Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation
Qlayaa, Lebanon: Israel’s flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the countr…
Hundreds arrested as clashes erupt in Paris on PSG victory night
Paris, France: Police on Saturday detained more than 280 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champion…
India cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel
India will cut its export duty on petrol diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the fortnight starting June 1, its government said in a statement on Saturday.The duty on ex…
Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher pe…
Evans wins Rally Japan to stretch world championship lead
Toyota City, Japan: Britain’s Elfyn Evans increased his lead at the top of the World Rally Championship on Sunday after winning in Japan for his second victory of the season.The W…
Vingegaard clinches solo victory in Giro stage 20
GEMONA DEL FRIULI, Italy: Overall leader Jonas Vingegaard launched an attack during the punishing final climb to clinch victory in stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday, ensuri…
Fernandez surges to shock Italian MotoGP sprint win
Mugello, Italy: Spain’s Raul Fernandez caused a major upset by speeding to a shock win in Saturday’s sprint race at the Italian MotoGP, while Jorge Martin set a new speed record a…
Minhas leaves Australia in a spin as Pakistan win milestone ODI
Rawalpindi, Pakistan: Spinner Arafat Minhas became the first Pakistan bowler to take five wickets on his ODI debut on Saturday as the hosts eased to a five-wicket win over Austral…
Wiebes disqualified from Giro d’Italia Women after winning opening stage
Lorena Wiebes was disqualified from the women’s Giro d’Italia for a violation of bike weight regulations on Saturday, hours after winning the opening stage.The Dutchwoman, who r…
Defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova
Paris, France: Neil FULTON Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in three sets to Austrian Anastasia Potapova to end her Roland Garros title defence on Saturday.The two-ti…