US not disengaging from Asia, seeks ‘partners, not protectorates,’ says Pentagon official
Official reiterates US interest in region as he called for greater burden-sharing and ‘partnership, not dependency’…
US not disengaging from Asia, seeks ‘partners, not protectorates,’ says Pentagon official
Official reiterates US interest in region as he called for greater burden-sharing and ‘partnership, not dependency’ US Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby attends a NATO Defence Ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 12, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States is not disengaging from Asia and is instead “digging in” to…
Dar reiterates Makkah defence pact is ‘defensive in nature, not directed against any country’
Stresses accord not an instrument of confrontation, but expression of collective commitment to peace through strength Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday reiterated that the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye was “defensive in nature and was not directed against any country,” saying its purpose was…
Pakistan to feature in Women’s Junior Asia Cup
The PHF said it will hold a national training and selection camp in Islamabad from Aug. 18 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will participate in the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 in China, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said, in a move aimed at reviving women’s hockey in the country. The PHF said it will hold a national…
Gunman fires inside Thai government office as country reels from school shooting
Forensic police officers inspect the site of a shooting after former lawmaker Chalong Riewrang allegedly shot Thongchai Yenprasert, president of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation, in Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, August 10, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A gunman was arrested after firing shots at a local government office on the outskirts of…
IHC seeks govt, law ministry reports on long-pending judges’ appointment summary
Court asks govt to explain consequences of allowing summary for appointment of judges to remain pending indefinitely ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday sought written reports from the federal government and the Ministry of Law by Tuesday (tomorrow) on the status of a long-pending summary for the appointment of high court judges, expressing…
Fernandez’s ‘perfect’ race earns him British MotoGP Grand Prix win
Raul Fernandez won the second Grand Prix of his career. Photo: AFP SILVERSTONE: Aprilia-Trackhouse’s Spanish rider Raul Fernandez won the British MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming just the second race victory of his career. Championship leader Jorge Martin started on pole but was outpaced from the flag by his 25-year-old compatriot. Martin finished second…
Vollering wins Tour de France Femmes after war of nerves
Demi Vollering during the ninth stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Nice, France, Sunday, August 9, 2026. Photo: AFP NICE: Dutch rider Demi Vollering took the Tour de France Femmes overall title in style on Sunday, winning the hilly final stage to extend her lead on nearest rival Kasia Niewiadoma, who finished second…
Polling begins in Bagh, Haveli in third phase of AJK elections
Polling began in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli in the Poonch Division on Monday in the third phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) general elections, with the outcome set to play a crucial role in determining the balance of power in the 45-member Legislative Assembly and the formation of the next government. The…
Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sudharsan in India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka
India have named middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan as a replacement for the injured B Sai Sudharsan. Photo: AFP India have named middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan as a replacement for the injured B Sai Sudharsan for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday. Sudharsan…
Thailand beat Pakistan in Asian netball
Pakistan’s women’s netball team suffered a 66-48 defeat at the hands of Thailand in their second outing at the Asian Netball Championships. Pakistan’s women’s netball team suffered a 66-48 defeat at the hands of Thailand in their second outing at the Asian Netball Championships 2026 Plate Division in Hong Kong on Monday. Pakistan, who made…
