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Spain's PM calls for end to UNSC veto power, criticises US over global conflicts
Pedro Sanchez also urges reforms to the United Nations system
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Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban
Cirium data shows Air India and IndiGo did not operate 64% of 1,230 flights to ME, Europe, N America in last 10 days
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SUPARCO predicts Eidul Fitr likely on March 21
Says chances of sighting the Shawwal crescent on March 19 considered very low
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HEC announces 4-day work week, online classes in universities amid austerity drive
Institutions to operate from Monday to Thursday, with up to 50pc staff and faculty working remotely on alternate days
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Three more vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Trump has threatened to ramp up US attacks on Iran if it continues to obstruct the strait
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PCB unveils 'Infinity Trophy' ahead of HBL PSL XI
Ceremony took place at National Bank Stadium in Karachi
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Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI series opener
Hosts chase target of 115 runs in just 15.1 overs with eight wickets in hand
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Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters
They crush Atalanta 6-1 in the last 16 first leg
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Iran footballers evacuate from safe house in Australia
Seven members of the women's football delegation had sought sanctuary in Australia
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Spain permanently withdraws ambassador to Israel
Madrid recalled its ambassador last September over a ban on weapons shipments to Israel amid Gaza offensive
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Sabalenka powers past Osaka
The world number one sets up the Indian Wells quarter final clash with Mboko
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Over 600 Afghan Taliban killed as Pakistan continues Ghazab Lil Haq strikes: Tarar
Tarar says total of 219 tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery guns were destroyed during the ongoing operation
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Ruthless Sinner subdues Fonseca
The Italian will face Learner Tien of the United States
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Iran's new supreme leader injured but 'safe', says president's son
Mojtaba Khamenei, previously low-profile, became Iran’s leader after his father was killed in a US-Israeli air strike
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US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price
Resentment mounts in Gulf states as Iran strikes hit key infrastructure, causing economic and military strain: sources
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Drone strikes near Dubai airport deepen Gulf aviation chaos
Bahrain moves Gulf Air and cargo planes to alternative airports to maintain safe and efficient operations
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Italy won’t join US-Israeli attacks on Iran, says PM Meloni
Prime minister says expanding Middle East conflict is part of a broader ‘crisis of international law’
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Dar continues Mideast deliberations with Bangladeshi, Kuwaiti FMs
DPM conveys Pakistan's solidarity with leadership and people of Kuwait following attacks
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'No question': Pakistan vows support to Saudi Arabia 'no matter what' amid Middle East tensions
Mosharraf Zaidi says Pakistan-Saudi ties are long-standing, built on mutual support and cooperation
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US Navy tells shipping industry Hormuz escorts not possible for now
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target any ship trying to pass through key waterway
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PM Shehbaz, Iranian president reaffirm bilateral cooperation amid Mideast conflict
Leaders discuss regional developments, stressing stability, cooperation and continued diplomatic coordination
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EU threatens to pull Venice Biennale funding over Russia's return
Italian events have repeatedly tried to feature Russian artists but withdrew each time due to public backlash
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California studio helps autistic adults channel creativity into Hollywood careers
Artists with autism at Exceptional Minds create visual effects for Hollywood films like Gladiator II
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Local gold prices rise following gains in global market
Price of gold per 10 grams rose by Rs3,172 to Rs465,759
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PSX falls slightly in range-bound trading as KSE-100 loses 318 points
Investors cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty; global cues remained mixed, influencing local market direction
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CSOs, health advocates concerned over reports of nicotine being labelled ‘recreational’
Experts say nicotine is a highly addictive and harmful substance; normalisation could lead to use among adolescents
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Dr Nabiha Ali Khan’s husband hits out at Fiza Ali, calls her ‘devil’ in Ramazan show dispute
Haris Khokhar slams Fiza Ali's remarks about his marriage, saying private matters shouldn’t be discussed publicly
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IHC fines NAB Rs100,000 over prosecutor’s absence in £190m case hearing
Court issues notices on sentence suspension pleas of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi, adjourns hearing
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Middle East conflict may trigger inflation, export pressure in Pakistan: FPCCI official
Business leader urges govt to use contingency fund as rising fuel prices threaten economy and industry costs
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Faysal Quraishi defends Hania Aamir’s Rs2 million podcast fee
Hefty podcast fee sparks online debate with critics pointing to double standards
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Mahmood Aslam, 65, is not acting his age and the internet loves it
Mahmood 'Sahab' has been going viral on social media
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Sri Lanka court orders 84 Iranian sailors' bodies be handed to Iran embassy, local media says
Warship, IRIS Dena, was hit by torpedo from US submarine while it was returning from naval exercise organised by India
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UK police ban pro-Iranian London march due to 'extreme tensions'
Al Quds march, organised annually by the Islamic Human Rights Commission; police said supportive of Iranian regime
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Trump announces new US refinery backed by India's Reliance
Reliance signs 20-year offtake deal as analysts question need for new Gulf Coast refinery
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OGRA denies LPG price hike 'rumours'
'Instances of overcharging or price manipulation should be reported for immediate action'
