Stories by Agencies

England, SL seek revival in tri-series clash

England, who recently beat Sri Lanka 2-1 in a three-match ODI series at home, face a familiar opponent but must address their batting frailties after Tuesday’s 87-run defeat by Pakistan.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 10:37am

Sooryavanshi told to be patient by captain Iyer ahead of NZ series

CHRISTCHURCH: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi “can’t just walk straight into the team”, India captain Shreyas Iyer said...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 07:02am

PSG sink Barcelona in CL thriller, Liverpool and City win

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain underlined their status as European champions by beating Barcelona 4-2 in a blockbuster...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 07:02am

Malaysia edge Pakistan to stay unbeaten, close in on Johor Cup final

JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia beat Pakistan 3-2 to remain unbeaten in the Sultan of Johor Cup at the Taman Daya Hockey...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 07:02am

Hasan, Arafat hail partnerships and fighting spirit after Pakistan’s win over England

RAWALPINDI: Hasan Nawaz said he had set his sights on a total of 300 or more against England, while Arafat Minhas...

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 10:36am

Putin, Xi, Trump may meet next month

SAINT PETERSBURG: A trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, his US counterpart Donald Trump and...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:42am

Zelensky calls for ‘freezing front’ to end war

Witkoff meets Putin as Russia agrees to resume peace talks; next round in Abu Dhabi likely.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 07:56am

Saudis intercept more drones as conflict with Houthis spirals

Coalition downs six drones launched towards cities, including Madina, as interception debris kills two.

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 07:41am

Meta’s board signals ‘recurring’ failures in oversight of election content

Global affairs officer Joel Kaplan to leave company after 15 years.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 07:54am

Eman, Muneeba star in wins for Strikers, Conquerors

FAISALABAD: Eman Naseer’s half-century helped Strikers maintain their unbeaten run with a three-wicket victory ...

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:04am

Bayern set for Arsenal test in Champions League without red-hot Olise

MUNICH: Champions League hopefuls Bayern Munich are set for an early test of their title credentials when they host...

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:04am

Swiatek pulls out of Ningbo Open with thigh injury

PARIS: Iga Swiatek has withdrawn injured from the Ningbo Open, where she had hoped to earn vital points towards...

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:04am

Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit

Israeli PM celebrates Trump’s endorsement ahead of next week’s election.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 08:01am

UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Kingdom says it has intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh; UN seeks access to besieged city of Taiz

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:01am

Makkah alliance binds partners to decade-long pact

Turkiye seeks parliamentary nod for defence agreement; officials say Ankara’s support may be limited to provision of weapons, equipment and intelligence sharing.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 07:35am

Lyon go top after comeback win over Nice

DECINES-CHARPIEU: Olympique Lyonnais came from behind to beat Nice 2-1 at home on Sunday and move top of a tightly...

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:57am

McCullum wary of Pakistan’s home advantage as England gear up for tri-series test

RAWALPINDI: England head coach Brendon McCullum has warned his side they will need to adapt quickly to subcontinent...

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:57am

‘Special’ to face friend Perez in CL, says Liverpool’s Iraola

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola says it will be a “special” experience to go up against a Villarreal side managed by longtime friend Inigo Perez when the teams meet in the Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 09:53am

Stars, Strikers triumph

FAISALABAD:Ayesha Rehman’s four-wicket haul helped Stars beat Challengers by 69 runs in the National Women’s T20...

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:57am

Russia seeks role in ending Mideast war

• Lavrov meets Araghchi in Tehran; Moscow offers mediation as Iran-US talks remain deadlocked • Araghchi blames US, Israel for

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:57am