Brazil hope Ancelotti is the man

Carlo Ancelotti is aiming to lead Brazil to World Cup glory 24 years after their last title. Photo: AFP/File LONDON: Brazil’s quest to regain World Cup supremacy from their European rivals has led to them handing the reins to a European, with Italian Carlo Ancelotti charged with the task of ending the nation’s wait to…

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Desi sharbat gains popularity as mercury soars

Locals say the tangy drink offers both refreshment and a nostalgic link to Eid-time family traditions ISLAMABAD: As temperatures continue to climb across the federal capital and Eid preparations quietly gather pace in households, traditional desi beverages are once again becoming a preferred choice for relief from the relentless summer heat. The Imli-Aloo Bukhara sharbat,…

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India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says

By releasing interim ⁠report, Indian authorities will not be required to share findings ahead of time with US NTSB A fire offical stands next to the crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, in Ahmedabad, India, June 13, 2025. Photo: Reuters Indian officials investigating last year’s deadly Air India crash are preparing an ​interim report…

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Prince Rahim wraps up Pakistan visit after high-level engagements with political leaders

During his visit, Prince Rahim expressed desire to continue cooperation in various human development initiatives Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, departed Pakistan on Tuesday after concluding his seven-day official visit, during which he held a series of meetings aimed at strengthening cooperation between the country and the Aga…

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Miserly Arsenal face PSG firepower

Arsenal have been criticised in some quarters for their approach but it has proven fruitful on the way to the Champions League final. Photo: AFP LONDON: Arsenal’s immovable object meets the unstoppable force of Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s Champions League final offering a pronounced clash of styles. Holders PSG’s flowing attack is arguably the continent’s…

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Sindh opposes immediate sugar deregulation

Objects to new mills, backs phased reform over 5-10 years casting doubt on IMF deadline ISLAMABAD: The Sindh government has rejected immediate deregulation of the sugar sector. It also opposes abolishing crop zoning and a ban on new mills, bringing into question the federal government’s commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to approve the…

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Knicks sweep Cavs to reach first NBA Finals

WASHINGTON: The New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 with a 130-93 victory at Cleveland on Monday, stretching their team-record playoff win streak to 11 games. Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 14 rebounds, O.G. Anunoby added 17 points and reserve Landry Shamet had 16 points with 4-of-4…

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