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News Desk BARBADOS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended West Indies player Jevon Seales and two team officials, Chitranjan Rathore and Trevon Griffith, over alleged breaches of its Anti-Corruption Code. The suspensions relate to the Bomb Tin League held in Barbados, where the three are accused of match-fixing, attempting to influence outcomes, and failing to cooperate with ICC investigations. Trevon Griffith additionally faces charges for non-cooperation during the probe. The ICC has barred all three from participating in any cricket-related activities until the investigation concludes. #Cricket #ICC #WestIndies #MatchFixing #SportsIntegrity

News Desk BASRA: Iraq has suspended operations at its oil ports after a fuel tanker came under attack in the Gulf, although commercial port activities are continuing as normal, officials said. According to Farhan Al‑Fartousi, head of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, the two tankers had loaded oil from Umm Qasr Port in Basra Province before coming under attack while sailing through regional waters. Authorities confirmed that one crew member was killed in the incident, while 38 others were successfully rescued during an emergency response operation launched shortly after the attack. Search teams are continuing efforts to locate…

News Desk LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has issued notices to the federal government and sought a response on a petition challenging the recent increase in petroleum product prices. The hearing was conducted by Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh on a petition filed by a lawyer questioning the legality of the hike. During the proceedings, the federal government’s counsel stated that fuel prices are determined in light of recommendations submitted by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). The petitioner’s lawyer argued that the government should submit a clear written explanation regarding the basis of the price increase. Read More: https://metro-morning.com/petition-filed-in-lhc-challenging-recent-petrol-price-hike/…

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai police have arrested a 60-year-old British man for allegedly filming Iranian missiles, launching an investigation into his activities. According to British media, the man was reportedly visiting Dubai on vacation when he was taken into custody and transferred to a local police station. Authorities allege he was recording videos of Iranian missiles and are also investigating whether he shared any of the footage on social media. Under UAE cybercrime laws, if convicted, he could face up to two years in prison or fines. Officials have issued clear warnings that posting content related to the war online…

News Desk LONDON: The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has triggered a ripple effect on global energy markets, forcing the UK and other European nations to grapple with rising fuel prices and potential shortages. For the first time since 2022, households are paying record-high petrol prices. According to British media reports, the Treasury’s OBR watchdog warned that if oil and gas prices remain at current levels, annual inflation could hover around 3% by year-end. Economist Professor David Miles cautioned that continued energy price hikes would directly impact inflation. Statistics show petrol prices surged 3.5p in a week to 135.67p…

News Desk MUSCAT: A fire broke out at an oil storage facility at Port of Salalah after a reported attack allegedly linked to Iran, authorities and media reports said. Tehran denied involvement in the strike on oil installations in Oman, calling the incident a conspiracy aimed at escalating regional tensions. Iranian officials said that at times the United States and Israel carry out provocative actions to inflame the situation. The incident follows attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman earlier this week. The targeted ships were sailing under the flags of Thailand,…

News Desk TEHRAN: TEHRAN: Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, said the only viable path to ending the war initiated by the United States and the Israeli government was the recognition of Iran’s constitutional rights under international law. Speaking amid rising regional tensions, Pezeshkian said any meaningful resolution of the conflict must begin with acknowledging Iran’s sovereign rights and addressing the damage inflicted on the country. He stressed that Iran expected compensation for the losses caused by the conflict and called for firm international guarantees to ensure that no further acts of aggression would be carried out against the country. The…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: A factory in Delhi producing advanced unmanned aerial systems was destroyed in an attack claimed to have been carried out by Naxalite militants, sources close to the matter reported. The facility, which reportedly specialized in the assembly and development of Heron and Harop drones, was said to supply these systems for defence purposes in India, Israel, and Afghanistan. Officials and defence analysts described the destruction as a significant disruption to regional security cooperation and an unexpected blow to ongoing military projects. The Naxalites, a decades-old insurgent movement inspired by Maoist ideology, have long targeted state infrastructure,…

News Desk ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan not to extend the tenure of senior officials, including the NAB Chairman, citing concerns over governance, fiscal transparency, and anti-corruption measures. During the final day of economic review talks, the IMF criticized discrepancies between government statements and policies, including a draft law that could exempt parliamentarians from declaring assets. Officials also stressed faster verification of assets for senior government figures and the need for sustainable reforms to improve tax collection and fiscal discipline. The Pakistani government reassured the IMF of its commitment to fiscal measures, including collecting Rs1,468 billion…

News Desk KABUL: The white-ball series between Afghanistan national cricket team and Sri Lanka national cricket team has been postponed due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the Afghanistan Cricket Board announced. According to the board, the series was scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates from March 13 to 25. It has now been rescheduled to take place later in 2026. The ACB said the decision was taken because of logistical challenges caused by the regional situation. Under the original schedule, three T20 matches were to be played on March 13, 15 and 17 at…