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Eidul Fitr celebrated in many parts of the world

In Islam’s holiest city of Makkah, millions of pilgrims and locals joined in mass prayers at the Grand Mosque. Updated 31 Mar, 2025 11:13am

PSG on verge of Ligue 1 title with 6-1 rout of Saint-Etienne

SAINT ETIENNE: Unbeaten Paris St-Germain moved within touching distance of the Ligue 1 title with a 6-1 win away to... Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

Usman ruled out of second NZ ODI

HAMILTON: Pakistan opener Usman Khan has been ruled out of the side’s second fixture of the ongoing three-match... Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

Mbappe scores twice as Real struggle to beat lowly Leganes

MADRID: Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help his side come from behind to claim a hard-fought 3-2 home... Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

Rashford double fires Villa into FA Cup semi-finals

PRESTON: Marcus Rashford’s first goals for Aston Villa inspired a 3-0 win against Preston that sent his side into... Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

Bayern battle past St Pauli with Sane’s second-half double

MUNICH: Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane scored twice in the second half as the Bundesliga leaders were made to work ... Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

Eid becomes ‘day of funerals’ for people of Gaza

Three young girls, wearing Eid clothes, among eight killed by Israeli strikes. Updated 31 Mar, 2025 08:45am

Eidul Fitr to be celebrated in Saudi Arabia, UAE today

Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Oman and Iran will celebrate Eid on Monday. Updated 30 Mar, 2025 11:14am

Nine Red Crescent workers go missing after Israeli attack

Military begins "ground activity" in Gaza to extend "security zone". Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:38am

Myanmar junta goes ahead with air strikes despite devastation

Mandalay: Myan­mar’s military junta has continued to bomb parts of the war-torn country following the major... Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:38am

US judge halts deportation of pro-Palestinian student

Trump’s lawyers try to get activist Khalil’s case shifted to Louisiana. Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:38am

Twelve killed as protesters clash with Nigerian military

ABUJA: Nigerian police said on Saturday they had come under intense gunfire a day earlier in a neighbourhood of the... Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:38am

Columbia University head steps down after feud with Trump

US vaccine chief resigns citing Kennedy ‘"lies". Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:38am

Eze leads Palace into FA Cup semi-finals

LONDON: Eberechi Eze capped a memorable week with a goal and an assist as a clinical Crystal Palace beat London... Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:20am

Djokovic reaches Miami Open final, 100th career title in sight

“After the Olympics, which was the 99th title, every tournament I play in has been going for 100 ... Hopefully Sunday, I am going to go all in,” says Serb. Updated 30 Mar, 2025 11:11am

Brazil sack coach Dorival after Argentina humiliation

RIO DE JANEIRO: Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil head coach, three days after the five-times world... Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:20am

Yousuf praises New Zealand for playing exceptional cricket

Acknowledges the extra runs conceded by the part-time bowlers; signals that 5th regular bowler will be included for next ODI. Updated 30 Mar, 2025 11:03am

Sangha and Carey lead South Australia to Sheffield Shield title

ADELAIDE: South Australia claimed their first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years after hundreds by Jason Sangha and... Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:20am

Chapman slams ton as NZ draw first blood against Pakistan

NAPIER: Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets as New Zealand eased to a 73-run... Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:20am

Leverkusen beat Bochum to cut gap with leaders Bayern

LEVERKUSEN: Bayer Leverkusen battled past strugglers VfL Bochum 3-1 thanks to two second-half goals on Friday to cut... Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:20am