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Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated by Israel, minister admits

Defence minister Katz threatens to “strike hard at the Houthis… and decapitate their leadership" in Yemen. Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:01am

Iran affirms support for Syria’s sovereignty

TEHRAN: Iran affirmed its support for Syria’s sovereignty on Monday, and said the country should not become “a haven for Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:58am

Probe finds Trump’s pick for AG paid for underage sex

The former lawmaker consumed cocaine and bought marijuana from his Capitol Hill office Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:53am

Panama and Greenland reject Trump’s takeover threat

Mexican president says the canal belongs to Panamanians Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:53am

Liverpool hit Tottenham for six to cement top spot

LONDON: Liverpool strengthened their hold on the Premier League top spot as Mohamed Salah’s masterclass inspired ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Three and easy as Dortmund move into top six

BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund scored three times in five first-half minutes to beat VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 and claim their... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:52am

PSG edge Lens

PARIS: Paris St Germain claimed a 4-3 win on penalties at Lens to reach the French Cup last 32 after a 1-1 stalemate... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Uncapped Jacobs in NZ squad for Sri Lanka T20s

WELLINGTON: Big-hitting batter Bevon Jacobs was the only uncapped player in the New Zealand squad for the Twenty20... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Mbappe back from ‘bottom’ as Real move up to second

MADRID: Kylian Mbappe said he had bounced back from hitting rock bottom after helping Real Madrid thrash Sevilla 4-2... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Atalanta fight back to take top spot

MILAN: Atalanta’s two-goal Charles De Ketelaere was the hero after scoring a late winner to secure a 3-2 victory... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Rizwan hails blend of youth and experience as Pakistan return to ODI excellence

JOHANNESBURG: There were doubts over Pakistan’s One-day International form when the team departed for Australia in... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:52am

Rohit’s knee injury not serious, says Akash ahead of MCG Test

MELBOURNE: Indian pace bowler Akash Deep played down concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma’s knee injury in the... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:02am

Atletico go top as late Sorloth goal earns dramatic win at Barcelona

BARCELONA: Alexander Sorloth struck deep in stoppage time to hand Atletico Madrid a 2-1 comeback win at Barcelona on... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:02am

Bournemouth embarrass United, Chelsea held at Everton

United boss says game "was hard on us"; Chelsea sit 1 point behind Liverpool. Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:02am

Super Schick nets four as Leverkusen thrash Freiburg

BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen’s Pat­r­ik Schick scored four times and Flo­rian Wirtz added another to hand the... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:02am

Usyk outpoints Fury to retain world heavyweight crowns

RIYADH: Ukraine’s Oleks­andr Usyk retained his WBA (Super), WBO and WBC world heavyweight titles by unanimous... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:02am

Meret to the rescue as Napoli edge Genoa

GENOA: Napoli registered a hard-fought 2-1 win at Genoa during their Serie A match on Saturday after first-half ... Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:02am

PCB picks UAE as neutral venue for Champions Trophy

Spokesman claims decision made by Pakistan, which is expected host 9-10 matches. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 10:26am

No let-up in Gaza cruelty as Israeli strikes kill 28

Medics struggle to rescue patients after Israel orders hospital evacuation. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 11:53am

Pakistan whitewash South Africa, wins ODI series 3-0

Teams will start a two-match test series in Pretoria on Thursday. Updated 23 Dec, 2024 09:40am