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Erling Haaland fires 10-man Manchester City to memorable win over United

News September 13, 2026

Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden’s first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca’s reign. Foden kick...

Indonesia says 6 killed, 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Java

Health September 13, 2026

Rescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 129 others were missing after a ferry capsized in rough seas on Sunday, with one survivor recounting scenes of panic as passengers scramb...

Iran's economic ties to Dubai hard to break despite Middle East tensions

Business September 13, 2026

In the markets of old Dubai, saffron, cumin, pistachios and almonds from Iran still fill the stalls, as if the two shores of the Gulf were not separated by the ongoing regional conflict. Last month, t...

Crash and burn: Pakistan cricket at a new low after England humiliation

News September 13, 2026

Pakistan cricket hit a fresh low during the dismal 3-0 Test whitewash in England, even if a dazzling cameo by debutant Razaullah at least ensured a tour marred by mid-series sackings ended with a flic...

Trump turns to golf, family business on Irish visit's second day

Business September 13, 2026

Donald Trump turned his focus Sunday to golf and promoting his business interests, as he wraps up a two-day visit to Ireland during which his off-the-cuff diplomacy has caused another stir. The US pre...

China, Russia, India seek economic cooperation, discuss inclusive global growth at Brics

News September 13, 2026

Brics leaders including China, Russia and India, entered a second day of talks in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing “inclusive global growth”, after reaching rare agreement calling for calm in the M...

Iran authorities say 1 killed, 3 injured as merchant vessel struck in Hormuz

News September 13, 2026

A ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and injuring three, local Iranian authorities said, as Tehran and Washington clash over the strategic waterway. “A merchant ve...

Trump says Irish unification would be ‘fantastic’

Business September 13, 2026

DUBLIN: Donald Trump said on Saturday he would “love to see” a united Ireland, wading into a politically sensitive subject as he embarked on a two-day Irish visit that blurs the lines between his ...

Gaza documentary by Israeli directors wins special prize at Venice

News September 13, 2026

VENICE: A chilling new documentary about Israel’s AI-assisted killing of civilians in Gaza by two Israeli directors won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. NAZA, by Oscar-w...

Tens of thousands protest against far right in Germany

News September 12, 2026

Tens of thousands of protesters took part in demonstrations across Germany on Saturday against the far-right AfD, after the party scored a crushing victory in a state election last week. The Alternati...