Venus Williams Returns to US Open Doubles Quarter-Finals After 7 Years New York – Tennis legend Venus Williams, 45, teamed up with rising star Leylah Fernandez to defeat Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova and China’s Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4, securing a spot in the US Open doubles quarter-finals. This marks Williams’ first Grand Slam doubles quarter-final appearance […]
Mitchell Starc to Focus on Test Cricket, Steps Away from T20Is Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has announced he will step away from T20 internationals to focus on Australia’s packed Test schedule and the 2027 ODI World Cup. The 35-year-old has been a mainstay for Australia in T20 cricket, playing 65 matches and starring in the […]
Pakistan to Submit Detailed Response to IMF, Highlights Anti-Corruption Measures ISLAMABAD – Pakistan will submit a comprehensive response to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, officials said, emphasizing the reforms and measures taken to curb corruption and improve governance in the public sector. The government maintained that governance indicators in Pakistan have shown significant improvement. […]
Gold Hits Record $3,501 as Markets React to US Dollar and AI Surge in China Gold prices soared to a new all-time high of $3,501.59 per ounce during early trading in Asia on Tuesday, surpassing the previous record of $3,500.10 set in April. The surge comes as investors digest a weaker US dollar and the […]
Audi Sets Ambitious Sales Target as It Looks to Rebound Audi is aiming high. The German luxury carmaker is quietly eyeing an annual sales record, signaling a more aggressive strategy after several challenging years that saw its sales slip. The brand has been a source of concern for parent company Volkswagen, grappling with delayed model […]
Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe Resigns After Code of Conduct Breach ZURICH – Nestlé has announced the abrupt resignation of Chief Executive Officer Laurent Freixe following an internal investigation into a workplace relationship that violated company policy. Freixe, who took over as CEO just a year ago after the exit of Mark Schneider, stepped down after […]
UN Agency Warns of Rising Chances of La Niña This Year GENEVA – The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that there is a growing likelihood of La Niña conditions developing later this year, with global weather patterns set to feel its impact. La Niña is a natural climate phenomenon that cools ocean […]
Deadly Protests Rock Indonesia as UN Calls for Probe JAKARTA – At least six people have been killed in Indonesia since protests broke out last week, triggered by the circulation of video footage showing a young delivery driver allegedly killed by a paramilitary police unit. The Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) […]
Belgium to Recognize Palestine at UN, Announces Sanctions on Israel BRUSSELS – Belgium will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session and impose firm sanctions on Israel, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot announced on Monday. Prévot, writing on X, said the decision was made in response to the ongoing […]
Gaza Crisis Deepens as Genocide Scholars Accuse Israel of Atrocities GAZA CITY – The International Association of Genocide Scholars has passed a resolution declaring that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, adding fresh international scrutiny to the ongoing conflict. Israel has not yet responded to the statement, but has consistently rejected […]
