Category: Global News
IPL switch leads to two-year PSL ban for Zimbabwe’s Muzarabani
Muzarabani had agreed to join Islamabad United but switch to India's Kolkata Knight Riders led to Pakistan cricket ban.
India cricket slammed for ‘Orwellian’ control of global game by Wisden
UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack takes dim view of an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game.
Iran remains an obstacle to the ‘Greater Israel’ project
Israel wants to expand in the Middle East. Its failure to defeat Iran is a major setback for its hegemonic plans.
How much will US Hormuz blockade hurt Iran, and does Tehran have an escape?
Iran earned $5bn in oil exports in past month while it shut the strait for most other ships. That revenue is at risk.
How many ships have passed the Strait of Hormuz and how many were attacked?
Ship-tracking data shows 279 ships have passed through the strait and 22 have been attacked since the war on Iran began.
Champions League: Barcelona handball claim against Atletico Madrid rejected
Barca were unhappy with an alleged handball by Atletico's Marc Pubill in quarterfinal first leg but UEFA rejects appeal.
Who controls the Strait of Hormuz?
A US move to block the strait has intensified a broader struggle over who controls access and under what terms.
Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.
Maradona’s childhood home becomes soup kitchen for those in need
Neighbours gather at Maradona's birthplace for meals, keeping compassion alive in the Buenos Aires suburb of Fiorito.
Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade
China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.