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Sinner sinks Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo

Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time. Photo: REUTERS/AFP MONTE CARLO: Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.Sinner downed Alcaraz…

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Food prices outpace official rates across metropolis

LAHORE: The gap between official price lists and actual market rates has continued to widen this week, leaving consumers to absorb the impact across Lahore’s retail markets. Poultry prices remained largely stagnant on paper but told a different story on the ground. Live chicken was officially fixed at Rs397–411 per kilogramme and remained unsold in…

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Bengaluru beat Mumbai in IPL

Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 240/4 against Mumbai Indians, powered by Phil Salt’s 78 and Virat Kohli’s half-century in a 120-run opening stand. Photo: AFP/FILE MUMBAI: Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli hit half-centuries to lay the foundations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 18-run win over Mumbai Indians in a high-profile IPL clash on Sunday.Salt clobbered 78…

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Fitch retains Pakistan’s rating at B-

Fitch on Monday kept Pakistan’s highly speculative credit rating of B negative unchanged against hopes for an upgrade and said that Islamabad’s role as a “ceasefire broker” will partly offset external account pressures despite $3.5 billion bilateral debt repayments this month.  The rating agency first said that Pakistan has “repaid” $3.5 billion to the United…

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Inter extend Serie A lead

Inter Milan staged a dramatic comeback against Como to strengthen their lead in the Serie A title race, moving nine points clear of Napoli. Photo: REUTERS/FILE MILAN: Inter Milan put one hand on the Serie A title on Sunday after coming back from two goals down to win 4-3 in a thrilling match at Como…

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Dar meets Chinese ambassador to discuss developments following ‘Islamabad Talks’

Chairs meeting with Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch to commend ministry’s efforts during negotiations Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on April 13, 2026. PHOTO: MoFA/X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Monday, the Foreign Ministry wrote in a post on…

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Price eyes legacy bout

LONDON: Welterweight world champion Lauren Price believes there is no reason to delay a high-profile fight with American Claressa Shields, declaring that she is in her prime and ready to chase boxing immortality. After defeating Stephanie Pineiro to retain her WBC, WBA ‌and IBF titles in Cardiff this month, Briton Price went face to face…

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China rejects accusations of supplying weapons to Iran

Asserts commitment to responsible arms exports as tensions rise over US trade, military policies Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun attends a press conference in Beijing, China on Jan 7, 2025. PHOTO: Reuters/ File China has rejected recent US Intelligence reports suggesting it plans to supply weapons to Iran, with Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun…

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