JERUSALEM: The Palestinian health ministry said on Sunday that Israeli settlers shot dead two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, the second deadly incident reported in as many days. A ministry statement said Thaer Faruq Hamayel, 24, and Farea Jawdat Hamayel, 57, were killed by settler fire in the town of Abu Falah, northeast of Ramallah. It did not say when the incident occurred or provide further details. Contacted by AFP, the Israeli military said it was &quot;looking into&quot; the report. Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, has soared since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October 2023. It has continued despite the ceasefire. On Saturday, the Ramallah-based health ministry and a local mayor said Israeli settlers shot dead a Palestinian man and wounded his brother in an attack on another West Bank village, Wadi al-Rakhim. The head of the nearby Tuwani village council, Mohammad Rabai, told AFP that settlers had entered homes in the area and attacked the family of 27-year-old Amir Mohammad Shnaran who later died. The Israeli military said soldiers and police were dispatched to the scene after reports of a &quot;violent confrontation&quot; between Israelis and Palestinians. It said an investigation was underway. Israeli troops or settlers have killed at least 1,042 Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of war on Gaza, according to an AFP tally based on Palestinian health ministry figures.

The father (C) of Palestinian brothers Mohammed and Faheem Muammar, who were killed the previous day reportedly by Israeli settlers, is assisted during their funeral in the village of Qaryut south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank on March 3, 2026. (AFP

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Israeli troops or settlers have killed at least 1,042 Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of war on Gaza.

Palestinians say Israeli settler fire kills two in West Bank

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ISLAMABAD: Afghan women encounter significant obstacles to legal recourse and are almost four times less likely than men to access formal justice systems, according to a new United Nations report published Sunday. Released on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/cup-of-courage-celebrating-womens-resilience-in-dhaka-streets" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">International Women&rsquo;s Day</a>, the UN findings on access to Formal Justice Mechanisms detail a growing crisis under Afghanistan&#39;s de facto authorities. The gap leaves women without safe avenues to resolve disputes, hold abusers accountable, or seek protection from violence. Barriers to dispute resolution weaken institutional trust and increase vulnerability for both communities and individuals, according to Georgette Gagnon, officer in charge of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Access to justice remains a fundamental right and a cornerstone of safety and dignity, according to UN Women Special Representative Susan Ferguson. &ldquo;Excluding women from justice institutions damages their autonomy and removes rare opportunities to seek outside help, particularly for those facing domestic violence,&rdquo; Ferguson said. Only 14% of consulted women reported access to formal dispute resolution services, according to the data. In contrast, 53% of men reported having access. UN Women, UNAMA, and the International Organization for Migration conducted nationwide in-person and online consultations in December 2025, according to the report. These consultations reached more than 800&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/taliban-government-instituted-systematic-institutionalized-campaign-to-erase-afghan-women-un-experts" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">Afghan women</a>&nbsp;and 160 men. More than half of the consulted women reported worsening access to formal justice mechanisms over the past year. Women attributed the decline to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/un-calls-on-taliban-to-lift-ban-on-afghan-women-in-its-offices" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">Afghan Taliban</a>&nbsp;suspending key mechanisms, including the Ministry of Women&rsquo;s Affairs and Afghanistan&rsquo;s Independent Human Rights Commission. The exclusion of female legal professionals and the loss of women-centered services also contributed to this decline, the report observed. Afghanistan&rsquo;s interim government issued &ldquo;decree no. 12&rdquo; on discretionary punishments to courts earlier this year. According to the findings, this decree created additional obstacles for women seeking protection or accountability. Women also have significantly lower access to informal dispute-resolution mechanisms, such as traditional community councils known as jirgas (tribal councils) and shuras (religious councils). This limitation further restricts their ability to mediate disputes. Consultation participants requested actions to strengthen institutional mechanisms that protect access to justice. Participants in the report called for the re-establishment of women-led dispute-resolution systems, including women-only community committees. They also requested support for affordable centers providing confidential legal, psychosocial, and protection assistance. The 2026 global theme for International Women&rsquo;s Day is &quot;Rights, Justice, Action. For all Women and Girls,&quot; according to the UN. This theme demands the dismantling of barriers to equal justice, including discriminatory laws and harmful social norms, according to the report.

