Iraq scored a penalty 17 minutes into stoppage time to claim a dramatic 2-1 home win over the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and secure a 3-2 aggregate playoff victory over their neighbours that keeps the country's World Cup qualification dream alive.
Iraq seeks six-month sanction waiver for Russia’s LUKOIL
Iraq is considering requesting a six-month sanctions relief to provide LUKOIL time to sell the stake it holds in the West Qurna-2 oilfield.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy plans Turkey visit to try to revive peace talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he planned to go to Turkey on Wednesday in an attempt to revive talks with Russia on how to end the war in Ukraine.
FirstFT: China raises economic pressure on Japan in dispute over Taiwan
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How the US Ended Up With Nuclear Shrimp and Sneakers From Indonesia
One theory is that cesium from the industrial park was carried by winds across the channel that separates Java and Sumatra, near the volcanic islands of Krakatoa, and dropped to the ground in rain.
China Makes Biggest Soybean Buy in Two Years; Trump Urges More
China made its biggest daily purchase of American soybeans in two years, in a move that ends a temporary pause and appears to signal a commitment to a trade truce reached late last month.The US ...
Bahrain to train 6,000 people in innovation
Bahrain launches 2025–2035 strategy to boost innovation, train 6,000 people, and raise R&D investment to 2% of GDP. ( read original story ...)
Qatar doubles down on mega events to drive tourism growth: Knight Frank
Qatar is doubling down on mega events to drive tourism, which is emerging as a key contributor to economic activity, representing 8% of total economic outp ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine Action activists on trial in UK over attack on Israeli arms maker
The judge urged the jury to do away with personal feelings about the war on Gaza or the legality of the proscription. ( read original story ...)
‘Palestine Action activist hit PC with sledgehammer’
Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. An alleged Palestine Action member attacked a police officer with a sledgehammer ... ( read original story ...)