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Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan indicted for violating Islamic marriage law
Khan, who previously was married to socialite Jemima Goldsmith and journalist Reham Khan, and his current wife have both denied that they violated the three-month waiting period.
In Graphics | Why 2024 could be democracy’s biggest test
It’s the year to vote. More than 60 countries, home to an estimated four billion people, will pick their governments in elections in 2024, something that experts have said has never happened in a single year before
Apple to give iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus more RAM, better connectivity features reveals leak
Leaks around Apple's next iPhone, the iPhone 16 series has already started to surface. iPhone 16 and 16 Plus may feature an 8GB RAM upgrade, surpassing the 6GB in their predecessors, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. The iPhone may also come with WiFi 6E
Turkey's Erdogan vows to intensify strikes against Kurdish fighters in Syria and Iraq
In a televised address following a Cabinet meeting, Erdogan said Turkish jets had struck a total of 114 targets in Syria and Iraq in operations launched in the last five days.
France's Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump
The event was Macron's latest effort to reinvigorate his presidency after bruising domestic battles, notably about France's retirement age and how to better control immigration, and riots last year that swept hundreds of cities, towns and villages after the fatal police shooting of a teenager
Next Republican debate canceled after Nikki Haley says she'll only participate if Donald Trump does
Haley sought to focus her political case more on Trump than DeSantis, with the two engaged in a fierce race for second place in Iowa. She kept repeating that her candidature represents a change from the 'chaos' that accompanies the GOP front-runner
Zimbabwe smash 24 in last over to clinch first T20 win over Sri Lanka
Angelo Mathews, Sri Lanka's hero with the bat with an unbeaten 66, was hit for three sixes in the final over as Zimbabwe knocked off the target with a ball to spare.
More incidents of skirmishes between Indian, Chinese troops come to light
The citations gave a brief account of how the Indian forces reacted forcefully to the hostile actions by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers along the LAC
US targets Houthi anti-ship missiles in new strike on Yemen, officials say
The US attack happened the day after an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi troops destroyed the US-owned and operated dry bulk freighter Gibraltar Eagle
Vantage | Why China is so upset and US happy with Taiwan's new president
With China adamantly opposing Taiwan's independence, the next four years are likely to test the resilience of the self-governed island
Finn Allen destroys Pakistan bowling to equal world record with 16 sixes
Finn Allen smashed 16 sixes in his innings to equal the world record by Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai as he amassed 137 off 62 deliveries.
Emmy Awards get record low ratings with audience of 4.3 million people
The last time the Emmys reached more than 10 million viewers was 2018, when it drew in 10.2 million. The show had 21.8 million viewers in 2000, a level it’s unlikely ever to reach again
India vs Afghanistan: 'I am trying to sharpen my skills', Arshdeep relying on new-ball experience for T20 success
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh said the experience of bowling with the new ball in the absence of senior pros like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj has helped him develop as a bowler.
Iran launches drone, missile attacks on Baluchi militant bases in Pakistan
The reported attack follows Iranian strikes on Iraq and Syria less than a day earlier, as Tehran lashes out following a dual suicide bombing this month claimed by the Sunni militant group Islamic State that killed over 90 people.
India Open 2024: Priyanshu Rajawat stuns Lakshya Sen to join HS Prannoy in second round
Rajawat staged a comeback after losing the first game to defeat Sen 16-21 21-16 21-13 in a 75-minute affair while Prannoy dished out a compact game to outwit Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei 21-6 21-19 in 42 minutes.
Australian Open 2024: Alcaraz, Swiatek progress to 2nd round; Zverev puts aside legal troubles to advance
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek defeated Richard Gasquet and Sofia Kenin respectively while Alexander Zverev, who is set to go on trial for assault allegations in May, beat fellow German Dominik Koepfer.
Saudis could recognise Israel if Palestinian issue resolved: FM
After the eruption of war last October between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas that rules Gaza, Saudi Arabia put on ice U.S.-backed plans for the kingdom to normalise ties with Israel, two sources familiar with Riyadh's thinking said, in a swift reordering of its diplomatic priorities.
US Navy seizes illicit shipment of Iranian-made weapons en route to Houthis
The operation took place off the coast of Somalia, and the confiscated items encompassed propulsion, guidance, and warheads designed for medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) and anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs).
FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Udita's brace helps India thrash Italy 5-1, enter semi-finals
Udita scored both her goals off Penalty Corners while Deepika, Salima Tete and Navneet Kaur also contributed to the goalfest as India outplayed Italy to set up a semi-final clash against Germany.
Chinese premier Li Qiang is visiting Ireland for talks on China's relations with Europe
Li, a close confidant of Chinese President Xi Jinping, was appointed last March as the country's No. 2 leader and top economic official. A former party secretary for Shanghai, he enforced a strict “zero-COVID” lockdown on Shanghai in 2022.