Women in Afghanistan are nearly four times less likely than men to have access to formal justice mechanisms. (UNICEF/Osman Khayyam)

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A UN report says Afghan women face severe barriers to justice, with only 14% able to access formal mechanisms. Afghan Taliban policies, dismantled institutions, and exclusion from councils worsen protection, leaving women vulnerable to violence.

Formal justice eludes Afghan women under Taliban authorities: UN

ISLAMABAD: On International Women&rsquo;s Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised &ldquo;Nari Shakti&rdquo; (Women Power), and official communications emphasized &ldquo;women-led development.&rdquo; However, data from India reveals a more unequal reality. This year&#39;s theme is &ldquo;Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,&rdquo; but for millions of Indian women, these rights are not fully realized in their everyday lives.&nbsp;The latest official crime data from India shows that violence against women remains widespread. The country recorded 445,256 crimes against women in 2022, or roughly 51 cases every hour, according to the National Crime Records Bureau.&nbsp; The largest category was cruelty by husbands or relatives, underlining how gender inequality is often most visible inside the home, not just in public spaces. The story of Kajal Sharma, the 27-year-old female SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) commando, beaten to death by her husband in January, is one of the most recent unfortunate cases of this, which got highlighted at the national level. Another form of violence against women, which takes us back to the dark ages, is female infanticide. Since the BJP came to power, official statistics have either not been reported at all or have been grossly misrepresented.&nbsp; In 2015, India&#39;s Ministry of Women and Child Development stated that approximately 2,000 girls are killed every day in the country, but the National Crime Records Bureau reported only 100 deaths due to infanticide per year.&nbsp; There are reports of entire villages in India that have no women across generations. The government, however, chooses to keep mum over the matter and gaslight with slogans like &ldquo;Nari Shakti.&rdquo; The inequality also runs through the economy and politics. In 2025, the World Economic Forum said India shows especially weak performance in women&rsquo;s economic participation and political empowerment.&nbsp;India&rsquo;s own labor survey points in the same direction. The Periodic Labor Force Survey 2023-24 reported female labor-force participation at 35.6%, far below the male rate of 77.5%. Meanwhile, the World Bank&rsquo;s &quot;Women, Business and the Law 2024&quot; report gave India a score of 74.4 out of 100, with poor marks on pay and parenthood-related protections.&nbsp;So on a day of celebration and official praise, the irony is hard to miss: India speaks the language of women&rsquo;s empowerment, but the numbers still show women fighting for safety, equal opportunity, and full rights.

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised 'Women Power' on International Women’s Day, data on violence, low female workforce participation, weak legal protections, and persistent inequality show that millions of women in India still lack safety, equality, and full rights.

On International Women’s Day, India’s gender reality tells another story

ISLAMABAD:&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s military reported killing 13&nbsp;Indian-backed terrorists during multiple&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-security-forces-kill-15-terrorists-in-balochistan-operation-military" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">intelligence-driven operations</a>&nbsp;in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced the casualties following engagements on March 6-7. The operations spanned five districts near the Afghan border as troops targeted Fitna al Khwarij (Indian proxy group). Security forces in the area engaged a militant position in the Bajaur district, resulting in the deaths of five terrorists. The forces killed three more terrorists during two separate encounters in the Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan districts. Pakistani troops eliminated five additional targets during simultaneous operations in the Khyber and <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-military-chief-reviews-western-border-security-amid-afghan-operation" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Waziristan</a> districts in the country&rsquo;s northwest. Personnel recovered weapons and ammunition from the slain terrorists. The military noted that these individuals had actively participated in regional terrorist activities. Security forces have been conducting these operations concurrently with broader efforts to secure the Afghan border against emerging threats, maintaining a resolute commitment to defending national borders. Clearance operations continue in the region to eliminate any remaining foreign-sponsored elements.&nbsp; The nationwide counter-terrorism campaign operates under the government-approved &quot;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/34-indiansponsored-terrorists-killed-in-counterterror-operations-ispr" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">Azm-e-Istehkam</a>&quot; security framework, a counter-insurgency operation launched in June 2024. Law enforcement and security agencies plan to continue operations at full pace to eradicate foreign-supported terrorism from the country.

