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Pakistan U-19 set up India final after Rizwanullah’s five-for sinks Bangladesh

MUSCAT: Pakistan will face arch-rivals India in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup after both sides won their...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:54am

Andreeva powers past Sabalenka to reach last four

LOS ANGELES: French Open champion Mirra Andreeva stormed past Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-0 to reach the last four of the...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:38am

Karachi Blues, Sialkot Blues win as QAT Gold second round concludes

RAWALPINDI: Karachi Blues and Sialkot Blues registered victories as the second round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:33am

Tuba’s three-wicket haul guides Pakistan to victory over Bangladesh

AJMAN: Tuba Hassan’s three-wicket haul and an unbeaten partnership between captain Muneeba Ali and Ayesha Zafar...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:32am

14 killed in UAE as driver loses control of truck

Fifteen of the injured have been discharged from hospital while 15 remain under treatment, Fujairah Police says.

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:59am

One killed, four wounded in downtown Washington shooting

WASHINGTON: A gunman shot one person dead and wounded four others in an upscale neighbourhood of downtown Washington...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:59am

Israeli strike kills surgeon, five others in Gaza hospital

Five die across territory in deadliest attacks since Oct 27 polls; infant freezes to death inside tent for displaced.

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:58am

Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine in meeting with US envoys

Rules out deployment of foreign peacekeeping troops in Ukraine.

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:58am

Trump says Washington does not need Iran deal

Pulls Vance away from peace talks, orders vice president to target "fraud" in Democrat-run cities; Erdogan urges Iran, US to return to negotiations.

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:58am

Nvidia CEO Jensen quits amid dual affair scandal

• Reports reveal extramarital ties to alleged Chinese spy, another Nvidia executive • CFO Colette Kress takes over as interim CEO

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:58am

Rameez, Saifullah hit centuries as Karachi Blues dominate QAT Gold

RAWALPINDI: Rameez Aziz and Saifullah Bangash struck centuries for Karachi Blues, while Islamabad strengthened their...

Published 12 Nov, 2026 06:48am

Noskova beats Gauff to reach WTA Finals semis, Pegula stays in hunt

INDIAN WELLS: Linda Noskova secured her place in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Coco...

Published 12 Nov, 2026 06:48am

Iran calls $20m US reward for nuclear info ‘repugnant’

• Araghchi urges IAEA, Security Council to condemn Washington’s offer; Rezaei says enriched uranium will not leave country • Tanker attacks, oil spills persist in Strait of Hormuz; war damage raises fears of winter gas shortages across Iran

Published 12 Nov, 2026 06:47am

Yemenis mourn dozens killed in alleged Saudi strikes

Air defences intercept three Houthi cruise missiles launched towards Riyadh.

Published 12 Nov, 2026 06:47am

Republicans kill attempt to impeach Hegseth

WASHINGTON: Repu­blicans in the US House of Representatives blocked an effort on Tuesday to impeach Defence...

Published 12 Nov, 2026 06:47am

Iran urges US to meet terms for Hormuz opening

Araghchi says reopening proposal remains on table; Rubio sees no need for major combat operations as economic pressure continues.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 07:51am

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as strikes hit Sanaa

Coalition says it also shot down a drone; Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh airport and oil facility.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 07:57am

Father and son among seven killed by Israeli fire in Gaza Strip

Unicef says Tel Aviv blocks Gaza basin repairs, warns of flood risk.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 08:42am

Pakistan beat Nepal to set up U-19 Asia Cup semi-final against Bangladesh

MUSCAT: Defending champions Pakistan maintained their unbeaten run in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 with a...

Published 11 Nov, 2026 06:24am

Imam, Abdullah hit centuries in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

RAWALPINDI: Centuries by Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique and Azeem Bari highlighted the second day of the second...

Published 11 Nov, 2026 06:24am