‘I need to recover really well’: Injured Alcaraz may skip French Open

The 22-year-old pulled out of the Barcelona clay-court tournament last week when he felt his wrist "give out on a return" and then revealed the injury to be "a more serious injury than any of us expected".
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Sudan war enters fourth year as child hunger crisis deepens

Aid agencies warn children are bearing the brunt as food shortages worsen and humanitarian funding declines
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Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO in September

Apple marks its 50th anniversary this year as artificial intelligence challenges the Silicon Valley legend to prove it can deliver yet another culture-changing innovation
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‘Maradona of the Carpathians’ Hagi back in charge of Romania

"I was born to win, not just to exist. Don't you know my motto?", the 61-year-old, nicknamed the 'Maradona of the Carpathians', added.
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US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks on Thursday: US official

The talks will take place at the State Department in Washington, again at the level of ambassadors.
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Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules

The policy shift which ends Japan's self-imposed restraint on sales of lethal arms comes as Tokyo seeks to enter the international arms market, hoping to bolster national defence as well as boost economic growth
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Shorna hails Supta’s brilliance in Rajshahi debut

Shorna also expressed satisfaction with the Rajshahi venue, which hosted its first international match.
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Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire

Pakistan source said Trump was told US blockade is obstacle to talks
21 April 2026, 02:04 AM

New deal with Iran will be better than old one

Trump wrote in a social media post after concerns expressed by Democrats and some nuclear experts that he is rushing negotiations
21 April 2026, 01:57 AM

Trump says will not lift blockade until deal with Iran

Traffic has again seized up in the Strait of Hormuz as both Tehran and Washington impose separate blockades
21 April 2026, 01:54 AM

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz

Relying on single protector has limits, analyst says
21 April 2026, 01:44 AM

New travel protocol guidelines issued for ministers

Guidelines cover domestic and foreign travel; emphasise protocol, security, and coordination
21 April 2026, 01:01 AM

Rana times it right to rattle Black Caps

“There are no warm-up balls -- he's always on the money from ball one.” That was how New Zealand’s standout batter on the day, Nick Kelly, summed up Nahid Rana’s performance in Mirpur yesterday.
21 April 2026, 00:30 AM

Tilak ton revives Mumbai's IPL hopes with win over Gujarat

Swashbuckling batter Tilak Varma hit his maiden IPL century to lead Mumbai Indians to just their second win of the campaign as they hammered Gujarat Titans by 99 runs on Monday.
21 April 2026, 00:20 AM

Cafu says 2026 World Cup is perfect time for Brazil to win again

Brazil's two-time World Cup winner Cafu said on Monday he believes this year's tournament is the perfect time for the five-time champions to take back the crown for the first time for 24 years.
21 April 2026, 00:16 AM

Chokehold on the poor tightens

For millions, the cost of living has been rising for three years. A record fuel price hike made everything worse overnight...
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Restaurant kitchens struggle to absorb double LPG shock

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has risen twice in less than three weeks, piling pressure on restaurants already dealing with red-hot prices of rice, chicken and beef.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa mounted a strong defence of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who was criticised for what some perceived as ignoring his defensive responsibilities in last week's Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich.
20 April 2026, 23:04 PM

Iran considers US talks in Pakistan with blockade still unresolved

Pakistan source said Trump was told US blockade is obstacle to talks
20 April 2026, 22:26 PM
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