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…
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…
Kuwaiti foreign minister congratulates Dar on Makkah defence pact
The two counterparts also exchange views on the regional situation, including Occupied East Jerusalem Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar received Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. PHOTO: FO Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Monday felicitated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign…
Malaysia PM Anwar undergoing medical procedures, aide says
Anwar, who turned 79 on Monday and has been in office since 2022, has had recurrent shoulder and back problems Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leads his delegation during the Special Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings, in Cebu, Philippines, May 7,…
PTI divided over Sept 27 long march
LAHORE: The PTI was not taken into confidence before the announcement of a long march towards Islamabad on September 27, the party’s central information secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram confirmed on Sunday, contradicting K-P Information Minister Shafi Jan’s claim that the decision was taken in consultation with the party and its allies. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail…
Pakistan’s internal governance crisis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s recent diplomatic successes and improving macroeconomic stability have been overshadowed by an important national debate on internal system failure initiated by a senior cabinet member. The discussion has been wide-ranging, focusing primarily on Pakistan’s highly centralised system of governance. Many believe that decision-making remains concentrated in Islamabad and the provincial capitals, leaving citizens…
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demands
Deal with Iran would set out the new shipping lanes to be used once US fulfils conditions and strait is reopened Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026—REUTERS Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz…
