Web archive - May 31, 2023

World

Qatar prime minister, Taliban chief hold secret Afghan talks

Biden's administration was briefed on the talks and is "coordinating on all issues discussed" by the pair, said source

Spotlight

Al Pacino, 83, expecting a baby with his 29-year-old girlfriend

Veteran actor is set to become a father for the fourth time

World

Three accused of harassing Chinese fugitive in US head to trial

All three men have pleaded not guilty to charges of acting as Chinese agents without notifying the US Attorney General

Sports

Monfils hobbles to French Open win

Tennis star beats Baez of Argentina 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 1-6, 7-5 in a roller-coaster first round tie

Pakistan

‘Mistreatment’ of PTI’s female inmates: FIA urged to act against accusers

Kot Lakhpat jail admin urges authority to take legal action against those involved in spreading false information

Sports

Don't make Paris Olympics 'scapegoat'

Sports minister denies plans to move homeless people out were linked to the Games

World

India asks protesting wrestlers to wait for police probe outcome

Minister Anurag Thakur said the national capital’s police is investigating the case

Sports

Indian athletes postpone protest

Top wrestlers talked out of their plans to toss their medals into the river Ganges

Sports

Nicklaus calls McIlroy's major drought 'a mystery'

Northern Irish golfer’s barren run in elite events has left golfing great puzzled

Sports

Kosovo Olympic body seeks action against Djokovic

KOK president asks IOC to open disciplinary proceedings against Serbian tennis legend