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Fake news: undermining governance, sowing discord
Misinformation threatens governance and democracy, demanding global action to preserve public trust and stability.
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Kurram - coexistence and cooption
Addressing Kurram's sectarian conflict requires state intervention, population relocation, and de-weaponisation
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Heinous crime of human trafficking
Pakistan's human trafficking crisis persists, with few convictions and systemic government failure to act.
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Dismal state of education
Only 5% of Pakistani children receive quality education, with millions out of school, hindering progress.
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Out in the cold
Gaza is in ruins, suffering from airstrikes and winter cold, with the international community failing to act.
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Faiz's trial
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed indicted for political meddling and espionage, setting a precedent for military.
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In corporations we trust
Corporate greed and systemic corruption in US politics fuel violence, like the recent shooting of a CEO.
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Khamenei accuses US, Israel of plotting Bashar al-Assad's downfall
Khamenei said Iranian intelligence warned Syria about stability threats in the past three months
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Launch date and what to expect
The Galaxy S25 series will include three models: the S25, S25+, and the S25 Ultra with new powerful processor
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Global Meta outage disrupts WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook services
The outage left users unable to send or receive messages, make calls or access WhatsApp Web
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'Yes Madam' faces backlash after staged employee sacking to raise awareness on stress
Company clarifies that it was part of an effort to draw attention to the serious issue of workplace stress
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Khawaja Asif questions Imran Khan's commitment to talks, criticises PTI's double standards
Defence minister criticises PTI for ignoring sacrifices of Rangers and police, calling their actions hypocritical
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Indian woman sells newborn for INR 150,000 to settle husband's debts
The woman's husband had filed a police complain as he suspected his wife's involvement in the child's disappearance
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Young Thug requests probation modification to visit family in metro Atlanta
Young Thug is seeking a change to his probation terms to allow visits to his Atlanta home for holidays.
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Israeli attack claims 29 more lives in northern, central Gaza
20 women and children killed when Israeli airstrikes blow a residential building in Beit Lahiya
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NEPRA approves increase in electricity tariff nationwide
Notification for the price hike was issued by NEPRA, confirming adjustment for first quarter of current fiscal year
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Lifebuoy Shampoo and The Citizens Foundation reunite to empower Pakistan’s girl child via education
An annual endowment fund has been set up by the two entities to support the education of 7,000 out-of-school girls
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Faiz Hameed approached Asif Zardari for army chief appointment: PPP's Shehla Raza
PPP leader claims former spy master, in collaboration with others, planned for prolonged governance
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Urban sprawl strains city’s aging drainage system
The city’s sewerage and drainage system are approximately 40 years old
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LHC orders immediate halt to dog culling in Punjab
In the petition, an activist urges court to compel the govt to establish a national policy for protection of animals
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Google releases first of its Gemini 2.0 AI models
With Flash model, Google also introduced a new research prototype, Project Mariner, from its DeepMind division
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PTI's Asad Qaiser contacts Speaker Ayaz Sadiq to initiate talks with govt
During conversation, two leaders deliberated on composition of government’s negotiating committee
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Spain, Portugal, Morocco to host 2030 FIFA World Cup; Saudi Arabia wins bid for 2034
The 2030 and 2034 World Cups each had only a single bid and both were confirmed by acclamation
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Seven terrorists killed, soldier martyred in North Waziristan operations: ISPR
In two IBOs, security forces killed seven terrorists; Lance Naik Muhammad Amin was martyred in combat, ISPR confirms
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Seven-day polio drive to begin in Sindh from Dec 16
Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah discusses strategy to vaccinate over 10 million children
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Luigi Mangione’s trucker jacket selling fast for $80
The green trucker jacket similar to the one worn by Luigi Mangione during Brian Thompson’s murder sparks online frenzy
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Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals why he skipped Moana 2 and shares insights on Mufasa
Lin-Manuel Miranda explains his absence from Moana 2, praises new composers, and discusses creating music for Mufasa.
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Rohit Sharma's batting struggles affecting his captaincy, say former teammates
Rohit has only one half-century in his last 12 test innings, which include eight single-digit scores
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'Return 2018 electoral mandate in exchange for 2024 elections', Dar offers PTI
DPM suggests that if there are any issues regarding February 8 elections, courts would be available to address them
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Luigi Mangione’s notebook reveals Manhattan bombing plan before UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Luigi Mangione’s spiral notebook detailed a potential Manhattan bombing, later dismissed
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PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to governance reforms across all sectors
PM emphasized that country’s future hinges on adoption of digitisation, automation, and streamlined decision-making
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Hafez al-Assad's tomb set ablaze in rebel attack in Qardaha
Video footage shows parts of the mausoleum ablaze and damaged, with the tomb of Hafez torched and destroyed
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Finance minister rules out proposal to lower retirement age to 55
Aurangzeb was addressing Senate's Standing Committee on Finance
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FIA cyber crime wing given authority to tackle social media offences
National Cyber Crime Agency will now be established through parliamentary act, notifies Ministry of Interior
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Randy Moss’ son responds to Brett Favre over father’s liver cancer rumors
Thaddeus Moss denies claims of Randy Moss having liver cancer and responds to Brett Favre’s support.
