Leipzig, Union’s clash shows changing face of football
Union Berlin manager Marie-Louise Eta is coaching her first away match against RB Leipzig on Friday. Photo: AFP LONDON: RB Leipzig’s home Bundesliga clash with Union Berlin on Friday has the two sides chasing different season goals, while showing the changing face of the game. Third-placed Leipzig can take a massive step towards returning to […]
Trump wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup
LONDON: An envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football’s governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, according to the Financial Times.US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the FT on Wednesday it would be a “dream” to see four-time World Cup winners Italy at the finals in the […]
Karachi reports first Congo virus death of the year as 17-year-old dies
Director SIDHRC says patient was in critical condition upon arrival, experiencing bleeding from his body KARACHI: A 17-year-old boy died on Thursday in a hospital after contracting the Congo virus, marking the first confirmed death from the disease this year. Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital & Research Centre Director, Dr Abdul Wahid Rajput, while confirming the […]
Modern training to rebuild hockey squad
PESHAWAR: Chief Selector of the national hockey team, Samiullah Khan, has said that modern training techniques are being employed to rebuild a strong and balanced Pakistan squad, with the upcoming Asia Cup identified as a primary target.Speaking to media during his visit to China Window, Peshawar he said open trials for the senior team were […]
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
Gold prices extended their decline on Thursday in Pakistan as the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs5,200 after the international market saw a dip of $52 per ounce to $4,714. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold per tola after the drop […]
Sindh orders crackdown on vehicles without valid permits, fitness certificates
Department introduces a digitised system for the issuance of route permits and fitness certificates KARACHI: Sindh government on Thursday ordered a crackdown on public service vehicles operating without “valid route permits and fitness certificates or with documents that have expired”, according to an official notification issued by the provincial Transport and Mass Transit Department. The […]
Russia invited to G20 summit in US: Report
Russia receives a “highest level” invitation to the G20 in Miami, representative undecided An officer stands guard ahead of the G20 summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, November 13, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS Russia has been invited to participate in the G20 summit in the US, which will be held in December, according to a report […]
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
A billboard about the Strait of Hormuz on a building, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace […]
In Gaza, first local vote in years offers gauge of Hamas popularity
It will be Gaza’s first vote of any kind since 2006, when Hamas won PA’s legislative elections Palestinians walk past an electoral candidates list displayed in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, April 16, 2026. Photo: Reuters Palestinians in one of the only Gaza cities not overrun by Israeli ground forces during the military conflict will […]
Inter reach Italian Cup final
LONDON: Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup final on Tuesday after coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 and go through by the same scoreline on aggregate.Trailing early in the second half at the San Siro to brilliant goals from Martin Baturina and Lucas Da Cunha, Inter looked as good as out, but […]