Saudi Arabia returns 12,000 fake Pakistani passports to embassy on October 19, 2023As part of an investigation into claims that identity cards and passports were issued to illegal immigrants, The News reported that Saudi Arabia has given the embassy 12,000 Pakistani passports that Afghan nationals were using. There is now a committee looking into the 12,000 Afghans in Saudi Arabia who had fake Pakistani passports recovered from […]
Australia, Sri Lanka set to clash in must win game on October 19, 2023LUCKNOW: Even in a tournament with nine group-stage matches which allows room for a slip up or two, you don’t want to be 0-3 early in the competition. But that’s exactly the situation which will confront one of Australia and Sri Lanka after they face off in Lucknow in what already shapes as a contest […]
Bagnaia wins in Indonesia to reclaim title lead on October 19, 2023LOMBOK: Italy’s Francesco Bagnaia won the Indonesia MotoGP on Sunday with a spectacular ride that took him back to the top of the championship standings after rival Jorge Martin crashed out. Maverick Vinales (Aprilia) came in a close second behind the 26-year-old Ducati star, with Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) in third at the Mandalika circuit on […]
Bellingham can make difference for England: Trippier on October 19, 2023LONDON: Jude Bellingham could provide England the spark they need, defender Kieran Trippier said ahead of a Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy. Bellingham has been in superb form since joining Real Madrid in the close season transfer window, scoring 10 goals in his first 10 starts for his new team in all competitions. “He can […]
Germany cruise past United States 3-1 in friendly on October 19, 2023NEW YORK: Germany’s new head coach Julian Nagelsmann enjoyed his debut as the four-time world champions recovered from a goal down to beat the United States 3-1 away in a friendly on Saturday. The Euro 2024 hosts were in freefall last month as they suffered a shock 4-1 loss at home to Japan but were […]
Angel Yin wins in Shanghai for maiden LPGA title on October 19, 2023SHANGHAI: Angel Yin won on the LPGA Tour for the first time as she held her nerve on the first playoff hole to beat world number one Lilia Vu in Shanghai on Sunday. On a dramatic final day that saw the lead change hands repeatedly at Qizhong Garden Golf Club, the Americans both finished 14-under […]
Winless Australia struggling to read WC wickets: Cummins on October 19, 2023LUCKNOW: Australia are struggling to read the wickets at the World Cup in India and are adapting to the conditions “on the fly”, skipper Pat Cummins said on Sunday as the five-times champions look for their first win of the tournament. Australia are ninth in the standings after they were beaten by India and South […]
Sam Kerr inspires Chelsea to victory over Westham on October 19, 2023LONDON: Chelsea’s Australian striker Sam Kerr scored in the 36th minute of her first game of the season to set her side on course for a 2-0 home win over West Ham United on Saturday that lifts the champions to the top of the Women’s Super League table. After a frustrating opening half-hour the 30-year-old […]
Dia Mirza says she ‘was and remains uncomfortable’ with RHTDD on October 19, 2023Almost 23 years after its release, actor Dia Mirza has shared some reservations about her acting debut, Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein. The romantic drama, which also starred R Madhavan in the lead role, went on to become a hit. However, in a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Dia has revealed that she was uncomfortable […]
Madonna’s greatest hit tour to feature 40 songs on October 19, 2023Four of her children on a stage inspired by the grid of Manhattan, 80 tons of production equipment, more than 40 songs and a time machine – Madonna’s career-spanning tour kicks off on Saturday after it was postponed due to illness. The pop superstar begins her 78-show Madonna: The Celebration Tour, marking her more than […]