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Uzbekistan coach Timur Kapadze lauded the efforts of his players after the Central Asian country qualified for the World Cup for the first time. The White Wolves claimed their spot at the expanded 48-team 2026 finals on Thursday with a 0-0 draw in the United Arab Emirates, which guaranteed Kapadze’s side a top-two finish in Group A, alongside already-qualified Iran. Uzbekistan have tried and failed to qualify seven times since their independence after the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991, suffering heartbreak in the final stage of continental qualifiers for Germany 2006 and Brazil 2014. A genuine force in…

ISLAMABAD : Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have finalised a comprehensive security and patrolling plan to ensure the safety of citizens during Eidul Azha, deploying more than 3,500 police officers across the federal capital. An official told APP on Thursday that the security measures are being implemented under the special direction of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Muhammad Javad Tariq said that officers will be deployed at mosques, imambargahs, shopping centers, graveyards, bus terminals, railway stations, and cattle markets to maintain law and order and assist citizens. DIG Tariq said that special deployment…

As the first light of dawn broke over the UAE on Friday, June 6, the spirit of Eid Al Adha came alive across the nation and most of the Gulf and Middle Eastern countries. From Abu Dhabi to Sharjah and beyond, mosques and open prayer grounds were filled with worshippers standing shoulder to shoulder in prayer, embracing the values of faith, sacrifice, and unity. At the Bur Dubai Eid Mosque, a deep sense of peace and gratitude was palpable as worshippers marked the beginning of the holy festival with heartfelt prayers and greetings. Eid Al Adha, also known as the…

About $22 billion of SpaceX’s government contracts are at risk and multiple U.S. space programs could face dramatic changes in the fallout from Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s explosive feud on Thursday. The disagreement, rooted in Musk’s criticism of Trump’s tax-cut and spending legislation that began last week, quickly spiraled out of control. Trump lashed out at Musk when the president spoke in the Oval Office. Then in a series of X posts, Musk launched barbs at Trump, who threatened to terminate government contracts with Musk’s companies. Taking the threat seriously, Musk said he would begin “decommissioning” SpaceX’s Dragon…

Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts to Elon Musk’s companies and the world’s richest man suggested the U.S. president should be impeached, marking a stark end to an unlikely alliance and leaving onlookers wondering what was next. The hostilities between the former allies intensified when the president criticized Tesla CEO Musk in the Oval Office and the pair then lobbed verbal barbs at each other on their social media platforms: Trump’s Truth Social and Musk’s X. “The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies…

From cutting-edge green ships to smart emission control systems, Norwegian officials and business leaders say that China-Norway maritime cooperation is entering a new phase – one that promises not only mutual economic benefits but also real progress in tackling global climate challenges. Their optimism was on display at the 2nd China-Norway Green Cooperation Seminar held on Wednesday in Oslo, under the theme “Sailing Together to a Greener Future.” The event brought together policymakers, industry executives and experts from both countries to explore how their complementary strengths can drive innovation and sustainability in the maritime and green sectors. Oslo City Hall…

Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, visited Egypt from Tuesday to Wednesday, where he met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and other senior officials. Zhai praised the progress in bilateral ties in recent years, saying that China-Egypt relations have become a model of solidarity, cooperation and mutual benefit between China and developing countries. He said China is ready to work with Egypt to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, firmly support each other and promote further progress in practical cooperation across various fields. Zhai also stressed that…

China has urged the United States to abandon its generalized and excessive use of the national security concept and collaborate with all parties in maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. At a regular press conference, He Yongqian, spokesperson for the ministry, made the remarks when asked to comment on the U.S. decision to raise tariffs on imported steel, aluminum and their derivative products from 25 percent to 50 percent. He said that such U.S. moves not only harm others and itself but will also severely disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply…

China to roll out 10 national data element comprehensive pilot zones in 10 regions, including Beijing, Zhejiang Province and Anhui Province, China Media Group reports, citing the National Data Administration. The move aims to support data-driven enterprises in building dynamic and well-functioning data markets at the local level and accelerate the integration of the digital and real economies. As China’s first big data comprehensive pilot zone, southwest China’s Guizhou Province received official approval from the National Data Administration to establish a national-level experimental zone for data elements in January this year. It is expected to advance the construction of data infrastructure…

The rift between renowned Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and acclaimed writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar appears to have been resolved. Following Mahira Khan’s recent admission of fault, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar has publicly stated that he has let go of all past grievances. In a recent appearance on a private podcast, Qamar spoke candidly about his past conflict with Mahira Khan. He revealed that he had even sent her a personal message following her comments. He stated that Mahira, during her appearance on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, admitted it was a mistake to have tweeted instead of contacting him directly. Qamar said, “I have…