Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:47:57 GMT
Reports say Qatar World Cup stadiums will be free of beer, alcohol
DOHA, Qatar: Reports from Doha indicate that during the Qatar World Cup 2022 no alcohol will be served inside the stadiums, with beer sales allowed in arenas only before and after some matches.The Qatar World Cup, to be held in November, will be the first to be held in a Muslim country where there are strict rules governing the consumption of alcohol."At stadiums, the plans are still being finalized, bu...[read more]
Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:15:41 GMT
Saudi Arabia hajj to see 1 million in largest pilgrimage since Covid
MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Following Saudi Arabia's nod to allow 850,000 Muslims from abroad to make the annual hajj pilgrimage, some one million pilgrims descended on the holy city of Mecca this week. The annual pilgrimage, described as the largest hajj since the coronavirus pandemic, began on July 7. However, the one million foreign and domestic pilgrims participating are still far fewer than the 2.5 million Muslims...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:06:14 GMT
France: Only a Few Weeks Left to Save Iran Nuclear Deal
Paris - France's new foreign minister said on Tuesday there were only a few weeks before the window of opportunity to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers would close.Speaking to lawmakers, Catherine Colonna said the situation was no longer tenable and accused Iran of using delaying tactics and going back on previously agreed positions during talks in Doha earlier this month, while forging ahead wit...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:14:47 GMT
The EU gaslights environmentalists by redefining green energy
How long-familiar energy sources turned into something 'new' during a crisisFor years, the Western world saw profits in new green and renewable energy sectors and sang from their hymn book on the need to reduce carbon footprints by ditching fossil fuels, or to avoid a potential Chernobyl-style environmental catastrophe by ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:37:10 GMT
Indian tennis player Karman Thandi to train with Gerald Cordemy
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 12 (ANI): Renowned strength and conditioning coach Gerald Cordemy, who has previously worked with tennis icon Serena Williams, is now training upcoming Indian star Karman Kaur Thandi at the RoundGlass Tennis Academy in Chandigarh.
He started training Karman from July 4.
Cordemy, who hails from France, has earlier worked as Head of Strength and Conditioning at the Qatar Tennis Federation, ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:55:19 GMT
Taliban to sign security agreement with Qatar
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 12 (ANI): After expressing their opposition to any kind of foreign support in terms of providing security, the Taliban is now willing to sign a security agreement with Qatar.
Taliban's acting Minister of Defense, Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said that Kabul and Doha are expected to sign an agreement for security cooperation, reported Tolo News.
He made the announcement after returning from his Qatar v...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:18:23 GMT
Couple arrested for holding dual passports
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Delhi Police on Monday arrested a man and his wife for allegedly holding dual passports.
As per the police report, the accused has been identified as Biswajit Das, his wife Rinku Das, and his daughter, who are residents of Bin Para Anulia Nadia, West Bengal.
The complaint was registered against them by the Immigration officials for having French and Indian passports.
It was alleged that t...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:18:28 GMT
Indian couple nabbed at Delhi airport for taking asylum in France by claiming to be Bangladeshi nationals
By Ravi JalhotraNew Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): An Indian couple managed to get asylum in France by procuring forged Bangladeshi citizenship documents but they got caught at Delhi airport when they arrived in India to attend the last rites of their relative after five years.
The couple identified as Biswajit Das, his wife Rinku Das and their minor daughter, all natives of Nadia district in West Bengal was held at Indira...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:03:06 GMT
Man, wife, daughter arrested for holding dual passports
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Delhi Police on Monday arrested a man along with his wife and daughter for allegedly holding dual passports.
As per the police report, the accused has been identified as Biswajit Das, his wife Rinku Das, and his daughter, who are residents of Bin Para Anulia Nadia, West Bengal.
The complaint was registered against them by the Immigration officials for having French and Indian passports.
I...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 03:27:02 GMT
Biden seeks to recalibrate US relations with Middle East countries
By John SolomouNicosia [Cyprus] July 11 (ANI): US President Joe Biden's first official visit to the Middle East this week clearly shows that, in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the big energy crisis created for European countries, he has realized that he must reverse the US strategy of withdrawal from the Middle East and try to recalibrate his relations with Middle East leaders.
