TORONTO: Portugal produced a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Croatia 2-1 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, booking their place in the Round of 16 after a contest packed with VAR drama and late twists. After a cagey opening 45 minutes, Croatia struck first in the 53rd minute. Josip Stanišić delivered…
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has reportedly carried out airstrikes against what it described as Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K/ISKP) hideouts inside Pakistan, marking a significant escalation in cross-border tensions following recent attacks on Afghan territory. According to reports by international media outlets, including Reuters, Associated Press (AP), Al Jazeera, and The Times of India, the…
Monterrey: Morocco booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in an enthralling Round of 32 clash. The Netherlands appeared to be heading for victory when Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 72nd…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Kylian Mbappé produced another masterclass with a brilliant brace as France cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. France controlled the contest from the opening whistle, dominating possession and creating a series of dangerous attacking opportunities. Sweden’s defense held firm…
Paraguay produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by eliminating four-time champions Germany 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a gripping 1-1 draw at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The stunning Round of 32 victory sent the South Americans into the Round of 16 and ended Germany’s campaign in…
Gabriel Martinelli etched his name into FIFA World Cup history with a dramatic 96th-minute winner as Brazil completed a remarkable comeback to defeat Japan 2-1 in the Round of 16, securing a place in the quarter-finals. Japan shocked the five-time world champions by taking the lead in the first half through Kaishu Sano, putting Brazil…
Los Angeles: Canada became the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after edging South Africa 1-0 in their Round of 32 clash on Monday. Stephen Eustáquio scored the decisive goal in the second minute of stoppage time, sealing a historic victory for Canada and booking the nation’s…
Thiruvananthapuram: Advocate A. Santhosh Kumar has been appointed as the Special Public Prosecutor in the case related to the alleged attack on officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during a search at the residence of the Leader of the Opposition. Santhosh Kumar previously served as the District Government Pleader between 2011 and 2015. He has…
Islamabad: Three senior members of the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including a close aide to the group’s founder Hafiz Saeed, have reportedly died in separate incidents under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan, according to multiple local media reports. The deceased have been identified as Ghazi Mumtaz, Khalid Bashir and Mohammad Khusaima Qasim, all described as…
MIAMI: Colombia secured top spot in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after battling to a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Portugal, booking their place in the Round of 32 as group winners. In a tense and tactical contest, Colombia matched Portugal’s attacking quality with disciplined defending and controlled possession. While neither side found…
