The Italian posted a stunning 1:26.492 on his Aprilia, smashing Jorge Martin’s previous best AUSTRALIA: Marco Bezzecchi demolished the Australian MotoGP lap record in setting the standard during second practice on Friday, becoming the first rider ever to dip below 1:27 at Phillip Island. The Italian, who won the Indonesia sprint race a fortnight ago…
The champions have slumped to three straight defeats, surrendering top spot to Arsenal LONDON: Liverpool will be desperate to recapture their spark against bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend but Ruben Amorim’s men will harbour hopes of pinching a rare win at Anfield. The champions have lost just one of their past 14 Premier League…
The actor steps into Tokyo, learning the language and rediscovering purpose through Hikari’s new film LONDON: Actor Brendan Fraser immersed himself in Japanese culture and language for his role in the comedy drama Rental Family. Directed and co-written by filmmaker Hikari, the movie sees Fraser play Phillip, an American actor who travelled to Tokyo to…
The German giants have won all 10 matches this season, scoring 36 goals and conceding seven BERLIN: League leaders Bayern Munich host second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with both sides unbeaten after opening the season in top form. Bayern have won 10 from 10 in all competitions, scoring 36 goals and conceding seven. Star striker…
With Lewandowski and Olmo ruled out, the Catalans hope to regain form ahead of crucial run BARCELONA: Injury-hit Barcelona expect to have Lamine Yamal back fit to face Girona in La Liga on Saturday, in a welcome boost as the Catalans aim to bounce back from a damaging defeat with the Clasico in their sights….
LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday the plan to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League match at Aston Villa was the “wrong choice” after police advised the club no away fans could be at the game due to security concerns. “This is the wrong decision. We will not tolerate…
Micron plans to stop supplying server chips to China after a ban on its products in critical Chinese infrastructure Micron plans to stop supplying server chips to data centers in China after the business failed to recover from a 2023 government ban on its products in critical Chinese infrastructure, two people briefed on the decision…
In 2006-07, a 1 percent withholding tax was imposed on commercial imports of gold in the country. Photo: Express News Gold prices surged sharply in both international and local markets, reaching unprecedented levels amid geopolitical tensions and strong demand. Spot gold prices surpassed $4,300 per ounce for the first time on Thursday, gaining 7.6% this…
The South Korean Air Force Black Eagles aerobatic team perform during Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seongnam. Source: Reuters South Korea kicked off its largest-ever arms fair on Friday, with firms expected to show off new unmanned and artificial intelligence-enhanced weapons from howitzers to suicide drones, as Seoul seeks to strengthen its…
A transport businessman who was starting construction on a plot on the outskirts of Karachi has been threatened by extortionists who have demanded one million rupees, it emerged on Friday. Complainant Sarfaraz Ali told the Shah Latif Police that when construction began on his plot four men turned up on two motorcycles, brandishing pistols. They…
