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‘Not for sale’, says Mute Egede as the US leader reiterates interest in acquiring the island, painting a picture of prosperity for its ‘incredible people’.Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede says the Greenlandic people will determine their own future and do not want to be Danes nor Americans. Egede made his comments on Wednesday in reaction to United States President Donald Trump, who has reiterated his desire to make Greenland – currently a semi-autonomous territory of the kingdom of Denmark – a part of the US. “We do not want to be Americans, nor Danes, we are Kalaallit [Greenlanders]. The Americans…
NEW ZEALAND captain Mitchell Santner smiles during a press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.—White Star LAHORE: Mitchell Santner, droopy-eyed with his hair a mess, yawned as soon as he sat down for his press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. It’s been a quick turnaround between games for New Zealand and their skipper — two days on from playing their final group game against India in Dubai, here they were preparing for the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday. “It was actually probably more of a day’s sleep by the time we got here,” said…
Pakistan’s New Zealand squad is a rollercoaster—surprise captain, shock omissions, and classic selection chaos. Pakistan cricket never fails to surprise – or rather, shock – its fans. The latest squad announcement for the upcoming tour of New Zealand is no exception. In true Pakistani style, it’s filled with eyebrow-raising omissions, a new captain out of the blue, and a general vibe of “here we go again!” You’re not wrong if you feel like you’ve seen this drama before. Grab some popcorn as we dive into the selection circus, rife with inconsistencies, leadership musical chairs, and planning that seems to have…
Millions are bracing for impact of first cyclone to hit Queensland and New South Wales since 1974.Millions of people on Australia’s east coast are bracing for their first tropical cyclone in more than five decades as authorities urge residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate their homes. Storm warnings affected millions of people on Wednesday along more than 500km (311 miles) of coastline in the states of Queensland and New South Wales amid warnings that Tropical Cyclone Alfred could bring winds of up to 155km/h (96mph). Alfred is expected to land as a Category 2 storm early on Friday morning near…
SOUTH AFRICAN captain Temba Bavuma in action during a net practice session at the Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday.—White Star LAHORE: South African captain Temba Bavuma hinted on Tuesday that the unnecessary trip to Dubai for his side could’ve been avoided, although he added there was little they could do with the Champions Trophy schedule having been made the way it was. Having clinched top spot in their section after winning the final Group ‘B’ match against England, South Africa had to travel to Dubai for the last Group ‘A’ match between New Zealand and India to see where they will…
The opening meeting of the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)Five-year plans have been instrumental in pushing forward China’s development in all sectors over the past decades.BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — The year 2025 marks the final lap for implementing China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). The plan prioritizes high-quality development over traditional growth-centric targets, reflecting the evolving priorities of the world’s second-largest economy.As an important institution that embodies the unique advantages of China’s national governance system, five-year plans…
Listen to article In response to a terrorist attack on the Bannu Cantonment in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, security forces eliminated 16 terrorists, including four suicide bombers, while five soldiers were martyred, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the attack occurred on Tuesday evening when terrorists attempted to breach the high-security zone by ramming two explosives-laden vehicles into the perimeter wall of the Bannu Cantonment. The ISPR stated, “Troops engaged the intruders with precision, eliminating all 16 terrorists, including four suicide bombers.” In the ensuing firefight, five soldiers embraced martyrdom in the line of duty, according to the ISPR. The blast…
Shortly after Trump began his marathon speech, the Representative from Texas stood up and shouted that the president did not have a mandate.Democratic Representative Al Green was not the first legislator to blurt out a shout of protest during a presidential address to the United States Congress. But he is perhaps the only one in recent memory to be ejected from the hall on Tuesday night by the speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Shortly after Donald Trump began the longest-ever presidential speech to Congress in modern history, Green stood up, shaking his walking cane, and shouted: “You don’t have…
Trump says Zelenskyy also willing to sign a critical minerals deal, days after their blow-up at the Oval Office.United States President Donald Trump has revealed he received a letter from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he is ready for talks with Russia and to sign a rare minerals deal. “Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians,” Trump said in an address to Congress on Tuesday night while quoting from the letter. “‘My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s…
India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has broken ranks by admitting that playing all their Champions Trophy games at one venue in Dubai has been to their advantage. Shami returned figures of 3-48 to set up India’s four-wicket win over Australia in the semi-finals on Tuesday in Dubai. India coach Gautam Gambhir afterwards lashed out at critics who have said playing at the same Dubai International Cricket Stadium each time is unfair. ” sandbox=”allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-modals allow-forms”> India refused to travel to Champions Trophy hosts Pakistan over unspecified reasons and have won all four of their games at their temporary…