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Ben Stokes sets new ODI record as England thrash New Zealand

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Ben Stokes played the innings of a lifetime on Wednesday, smashing a record-breaking 182 runs, marking the highest score ever by an England batsman in a one-day international.  His exceptional performance paved the way for a resounding victory over New Zealand at The Oval and sent a stern message to their World Cup rivals, just weeks before they begin their title defence in India.  England’s situation looked grim early on as they stumbled to 13-2 following Trent Boult’s quick double strike. However, Stokes, accompanied by Dawid Malan’s impressive 96, managed…

Diddy honored by his children onstage at 2023 MTV VMAs

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Diddy brought his children onstage for an electric performance at the 2023 MTV VMAs on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The 53-year-old rapper was also presented with Global Icon Award by his 17-year-old daughter Chance and his longtime friend, Mary J. Blige. Diddy performed a medley of his hits at the show, including I’ll Be Missing You and All About the Benjamins. His twin daughters, Jessie and D’Lila, 16, mounted a viral TikTok dance to the Notorious B.I.G. tribute song. Real name Sean Love Combs, the rapper was joined by Yung Miami and Keyshia Cole…

High costs and rising rates make homeownership a challenge for young Americans

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Young Americans are finding it increasingly tough to buy their own homes due to soaring costs and surging mortgage rates.  For many, the dream of homeownership is slipping further away, and this trend is concerning not only for families but also for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. Millennials, who were the most active homebuyers from 2014 to 2022, have lost their top spot to baby boomers, who can afford to buy homes outright. The housing market is facing a severe shortage, especially for affordable options, and the higher interest rates…

JUI-F ready for elections even if they are held tomorrow: Fazl

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman expressed his party’s readiness to contest in the general elections anytime, saying that the authorities can hold the polls tomorrow. “Conduct the elections tomorrow… we are ready for the polls even for tomorrow,” Fazl said during an interview with Geo News programme “Capital Talk” on Tuesday. The statement comes days after Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari took a subtle jibe at his party’s former “allies”, saying they “are running away” from the elections. Fazl said that JUI-F kept calling for new elections during…

Imran, Qureshi’s judicial remand extended till Sep 26 in cipher case

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A special court on Wednesday extended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s judicial remand in cipher case till September 26. Khan has been imprisoned in the jail since his conviction in the Toshakhana case on August 5 for failing to properly declare gifts he received while in office. While the Islamabad High Court had overturned a lower court’s decision to jail him for three years with a Rs100,000 fine — a judgment that kept him from contesting upcoming elections, he remains behind bars due…

Virat Kohli goes past Sachin Tendulkar to become fastest to complete 13,000 ODI runs

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India’s Virat Kohli on Monday overtook his idol Sachin Tendulkar to became the fastest cricketer to complete 13,000 ODI runs. The 34-year-old reached the landmark in his 267th innings during the Asia Cup Super 4 match against Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday. India were 147/2 in 24.1 overs after being asked to bat by Pakistan before rain prevented any further play on Sunday. Kohli, who was at 8, resumed his innings along with KL Rahul, who was unbeaten on 17 off 28 balls when rain…

Pakistan make history by winning European Long Range Championship

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Pakistan made history by winning the European Long Range Championship held at Bisley, United Kingdom, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. The rifle shooting championship commenced on September 5 at Bisley, where the Pakistani team made their maiden appearance in the contest to compete with over 80 international shooters from 12 nations in individual matches and 12 groups in team matches. “After the World Championship, the European platform is considered to be the second biggest event in this category,” the military’s media wing added. Pakistan’s Lieutenant General Ahsan…

There’s ‘no doubt’ PPP will form next govt: Bilawal

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Former foreign minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that “it’s writing on the wall” that his party will form the next government. Addressing a ceremony at Sukkur’s Jinnah stadium on Monday, he said that “polls are inevitable” and that even if elections are not held within 90 days, they’ll eventually be held within 120 days. Accentuating the PPP government’s steps to improve healthcare facilities the former foreign minister said that Sindh’s National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) offers free of cost medical facilities to the…

Novak Djokovic secures victory in US Open final defeating Daniil Medvedev

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NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win the US Open and clinch a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles crown on Sunday. The victory was Novak Djokovic’s third Grand Slam title of the season after wins at the Australian and French Opens, with the only blemish his defeat in the final of Wimbledon in July. The 36-year-old Djokovic won 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to become the oldest men’s champion in New York in the Open era and match Margaret Court´s all-time mark for most Grand Slam…

Casualties go up to 15 as deadly flooding swept villages in central Greece

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Rescue officials continue to search for the bodies as another deceased person was found at sea in the Pelion region, taking the overall death toll due to devastating flooding to 15 in central Greece Sunday.  Authorities found three bodies earlier in the day near the town of Karditsa, where rescue operations are continuing unabated. Saturday’s toll listed 11 fatalities from the devastating floods, according to AFP. The Greek fire service said in a statement: “A total of 4,250 people were rescued and brought to safety on Saturday and into Sunday morning.”…