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Israel PM says ‘intense’ fighting with Hamas in Rafah ‘about to end’

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the Israeli military’s heavy fighting...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 11:42pm

Jordan, Buttler star as England thrash USA to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals

BRIDGETOWN: Chris Jordan took four wickets in five balls, including the third hat-trick of the T20 World Cup, as...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 11:24pm

Europe

France’s Macron pledges ‘to act’ until end of term in 2027: statement

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he would “act until May 2027”, the end of his second term,...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 10:51pm

Stocks

Saudi shares rise after holiday break as most Gulf markets dip

Saudi and Egyptian stocks climbed on Sunday, supported by broad-based gains as investors returned from a week-long...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 09:51pm

MENA

Israeli tanks at edge of Rafah’s Mawasi refuge zone, residents say

Palestinian health officials say at least 40 Palestinians killed in separate Israeli attacks in northern Gaza districts

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 09:50pm

Europe

Ukraine missile attack on Crimea kills 3, wounds dozens: governor

MOSCOW: A Ukrainian missile attack Sunday on Sevastopol in the Russian-annexed Crimea peninsula killed three people,...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 09:46pm

Opposition can present their suggestions regarding operation ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ in parliament, says Asif

Defence Minister Muhammad Asif said Sunday that opposition benches could raise their concerns and make suggestions...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 07:44pm

Putintseva beats Tomljanovic in Birmingham tennis final

BIRMINGHAM: Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva won her first senior grass-court singles title after defeating Australia’s...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 07:25pm

MENA

Israel defence chief to discuss Gaza, Lebanon on US trip

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant headed to Washington on Sunday to discuss the next phase...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 07:21pm

Asia

Landslide kills eight in China after heavy rainfall

BEIJING: A landslide in a mountainous area of central China has left eight people dead, state media said Sunday, as...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 06:55pm

Afghanistan’s Khan can finally sleep after avenging Australia defeat

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan can finally look forward to sleeping better after Saturday’s T20 World Cup win...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 06:06pm

Murray ruled out of Wimbledon after back operation

Twice champion Andy Murray will miss Wimbledon after having back surgery, the ATP announced on Sunday. “After an...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 06:03pm

MENA

Israeli forces tie wounded Palestinian to jeep in West Bank raid

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli troops tied a wounded Palestinian man to a military vehicle during a raid in the...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 05:54pm

Alarm raised over proposed taxes on mobile handsets & telecom services

ISLAMABAD: The telecom industry raised alarms over the proposed imposition of taxes on mobile handsets and telecom...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 05:53pm

South Asia

Deaths from Indian toxic alcohol rise to more than 50

BENGALURU: The death toll from a batch of toxic illegal alcohol in India has risen to 53, media reported Sunday, as...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 05:52pm

Budget: IMF hails ‘tough decisions’

Sources say Pakistan and Washington-based lender have made significant progress in their virtual negotiations

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 05:51pm

Middle East

Drone attack causes damage to vessel west of Yemen’s Hodeidah, says UKMTO

CAIRO: A drone attack caused damage to a merchant vessel 65 nautical miles west of Yemen’s Hodeidah, the United...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 05:49pm

Senate panel finalises proposals for changes in finance bill

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Saturday, finalised a set of recommendations for...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 05:48pm

Theate backs ‘unlucky’ Lukaku to come good for Belgium

STUTTGART: Belgium defender Arthur Theate said he has no doubt Romelu Lukaku’s luck will turn after seeing three...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 05:38pm

Tchouameni prefers substance over style for France at Euro 2024

PADERBORN: France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni says he is not concerned about criticism of the team’s performances...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 05:35pm

PTI leader demands army chief convene moot on security of Chinese citizens

ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub Saturday said China’s latest warning to Pakistan to...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 05:08pm

Budget debate: MPs emphasise on export-led growth and tax reforms

ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers on Saturday emphasised on export-led growth, alternative sources of energy and tax reforms...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 04:43pm

Purchase/lease of cars: FTO detects serious flaws in WHT deduction

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has detected serious flaws in withholding tax deduction on purchase/lease...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 03:47pm

Tax measures to stoke inflation: Senate panel

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has expressed serious concerns over the proposed tax measures in...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 03:16pm

Europe

UK’s Manchester Airport faces cancellations after power cut

Flights departing the UK’s Manchester Airport faced cancellations and severe delays on Sunday after a power cut in...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 12:48pm

Linda Yaccarino shakes up X amid Musk’s pressure on costs, FT says

The chief executive of social media platform X, Linda Yaccarino, has shaken up her inner circle in the face of...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 12:35pm

Asia

German minister says China indispensable on climate, welcomes trade talks

HANGZHOU: China is indispensable to achieving climate goals, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Sunday...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 12:17pm

Paris fashionistas says au revoir to design legend Dries Van Noten

PARIS: Fashion great Dries Van Noten made an emotional farewell at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday as he headed into...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 11:52am

Belgium have ‘extreme potential’ at Euros, says Tedesco

COLOGNE: Domenico Tedesco claimed Belgium have “extreme potential” at Euro 2024 after kick-starting their campaign...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 11:47am

Croatia face Italy in crunch Euro 2024 survival clash

LEIPZIG: Group B was dubbed Euro 2024’s ‘Group of Death’ but while Spain soared through with a game to spare,...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 11:41am

Who profits from the soaring price of cocoa?

PARIS: Though cocoa prices on the financial markets have soared, the rise is benefiting cocoa growers, bean...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 10:59am

Super subs give Venezuela win over 10-man Ecuador, Mexico edge Jamaica

SANTA CLARA: Goals from substitutes Jhonder Cadiz and Eduard Bello gave Venezuela a 2-1 win over 10-man Ecuador in...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 10:54am

Portugal coast into Euro 2024 last-16 with 3-0 victory over Turkiye

DORTMUND: Bernardo Silva’s first goal at a major tournament, a calamitous own goal from Samet Akaydin and a Bruno...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 10:31am

Richardson punches ticket to Paris Olympics with 100m win

Sha’Carri Richardson earned her Olympic redemption on Saturday, winning the 100 metres final at the US trials to...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 10:14am

Europe

Ukraine launches tens of drones on Russia’s Bryansk region, Russian official says

Ukraine launched tens of drones overnight targeting Russia’s western region of Bryansk and other regions but with no...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 10:09am

Europe

Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding region, Ukraine says

KYIV: Russia launched three missiles overnight on Ukraine, with air defence systems destroying two of the weapons...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 10:01am

Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win

ARNOS VALE: Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a surprise 21-run victory...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 09:54am

Reply to SC against PHC judgment: SIC not entitled to reserved seats: ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has stated that the conditions in Article 3 of the Constitution...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 09:43am

‘Indecent remarks’ NA speaker suspends Mastikhel’s membership

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq suspended the membership of Sanaullah Khan Mastikhel of...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 09:25am

Counter-terrorism campaign: Operation ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ launched

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a reinvigorated and re-energised national counter-terrorism...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 09:09am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from June 22, 2024

Published 23 Jun, 2024 09:02am

Opposition sees lack of transparency in Punjab budget

LAHORE: Ahmed Rashid Bhatti, a member of the opposition, while addressing the Punjab Assembly session on Saturday...

Updated 23 Jun, 2024 08:51am

Movies & Music

Taylor Swift poses with Prince William at ‘splendid’ London concert

LONDON: Britain’s Prince William posed for a photo with U.S. music star Taylor Swift and two of his children,...

Published 23 Jun, 2024 03:13am

Energy challenges

We no longer have the luxury to exist in an isolated ecosystem where we can pre-determine the effect of ...