Newswire Lisbon: Portugal has won the award for “Best Golf Destination in the World” at the World Golf Awards 2024 in Funchal, and has also scooped the prize for “Best Golf Destination in Europe” for the third year running. The announcement came this afternoon, with Turismo de Portugal attributing the country’s success “to the integrated […]
Read MoreAthens: Greece has decided to withdraw from the World Expo scheduled for next year in Osaka, Japan, the organizer said this week, with the European country citing fiscal constraints. It is the eighth country to drop out after initially planning to participate in the expo, to be hosted by the commercial hub of western Japan, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The British High Commission this week brought together Teach For Pakistan, the Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Female players and the Barmy Army for a street cricket match in Islamabad College for Boys, G6/3, with support from the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT). This marks the arrival of […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo’s home country Portugal continues to find unique ways to honour the football legend who is known to be its greatest goal machine with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. With over 130 goals for his national team along with numerous accolades, including leading Portugal to a historic victory in Euro […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo this week scripted history during the international break, scoring his 900th goal during Portugal’s Nations League fixture vs Croatia. The former Manchester United star is now back with his Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, and was also awarded a special ‘GOAT’ jersey by the club with the number 900 on […]
Read MoreDing Gang China’s Zheng Qinwen defeated her old rival, Donna Vekic, in a rematch of their Olympic final on Monday, advancing to the US Open quarterfinals. During the match, some spectators shouted the racially discriminatory English slur “yellow banana.” With unwavering courage, Zheng boldly responded, “I will beat you!” Why did Zheng feel offended? In […]
Read MoreDing Gang The Paris Olympics have ended, and we witnessed a nail-biter. Team USA and Team China ended up in a dead heat, each securing 40 gold medals. Talk about a photo finish! This tie reflects the changing dynamics of global power. However, when discussing the geopolitical meaning of China’s challenge, many Western analysts need […]
Read MoreParis: Pakistan’s golden boy, Arshad Nadeem, who recently clinched the gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, was greeted with overwhelming warmth and national pride amid drumbeat upon his arrival at the Pakistan Embassy in Paris. The streets surrounding the embassy echoed with chants of “Pakistan Zindabad” and “Arshad Nadeem Zindabad,” as members of the […]
Read MoreGlobal Times As the hashtag “Radiant post-2000s have started to take responsibility” gains traction on Chinese social media, young Chinese athletes are making youthful waves in Paris. On the global stage of the Olympics, these athletes embody the spirit of the games with their exceptional performances, breaking records and achieving miracles through their determination and […]
Read MoreParis: A meet and greet event with the athletes representing Pakistan at the Paris 2024 Olympics was hosted this week at the Embassy of Pakistan in France led by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed. Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah Khan represented Government of Pakistan at the Olympics Opening Ceremony was the Chief Guest. Members […]
Read MoreDing Gang In a twist worthy of a Hollywood screenplay, the US team recently edged out Chinese team by a mere two points in the 2024 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), ending China’s decade reign. Each team has six representatives, and there are six problems, each worth 7 points, with a total of 252 points. The […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: French climber Benjamin Vedrines summited Pakistan’s K2 in record time on July 28, reaching the top of the world’s second-highest mountain in just under 11 hours. The 32-year-old specialist in high-speed ascents – made without the aid of oxygen – left K2 base camp just after midnight on July 27 and reached […]
Read MoreParsi: French authorities have recalled Olympics-branded water bottles for children containing excessive levels of endocrine disruptor Bisphenol A. The reusable bottles made by the Vilac company have “levels of Bisphenol A not in line with regulations” on products designed for contact with foods, government website Rappel Conso (Consumer Recall) said. The white-coloured flasks with beige, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott this week met with a delegation from the Pakistan Football League (PFL) to discuss the league’s vibrant launch in Lahore and the prospects for significant investments in Pakistan. During the meeting, High Commissioner Marriott praised the PFL organisers and promoters, emphasizing that UK investments in the league represent […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week said that he was looking forward to the volleyball competition between Pakistan and Australia. “Look forward to an exciting series,” he posted on X, citing the Australian volleyball team’s upcoming visit to Pakistan. The Australian volleyball team will arrive in Pakistan on May 26 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome this week held a meet-and-greet session with the Pakistan cricket team at the US embassy in Islamabad in a display of support for the ‘Green Shirts’ ahead of the highly anticipated Twenty20 World Cup 2024. The development came amid Pakistan’s preparations for the mega […]
Read MoreAiman Nakispekova Astana: World-renowned eagle huntress Aisholpan Nurgaiypkyzy from Mongolia recently moved to Kazakhstan, her historical homeland. She achieved global recognition following the release of “Berkutchi (Eagle Huntress)” documentary in 2016. In acknowledgment of her bravery and indomitable spirit, Nurgaiypkyzy received accolades in New York, Mongolia’s highest honor, and the Asia Game Changer Award in […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron this week called for unity in the country in his New Year’s Eve address Sunday as it prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games, after a difficult year for his government. Speaking from the gardens of the Elysee Palace, with the flags of the Olympic nations behind him, he promised […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week hosted the Pakistani cricketers at the Pakistan House here. “HE Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia, hosted the Pakistani team at the Pakistan House in Canberra,” the Pakistani High Commission posted on X with the picture. Pakistan team is in Australia to […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Australia on wining the Cricket World Cup. “Brilliant – Congratulations on winning #CWC2023,” the envoy posted on X. Earlier, Australia triumphed over the home team and main favorite, India, in the final of the Cricket World Championship in front of a crowd of […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Paris: Princess