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Chinese president Xi Jinping leaves for Middle East and African visits, BRICS summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Thursday for state visits to United Arab Emirates (UAE), Senegal, Rwanda, South Africa, and the 10th BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

United Nations celebrates Mandela’s legacy for humanity

Paying tribute to the first democratically-elected President of South Africa and iconic civil rights leader, the United Nations on Wednesday celebrated Nelson Mandela’s legacy for humanity and reflected on the lessons he left behind.

Pakistan Sweet Home (PSH) marked 100th birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela International Day celebrations was held here at Pakistan Sweet Home (PSH) on Wednesday aiming to promote Nelson Mandela's values and dedication to the service of humanity in the areas of human rights, reconciliation

Two MQM-London operators arrested in Karachi

Two operatives of MQM's London Fraction, South Africa network were arrested by law enforcement agencies in the wee hours of Wednesday during search operation in Orangi Town area.

Shock loss for former African champions Sundowns

Former title-holders Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa suffered a shock 1-0 away defeat to Port of Togo Tuesday when the CAF Champions League groups resumed after the World Cup.

South Africa call up uncapped Stormers fly-half Willemse

Uncapped Western Stormers fly-half Damian Willemse has been called up by South Africa, suggesting he could be the second choice behind Handre Pollard for the Rugby Championship.

Shock loss for former African champions Sundowns

Former title-holders Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa suffered a shock 1-0 away defeat to Port of Togo Tuesday when the CAF Champions League groups resumed after the World Cup.

Somerset sign Pakistan opening batsman Azhar Ali

Somerset have signed Pakistan opener Azhar Ali for the last seven matches of the County Championship season to replace the injured Matt Renshaw.

Nelson Mandela Day to be observed on July 18

Like other parts of the world, Nelson Mandela International Day, will be marked on July 18 in order to pay tributes to Mandela's achievements in working towards conflict resolution, democracy, human rights, peace, and reconciliation.

Djokovic wins fourth Wimbledon title, 13th major

Samoa seal Rugby World Cup spot with win in Germany

Americans dominate opening day of inaugural Athletics World Cup

Mike Bryan wins 17th Slam doubles title

RugbyU: Super Rugby results - collated

Collated Super Rugby results this weekend in final round of regular season

Sri Lanka beat South Africa by 278 runs in 1st Test

South Africa collapsed dramatically against Sri lanka's spin to crash to 73 all out in the first Test in Galle on Saturday, their lowest total since readmission to international cricket.