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The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Monday that its forces had dealt with a drone that had entered the country’s territorial waters from Iran.The ministry said in a post on X that the UAE Armed Forces remained on high alert and ready to respond to any threats. It added that air defence systems continued to monitor and track the country’s airspace around the clock.The ministry also urged the public to rely on official sources for information and avoid spreading rumors or false information. Source link
Wathnan Racing’s Leading Change wins Group 1 DraftKings Travers Stakes to remain unbeaten
Manuel Franco rides Wathnan Racing’s Leading Change to Group 1 DraftKings Travers Stakes win at Saratoga, New York. Wathnan Racing’s Leading Change, the unbeaten three-year-old colt, took another major step forward by winning the Group 1 DraftKings Travers Stakes over 2000m on dirt at Saratoga, New York. The race, reserved for three-year-olds, attracted a strong field of ten runners.Trained by Brad H. Cox, ridden by Manuel Franco, and owned by Wathnan Racing, Leading Change maintained his perfect record with a very determined performance at the highest level.The colt came into the race unbeaten after only two career starts. He made a winning debut over seven furlongs before stepping straight into Group 3 company for his second appearance when winning the Group 3 Indiana Derby over 1700m on dirt at Indiana Grand.His victory at Saratoga therefore gave Leading Change a third win from three starts and the first Gr.1 success of his young and promising career. The performance was even more impressive as he defeated two leading Triple Crown contenders, Napoleon Solo and Golden Tempo.Leading Change broke sharply and went straight to the front in the early stages before allowing Napoleon Solo (Liam’s Map) to take over after around two furlongs. Manuel Franco then settled the colt in a prominent position, travelling close to the leader as the field made its way down the back straight.Around three furlongs from home, Leading Change was pushed along and briefly looked outpaced as Napoleon Solo continued to travel strongly in front. However, the colt responded well to his jockey and began to make progress again approaching the final two furlongs.Napoleon Solo still held the advantage entering the final furlong, but Leading Change continued to close under pressure. He hung slightly to his left inside the final 110 yards, but kept finding more and gradually reduced the gap.In the final strides, Leading Change got the better of Napoleon Solo to regain the lead and score by half a length. Napoleon Solo finished second, with Golden Tempo (Curlin) staying on to take third.Bred by WinStar Farm LLC, Leading Change is out of Starship Warpspeed (Congrats). He is a half-brother to Shedaresthedevil (Daredevil), a three-time Gr.1 winner, successful over 1800m at three and twice over 1600m at four. She also won two Gr.2 races, over 1600m at four and 1800m at five, as well as three Gr.3 races, twice over 1600m at three and once over the same distance at four. Leading Change is also a half-brother to Star of Wonder (Uncle Mo), a Listed winner over 1600m at four, and to Mojovation (Quality Road), who won on debut over 1200m at two before also being placed at Gr.3 level over the same distance later that season. Related Story Source link
The Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix will take place from November 27 to 29. The F1 Paddock Club for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 has officially sold out, reflecting the strong demand building ahead of the penultimate round of the season.The Qatar GP, taking place from November 27 to 29, has delivered thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing throughout. As the season enters its second half, five different drivers from three teams have already stood on the podium, ensuring there is still everything to play for as the championship battle intensifies.With Paddock Club now fully booked, fans are encouraged to act quickly across the remaining ticket categories, several of which are already selling out. Tickets remain available across a full range of three-day categories for the race weekend, from grandstand seating around the circuit to general admission access at Lusail Hill, though quantity is limited, with one section of the Main Grandstand already sold out. Every ticket includes entry to the Fanzone, food court, post-race concerts, and merchandise outlets, along with complimentary shuttle service, free parking, and a dedicated taxi pick up and drop off zone.Tickets for the remaining Main Grandstand sections are available for QR2,000, while North Grandstand tickets are priced at QR1,500. Tickets for the Turn 2, Turn 3, and Turn 16 Grandstands are available for QR1,000 each, while General Admission tickets for Lusail Hill are available for QR600.For fans still seeking a premium experience, LIC’s Premiere Hospitality offering remains open, including Lusail Hill Lounge, F1 Experiences Champions Club, and the newly added Novikov Doha experience, featuring the restaurant’s signature Pan Asian and Italian menu.Tickets and hospitality packages are available exclusively through the official LIC website at tickets.lcsc.qa. Related Story Source link
