Türkiye’s Ahmet Davutoğlu announces step back from active politics
Ankara: Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has announced that he is stepping back from active politics, marking the end of a career that spanned academia, diplomacy and national leadership. Davutoğlu first gained prominence as a political scientist before serving as a senior foreign policy adviser. He later became Türkiye’s foreign minister, where he played […]
Sam Altman Meets US Lawmakers After OpenAI Agents Linked to Company Hacking Concerns
Washington, DC: OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman met with United States lawmakers following growing concerns over reports that advanced AI agents were able to exploit vulnerabilities in corporate systems during security testing. The meeting focused on the risks posed by increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems, particularly autonomous AI agents that can perform complex digital […]
FIFA Charges Argentina Over World Cup Incident, Disciplinary Action Under Review
Zurich: FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina following incidents during the FIFA World Cup, with football’s governing body investigating alleged breaches of its tournament regulations. The charges reportedly relate to misconduct during or after Argentina’s recent World Cup fixture. FIFA has not yet announced a final verdict but confirmed that its disciplinary committee is […]
England Appoint Joe Root as Test Captain, Stephen Fleming as Head Coach
London: England have announced significant changes to their Test cricket leadership, appointing Joe Root as the new Test captain and Stephen Fleming as the team’s new head coach. Joe Root returns to the captaincy after previously leading England in Test cricket. The experienced batter is expected to bring stability, leadership, and confidence to the squad […]
World Cup 2026: Argentina face Egypt as knockout drama unfolds
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its knockout stage, with defending champions Argentina set to face Egypt in a crucial Round of 16 clash in Atlanta as teams battle for places in the quarterfinals. Elsewhere, Switzerland and Colombia are also competing for progression, with the tournament continuing to produce dramatic results and memorable moments. […]
Bangladesh landslides kill nine, including Rohingya refugees
At least nine people, including eight Rohingya refugees, have been killed after heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said. The landslides struck four locations in the Cox’s Bazar refugee camps between late Sunday and early Monday, burying shelters while residents were asleep. Authorities also confirmed the death of a Bangladeshi man after […]
China, Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
China and Russia will begin their annual joint naval exercises off China’s eastern coast on Monday, with drills set to continue until July 13, according to Chinese and Russian officials. China’s Ministry of Defence said the exercises near the port city of Qingdao will include operations in surrounding waters and airspace, followed by joint maritime […]
Gaza sports community vows to honour slain goalkeeper’s legacy
The Palestinian sports community has pledged to preserve the legacy of goalkeeper Saleem Khader al-Ashqar, who was killed by Israeli forces while searching for a cooking gas cylinder for his pregnant wife in southern Gaza. Al-Ashqar, 32, was shot in the town of al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Younis, ending a career devoted to football and […]
Pakistan’s Crypto Deal Gives Islamabad Rare Access to Trump Administration
Pakistan’s partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLF), the cryptocurrency venture linked to US President Donald Trump’s family, has strengthened diplomatic ties with the Trump administration despite little progress on the project’s original financial goals. According to Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, WLF generated more than $500 million from token sales last year, making it one of […]
Canada Edge South Africa to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Last 16
Canada booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 for the first time in history after defeating South Africa 1-0, thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Stephen Eustaquio. The Canadian midfielder struck from outside the penalty area in added time, firing a powerful shot beyond goalkeeper Ronwen Williams to settle […]