Category: 3. Middle East

Australia chase 356 to beat England as the Cricket World Cup holders open their Champions Trophy account in Lahore. Josh Inglis marshalled two-time champion Australia’s record-breaking run chase at the Champions Trophy with a 77-ball century to… Continue Reading

Inspired by LeBron James and Roger Federer, Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva wrapped up a fairytale week in Dubai by becoming the youngest ever WTA 1000 champion with victory over Clara Tauson on Saturday. After ousting three Grand Slam winners,… Continue Reading

Japan’s Forever Young hunted down Hong Kong racing royalty Romantic Warrior to land the world’s richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh on Saturday. Romantic Warrior is the highest-earning racehorse of all time, turning up at the Saudi… Continue Reading

French President Emmanuel Macron calls the incident ‘Islamist terrorism’, as the alleged perpetrator is taken in police custody. At least one person has died and two police officers have been seriously injured in a stabbing incident in eastern… Continue Reading

Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging the Gaza ceasefire agreement, saying the Israeli government is not engaging in negotiations for the second phase of the deal due to end on March 1. Details of the second… Continue Reading

Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed says his fast bowlers are “match-winners” and will pull out something special against archrivals India in their pivotal Champions Trophy clash on Sunday. Hosts and defending champions Pakistan need to win the… Continue Reading