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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Gideon Mensah urges mental focus ...
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah has urged his teammates to maintain focus as they head into the final phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ghana currently leads Group I with 15 points after six matches, boosting their hopes of securing...

The Latest: Iranians try to flee the capital after Trump says they should evacuate 'immediately'
Residents of Iran's capital were seen leaving the city and shops and the historic Grand Bazaar were closed Tuesday — the fifth day of the intensifying conflict started by Israel — hours after U.S. President Donald Trump urged the immediate...
Tehran Empties Out After Trump Says The City Should Evacuate ‘immediately’
By The Associated Press undefined U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message on his social media site, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports he had rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire....

Raducanu, Vondrousova, Cilic and other unseeded players to avoid at Wimbledon
Wimbledon is fast approaching and there are plenty of burning questions that will be answered when the draw is conducted on Friday morning at the All England Club. Will a sixth-seeded Novak Djokovic avoid landing in Carlos Alcaraz’s or Jannik...

AnalysisBazball 2.0 beats Gill's nascent India Test captaincy
When India won the preceding home series against England 4-1 last year, it was thought that the much-hyped 'Bazball' cricket would be buried quickly. After all, an all-out attacking brand of batting only works in conditions that reward positivity...

Trump announces new Iran talks as hopes rise for Gaza truce
The US will re-enter talks with Iran next week after a ceasefire with Israel that also raises the prospects of peace in Gaza, President Donald Trump has said. Speaking at a Nato summit, Mr Trump said Iran is “not going to be building bombs for a...

Key Muslim states condemn Israel
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Amid growing regional instability, 20 Muslim countries including key regional stakeholders such as Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Egypt issued a joint statement on Tuesday condemning the recent Israeli...

Zoran Mamic keen to build on Zlatko Dalic’s work at Al Ain but former club Al Nassr not happy
Zoran Mamic was confirmed as Al Ain’s new manager on Wednesday. The Croat, who stepped down as manager of Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr last week, spoke to media at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. New man at the helm Mamic, 45, helped Dyinamo Zagreb to...

Webinar replayWhat's next in the Israel-Iran conflict?
As all sides claim victory, including the US, a panel of The National's correspondents and editors shares its take on what has happened since the 12-day war began, and weighs in on what could come next. US bureau chief Thomas Watkins, Jerusalem...

What UAE families need to know if travelling this week
Read more: Flights cancelled to the UAE UAE airports are always extra-busy at the end of the school summer term, as many families jet off for their holidays. While some prefer to leave early to get a head start on their break, others wait until...

David Beckham, Gary Oldman, Elaine Paige and others knighted by King Charles III
Former England football captain David Beckham, Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman and The Who's frontman Roger Daltrey were knighted in King Charles III's birthday honours list released late Friday. Elaine Paige, the renowned musicals singer, Booker...

Trump posts ominous message, says all of Tehran should evacuate ‘immediately’
By The Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message on his social media site, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports he had rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire. Israel’s air...

Muslim nations condemn Israel's aggression against Iran, call for ceasefire
Listen to article Pakistan, along with 19 other Muslim-majority nations, has strongly condemned Israel's escalating military aggression against Iran in a joint statement, which has intensified since June 13, 2025. The Foreign Ministers of Algeria,...

Muslim nations condemn Israel's aggression against Iran, call for ceasefire
Listen to article Pakistan, along with 19 other Muslim-majority nations, has strongly condemned Israel's escalating military aggression against Iran in a joint statement, which has intensified since June 13, 2025. The Foreign Ministers of Algeria,...

Japan asks 8 places to bar their online casino licensees from serving Japan residents
Eight countries and territories have been asked by Japan to prevent online gambling operators licensed in their respective jurisdictions from providing services to residents of Japan. That is according to a number of Japanese media outlets in...

TrendingUS and Iran to hold talks and Israeli troops killed in Gaza
A new militant group claims responsibility for a Damascus church attack. US President Donald Trump says Iran and the US will talk next week. Seven Israeli soldiers have been killed in recent fighting in Gaza. On today's episode of Trending Middle...

Lebanese skier Manon Ouaiss wants to see more Arab athletes alongside her at Winter Olympics
When she was three years old, Manon Ouaiss’ parents put her on skis on the slopes of Kfardebian, not knowing that 18 years later she would be representing Lebanon in Alpine skiing at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Growing up in Beirut in a...

Squid Game Season 3: Final Season Global Release Time & Date Details
Squid Game, the South Korean survival drama that took the world by storm in 2021, is set to conclude with its third season on June 27, 2025. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series has captivated audiences with its intense narrative and social...

New to stream, from Muslim Matchmaker to Sydney Sweeney thriller Echo Valley
There's a new dating show on TV and this one's for Muslims looking to find their partner without the help of dating apps or casual encounters. Meanwhile, following her recent turn as a mysterious millionaire in Netflix hit series Sirens, Julianne...

Reijnders looks to evolve in Man City midfield after majestic spell at AC Milan
From San Siro to the Etihad, a new chapter is underway for Tijjani Reijnders. The midfielder who made his mark at Milan with key goals and a calm presence joined Manchester City not as a headline act, but as a player of balance. In a sport often...