Russia Warns New US Energy Sanctions Will Destabilize Global Markets

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MOSCOW: The Kremlin has criticized the latest US sanctions targeting the Russian energy sector, warning of potential destabilization of global oil markets. Moscow vowed to take measures to mitigate the impact of the sanctions, which were announced on Friday. “These actions by the United States are an attempt to undermine our companies through non-competitive means, but we are confident in our ability to counteract them,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated. Peskov cautioned that such sanctions would inevitably disrupt international energy and oil markets. “We will closely monitor the repercussions and…

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Petrol, Diesel Prices Set to Rise by Rs6 per Litre

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ISLAMABAD: The prices of petroleum products, including high-speed diesel (HSD), petrol, and kerosene, are expected to increase by up to Rs6 per litre starting Wednesday, owing to a surge in international oil prices. Sources indicate that petrol prices may rise by Rs5-6 per litre, while kerosene and diesel prices are likely to increase by Rs3 and Rs2 per litre, respectively. The exact adjustment will be finalized by January 15. The upward trend follows a rebound in global oil markets, fueled by geopolitical tensions after US President-elect Donald Trump’s threats of…

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Pakistan to finalise Champions Trophy squad ‘after Saim Ayub’s recovery’

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LAHORE: Following the recovery of left-handed batsman Saim Ayub, who is dealing with a serious injury, Pakistan will finalise their Champions Trophy 2025 squad, Geo News reported citing sources, however an initial draft of the national team members will be forwarded to the International Cricket Council (ICC) today (Sunday). According to the protocol for ICC events, which requires participating nations to submit names one month in advance, today is the deadline for submitting the initial squad for the tournament. However, changes can be made to the draft and sent to the ICC…

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Russian UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘deplaned’ after seat dispute

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Russia’s legendary mixed martial arts fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov was kicked out of a flight in the United States over a seating dispute with the airline staff at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.  In a video that went viral on social media, airline staff can be seen confronting the martial arts fighter and asking him to shift his seat near the emergency exit as passengers were not comfortable with him sitting there, according to Al Jazeera. 

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Sarfaraz Ahmed parts ways with Quetta Gladiators

Sarfaraz Ahmed parts ways

KARACHI: Ahead of the upcoming 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), former Pakistan skipper and renowned batter Sarfaraz Ahmed on Sunday announced quitting Quetta Gladiators. He made the announcement on microblogging website Instagram by sharing a picture of himself with franchise owner Nadeem Omar. “Today I want to tell you that my time with Quetta Gladiators has come to an end and I feel very proud that my journey of 9 years with this amazing team has been wonderful and beautiful,” wrote Sarfaraz. “I want to take this…

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