The strikes, confirmed by the White House early Sunday morning, targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities. The US administration framed the attacks as a response to Tehran’s continued enrichment efforts and as a warning to deter further escalation in ongoing conflict with Israel. President Donald Trump described the operation as a “necessary and proportionate act to prevent a …
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World leaders urged restraint on Friday after Israel pounded Iran, striking 100 targets including nuclear and military sites, and killing senior figures. At least 20 senior Iranian commanders, including the head of the revolutionary guards, Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, were killed in Israel’s strikes, two regional sources. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran will make Israel …
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Gold medallist Summer McIntosh of Canada celebrates holding a flag after winning Women’s 400m Ind. Medley, Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France, July 29, 2024. — Reuters MONTREAL: Summer McIntosh smashed the decade-old world record in the women’s 200m individual medley on Monday, touching the wall in 2min 05.70sec for her second record at the Canadian swimming trials. The 18-year-old …
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Cristiano Ronaldo looks on ahead of Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League clash against Al Ettifaq at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, December 22, 2023. — Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he would not play in the upcoming Club World Cup on Saturday, dismissing rumours he was set to transfer to one of the participating clubs. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Nations League final …
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This combination of pictures created on June 06, 2025 shows (L) US Coco Gauff and Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrating after winning separate matches. — AFP World number one Aryna Sabalenka targets a French Open title that would “mean the world” in a tantalising final against second-ranked Coco Gauff at Roland Garros on Saturday. It will be the first time the …
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A cyclist cools off at a fountain at Madrid Rio park during the second day of the heatwave, in Madrid, Spain, July 25, 2024. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday. The findings underscore how the continued burning of …
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Pakistan men’s cricket team preparing for T20I series against Bangladesh. — Facebook/PakistanCricketBoard Next year’s World Cup is in sight as a new-look Pakistan under Mike Hesson host a young Bangladesh team in Lahore in three Twenty20 internationals from Wednesday. The 2009 world champions Pakistan have endured a significant downturn in the last 12 months and crashed out in the first …
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Players shake hands after the match between Pakistan and India at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on September 4, 2022. —Reuters KARACHI: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are unlikely to play early matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they would be slotted in separate groups, according to Indian media. The two fierce rivals only face …
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Heartprints of Love: The record-breaking flag symbolizes the unity and dedication of the Pakistani community and their bond with the UAE — Pakistan Association Dubai DUBAI: The Pakistani community in Dubai has achieved a remarkable milestone by creating the world’s largest UAE flag featuring 24,514 human handprints, earning a Guinness World Record. The event, hosted at the Pakistan Association Dubai …
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Dr Nima Nassiri (left) with patient Oscar Larrainzar (center) and Dr Inderbir Gill (right). — Instagram/@uscurology WASHINGTON: Surgeons at a hospital in Los Angeles, California have successfully performed the world’s first human bladder transplant, hospital officials said. The surgery, performed May 4 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, is a promising development for other patients suffering from serious bladder disorders. …
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