WASHINGTON: The US has threatened senior Iraqi politicians with sanctions targeting the Iraqi state, including potentially its critical oil revenues, should armed groups backed by Iran be included in the next government, four sources told Reuters. The warning is the starkest example yet of US President Donald Trump’s campaign to curb Iran-linked groups’ influence in…
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States will meet in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for the second day of negotiations on a plan being pushed by US President Donald Trump to end the almost four-year-long war. The first known direct contact between Ukrainian and Russian officials on the proposal…
CISARUA, Indonesia: A landslide killed at least seven people and more than 80 are missing on Indonesia’s main island of Java Saturday, a disaster official said. The landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck a village in the region of West Bandung at around 2:30 am, damaging houses. “A landslide occurred in West Bandung Regency, West…
BEIJING: China said on Saturday the senior vice chairman of its powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) and another high-ranking official were under investigation for suspected “serious violations of discipline”, a common euphemism for corruption. The announcement marks the latest push in a sweeping drive to root out graft at all levels of the party and…
KASHMORE: Several wanted bandits laid down arms during a joint operation of police, rangers and other law enforcement agencies in Ghelpur riverine area in Kashmore-Kandhkot district. Several bandits wanted to Ghotki, Kashmore and Rahim Yar Khan districts surrendered during the operation. The bandits that lay down arms included bandit Akbar Kosh, Jeeal Kosh who were…
Inter Milan found themselves two goals down to relegation-battling Pisa but fought back to earn a 6-2 win at the San Siro on Saturday, as the hosts continue to set the pace at the top of the Serie A standings. Stefano Moreo scored twice to put Pisa 2-0 up, the first thanks to a howler…
Extreme heat triggered the suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up champion Jannik Sinner before he battled into the last 16. Players and spectators roasted on day seven at Melbourne Park, where temperatures were forecast to soar to 40C. The tournament has a Heat Stress Scale…
Amanda Anisimova ramped up her Australian Open title charge with a 6-1, 6-4 beating of fellow American Peyton Stearns on Saturday to reach the last 16 in imperious fashion. The fourth seed defied a Melbourne Park heatwave to run out a comfortable winner in 71 minutes in roasting sunshine. The impressive 24-year-old will play either…
Scotland have replaced Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, following a protracted dispute between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) over playing matches in India, reports Cricbuzz. The decision brings an end to weeks of uncertainty after the ICC set a 24-hour deadline for Bangladesh to confirm…
Silver prices rose above $100 an ounce for the first time ever on Friday, while gold hit another record en route to $5,000/oz as investors pile into safe-haven assets amid geopolitical turmoil and on expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts. Spot silver jumped 4.5% to $100.49 an ounce by 1649 GMT. “Silver should continue to…