Buttler to miss England ODI series in Pakistan
LONDON: Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss England’s one-day international series in Pakistan after suffering a hamstring injury. Buttler was forced to retire hurt during a one-day international against Sri Lanka at Headingley last week before returning to bat in pain later in the match. The 36-year-old sat out England’s 223-run win over Sri Lanka at […]
Trump asked Xi whether China would buy US weapons, reveals envoy to Beijing
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping after a visit to the National Archives in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP US President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether Beijing would be interested in buying American weapons, Washington’s envoy to China has revealed. “President Trump continues to say, hey, we sell […]
Pakistan to miss World Championship of Legends
Development comes after India refused to play against Pakistan in previous edition KARACHI: Pakistani cricketers will not be allowed to participate in the World Championship of Legends, according to sources. No team will be allowed to use Pakistan’s name either. Last year, the Indian team refused to play against Pakistan Champions. The tournament, which starts […]
Pakistan trounce Oman to reach Asian Games semis
Pakistan produced a commanding attacking display at the Asian Games on Monday, beating Oman 7-2 in their men’s Pool B hockey match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium to progress to the semi-finals. Rana Waheed led the scoring with a hat-trick, converting penalty corners in the 34th, 44th and 59th minutes to cap a dominant […]
UK police question five men held at airbase used by US to attack Iran
British police were questioning five men on Monday on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after they were detained near an air base that has been used by the United States to strike Iran. Officers detained the five men in the early hours of Sunday after they received a tip-off that three large white vans […]
Kazakh race walker’s Asian Games gold stripped
Kazakh race walker Yasmina Toxanbayeva's Asian Games gold medal has been annulled following disqualification from the women's marathon event for wearing unsanctioned shoes. Toxanbayeva crossed first in the event on Sunday in three hours, 22 minutes and 20 seconds, nearly four minutes ahead of China's runner-up Danzengquzong, but the results remained provisional pending a protest. […]
Messi scores but Miami suffer Columbus defeat
Lionel Messi leaves the field after Inter Miami’s costly defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. Photo: AFP LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi scored a brilliant equalizer but could not prevent Inter Miami suffering a costly 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Argentina superstar Messi curled in a superb free-kick […]
Early winter chill grips Shangla district
A noticeable change in weather has gripped Shangla during the final week of September, signalling the early arrival of winter conditions across the district. In the upper mountainous regions, the intensity of cold has begun to rise sharply, prompting residents to prepare their homes for the colder months ahead. Following recent spells of rain and […]