“My Chapter in International Cricket is Over,” Says Iqbal, Who Holds the Record for Most Centuries by Any Bangladesh Batter Former Bangladesh one-day captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, stating that he does not wish to become a distraction for the team ahead of the Champions Trophy. Tamim made his international debut in a 2007 One-Day International against Zimbabwe in Harare. He played 243 ODIs, 70 Tests, and 78 T20 internationals. Tamim had previously retired from international cricket a few months before the 2023 50-over World Cup in India but reversed that decision in a day.…
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Ninth Edition of the Tournament to be Held in Harbin, China, from February 7 to 14 Karachi: Pakistan has announced its six-member contingent for the 9th Asian Winter Games, set to take place in Harbin, China, from February 7 to 14. The delegation consists of two athletes and four officials. Muhammad Karim will compete in Alpine skiing events on February 8 and 9, while Muhammad Shabbir will represent Pakistan in cross-country skiing from February 8 to 12. The Pakistan Olympic Association has appointed Air Commodore Ashar Jamil, Secretary General of the Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan, as Chef de Mission.…
Wildfires have killed at least 10, destroyed nearly 10,000 structures, and dry desert winds have intensified the flames. Los Angeles: On Friday, County Sheriff Robert Luna announced that a night curfew was imposed in areas affected by the devastating fires that have ravaged large parts of Los Angeles. At a press conference, he said, “You cannot be in these affected areas. If you are, you are subject to arrest.” “We’re doing this to protect the structures and houses that people have left because we ordered them to evacuate.” The rule, effective from 6 pm to 6 am in Pacific Palisades…
Cause of the Plane Crash Still Unknown, South Korean and US Investigators Continue Probe Seoul: South Korea’s transport ministry reported on Saturday that the black boxes of the Jeju Air flight that killed 179 people stopped recording four minutes before the crash. The Boeing 737-800, flying from Thailand to Muan, South Korea, crashed at Muan airport on December 29, after attempting a belly landing and slamming into a concrete barrier, causing an explosion. This incident is the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea’s history. The transport ministry stated that “analysis revealed that both the CVR and FDR data were not…
Moscow: The Russian government expressed its support on Friday for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s willingness to resolve issues through negotiations. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to engage in talks with Trump. Peskov informed reporters that there could be progress in arranging a meeting between Putin and Trump after Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Trump had mentioned on Thursday that arrangements for the meeting were in progress, but no specific timeline had been set. During his election campaign, Trump had claimed that he could end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours. However, in recent…
The scale of the destruction continues to grow as the fires spread and claims mount. Los Angeles: Since Tuesday, wildfires have wreaked havoc across Los Angeles County, killing at least 11 people, destroying 10,000 buildings, and forcing around 180,000 people to evacuate. Five major fires are currently burning: The Palisades Fire has consumed 86 square kilometers (33 square miles). The Eaton Fire has burned 56 square kilometers (22 square miles). Three smaller fires, the Kenneth Fire (4 sq km), Hurst Fire (3 sq km), and Lidia Fire (1.6 sq km), are largely contained. The fires have burned through 150 square…
Despite the devastating fires, President Biden pledges support for recovery. Los Angeles: Firefighters finally started making progress on Friday in controlling two major wildfires on the eastern and western edges of Los Angeles, as the fierce winds that had fueled the fires for several days finally eased. Since Tuesday, six simultaneous wildfires have ravaged Los Angeles County, killing at least 11 people and damaging or destroying 10,000 structures. These numbers are expected to rise as firefighters gain access to conduct house-to-house searches. With thousands left homeless and thick smoke leading to a public health emergency declaration, firefighters reported significant progress…
Richard Fewkes, Becky Riggs, and Gabrielle Shaw denounce fake news attacks on Pakistanis by Elon Musk. London: The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has stated that the majority of grooming gang offences are carried out by white men, following false accusations made by X billionaire owner Elon Musk against British-Pakistani men. Police data reveals that, in the first three quarters of 2024, 85% of “group-based” child abusers were white. The same data for 2023 showed 83% of offenders were white. Richard Fewkes, director of the NPCC’s Hydrant program, emphasized that there is no “significant issue” with any particular ethnicity or…
January 10, 2025 – US President-elect Donald Trump has been spared jail time following his conviction related to hush money payments made during the 2016 election campaign. Despite the guilty verdict, Justice Juan Merchan sentenced Trump, 78, to an unconditional discharge, meaning a judgment of guilt will remain on his permanent record, but without further legal penalties like a fine or jail time. Trump, who pleaded not guilty and vowed to appeal, called the case a “political witch hunt,” claiming that it was an attempt to harm his reputation and election chances. He argued that the charges were politically motivated,…
January 10, 2025 – The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 10 lives, destroyed over 10,000 buildings, and forced nearly 180,000 residents to evacuate. The fires, driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, continue to rage despite efforts by thousands of firefighters. The fires have been fueled by dry conditions and record-low rainfall, exacerbated by climate change, with the Palisades fire being the largest, burning over 20,000 acres. Five major fires are active, with Palisades and Eaton being the most severe. The fires, especially in regions like the Angeles National Forest, have raised concerns about the strain on…
