Pakistan, Sri Lanka joint exercise Shake Hands-II concludes with focus on counter-terrorism

ISPR says combat teams from SSG of Pakistan Army and Sri Lankan Special Forces participated in exercise Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Thursday concluded a two-week-long joint counter-terrorism exercise at Tarbela, focused on enhancing counter-terrorism skills and strengthening their longstanding military-to-military relations. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Joint…

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Badminton looks to future

France’s Christo Popov (L) and Toma Junior Popov at the European Championships in April. Photo: AFP HONG KONG: Synthetic shuttlecocks, shorter games and a new generation of stars are all part of the “evolution” of badminton, a top official told AFP, saying the sport can’t afford to sit still. Traditionalists hit out after the Badminton…

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Roma’s Champions League return back on

Donyell Malen has scored 12 times for Roma since signing from Aston Villa. Photo: AFP LONDON: Roma have a return to the Champions League firmly within their sights ahead of Sunday’s trip to Parma as both Juventus and AC Milan’s hope’s of finishing in Serie A’s top four are threatened by the resurgent capital club….

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Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich

Paris Saint-Germain are through to their second straight Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal. Photo: AFP LONDON: Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday. PSG exploded on the counter less than three minutes in…

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Princess of Wales returns to first overseas tour with new childhood initiative after cancer battle

Princess Kate resumes overseas duties with Italy visit focused on early childhood development and wellbeing The Princess of Wales has launched a major new childhood development initiative following the announcement of her first overseas trip since her cancer battle in 2024. According to the Daily Mail, the Princess is gradually returning to royal duties. On…

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