McGregor vows return after knee injury
LOS ANGELES: Conor McGregor said Sunday his right knee was fine before he injured it on…
McGregor vows return after knee injury
LOS ANGELES: Conor McGregor said Sunday his right knee was fine before he injured it on the first kick of his mixed martial arts showdown with Max Holloway to end a five-year layoff. And the Irish star who lost in 69 seconds at UFC 329 in Las Vegas vowed to make another comeback once he recovers…
UN experts criticise Nicaragua ‘purge’ of legal profession
. GENEVA: UN experts on Monday slammed the ongoing “purge” of Nicaragua’s legal profession after the country’s government revoked the work credentials for numerous lawyers without explanation. The independent UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua said there were “reasonable grounds to believe that the Nicaraguan Government is systematically stripping numerous lawyers of their…
Yamal aims to steal Mbappe’s World Cup thunder
Yamal will be celebrating his 19th birthday on the eve of the semi-final in Arlington. Photo: AFP ARLINGTON: Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will have to get the better of France and their superstar captain in Tuesday’s semi-final. When Mbappe scored in France’s win over…
CM orders probe after Valika HIV outbreak
KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday directed the Labour Department to ensure strict accountability, uninterrupted treatment and long-term rehabilitation in the case of children infected with HIV at the Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital, warning that negligence in healthcare delivery would not be tolerated. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister House to…
Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev
Jannik Sinner beat Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Wimbledon title. Photo: AFP LONDON: Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final. The world number one recovered from losing the first set in a match largely dominated by…
Kashmiris’ inviolable rights
. Kashmir is the jugular vein of Pakistan – and standing fast with the people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir is a cardinal principle of its foreign policy. That sentiment was reiterated by Pakistan’s civil and military leadership as it paid tribute to the 1931 martyrs who laid down their lives in a battle against…
World Cup gets set for blockbuster semis
Defending champions Argentina, France, England, and Spain remain in the tournament France will take on Spain, while defending champions Argentina will lock horns against England in the last four. Photo: AFP LONDON: A month after the expanded, 48-team tournament kicked off, the World Cup is down to the semi-final stage with France and Spain preparing…
Trump says US reinstates blockade of Iranian shipping in Strait of Hormuz after new clashes
Reinstates Iran port blockade and imposes 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz DUBAI/ WASHINGTONDC: President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open — for a fee — after the two sides exchanged more missile…
K-P withdraws privileges bill tweaks after backlash
On CM Sohail Afridi’s directive, the assembly withdrew amendments and sent them for redrafting KP Assembly in session. PHOTO AFP PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has been forced to withdraw amendments made to the Members’ Privileges and Immunities Act after facing intense public and political criticism. On the directives of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, a special…
‘Unbelievable to be on Lord’s honours board’
India’s Yastika Bhatia bats against England during the inaugural women’s Test at Lord’s. Photo: AFP LONDON: Yastika Bhatia said it felt “unbelievable” to have gained a coveted place on the Lord’s honours boards after becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the ‘Home of Cricket’ on Sunday. Bhatia’s 113 was the cornerstone of India’s second-innings…
