Freiburg chasing glory in debut European final

LONDON: Freiburg have never won a trophy nor qualified for the Champions League, but could achieve both with victory against Aston Villa in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday. The match at Besiktas Park is the Black Forest side’s second major final – after losing the 2022 German Cup final to Leipzig on…

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Pakistan hosts first FIFA World Cup launch event at U.S. Embassy

ISLAMABAD: A prestigious launch event related to the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held at the U.S Embassy in Islamabad, bringing together prominent figures from sports, government, and various sectors of society. Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, President of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Mohsen Gilani, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood…

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Pakistan, Russia discuss international security at 16th strategic stability talks in Moscow

Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tahir Andrabi (L) with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov (R) on May 19, 2026. Photo: MOFA/X Pakistani and Russian officials discussed international security and global stability in high-level talks in Moscow, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday. In a statement issued today, the FO said Spokesperson…

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‘We’re here solely to play football’

North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC head coach Ri Yu Il (L) and captain Kim Kyong Yong (R) attend a press conference at Suwon Sports Complex ahead of the Women’s Asian Champions League semi-final. Photo: AFP LONDON: The coach of the first North Korean sports team to visit the South in eight years batted away questions…

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Koeman admits injury concern over Timber

LONDON: Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he was concerned defender Jurrien Timber could miss the World Cup but is ​hopeful top scorer Memphis Depay will be fit for next ‌month’s tournament. Arsenal’s Timber has been sidelined since mid-March with a groin injury and Koeman said his chances of making the Dutch squad were in ​the…

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PSX stages robust rally, gain of over 1,000 points

KSE-100 index settles higher as easing oil prices and pause in Middle East tensions fuel broad-based buying KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a robust rally on Tuesday as investors maintained a calmer frame of mind and continued a healthy buying spree throughout the day. Positive sentiment prevailed in the market after international oil…

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