Qatar wins against Uzbekistan in heated Asian Cup quarterfinal | Football News

Qatar wins against Uzbekistan in heated Asian Cup quarterfinal | Football News

After a heated quarterfinal match, it came down to penalties. Qatar’s goalkeeper Barsham had three saves, pushing his team into the semifinals of the Asian Cup. Uzbekistan striker Odildzhon Hamrobekov says his team could not have given any more. “We came to the pitch to win but a penalty [shootout]…

People detained at Russia protest calling for troops to return from Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

People detained at Russia protest calling for troops to return from Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News

About two dozen people, mostly journalists, were briefly detained at a protest in central Moscow, as wives and other relatives of Russian servicemen mobilised to fight in Ukraine called for their return, according to media reports. The soldiers’ relatives gathered on Saturday to lay flowers at the Tomb of the…

How far will the US go in attacking Iran-linked targets in the Middle East? | News

How far will the US go in attacking Iran-linked targets in the Middle East? | News

Washington has carried out attacks against pro-Iran groups in Syria and Iraq. The United States says its attacked at least 85 targets in Iraq and Syria, using long-range bombers flown directly from the US. They were carried out in response to a drone attack on an army base in Jordan…

Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal | AFC Asian Cup News

Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal | AFC Asian Cup News

Education City Stadium, Qatar – Iran, backed by their thousands of vociferous supporters, have knocked out favourites Japan and earned a spot in the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 with a famous 2-1 win. In a match billed as an early final of the tournament – given both…

At least 150,000 protest in Berlin against Germany’s far right | Protests News

At least 150,000 protest in Berlin against Germany’s far right | Protests News

Mass demonstrations are taking place in Germany in the fourth week of protests against the far right. Approximately 150,000 people took to the streets of the capital Berlin on Saturday, police said. Similar protests were also taking place in cities including Dresden and Hanover, in a sign of growing opposition…

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister | Government News

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister | Government News

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill has been formally appointed Northern Ireland’s first minister by the regional parliament, the first time an Irish nationalist is leading the United Kingdom territory’s devolved government. O’Neill’s appointment, confirmed by the speaker, on Saturday came after the rival Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), the biggest pro-UK party,…

Argentina’s lower house approves Milei’s ‘omnibus’ reform bill | Government News

Argentina’s lower house approves Milei’s ‘omnibus’ reform bill | Government News

The president introduced the divisive reform package in an attempt to transform the economy and the state. Legislators in Argentina have approved President Javier Milei’s divisive “omnibus” reform bill after days of debate, paving the way for a decisive vote in the Senate. The lower chamber of deputies approved the…

Senegal’s Macky Sall postpones presidential election | News

Senegal’s Macky Sall postpones presidential election | News

BREAKINGBREAKING, The vote was scheduled to take place on February 25. Senegal’s President Macky Sall has postponed the presidential election that was scheduled to take place on February 25. Speaking in a televised address to the nation on Saturday, the president announced he had cancelled the relevant electoral law, citing…

Pakistan’s Imran Khan, wife now get 7 years jail for marriage law violation | Imran Khan News

Pakistan’s Imran Khan, wife now get 7 years jail for marriage law violation | Imran Khan News

Verdict comes less than a week before national elections and follows another case in which the couple were sentenced to 14 years. Islamabad, Pakistan – A court in Pakistan has now jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi for seven years, ruling their 2018 marriage violated…

Sri Lanka signs free trade deal with Thailand to revive economy | International Trade News

Sri Lanka signs free trade deal with Thailand to revive economy | International Trade News

Sri Lanka seeks to foster growth after its economy contracted 3.8 percent last year, according to World Bank estimates. Thailand and Sri Lanka have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a move Sri Lanka hopes will help it emerge from its worst financial crisis in decades. “This move aims to…