Macron, Carney to meet in French Atlantic archipelago in signal to Trump
Trip marks first by French president since 2014, days after Trump posts image showing archipelago covered by US flag French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris before the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS […]
PTI alleges Aleema Khan arrested in Lahore
LAHORE: The Lahore administration on Sunday ordered the arrest and 30-day detention of Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, under Section 3 of the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960, citing concerns over public safety and maintenance of public order. The detention order, issued by Lahore Deputy Commissioner Capt […]
India romp into Asian Games cricket final
Verma’s unbeaten 100 and Mandhana’s 37 help India post 195-4 before bowling Bangladesh out for 81 NAGOYA: Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women’s T20 international cricket on Sunday as India crushed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the Asian Games semi-finals with fellow opener Shafali Verma hitting her maiden hundred. Mandhana scored 37 off […]
Anthem mix-up sparks Asian Games apology
Organisers mistakenly play North Korea’s anthem before South Korea’s hockey match NAGOYA: Asian Games organisers offered “deepest apologies” on Saturday for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men’s hockey team. South Korean officials were left angered by the latest mishap to hit the Nagoya-Aichi Games, which officially opened after a troubled […]
Arsenal thrashed by Brighton
Chema Andres celebrating his goal for Brighton. Photo: AFP LONDON: Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta’s men arrived on the south coast in formidable form having won all seven […]
England back on T20 top after Sri Lanka sweep
England’s Harry Brook holds the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the series. Photo: REUTERS MANCHESTER: England returned to the summit of the T20 world rankings with another thumping of Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 series whitewash in Manchester on Saturday. The hosts made quick work of an eight-wicket win at Old […]
Seminary records sought in Mangi Dam attack probe
Judicial commission orders district-wise verification of madaris across Balochistan QUETTA: The judicial commission investigating the Ziarat Mangi Dam terrorist attack has directed Balochistan authorities to submit a fully verified, district-wise record of all registered religious seminaries (madaris) operating across the province. Presiding over an open court hearing in Quetta, Justice Muhammad Amir Nawaz Rana stressed […]
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law
. US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a dinner at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 17, 2026. REUTERS WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed the sweeping Russia ?sanctions bill into law, the White House said in a ?statement, paving the way for increased economic pressure on Russia ?over its […]
Trump says CNN, Politico, MS NOW banned from White House
. US President Donald Trump. Photo: REUTERS/file WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of spreading “fake news” about his administration. The 80-year-old Republican — who has long had a fiery relationship with the media — warned that other outlets could […]