A Pakistani policeman stands guard at a security checkpoint in Bannu, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on February 28, 2026 amid cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan. (AFP)

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The military announced the casualties following two days of intelligence-driven engagements across five districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operations targeted Indian proxy groups, Fitna al Khwarij.

Pakistan's security forces kill 13 Indian-backed terrorists near Afghan border: Military 

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka discharged 22 Iranian crew from hospital who were plucked from life rafts after their warship was sunk by a US submarine, officials said Sunday. The crew had been treated at Karapitiya Hospital in the southern port city of Galle since Wednesday after the IRIS Dena was torpedoed just outside Sri Lanka&#39;s territorial waters. The attack on Dena was the first military strike far outside the Middle East since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran a week ago. Those discharged overnight had been taken to a beach resort in the same district, as Sri Lanka&#39;s navy ended its search on Sunday for survivors from the vessel. Just over 60 people remain missing, according to an official Sri Lankan estimate. &quot;Another 10 are still undergoing treatment,&quot; a medical officer at the hospital told AFP. He said the bodies of 84 Iranians retrieved from the Indian Ocean were also at the hospital. Sri Lanka has denied claims that it was under pressure from Washington to stop the Iranians from returning home, saying Colombo would be guided solely by international law and its own domestic legislation. The survivors from the Dena were being handled according to international humanitarian law, and the government had contacted the International Committee of the Red Cross for assistance, officials said. The island is also providing safe haven for another 219 Iranian sailors from a second ship, the IRIS Bushehr, which was allowed to enter Sri Lankan waters after the Dena was sunk. The crew from the Bushehr have been moved to a Sri Lanka Navy camp at Welisara, just north of the capital Colombo, and their vessel has been taken over by Sri Lanka&#39;s navy. Sri Lanka announced it was taking the Bushehr to the north-eastern port of Trincomalee, but an engine failure and other technical and administrative issues had delayed the movement, a navy spokesman said. Pressure denied&nbsp; A US State Department spokesperson said the disposition of the Bushehr personnel and Iranian crew rescued at sea was up to Sri Lanka. &quot;The United States, of course, respects and recognises Sri Lanka&#39;s sovereignty in the handling of this situation,&quot; the spokesperson told AFP in Washington. India, meanwhile, said Saturday that it had allowed a third Iranian warship, the IRIS Lavan, to dock in one of its ports on &quot;humane&quot; grounds after it too reported engine problems. &quot;I think it was the humane thing to do, and I think we were guided by that principle,&quot; Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Saturday. The three ships were part of a multinational naval exercise held by India before the war in the Middle East started last week.The Lavan docked in the south-west Indian port of Kochi on Wednesday. &quot;A lot of the people on board were young cadets. They have disembarked and are in a nearby facility,&quot; Jaishankar said. Sri Lankan authorities meanwhile reported an oil slick at another nearby beach resort and said about 50 workers and volunteers had been deployed for a clean-up, while boats were being sent to check for more pollution. &quot;We saw a thin oil patch at Hikkaduwa beach yesterday,&quot; said Samantha Gunasekara, chairman of the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). He added that parts of a damaged life raft, an barrel of lubricants and footwear had washed ashore, and officials were trying to establish if they were from the sunk Dena.&nbsp;

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Sri Lanka discharges 22 Iranian sailors rescued after the warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine near its waters, while dozens remain missing, and authorities shelter other Iranian crews under international humanitarian law.

