CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh will look to carry their recent success in one-day internationals to the traditional Test format when they begin a two-match series against South Africa in Chittagong on Tuesday. Bangladesh’s Test record remains dismal despite a stellar improvement in … read more
PUL ALAM: At least 14 Afghan soldiers were killed in a US air strike early Monday on an army checkpoint in a Taliban-infested province south of Kabul, officials said. “At 6:00 am today, two US helicopters attacked a checkpoint in … read more
TEHRAN: Iran´s nuclear deal with major powers will boost “security, stability and regional cooperation,” President Hassan Rouhani told Oman´s Sultan Qaboos, state news agency IRNA reported Friday. “Contrary to the opinion of some in the region, this agreement will actually … read more
KARACHI: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across Pakistan with religious zeal and fervour. Eid prayers were held in mosques and Eidgahs in all cities and towns of the country. Special prayers were offered for the well-being of the country while in … read more
DAMATURU: At least thirteen people have been killed in explosions at Eid prayers in the Nigerian town of Damaturu, the army said. The two female suicide bombers included a 10-year-old girl, said Nigerian army spokesman Col Sani Usman. There were … read more