Paris: The French Open was plunged into a sexism row on Thursday after the decision to move the women’s semi-finals away from the tournament’s showpiece court was blasted as “unfair …
Indian Muslims — the long road to redemption
The landslide victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recent Indian parliamentary elections screams blatant majoritarianism that is the reality of a new India. The Muslims of India, …
17 killed as tourist bus crashes into signboard in Dubai
Dubai: At least 17 people died and nine others were seriously injured in a road crash involving a tourist bus on Mohammad Bin Zayed road in Dubai on Thursday, Dubai Police …
Qatar’s arrogance to blame for Gulf crisis, Bahrain minister says
Manama: Qatar’s two-year crisis with Gulf neighbours has dragged on due to the tiny emirate’s arrogance and intransigence, according to Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid Bin Ahmad Al Khalifa. ### “Two …
Cricket World Cup 2019: Pakistan enjoy the edge in battle of Asian giants
London: The battle of two Asian cricketing powers, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Bristol, is expected to be a clash in a bid to boost the morale of the teams. …
Cricket World Cup 2019: Asif Ali thanks family for World Cup chance after daughter’s death
Bristol: Pakistan batsman Asif Ali has credited his family for convincing him to play at the World Cup after the tragic death of his infant daughter last month. ### The …
In Syria, hospitals are a tool of war
After eight brutal years, it is hard to find anything shocking about the Syrian civil war. But somehow, the government forces under President Bashar Al Assad always find a way. …
‘Bharat’ film review: It will test your patience
There’s something disconcerting and distasteful about pulpy patriotism. Salman Khan’s Eid release ‘Bharat’ chokes us with that muscular, overstuffed idealism with complete disregard to subtlety. ### In this uneven, sprawling …
Girl, 13, killed after rocks from truck fell on car in Sharjah
Sharjah: A 13-year-old Asian girl died, while seven other people were injured, in a horrific road accident caused by an overloaded lorry in Sharjah. ### The Sharjah police operation room …
French government blamed for failed Renault deal
Milan, Paris (Bloomberg): Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV abruptly withdrew its offer to combine with Renault SA after the French carmaker’s board – on the brink of approving the deal – …