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Palestinian civilian martyred, several injured in occupation drone strike in northern Gaza Strip
A Palestinian man was martyred and others were wounded on Wednesday when an Israeli drone strike struck Jabalia town in the northern Gaza Strip.A Palestinian man was martyred and others were wounded when Israeli warplanes targeted a group of civilians attempting to remove the rubble of their home on Old Gaza Street in Jabalia town, northern Gaza, the Palestinian news agency (WAFA) reported.A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israeli entity came into effect in October; however, Israeli occupation forces have continued to carry out airstrikes and artillery shelling across various areas of the Gaza Strip. Source link
The British Ministry of Defence announced that it will host a conference with representatives from 30 countries, which will continue over Wednesday and Thursday, to discuss the formation of an international mission to protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.The ministry said in a statement that the conference would allow for further detailed planning to reopen the strait as soon as conditions permit, following progress made during talks in Paris last week.British Defence Secretary John Healey said the goal was to translate diplomatic consensus into a joint plan to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait and support a permanent ceasefire. He added that tangible progress can be made.Talks that brought together representatives from more than 40 countries in Paris last Friday saw France and Britain lead a multinational mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait, as soon as conditions permit. Source link
US President Donald Trump said he would extend a cease-fire with Iran until Tehran presents a proposal to permanently end the conflict, adding that the decision came at the request of Pakistan “so that Iranian leaders can reach a unified proposal.””Upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir (Pakistan’s army chief), and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.”I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”In a post on X, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the United States and Iran to continue adhering to the cease-fire.”I sincerely hope that both sides will continue to abide by the cease-fire and be able to conclude a comprehensive peace agreement during the second round of talks scheduled to be held in Islamabad, aimed at ending the conflict permanently,” he said.Sharif also thanked Trump for accepting Islamabad’s request to extend the cease-fire in the US-Israeli-Iranian war, allowing space for ongoing diplomatic efforts.The United States and Iran had agreed two weeks earlier in Islamabad on a 14-day cease-fire, but the talks yielded no significant progress, prompting the American president to order a blockade of Iranian ports to increase pressure on Tehran. Source link
A classic is on the cards when Qatar’s Al Ahli take on Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League Two West Zone semi-final today at Al Wasl Stadium in Dubai.Al Ahli booked their place in the last four with a convincing 3-1 victory over Jordan’s Al Hussein in the quarter-finals, while Al Nassr – captained by Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo – advanced in emphatic fashion with a 4-0 win against the UAE’s Al Wasl.Although Al Ahli did not progress with a perfect record, they reached the semi-finals unbeaten and, with continental glory now just two matches away, the Doha-based side will be determined to rise to the occasion.Success has long eluded Al Ahli on the continental stage, but after overcoming several quality opponents en route to the semi-finals, they will believe they have what it takes to advance at the expense of a star-studded Al Nassr side, with Japan’s Gamba Osaka waiting in the final.Al Ahli coach Younes Ali expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the challenge ahead. “We are fully prepared to face Al Nassr,” he said. “We are looking to deliver a strong performance against a formidable opponent like Al Nassr, a team that has many well-known names in world football. But we also have high ambitions to make a significant impact.”Ali noted that the victory over Al Hussein provided a major boost to team morale. “The team received a big morale boost after our quarter-final win, and all the players are eager to maintain their strong form in tomorrow’s match,” he said. “Our strikers showed high technical ability in the previous game. They created many chances and faced a goalkeeper who made several saves. I believe we will be more clinical against Al Nassr.”He added that his side must remain patient in what is expected to be a tightly contested encounter. “Tomorrow’s match will be difficult and different from the previous one, given the strength of the opponent and the quality of their players. I expect few scoring chances, but we will be ready for the challenge.”Al Ahli goalkeeper Marwan Sherif also emphasised the team’s determination to extend their impressive run in the competition.”We look forward to continuing the team’s outstanding run in the tournament,” he said. “We have gone nine matches unbeaten since the start of the tournament, and we will give everything to maintain this momentum in tomorrow’s game. The match will not be easy, but we are aware of the responsibility on us. We will exert every effort against Al Nassr to achieve the desired result and continue our journey in the best possible way.”Al Nassr head coach Jorge Jesus, meanwhile, is equally determined to guide his side to continental success, stating his ambition to make history by becoming the first Saudi Arabian club to lift the AFC Champions League Two title.”Our goal in tomorrow’s semi-final against Al Ahli is to win and qualify for the final,” Jesus said. “We have great respect for Al Ahli. The team includes well-known professionals who have played for major European clubs, and they deserve to reach this stage. I expect a difficult match. Semi-final games cannot be predicted in advance.”After rotating his squad in the earlier rounds, Jesus fielded his strongest lineup in the quarter-final against Al Wasl, a move that paid dividends as the Saudi side delivered a dominant performance. Al Nassr have been in scintillating form throughout the tournament, advancing to the semi-finals with a perfect record of nine wins, and will be confident of maintaining that momentum as they chase the coveted title. Related Story Source link
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His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), chaired the 109th meeting of the OCA Executive Board in Sanya, China, on the sidelines of the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026. The meeting reviewed reports from organising committees, particularly the report of the Organising Committee for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The committee presented an update on preparations, noting that the Games programme will include 43 sports, 70 disciplines, and 468 events, alongside positive indicators of strong public interest and high ticket sales. The Council announced that Doha, Qatar, will host the next General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia on January 27, 2027, during which the Council’s President for the new term (2027-2035) will be elected. Related Story Source link
