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Muslim bloc slams Israel’s rejection of Gaza peace plan

Eight Muslim nations hold Tel Aviv responsible for jeopardising Trump’s plan, say it bears responsibility for obstructing peace Published 17 Aug, 2026 04:30am

Tehran warns US against any move to ‘annex’ Hormuz

Ghalibaf calls Islamabad MoU diplomatic "victory"; Iran offers $30,000 bounty for capturing US soldiers. Updated 17 Aug, 2026 07:31am

Farmers, helicopters help battle record Belgian wildfire

BAELEN: Military helicopters backed by tractors on the ground hauled water on Sunday to help firefighters tame... Published 17 Aug, 2026 04:30am

England hand Pakistan 4-1 defeat in World Cup opener

AMSTELVEEN: Eng­la­nd began their FIH Hockey World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Pakistan at the... Published 17 Aug, 2026 04:30am

Fatima returns to lead Pakistan in Asia Cup, Asian Games as squads announced

LAHORE: Fatima Sana will return as Pakistan women’s captain for the Women’s Asia Cup and the Asian Games after... Published 17 Aug, 2026 04:30am

Suleman’s ton powers Greens to big victory over Blues

MULTAN: Pakistan Greens maintained their unbeaten run in the National Champions Cup with a commanding 192-run ... Published 17 Aug, 2026 04:30am

Pakistan make comeback to beat Professional County Club Select XI

Victory serves as a boost for Pakistan ahead of their three-match Test series against England starting in Leeds on Aug 19. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 10:08am

Perez, Fiorini set women’s race walk world records

BIRMINGHAM: Spain’s Maria Perez and Italy’s Sofia Fiorini set world records for the women’s half-marathon and... Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:20am

11 killed in deadliest Israeli strikes on Lebanon since June

Three children among the dead; President Aoun calls strikes a "clear message" ahead of Rome talks. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 07:54am

Record wildfires force evacuations in Belgium and Germany

Brussels activates EU emergency protocols as nation’s largest blaze scorches 1,600 hectares; water bombers, helicopters deployed from across Europe. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 08:07am

Iran fires back at Trump’s Hormuz claim

Tehran says waterway will remain under its control, vows to maintain blockade. Updated 16 Aug, 2026 07:44am

47 die as quake jolts eastern Indonesia

JAKARTA: At least 47 people were killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and dozens of aftershocks struck off ... Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:20am

‘Unprecedented’ rain kills 8 in Japan

NARITA: Eight people died in eastern Japan after “unprecedented” heavy rain that left thousands stranded at... Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:27am

India seek boost in Sri Lanka to revive World Test Championship hopes

India could once bank on home dominance to offset difficult overseas assignments but that safety net has frayed. Updated 15 Aug, 2026 10:20am

Shelton, Swiatek claim Canadian Open titles

MONTREAL: Ben Shelton retai­ned the Canadian Open title after a straight-set win over fellow American Brandon... Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:01am

Curtis betters own 50m backstroke world record

PARIS: Italy’s Sara Curtis broke her own 50m women’s backstroke world record on Thursday when she won gold in... Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:01am

Wasim five-for, Dahani heroics give Whites six-run win

MULTAN: Mohammad Wasim Jnr claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in competitive cricket as Pakistan Whites held their... Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:01am

Babar advised rest after hand injury in tour match

According to the PCB, Babar was hit while batting on the second day of the match against the Professional County Club. Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:01am

Pakistan face England in hockey World Cup opener

The Abu Bakr Mahmood-led team will also face Wales on Aug 17 before clashing with arch-rivals India on Aug 19. Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:01am

Israeli settlers choke West Bank water lifelines

Spring feeding Palestinian farms seized; UN records 160 attacks on water sites this year. Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:01am