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Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton has suggested that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should reconsider scheduling Pakistan-India matches during its global tournaments. Atherton said the contests, which were once seen as a symbol of sports diplomacy, have now become a “proxy for border tension” between the two countries. ‘Time to end impression’ Referring to the situation that arose during the Asia Cup, Atherton said it was time to end the impression that economic and diplomatic reasons dictate the scheduling of Pakistan-India encounters. He argued that the matches between the two rivals no longer represent healthy competition but instead mirror…

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday that Tehran’s cooperation with the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is “no longer relevant” following the reinstatement of international sanctions by European powers. “The Cairo agreement is no longer relevant for our cooperation with the IAEA,” Araghchi said, referring to a deal signed last month that aimed to restore monitoring and inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities. That framework was negotiated after Iran suspended cooperation in June, following Israeli and U.S. attacks on its nuclear and military sites. Europe triggers ‘snapback’ sanctions The announcement came days after Britain, France, and Germany invoked…

More activists deported from Israel after joining an intercepted aid flotilla to Gaza have alleged severe mistreatment by Israeli forces, saying they were harassed, deprived of food, and subjected to humiliation during detention. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which sought to break the naval blockade of Gaza and deliver symbolic aid, was intercepted between Wednesday and Friday. About 450 participants were arrested during the Israeli operation, sparking widespread criticism and global protests. Italian activist Cesare Tofani, speaking at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Sunday, said, “We were treated terribly … from the army to the police, there was harassment,” according to Italy’s…

US President Donald Trump has urged mediators to “move fast” as high-stakes peace talks aimed at ending the Gaza war begin in Egypt. The negotiations bring together delegations from Israel and Hamas for indirect discussions over Trump’s proposed 20-point ceasefire plan. Trump said the talks had been “very successful” so far and that the first phase “should be completed this week.” He warned, however, that “time is of the essence or massive bloodshed will follow,” emphasizing the urgency of achieving an agreement. Hamas softens stance on key points Hamas has agreed to several provisions in the U.S. peace plan, including…

Israel continued its air and ground offensive across Gaza on Sunday, killing at least 24 Palestinians just hours before indirect talks between Israel and Hamas were set to begin in Egypt to discuss a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan. According to Gaza’s Nasser Medical Complex, four asylum seekers were among those killed near an aid distribution centre north of Rafah. Despite global appeals to halt hostilities, Israeli forces maintained operations across central Gaza and Gaza City. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reported from az-Zuwayda that “the Palestinians were hoping for a good night’s sleep, but that didn’t happen,” as fresh strikes hit both…

Just weeks before its expected launch, fresh leaks have revealed more details about the highly anticipated OnePlus 15 — including its full specs and new photos. The flagship smartphone, rumored to arrive later this month, looks set to deliver major upgrades in display, battery, and performance. According to a leak, , originally posted on Chinese social media site Weibo, the OnePlus 15 will feature a 6.78-inch OLED display with an ultra-smooth 165Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1,800 nits. Powering the device will be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which OnePlus has already confirmed, making it one…

Actress Sydney Sweeney has hit a major career milestone just weeks after facing criticism over her American Eagle ad. The 28-year-old Euphoria star was honored with the Achievement in Acting Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival for her powerful performance in the upcoming biopic Christy. During the Hamptons International Film Festival, Sweeney received the Achievement in Acting award for her portrayal of a female boxer in Christy. The film tells the inspiring story of determination, resilience, and transformation—qualities Sweeney embodied both on and off-screen. Sharing her excitement on Instagram, she wrote, “Thank you @hamptonsfilm for the achievement in acting award for @christy.movie,” along with photos from the event,…

Bangladesh overwhelmed Afghanistan by six wickets in the third and final match of the T20I series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, completing a 3–0 series sweep over the Rashid Khan-led side. Afghanistan, batting first, were restricted to 143 for 9 in their 20 overs. Key contributions came from Darwish Rasooli with 32 runs off 29 balls and Sediqullah Atal who scored 28 runs from 23 deliveries. Bangladesh bowlers Mohammad Saifuddin and Nasum Ahmed were instrumental, taking three and two wickets respectively. In response, Bangladesh reached the target of 144 runs in 18 overs with four wickets down. Saif Hassan…

The price of the digital currency Bitcoin rose to a record high on Sunday, trading at $125,245 on the cryptocurrency exchange. Previously, Bitcoin had reached a peak of $122,445 on 14 July this year. The latest increase marks the highest recorded value of the cryptocurrency to date. Bitcoin operates as a decentralised cryptocurrency system based on blockchain technology. Any participant in the system can mine Bitcoin. Its popularity has grown significantly in recent years. However, the number of Bitcoins in circulation remains limited, with most already mined. Launched in 2009, Bitcoin was initially valued at $0.09. By 2011, its price…

ISLAMABAD  : China and Pakistan have signed 11 comprehensive education cooperation agreements during the China-Pakistan Conference on Collaborative Innovation in Modern Agriculture and Industry-Education Integration. The accords, witnessed by senior Shandong officials and a high-level Pakistani delegation, aim to promote agricultural innovation, digital education, and vocational training. Key initiatives include establishing a Four-Party Overseas Training Base for agricultural technology transfer, a Center of Excellence for Food Safety, and the Oasis Stella Workshop Project for dairy and livestock development. Additional agreements introduce diploma programs in floriculture, livestock, and modern agricultural technology. Partnerships between Chinese and Pakistani universities, facilitated by UNI Services…