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Putin discusses US-Iran nuclear talks with Omani leader

Tehran, Washington to hold expert-level talks on Saturday. Updated 23 Apr, 2025 12:42pm

Betis keep CL hopes alive

GIRONA: Real Betis scored three goals in a first-half blitz to beat Girona 3-1 in La Liga on Monday and keep alive... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:14am

Osaka out of Madrid Open after Bronzetti defeat

MADRID: Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka crashed out of the Madrid Open in the first round on Tuesday with ... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:14am

Wood on target as Forest see off Spurs to go third

LONDON: Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood scored his 19th Premier League goal of the season in a vital 2-1 away... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:14am

Biles still undecided about competing at Los Angeles Olympics

MADRID: American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid,... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:14am

Gaza ceasefire talks continue in Cairo as Israeli strikes kill 26

UNRWA says hunger is spreading, humanitarian aid being used as a weapon of war in Gaza; UN-backed polio vaccination campaign suspended. Updated 23 Apr, 2025 12:10pm

Two dozen dead as tourists targeted in held Kashmir

Gunmen target visitors to Pahalgam meadow; hitherto unknown group claims responsibility; Trump says Delhi has their full support. Updated 23 Apr, 2025 09:37am

Pontiff remembered as ‘a beacon of compassion’

PM Shehbaz expresses deep sorrow over death of Pope Francis Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:20am

Ostapenko stuns Sabalenka in Stuttgart final

STUTTGART: Uns­eeded Jelena Ostapenko crushed world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-1 on Monday to win the... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:20am

Chopra invites Arshad for showdown at eponymous event in India

NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra, the poster boy of Indian athletics, has invited Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem for an... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:20am

Valverde’s late strike earns Real win over Athletic to keep title hopes alive

“We played well, we defended until the end, but we know what Real Madrid are like at the Bernabeu,” Athletic’s Alex Berenguer says. Updated 22 Apr, 2025 11:15am

Iyer and Kishan win back India contracts, Pant promoted

NEW DELHI: Batsmen Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have won back central contracts, while stumper-batsman Rishabh Pant... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:20am

David’s brace helps Lille to victory over Auxerre

LILLE: Jonathon David’s brace and an assist inspired Lille to a 3-1 win over Auxerre on Sunday to keep their... Published 21 Apr, 2025 05:25am

Dortmund score three in nine minutes in comeback win over Gladbach

DORTMUND: Borussia Dortmund struck three times in nine first-half minutes to battle past visiting Borussia... Published 21 Apr, 2025 05:25am

Zverev marks birthday with third Munich title

MUNICH: World number three Alexander Zverev celebrated his birthday with a comfortable win over American Ben Shelton... Published 21 Apr, 2025 05:25am

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Easter truce

Thirty-hour truce announced by Putin ended at midnight on Monday Published 21 Apr, 2025 05:22am

Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

• Moscow claims retaking over 99pc of Kursk region • Kremlin and Kyiv return 240 POWs in swap Published 20 Apr, 2025 06:05am

50 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza

Hamas says fate of dual US-Israeli national unknown after guard killed in the strikes. Published 20 Apr, 2025 06:05am

PSG stay on course for unbeaten league season with win over Le Havre

PARIS: Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain continued their quest to become the only team in the French top flight to... Published 20 Apr, 2025 06:05am

Barcelona mount stunning comeback to beat Celta Vigo

Extend their lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table to seven points. Updated 20 Apr, 2025 11:43am