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Crash and burn: Pakistan cricket at a new low after England humiliation

News September 13, 2026

Pakistan cricket hit a fresh low during the dismal 3-0 Test whitewash in England, even if a dazzling cameo by debutant Razaullah at least ensured a tour marred by mid-series sackings ended with a flic...

Trump turns to golf, family business on Irish visit's second day

Business September 13, 2026

Donald Trump turned his focus Sunday to golf and promoting his business interests, as he wraps up a two-day visit to Ireland during which his off-the-cuff diplomacy has caused another stir. The US pre...

China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation, discuss inclusive global growth at Brics

News September 13, 2026

Brics leaders including China, Russia and India, entered a second day of talks in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing “inclusive global growth”, after reaching rare agreement calling for calm in the M...

Iran authorities say 1 killed, 3 injured as merchant vessel struck in Hormuz

News September 13, 2026

A ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and injuring three, local Iranian authorities said, as Tehran and Washington clash over the strategic waterway. “A merchant ve...

Trump says Irish unification would be ‘fantastic’

Business September 13, 2026

DUBLIN: Donald Trump said on Saturday he would “love to see” a united Ireland, wading into a politically sensitive subject as he embarked on a two-day Irish visit that blurs the lines between his ...

Gaza documentary by Israeli directors wins special prize at Venice

News September 13, 2026

VENICE: A chilling new documentary about Israel’s AI-assisted killing of civilians in Gaza by two Israeli directors won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. NAZA, by Oscar-w...

Tens of thousands protest against far right in Germany

News September 12, 2026

Tens of thousands of protesters took part in demonstrations across Germany on Saturday against the far-right AfD, after the party scored a crushing victory in a state election last week. The Alternati...

Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown, Altman and Musk agree

Technology September 12, 2026

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology, amid mounting worries over the risks of “superintelligent...

Trump says Houthis have asked US not to intervene in Yemen

News September 12, 2026

United States President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthi fighters, who have seized a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia, have asked Washington not to interv...

England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan

News September 12, 2026

England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble w...