Nadal ‘not comfortable’ ahead of Olympics bid

New York: Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes and tennis broadcaster, actor and player Vijay Amritraj on Saturday became the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. British tennis journalist and author Richard Evans was the first inductee from India at a ceremony held at the Hall of … Read more

Israel’s Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden’s exit from race

Athens/Qamishli, Syria: Since 2022, senior Syrian and Turkish officials have met periodically in Moscow for talks mediated by Russia. But those encounters have failed to thaw their cold relationship. But it is a different story now that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced his desire to restore formal relations with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar … Read more

Insect infestation ravages North African prickly pear

Athens/Qamishli, Syria: Since 2022, senior Syrian and Turkish officials have met periodically in Moscow for talks mediated by Russia. But those encounters have failed to thaw their cold relationship. But it is a different story now that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced his desire to restore formal relations with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar … Read more

World leaders pay tribute to Biden as he ends re-election bid

Washington DC: US ​​President Joe Biden on Sunday abandoned his faltering re-election bid, amid fierce opposition within his own Democratic Party, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's nominee against Republican Donald Trump.In a post on X, 81, Biden said he will serve as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January … Read more

Five things to know about Turkiye’s interests in Africa

Athens/Qamishli, Syria: Since 2022, senior Syrian and Turkish officials have met periodically in Moscow for talks mediated by Russia. But those encounters have failed to thaw their cold relationship. But it is a different story now that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced his desire to restore formal relations with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar … Read more

Iran condemns Israeli attack on Yemen’s Hodeidah port

Athens/Qamishli, Syria: Since 2022, senior Syrian and Turkish officials have met periodically in Moscow for talks mediated by Russia. But those encounters have failed to thaw their cold relationship. But it is a different story now that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced his desire to restore formal relations with his Syrian counterpart, Bashar … Read more