USA Hold New Zealand to 1–1 Draw in Thrilling World Cup Clash
Claire Danahy’s Brilliant Equalizer Rescues USA as Defense Stands Firm in Final Minutes Wavre, Belgium: The USA and New Zealand played out an exciting 1–1 draw in the second phase of the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup, with both teams creating opportunities in a tense and closely contested encounter. New Zealand struck first in […]
Pakistan Rally to Beat Japan 4–3 in World Cup Classification Match
Hanan Shahid Scores Winning Goal as Pakistan Complete Impressive Comeback By Asim Siddiqui Pakistan produced a thrilling comeback to defeat Japan 4–3 in their opening classification-round match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026. Japan started strongly and took a 2–0 lead, putting Pakistan under early pressure. Pakistan responded with determination as Waheed Ashraf […]
US Aircraft Carrier Crew Faces Mounting Strain as Iran War Prolongs Deployment
WASHINGTON: Conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are reportedly becoming increasingly difficult as the US aircraft carrier enters its ninth month at sea amid the ongoing Iran war, with concerns ranging from shortages of basic supplies and deteriorating sanitation to serious mental health pressures among sailors. The aircraft carrier, which has been deployed for far […]
Pakistan Marks 79th Independence Day as Leaders Call for Stability, Reforms and Peace
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is celebrating its 79th Independence Day with national enthusiasm as the country’s top political leadership called for political stability, institutional reforms, economic progress and regional peace. The nation is observing August 14 with traditional zeal and fervour, with special prayers held at mosques across the country for peace, solidarity, prosperity and the continued […]
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Unveiled With Slimmer Design and Tensor G6 Chip
Google has officially launched the Pixel 11 Pro Fold at its Made by Google event, introducing a redesigned foldable smartphone with a slimmer and lighter body, improved durability, upgraded cameras and the company’s latest Tensor G6 processor. The new foldable is nearly 10% lighter and almost 1mm thinner than its predecessor, making it more comfortable […]
UN Warns World Is Falling Behind on Biodiversity Protection Goals
The world is not on track to meet its commitments to protect nature and biodiversity by 2030, the United Nations’ biodiversity chief has warned, raising concerns ahead of a major international conference in Armenia. Astrid Schomaker, executive secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, said countries must significantly accelerate their efforts if they are […]
Spotify to Label AI-Generated Artists With New Persona Badge
Spotify is introducing a new feature that will alert listeners when an artist’s identity may have been generated by artificial intelligence, giving users greater transparency about the music they are hearing. The streaming platform says its new AI Persona badge will begin appearing on selected artist profiles from mid-September. The label is designed to indicate […]
Rare Solar Eclipse Draws Millions Across Europe
Millions of people across Europe looked to the skies on Wednesday as the Moon moved across the Sun, creating one of the continent’s most significant solar eclipses in decades. Observers across much of the United Kingdom saw the Moon block more than 90% of the Sun’s surface — the largest coverage visible from the UK […]
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97, Leaving Lasting Economic Legacy
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, one of the leading figures behind China’s economic transformation and integration into the global economy, has died at the age of 97. Zhu served as premier from 1998 to 2003, a crucial period when China accelerated economic reforms, expanded international trade and attracted increasing levels of foreign investment. Key Role […]
Mothers Describe Guilt and Anger Over Pregnancy Risks Linked to Sodium Valproate
Women who took the epilepsy medicine sodium valproate during pregnancy and say they were not adequately warned about its potential risks have described experiencing a mixture of “guilt” and anger over the consequences for their children. Sodium valproate is used to treat epilepsy and can also be prescribed for bipolar disorder. However, medical authorities have […]