Zverev eyeing Grand Slam breakthrough
Tennis player Alexander Zverev in the quarter finals of the French Open against Spanish opponent…
Zverev eyeing Grand Slam breakthrough
Tennis player Alexander Zverev in the quarter finals of the French Open against Spanish opponent Rafael Jodar. Photo: AFP PARIS: Alexander Zverev is hoping it will be fourth time lucky as he again targets a first Grand Slam title in Sunday’s French Open final, facing Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli. The 29-year-old German was widely…
Hamas says Cairo talks begin on Gaza ceasefire implementation
Hamas says talks focus on ending Israeli violations, aid access and second-phase issues Father and brother of Sam Abu Haykal, a 7-month-old Palestinian child who was killed by Israeli soldiers, carry his body during his funeral in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 6, 2026. REUTERS Hamas said on Saturday that it has begun…
72 held in AJK crackdown as govt defends JAAC ban
Police say weapons and documents were recovered, while JAAC rejects allegations and vows peaceful protest People chant slogans as they gather to attend the funeral of men who were killed during a protest following a shutter-down strike in Muzaffarabad. Photo: REUTERS Police in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Saturday said they had arrested around…
Knicks hold off Spurs 105-104
SAN ANTONIO: Jalen Brunson drilled the go-ahead free throw as the New York Knicks held off a furious San Antonio rally to beat the Spurs 105-104 on Friday and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama had a crucial late turnover and missed a potential game-winner with two…
Pope Leo says US-Israeli war against Iran not ‘just war’
Remarks come after US Vice President JD Vance invoked concept to defend military action against Iran Pope Leo XIV signs a guest book during his apostolic journey, in Madrid, Spain, June 6, 2026. Vatican media/ Reuters Pope Leo XIV said the war being waged by the United States and Israel against Iran was not a…
Naqvi to visit Iran on Saturday amid US-Iran mediation push, Pakistani sources
Both review prevailing security environment in the country and measures being taken to maintain peace and stability Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave guidance to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday ahead of the latter’s upcoming visit to Iran as Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to achieve peace between Tehran and Washington continue. The interior minister met the…
Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico
Iran players line up during the national anthems before the match. PHOTO: REUTERS TEHRAN: Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its World Cup squad support staff as the players were to leave Turkey for Mexico. The row erupted just days before the June 11 start of…
PMD warns of nationwide heatwave as mercury set to climb
Temperatures will remain well above normal nationwide, reaching up to 51°C in Sindh and Balochistan The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday warned that heatwave conditions were likely to develop across much of the country from June 7 to 12 as a high-pressure system formed in the upper atmosphere, pushing temperatures significantly above normal levels. According…
Gill, Rahul tons power India to 368-3
MUMBAI: Centuries by skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul led India to a commanding 368-3 on the first day of the one-off cricket Test against Afghanistan on Saturday. Rahul made 100 off 165 balls and put on a second wicket partnership of 139 with Sai Sudharsan, who scored 81, after India elected to bat first…
Antonelli leads Ferraris in Monaco
Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship to 43 points. Photo: AFP MONACO: Championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli bounced back to top the times for Mercedes ahead of both Ferraris in Saturday’s final free practice ahead of qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian, who had endured a torrid race last…
