The 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough against the underdogs LOS ANGELES: European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty. Spain, regarded as one…
Electric bikes are gaining popularity but costly batteries, load-shedding and poor charging remain barriers LAHORE: Electric bikes and scooters are becoming increasingly common on Lahore’s roads. Office-going women, university students, and food delivery riders are adopting them as a cost-effective alternative to petrol-powered transport. While rising fuel prices have boosted interest in electric mobility, expensive…
MEXICO CITY: Manchester United’s Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge a tight affair 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Sunday. The Group E encounter had looked set to finish 0-0, hardly a surprise given Ecuador’s incredible defensive record during qualifying, and that result may…
Britain may surpass Australia with gaming curbs, overnight limits and anti-scroll rules for under-18s British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts social media industry leaders to discuss child safety online on April 16, 2026 in London, England. PHOTO: REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and…
Joint review committee to be formed for comprehensive legislation focusing on acid regulation, victim protection The Balochistan Assembly. PHOTO: EXPRESS QUETTA: The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) decided on Monday to accelerate legislation aimed at preventing acid attacks in Balochistan and ensuring justice and rehabilitation for victims. The development came after Dr Mahnoor was critically injured when…
Finance secretary says ‘government is in discussions with the IMF; thus, it cannot disclose these numbers’ ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday refused to share the cost of tax relief with the National Assembly (NA) standing finance committee, which will approve the new budget, but the committee chairperson said that the cost was around Rs360 billion….
US President Donald Trump stands in the Octagon with UFC CEO Dana White at the conclusion of the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House. Photo: AFP WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a brutal display of political machismo Sunday, turning White House lawn into an…
Head of the Democratic Party, Blue and White Party, slams Netanyahu for making Iran strong and weakening Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came under fire from opposition politicians and coalition partners on Monday…
Court also declares other PTI leaders proclaimed offenders over repeated absence from hearings K-P CM Sohail Afridi. Photo: File An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday upheld the arrest warrants of Sohail Afridi in a case related to the killing of a police officer during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) October 4, 2024 protest, ordering authorities to arrest…
LOS ANGELES: Iran’s soccer team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday, landing at Los Angeles International Airport and holding a press conference on the same day that a peace deal between the two nations was announced. The Iran squad arrived after a short flight from Tijuana,…