Taliban ask to address UN General Assembly, names new envoy on September 22, 2021 The Taliban’s new foreign minister has asked to address world leaders. He wants to address at UNGA meeting in New York, a UN spokesman said Tuesday. The ambassador of the Afghan government ousted by the Taliban last month has also requested to speak with the UN yet to decide who will represent the country […]
Canada buries Pakistani Muslim family killed in hate attack on June 13, 2021In a somber, mournful morning in the London area of Ontario, scores of people gathered to offer funeral prayers of the Pakistani-Canadian Muslim family killed by the driver of a pick-up truck, in an attack last week. The attack shocked Canadians and which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a terrorist. Four members of the Afzaal […]
Man City and Chelsea: From outsiders to European elite on May 25, 2021 Champions League finalists Manchester City and Chelsea were once the brash newcomers who upset the established European powers, but they are now part of the continental elite. Pep Guardiola’s City are seeking their first Champions League title on Saturday while Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea are aiming to become European champions for the second time in […]
Ronaldo ‘still a Juve player,’ insists Pirlo before crunch finale on May 22, 2021MILAN: Cristiano Ronaldo remains very much a Juventus player, Andrea Pirlo insisted Saturday with the Portuguese star’s future in doubt going into the final game of the season. Juve’s Champions League hopes are no longer in their hands as they head for 11th-placed Bologna needing a win and hoping rivals Napoli and AC Milan slip […]
Ferrari’s Leclerc claims pole for Monaco Grand Prix on May 22, 2021Charles Leclerc will start on pole for his home Monaco Grand Prix after setting the fastest time in qualifying Saturday despite ending the session with suspension damage to his Ferrari. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will begin alongside him on the front row of Formula One’s iconic street race with world champion Lewis Hamilton on the […]
Verstappen tops Monaco final practice as Schumacher crashes on May 22, 2021Monaco: Mick Schumacher smashed up his Haas car in Monaco Grand Prix third practice on Saturday forcing the session to be red-flagged with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen topping the timesheets. Schumacher, whose father Michael was a five-time Monaco winner, was unhurt in the accident which gave his team’s mechanics an unwelcome battle against the clock […]
Flick set to be named Germany coach once ‘minor details’ finalised on May 22, 2021Berlin: Hansi Flick admitted Friday there are only “minor details” left to finalise with the out-going Bayern Munich head coach poised to take charge of Germany after the Euro 2020 finals. Flick, who has won seven titles over the last 18 months at Bayern, takes charge of his final game at home to Augsburg on […]
Dutch striker Depay to leave Lyon as free agent on May 22, 2021Paris: Memphis Depay will leave Lyon at the end of the season when his contract expires, the Dutch international striker told French daily L’Equipe in an interview published on Friday. The 27-year-old, who joined Lyon from Manchester United in January 2017, will make his final appearance for the club against Nice on Sunday in a […]
Kane hints at Man City move, praising ‘striker’s dream’ De Bruyne on May 22, 2021London: Tottenham forward Harry Kane has hinted at a move to Manchester City as speculation mounts over his future, calling the champions’ star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne a “striker’s dream”. Kane has reportedly told Spurs he wants to leave at the end of the season, and the England captain has been linked with City, Manchester […]
Messi to miss Barcelona’s last match of the season on May 21, 2021Lionel Messi will miss Barcelona’s final La Liga game of the season against Eibar on Saturday in order to “enjoy a rest” before the Copa America, the club announced. The Argentine, who is still in contract negotiations with Barcelona, was given permission to miss training on Friday by coach Ronald Koeman and, with the club […]