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Malaysia's JDT reach ACL quarter-finals
They defeated Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3-2 on aggregate
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Two brothers killed in Karachi trailer accident while heading to collect Eid clothes
Teenagers’ deaths near Karimabad spark grief and renewed outrage over heavy vehicle safety in the city
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NA imposes austerity measures amid Middle East crisis, MNAs’ pay cut by 25%
Vehicles grounded, overseas trips suspended and staff shifted online as govt expands cost-cutting drive
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Karachi counts the cost of Rs55 fuel hike as fares rise, incomes fall short
Online fares up 5-10% as motorcycle fuel costs rise 15-20%, ambulance charges climb by up to 30%
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Shares steady, oil turbulence deepens over Middle East war fears
Investors remain on edge as the Middle East conflict threatens to freeze global energy trade and ignite a price shock
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Max Alexander: the 10-year-old who made history at Paris Fashion Week
Max Alexander made history as the youngest fashion designer to host a collection at Paris Fashion Week
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Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series in UAE postponed amid Middle East crisis
Teams were due to play three Twenty20s in Sharjah, three One-Day Internationals in Dubai between March 13-25
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Seoul to toughen security for massive BTS comeback concert
BTS’ free Seoul comeback concert may draw 260,000 fans, with major safety measures after the 2022 crowd crush
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China is rebuilding its grip on North Korea. Is Kim Jong Un ready to oblige?
Beijing tightens embrace as North Korea’s leader brought a senior economic team to talk trade and investment
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Rousey launches Netflix comeback fight with sharp words for UFC
Ronda Rousey announces MMA comeback on May 16, slams UFC for underpaying fighters and failing to support them
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Dubai expats are leaving their pets behind as missiles hit the Gulf states
Restricted travel costs are forcing expats to leave their pets behind, as war worsens in the Gulf states
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From spa treatments to vacations: a look at the lavish gift bags Oscar nominees receive
Oscars gift bag worth $350K includes luxury products, spa treatments, and vacations for top nominees
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South Africa team, stranded in India, to fly home from Wednesday
England flew home two days after the semi-finals, prompting criticism of the ICC from South Africa, West Indies
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Infantino says Trump welcomes Iran's World Cup participation
If US and Iran finish second in their respective groups, the two countries could meet in an elimination match
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'KPop Demon Hunters' is headed to the Oscars—live on stage
The singers from the fictional group, HUNTR/X, will deliver the Oscar‑nominated original song co‑written by EJAE
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Explosive-laden rickshaw used in Bannu suicide attack
Investigators recover vehicle parts; over 1,000kg of explosives obliterated police checkpoint
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NDMA raises red flag over powerful storm system expected across multiple regions
Says current weather matches NEOC's climate assessment issued months earlier
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PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces for 'historic response' to India on first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq
Says our forces' response forced India to seek ceasefire within hours of the skirmish
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CDF Munir warns against any future misadventure, says response would be ‘far-reaching and painful’
Pakistan’s defence is 'completely impregnable' against external aggression, COAS assures on Marka-e-Haq's anniversary
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PM Shehbaz congratulates women’s team on 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep
Says women’s team performance reflects hard work, discipline, and talent
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'The march will continue': Aurat March defies restrictions at Karachi's Sea View rally
Participants turn event into protest against marital rape, domestic violence, and the wider structures of patriarchy
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Minority funds allocation sparks new debate
Around Rs2 billion were allocated in Punjab’s development budget for restoration of 17 gurdwaras
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PTCL warns of internet disruption during evenings from May 11-18
Company says maintenance activity is planned on one of its submarine cables to repair fault
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PM Shehbaz, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation, reaffirm support for peace efforts
Qatar expresses support for Pakistan's mediation efforts aimed at ending US-Iran crisis through peaceful means
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President, PM pay tribute to armed forces on Marka-e-Haq's first anniversary
Says people in uniform and without stood united, showing courage, resilience, national resolve
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
India's Rafale dream shattered in combat
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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The inner world of Meena Kumari
Behind cinematic mask, Meena Kumari emerges as a haunted poet; Tanha Chand traces solitude, longing, and resilience
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Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost trade, business, cultural ties
Naqvi meets Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs as both sides agree to boost ties
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Selling pressure grips PSX as stocks swing amid regional uncertainty
KSE-100 index plunges over 1,400 points at open before trimming losses amid volatile trading
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Leaking fountainhead, dry pond
An honest picture of one of Pakistan's deepest puzzles: why our banks, awash with deposits, struggle to lend to firms
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Pakistan dangerously dependent on imported oil
Gulf crisis is not just another external shock, it is a warning that our economic model is unsustainable
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$32b deficit reflects policy failure
Energy procurement blunder, missed export opportunities worsen imbalance
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Economic gains derailed by ME war
Austerity, EV buses and widening tax base are now critical, not optional
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From corridors to competitiveness: can CPEC deliver Phase II?
