Air traffic returns to normal after precautionary measures introduced at start of US-Iran war, were lifted An Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Dubai Airports’ operations and flights are being ramped up now that United Arab Emirates airspace is…
BENGALURU: Fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis says the competition will be fierce to fill the void left by Mitchell Starc’s retirement from Twenty20 internationals, as a clutch of Australian pacers jostle for a rare opening in the national team’s attack. Starc, Australia’s third-highest wicket-taker with 759 wickets across all formats, behind only Shane Warne and Glenn…
The Green-shirts cruise to a 58-34 victory in Hong Kong to open plate division campaign Pakistan’s women were off to a flying start at the Asian Netball Championships 2026 when they whipped 58-34 in their opening plate division fixture in Hong Kong. The Green-shirts produced a disciplined and energetic display, combining effective teamwork with strong…
DHAKA: Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential monsoon rain have killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh and left over a million stranded as authorities raced on Saturday to deliver aid to devastated communities. The disaster management ministry said on Saturday that flooding across seven districts – Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati,…
. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace and economic growth as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with British House of Lords member Lord Zamir Choudrey in Islamabad, where both leaders discussed regional stability and investment opportunities. During the meeting, Lord Zamir Choudrey praised Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace in the region, commending the…
Beijing’s remarks come after US president said he would discuss arms sales to Taiwan with his Chinese counterpart Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian attends a press conference in Beijing, China, on April 10, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS China on Tuesday reiterated its opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan ahead of US President Donald Trump’s…
15 people injured as teachers, students killed in country’s second school shooting this year Students, without wearing shoes, run as they evacuate from Debsirin Nonthaburi School, the site of a shooting incident, in Bang Kruai district in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS At least seven people were killed on…
IRGC says new Hormuz route announced without Iran coordination is unacceptable, dangerous US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain during Rubio’s visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab…
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s blunt assessment that Pakistan’s governance system has “collapsed” and can no longer meet the country’s administrative challenges has triggered a sharp political debate, with opposition parties calling it an admission of systemic failure, coalition partners urging caution. Speaking at the first Pakistan Economic Summit in Islamabad on Thursday, Naqvi urged…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding long term energy planning and export strategy during current international situation in Islamabad on Tuesday. Photo: Prime Minister’s Office/X Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that despite disruptions in oil supply due to regional tensions, no electricity crisis had emerged in the country owing to…