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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

US sanctions International Criminal Court’s president and top lawyer

The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, claiming the move is to protect Americans, although the ICC has never charged a US citizen. Seye is investigating alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, said: “I strongly encourage every A3C member to leave the ICC.” The “A3C” or “Americas Counter Cartel Coalition” consists of the United States and 19 other countries in the Americas. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Israel’s far-right finance minister says ICC requested warrant for his arrest

Israel’s far-right Finance Minister ⁠Bezalel Smotrich ⁠says he was informed that the ⁠International Criminal ⁠Court (ICC) in ⁠The Hague ⁠has ⁠requested an arrest ‌warrant against ‌him. In November 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for “crimes against humanity and war crimes” committed during its genocidal war on Gaza. Judges and prosecutors at the ICC have since been cut off by banks, credit card companies and tech giants like Amazon as a result of sanctions brought by the Trump administration. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

In major upset, Zimbabwe beat Australia in T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe on Friday pulled off a major upset by defeating Australia in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage clash, registering a memorable victory against the favourites. Chasing a target of 170, Australia were bowled out for 146 in a tense finish. The Kangaroos stumbled early as opener Josh Inglis was dismissed for just eight runs off four balls, including a six, by Blessing Muzarabani. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

PM Sharif to make 'final decision' on Pak vs Ind T20 World Cup clash

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will make the final decision on whether Pakistan go ahead or maintains their boycott of the match against India at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the sources added, is expected to meet PM Sharif today and brief the premier on his meeting with the International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Pakistan beat Netherlands in nerve-testing T20 World Cup opener

Faheem Ashraf played an explosive late cameo as Pakistan defeated a spirited Netherlands side in a nerve-testing opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Saturday. Chasing 148 for victory, the Green Shirts looked in serious trouble after a middle-order collapse despite a brisk start, at one stage needing 29 runs from the final two overs. Batting at No. 8, Faheem rose to the occasion, smashing 22 runs in the penultimate over against Logan van Beek. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Pakistan team to seek govt's advice in potential India T20 finals clash: Agha

Captain Salman Ali Agha said the team Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and meet arch-rival India. The tournament has been marred by an acrimonious political buildup after Bangladesh were kicked out, and Pakistan refused to face co-hosts India in their Group A match. However, a semi-final or final showdown between the arch-rivals is still a possibility. "The India game is not in our control. It was the government's decision, and if we have… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

ICC calls emergency meeting after Pakistan boycott India match in T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has convened a virtual emergency board meeting today after the Pakistani government announced that the Green Shirts will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup but boycott the February 15 match against India. The group-stage clash between the arch-rivals is set to be played on February 15, 2026, in Sri Lanka. The decision to boycott the match was declared by the government of Pakistan through its official social media channel on Sunday. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan to take decision on T20 WC participation on Friday or Monday: Naqvi

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said that a final decision regarding Pakistan’s participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 would be taken either on Friday or next Monday. Naqvi's statement came after he met Prime Minister Shehbaz in Islamabad and briefed him on Pakistan’s stance regarding participation in the tournament. Taking to X, the PCB chief said: “He directed that we resolve it while keeping all options on the table. It was agreed that the final decision will be taken either on Friday or next… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 over Dhaka's refusal to send team to India for the mega event, ESPNcricinfo reported on Saturday. The report further said that ICC sent BCB an email on Friday evening informing them of the decision, after the BCB communicated that the Bangladesh government had not granted permission to travel to India for the tournament scheduled to begin on February 7. Citing its communication with the ICC on Thursday, the report said BCB said it… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

PCB 'writes' to ICC backing Bangladesh over India travel concerns

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) expressing support for Bangladesh’s concern regarding travelling to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, just ahead of the governing body's meeting on the matter, ESPNcricinfo reported. In its correspondence, the PCB backed the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) reluctance to play matches in India amid regional political instability. Sources said that the letter was also circulated among ICC Board members. Read More…

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