Stage set for high-stakes Iran-US talks

PM, CDF discuss mediation efforts Capital under unprecedented security lockdown Islamabad dialogue being closely US imposed new sanctions on Iran . PHOTO: ANADOLU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host what could prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements in recent history, as senior leaders from the United States and Iran arrive in…

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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt

Max Verstappen’s future comes under scrutiny as long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase prepares to leave Red Bull for McLaren in 2028. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen’s future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after it was confirmed that his long-time race engineer will leave Red Bull for McLaren….

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Lions sack Swanepoel

LONDON: South Africa’s Lions have parted ways with all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel after he departed the season-ending 50-overs domestic final before the end of the game, leaving them to ‌field with 10 players in a tight contest against the Titans which they lost.Swanepoel had signed a contract with Worcestershire in the English County season and left…

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Sinner, Alcaraz advance to quarter-finals

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both battled through tough three-set wins to reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals as the race for world number one heats up. Photo: AFP MONTE CARLO: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both suffered second-set stumbles on Thursday in their race for the number one ranking but recovered to reach the…

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Melania Trump denies any ties to Epstein

WASHINGTON: First lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied ever having a connection to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and said claims about it are defaming her. “The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today,” President Donald Trump’s wife said in a rare address from the White House. It…

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Monkeypox outbreak spreads in Sindh

Azra Pechuho warns of rising cases after 14 infections, five deaths; isolation units set up in major hospitals Monkeypox (mpox) symptoms include fever, rashes and swollen lymph nodes. PHOTO: AFP KARACHI: Sindh is facing a growing health threat as monkeypox cases surge, with 14 infections reported so far this year – including 12 in Khairpur…

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Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona

Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Barcelona 2-0 in a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg at Camp Nou. Photo: AFP/FILE BARCELONA: Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth’s goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg clash on Wednesday. The La Liga leaders were on top in…

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PSG beat Liverpool in quarter-finals

Goals from Doue and Kvaratskhelia give the French side a 2-0 win over the Gunners Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 with goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Photo: REUTERS/FILE LONDON: Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final…

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