Shanto fifty puts Bangladesh in command

Hasan Ali got rid of Shadman Islam on day four. Photo: AFP Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struck another composed half-century to steer into a commanding position against  on the rain-hit fourth day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday. Bangladesh finished the day on 152-3 in their second innings,…

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Pakistan to continue peace mediation with ‘no immediate danger’ of renewed US-Iran war: sources

‘Back-channel contacts are continuing despite harsh tones from both sides,’ source says Pakistan will continue its mediation efforts to help reach a negotiated settlement to the Middle East conflict, with “no immediate danger” of a renewed war between the United States and Iran, multiple government sources familiar with the process told Anadolu on Monday. “Pakistan…

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Peake, 19, handed first Australia white-ball call-up

Oliver Peake, seen here playing for Australia U19s, has received his first senior call-up. Photo: AFP LONDON: Up-and-coming 19-year-old batsman Oliver Peake and all-rounder Liam Scott were on Monday given their first call-ups to Australia’s white-ball squads, but veteran T20 all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was left out. Australia will play three one-day internationals against Pakistan in…

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FM Dar praises US assistance in repatriation of Pakistani, Iranian seafarers in meeting with CDA

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker meets Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on May 11, 2026 in Islamabad. Photo: MOFA Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday appreciated the United States’ assistance in the repatriation of Pakistani and Iranian seafarers via Singapore during a meeting with Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. According to a statement from…

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UK premier says he takes responsibility for ‘not walking away’ following election defeat

Vows to rebuild the relationship with Europe by ‘putting Britain at the heart of the continent’ Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The British prime minister on Monday said he takes responsibility for “not walking away” and “not plunging our…

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Selling pressure grips PSX as stocks swing amid regional uncertainty

KSE-100 index plunges over 1,400 points at open before trimming losses amid volatile trading KARACHI: Selling pressure gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index trading at 171,051.86, down 63.96 points, or 0.04%, at 1:54pm, indicating continued volatility in market sentiment. The index plunged 1,433.57 points, or 0.84%, to 169,682.25 at 9:34am,…

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