Gladbach sink Dortmund, St Pauli edge closer to drop

Borussia Moenchengladbach ensured they will remain in Germany’s top flight next season BERLIN: Borussia Moenchengladbach ensured they will remain in Germany’s top flight next season when Haris Tabakovic scored with two minutes remaining to beat Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, while Mainz pushed St Pauli closer to relegation. Dortmund, who secured Champions League qualification last week…

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Verstappen laments spin and struggle for pace

Max Verstappen’s future comes under scrutiny as long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase prepares to leave Red Bull for McLaren in 2028. Photo: AFP/FILE MIAMI: Max Verstappen said Red Bull had improved a lot but still lack the pace and performance to challenge for wins, after finishing fifth in Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix. The four-time world…

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Bara alliance to stage May 7 Peshawar sit-in

Jirga decries official negligence; demands peace, Tirah return; allies warn against politicising victims PESHAWAR: The Bara Political Alliance has announced a protest sit-in in Peshawar on May 7, demanding resolution of issues facing the displaced people of Tirah Valley, ensuring their dignified return, and protesting against rising unrest in Bara Akakhel. The decision was announced…

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Vinicius double delays Barca title

BARCELONA: Vinicius Junior struck twice for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday to make La Liga leaders Barcelona wait to be crowned Spanish champions. The Catalans would have completed their title defence if Madrid dropped points at Espanyol, but Alvaro Arbeloa’s side trimmed the gap on Barca to 11 points, with…

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Inter Milan win Italian title

MILAN: Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a 2-0 victory over Parma that ignited the celebrations at a jubilant San Siro and across the city. Marcus Thuram’s side-footed finish just before half-time set Inter on their way before Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s second-half goal put the Scudetto beyond…

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Pest attack threatens Sindh’s mango orchards

Rapid infestations, fungal diseases spark alarm among growers, prompting calls for govt intervention HYDERABAD: A sudden and aggressive wave of pest attacks has gripped mango orchards across Sindh, leaving growers reeling and scrambling for effective control measures. The alarm was raised at a weekly meeting of the Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB), where farmers described the…

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Pistons rout Magic to cap comeback

LOS ANGELE: The Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to cap a remarkable NBA playoff comeback and book an Eastern Conference semi-final clash with Cleveland. Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and handed out 12 assists and Tobias Harris added 30 points with nine rebounds as the Pistons, who trailed 3-1 in the…

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Court stays water supply scheme

ABBOTTABAD: A local court in Abbottabad has issued a stay order on the Janderbari Water Supply Scheme following a petition filed by over a hundred residents from various village councils, including Janderbari, Phulkot, Dhakki Khaitar, and Aziz Bang. The petitioners, represented by social activist Shezad Gul Awan, have raised concerns over potential water shortages and…

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Rate hike signals deeper concern

KARACHI: Few remarks capture the ambiguity of central banking as sharply as former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan’s oft?quoted line: “I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I’m not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant.” It is a fitting lens through which to view the…

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