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In Pakistan, China presses advantage for contracts
ISLAMABAD: Last year, Pakistan held informal talks with General Electric, Siemens and Switzerland's ABB to build the country's first high-voltage transmission line. Chinese power giant State Grid committed to building the $1.7 billion project in half the time of its European counterparts - and clinched the deal. This is a familiar tale in Pakistan and many other countries. As China makes its "Belt and Road" initiative - a massive project to...
MARAWI: Soldiers aboard a vehicle maneuver through a street of this city on the southern island of Mindanao yesterday. —AFP
Philippines says US troops near Marawi, not fighting
MARAWI: Soldiers aboard a vehicle maneuver through a street of this city on the southern island of Mindanao yesterday. —AFPMARAWI CITY, Philippines: US troops are on the ground near Marawi City in the southern Philippines, but are not involved in fighting Islamist militants who have held parts of the city for more than three weeks, a Philippines military spokesman said yesterday. The Philippines military has previously said the United States...
DOHA: Qatar’s Mohammed Kasoala (C) attempts a shot on goal during the World Cup 2018 Asia qualifying football match between Qatar and South Korea at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in Doha on Tuesday. — AFP
Late blows jolt China, Qatar shock S Korea
DOHA: Qatar’s Mohammed Kasoala (C) attempts a shot on goal during the World Cup 2018 Asia qualifying football match between Qatar and South Korea at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium in Doha on Tuesday. — AFPKUALA LUMPUR: Ahmad Al Salih’s late strike dealt a body blow to China’s faltering quest to reach a second World Cup on Tuesday, as blockaded Qatar kept their slimmest of hopes alive with a shock 3-2 victory over South Korea. Marcello...
CARDIFF: Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez (R) and Pakistan's Babar Azam walks back to the pavilion after Pakistan won the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final cricket match between England and Pakistan in Cardiff yesterday. Set just 212 for victory, Pakistan finished on 215 for two, with Azhar Ali (76) and Fakhar Zaman (57) sharing an opening partnership of 118. - AFP
Pakistan thrash England in Champions Trophy semi-final
CARDIFF: Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez (R) and Pakistan's Babar Azam walks back to the pavilion after Pakistan won the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final cricket match between England and Pakistan in Cardiff yesterday. Set just 212 for victory, Pakistan finished on 215 for two, with Azhar Ali (76) and Fakhar Zaman (57) sharing an opening partnership of 118. - AFPCARDIFF: Pakistan booked their place in the Champions Trophy final with a crushing...
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Real Madrid defends Ronaldo from tax fraud accusations
Cristiano RonaldoMADRID: Real Madrid backed star forward Cristiano Ronaldo yesterday after Spanish prosecutors accused the star player of evading 14.7 million euros in tax through offshore companies. "Real Madrid C.F. have full confidence in our player Cristiano Ronaldo, who we understand has acted in accordance with the legality regarding the fulfilment of his fiscal obligations," Real said in a statement. "Since his arrival at Real Madrid C.F....
SAINT DENIS: England’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, left, outruns France’s Lucas Digne during their friendly soccer match between France and England at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, north of Paris, France, Tuesday. —AP
France edge thrilling friendly against England
SAINT DENIS: England’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, left, outruns France’s Lucas Digne during their friendly soccer match between France and England at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, north of Paris, France, Tuesday. —APPARIS: Ousmane Dembele capped a thrilling performance with the deciding goal as 10-man France beat England 3-2 in a friendly in Paris on Tuesday in which the video assistant referee played a central role. Captain Harry Kane...
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Security Shields, Security and Control to meet in finals of Late Sheikha Salwa soccer tournament
(Inset) Referee Saad KameelKUWAIT: The "Security Shields" team will face the "Security and Control" team in the finals of the 12th late Sheikha Salwa Sabah Al-Ahmad indoor soccer tournament, as the first team defeated the special units in the semi final after resorting to penalty kicks 4/3, while the later defeated special operations 4-1.The tournament is under the patronage of HH the Amir, and backed by Interior Ministry and Undersecretary Lt...
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Qatar Airways says service ‘unaffected’ by Gulf ban
DOHA: Qatar Airways said yesterday that it was largely unaffected by the decision of several Arab countries to ban the Doha-based carrier from using their airspace. "Qatar Airways' global operations continue to run smoothly, with the vast majority of our network unaffected by the current circumstances," said chief executive Akbar Al-Baker.The Qatari carrier released a statement saying it had operated some 1,200 flights in the past week, 90...
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Lulu expands its Kuwait operations
Opens 7th hypermarket in Al Jahra, total store count at 136 .KUWAIT CITY: The Middle East retail major, LULU Group further consolidated its presence in Kuwait by opening their 7th Hypermarket in Al Jahra this morning. The new hypermarket was formally inaugurated by General R Fahad Ahmed Al-Amir, Governor of Al Jahra in the presence of Yusuffali MA, Chairman of Lulu Group and other top govt officials.Ideally located at the Jahra Mall in Al Jahra,...
NEBRASKA: This file photo shows a drone at a testing site in Lincoln, Nebraska. —AP
Drones carrying defibrillators could aid heart emergencies
NEBRASKA: This file photo shows a drone at a testing site in Lincoln, Nebraska. —APCHICAGO: It sounds futuristic: drones carrying heart defibrillators swooping in to help bystanders revive people stricken by cardiac arrest. Researchers tested the idea and found drones arrived at the scene of 18 cardiac arrests within about 5 minutes of launch. That was almost 17 minutes faster on average than ambulances - a big deal for a condition where...
BOGOTA: Angeles Borda, a 32-year-old acid attack survivor, is seen after her surgery with Dr. Alan Gonzalez, in Bogota, Colombia.
Colombian plastic surgeon rebuilds acid victims’ lives
'Challenge to give them back their hopes, dreams' BOGOTA: Angeles Borda, a 32-year-old acid attack survivor, is seen after her surgery with Dr. Alan Gonzalez, in Bogota, Colombia.BOGOTA: Angeles Borda ignored the cat calls as she walked past the building site. But she couldn't ignore the nitric acid that her tormentor then threw in her face. A decade on she is still disfigured. But help is at hand. In Colombia, said by authorities to be one of...
This file photo shows models displaying their make up to stage managers and designers ahead of the final dressing up at the Africa Fashion Week in Lagos. — AFP photos
In Africa's fashion capital, Lagos, 'trad is swag'
This file photo shows models displaying their make up to stage managers and designers ahead of the final dressing up at the Africa Fashion Week in Lagos. — AFP photosLeggy dancers in tight shorts, bottles of Moet champagne and flashy cars feature in Nigerian pop icon Wizkid's bling-bling music videos. But the singer himself has now swapped the Versace T-shirts and low-slung jeans that show his underwear for traditional African dress-a new...
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INCHEON, South Korea: This photo taken on Aug 8, 2024 shows a sniffer dog taking part in a demonstration of bedbug detection in passengers' luggage at Incheon International Airport. - AFP
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