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Saudi Arabia unveils plan for impressive new home of international tennis
RIYADH: /DNA/ – The Qiddiya Investment Company announced on Monday plans for a 33,000-capacity National Tennis Centre — a world-class sports and entertainment landmark that will position Saudi Arabia as a future hub for international tennis, local grassroots participation and year-round community play. Located in Qiddiya City — Saudi Arabia’s capital of entertainment, sport and culture — the National Tennis Centre will be the region’s largest tennis complex, built to ATP, WTA and ITF standards across all courts to attract and host some of the world’s most prestigious events, reportedRead More
Sweden smash five past Tunisia in World Cup opener
Sweden become top team of Group F with three points went ahead of Japan and Netherlands DNA NEW YORK: Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored two sensational goals and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet as they cruised to a 5-1 World Cup Group F victory over Tunisia on Sunday. After scraping through to the finals after a dismal qualifying campaign, they responded by scoring five goals in a World Cup match for the first time since 1938 when they defeated Cuba 8-0. Ayari — the son ofRead More
Muharram moon not sighted, Ashura on June 26
ISLAMABAD, JUN 15: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Monday announced that the Muharram moon has not been sighted in the country, hence the first of Muharram will fall on June 17 (Wednesday). Accordingly, the Ashura — Muharram 10 — will be observed on June 26 (Friday). Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad made the announcement following moon sighting committing meeting in Lahore. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had said that there were no chances of moon sighting on June 15, as the interval between the birthRead More
Australian PM calls for ‘transparent inquiry’ into killing of girl by CCD
News Desk CANBERRA: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday called for a transparent inquiry into the shooting of Hania Ahmad by the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) earlier this week, according to The Guardian. Adeel Ahmed, 39, his wife Dr Sidra Khan, their daughter Hania Ahmed, 9, and son Aafan Ahmed, 10, were shot at during a robbery when CCD personnel opened fire on their vehicle, mistaking it for that of robbers. As a result, Hania died on the spot, while Adeel and Aafan were critically injured. Dr KhanRead More
Trump, Vance and Ghalibaf signed the MoU
WASHINGTON, JUN 15 (DNA): In a surprising diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran. According to senior officials, the agreement outlines cooperation in areas of regional security, trade, and cultural exchange. While details remain limited, observers note that this marks the first high-level accord between the two nations in years. Analysts caution that implementation will be challenging, given longstanding mistrust and geopolitical rivalries. Still, the signingRead More
Ahsan welcomes historic US-Iran peace deal
ISLAMABAD, 15 JUN (DNA) — Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday warmly welcomed the historic peace agreement reached between the United States and Iran, terming it a major victory for diplomacy, dialogue and wisdom over conflict. In a statement on social media platform X, the minister congratulated the leadership of both countries for demonstrating exemplary statesmanship and choosing the path of peace.He said the landmark accord offered renewed hope for stability, economic recovery and shared prosperity across the Middle East and the wider world. HighlightingRead More