Record level of residence permits issued in EU to third nationals: Who receives the most and why?
EU countries issued a record 3.7 million first residence permits to third nationals in 2023, the highest number since data collection began, in 2013.
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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Backs Manolo Marquez, Says Asian Cup Qualification Is India's 'Minimum Goal'
India may still be searching for their first win under Manolo Marquez nearly four months into his tenure but goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on Wednesday backed the head coach and said qualifying for the next AFC Asian Cup is the team's "minimum" target. The Indian football team's last victory was a 1-0 win against Kuwait in the World Cup Qualifiers on November 16 last year. Since then, the side has struggled, losing seven of its last 11 matches and falling in FIFA rankings from a sub-100 position in July 2023 to 125.
Netanyahu admits Israel behind pager attack in Lebanon
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged for the first time he green-lighted an operation in September where thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded in Lebanon and Syria.
'We will stop IranAir from maintaining its fleet and buying new aircraft,' says MEP Neumann
Hannah Neumann, the head of the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Iran, says that during her time in this position, she will aim to engage with both the Iranian parliament and the Iranian people, who seek change and lasting peace.
India To Face Malaysia In Hyderabad On November 18 For International Friendly
The Indian men's football team, still searching for their first victory under head coach Manolo Marquez, will face Malaysia in an international friendly on November 18 at Hyderabad's Gachibowli Stadium, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Wednesday. Originally set for November 19, the match was moved up by a day, and the venue confirmed. With this encounter falling in the final FIFA international match window of 2024, clubs are required to release players for national duty. The November 18 fixture will be Marquez's fourth match at the helm of the national side, following a challenging start that includes a draw against Mauritius and defeats to Syria and Vietnam.
India To Play International Football Friendly Against Malaysia On November 18 In Hyderabad
Winless in three matches after chief coach Manolo Marquez took charge as head coach, the Indian men's football team will play Malaysia in an international friendly in Hyderabad on November 18, national federation (AIFF) said on Wednesday. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) had last month announced that the match will be played on November 19 but did specify the venue. On Wednesday, it advanced the match by a day and also announced the venue. "The FIFA Friendly match between India and Malaysia will be played on November 18, 2024, at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana," the AIFF said.
EU countries discuss voluntary return of Syrian refugees, despite unsafe conditions
European Union members discussed on Wednesday ways to increase the voluntary return of Syrian refugees to the war-torn country, an idea that has gained traction in recent months but that remains controversial.
Brits brave war-torn country in search of perfect holiday – one thing was 'awesome'
Two Brits claim they have discovered the "truth" about a war-torn Middle Eastern country after taking a holiday there.