Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
MIAMI: Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup’s record goalscorer as…
Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
MIAMI: Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup’s record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition’s opening group matches. Messi, who helped Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida club, took his tally in the competition for Major…
OpenAI asks US judge to dismiss Apple’s trade secrets case
‘OpenAI has no use, need, or desire for Apple’s trade secrets,’ lawyers for OpenAI wrote in the motion OpenAI asked a US judge on Wednesday to dismiss Apple’s lawsuit accusing it and two former Apple employees of misappropriating the iPhone maker’s trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT maker’s foray into consumer hardware. “OpenAI has no use,…
IHC to take up delay in judges appointments
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed for hearing on Thursday (today) a petition challenging the alleged delay by the president, Asif Ali Zardari, in approving the summary for the appointment of judges to the high courts. IHC Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir will hear the petition, filed through counsel on behalf of Advocate Luqman…
KPT, PQA slash transshipment costs
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced a unified transshipment incentive package offering major concessions at Karachi Port and Port Qasim to cut cargo handling costs and attract regional shipping traffic, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The package, jointly introduced by the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Port Qasim…
Buttler becomes T20 cricket’s leading run-scorer
The England white-ball star surpassed former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard’s career tally of 14,803 T20 runs Jos Buttler became the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket history. Photo: AFP Jos Buttler became the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket history after smashing six sixes to guide Manchester Super Giants to a dominant victory over Welsh Fire…
AJK observes Youm-e-Istehsal
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) observed Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir on Wednesday to mark seven years since India revoked the special constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with rallies, protest demonstrations and public gatherings held across AJK. The main event was held in Muzaffarabad where participants took out a protest rally and chanted…
Push for 24/7 Pak-Iran border trade
BILATERAL COOPERATION: PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks with Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Seyyed Muhammad Atabak in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday agreed to enhance cross-border trade by improving border facilities to ensure 24-hour border operations, strengthening logistics infrastructure and harmonizing customs procedures. The prime minister met with a six-member…
Austria hits record temperature
BUDAPEST: The temperature in Austria climbed to a record high on Wednesday, while Hungarians curbed power use as the latest heatwave and drought took their toll on central and southern Europe. Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent, has been ravaged by record-breaking heat and destructive wildfires this summer, with France and Spain particularly hard hit…
Tension eases as Iran, Oman seal Hormuz deal
Two countries agree on shipping route Proposed agreement would give Iran control of inbound traffic Any contr DUBAI/RIYADH: Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties do not interfere,…
Toddler dies after suspected rape
In a deeply disturbing incident, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl died after allegedly being sexually assaulted in Qayyumabad, prompting police to arrest a 17-year-old relative as investigations get under way. The tragedy occurred in the densely populated Qayyumabad area, where the child was brought back home in critical condition after allegedly being taken out by a relative…
