Luca Zidane Cleared to Represent Algeria in International Football ALGIERS — FIFA has officially granted Granada goalkeeper Luca Zinedine Zidane permission to play for Algeria, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed on Friday. The decision, recorded on FIFA’s change of association platform, allows Zidane to switch allegiance from France, where he represented the national team […]
India Beat Oman, Set for Super Four Clash with Pakistan DUBAI — India maintained their unbeaten run in Group A with a 21-run win over Oman on Friday, booking another high-voltage encounter with Pakistan in the Super Four stage this Sunday. During the post-match presentation, when commentator Sanjay Manjrekar asked Suryakumar Yadav about facing Pakistan […]
Mountcastle Powers Orioles Past Yankees, Rogers Shines on Mound BALTIMORE — Ryan Mountcastle drove in two runs, including a solo homer, as the Baltimore Orioles edged the New York Yankees 4-2 on Friday night to even their four-game series at Camden Yards. Mountcastle’s sixth home run of the season opened the scoring in the second […]
Red Sox Outlast Rays in Slugfest, Crochet Picks Up 17th Win ST. PETERSBURG — Jarren Duran and Ceddanne Rafaela sparked the offense as the Boston Red Sox powered past the Tampa Bay Rays in a high-scoring series opener on Friday night. Duran went 2-for-6 with two runs scored, while Rafaela delivered a standout 4-for-5 performance, […]
Steer, De La Cruz Power Reds Past Cubs in Wild-Card Chase CINCINNATI — Spencer Steer led the charge for the Cincinnati Reds with a pair of home runs, including a decisive two-run shot in the sixth inning, as the Reds topped the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Friday night. Steer wasn’t alone in the power surge. […]
Brits’ 171 Powers South Africa to Victory Despite Sidra Amin’s Record Ton LAHORE — Tazmin Brits’ unbeaten 171 and Laura Wolvaardt’s patient century guided South Africa to a commanding 292-3 in 46 overs, a target later revised to 313 runs, as the visitors sealed a hard-fought win over Pakistan in the second ODI. Pakistan, chasing […]
Dar Hails Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact as ‘Historic Milestone’ LONDON — Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has described the newly signed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence agreement as a “historic milestone,” saying it formally strengthens the long-standing security partnership between the two countries. Speaking to the media in London, Dar noted that the pact—inked in Riyadh earlier this week […]
Flood Situation Eases at Sukkur Barrage, FFD Reports ISLAMABAD — The water level at Sukkur Barrage is gradually receding, according to the latest update from the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD). In its report, the FFD said the Indus River is experiencing a low flood at Guddu Barrage and a medium flood at both Sukkur and […]
Flood Breach Damages M-5 Motorway, Traffic Suspended MULTAN — A breach has developed in the eastern section of the M-5 Motorway, sweeping away a portion of the road, according to the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Multan. Earlier, strong flood currents had already damaged the western side of the same stretch. Motorway Police and National […]
PMD Forecasts Hot, Dry Weather as Punjab Declares Monsoon Season Over ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that no major rainfall is expected across most parts of the country in the coming days. According to the forecast, flood-hit areas of Punjab and Sindh will continue to experience hot and dry conditions throughout […]