Sri Lanka hospital releases 22 rescued from torpedoed Iranian vessel

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the government is dedicated to creating a Bangladesh where men and women have equal rights and women can contribute to family, state, and society with respect, dignity, and security. In a message marking International Women&rsquo;s Day, observed on March 8, the PM said equality must become a promise fulfilled in society. &ldquo;In our society, let equality be a promise, dignity a reality, and empowerment the foundation of development,&rdquo; he said. This year, the day is being observed with the theme &ldquo;Today&rsquo;s steps, tomorrow&rsquo;s justice: Protect the rights of women and girls.&rdquo; The Prime Minister said sustainable development of a country is possible only when women&rsquo;s rights, education, health, security, and participation are ensured. In this context, he described the theme of this year&rsquo;s International Women&rsquo;s Day as highly significant. Rahman noted that nearly half of the world&rsquo;s population is women and said no nation can achieve development if women remain outside the mainstream of the state, government, and politics. &ldquo;In particular, if women&rsquo;s economic empowerment is not ensured, the benefits of overall development cannot be fully achieved,&rdquo; he said. Highlighting the role of former president Zia ur Rahman and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, he said their leadership contributed significantly to women&rsquo;s political and economic empowerment in Bangladesh. The PM said the government has introduced the &ldquo;Family Card&rdquo; program to strengthen women&rsquo;s economic empowerment and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring women&rsquo;s effective participation in all sectors, including education, the economy, health and politics. &ldquo;Our goal is to implement our election pledges by introducing free education up to the postgraduate level, increasing women&rsquo;s participation in higher education, providing free school uniforms for girls and expanding digital learning facilities and modern education systems,&rdquo; he said. Rahman added that the government is also prioritizing women&rsquo;s safety and has taken a strong stance against cyberbullying and online harassment targeting women. He said ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for women is essential for building a just and prosperous society.

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In a message marking International Women’s Day, observed on March 8, the PM Tarique Rahman said equality must become a promise fulfilled in society. 'In our society, let equality be a promise, dignity a reality, and empowerment the foundation of development,' he said.

Bangladeshi PM Rahman vows equal rights for men, women

OSLO: The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion in the early hours of Sunday but no one was injured, police in the Norwegian capital said, adding the cause was not immediately known. The explosion occurred around 1:00 am local time (0000 GMT), the Oslo police department said in a statement. Public broadcaster NRK quoted police incident commander Michael Dellemyr saying the blast hit the entrance of the embassy&#39;s consular section. &quot;At around 1:00 am we received several reports of an explosion. We arrived shortly afterwards and confirmed that there had been an explosion that hit the US embassy,&quot; he told NRK. &quot;There is minor damage,&quot; he said. &quot;We are not going to comment on anything related to the type of damage, what it is that has exploded and similar details, beyond the fact that there has been an explosion&quot; because &quot;it is very early in the investigation&quot;, he said. He later told TV2 that police &quot;have an idea of the cause&quot;, adding: &quot;It appears to us that this is an act carried out by someone.&quot; He said investigators were talking to witnesses, and TV2 reported that a bomb squad was at the scene. The police statement said investigators were in contact with the embassy about the incident and there was a huge police deployment on site. Residents near the embassy said they heard a loud blast. A 16-year-old identified only as Edvard told TV2 that he was watching television when he heard the blast. &quot;My mother and I first thought it came from our house so we looked around a little, but then we saw the flashing lights outside the window and a ton of police,&quot; he said. &quot;There were police dogs and drones and police with automatic weapons and helicopters in the air,&quot; he said. A large area around the embassy was blocked off and police were stopping cars driving near the area, media outlets reported. US embassies have been placed on high alert in the Middle East over American military operations in Iran and several have faced attacks as Tehran hits back at industrial and diplomatic targets. But Dellemyr said there was no indication as yet that the incident at the embassy in Oslo was connected to the conflict. &quot;We&#39;re not connecting it to the conflict. It&#39;s far too early for that,&quot; he told TV2.

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An explosion struck the US embassy’s consular entrance in Oslo around 1:00 am Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries, police said, adding the cause remains under investigation, though officers believe it was likely an intentional act and not yet linked to wider regional conflict.

