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Stretching over 300 miles across southern Norway, the legendary Oslo–Bergen railway is more than a route between two cities, it’s a journey through the country’s heart. Linking Norway’s capital with its famously beautiful west-coast city, this 22-station line is often hailed as one of the world’s most breathtaking train rides. From valleys to deep fjords to frozen lakes and snow …

Estonia’s foreign and culture ministries have both voiced fierce opposition to a planned Limp Bizkit concert, accusing the rock band’s frontman Fred Durst of making “pro-Russian” comments during the time he was married to a woman born in Crimea. On Friday, the organizers announced that the American rock group would perform at an open-air arena in Tallinn on May 31, …

The fifth and final T20I between Australia and India takes center stage on Saturday (November 8), at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane. India leads the five-match series 2-1 and has the chance to registering a historic win on Australian soil, continuing their unbeaten T20I series record in Australia post 2007-08. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India has dazzled with …

استنبول میں پاکستان اور افغانستان کے درمیان ہونے والے اہم مذاکرات ڈیڈلاک کا شکار ہوکر بغیر کسی نتیجے کے ختم ہوگئے۔ قطر اور ترکیہ کی ثالثی میں ہونے والے ان مذاکرات میں پاکستان نے افغان سرزمین سے ہونے والی دہشت گردی کے ناقابلِ تردید شواہد ثالثوں کے سامنے پیش کیے، تاہم افغان طالبان نے کوئی واضح یقین دہانی نہیں کروائی۔ …

The ODI series between Pakistan and South Africa now comes down to a thrilling finale in the third and final match, with the series perfectly poised at 1-1. The series has been a tale of two matches at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad: Pakistan clinched a tense two-wicket victory in the opener, successfully chasing 264, before South Africa delivered a …

Budapest is also the sole “pro-peace” EU nation that supports Washington’s efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, the prime minister added Hungary is the only EU nation governed by a “modern Christian government,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday. Orban is known for his staunch criticism of …

The three-day exemption from new mortuary charges effective next year at Hong Kong public hospitals will be extended to four weeks, the government has said, after the move sparked controversy. The Health Bureau and Hospital Authority made the announcement on Saturday after the funeral sector criticised the tiered fee structure earlier this week, saying it would penalise families for delays …

The shock elimination of seven-time champions Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final 2025, courtesy of a record-breaking run chase by hosts India, has initiated critical discussions about the future leadership of the team. Current captain Alyssa Healy, having battled injuries and confirmed she won’t play in the next ODI World Cup, is approaching the twilight of her career. …

Brussels seeks to curb the spread of information it claims could “erode trust in democratic systems” The European Union is planning to launch a centralized hub for monitoring and countering what it calls foreign “disinformation,” according to a leaked document seen by the Guardian. Critics have long warned that Brussels’ initiatives amount to the institutionalization of a censorship regime. According …

US President Donald Trump said Friday that no American government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers. Trump had already announced he would not attend the annual summit for heads of state from the globe’s leading and emerging economies. US Vice-President J.D. Vance had been scheduled …

The 24-year-old who claimed to be missing British girl Madeleine McCann hid damning evidence that she was lying about her identity under a mattress for almost two years, it’s been claimed. Julia Wandelt, who was sentenced to six months in jail for harassing the McCann family this week, secretly kept childhood photos that proved she wasn’t the missing Brit under …

Amid a government shutdown that has dragged on for more than five weeks, the United States Congressional Budget Office said on Thursday that it recently suffered a hack and moved to contain the breach. CBO provides nonpartisan financial and economic data to lawmakers, and The Washington Post reported that the agency was infiltrated by a “suspected foreign actor.” CBO spokesperson …