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Long Dengxi of China waves to the spectators after the Men’s Dynamic with Fins – FFS1-FFS2 Final of the Freediving event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)CHENGDU, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) — Chinese para athlete Long Dengxi claimed his second gold in freediving at The World Games 2025 here on Monday, while Hungary’s Zsofia Torocsik broke the world record of the women’s dynamic with fins by 16 meters.Following his win in the men’s dynamic without fins – FFS1-FFS2 category on Sunday, the 18-year-old Long added gold in the dynamic with fins,…

Listen to article UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called upon the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take immediate action to stop Israel from occupying Gaza City, amid warning from the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) that the Gaza Strip faces a “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis. Speaking at an emergency meeting on Israel’s plans to control Gaza City, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urged the UNSC to bind Israel under Chapter VII of the UN Charter to desist from occupying Gaza. “Pakistan believes that action needs to be taken now. The UNSC must immediately call upon Israel under…

CINCINNATI: Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka got their title defenses off to smooth starts as they powered into the third round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday. The men’s and women’s top seeds, each ranked number one in the world, were both competing for the first time since Wimbledon — where Sinner lifted the title and as Sabalenka bowed out in the women’s semi-finals. Sinner crushed Colombian Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1, 6-1 in steamy afternoon weather while Sabalenka beat 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-5, 6-1 under the lights of the night session. Sabalenka needed 54 minutes and a…

ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued formal warnings to 39 ministries and key government departments regarding potential cyberattacks involving BlueLocker ransomware threat, which could result in permanent data loss, operational disruption, and leakage of sensitive information. According to a letter circulated by the National CERT, advisories have been issued to prevent attacks on major federal institutions. These cyberattacks, if successful, could cripple business continuity systems and compromise confidential state data. The letter was addressed to high-level officials including the Secretary Cabinet Division, Secretary Interior, Secretary Foreign Affairs, DG NACTA, DG FIA, the…

CHENGDU: Pakistan’s top cueist, Muhammad Asif, began his World Games snooker challenge impressively, defeating China’s Liang Xiaolong 2-0 here at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China Tianfu Campus Gymnasium on Sunday. Asif, Pakistan’s most successful player with three IBSF titles and the nation’s sole representative at the multi-sport event, secured the Group ‘A’ victory convincingly. The 43-year-old Asif took the first frame against the home hope 79-50 and followed with a commanding 77-24 win in the second frame. “This win means a lot to me,” Asif said after the match. “I’m happy with my performance and hope to keep…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the landmark peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, hailing the development as a historic turning point for the South Caucasus and a gateway to regional prosperity. The prime minister received a telephone call from President Aliyev in which the two leaders discussed the peace accord, bilateral relations, and regional connectivity prospects, his office said in an official handout. During the “warm and cordial” conversation, Shehbaz lauded Aliyev’s “visionary role” in ending the decades-long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, describing it as “a mutually beneficial end to one of the…

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to safeguarding the rights, welfare and equal inclusion of minority communities in all spheres of national life. On the occasion of National Minorities Day, observed annually on August 11, both leaders paid tribute to the contributions of minorities in nation-building, stressing the principles of interfaith harmony, equality and mutual respect as envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. In his message, President Asif Ali Zardari renewed the national resolve “to work for the empowerment and advancement of minority communities” and pledged to continue efforts to…

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan acknowledged a dilemma over the fifth bowler and said they would take a late decision on their team combination for Tuesday’s series decider following their defeat in the second one-day international on Sunday. Pakistan, who won the opening ODI by five wickets, posted a competitive 171-7 in 37 overs in a rain-truncated match but West Indies prevailed by five wickets to draw level in the three-match series. Pakistan’s part-time duo of Saim Ayub and Salman Agha conceded a combined 66 runs in seven wicketless overs as West Indies cruised home. “You could say our fifth bowler…

Listen to article QUETTA: A blast on a railway track in Balochistan’s Mastung district on Sunday derailed six bogies of the Jaffar Express, though no loss of life was reported, officials said. The explosion occurred near Spezant in Dasht Tehsil, targeting the passenger train and damaging its locomotive along with several coaches, officials confirmed. According to the Levies authorities, an explosive device planted on the track detonated as the train passed, forcing the engine and five bogies off the rails. The sudden jolt brought the Jaffar Express to an abrupt halt. Rescue teams and railway staff quickly arrived at the scene to…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir praised US President Donald Trump on Sunday for his efforts to stop “many wars”, including brokering a ceasefire between Pakistan and India in May. The army chief, who is on an official visit to the United States, held high-level engagements with senior American political and military leadership as well as the Pakistani diaspora, according to a statement issued here by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Speaking to the Pakistani Americans, the army chief said that Pakistan achieved notable successes on the diplomatic front, while praising President Trump’s leadership…