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Basit Ali backs India to prevail over ‘worried’ Australia in Melbourne

December 24, 2024

PCB likely to announce Pakistan’s white-ball squads against Australia next week, Rizwan in consideration to become captain

October 19, 2024

Singapore Airlines warns of trade headwinds despite record annual profit
SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has warned that escalating trade tensions and broader global uncertainties pose risks to travel and cargo demand in the year ahead, following a record net profit for the fiscal year ended March. Speaking at an earnings briefing on Friday, CEO Goh Choon Phong pointed to U.S. tariff disputes as a…
Bruce Springsteen opens U.K. tour by calling Trump ‘unfit’ for office
Bruce Springsteen delivered stinging criticism of the Trump administration at the opening show of his British tour, accusing its officials of authoritarianism, rolling back civil rights and illegal deportations. Springsteen, 75, a prominent liberal who has long supported Democratic presidential candidates including former Vice President Kamala Harris, made the remarks at a concert in Manchester,…
President visits family of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed for condolence
President visits family of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed for condolence RAWALPINDI: President Asif Ali Zardari visited the residence of Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf Shaheed, who was martyred during battle of truth against India. The president offered condolences to the father and other family members of Usman Yousaf Shaheed. He paid tribute, on behalf of…
Philippine elections, India-Pakistan conflict and more
In Nikkei Asia News Roundup’s latest episode, Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss our most followed coverage over the past few weeks, including stories on the Philippine elections and the conflict between India and Pakistan. The episode consists of: A selection of news headlines A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding A highlight…
Severe storms unleash suspected tornadoes, soak Chicago Beyoncé show
Possible tornadoes ripped down trees and power lines in three states Thursday, and severe weather soaked a Beyoncé concert in Chicago and sent the crowd in cowboy hats seeking cover, officials said. There were no reports of deaths of serious injures in the severe weather, which swept across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan on Thursday.…
President, PM pay homage to armed forces on Youm e Tashakur
President, PM pay homage to armed forces on Youm e Tashakur ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan will never compromise on its sovereignty, territorial integrity, or its core national interests and aggression against the homeland will be met with full force. In a message on the occasion of ‘Thanksgiving…
US trade chief meets South Korea’s shipbuilders for possible cooperation
JEJU, South Korea — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with South Korea’s leading shipbuilders on Friday to discuss possible cooperation in the industry, as he visits the South Korean resort island of Jeju to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers gathering. Greer met with HD Hyundai Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun, during which the shipbuilder proposed collaboration on port crane manufacturing,…
New Jersey Transit engineers, trainmen strike, stranding potentially 350,000 commuters
Members of the railroad engineers union for New Jersey Transit went on strike right after midnight Friday morning, crippling a system that around 350,000 people rely on, officials said. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen said that its around 450 members in New Jersey Transit were walking off the job at 12:01 a.m., in…
Asylum-seekers still arrive at the US border, but what will happen to them?
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails They arrive at the U.S. border from around the world: Eritrea, Guatemala, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ghana, Uzbekistan and so many other…