Everyone is talking about Wagner. But who are Russia's other mercenaries?
The Russian Wagner mercenary group often steals the limelight, thanks largely to its outspoken and publicity-crazed boss Yevgeny Prigozhin.
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Unbeatable Erdogan? Turkey's president proves polls wrong with first-round lead
Why have Erdogan's voters shrugged off skyrocketing inflation, accusations of cronyism corruption – the kind that led to the collapse of buildings in earthquake zones – and the steady jailing of opponents and journalists?
Could Erdogan lose? Shock pullout boosts Turkey opposition candidate
Polls already suggested that Turkey's opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu had more than an even chance in a runoff against Erdogan. Now, after managing to unite six disparate parties behind his name, and the sudden pullout of a seventh, what to expect in the run-up to Sunday, during the vote and once the ballots have been cast?
Al-Shabab see off Tishreen of Syria to reach King Salman Cup for Arab Clubs group stage
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Al-Shabab beat Tishreen FC of Syria 3-1 on Thursday in the second leg of round two of the King Salman Cup for Clubs 2023, organized by the Arab Football Association.
Australia must reach for the stars, says Arnold
DOHA : Australia coach Graham Arnold hopes to harness the confidence boost his side received from their successful showing at last year's World Cup when the Socceroos launch their bid to reclaim the Asian Cup title in Qatar in January.
Al-Shabab, Syria’s Tishreen face off in 2nd leg of King Salman’s Cup for Arab Clubs 2023
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Al-Shabab will on Thursday evening face Tishreen FC of Syria in the second leg of round two of the King Salman Cup for Clubs 2023, organized by the Arab Football Association. The match will be played in Riyadh at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium where the first leg on Sunday ended in a 1-1 draw.
India Draw Australia, Syria In Tough Group B In Asian Cup
The Indian men's football team on Thursday drew a tough group as it was clubbed with heavyweights Australia, Syria and Uzbekistan in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup, to be held in Doha in January. India, who have had a successful qualifying campaign for the continental showpiece, were in pot 4 in the draw that was conducted in Doha. India will be in Group B in the tournament proper. Twenty-four teams were divided into four pots, and drawn into six groups of four teams each for the tournament that was originally scheduled to take place in China this summer.
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.