In Tehran, as Washington weighed its next move and Middle Eastern capitals watched the Strait of Hormuz, Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir sat across from Iran’s top leadership with a message the region urgently needed: no power can win from a burning Gulf. His meetings with President Masoud Pezeshkian, Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, […]
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Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire days after Eid pause in fighting
Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded heavy fire, both sides said, days after they announced a temporary pause in fighting, escalating tensions in the volatile region as Islamabad said it hopes to host potential talks between the US and Iran. The border clashes came on Sunday, the day Pakistan hosted regional powers to discuss de-escalation in […]
David Warner praises fighting Moeen Ali
Kings captain David Warner lauded his team’s all-round effort following a hard-fought 14-run victory over Quetta Gladiators in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 opener at the Gaddafi Stadium. A composed late flourish from Moeen Ali, coupled with a match-winning four-wicket haul by Hasan Ali, helped Karachi Kings defend a competitive total of 181, restricting […]
‘China’s mediation brings lull in Pakistan, Afghanistan fighting’
Chinese mediation efforts, including a message from President Xi Jinping, have helped ease the worst fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, three Pakistani government officials said. The officials said a meeting between the Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif late last month included […]
UN chief maintains his ‘neutral’ position over Middle East crisis
NEW YORK – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued an urgent appeal for all parties involved in this week’s escalation of violence in Gaza, and Israel, to immediately cease fighting, as over 100 Palestinians have been killed and more than 1,000 wounded in the occupied territories. The ongoing military escalation has caused great […]
Fighting grips Yemen’s Hodeidah port, complicating peace moves
Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed pro-government forces battled in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah on Wednesday, breaching a ceasefire and potentially complicating a troop withdrawal agreement intended to pave the way for wider peace talks. Hodeidah port, which has been under Houthi control, is a lifeline for millions of Yemenis threatened by starvation because of the […]
Islam Makhachev — a champion in the making
Islam Makhachev overpowered Canada’s Kajan Johnson in the latter’s hometown via a sublime armbar in round 1 of a prelim bout at UFC Calgary, improving his impressive record to 16-1 overall and 4-1 in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Makhachev’s latest win was his second consecutive first round finish. Earlier this year, he knocked Brazil’s […]
Huge Khabib and McGregor update
Former champion Conor McGregor has said ‘YES’ to fighting UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, various sources said on Friday. After avoiding jail during a hearing on Thursday in New York, Conor McGregor now looks forward to fighting in the UFC, and has agreed to fight on any date in October, November or December. Although negotiations […]