of Wales Kate Middleton celebrated England’s win in the first round of the Rugby World Cup in Marseilles, France this week. The future queen turned to Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, and shared stunning photos with the England Rugby players after the team defeated Argentina 27-1. She wrote, “Well done @EnglandRugby! […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Rome will host the 13th leg of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Roma Tour, part of the world’s most prestigious show jumping circuit, at the Circus Maximus from 15-17 September. Hailed as the “Formula 1” of equestrian sports, the elite event will see top show jumpers competing in front of crowds in the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Lahore: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott visited Gaddafi Stadium and met with officials and players of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during a visit to Lahore. As part of her visit, the British High Commissioner held a meeting with Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee. The meeting involved discussions on cricket […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Nepal coach sees Asia Cup as chance for players to learn from Pakistan, India Monty Desai, the head coach of the Nepal cricket team, maintained a pragmatic outlook, refraining from making bold predictions about victory Monty Desai, the head coach of the Nepal cricket team, believes that his players have a valuable […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri has congratulated the Pakistani cricket team on achieving the number one position in ICC ODI ranking. “Congratulations – Pakistan regains No. 1 position in the ICC ODI rankings. Well done Team Pakistan,” he tweeted. Pakistan achieved the number one position in the ICC ODI […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Asia Cup is a major event and our best chance to play Good brand of cricket. Future years will be promising for Nepal cricket if we play good cricket. We will compete against the two best cricket teams in the world: Pakistan and India. Pakistan is famed for its bowling factories, […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The All Pakistan Chinese Overseas Youth Federation (APCOYF) organised the Jashan-e-Azadi cricket match between journalists and artists of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to express solidarity with the nation on the 76th Anniversary of the Independence Day. The match played between the Media-XI and Showbiz-XI was won by the former […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Gianluigi Buffon has taken a role with the Italian national football team, the goalkeeping great announced on Saturday three days after hanging up his gloves. The 45-year-old will assist head coach Roberto Mancini as Italy’s delegation chief, a post formerly occupied by the late Gianluca Vialli. “The blue jersey is part of my […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan is celebrating a win at World Junior Squash Championship after a long wait of 37 years. Hamza Khan, 17, on Sunday won the title after defeating Egypt’s Mohamed Zakaria 3-1 in a thrilling match in Melbourne, Australia. The last time a Pakistani won the championship was in 1986 when the legendary Jansher […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari this week congratulated 24 mountaineers – including Nepalese members – who scaled 8125 meters Nanga Parbat without oxygen Four Pakistanis along with nationals from Nepal, France, Mexico and Russia were part of group that scaled Parbat. Summiters’ included Kristin Harila (Nepal), Tenjen Sherpa aka Lama (Nepal), […]
Read MoreRome: Ducati’s world champion Francesco Bagnaia won the sprint race at the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello in rainy conditions this week to remain top of the championship standings. He headed an all-Ducati podium, with Marco Bezzecchi of the VR46 satellite team set up by Valentino Rossi coming second and Team Gresini’s Jorge Martin third. […]
Read MoreLondon: Ex-England bowler and World Cup winner Anya Shrubsole will retire from professional cricket after The Hundred. The 31-year-old helped lead the Southern Vipers to victory in the Charlotte Edwards Cup and was named player of the match for her 2-24 with the ball. “I’m going to play in The Hundred and then retire,” she […]
Read MoreOlbia: Belgium’s Thierry Neuville, driving a Hyundai, jumped from fifth to second in the drivers’ standings after winning the Rally of Italy in Sardinia this week. Neuville headed Esapekka Lappi of Finland in a 1-2 finish for Hyundai at round six of 13 of the World Rally Championship. It was the Belgian’s 18th career success […]
Read MoreLondon: Less than two weeks ahead of the first Ashes Test in Birmingham, England have been dealt a major blow with another player going down with an injury. England’s lead spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the Ashes series with a lower back (lumbar) stress fracture. The left-arm spinner developed symptoms during the […]
Read MoreNewswire BC Lions wide receiver Jevoni Robinson, right, is shown at BC Lions CFL training camp in this May 16, 2023 handout photo. It was an assistant basketball coach who first spotted Jevoni Robinson and started his unlikely path to the CFL. The six-foot-seven Robinson has suited up as a wide receiver for the Lions […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistani mountain climber Asad Ali Memon, who was stranded at Mount Everest while descending after scaling the world’s highest peak in Nepal, has been evacuated and provided medical care. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch confirmed the development, stating that the Sindh-based climber is physically safe and is currently at a hotel […]
Read MoreNewswire The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the sixth round of the 2021 Formula One season, has been called off due to severe rain and flooding in the northern Italian region. Italy’s civil protection agency had issued a red alert weather warning on Monday, and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini called for the race to be postponed […]
Read MoreSydney: Australian fast bowler Scott Boland said he turned down the opportunity to play county cricket in England so that he would be fresh heading into the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the Ashes. Only the second Indigenous Australian male to play a Test, Boland made his debut in December 2021 at the last […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik, son of late Senator Rehman Malik, this week lauded Hari Budha Magar for creating history as he successfully conquered Mount Everest. “What an amazing feat. A testament to the indefatigably of the human spirit,” he tweeted. On May 19, Hari stood victorious atop the world’s tallest mountain as the […]
Read MoreLock Haven: Outside play supports healthy development in all children. When a child with an intellectual or physical disability is able to explore and participate in outside play, the benefits are twofold. Not only do they work on their developmental skills (motor, social, communication and cognitive) but they also feel included, boosting their self-esteem. That, […]
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