WASHINGTON, (DNA) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed an upcoming summit between their presidents in a phone call.According to the State Department, the White House announced last week that President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will meet on July 16 in the Finnish capital Helsinki for the much-anticipated summit, adding the two leaders will discuss bilateral relations as well as national security issues.
Peshawar Zalmi emerge as most valuable PSL franchise
KARACHI, (DNA) – Peshawar Zalmi might have failed to defend their HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) crown this year but the 2017 winners have emerged as the most valuable franchise of the T20 league.According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), sports evaluation firm Nielsen Sports has given the PSL a hugely positive report on the third edition of the tournament. The event was held in February-March this year in the UAE with three games including the final played in Pakistan.
Former Malaysian PM Najib charged with criminal breach of trust
KUALA LUMPUR, (DNA) – Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to criminal charges on Wednesday related to a probe into allegations of corruption at state fund 1MDB, less than two months after he was ousted in a stunning election.Najib, 64, nodded as he was charged with abuse of power and three counts of criminal breach of trust as part of an investigation into a transaction involving SRC International, a former unit of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Meet celebs challenging political biggies in polls
KARACHI, (DNA) – The stage is set for the 2018 general elections scheduled on July 25 as the country looks forward to rare second democratic transition in its 71-year history marred by military coups.With the polls less than a month away, electioneering is gathering momentum as election candidates square off for the electoral battle to secure a position in the hallowed halls of the country’s legislatures.
Green Tea vs Black Tea. Which one is better?
Tea, particularly its green and black varieties, can prevent fat storage in the liver and lower blood sugar.The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Tunis EL Manar and the University of Carthage in Tunisia and Université Paris Diderot in Paris.The research team sought to determine the effects of long-term consumption of green tea and black tea on the lipid digestion of rats fed with a high-fat diet.
Turkish airlines announces cheap fare for Istanbul
ISLAMABAD, JULY 03 (DNA) – Turkish Airlines has announced discounted fare for Istanbul. This fare is for a limited period and shall remain in effect till July 18, 2018.The drastic cut in Istanbul fare is likely to fetch more and more people from Pakistan. According to sources, a large number of visitors are expected to avail this facility.
Former Siemens CEO Kleinfeld made adviser to Saudi crown prince
DUBAI: (DNA) – Klaus Kleinfeld, a former chief executive of industrial conglomerate Siemens and giant aluminum producer Alcoa, has been appointed an adviser to Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Kleinfeld will leave his current position as chief executive of NEOM, a 26,500 square kilometer business zone under development in the northwest of the kingdom, but will retain a position on its board, an official Saudi statement said on Tuesday.
Arrests in Europe over plot to attack Iran opposition rally
BRUSSELS: (DNA) – Belgium, France and Germany have detained six people, including an Iranian diplomat, over an alleged plot to bomb a weekend rally by an exiled Iranian opposition group in Paris, authorities and sources said Monday.The apparent foiled attack was to have targeted a meeting of thousands of Iranian opposition supporters in a northern suburb of the French capital that was also attended by leading US figures, including close allies of President Donald Trump.
Belgium fights back from two down to beat Japan 3-2 in added time
MOSCOW: (DNA) – Belgium fought back from two goals down to beat Japan 3-2 with an added-time goal from substitute Nacer Chadli on Monday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with Brazil.The first side to recover from a two-goal deficit to win a World Cup knockout match since Germany beat England 3-2 after extra time in Mexico in 1970, Belgium were run ragged by a Japan side solid in defense and willing to probe deep.
Massive protests turn violent in Iran
TEHRAN – (DNA) – Iran called for calm on Sunday after protests in a southern city over water shortages turned violent overnight with reports of police shooting at demonstrators who attacked banks and public buildings.“No one has been killed in the unrest and just one person has been wounded in a shooting,” said Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli on Sunday.
