HENGELO: Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands fired a warning shot ahead of the Tokyo Olympics by setting a new world record in the women’s 10,000m on Sunday. Hassan, 28, clocked 29min 06.82sec at the Hengelo meet, smashing the previous best set by Ethiopian Almaz Ayana (29:17.45) in winning gold at the 2016 Rio Games. Hassan was aided by technology that …

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said on Sunday that cricket leagues were getting stronger all over the world, and “it is a fact that players have lost interest in international cricket.” Addressing a virtual press conference on Sunday, du Plesis said it was heartening to see the resumption of Pakistan Super League-6, after it was postponed in March earlier this …

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia intends to officially introduce scouting activities in all three stages of girls’ schools in the Kingdom during the coming period. In this regard, the Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Saad Aal Fehaid has issued a circular to all the education administrations in the regions and governorates asking them to provide the Scouts Activity Administration in the ministry …

Finance Ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations reached a landmark accord on Saturday backing the creation of a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15%, an agreement that could then form the basis of a worldwide deal. Such a deal aims to end what U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has called a “30-year race to …

Roger Federer said Sunday he was withdrawing from the French Open despite having reached the fourth round, opting to focus on his primary objective of winning a ninth Wimbledon title. “After discussions with my team, I’ve decided I will need to pull out of Roland Garros today,” the 39-year-old said. “After two knee surgeries and over a year of rehabilitation …

ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) meets here on Monday (today) to approve about Rs2.135 trillion worth of next year’s consolidated development budget (FY2021-22) of the federal and provincial governments — almost 61 per cent higher than the current year’s development allocation of Rs1.324tr. The country’s highest constitutional forum on economic decision-making will also set next fiscal year’s GDP growth …

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, famously dubbed Bennifer, have reportedly been enjoying life as couple since they rekindled their relationship. They have been seen leaving each other’s houses, just weeks after the music sensation called off her engagement to retired baseball ace Alex Rodriguez. The showbiz stars – who got split in 2004 two years after their engagement, have been …

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry quietly stepped away from their work after the birth of their second child by taking a parental leave. Following the birth of their daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they will be taking their parental leaves. The pair issued a statement that read: “On June 4th, we were …

Superstar Angelina Jolie turned 46 on Friday in style, surrounded by her children as they celebrated her big day. The Maleficent actor was given a surprise celebration by her children as she marked her 46th birthday at Los Angeles restaurant TAO. In a chat with PEOPLE, a source said: “They had a great day celebrating at home, and the kids surprised her with …

Royal fans were over the moon after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced the name of their daughter on Sunday. Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, the name given to the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, came as a nod to Queen Elizabeth who is lovingly referred to as Lilibet in the royal household. Some may not be aware …