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Jeremy Allen White eyes starring role of Bruce Springsteen in feature biopic


March 27, 2024

Jeremy Allen White, the Emmy-winning actor, is in talks to portray Bruce Springsteen in a biopic named Deliver Me From Nowhere which is based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 book of the same name. The movie will focus on the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album, Nebraska. A24 is also considering to be a part of the project. The script is being adapted by …

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Prince Harry’s plans to repair bond with Prince William laid bare


March 27, 2024

Prince Harry is willing to do whatever it takes to thaw the cold relations between him and estranged brother Prince William. The Duke of Sussex is making plans to repair his bond with the Prince of Wales during his trip to UK in May, per an insider cited by The Mirror. “Prince Harry will do all he can to ‘win’ back …

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Chips in the brain


March 27, 2024

NOLAND Arbaugh, 29, was a student and athlete at the Texas A&M University when he was paralysed during a diving accident eight years ago. Arbaugh had at the time been working at a children’s summer camp. Since being paralysed he has not been able to do many of the things he used to do. He has no sensation of anything …

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Pakistan to tour Australia in November to play 3 ODIs, T20Is


March 27, 2024

The Pakistan cricket team is set to visit Australia for a white-ball series scheduled for November this year as Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday released its international schedule for the 2024-25 season. In a press release, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the tour — which will mark the start of Australia’s white-ball schedule for the summer of 2024-25 — would …

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Bangladesh lawmaker Shakib recalled for second SL Test


March 27, 2024

DHAKA: Newly elected lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan was on Tuesday recalled to the Bangladesh squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka. The former captain, an all-rounder, successfully stood for the ruling Awami League during general elections in January. He has not played for Bangladesh since the end of the 50-over World Cup in November and his last Test was …

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PTV acquires non-exclusive rights of six ICC events


March 27, 2024

LAHORE: The Paki­stan Television (PTV) Corporation on Tuesday acquired the non-exclusive rights in Pakistan for six men’s and women’s ICC events to be held in 2024 to 2025. Interestingly, the PTV did not show any interest to buy the livestreaming or broadcasting rights of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2024 and 2025 from A Sports TV channel recently. The PSL …

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Five-star Iraq, Australia progress in Asian World Cup qualifying


March 27, 2024

HONG KONG: Iraq and Australia were in rampant goalscoring form on Tuesday as they both cruised into the third round of Asia’s 2026 World Cup preliminaries wins against the Philippines and Lebanon respectively, while Son Heung-min’s South Korea are on the brink of joining them after beating Thailand. Australia handed out a 5-0 drubbing to Lebanon in Canberra in Group …

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Ten years from home World Cup, Saudi Arabia sizes up ‘huge challenge’


March 27, 2024

RIYADH: A decade before it hosts football’s World Cup, the size of the task facing Saudi Arabia is becoming apparent, includingbuilding stadiums, hotels and transport links. As the only bidder, Saudi Arabia was anointed host of the 2034 World Cup last October by FIFA. Infrastructure is the initial concern for the oil-rich kingdom, which is snapping up high-profile sports events …

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Cabinet approves 11-member board of PIA holding company


March 27, 2024

RAWALPINDI: The federal cabinet has approved the board of PIA Holding Company, and former State Bank governor Tariq Bajwa has been appointed as its chairman. The federal cabinet, through circulation on Tuesday, gave the nod to the 11-member board, according to sources. The move is being hailed as a significant development in the national carrier’s privatisation process as its liabilities …

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Pakistan joins calls for immediate action on UN resolution


March 27, 2024

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has joined other nations in urging for the prompt implementation of a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution that calls for a Ramazan ceasefire, paving the way for a lasting and sustainable peace in Gaza. Alongside the ceasefire, the resolution underscores the necessity for the immediate, unconditional release of all prisoners. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said …

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