Explosion at US embassy in Oslo, no injuries

Muhammad Ibrahim

DHAKA: On the bustling outskirts of Dhaka, where roadside dhabas (eateries) line every street, one small tea stall stands out, not just for its aroma but for the remarkable woman behind it. Samat Chamsunaha, modestly dressed and often seated with her toddler by her side, has been running her tea and paan shop for five years, serving up Tandoori Chai, Tandoori Malai Chai, Titul Chai, Matka Chai, and sweets. Speaking to Pakistan TV Digital, Samat said, &ldquo;Our Matka Chai is the most popular. Tandoori and Masala Chai are also loved by many. We started this business in a lot of empty space, but now it has become crowded, especially on Fridays to Sundays. When there are many people, it is difficult to move around.&rdquo; In a street dominated by male vendors, Samat is the only woman running a tea stall, a rarity that has not gone unnoticed by her customers. &lsquo;We love coming here&rsquo;A group of young friends told Pakistan TV Digital, &ldquo;We love coming here. She is quite hospitable and friendly, always smiling, and treats every visitor with great respect.&rdquo; Her warm demeanor and genuine hospitality have turned her shop into a community hub where families and youngsters gather, relax, and spend time together. &ldquo;In Ramzan, most of the shops are closed. Only two shops are open&mdash;Nanabai and Ramadukhan. During this month, it becomes even more crowded,&rdquo; she added, highlighting how her business continues to thrive even when others shutter their doors. Women&rsquo;s role in Bangladesh&rsquo;s economySamat&rsquo;s story mirrors the broader contribution of women to Bangladesh&rsquo;s economy. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, women&rsquo;s unpaid labor, including caregiving and household work, contributes an estimated $46.8 billion, roughly 14&ndash;17% of GDP if formally recognized. Women also make up 88% of total unpaid work, showing their crucial yet often invisible economic role. Moreover, female participation in the formal labor force has been steadily increasing, particularly in urban areas and entrepreneurial ventures, signaling social and economic transformation. Experts estimate that if women&rsquo;s participation in the labor market grows, Bangladesh&rsquo;s GDP could increase by up to 29%. Samat is not just serving tea; she is defying social norms and inspiring her community. Her humble stall has become a space where people feel valued and welcomed. Symbol of&nbsp;resilience By smiling through early mornings, managing a business and caring for her child, she embodies the quiet yet profound power of women&rsquo;s empowerment. As she said herself, &ldquo;This place is usually crowded, especially on Friday to Sunday. On Fridays, we see more visitors, and it boosts our sales on Saturdays. Sundays also bring in more customers, which increases sales on Sundays.&rdquo; Her words are simple, yet they reveal the resilience, dedication, and impact of women like Samat who quietly shape the economic and social landscape of Bangladesh. On this International Women&rsquo;s Day, Samat Chamsunaha is more than a tea seller; she is a symbol of resilience, empowerment, and community spirit, proving that even small ventures can inspire big change.

On this International Women’s Day, Samat Chamsunaha is more than a tea seller; she is a symbol of resilience, empowerment, and community spirit, proving that even small ventures can inspire big change.

