Monday, August 24th, 2026
New Zealand beat Pakistan in hockey world cup match
DNA AMSTERDAM: New Zealand defeated Pakistan 4–2 in a spirited encounter. The Kiwis stunned Pakistan by scoring the opening goal within the first 12 seconds of play, setting the tone early. Pakistan regrouped after halftime and showed resilience, narrowing the gap with improved attacking play, but New Zealand maintained control to secure victory. With this result, Pakistan will now face South Africa in the playoff for 11th and 12th positions, while New Zealand will contest the 9th–10th place match. Currently, New Zealand holds the world ranking of 9th, while PakistanRead More
Ukraine wants peace but won’t give in, Zelenskyy says on Independence Day
KYIV, AUG 24: Ukraine wants peace but will not just give in to Russia at any price, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a defiant speech on Monday as foreign leaders gathered in Kyiv to mark its Independence Day celebrations. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and European Council President Antonio Costa were among the foreign dignitaries present for celebrations of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s break from the Soviet Union. Burnham, making his first visit to the Ukrainian capital as prime minister, was due to announce British support to help KyivRead More
SAOC Inspects Pakistan’s Venues for SAF Games 2027
AFZAL JAVED / DNA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped up preparations to host the South Asian Games 2027 as a delegation of the South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) conducted a detailed inspection of key sports venues in Islamabad, reviewing facilities and readiness for the region’s biggest multi-sport event. The SAOC delegation visited the Pakistan Sports Complex, where Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Yawar Hussain, along with Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) President Arif Saeed and Secretary General Khalid Mehmood, briefed the delegates on venue preparations, infrastructure development, technical facilities and otherRead More
Field Marshal Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources say
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, AUG 24: Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir spoke with US President Donald Trump last week, according to three Pakistani sources, days before Munir was expected to hold talks in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday. The call, which has not been previously reported, came as the US threatened to roll out major economic sanctions targeting Iran and its trade partners. The White House Office of the Press Secretary did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It was unclear what Munir and Trump discussed. Pakistan’s military confirmed theRead More
Iran’s Baghaei warns against cooperation with US, vows to counter economic sanctions
TEHRAN, AUG 24: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday warned countries against cooperating with the United States in its economic pressure campaign on Tehran, vowing to counter sanctions through multilateral capabilities. US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has promised to reveal severe measures on Iran, which has endured near-continuous economic sanctions since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, when he gives a press conference at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) on Monday. Without detailing specific measures, Bessent signalled the US would target “fearful nations” that practice “appeasement” by engaging withRead More
Oman top diplomat to visit Iran to discuss Hormuz Strait
WASHINGTON, AUG 24: The US threatened Iran with what it called “the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled” as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran’s trade partners. Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf “if the economic war continues.” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) on Monday amid promises to reveal even more severe measures on a country that has endured near-continuous economic sanctions since the Islamic Revolution ofRead More