FIFA Chief Infantino On Israel-Palestine: ‘Football Can’t Solve Geopolitical Issues’

Last Updated:October 03, 2025, 08:35 IST FIFA's Infantino responds to Israel suspension calls, stresses football's unity role amidst Gaza conflict and unveils the 2026 World Cup ball. Gianni Infantino speaks at the Global Citizen Awards ceremony...

Iran May Redirect Afghan Refugees Toward Iraq and Turkey, Report Says

Iran may redirect hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees toward Iraq and Turkey, reports The Guardian, amid rising tensions, sanctions pressure, and escalating regional security concerns. Iran is reportedly weighing a plan to release hundreds of...

Israel stops nearly all boats in Gaza aid flotilla, sparking global protests

Israel faced international condemnation and protests on Thursday after its military intercepted almost all of about 40 boats in a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza and took captive more than 450 foreign activists, including Swedish campaigner Greta...

OPEC production rises in September, driven by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

OPEC crude oil production increased in September, according to a survey published by Reuters. The cartel produced 28.40 million barrels per day, up 330,000 bpd from August. This increase is linked to the OPEC+ agreement providing for an early...

Israel Premier-Tech withdraws from three Italian cycling races due to security concerns

Israel Premier-Tech has dropped out of three cycling races in Italy next week due to security concerns. There is a general strike taking place in Italy today (Friday) as thousands demonstrate across the country — with union leaders claiming...

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Free Live Streaming Online, 2nd T20I 2025: How To Watch AFG vs BAN Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV in India?

Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Live Streaming Online: Bangladesh secured an early lead in the three game T20 series with Afghanistan when they defeated them by 4 wickets in the first match. The two sides...

Israel minister labels Sumud flotilla activists as terrorists

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has attacked activists taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set out to break the blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. A video circulated on social media shows Ben Gvir...

Afghanistan’s Digital Blackout: Taliban’s Grip On Connectivity And Control

Afghanistan is falling silent. The recent reality is that the screens are going black, phones are not ringing, and internet cafés are shuttered. The fibre optics network is wholly controlled, mobile phone shutdown is rampant, and later on, mobile...

Iran and Russia Launch Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Iran and Russia have officially embarked on a new chapter in their bilateral relations with the implementation of a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty, a move that has been warmly welcomed by Iran's Foreign Ministry. In a statement issued...

Israel Demonstrates Unmatched Capability Against Hezbollah’s Security Networks

Israel’s demonstrated ability to eliminate any target at will paradoxically highlights the enduring challenge that military superiority alone cannot solve political conflicts. The Evolution of Israel’s Shadow War The recent strike against...

Israel’s Strategic Edge: Patience and Precision Against Hezbollah

Israel’s elimination of senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil demonstrates military superiority, yet the broader question remains whether tactical precision can substitute for long-term regional stability. The Strike That Sent a Message The...

Israel must release detained Malaysian activists within 72 hours: Lawyer

Israel must release detained Malaysian activists within 72 hours: Lawyer Published on: Friday, October 03, 2025 Published on: Fri, Oct 03, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Filepic by Reuters Kuala Lumpur: Israel must release the...

Israel Adesanya gives his prediction for Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira 2 at UFC 320

Israel Adesanya has chosen a side in his former bitter rival’s crucial rematch. Saturday sees the first UFC pay-per-view event since mid-August take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and some big names are preparing to headline in competition...

Israel seizes Gaza nurse on her way to work in Khan Younis

Israel seized nurse Tasneem Marwan al-Hams, the daughter of Dr Marwan al-Hams, who oversees Gaza’s field hospitals. An Israeli special unit stopped her on Thursday morning while she was on her way to work at a medical facility in Khan Younis,...

Iran alarmed by expanding role of US and Israel in Caucasus

A central concern for Iranian officials over the Zangezur Corridor is the growing influence of Israel in the region. [Getty] Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, addressing the UN General Assembly, focused mainly on Israeli and American strikes...

Israel seizes last remaining flotilla vessel

Israeli forces have intercepted the last remaining boat in the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, detaining the six crew members on board. On Friday morning, livestream video showed Israeli soldiers boarding the polish-flagged Marinette, which...

Palestine Action Group Taken To Supreme Court By NSW Police In Latest Attempt To Stop Protest From Occurring

Australian Greens The Palestine Action Group will be defending the right to protest in the Supreme Court of NSW after the NSW Police announced they will challenge a planned rally in Sydney on 12 October, claiming that it poses a “potential terror...

OPEC+ Appears Keen to Remove Voluntary Cuts Rapidly

In a report sent to Rigzone by the Standard Chartered team on Wednesday, Standard Chartered Bank Energy Research Head Emily Ashford highlighted that OPEC+ “appears keen to remove the voluntary output cuts rapidly”. “The group meets virtually on 5...

Iran Atomic Organization Says No Bank Accounts Frozen in Turkey

Responding to a question from Fars News Agency, Behrouz Kamalvandi — the IAEO’s spokesperson and deputy for legal affairs — rejected recent media claims regarding an alleged official announcement about the seizure of the organization’s assets and...

Israel seizes last boat in Gaza flotilla, as global protests erupt, activists to be deported

JERUSALEM, Oct 3 — The organisers of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla said Israel intercepted its last remaining boat on Friday, after the interceptions of its fellow vessels drew protests worldwide. The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail last month,...