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Italy hooker Ornel Gega retires after long-term knee injury

India goes on back foot on Kashmir: Fakhar Imam

Kashmir Committee Chairman Syed Fakhar Imam said that India had gone to back foot on Kashmir issue as it was not allowing anyone to enter it after turning it into the world's biggest jail

Talking points in European football this weekend

Barcelona won their first game under Quique Setien, Erling Braut Haaland enjoyed a dream debut with Borussia Dortmund and Juventus ominously extended their lead at the top of Serie A at the weekend

Turkey to Look for New Partner for Construction of NPP in Sinop - Minister

Turkey will look for a new partner in the construction of the country's second nuclear power plant in Sinop after scrapping partnership with Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said

COMSATS University Islamabad designated Tobacco Smoke Free Facility

COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) and Tobacco Smoke Free Capital Project of Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHRSC) Monday signed a letter of intent as part of a national drive for making universities Smoke Free

Du Plessis denies retirement after innings defeat to England

South African captain Faf du Plessis denied rumours of retirement Monday saying he would continue to lead the struggling team despite an innings defeat to England

Myanmar Panel Finds No Evidence of 'Genocidal Intent' in Rohingya Treatment

Myanmar's Independent Commission of Enquiry (ICOE) said Monday it had found no "genocidal intent" in the actions of the security forces in the Rakhine state during security operations which forced numerous Rohingya to flee the state

Nobel Laureate Urges Eco-Activists to Buttress Mere Protesting With Sustainable Living

"Fridays for Future" climate activists should switch from only protesting against the current system to setting a personal example of living a low-carbon life, Rae Kwon Chung, a UN climate expert and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, told Sputnik

Russia's Altius-U Drone to Feature Satellite Compatibility - Defense Industry Source

Russia's new Altius-U long-duration unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been equipped with a satellite communication channel in order to increase its range, an informed source in the Russian military-industrial complex told Sputnik

Increased security, fear of violence ahead of Virginia pro-gun rally

India failed to put Kashmir issue under carpet despite history's worst coercive tactics: AJK Prime Minister

Rs 97.8 mln disbursed among train accidents' victims

Back4good: 8,284 illegally migrated Pakistanis return from Malaysia

Maduro says still in control, open to talks with US: report

Former UN chief Perez de Cuellar celebrates his 100th birthday