The highly anticipated clash between the Spanish giants and the English Premier League side lived up to expectations, delivering an intense battle filled with attacking football, tactical discipline and moments of high drama. Newcastle looked set for a memorable victory in front of their home fans, but Barcelona’s resilience and persistence ensured the match ended…
Canberra: Australia has granted asylum to two members of Iran’s women’s national football team, according to officials familiar with the matter. The decision comes amid growing concerns over safety and political pressures surrounding athletes from the country. Authorities in Australia confirmed that the two players applied for protection after arriving in the country and were…
Washington / Tehran: The White House says it is still waiting for the outcome of a military investigation into a devastating attack on a girls’ school in southern Iran that reportedly killed around 175 students, as questions grow over whether a United States missile was responsible. Speaking to reporters earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline…
Tehran: Explosions shook several parts of Iran’s capital overnight as the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel entered its second week, with Tehran accusing Washington and Tel Aviv of carrying out widespread attacks on civilian infrastructure across the country. According to Iranian officials, nearly 10,000 civilian locations have been struck since the war…
Nicosia / Berlin: Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul has expressed caution about expectations that the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could end soon, warning that the conflict may continue until its strategic objectives are achieved. Speaking during a joint appearance with Cyprus Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos in the Cypriot capital Nicosia,…
Washington / Middle East: As the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its second week, one of the biggest questions being raised by analysts and diplomats worldwide is clear: What exactly is the end goal of former US President Donald Trump and the broader US strategy in Iran? More than twenty years…
Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has warned the United States that Iraq’s airspace, territory, and waters must not be used to launch attacks against neighboring countries amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to a statement released by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s media office, al-Sudani conveyed this message during a phone…
Paris: Israel’s ambassador to France has stated that there are currently no visible signs that the Lebanese government is taking steps to disarm Hezbollah, raising fresh concerns about the ongoing tensions along the Israel–Lebanon border. In an interview with French broadcaster BFMTV, Israeli envoy Joshua Zarka said that Israel has not seen meaningful progress from…
Manama: Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has announced that all of its flights remain temporarily suspended as the country’s airspace continues to stay closed. The airline confirmed that operations will resume only after aviation authorities declare the skies safe for travel. In a statement released earlier today, the airline said that the suspension affects all…
Riyadh — Saudi Arabia has strongly criticized Iran following a series of attacks that targeted locations across the Gulf region, warning that Tehran could suffer the most if tensions continue to escalate. In an official statement, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned what it described as “heinous attacks” carried out against the kingdom as…