SEZs become critical, yet despite years of policy focus, most of these zones have not reached meaningful operational s
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Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery
Saudi energy giant posts 25% jump in quarterly profit even as Hormuz blockade chokes global oil supplies
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Govt mulls incentives for priority sectors
Various proposals relating to fiscal support, trade facilitation and sector-specific incentives were reviewed
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PSX jumps 5% on US-Iran peace hopes
KSE-100 index gains 8,122 points despite widening of trade deficit to $32b
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Dairy sector pushes for export growth
Seeks stronger financing support in meeting with commerce minister
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Chinese and Pakistani businessmen sign MoUs
FPCCI cites 10-year tax break in SEZs, Punjab's 'food basket' status to woo investors
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AI job fears vary across regions
Only 13% in Pakistan worried about AI replacing their work, survey finds
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PPL brings Faiz X-1 well on stream after decade
Production was ramped up in stages since its commissioning on February 25, 2026
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Govt plans 20,000 AI training programmes
MoITT aims to upskill millions; infrastructure, quality concerns loom
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Chinese investors eye Pakistan's EV sector
Express interest in assembly, battery manufacturing as govt finalises EV Battery Policy
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Israeli bill seeks to scrap Oslo Accords, block Palestinian state
Far-right lawmaker says proposal aims to cancel 1993 agreement, expand settlements in West Bank
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Top Gun, inverted
What satellite images, damaged bases & mysterious strike revealed about the fragility of US military order in the Gulf
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Three ‘Cs’ & a ceasefire: how Pakistan won Trump over
The May Pak-India conflict forced US to rethink: Islamabad is once again a pivotal player in its regional strategy
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IRGC warns US of retaliation over further attacks on Iranian vessels
Iran's missiles are 'locked on American targets' as ceasefire frays around the Strait of Hormuz
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US, Iran no closer to ending war
Strait of Hormuz calm after days of sporadic attacks
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Iran can endure US blockade for months without major economic crisis: report
Iran’s oil output is falling under blockade pressure, and storage may run out within two months
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Fact Check: Hantavirus infection is not a confirmed side effect of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Rumours emerge after viral Facebook post falsely claims Pfizer Covid jab causes hantavirus pulmonary infection
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How China's evolving consumer habits may protect the Amazon rainforest
Amazon rainforest loses vast acreage yearly, with 90% cleared land converted to cattle pasture
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Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Human rights group Adalah says it will monitor to ensure the release goes ahead
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Experts race to write guidance to contain first ship-borne hantavirus outbreak
First cruise-ship hantavirus outbreak kills three, infects eight; new safety protocols needed fast.
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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if Iran deal fails
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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
UN says 81% of Gaza structures were destroyed in war, devastating its economy as well since 2023
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Bahrain says arrested 41 members of Iran-linked group
Legal procedures against the detainees ongoing, while search and investigation operations underway
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EU lawmaker urges probe into Iran school attack, cites possible war crime
Criticises European institutions, leaders as 'weak' for failing to examine attack
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Europe without Turkiye 'incomplete, vulnerable in managing crises': Erdogan
Says global crises require inclusive EU, stressing Turkiye remains 'indispensable' partner for Europe's future
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Awais shines as Pakistan fight back against Bangladesh
The young opener struck an unbeaten 85 as the visitors reached 179-1 at stumps
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Lens secure Champions League spot and send Nantes down
Mesloub gave Lens a 1-0 win over Nantes
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Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves
They secured a 115-108 win to take 2-1 lead in NBA playoffs
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Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch
It was a third successive start in the pack
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Im leads Fleetwood by one at Quail Hollow
He fired a two-under par 69 to seize a one-stroke lead
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Mexico to cut school year short
Authority says the year would end over a month early
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Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit
He slumped to an early elimination against Dino Prizmic
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‘Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash’
The duo was involved in a physical clash during training
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
The tournament will take place between June 11 and July 19
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Swiatek battles into Italian Open third round
She defeated Caty McNally 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3
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Zamalek eye record CAF Cup prize
USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd
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South Koreans gear up to roar on football team from rival North
It will be the first time that a N Korean sports team has played in the South since 2018
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ITF upholds Belarus suspension
Tennis's body said its stance remained unchanged despite IOC decision
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Shanto ton put Bangladesh in command
The hosts reached 301-4 at stumps on day 1









































































































