S.Korean President’s special envoys leave for Pyongyang
Seoul : South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s special envoys left for Pyongyang on Monday, a trip aimed at persuading North Korea to resume the denuclearisation dialogue with the US and the international community. The special delegation, comprising five emissaries and five working-level officials, is being led by Chung Eui-yong, Moon’s top national security adviser Moon […]
Shopian Killing: Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent protests
Srinagar: Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar city on Monday to prevent separatist-called protests, police said. Separatists headed by Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik, have called for a valley-wide protest shutdown against the killing of three over ground workers (OGWs) and a militant during a gunfight in Shopian district […]
34 civilians killed in regime strike on E. Ghouta: monitor
Beirut, Mar 5: Syrian regime air strikes on the besieged rebel stronghold of Eastern Ghouta near Damascus killed more than 30 civilians including children, a monitoring group said. “Thirty-four civilians were killed in regime strikes and rockets on Eastern Ghouta,” said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, adding that 11 […]
Italian footballer Davide Astori found dead
ROME: Italy international defender Davide Astori died in his hotel room during the night of Saturday to Sunday, his club Fiorentina said on Sunday. “Fiorentina are profoundly shocked to have to announce the death of captain Davide Astori after a sudden illness,” the Serie A club said on Twitter. The 31-year-old, who leaves behind a […]
‘At least 17 PTI lawmakers in KP allegedly sold votes in Senate election’
Silamabad, Mar 04: At least 17 Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) allegedly sold their votes during the Senate election, enabling two Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidates to be elected to the Senate from the province where the PPP only has seven MPAs. An initial investigation ordered by KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak […]
‘China’s development poses no threat to any country’
Beijing, Mar 4 : China’s development will pose no threat to any other nation, a top official said today as the country for the first time in recent years skirted the customary announcement of its national defence budget ahead of its annual parliament meeting. Every year, the spokesman of the National People’s Congress (NPC), unveils […]
Lucky to have Wasim Akram around to guide us: Sohail Tanvir
SHARJAH: Sohail Tanvir, the man of the match in Multan Sultans’ outstanding win against Quetta Gladiators, on Saturday credited former captain and swing master Wasim Akram’s guidance and motivation for his superb bowling. Tanvir, who took just one wicket in three previous games, bagged three in the recent one, conceding 14 runs in three overs […]
Del Potro cools off red-hot Kevin Anderson to win Mexican Open title
Acapulco: Juan Martin Del Potro continued his dominance over Kevin Anderson, putting the brakes on the South African’s brilliant run of success to claim the ATP Mexican Open title. Del Potro defeated the hard-serving Anderson 6-4, 6-4 in the final to claim his first title of 2018 and post his seventh-straight career victory over Anderson. […]
Italy votes in uncertain election stalked by populism
Rome, Mar 4 (AFP) Italians began voting today in one of the country’s most uncertain elections ever, with far-right and populist parties expected to make major gains and Silvio Berlusconi set to play a leading role. Clashes between far-right and anti-fascist activists have marred a gloomy campaign dominated by fears about immigration and economic malaise. […]
Karthik named KKR captain
Mumbai : India wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik was on Sunday appointed the new captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the franchise announced. The 32-year-old, who was picked up by KKR for Rs 7.4 crore in this year’s auction, was one of the front-runners […]
