The drama surrounding Pakistan’s national cricketer Haider Ali in the UK has finally come to an end. The alleged rape case was closed due to lack of evidence, and Greater Manchester Police have cleared him. According to the police and the Crown Prosecution Service, the allegations could not be proven. Following this, Haider Ali’s extended…
Pakistan batter Sidra Amin has been officially reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a breach of Level 1 of its Code of Conduct during the Women’s Cricket World Cup match against India. The ICC found Sidra Amin guilty of violating Article 2.2, which covers “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or…
In a surprising and symbolic meeting, football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo joined U.S. President Donald Trump at a black-tie dinner at the White House, coinciding with a state visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The event, held in the East Room, brought together high-profile figures from politics, business and sport including tech titans like…
Oslo, Norway — The Norwegian Nobel Committee has announced that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will receive the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, honoring her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.” Machado, a longtime advocate for democracy and human rights, has been a leading voice against authoritarian rule in her country….
NEOM — the ambitious mega-development in north-western Saudi Arabia will reportedly be home to a stadium designed to hover approximately 350 metres (1,150 feet) above the ground. The venue, referred to in reports as the “sky stadium”, is intended to be part of the city’s linear metropolis called The Line. It’s being positioned as one…
Pakistan secured the Tri-Nation T20 Series trophy after defeating Afghanistan by 75 runs in a thrilling final. The match, played in Sharjah, saw Pakistan’s spinners dominate the Afghan batting lineup. Mohammad Nawaz was the star performer, dismantling Afghanistan’s batting with a five-wicket haul, which also included a hat-trick. Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem took two…
The 15th series of TN Special Operations Forces (SOF) and PN Special Services Group Navy (SSG-N) exercise has commenced at Turkiye. The exercise involves weapon/equipment handling, table top discussions and seminars during the theoretical phase. During the practical phase, AT and maritime special warfare drills will be conducted. This exercise reflects strong bilateral relations of…
The Royal Navy has confirmed that one of its patrol vessels intercepted a Russian warship and an accompanying tanker as they travelled through the English Channel, amid a noticeable rise in Russian naval activity around the United Kingdom. According to defence officials, the Russian corvette Stoikiy and the fleet tanker Yelnya were closely monitored as…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally expressed interest in hosting Bangladesh’s fixtures in the upcoming ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2026, amid ongoing uncertainty over the Bangladesh team’s participation in matches scheduled in India. Bangladesh have raised security concerns and communicated to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that they are unwilling to travel to…
In a troubling escalation just days after a U.S. brokered ceasefire took effect, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) opened fire on Palestinians in eastern Gaza City, killing at least five people. According to the IDF, the victims had crossed the “yellow line” a boundary designated for withdrawal under the ceasefire agreement and approached troops deployed…
