Christchurch: Pakistan skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi revealed that the Men in Green have sorted out 16 to 20 players for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 following the conclusion of the five-match series against New Zealand. Pakistan stood victorious in the final T20I against the Kiwis with a 42-run victory but were humbled throughout the…
New Delhi: A 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France participated in the Republic Day parade rehearsal at Vijay Chowk on Saturday as preparations continue in full swing. According to defence officials, French Air Force Rafale fighter jets and multirole tanker transport aircraft will participate in the Republic Day parade, where President of…
Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday backed the Saudi Pro League and called it more competitive than Ligue 1. While speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards 2023 ceremony, the Portuguese star said, “The Saudi league is not worse than Ligue 1. The Saudi Pro League is more competitive than Ligue 1.” “I can say that…
Pyongyang: The number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea nearly tripled in 2023 compared to the previous two years, including a higher number of youth and elite, CNN reported, citing Seoul authorities. South Korea’s Unification Ministry recorded 196 defectors entering the country last year, it said in a briefing. Among them, more than half were…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s caretaker federal government has challenged the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) decision to declare its notification regarding the jail trial of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan’s in the cypher case as null and void. It reported that the government filed a petition in the apex court to overturn the High Court’s decision saying…
Florida: A private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) was successfully launched on Thursday with Turkey’s first astronaut on board, US space agency NASA said. A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule lifted off on top of a Falcon 9 rocket at 4.49 p.m. local time (21:49 GMT/UTC) from Cape Canaveral Space Centre in Florida. NASA said…
The past year in Hollywood wasn’t just about popcorn and applause, but picket lines and walkouts too. Dual strikes by actors and writers left Hollywood reeling, and the echoes are still reverberating in the once-bustling halls of Tinseltown. But the real hangover lies ahead. The strikes’ shadow stretches ominously into 2024. Some projects, once slated…
The 18th edition of the Dubai International Sports Conference, held in conjunction with the 14th edition of the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards and supported by Dubai Sports Council, will see a plethora of current and former international superstars descending on Atlantis, The Palm, on Friday. A host of familiar faces will be reunited in the…
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) announced the launch of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium on Monday, a multi-use venue set to enhance Qiddiya’s philosophy of the Power of Play. After completion, it is expected to host some of Saudi Arabia’s biggest sports, entertainment, and cultural events. Located in Qiddiya City atop the 200m-high…
Abu Dhabi Police on Thursday issued a warning to motorists regarding the dangers of leaving cars unattended with the engines running. Some residents keep their car engines running and dash out to run errands such as shopping at convenience stores, using ATMs, or offering prayers. Authorities underscored the increased risk of car theft associated with…
