SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia stocks gained on Friday, as global markets struggled to recover from a violent selloff, but gold reached a new high as global trade tensions escalated, making investors apprehensive and prompting a flight to safe-haven assets. Relief at the prospect of a US government shutdown buoyed marketsRead More →
ISLAMABAD (Channel News Pakistan) Another new Malaysian airline has announced the commencement of flight operations in Pakistan, Channel News Pakistan reported on Thursday. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given Airasia authorization to operate flights. Airasia will resume flights to Karachi on May 30. Initially, the business plans toRead More →
In a rare merciful decision on Wednesday, a Russian journalist who was found guilty of “justifying terrorism” and faced six years in jail was released with a fine. According to Russian news outlets, Nadezhda Kevorkova was convicted by a judge at a military court in Moscow of “publicly justifying andRead More →
Former West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts has challenged the International Cricket Council (ICC), stating that it favors the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He expressed issue over India’s schedule in the just concluded ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and last year’s T20 World Cup. The Champions TrophyRead More →
DUBAI — India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to win the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium. New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first. This is India’s 15th consecutive loss in one-day internationals. Daryl Mitchell led New Zealand’s scoring with 63 runs, whileRead More →
DUBAI (Reuters) – India’s hunger for a global title remains undiminished but there will be no desperation when they clash with New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, opener Shubman Gill said. India ended an 11-year global title drought when they won the Twenty20 World Cup in WestRead More →
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) The US Department of State issued a travel advise for Pakistan, encouraging individuals to rethink visiting the country “due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict.” The Level 3 travel recommendation advises American citizens from visiting Pakistan, while the two dangerous provinces and regions along theRead More →
(Reuters) – Over 1,000 people have been killed in two days of fighting in Syria’s coastal area between militants from Bashar al-Assad’s Alawite sect and security forces associated with the country’s new Islamist authorities, a war monitor reported on Saturday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that 148 Assad-alignedRead More →
HONG KONG (Reuters) — Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media billionaire and pro-democracy champion, concluded testifying in court on Thursday in a historic national security trial where he is accused of conspiring with foreign forces and sedition. Thursday was day 144 of Lai’s trial and his 52nd day in theRead More →
LAHORE: At Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Australia won the ICC Champions Trophy against England by a margin of five wickets. Australia scored the total in the 48th over, with five wickets remaining, after chasing a goal of 352. Josh Inglis, the wicketkeeper-batter, scored an undefeated 120 runs off 86 ballsRead More →