Security guard Ni-arfan Doloh was taking a routine photograph for his nightly report on Saturday when five masked men carrying rifles emerged from inside a government office in Thailand's southern Narathiwat province.’I was shocked,’ said Ni-arfan, 25, recalling how they led him and another guard behind the Chang Phueak sub-district office, instructed them to sit with their hands behind their backs, and promised no harm would come to them.The masked men then set fire to the building, one of at least 78 incidents in a coordinated wave of arson, bombings and other attacks across four provinces in Thailand's insurgency-hit deep south last weekend, injuring three people.No group has claimed responsibility. The provinces bordering Malaysia, where a slow-burning insurgency waged by separatist movements has killed more than 7,800 people since violence flared in 2004.Confined mostly to Thailand's deep south, the violence has rarely intruded into the idyllic beaches and glimmering temples that make the country one of the world's top destinations for millions of tourists each year.But it has long shaped life in these rural provinces, dotted with rubber plantations and fishing communities, and the recent spate of attacks has heightened fear and mistrust, even as Bangkok seeks to revive peace talks.The latest targets included government buildings, businesses and convenience stores, vehicles and utility poles, while an explosion damaged railway tracks and disrupted train services.Two hours after the office was torched, Solae Doloh and his three friends were riding back home from a camping trip along a nearby road when they suddenly came under fire.Solae said he was hit in the stomach by gunfire that appeared to come from a military helicopter circling overhead – an account backed by another witness and a village headman who was in the area.’I stopped my motorcycle and lifted both my arms,’ said Solae, 21, speaking with a bandage over his stomach.’They shot us in the first round, but didn't hit anyone. After we went on, they came around to the front and shot at us again.’The Thai military has vehemently denied that its troops fired from the helicopter. A regional commander told reporters that the aircraft was surveying the area.Village headman Nuseng Lateh, 61, said he recognised the group as they passed by the burning office before the shooting, adding that they had previously gone through a security checkpoint, where no weapons had been found on them.Police are investigating the shooting, and local lawmakers and community representatives have also called for an independent inquiry to determine how Solae was shot.’Deep down, I hope we will receive justice but I'm afraid they will accuse us of being insurgents,’ said Hasan Toema, 27, one of Solae's friends.Despite living through repeated bouts of violence, the shooting has deepened a sense of insecurity among some residents, including Solae's older brother, Matohae Doalo.’I don’t want to go out anywhere alone,’ the 27-year-old said. ‘This happened to my brother, so I am afraid it will happen to me, too.’Since the middle of the last century, separatist groups have fought against the Thai government in three provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat that were once part of the independent Malay sultanate of Patani.Peace talks between the Thai government and insurgent groups to end one of southeast Asia's long-running conflicts began under Malaysian facilitation in 2013 but have repeatedly stalled, yielding little tangible progress.The weekend attacks came as Thailand sought to revive talks with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional, the main separatist group fighting in the region.Bangkok's chief negotiator Thanut Suvarnananda told Reuters this month that the Thai government wanted to move beyond trading concessions for reducing violence and instead address underlying political grievances.Thanut declined to comment and the BRN did not respond to questions from Reuters.In a previous round of violence on July 22, when suspected insurgents killed five paramilitary rangers and wounded six civilians, 10-year-old Habib was playing outside his home, next to a military checkpoint.A stray bullet during an exchange of fire passed through his leg, fortunately without striking any major arteries or bones, but covered his limb in blood, his mother, Na, said.More than a month later, Habib becomes anxious when he sees soldiers or large groups of people and struggles to sleep, said Na, giving only one name.’I feel frightened by what happened,’ she said.’I worry about how we are supposed to continue living because incidents occur every day.’ Source link
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Bruno Fernandes ensured Manchester United bounced back from their humiliating 2-0 defeat at Hull on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. (Reuters) Bruno Fernandes starred with a hat-trick in Manchester United’s 5-2 rout of Ipswich, while Chelsea extended Xabi Alonso’s perfect start with a thrilling 4-3 win against Brighton.Fernandes shone as he ensured United bounced back from their humiliating 2-0 defeat at Hull on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.Boss Michael Carrick was in danger of another embarrassing loss to a promoted club when Leif Davis put Ipswich ahead at Old Trafford with a 29th minute strike that cannoned in off the crossbar. But the Fernandes show started in the 40th minute after Marcelino Nunez’s slip allowed Matheus Cunha to pick out the United captain for a sumptuous finish.United went in front in the 56th minute when Jacob Greaves was presured into an own goal. Greaves deflected Harry