According to UK government-funded research released on Sunday, Russia has converted an old factory in Saint Petersburg into a so-called troll farm to disseminate disinformation and target Kremlin critics, including international leaders. The site in the Russian city is allegedly being used to “spread lies” on social media and in comment sections of popular websites, … Read more
The return of Brittney Griner to the United States remains a “high priority,” according to a US State Department spokeswoman, following the release of Trevor Reed in a prisoner swap with Russia. Griner, a seven-time All-Star with the Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold champion with Team USA, was detained in February at Sheremetyevo International … Read more
The global’s biggest safety frame said Sunday it’s miles “extremely worried” after numerous of its Ukrainian individuals were believed to were arrested in pro-Russian separatist territories inside the country’s east. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) evacuated lots of its group of workers from the country after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on … Read more
Pakistan’s second home Test against Australia at the National Stadium Karachi was one of the greatest games in the longest format, as the Green Shirts managed to end the match in an unbelievable draw despite many hurdles. Skipper Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique played a monumental inning with a 228-run third-wicket stand which was defined … Read more
Global stock markets dropped sharply Friday after the Federal Reserve warned of a competitive tightening of economic policy to tame runaway inflation. Frankfurt misplaced 2.5 percent on the near, and Paris ended off 2 percent as investors shrugged off a survey displaying the EU bloc’s financial interest improved in April at the same time as … Read more
The destiny of PCB’s presidency remains unresolved more than a week after Imran Khan and his cabinet were deposed. Ramiz Raja, the current board chairman, was hand-picked by Imran when he was prime minister last year, having captained Imran in over half of his 255 international matches. With Imran gone, though, questions over Ramiz’s future … Read more
Senegal admitted to jet-gas delivery issues on Tuesday but denied that there was no inventory after the capital’s airport warned that planes might no longer be capable of refuel. On Monday night, Blaise-Diagne International Airport said that “adverse worldwide conditions” and volatility in commodities markets had severely disrupted resources of jet fuel. The airport, near … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has invited his French counterpart to visit Ukraine to look for himself proof that Russian forces have dedicated “genocide,” a time period President Emmanuel Macron has prevented. “I talked to him yesterday,” Zelensky told CNN in an interview recorded on Friday but broadcast on Sunday. “I just told him … Read more
Shuffling down the corridor of a refugee centre in Ukraine with his grey tracksuit sleeve rolled to his shoulder, 71-year-old Vladimir Loginov famous for the stays of a severed limb says he can nevertheless experience. “It was on the 21st of March, I went out to smoke. Then a shell hit. I misplaced my arm,” … Read more
Pope Francis on Sunday known without cost get the right of entry to the holy websites in Jerusalem as he introduced his annual Easter deal amid simmering violence among Israelis and Palestinians within the Holy City. “May there be peace for the Middle East, racked by years of conflict and division. On this glorious day, … Read more
Pakistan cricket team have been busy for the past few months and it seems that the upcoming 12 months will also be full of domestic and international tours and leagues. The Men in Green are scheduled to play seven Tests, 17 one-day internationals and 25 T20Is in the coming 12 months after the Pakistan Cricket … Read more
Pakistan national women’s cricket team will host Sri Lanka women’s team for three T20Is and three ODIs. Sri Lanka will arrive in Karachi on May 19 where they will have three days of practice sessions leading to the T20I series from May 24-28. The national team will begin their ICC Women’s Championship campaign on June … Read more
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The British Crown dependency of Jersey stated Wednesday it has frozen extra than $7.0 billion (6.4 billion euros) in property believed to be related to punishment hit Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. “Search warrants were executed by the States of Jersey Police on Tuesday 12 April 2022 at premises in Jersey suspected to be connected to … Read more
Pakistani left-arm pacer Mohammad Irfan hopes to play in this year’s ICC T20 World Cup 2022 scheduled in Australia. The 39-year-old said that he has been working hard on his fitness to make his way to the national squad. “I had fitness issues previously but I have worked hard on it. My bowling and fitness … Read more
Interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve are expected to improve lending earnings for large banking institutions. Now is the time for the large banks to show investors that they can prosper even if interest rates continue to rise. This week, JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), Citigroup (C), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Morgan Stanley … Read more
Doctors have removed a metal plate from India’s former cricket captain Nari Contractor’s skull, which was implanted 60 years ago after a near-fatal bouncer by West Indies’ Charlie Griffith. Contractor’s international career was cut short after 31 Tests due to a brutal knock on the back of his head while facing the Barbados fast bowler … Read more
Concerns about human rights violations by Mali’s military in its fight against jihadists have prompted the UN Secretary-General to call on the West African country’s “bilateral partners” to follow their international duties. In a confidential report acquired by AFP on Thursday, Antonio Guterres warned the UN Security Council that Mali’s counter-terrorism measures had “disastrous effects … Read more
PARIS: Russia invaded Ukraine in the early hours of February 24, setting off the worst conflict in Europe in decades. We look back on five weeks of fighting that has killed thousands of civilians, sent four million people fleeing abroad and forced Russia to review its ambitions in the face of fierce Ukrainian resistance. … Read more
Pakistan, speaking on behalf of the “Group of 77” developing countries as well as China, has called for “immediate action” to reverse global environmental harm, claiming that a healthy environment is crucial to people’s health, safety, and livelihoods. “A degraded planet poses severe limits to our well-being and prosperity as well as for our future,” … Read more
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Doha Forum on Saturday that Russia’s “bragging” about its nuclear weapons is fueling a hazardous arms race. To oppose Russian efforts to use energy as a weapon, Zelensky also urged Qatar, which hosts the annual meeting of international political and economic leaders, to enhance natural gas output. “They are … Read more
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said that Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has all the qualities of being a successful leader. Pant has been appointed as the skipper of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals. Capitals will begin their IPL campaign against five-time champions Mumbai Indians on Sunday (Mar 27). Ponting, head coach of … Read more
DUBAI: A giant white diamond named “The Rock” enters the world of the auction in Dubai for the first time on Friday. The bidding price for the precious diamond is expected to go as high as up to $30 million. The 228.31-carat pear-shaped gem, which was mined and polished in South Africa more than 20 … Read more
KARACHI: The lack of laws allowing for inflow of foreign investment capital, and appropriate venture capital friendly legislation and processes, pose considerable barriers to local and international investors alike, a report by invest2innovate stated. According to Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report 2021 by invest2innovate, much more needs to be done to improve the regulatory environment, especially … Read more
Bangladesh’s cricket board said Wednesday that former South African all-rounder Albie Morkel will join the country as a power-hitting batting coach ahead of a three-match one-day international series against the Proteas. After 50 Twenty20 matches, 58 One-Day Internationals, and a single Test, the short-format specialist’s international career came to an end in 2015. He will … Read more
West Indies and England on Saturday will face each other in the second Test of a three-match series at Kensington Oval in Barbados, with hopes of a recurrence of the batsman-friendly conditions that resulted in a draw in the first Test in Antigua. Pacers are set for another tough workout over the next five days, … Read more
The government will face a tough time in sustaining the poverty level on the back of higher fuel prices, the rupee depreciation and an increase in the electricity and gas tariffs on regular intervals. The latest poverty headcount based on the 2018/19 Household Economic Survey showed around 22 per cent of the estimated 227.9 million … Read more
Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam is now an inspiration for many fans across the country and especially children who look up to him. Babar is currently the world’s number one batsman in T20I and onde day internationals. However, he is at number nine in Test cricket. A video of a three-year-old refusing to take his … Read more
