UK leadership rivals vow celebration for England’s Lionesses
LONDON: Two Conservatives fighting to become UK prime minister yesterday vowed to host a reception for England’s victorious Lionesses, as Boris Johnson faced criticism for allegedly snubbing footballers. Women’s team won Euro 2022 tournam...
US Navy deploys four warships east of Taiwan as Nancy Pelosi heads to Taipei
HONG KONG: As US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi headed to Taipei amid intensifying warnings from China, four US warships, including an aircraft carrier, were positioned in waters east of island on “routine” deployments. Car...
China summons US envoy to Beijing over Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan
Beijing: China’s Foreign Ministry early on Wednesday local time lodged protest with US Ambassador Nicholas Burns over unannounced visit by Pelosi to Taiwan which Beijing calls its “breakaway province.” “Nature of Pelosi’...
Indonesia, US hold biggest joint military drills as Indo-Pacific tensions rise
JAKARTA: Indonesia and US launched their biggest-ever joint military exercises and were joined for first time by troops from partner nations in what commanders said is a move to strengthen unity in Indo-Pacific region. “Super Garuda Shield&rdqu...
Britney’s fans call out singer for sharing same old videos on Instagram
Britney Spears received criticism after she shared another dancing video on her social media account. Toxic hit-maker’s fans were quick to point out that singer keeps sharing same dancing videos or her pictures sans clothes. Newlywed dropped a...
I will stop spread of Islamist extremism: UK PM candidate
LONDON: Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak has pledged to tackle issue of Islamist ideology in British prisons by ensuring prisoners on terror charges are kept separate from other inmates. Former chancellor, whose resignation last month sp...
‘Pakistan players will play for Indian employers again’, Aakash Chopra
KARACHI: Former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator Aakash Chopra indicated the possibility of Pakistan players playing for the Indian-owned franchises in different T20 leagues. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Aakash explained the outcomes of...
PCB reveals names of cities for Pakistan Junior League
Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the names of cities which will participate in the upcoming Pakistan Junior League (PJL). The names were revealed during an invitation for bid regarding franchise team rights. The cities include...
Haider Ali finishes fifth as medal drought continues for Pakistan in CWG
BIRMINGHAM: aPakistani weightlifter Haider Ali secured the fifth position as he lifted an overall 305 kgs in the 81kg category in the weightlifting event of the Commonwealth Games, here yesterday. Haider lagged in his second and third attempts as he...
Pakistan’s female umpire achieves unique feat at CWG
Bermingham: Pakistan’s first-ever female hockey umpire, Benish Hayat, is part of the umpiring panel for the ongoing Commonwealth Games. She is the only umpire from Pakistan officiating in the event. Speaking to NC Sports in an exclusive intervi...
