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Secret Service shoots armed man near White House

WASHINGTON: US Secret Service agents shot an armed man near the White House during the night, an agency spokesman... Published 7 minutes ago

Chelsea go fourth as Spurs salvage Bournemouth draw

LONDON: Chelsea boosted their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Marc Cucurella’s rocket sealed a 1-0 win... Published 7 minutes ago

Syria hit by deadliest violence since Assad’s fall

UN calls on Syria’s interim leaders to prevent mass killing of people in coastal areas Published 7 minutes ago

Griekspoor stuns top-seeded Zverev, avenges French Open defeat

INDIAN WELLS: Tallon Griekspoor stunned top-seeded Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4) in the second round at... Published about 24 hours ago

New Zealand fret over Henry’s fitness and the Chakravarthy mystery

“Jumped up 10 degrees in the last four days for us," says Santner as Black Caps face challenge of pitch adaptability unlike India. Updated about 17 hours ago

India hungry for title but not desperate, says Gill

DUBAI: India opener Shubman Gill on Saturday said the team will look to win the Champions Trophy final against New... Published about 24 hours ago

US trade tensions with Mexico, Canada will make FIFA World Cup more exciting: Trump

Signs executive order to create task force for 2026 event. Updated about 17 hours ago

Israeli air strike kills two in southern Gaza

One dead as air force strikes Hezbollah base in Lebanon. Updated about 19 hours ago

Zelensky seeks more sanctions against Russia amid strikes

Trump threatens new sanctions, tariffs on Russia but says it may be “easier” to work with Moscow than Kyiv. Updated about 21 hours ago

OIC adopts Arab alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan

Bloc seeks swift support from world community, funding institutions; UK, EU nations hail Arab proposal; Pakistan calls forced relocation of Palestinians a war crime. Updated about 22 hours ago

United held in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten

PARIS: Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on... Published 2 days ago

No advantage to India in playing all matches in Dubai, says batting coach

SA batsman Miller says “it was not an ideal situation” for team to fly in to Dubai, then fly back to Lahore in less than 24 hours. Updated 2 days ago

Hamas delegation in Cairo for talks on ceasefire deal

Urges Trump to meet and "respect" freed Palestinian prisoners; China calls for "comprehensive, lasting ceasefire" in Gaza. Updated 2 days ago

No US defence for non-paying Nato members: Trump

Open nuclear talks or face possible military action, US president warns Iran. Updated 2 days ago

Liverpool smash and grab stuns PSG in Champions League as Bayern cruise

PARIS: Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris St-Ger­main away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight... Published 3 days ago

Real edge Atletico in Champions League derby as English duo win away

At the Santiago Bernabeu, Real, who sit third in La Liga, edged Atletico, who are second, in a game illuminated by three dazzling goals. Published 06 Mar, 2025 11:15am

China to ‘firmly advance’ reunification with Taiwan, says PM

Beijing hikes its defence spending by 7.2pc; Taipei to buy more weapons from Washington. Published 06 Mar, 2025 09:47am

Trump brings ‘TV instincts’ to first Congress speech

Many Democrats register their protest, hecklers escorted out; claims Zelensky is ready for talks with Russia; takes aim at multiple countries. Updated 06 Mar, 2025 10:55am

Iran, Turkiye summon envoys following spat over Syria

TEHRAN/DUBAI: Iran and Turkiye’s foreign ministries summoned their envoys after a diplomatic spat over Turkish... Published 05 Mar, 2025 06:08am

Vance denies disrespecting UK and France over Ukraine peacekeeping force

Vance’s comments causes politicians, veterans in both countries to say he was dishonouring hundreds of troops killed in US-led "war on terror". Published 05 Mar, 2025 06:08am