Cup of courage: Celebrating women’s resilience in Dhaka streets

Faraz Saeed

LAHORE: When the first bombs dropped over Iran just over a week ago, many people outside the realm of geopolitics had no idea how rapidly the conflict would impact their finances. The military escalation between the US, Israel, and Iran has swiftly triggered a global energy crisis. The conflict intensified in late February after a series of strikes by US and Israeli forces on Iranian infrastructure that triggered a forceful response from Tehran. Iran&rsquo;s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) began targeting tankers and vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route that carries about 20 million barrels of oil and LNG daily (around 20% of the world&rsquo;s energy supply).&nbsp; Within days, insurers withdrew war‑risk coverage and major carriers halted shipping through the region, effectively grinding one of the world&rsquo;s most important energy corridors to a near halt.&nbsp; As a result, oil prices surged sharply. By March 7, Brent crude and WTI crude rose above $90 per barrel, increasing more than 25% within a week, one of the largest weekly spikes in years.&nbsp; Within days of the crude price spike, ordinary consumers began feeling the effects at fuel pumps around the world. In the United States, according to data from the American Automobile Association, the national average price for regular gasoline as of March 6 stood at $3.32 per gallon, up 11% from a week earlier and the highest since September 2024. Diesel prices have jumped sharply worldwide. In the US, diesel hit $4.33 per gallon, rising 15% in a week, which is the highest since November 2023. The UK also saw increases, with petrol at &pound;136.53/L and diesel at &pound;148.35/L, both reaching 16-month highs. Across Europe, prices are climbing too: Germany&rsquo;s A-95 averages &euro;1.96/L (up from ~&euro;1.80 in February), France is around &euro;1.82&ndash;&euro;1.83/L, and Italy and Portugal have risen 6-10&nbsp;cents in recent weeks. Fuel prices across Europe have risen since February. Smaller markets like Belgium, Spain, the Baltic states, and Poland saw increases of 6-10 cents per litre. Scandinavia remains expensive, with prices around &euro;1.92 in&nbsp;Sweden, &euro;1.98 in Denmark, &euro;1.95 in Finland, &euro;2.05 in Norway, while the Netherlands is the highest at &euro;2.19 per litre. Outside the EU, Moldova&rsquo;s gasoline is about 24.33 lei per litre, showing regional spillover effects. Asia&#39;s Growing PainThe shock has not spared Asia. In South Korea, gasoline prices climbed to 1,871.83 won per liter, up 178.94 won since Feb. 28, while diesel rose to 1,887.38 won per litre, prompting concerns about rising logistics and transportation costs.&nbsp; The Philippines expects diesel to rise by over 20 pesos per liter and gasoline by more than 11 pesos. Thailand is preparing for a 15% hike in diesel prices, but has temporarily frozen prices. In India, the price of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder has risen 7% to 913 rupees.&nbsp; On March 6, Pakistan raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per liter (about a 20% increase), triggering panic buying at fuel stations before the price increase took effect. When traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint slows, global oil supply tightens, and prices rise quickly. While some developed nations have reserves, many developing economies feel the impact immediately, with fuel costs rising for consumers in cities like New York, London, Seoul, Manila, and Karachi.&nbsp; The key question is whether this will be a short-term shock or the start of a deeper energy crisis.

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US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February triggered retaliation around the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting a key global energy corridor and sending Brent crude oil prices above $90 a barrel, a surge of more than 25% in a week.
The supply shock has driven sharp fuel price increases worldwide from the United States and Europe to Asia and Pakistan. 

Hormuz crisis: Iran war disrupts global oil supply, raises fuel prices

WELLINGTON: An unheralded New Zealand domestic bowler on Sunday became the first player in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five successive deliveries. Brett Randell achieved the feat bowling for Central Districts against Northern Districts on day two of a Plunket Shield four-day match in front of a sparse crowd at Napier&#39;s McLean Park. Records held by the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians show the feat hasn&#39;t been achieved since what it and many other historians recognise as the first documented first-class match, played in 1772. Ireland international Curtis Campher took five wickets in five balls in a domestic Twenty20 match last year, becoming the first player to do so in a professional game. Randell&#39;s right-arm seamers scythed through the ND top order. The 30-year-old clean bowled Henry Cooper with the final delivery of his second over before removing fellow-opener and former New Zealand Test batsman Jeet Raval at the start of his third over. Three more wickets fell from successive balls, including the record-breaking delivery, when international all-rounder Kristian Clarke was bowled. Randell took two further wickets in his following over as ND were skittled for 82 in response to CD&#39;s 373. Randell claimed 7-25, his best figures in a 38-match first-class career that spans nine years.

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Brett Randell makes first-class cricket history in Napier, taking five wickets in five successive deliveries for Central Districts against Northern Districts in the Plunket Shield, finishing with best figures as Northern Districts collapse for 82.

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