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Japan recover, UAE falter: 5 things learned from latest Asian qualifiers for Qatar 2022

RIYADH: Tuesday's Asian qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup saw a significant win for previously struggling Japan, while the UAE continue to falter. Here are five things learned from Matchday Four. 1. Japan's...

Three missing, thousands ordered to evacuate as rain pounds northern Japan

TOKYO: At least three people were missing and thousands in northern Japan were ordered to evacuate on Thursday after torrential rains pounded the area, flooding roads and causing rivers to burst their...

Security concerns leave Afghan evacuees stuck in Balkan camp

WASHINGTON: For some Afghans who were evacuated as their country fell to the Taliban last summer, the journey to the United States has stalled, and perhaps ended, at a sun-baked cluster of...

Finland joins NATO, dealing blow to Russia for Ukraine war

BRUSSELS: Finland joined the NATO military alliance Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Russia with a historic realignment of the continent triggered by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.The Nordic country's membership doubles Russia's...

Omar Al-Somah departs Al-Ahli as Saudi Pro League legend

Meeting Omar Al-Somah at the 2019 Asian Cup, I asked him what ambitions he had remaining in his career with his 30th birthday fast approaching. "I just want to score as many goals...

ASEAN to rethink peace plan if Myanmar executes more prisoners

PHNOM PENH: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will be forced to reconsider a peace plan agreed with Myanmar if the country's military rulers conduct more executions of prisoners, Cambodian Prime...

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