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Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout

TEHRAN – Internet access has started to be restored in Iran after being cut off almost three months ago, the country’s first vice-president has said.

#Iran #InternetBlackout

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BTS win big as Black Eyed Peas reunite at American Music Awards

LAS VEGAS – South Korean seven-piece BTS have won artist of the year at the American Music Awards (AMAs) for the second consecutive year, cementing their status as one of the world’s biggest bands.

#BTS #AmericanMusicAwards

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Omar Ahmed unveils PAKMMAF contender series to strengthen int’l pathway

LAHORE – The Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (PAKMMAF) has officially launched the PAKMMAF Contender Series, a high-performance competition platform designed to prepare Pakistani fighters for elite international competition.

#OmarAhmed #PAKMMAF #MMA

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Medvedev falls, teen sensation Kouame makes history at Roland Garros

PARIS – The French Open witnessed a dramatic day of surprises on Tuesday as former world No 1 Daniil Medvedev crashed out in the opening round, while teenage French sensation Moise Kouame produced a historic breakthrough victory at Roland Garros.

#FrenchOpen #DaniilMedvedev #Kouame

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PFF XI beat UN XI 3-1 in World Football Day exhibition match

LAHORE – Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) XI defeated United Nations (UN) XI 3-1 in an entertaining exhibition match held at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad, to celebrate World Football Day.

#WorldFootballDay #PFF #Football

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Pakistan’s Asian junior medal-winning squash stars receive hero’s welcome

LAHORE – Pakistan’s young squash players received a rousing welcome at Islamabad International Airport after returning from the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships 2026 with an impressive haul of five medals.

#Squash #AsianJuniorSquash

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United front formed for LRCA elections

LAHORE – Preparations for the Lahore Region Cricket Association (LRCA) elections gathered momentum as leading cricket organisers and club officials from Model Town Zone held a consultative dinner meeting to finalise their election strategy.

#LRCA #Lahore #Cricket

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Massive show of support for KN Group in Shalimar Zone

LAHORE – The Khawaja Nadeem (KN) Group staged another powerful show of strength in Shalimar Zone ahead of the Lahore Region Cricket Association elections 2026, with representatives and presidents of 18 out of 29 active clubs expressing full confid…

#KNGroup #ShalimarZone #Lahore

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Four Dar Hockey Academy players named in Pakistan squad for U-18 Asia Cup

LAHORE – Dar Hockey Academy has once again underlined its pivotal role in Pakistan hockey’s talent development system, with four of its players selected in the national U-18 squad for the U-18 Asia Cup in Japan.

#DarHockeyAcademy #Hockey #AsiaCupU18

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Spain announce World Cup squad without Real Madrid players

The Spain national football team has unveiled its 26-player squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, with no representatives from Real Madrid CF included in the final selection.

#Spain