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Andrew Garfield praises Chappell Roan as rising pop star gains celebrity fans
Andrew Garfield joins Elton John, Emma Stone, and Saoirse Ronan in praising Chappell Roan’s hit debut album.
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Sara Sharif’s parents found guilty of her murder after harrowing trial
The family fled to Pakistan after Sara's death, before being arrested in September 2023 at London's Gatwick airport
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Faisal Vawda, Barrister Gohar share light-hearted exchange in Parliament
Don't put my brother (PTI chairman) into trouble, he is a good person, Vawda says to media personnel present
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Rapper Rio Da Yung OG released from prison and set to make music comeback
Flint rapper Rio Da Yung OG, released from federal prison, is preparing for his highly anticipated music comeback.
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ICC Champions Trophy decision likely this week amid progress in talks
Decisions imminent as PCB and ICC officials to hold talks in Dubai after BCCI reportedly agreed to most conditions
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After Europe, PIA flights to UK expected to resume soon
DG Civil Aviation Nadir Shafi Dar hopes that flights to the UK could resume as early as March
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Afghan refugee minister Haqqani killed in Kabul suicide blast
Several senior Taliban leaders, including governors and clerics, have been killed in attacks claimed by ISIS
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Kimberly Guilfoyle named ambassador amid Donald Trump Jr. love triangle rumors with Bettina Anderson
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Greece ambassador role stirs buzz as Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson love triangle rumors.
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Macron races to appoint new PM amid political crisis
Macron, set to visit Poland, aims to name a new prime minister "within 48 hours," say party chiefs
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Beyoncé allegedly loses millions of Instagram followers amid Jay-Z sexual assault lawsuit
Jay-Z's recent sexual assault accusations appear to have impacted Beyoncé’s social media following.
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Luigi Mangione’s alleged snitch Nancy Parker faces backlash
Altoona McDonald’s employee Nancy Parker faces backlash after helping arrest Luigi Mangione and may miss her reward.
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Landlord says chronic pain made Luigi Mangione unable to be physically intimate before CEO shooting
Landlord claims Luigi Mangione’s chronic back pain prevented intimacy, deepening his isolation.
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Diddy allegedly said these chilling words before he and Jay-Z assaulted 13-year-old
The lawsuit claims Diddy and Jay-Z assaulted the accuser while a female celebrity watched.
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Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton critiques idea of female James Bond
Gemma Arterton dismisses female James Bond idea and supports working-class representation in the arts.
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Popular Indian TV actress’s son found dead; two friends arrested
Actress Sapna Singh's 14-year-old son found dead in Bareilly; police arrest two friends after drug use confession.
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NDMA warns of rain in Punjab, K-P, Azad Kashmir, and G-B from April 12–17
Citizens advised to avoid unnecessary travel, drive carefully, follow weather advisories
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Media Facilitation Centre set up for journalists covering 'Islamabad Talks'
Information ministry establishes facility at Jinnah Convention Centre as journalists arrive in federal capital
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'War is not an option': Bilawal calls 'Islamabad Talks' key to regional peace
Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan honoured to bring the 'warring sides from the battlefield to the negotiating table'
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Sindh Rangers arrest three members of gang involved street crimes in Karachi
Spokesperson says suspects allegedly confessed to stealing 300-400 mobile phones, motorcycles
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'Stepping stone to peace': US VP JD Vance meets PM Shehbaz ahead of 'Islamabad Talks'
Premier reiterates Pakistan will continue facilitating both sides for sustainable peace in region
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US VP JD Vance, special envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner arrive in Pakistan for 'Islamabad Talks'
Ishaq Dar urges constructive engagement, reiterates Pakistan’s support for lasting resolution to conflict
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Pakistan's envoy to US says Islamabad acting as facilitator in US-Iran talks, outcome depends on parties
Says Pakistan wish them well, bring good intentions of the entire international community
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Capital under tight security with major traffic restrictions imposed
Islamabad IGP, CDA chief commissioner review security arrangements along VIP routes across Islamabad
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FinMin leaves for World Bank-IMF spring meetings in US
Meetings scheduled in Washington, DC from April 13 to 18
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Constitution a 'symbol of unity'
PM Shehbaz pays tribute to the framers of supreme law
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, FM Araghchi land in Pakistan for high-stakes peace talks with US
Delegation also includes Defence Council secretary, Central Bank chief, some members of parliament
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FO spox clears air on visa-on-arrival facility
Says provision limited to US, Iran delegates, journalists
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POL prices slashed amid global fuel ease
PM said that when the "storm of unprecedented inflation" began around the start of the US-Iran conflict
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Afghans' repatriation continues at Torkham
175,000 Afghan nationals have returned so far this year
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Gold prices drop by Rs700 in Pakistan as global rates fall
The price of 10 grams of gold decreased by Rs600 to Rs426,064
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SSGC to suspend gas supply to Sindh industry for 24 hours
Says temporary suspension part of efforts to stabilise system while maintaining supply to priority segments
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Short-term inflation at 74-week high
SPI enters double digits at 12.15% YoY on war-driven high energy, food prices
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Peace talks revive IP pipeline hopes
Officials say Iran willing to extend gas sale agreement for another decade
