McCullum calls on Pietersen to shake things up
The former England star brings fresh energy as the team prepares for Sri Lanka and next year’s World Cup England coach Brendon McCullum wants to be “challenged” by white-ball mentor Kevin Pietersen. Photo: AFP LONDON: England’s white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum said he wants newly-appointed mentor Kevin Pietersen to shake things up and has encouraged […]
China urges US to halt military buildup in space after acknowledgment of orbital weapons
Beijing opposes attempts to ‘weaponise’ outer space as US Air Force chief confirms operational weapons in orbit US Space Force Guardians assigned to Space Delta 5 monitor computer workstations at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, US, December 18, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS China on Tuesday urged the United States to stop expanding its military buildup in […]
US judge blocks Trump limits on how long foreign students, journalists can stay
Boston judge rules DHS relied on ‘exceptionally weak’ grounds to cap F, J, I visa durations An information sign for passport and visa appointments is displayed outside the US embassy in London, Britain, May 29, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS A federal judge on Monday blocked United States President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing a new rule that would […]
Root’s advice gives Razaullah fresh fuel after Test breakthrough
Young fast bowler says England captain praised his performance and urged him to keep working hard Pakistan’s Razaullah delivered a notable performance in his Test debut against England. Photo: AFP KARACHI: Pakistan’s young pace-sensation Razaullah is taking his rapid rise in stride, drawing inspiration from England great Joe Root while keeping his sights firmly set […]
Ronaldo calls for life bans over Jota chants
Fans appear to taunt Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves by chanting the name of his late friend Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans taunted Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves. Photo: AFP RIYADH: Saudi Arabian football authorities promised to take action and Cristiano Ronaldo called for life bans after rival fans taunted Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves about the […]
IOC visits Lyon ahead of 2030 Winter Olympics
PARIS: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday began a three-day visit to Lyon to check on the progress of the 2030 Winter Olympics, which have been hit by a leadership crisis. Following months of tension, the head of the Games’ organising committee, Edgar Grospiron, resigned his post last week. Vincent Roberti, deputy head of […]
‘Ukraine will support energy ceasefire if US ensures Moscow’s intent’
. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a panel at Sciences Po university, in Paris, France March 13, 2026 PHOTO: REUTERS KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Kyiv was ready to support a US proposal for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire on energy sites only if Washington could ensure Moscow was genuinely ready to end its […]
Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions blocked by a second judge
The investigation was conducted by federal police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation spy agency. PHOTO: PEXELS WASHINGTON: A second federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing a new US Postal Service rule that tightens mail-in voting requirements, even as the US Supreme Court weighs the administration’s request to lift a separate order […]
IHC virtually puts brakes on PTI’s capital march
Court bars roadblocks for political allies Provinces stopped from using govt resources Officials protected from ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has barred political parties, political leaders, provincial governments and public office holders from occupying public roads, highways, interchanges, toll plazas, buildings or other public places within or leading to the federal capital. The court […]