'The Kerala Story': Islamic State film triggers bans in India
Indian Hindi-language film The Kerala Story is continuing to court controversy, with India's West Bengal state banning Sudipto Sen’s film days after its release.
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When is the AFC Asian Cup draw and which teams could face the UAE in the 2023 tournament?
The draw for the rescheduled 2023 Asian Cup is staged this week in Doha, with 24 teams from the continent discovering their possible path to the trophy. Here are the details.
Meeting those leaving Israel in opposition to judicial reform
Elsewhere, it's been nearly three months since a devastating earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria, killing more than 50,000 people. The ripple effects of the quake are still being felt, including by cancer patients in Syria. Before the disaster, Syrians in the province of Idlib could cross the border into Turkey in search of better treatment. But now, with the frontier closed, that's no longer possible.
China and India vote for UN resolution with a reference to Russia's 'aggression' against Ukraine
In a surprising diplomatic move, China and India, two countries that have carefully avoided condemning Moscow for launching the full-scale invasion of Ukraine despite repeated pleas from Western allies, have voted in favour of a United Nations resolution that explicitly acknowledges "the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine."
'Their win is my win': Newcomer Leafs fans hope history will be made in Game 5
Growing up, Abrar Al Mouktaran and Brittany Morrison didn't know anything about hockey.
'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.
Krejcikova to donate Billie Jean King Cup earnings to Turkey earthquake victims
Czech tennis player Barbora Krejcikova said on Friday she will donate her Billie Jean King Cup earnings to Turkey's earthquake victims.
Syrian side Tishreen FC qualify for next stage of King Salman Club Cup
RIYADH: Syrian soccer team Tishreen FC defeated Al-Merrikh FC of Sudan 1-0 on Tuesday to qualify for the next stage of the King Salman Club Cup. The Syrians had lost the away leg of their tie in the first qualifying round 2-1. But Abdul Razzaq Al-Mohammad scored the decisive goal in the home leg to make the aggregate score 2-2, and Tishreen progressed on the away goals rule.