I had closely followed the genocidal war in Gaza for nine months when an opportunity came around to volunteer as part of a medical mission organised by the United Nations, World Health Organization and the Palestinian American Medical Association. As a trained nephrologist, a doctor who treats patients with kidney disease, I felt there was a critical need for specialised …

The Arab world stands at a crossroad – a moment of truth that hinges on the region’s unified leadership and moral clarity. As President Trump arrives in the Gulf this week, seeking investments and strategic partnerships, the opportunity for regional peace and security is overwhelmingly clear. The Arab leaders should explain clearly to President Trump that peace and economic development …

NEW DELHI: South African Lungi Ngidi has returned for the Indian Premier League’s final phase, but the seamer and several of his compatriots are expected to exit the rescheduled tournament early to prepare for next month’s World Test Championship final. The IPL will resume on Saturday after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire following days of fighting between the …

LAHORE: Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan and Sri Lankan batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa have signed up for Lahore Qalandars for the remainder of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season, the franchise announced on Thursday. Meanwhile, Karachi Kings have secured the services of Scotland opener George Munsey. The tenth edition of the PSL is set to resume from Saturday — …

Speculation is swirling around Jeremy Renner’s possible return as Hawkeye in Avengers: Doomsday, following a new set photo shared by Robert Downey Jr. The image, posted on Instagram, shows Downey seated outside his trailer beside a Doctor Doom comic poster with the message: “Do not Knock. Trust yourself.” The cryptic post drew a heartfelt reply from Renner: “Long way from …