Asian qualifiers for World Cup 2026 and Asian Cup 2027: Saudi Arabia drawn in Group G with Jordan and Tajikistan
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia was drawn in Group G of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and…
Glory to Hong Kong: Court dismisses official’s request to ban song
SINGAPORE — A Hong Kong court has struck down the government’s request to ban from the internet the unofficial anthem…
Niger coup mastermind Tchiani declares himself leader
NIAIMEY — Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup. Also known as…
Riyad Mahrez joins Al-Ahli on a 4-year deal
Saudi Gazette report PARIS — Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli from Manchester City on a four-year deal. Jeddah-based…
Moscow foils drone strike as Kyiv claims frontline success
KYIV — Russia intercepted a Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region on Friday, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.…
Typhoon Doksuri lashes China’s Fujian province after leaving 39 dead in the Philippines
HONG KONG — Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in China’s southeastern coast on Friday, state weather agencies said, after the storm-battered…
Opposition warns of Netanyahu ‘coup’ if Supreme Court blocks controversial law
TEL AVIV — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to say if he would abide by any potential Supreme…
Emmy Awards 2023 ceremony postponed due to Hollywood strike
LOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards, which had been due to take place in September, have been postponed due to…
Women’s World Cup: Steel Roses outkick men in Chinese football
SINGAPORE — As a defender for China’s women’s national football team, Xue Jiao recalls how her squad did the impossible…
Bhima Koregaon: Prominent Indian rights activists granted bail by Supreme Court
NEW DELHI — India’s Supreme Court has granted bail to two prominent rights activists who have been in jail since…