Usman Khawaja‘s emotional Test farewell at SCG captivates cricket fans worldwide. The Australian opener’s final outing against England in the Ashes drew tears from wife Rachel in the stands, marking the end of a storied 15-year career.​ Tears flow as Usman Khawaja’s wife Rachel gets emotional in Australian veteran’s final Test Memories filled the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 8, …

Donald Trump has never been shy about his favourite economic weapon. In his pre-Christmas address to the nation, the US president once again made clear that tariffs remain central to his vision for American prosperity. While supporters argue that tariffs are reviving domestic industry, lifting wages and restoring economic sovereignty, critics remain unconvinced. What is no longer in dispute, however, …

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, underscoring the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards for data security. The certification confirms that Meltwater’s systems and processes are designed and operating effectively to protect customer data and support enterprise-grade security requirements. “At …

Karachi: BYD, the world’s No. 1 manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), announced its global sales results for 2025, delivering more than 4.6 million NEVs and securing the global sales championship once again. This achievement highlights BYD’s global dominance that is strengthened by a commitment to innovation, quality and customer satisfaction across the world. As part of its international expansion, …

Premium Economy to launch in ten new cities and expand to additional flights in two existing destinations: Karachi: Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. Starting …

Karachi: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the collective body of top 200 foreign investors, hosted Dr. Najeeb Memon, Director General, Tax Policy Office (TPO), Finance Division, on Thursday for an interactive session with OICCI members, aimed at enabling constructive engagement on tax policy challenges and reform priorities impacting Pakistan’s investment climate. During the session, OICCI members …

Australia‘s emphatic 4-1 Ashes victory, finalized on January 8, 2026, served as a clinical masterclass in pressure cricket, leaving England’s “Bazball” era under heavy fire. While the emergence of Jacob Bethell, who struck a defiant 154 in the final Test, provided a flicker of optimism, it could not mask the systemic failures that plagued the tourists throughout the summer. From …

Berkshire Hathaway has formally drawn a line under one of corporate America’s most famous pay traditions, ending the $100,000 annual salary paid to Warren Buffett for more than four decades. Greg Abel, who took over as chief executive on January 1, will receive an annual pay package of $25 million, a sharp break from the frugal compensation model that long …

Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary attack on America’s largest defence contractors, threatening to block dividends and share buybacks unless they accelerate weapons production, as he prepares a dramatic expansion of US military spending. In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president warned defence firms that he would no longer tolerate what he described as sluggish delivery …

A disciplined bowling performance followed by a composed chase helped Sydney Sixers register a comfortable six-wicket victory over Melbourne Stars in Match 27 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, the Sixers kept the Stars to a modest 128 before knocking off the target with 17 balls …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the list of match officials who will oversee the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, marking an important step in preparations for the global youth event. The tournament, set to begin on January 15 in Zimbabwe, will feature a multicultural officiating group comprising 18 umpires and four match referees drawn from the Emirates …

By the close, the Sensex settled at 84,180.96, down 780.18 points or 0.92 per cent, while the Nifty50 ended at 25,876.85, down 263.9 points or 1.01 per cent. By the close, the Sensex settled at 84,180.96, down 780.18 points or 0.92 per cent, while the Nifty50 ended at 25,876.85, down 263.9 points or 1.01 per cent. Indian equity markets posted …

In a thrilling Elite Group C clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 at Dr. Soni Stadium in Jaipur on January 8, 2026, Maharashtra elected to bat first against Goa. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Maharashtra skipper, anchored the innings with a magnificent unbeaten 134 off 131 balls, featuring eight fours and six sixes at a strike rate of 102.29. Fans erupted …

Bitget TradFi Surpasses $2 Billion in Daily Volume as Gold Trading Activity Surges VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has recorded more than $2 billion in daily trading volume on Bitget TradFi, marking a major milestone since its public rollout on January 5. The performance highlights accelerating demand for access to …

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is right around the corner, and the excitement is building as the five franchises prepare for another high-octane season. Ahead of the much-anticipated tournament, Star Sports conducted an exclusive interview with India’s premier finisher and wicketkeeper, Richa Ghosh. During the conversation, Richa shared her insights on the upcoming matches, potential breakout stars, and her …