An Afghan government defence official said Sunday that a deal over Bagram airbase was “not possible”, after US President Donald Trump said he wanted the former US base back. Bagram, the largest airbase in Afghanistan, located north of the capital Kabul, was the centre of US operations in their 20-year year-war against the Taliban. Trump…
LAHORE: The Punjab archaeology department has launched a plan for the conservation and development of the historic Bhera Walled City. The initiative includes the preservation of ancient walls, restoration of gateways, improvement of the urban fabric, and provision of visitor-friendly facilities while ensuring that the cultural identity and authenticity of Bhera remain intact. According to…
LAHORE: The bid to rescue a PML-N-leaning journalist over his distasteful and derogatory remarks against Sindhi people has brought the Maryam Nawaz — led Punjab government and the PPP-led Sindh government at odds. The former clarified that it was not playing the “province card” — an accusation the latter had not explicitly made through any…
Robin Levinson-King and Sarah SmithNorth America editor in Arizona Watch: Key moments from Charlie Kirk’s memorial service US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a memorial service in Arizona. Trump was the headline speaker at…
Sep 21, 2025, 08:20 PM ET HOUSTON — Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 58th home run on Sunday night, a two-run shot in the second inning against the Houston Astros. The Mariners were up 5-0 after a grand slam by J.P. Crawford in the second when Raleigh, who was batting left-handed, connected…
It’s been a busy stretch for Air’s Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel. For the past 20 months and counting, the French duo has been on the road celebrating the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut, Moon Safari. Technically, the album hit that milestone in 2023, but Air has never been a band bound by the…
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) confirmed the investigation on Sunday, saying Tong was suspected of serious violations of discipline and law – a phrase often used as a euphemism for corruption. The CCDI gave no further details of the investigation, but business news outlet Caixin reported in August that Tong – once a…
FAISALABAD: Adviser to the prime minister on Political and Public Affairs, Senator Rana Sanaullah Khan, said on Saturday that Pakistan’s political and military leadership are working in unison to shape the country’s future independently. Addressing the business community at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), he emphasised the significance of the recent Pak-Saudi…
ISLAMABAD: The mastermind behind a daring passenger train hijacking in Balochistan has been killed under mysterious circumstances in Afghanistan, reinforcing Pakistan’s claims that terrorist groups of different hues have formed a nexus across the border where they maintain safe havens. Gul Rahman, aka Ustad Mureed, affiliated with the Majeed Brigade, the suicide squad of the…
Tim McManus Close Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. Sarah Barshop Close Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She…