Maguire’s shot into his own net, with Ipswich’s appeals for handball against the United defender snubbed by VAR.Completing a miserable five minutes for Greaves, the Ipswich defender conceded a penalty with his foul on Cunha and United captain Fernandes stepped up to slot home from the spot.Fernandes sealed his treble in the 68th minute, sweeping in from close-range after Kobbie Mainoo and Bryan Mbeumo had shots blocked.It was Fernandes’s second league hat-trick for United following his treble against Leeds five years ago.Fernandes was not finished and Bryan Mbeumo scored from his pass with a lob that clipped the bar and dropped over the line in the 82nd minute. Chuba Akpom’s stoppage-time tap-in was little consolation for out-classed Ipswich, who were beaten for the first time since returning to the top-flight.”It was a massive result for us. We lost three points last week. First game at home, the fans have been waiting for this,” Fernandes said. “Scoring goals is the best feeling in football. Doing a hat-trick at home with our fans is something I’m proud of. I hope I can do much more and help my team-mates score too.”Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer all scored when Alonso’s reign as Chelsea boss kicked off with a 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday.And Pedro and Palmer were back on target, while Rogers teed up Chelsea’s second goal, scored by Pedro Neto, as the Blues held off a rally from Brighton at Stamford Bridge.Emiliano Martinez made his Chelsea debut in goal just hours after sealing his move from Aston Villa. But there was no place for his Argentina team-mate Enzo Fernandez, who could still leave Chelsea for Manchester City before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.”We have to be aware until Tuesday evening what is going to develop. We’re not sure. We are preparing for all scenarios,” Alonso said of Fernandez. “I’m sure that, whatever happens, from Wednesday we will have a good enough squad to compete in the Premier League.”Romeo Lavia profited from a mix-up between Bart Verbruggen and Mats Wieffer to prod in Chelsea’s opening goal from a corner. Neto then turned in Rogers’s cross before Pedro rounded off a brilliant Chelsea counter-attack that began inside their own box.Martinez was beaten moments later by a blistering volley from Malick Yalcouye. Pedro turned Pascal Gross’s cross into his own net just after the hour mark.A moment of genius from Palmer eased Chelsea’s nerves as he curled into the bottom corner from outside the area after a fine solo rune. Gross headed in a stoppage-time consolation for Brighton, but Chelsea join Manchester City and Hull as the only sides to take six points from their opening two games.Brentford were on course to also maintain their perfect start when Kevin Schade’s audacious flick opened the scoring away to Leeds.But Dominic Calvert-Lewin turned in Lukas Nmecha’s driven cross to salvage a point and Leeds’s unbeaten start to the campaign.Sunderland got off the mark with a 1-0 victory over Fulham thanks to Wilson Isidor’s winner 15 minutes from time. Related…
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Turkiye will host top officials from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in Istanbul today for the first ministerial meeting under their new regional defence grouping, formed under a pact that commits the three countries to mutual defence if any of them is attacked, Turkish foreign ministry sources said yesterday.The “Makkah Joint Defence Agreement”, signed on August 7, unites Nato’s second-largest army, Turkiye, with the Islamic world’s only nuclear-armed state, Pakistan, and the leading Gulf power, Saudi Arabia. It stipulates that an armed attack on any of the three would be treated as an attack on all, similar to Nato’s Article 5 collective defence clause.The pact emerged against the backdrop of the war between the United States and Iran and attacks in the region by Tehran-backed Houthi rebels, with the three Sunni Muslim US allies voicing shared concern over the conflict and Iranian missile fire on Gulf oil exporters.Today’s meeting will set up a “political and defence strategic committee” involving foreign and defence ministers and military chiefs from the three countries. It will be chaired by the Turkish foreign and defence ministers along with the chief of the general staff.Pakistan is sending Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the defence minister and the commander of the defence forces. Saudi Arabia will be represented by its foreign minister, defence minister and chief of the general staff, Turkish sources said.”International security issues will be on the agenda,” a Turkish foreign ministry source said, with talks expected to cover boosting defence capabilities, interoperability between the armed forces of the three countries, and deepening cooperation in the defence industry, including joint production and development.The three nations share concerns over the military stances of Israel and Iran as the United States struggles to contain regional upheaval that has triggered a global energy crisis. Six months into the US-Israel war against Iran, negotiations remain at an impasse, with President Donald Trump’s administration stepping up efforts to squeeze Iran financially through what it has billed an “economic D-Day”.Turkiye has said the pact is open to expansion — with Egypt seen as a potential candidate — and does not seek to replace existing alliances. — AFP/Reuters Source link
