Bangladesh’s hopes of playing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 are hanging by a thread after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their plea to shift matches out of India, leaving the team scrambling for a last-minute solution. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president, Aminul Islam, said he is “hoping for a miracle”...
Iran has released its first official death toll from the recent nationwide protests, reporting that 3,117 people were killed during demonstrations that began in late December amid widespread unrest over economic hardship and political grievances, state media said on Wednesday. The figure—revealed by the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs and broadcast on state TV—includes...
Global music superstar Taylor Swift has been named to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming the second-youngest artist in history to receive the honour at age 36, the organisation announced. The prestigious accolade—which recognizes songwriters whose work has had a lasting impact on music—places Swift alongside legends like Stevie Wonder, who was inducted at age...
The search and recovery operation at Karachi’s Gul Plaza entered another day on Thursday, with rescue teams combing through smouldering debris days after a devastating fire reduced the shopping complex to rubble. The blaze, which erupted last weekend at the multi-storey plaza on MA Jinnah Road, has so far claimed dozens of lives, with the...
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly been forced to back down from plans to launch a military strike on Iran and a controversial proposal to seize Greenland, sources say, amid mounting pressure from NATO allies and diplomatic counterparts. According to reports, Trump told world leaders he would not use force against Greenland and instead agreed...
The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has issued a flash flood warning for the Kabul River and its tributaries for January 22 and 23, 2026, following a forecast of moderate to heavy rainfall and snowfall in Pakistan’s upper regions due to a strong western weather system expected from the evening of January 21 through January 24....
Veteran all-rounder and former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has officially announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), bringing an end to a remarkable 10-year journey in the country’s premier T20 competition. Malik shared the news on social media platform X, saying he cherishes every moment and friendship made on and off the field...
Pop superstar Billie Eilish used her acceptance speech at the 2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Awards in Atlanta to sharply criticise U.S. immigration enforcement and civil rights issues, saying Americans are witnessing neighbours being “kidnapped” and peaceful protesters “assaulted and murdered.” While accepting the award for environmental justice, Eilish linked climate action with...
American Madison Keys opened her Australian Open title defence with a tense but ultimately successful performance, rallying to beat Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-6(6), 6-1 in the first round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. The defending champion looked unusually shaky early, dropping the first four games and committing several double faults before finding her rhythm and...
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced a financial assistance package of Rs 1 crore for the family of martyred firefighter Furqan, honoring his bravery and sacrifice during a recent rescue operation. Mayor Wahab visited the bereaved household, offered condolences, and committed that Furqan’s widow will receive all pension benefits and regular financial support, while the...