From July 13-16, Biden will...[read more]
Published: Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:13:50 GMT
Premier League club knew about player rape claims for months media
An unnamed Premier League player was arrested this week on suspicion of rapeA Premier League club was made aware of serious sexual assault allegations made against one of its players late last year but opted to continue selecting the unnamed footballer throughout the remainder of the season, according to ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 01:58:53 GMT
Costa Rica beat New Zealand to qualify for 2022 World Cup
DOHA, 14th June, 2022 (WAM)-- Costa Rica beat New Zealand 1-0 to book their place at Qatar 2022 to become the 32nd and final team to qualify for the much-awaited event.
Qatar 2022 will be the third consecutive World Cup to feature Costa Rica. They also qualified for the final tournament in 1990, 2002 and ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:16:16 GMT
Five go in search of World Cup adventure at Africa Cup of Nations
Rabat's nothing like it used to be, the locals say. And a couple of years from now, they'll doubtless be offering similar views. For some it will be a lament. For others an opportunity, especially those wafting around the landscaped lather of projects such as Le Carrousel along the Atlantic waterfront.Ocean views from airy apartments, on site sports clubs and a mall nearby combining for a weapons-grade lifestyle...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:40:33 GMT
US assassinates ISIS leader
Maher al-Agal, one of the terror group's top four commanders, was killed in an air strike in Syria
The US killed Maher al-Agal, leader of the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) terrorist group in Syria, in a drone strike on Tuesday. Al-Agal was one of the group's top four leaders, and the strike also targeted one of hi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 06 Jul 2022 23:15:30 GMT
US targets Iranian oil
As Tehran demands sanctions relief in nuclear talks, Washington doubles down
The US Department of Treasury on Wednesday blacklisted several Iranian oil exporters and alleged front companies in China and the United Arab Emirates, accusing them of evading the ban on export of Iranian petrochemicals to East Asia. The mov...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:37:18 GMT
Iran Football Federation Parts Company with Skocic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Technical Committee of Iran Football Federation has reportedly decided to part company with Dragan Skocic. - Sports news - Skocic, who took over from Marc Wilmots as coach in February 2020, secured Team Melli a spot in the World Cup by topping its qualification group ahead of South Korea.The Croatian won 15 of his 18 games in charge but lost two of his last three matches, includ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:37:28 GMT
Qatar Hails Development of Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The emir of Qatar expressed satisfaction with the promotion of his country's relations with Iran and the implementation of the bilateral agreements. - Politics news - In a telephone conversation with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated the Iranian government and the people and Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah ...[read more]
Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:37:49 GMT
Muslims Worldwide Perform Eid Al-Adha Prayers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Muslims worldwide flocked to perform prayers to celebrate Eid al-Adha on Saturday. - World news - Following the prayers, many began to slaughter animals, a ritual honoring the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham to Jews and Christians) to sacrifice his own son on God's behest, before the command was revoked.The meat of sacrificed animals is shared with the needy.M...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:44:02 GMT
Iran says to remain committed to nuclear negotiations
TEHRAN, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday that the Islamic republic's stance toward the talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal is quite clear, and Tehran will remain committed to the negotiation process for resolving the differences. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks at a press conference in reaction to the comments by French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Tuesda...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:30:01 GMT
Russia sends humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
KABUL, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Russia sent 16 tons of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan on Wednesday, said a statement of Afghanistan's State Ministry for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs released here. A plane that carried the assistance and landed at the Kabul airport was received by Ghulam Ghous Nasiri, the acting state minister for disaster management and humanitarian affairs, the statement added....[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:18:02 GMT
Iranian coach Skocic sacked five months before Qatar World Cup
TEHRAN, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Croatian Dragan Skocic, head coach of the Iranian men's national team, has been fired less than five months before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, official news agency IRNA reported on Monday. The decision comes after a string of poor results and performances that included two losses to South Korea, as well as the friendly 2-1 defeat against the North African side Algeria. Skocic ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:30:02 GMT
Iran lawmaker says U.S. spreading Iranophobia to sell weapons
TEHRAN, July 11 (Xinhua) -- An Iranian lawmaker said Monday that the United States constantly pursues a project of spreading Iranophobia as a way to sell its weapons and make more profits, according to the semi-official Fars News Agency. Ever since the victory of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, the United States has been carrying out this project, particularly at the regional level, said Homayoun Sameyah Najafab...[read more]
Published: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:31:22 GMT
Emir of Qatar receives Tahnoun bin Zayed
DOHA, 28th June, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar met on Tuesday with H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser.
At the beginning of the meeting, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al ...[read more]