Venice Film Festival Opens with Sorrentino’s La Grazia VENICE – The 81st Venice Film Festival kicked off on August 27 with the world premiere of Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia, starring acclaimed actor Toni Servillo. The festival will run through September 6, concluding with French director Cedric Jimenez’s Chien 51. The prestigious event takes […]
Heavy inflows from India into the Sutlej and Chenab rivers have triggered a flood alert across Punjab. The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) issued an urgent warning of extraordinary flooding in the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers, urging immediate evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas. According to NDMA Chairman Lt […]
Heavy Rains Cause Rivers to Swell Across Punjab, Flood Risks Rise SIALKOT – The weather department reported 198mm of rainfall at Sialkot Airport, adding to already high water levels in the region’s rivers. The Chenab River is flowing at extreme flood levels at Marala Headworks, the flood control room confirmed. Officials recorded an inflow of […]
Zverev Advances to US Open Second Round After Tough Test NEW YORK – World No. 3 Alexander Zverev opened his US Open campaign with a straight-sets victory, though it was anything but straightforward. Zverev dominated the opening set 6-2, but Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo raised his level in the second, holding serve under pressure and even […]
Ravichandran Ashwin Bids Farewell to IPL, Looks Ahead to Global Leagues MUMBAI – Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), drawing the curtains on a decorated career in the tournament that began in 2009. In a heartfelt message on social media, the 38-year-old wrote, “Special day and […]
Giants Top Cubs Behind Verlander’s Strong Outing, Extend Win Streak SAN FRANCISCO – Justin Verlander remained unbeaten against the Chicago Cubs, improving to 3-0 in his career after guiding the San Francisco Giants to a 6-2 victory on Tuesday night. The 41-year-old right-hander worked six innings, allowing seven hits and two runs while striking out […]
Gauff Battles Past Tomljanovic to Reach US Open Second Round NEW YORK – Coco Gauff overcame a rollercoaster performance to defeat Ajla Tomljanovic 6-4, 6-7 (2-7), 7-5 in a grueling first-round clash that stretched to two hours and 57 minutes at the US Open on Tuesday. The 2023 US Open champion struggled with errors throughout […]
Red Sox Power Past Orioles Behind Giolito’s Gem BALTIMORE – Trevor Story and David Hamilton each homered off Kyle Bradish as the Boston Red Sox blanked the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to five victories in the last six games. Story opened the scoring with his 21st homer of the […]
Karachi, Pakistan – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with German Consul General Rüdiger Lotz Schultze to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on trade, cultural cooperation, and foreign investment opportunities. During the meeting, the chief minister assured full cooperation from the Sindh government and emphasized the province’s potential as an […]
PESHAWAR: Flour Prices Surge Amid Wheat Hoarding, Public Worries Rise Flour prices have shot up sharply in Peshawar, with a 20-kilogram bag now costing up to Rs300 more, local dealers told ARY News on Wednesday. According to traders, flour prices have risen by Rs15 to Rs20 per kilogram. A 20kg bag of mixed flour is […]
