Ronaldo opens the scoring on Man Utd return
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 119th Manchester United goal and first for 12 years to open the scoring against Newcastle on Saturday to get his second spell with the Red Devils … Read More
Thousands protest new Turkish vaccine and test rules
More than 2,000 Turks demonstrated in Istanbul on Saturday against official coronavirus-related mandates including vaccinations, tests and masks, responding to new government measures and an inoculation push.
Trump slams Afghan withdrawal ‘incompetence’ on 9/11 anniversary
Former US president Donald Trump used the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to slam the “inept administration” of Joe Biden for its “incompetence” over the Afghan withdrawal in a … Read More
UN envoy hopeful Syria constitution talks to resume
The UN’s Syria envoy said he held “very good discussions” in Damascus Saturday, and expressed hopes that a committee to discuss a post-war constitution for the country could soon reconvene.
Two Turkish soldiers killed in Syria attack
Two Turkish soldiers were killed Saturday and three others injured in an attack in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib, the Turkish defence ministry said.
Four dead in north Iraq attack blamed on IS jihadists
Four people, including members of Iraq’s security forces, were killed on Saturday in an attack by Islamic State group jihadists near the northern city of Mosul, officials said.
Lebanese doubtful new cabinet up to the task of reform
Lebanese commentators voiced scepticism Saturday over the bankrupt state’s ability to win back the support of foreign donors after political factions finally agreed a new government following 13 months of … Read More
UAE operating aid air bridge to Kabul: airport manager
The United Arab Emirates has set up an air bridge to deliver tons of aid to Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, a Kabul airport operations manager told AFP on Saturday.
Tunisia’s labour union seeks elections before constitution change
Tunisia’s powerful labour union the UGTT on Saturday called for elections to create a new parliament that would debate changing the constitution and political system.
Ronaldo set for hero’s welcome in Manchester United return
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to receive a hero’s welcome at Old Trafford on Saturday when he makes his second debut for Manchester United against Newcastle on his return to the … Read More