Cape Verde’s Helio Varela in action against Uruguay at Miami Stadium in Florida. Photo: REUTERS MIAMI: World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliserto salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain. Cape Verde took a surprise 21st-minute lead as Kevin Pina scored their first World Cup…
License permits Iranian crude, petrochemical, and petroleum product sales through August 21 A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. 2026. Photo: Reuters The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments…
Two Libya operations bring home over 200 Pakistanis from detention centres and trafficking networks File image of migrant boat. PHOTO: REUTERS Driven by the pursuit of better economic opportunities, thousands of Pakistani citizens fall prey every year to organised criminal networks operating hazardous, unauthorised international land and sea routes. Popularly known as the “Dunki” route,…
Croatia twice breached England’s defence in their World Cup opener. Photo: AFP/File MIAMI: England’s much-vaunted attack clicked impressively in their opening World Cup win over Croatia, but defensive fears linger as they attempt to seal a place in the knockouts on Tuesday. Thomas Tuchel’s men were twice pegged back in the first half in Arlington, Texas, before…
LUCKNOW, INDIA: At least 15 people, mostly students, were killed in a fire at an animation training centre in Lucknow in northern India on Monday, authorities said. Local media said the fire erupted in the Aliganj area of the city, trapping several people inside the building. Television footage of the aftermath showed emergency responders and…
Major pipeline was ruptured on Friday night during ongoing Red Line construction activities KARACHI: For residents of Gulshan-e-Iqbal and several adjoining neighbourhoods, development projects meant to modernise the city have become a source of daily hardship. As excavation work for the Red Line BRT, K-IV project and road upgrades continues along University Road, repeated ruptures…
Wyndham Clark holds trophy aloft after winning the 126th US Open at Shinnecock for his second US Open title in four years. Photo: AFP SOUTHAMTON: Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title after a back-nine battle on Sunday, holding off Sam Burns for a wire-to-wire triumph at blustery Shinnecock. Clark, whose other major crown came…
Says MoU requires the US and Iran to ‘meet regularly’ to resolve outstanding issues Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called Monday for caution amid the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, warning that “external circumstances” could still affect negotiations despite the “will” on both sides. “We must be cautious,…
Public transport returns to roads as transporters end four-day wheel-jam strike after talks with authorities KARACHI: For four days, Karachi’s roads echoed with absence. Office workers scrambled for costly alternatives, students struggled to reach universities and bus stops overflowed with stranded commuters. However, the city finally received a measure of relief as the transport strike…
Kylian Mbappe at a press conference in Philadelphia on Sunday — he is set to win his 100th cap for France in Monday’s World Cup clash with Iraq. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Kylian Mbappe has already reached one major landmark at this year’s World Cup by becoming his country’s all-time top scorer, and on Monday he will hit…