Holders Qatar to face China, Tajikistan and Lebanon at Asian Cup
DOHA :Holders and hosts Qatar will take on China, Tajikistan and Lebanon in the group stages of the Asian Cup finals in January after the draw was conducted in Doha on Thursday.
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Deepak Bhoria, Nishant Dev Storm Into World Championships Quarterfinals
Indian boxers Deepak Bhoria (51kg) and Nishant Dev (71kg) produced dominating performances to cruise to the quarterfinals of the men's World Championships in Tashkent on Tuesday. Continuing his good run in the tournament, Deepak brushed aside China's Zhangh Jiamao by a 5-0 unanimous verdict in the 51kg round of 16 bout. Nishant, on the other hand, hardly broke a sweat as he registered a first-round RSC (referee stops the contest) win against Palestine's Foqahaa Nidal in his 71kg last 16 contest. The two along with along with Mohammed Hussamuddin (57kg), who will go up against J. Diaz Ibanez of Bulgaria in the quarterfinals, are one win away from securing medals.
Deepak Bhoria, Nishant Dev Storm Into World Championships Quarterfinals
Indian boxers Deepak Bhoria (51kg) and Nishant Dev (71kg) produced dominating performances to cruise to the quarterfinals of the men's World Championships in Tashkent on Tuesday. Continuing his good run in the tournament, Deepak brushed aside China's Zhangh Jiamao by a 5-0 unanimous verdict in the 51kg round of 16 bout. Nishant, on the other hand, hardly broke a sweat as he registered a first-round RSC (referee stops the contest) win against Palestine's Foqahaa Nidal in his 71kg last 16 contest. The two along with along with Mohammed Hussamuddin (57kg), who will go up against J. Diaz Ibanez of Bulgaria in the quarterfinals, are one win away from securing medals.
Belal Muhammad doubles down on 'perfect' title shot in Abu Dhabi after UFC 288 win
After coming through arguably the biggest test of his UFC career to date, Belal Muhammad has reiterated his desire to fight for the welterweight title in Abu Dhabi later this year - describing competing in the capital for gold as “perfect”.
'I am Alevi': Turkish presidential hopeful Kilicdaroglu breaks religious taboo in video
Elsewhere, Israel has marked Memorial Day in the run-up to its 75th anniversary of independence. This year's commemorations remembering fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks have taken place against a backdrop of deep political divisons. On Monday, thousands attended a joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial. The event, which has always stirred controversy, made headlines once again after Israel's top court ordered authorities to allow 150 Palestinians to attend the ceremony in Tel Aviv, despite a government ban.
Lebanon's economic crisis forces soldiers to desert or take on second jobs
In Israel, visits to Eviatar have been officially banned by the military since it was evacuated by the previous government in 2021. But this week, several cabinet ministers led thousands on a march to the settlement outpost, signalling that Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right government is intent on speeding up settlement building on occupied lands, despite international opposition. The march came amid soaring tensions following last week's police raid on Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, and after Israeli air strikes targeted areas in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria, from where rockets had been launched by Palestinian militants.
Singapore remains 'deeply concerned' by Israel violence, urges restraint: MFA
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Monday (Apr 10) expressed concern over the recent escalation of violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Saudi Arabia placed in Pot 1 as seedings confirmed for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 draw
The seeding for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final Draw, which will take place on May 11, 2023, in Doha, has now been confirmed following the release of the latest FIFA World Ranking.