Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather
Tehran: Sebastien Ricci Top Iranian officials on Friday paid their final respects to the country’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, w…
Oman Condemns Damascus Cafe Bombing, Reaffirms Rejection of Terrorism
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has condemned the bombing that targeted a café near the Palace of Justice in the Syrian capital, Damascus, expressing its sincere condolences to the g…
Fans ignite spirit of football
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Cabo Verde ready to shock Argentina
MIAMI: Coach Bubista said Cabo Verde’s fearless approach to their first World Cup would not change against Argentina on Friday with the African outsiders focused only on getting th…
Queiroz: Ghana carry Africa’s hopes
Kansas City: Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz said Thursday it was his team’s “duty” to ensure another African side reached the World Cup round of 16 after a string of knockout defeats fo…
Cape Verde in it to win it against Argentina
MIAMI: Coach Bubista said Cape Verde’s fearless approach to their first World Cup would not change against Argentina on Friday with the African outsiders focused only on getting th…
Slick Switzerland sweep past Algeria into last 16
VANCOUVER: Switzerland striker Breel Embolo struck early and winger Dan Ndoye added a second as their side cruised to a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday and into the last 16 at…
Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia
TORONTO: Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout-stage goal of his career, Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time header and Portugal got a last-second break on an of…
Spain seal 3-0 win over Austria
Los Angeles: Andrew MARSZAL Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last 16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mi…
Indirect US-Iran talks to resume after Ayatollah Khamenei funeral
DOHA: The United States and Iran have made progress in indirect talks, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al Ansari said on Wednesda…