Sinner, Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon. Photo: AFP MONTREAL: Jannik Sinner…
Sinner, Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon. Photo: AFP MONTREAL: Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have pulled out of next month’s ATP Montreal Masters, organizers Tennis Canada said Friday. In a packed schedule, world number one Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic both had deep runs at Wimbledon earlier this month,…
How an exam scandal in India sparked a student uprising
Her death and exam-related suicides fuelled mass protests demanding accountability from Modi’s government Habibunnisa, mother of Sheikh Sana, 19, an aspirant doctor who took her own life before the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam retest, shows a picture of her daughter at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site, a day after thousands…
PTI’s Salman Akram Raja calls for Aug 5 protest, alleges wheat crisis and political victimisation
Accuses government of economic mismanagement and corruption while urging people to join the party’s planned protest PTI Central Secretary General Salman Akram Raja addresses a press conference. SCREENGRAB Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Saturday accused the government of corruption, economic mismanagement and political victimisation, urging citizens to participate in the party’s August…
James hopes to bring title magic to 76ers
LeBron James will join his fourth different NBA team after agreeing a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Photo: AFP/File NEW YORK: LeBron James announced on Friday he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season, with the 41-year-old NBA superstar hoping to transform another franchise into a championship team. James, the NBA all-time scoring leader…
Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 bln deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
Samsung’s $200b Broadcom pact strengthens chip supply as US AI firms race to secure computing infrastructure A view shows Samsung Electronics’ chip production plant at Pyeongtaek, South Korea, in this handout picture obtained by Reuters on September 7, 2022. Samsung Electronics/Handout via REUTERS South Korea announced $950 billion in new AI initiatives involving Samsung Electronics,…
Chenab River swells, NDMA warns of critical 48 hours
Says medium-level flooding noted at Khanki, Qadirabad and Chiniot Bridge on the Chenab River The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday warned of rising flood risk across several parts of Pakistan as monsoon rains continue to swell rivers and streams, with medium-level flooding reported at key points along the Chenab River and flash flood…
Scott splits Australian swim dominance
Duncan Scott claimed gold in the men’s 200m individual medley. Photo: AFP GLASGOW: Duncan Scott delivered hosts Scotland’s first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games to break up Australia’s dominance of the pool on the first full day of action in Glasgow on Friday. With the programme nearly halved to just 10 sports, swimming is…
Norris finds pace to edge Hamilton
McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris has been critical of new rules that have shaken up the sport. Photo: AFP BUDAPEST: World champion Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton in Saturday’s third and final free practice ahead of Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. On a day of dust and heat at…
Govt reviews drug pricing, availability
Aurangzeb calls for transparent, evidence-based decisions to ensure access and affordability ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the 8th meeting of the Cabinet Committee to consider recommendations of the Drug Pricing Committee and the Policy Board of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), according to a statement on Friday. The meeting was attended by…
Youthful Bearman believes he can win
Oliver Bearman faces the media ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP BUDAPEST: Oliver Bearman has made a spotty start to his Formula One career, but he told AFP he has “what it takes to become a world champion”, hopefully for Ferrari. At just 21, the Englishman started his second full season strongly for…
