Iraq’s U23 team defeated the UAE 1–0 with a goal by Ahmed Ayed, securing qualification to the next round of the Gulf Cup U23 Championship.
Turkey Is Still Trying to Find a Way Back to the F-35 Program
To rid itself of the S-400 air defense systems obstructing its purchase of the F-35, Turkey has a number of options—but all of them would be politically or financially costly.
Arab Cup 2025 / Algeria’s official lineup against Iraq
Facing an opponent already qualified and boasting six points, Algeria needs to confirm their resurgence after a dazzling display against Bahrain (5-1). Adil Boulbina and Redouane Berkane, both of whom …
US Backs Iraq Plan to Move Lukoil Oil Field to American Firm
The US government is backing Iraq’s plan to transfer Lukoil PJSC’s stake in a giant oil field to an American company, days before a sanctions waiver on the Russian firm is set to expire.
South Korea protests at Chinese and Russian warplanes in its airspace
South Korea has lodged a complaint with the Chinese and Russian defence attaches based in the country, a day after their warplanes entered its air defence zone. Seoul said it sent …
Oposición organiza boicot de elecciones en Myanmar
Los opositores al régimen militar en Myanmar organizaron una protesta conjunta el miércoles, instando a la gente a permanecer en sus hogares para mostrar que están boicoteando las elecciones …
Critics of army rule in Myanmar stage a silent strike against upcoming election
Opponents of military rule in Myanmar have staged a joint protest calling on people to stay indoors to show they are boycotting elections scheduled for late this month. Their call on Wednesday …
Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle
In Egypt’s soccer federation sent a letter to FIFA “categorically rejecting any activities related to supporting homosexuality during the match.” …
American playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was freed from police custody Monday, according to the Tomishiro police department.
Russian and Chinese bombers fly joint patrol close to Japan
TOKYO—Russian and Chinese bombers flew near Japan and South Korea in a joint patrol Tuesday that Tokyo described as a show of force, adding further strain to the worst diplomatic crisis in years …