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New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has started a business inspired by one of cricket’s most painful rites of passage, launching his own line ‌of “premium alloy” boxes to protect players’ most sensitive area. Worn inside a player’s briefs as a shield for the groin, boxes are an essential piece of protective kit for batters facing deliveries that can exceed 140 km/hr (87 mph). Williamson said a ball from South Africa’s feared fast man Dale Steyn in 2012 cracked his box and inspired the “Cover” brand he had co-founded. “It was extremely painful and it just absolutely dropped me,” the former New Zealand captain said…

Senior actor Asim Bukhari passed away here on Wednesday at the age of 76. Asim Bukhari had been suffering from kidney and heart problems for some time and had been hospitalised for the past fifteen days. Asim Bukhari worked in numerous TV dramas, stage and films. He was also known as an acting teacher. It should be noted that Asim Bukhari’s son, Ajlal Bukhari, is also undergoing treatment for gallstones in a London hospital. His death has lefts fans and the world of showbiz saddened, who paid glowing tributes to the versatile actor. They prayed may rest his soul in…

PARIS: Here are the latest events in the Middle East war: Blasts heard over Jerusalem and in Dubai Blasts were heard over occupied Jerusalem on Thursday, AFP journalists said, after the Israeli military reported missiles fired from Iran. Explosions were also heard in downtown Dubai, one very loud, an AFP correspondent reported, as Iran continued its campaign against Gulf states in response to US-Israeli attacks. Oil prices back above $100 Oil prices rose back above $100 and stocks sank Thursday as Iran’s attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude reserves…

DUBAI/BASRA: Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member on Wednesday, after projectiles struck four vessels in Gulf waters, said port, maritime security and risk firms. The latest attacks on ships linked to the US and Europe mark an escalation in the conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces, raising the number of ships struck in the region since fighting began to at least 16. Shipping in the Gulf and along the narrow Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world’s oil, has come to a near-standstill…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined Tehran’s conditions for ending the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, saying any resolution must recognise Iran’s rights, include reparations and guarantee the country will not face future attacks. The demand was articulated by Masoud Pezeshkian in a late-night tweet on Wednesday, where he referred to his conversations with the leaders of Pakistan and Russia. “The only way to end this war — ignited by the Zionist regime & US— is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int’l guarantees against future aggression,” he wrote. Pezeshkian said he had conveyed…

BEIJING: Passenger train services between China and North Korea were set to resume on Thursday following a six-year hiatus, railway authorities and tour agencies said, after the link was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and a vital source of diplomatic, economic and political support for the isolated nuclear state. Train journeys between the East Asian neighbours were halted in 2020 under strict border closures to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. However, China Railway said that regular train services would resume on Thursday, with the first set to depart from the Chinese capital on…

ISLAMABAD  : Chinese companies have announced plans to invest about $2.6 billion in Balochistan’s manufacturing sector and $14 million in the mineral industry, aiming to boost industrial growth and create jobs for local residents. The announcement was made during a meeting between a Chinese investor delegation, including Chang Jiang Industries chairman Zhang Yang, and Senate Deputy Chairman Syedal Khan. The investors also expressed interest in sectors such as agriculture, transport, and tourism over the next five years. Both sides highlighted the potential for stronger Pakistan–China economic cooperation, particularly to support Balochistan’s development.

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have made “considerable progress” in discussions on the third review of the country’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, IMF mission chief Iva Petrova said on Wednesday, adding that talks will continue in the coming days to further assess the impact of recent global developments on the economy. In a statement, she said that the IMF mission and the Pakistani authorities held discussions on the third review of the 37-month Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the 28-month arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). “While…

BEIJING: The first passenger train service between China and North Korea after a six-year hiatus is scheduled to set off ​from Beijing on Thursday, part of a series of ‌moves by China to shore up cross-border infrastructure and rebuild bilateral ties. Following a 24 hour and 41 minute journey skirting north of the Bohai Sea ​and a stopover in China’s northeastern border city of Dandong, train ​K27 from Beijing is scheduled to arrive in Pyongyang ⁠at 6:07 p.m. (0907 GMT) on Friday, according to a Tuesday notice ​from China’s railway authority. China and North Korea are “friendly neighbours” and a…

Chinese automakers gained ground in Europe’s competitive car market in 2025, but their market share varied greatly from country to country, data from automotive consultancy Inovev shows. Although Chinese firms doubled their overall share of car sales in Europe to 6% last year, they represented nearly 14% of sales in Norway, where almost all newly registered vehicles were fully electric, while making up just over 2% of sales in Germany and Slovakia. Companies including BYD, Geely Holding and Chery have expanded quickly into major markets across Europe, attracting cost-conscious buyers with cars that in some cases cost 10,000 euros ($11,902)…