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ADB says budget gaps delayed loan
Ministry terms Rs413b difference as statistical gap between civil, cash accounting
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Sindh offers single-window facility to Punjab industrialists
Expo opens in Karachi, highlights $3.5b Gujranwala export base
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China buys Iranian oil at premiums to Brent
The cargoes are floating near China and will be delivered this month'
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SBP injects over Rs2tr via OMOs
Gold price rises Rs3,000 per tola to Rs497,662 as rupee inches up against dollar
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PM's youth programme covers 170m Pakistanis
Digital hub offers 100,000 jobs as business loan scheme targets Rs250b disbursement
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Chemical industry expo set for May in Karachi
PCDMA partners with Ecommerce Gateway to host Chemical & Coating Asia alongside ITIF Asia
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PSX tops 167,000 on diplomatic optimism
KSE-100 index rises 1,674 points, ends strong week on bullish momentum
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Oil set for steepest weekly loss since June
Concerns rise over Saudi Arabia supply disruptions, limited flows through Hormuz
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KSE-100 closes near 168,000 points on US-Iran peace optimism
Benchmark index touches an intraday high of 168,290 before settling in positive territory
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Gold and silver prices see modest gains locally, globally
Price per 10 grams rises by Rs2,572 in Pakistan
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Mild pullback follows record surge at PSX
KSE-100 index falls 0.18%; market cools off after 9% spike a day ago
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Djibouti president wins election with 97.8% of vote, state media says
78-year-old extends 27-year rule in vote boycotted by two main opposition parties over impartiality concerns
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Pakistan's envoy to US says Islamabad acting as facilitator in US-Iran talks, outcome depends on parties
Says Pakistan wish them well, bring good intentions of the entire international community
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Israeli army continues raids in southern Lebanon, killing at least 3 in overnight attacks
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 28 people across Lebanon on Friday, including eight security personnel
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Israeli strike kills at least six at Gaza police checkpoint, medics say
Airstrike hits Bureij checkpoint; series of Israeli attacks have killed dozens of Hamas-led police since October
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US jury indicts 10 Indians for visa fraud conspiracy
Accused involved in staged robberies at convenience stores
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Lebanon facing food security crisis: WFP
Beirut says death toll from Israeli strikes rises to 357 over past 48 hours
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Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, says Xi
President meets Taiwan opposition leader
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Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony
Cites the ongoing security situation in the region to delay the trial, which is about to resume on Sunday
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Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks. What do we know?
Both sides face Trump pressure to end fighting, a key Iranian demand ahead of Pakistan talks
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Trump, Netanyahu held 'tense' phone call before Israel sought ceasefire talks with Lebanon: report
The conversation came shortly before Israel announced it would seek direct ceasefire talks with Lebanon
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Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens to worshippers for 1st Friday prayers after weeks-long closure
Closure barred five Friday prayers in March-April; worship resumed on sixth Friday, April 10
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Trump says US loading warships with ‘best weapons’ if no deal reached with Iran
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf demands Lebanon ceasefire before talks
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Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Only UAE, Morocco and US paid funds among 10 nations pledging support for peace board
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Hikaru Nakamura spends 67 minutes on single move before losing Candidates match
Hikaru Nakamura uses over an hour on one move but loses to Javokhir Sindarov in Candidates match
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Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW
He is due to appear in court on May 7 after allegedly blowing more than twice legal limit in a random breath test
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Tamim becomes youngest BCB chief
He will lead a 11-member ad hoc committee
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McIlroy finds new challenges
He said the win lifted “an incredible weight” off him
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Flick defends young Yamal
Coach says he will always support and protect the player
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Slot tips Liverpool to bounce back
Manager believes his team can recover from recent setbacks
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Sinner, Alcaraz shine in Monte Carlo
Both players opened clay court seasons by crushing their opponents
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Peshawar District Inter-Club Weightlifting Championship to start on April 14
Six clubs to compete in six weight categories at Sports Complex Gym Hall
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WAPDA, Punjab reach final of 61st National Table Tennis Championship
Sensational semi-final victories set stage for title clash in Peshawar
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Australian cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving: reports
He is due to appear in court on May 7
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Chalmers targets Olympic gold
The 27-year-old clocked 48.39 seconds to secure Australian Open title
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PSB boosts sports fund
The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting
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Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted
Politano scored in the 79th minute to beat Milan 1-0
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Wawrinka falls on Monte Carlo farewell
He was defeated 7-5, 7-5 by Sebastian Baez
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Iran awaiting FIFA response
They requested to move Group G matches to Mexico











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