Rasooli to captain Afghanistan at Asian Games

Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted Darwish Rasooli with the captaincy for the 2026 Asian Games after naming a youthful squad containing six uncapped players. The 15-man squad features only a small core of experienced internationals, with Rasooli, Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran expected to guide…

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Cameroon win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title

Cameroon’s football team celebrates after winning the Women’s AFCON 2026 final against Malawi, in Rabat, Morocco. Photo: REUTERS MOROCCO: Cameroon claimed their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah’s first-half double helping seal victory on Sunday. Cameroon had lost three finals…

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Sabalenka squeezes out Cincinnati win

She came through in the tiebreaker, managing a final winner to get the job done 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions…

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Dar, Turkish counterpart discuss regional developments in phone call

Foreign ministers agree dialogue, diplomacy remain way forward to promote peace, stability Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Photo: X/ForeignOfficePk Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday night held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan, discussing recent regional developments…

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Wani calls for accountability over doping scandal

The IPC Ministry secretary says state should not interfere in the affairs of federations Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani has called for strict accountability in Pakistan’s weightlifting setup, saying the country must ‘name and shame’ athletes responsible for doping violations and take corrective measures to prevent such incidents from damaging Pakistan’s international…

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