Category: INTERNATIONAL

Nike Turnaround Faces New Test After Mbappé Leaves for On

Nadeem Ali
Nike Turnaround faces competition after Kylian Mbappé leaves for On

Nike is facing one of the most difficult periods in its modern history. The world’s largest sportswear brand has lost sales, customers and market ground in recent years. The company now faces strong competition from fast-growing rivals. Nike once changed the sportswear industry. It now faces the challenge of defending its position as an established global brand. The company has started a major Nike Turnaround plan under Elliott Hill. The veteran Nike executive returned from retirement to lead the company. Recent financial results have offered some signs of progress. However,…

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Israel Iran Conflict: Unverified “False Flag” Claim Emerges Over flydubai Incident

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Map of the Middle East showing Israel, Iran and the Gulf, illustrating the Israel Iran conflict and the flydubai incident allegation

Iranian state-run Press TV reported on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly planned a “false flag” hijacking involving an Emirati aircraft. The outlet said the aim was to draw the United States into a new war with Iran. The report relies on an unnamed source and offers no evidence. The Israel Iran conflict is already tense, so the claim adds to a charged information environment. Background: The Israel Iran Conflict and the flydubai Incident Israel and Iran have been rivals since Iran’s 1979 revolution ended their earlier ties.…

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Asian Games Wrestling: Pakistan’s Noman Zaka and Mohammad Abdullah Exit Early in Nagoya

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Pakistani wrestler Noman Zaka competing in the men's freestyle 86kg bout at the Asian Games wrestling event in Nagoya

Pakistan’s hopes in Asian Games wrestling ended on Friday, when Noman Zaka and Mohammad Abdullah were knocked out of the men’s freestyle competition in Nagoya. Zaka won his opening bout but then lost in the quarter-finals and the repechage. Abdullah lost his first bout in the 65kg qualification round. Neither wrestler reached the bronze medal contests at the 20th Asian Games. Background: Wrestling at the Nagoya Games Wrestling at the 2026 Asian Games runs from September 30 to October 3 at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center. United World Wrestling…

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Texas Midterm Election 2026 Draws Attention From Muslim Community

Nadeem Ali

The Texas Midterm Election 2026 is drawing attention from Muslim communities across Texas as voters prepare for the November 3 general election. The election includes major statewide races, including the contest for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican John Cornyn. Republican nominee Ken Paxton is facing Democratic nominee James Talarico in the Senate race. The election also includes the race for Texas Railroad Commissioner. Republican candidate Bo French is among the candidates seeking the position, while Democrat Jon Rosenthal is also running for the seat. Political discussions within…

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Pakistan Consulate Jeddah Serves 650 Pakistanis on First Booking Day

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Pakistan Consulate Jeddah passport and NADRA services for Pakistani community

Jeddah (Special Correspondent) — The Pakistan Consulate Jeddah began advance booking services for passport and NADRA facilities today. The new system helped manage the flow of Pakistani visitors at the consulate. According to consulate sources, officials provided passport services to 650 Pakistanis on the first day. The visitors received services without advance booking. Strong cooperation from the Pakistani community helped the consulate manage the large number of visitors. Staff members also worked to provide services in an organized manner. The consulate has introduced an application to make its services easier…

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Novak Djokovic Beats Nuno Borges to Extend Unbeaten Run at China Open

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Novak Djokovic celebrating after beating Nuno Borges in the first round of the China Open in Beijing

Novak Djokovic beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) in the first round of the China Open in Beijing on Wednesday. The win took his record at the tournament to 30 matches without a defeat. The 39-year-old Serbian needed one hour and 50 minutes and a medical timeout to get through. He will now face Chinese wildcard Bu Yunchaokete in the next round. Background: Djokovic’s Beijing Record Djokovic has never lost in Beijing, and he has won the China Open six times, with his last title coming in 2015. This was…

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Flydubai Flight: Saudi Arabia Rejects Israeli Request to Pick Up Passengers

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A flydubai passenger aircraft on the tarmac after the Dubai to Tel Aviv flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia turned down a request from Israel to let its planes bring home Israeli passengers from a flydubai flight that made an emergency landing in the kingdom, two security sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The request was for Israeli military planes to fly in and collect the passengers. The passengers were instead taken home on another flydubai aircraft. Saudi Arabia has not commented publicly on the report. Background: The Emergency Landing The flydubai flight in question was FZ107, flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026. Flight…

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Pakistan-Saudi B2B Forum in Jeddah Brings Businessmen Together

Amir Muhammad Khan

Pakistan-Saudi Business Ties Get Fresh Push at Jeddah B2B Forum Nearly 300 Pakistani and Saudi businessmen attend networking event hosted by Pakistan Consulate in Jeddah JEDDAH — By Amir Muhammad Khan: A major B2B networking forum hosted by the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah has brought together Pakistani exhibitors participating in the Saudi Food Show 2026 and leading Saudi buyers, importers and distributors, opening new avenues for trade and commercial partnerships between the two countries. Nearly 300 Pakistani and Saudi businessmen and business representatives attended the event, which focused…

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Novak Djokovic Targets a Reset as Djokovic Return Headlines China Open 2026

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Novak Djokovic preparing for his return at the China Open 2026 at the National Tennis Centre in Beijing

Summary Novak Djokovic says he is encouraged by how his body is responding ahead of the China Open 2026. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is back in action for the first time since his shock first-round exit at the US Open. The Djokovic return to Beijing comes after an 11-year absence and after recent fitness concerns. Background: A Difficult Season and a Rare Schedule Choice The Djokovic China Open story begins in New York. Novak Djokovic lost his US Open opening match to Argentina’s Mariano Navone, a result that stunned…

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Australia Steps Up Military Preparedness Amid Regional Tensions

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Australia Steps Up Military Preparedness Amid Growing Regional Tensions TOWNSVILLE: Military exercises in northern Australia have highlighted the country’s growing focus on defence preparedness as global conflicts and strategic competition reshape its security environment. In Townsville, soldiers recently conducted large-scale exercises involving a wide range of military equipment. Snipers, missiles, drones and helicopters were deployed during the drills, creating scenes designed to replicate the pressures of a potential conflict. The exercises are taking place in an area that has not experienced major fighting since the Second World War. Preparing for…

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