Kabul: Beijing’s envoy to Kabul said Thursday that China will offer the Afghan Taliban access to its huge construction, energy and consumer sectors without tariffs, as the resource-rich and diplomatically isolated regime seeks to build its markets. Beijing has sought to develop its relations with the Taliban since it took control of Afghanistan in 2021, … Read more
Charly Suarez wins by knockout over Jorge Castañeda to secure the WBO International super featherweight title in Arizona, USA.–TOP RANK PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Undefeated Filipino Charly Suarez flaunted his punching power on his way to another impressive victory on Saturday (Manila time). Just a little over a month after turning 36 years old, Suarez scored a … Read more
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands arrives for a press conference prior to the F1 Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong) ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Heading into his 200th career Formula 1 race, Max Verstappen is clear he doesn’t want to stick around … Read more
FILE–Alex Eala of the Philippines reacts during her women’s singles qualifying match against Emiliana Arango of Colombia during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 18, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala moved closer to making her first appearance in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament. … Read more