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The US military reported its first combat deaths of the renewed conflict with Iran Saturday — two personnel killed in Jordan and a third missing — as Tehran's supreme leader vowed to teach Washington ‘unforgettable lessons’ after a seventh straight night of US strikes.The two service members died on Friday while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, US Central Command said. A third was listed as missing in action.The two sides have sharply escalated their attacks since an interim ceasefire signed a month ago collapsed last week, reviving the threat of all-out war. The conflict began at the end of February, when US and Israeli strikes sought to disable Iran's missile programme and its regional proxies, and has since disrupted energy supplies, stoked fears over global inflation and turned the Strait of Hormuz into a battleground.Mojtaba Khamenei — who succeeded his father after the elder leader was killed in the opening salvo of US-Israeli strikes on February 28 — said the attacks had again exposed the ‘worthlessness’ of President Donald Trump's signature. ‘The dear Iranian nation and the axis of resistance have unforgettable lessons to offer,’ he said in a statement carried by state TV. His whereabouts remain unknown. Senior military adviser Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran would launch ‘full-scale offensive operations’ if US strikes continued, and would no longer confine itself to like-for-like retaliation. Deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Washington was ‘not getting anywhere with these aggressive actions’, adding that Iran had halted all its commitments under the abandoned memorandum after US breaches.In retaliation for a week of intensifying US attacks — which Iran said had hit an airport, a railway station and bridges — Tehran struck infrastructure around the Gulf. Kuwait came under sustained assault, its armed forces saying they intercepted ballistic missiles and drones. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said one of its oil facilities had been hit, causing significant damage and injuries, while a power and water plant was also struck. Firefighters and oil sector workers were among the wounded, and residents reported a rush on water and canned goods. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted a US support centre at Camp Arifjan and a radar facility at Ali Al Salem Air Base.In Bahrain, the army said air defences repelled a wave of attacks; Iranian media said the IRGC had struck Sheikh Isa Air Base, where US combat aircraft were gathered, and an intelligence data centre. In Jordan, state TV said fuel tanks at the Al-Azraq base had been hit and at least two US fighter jets destroyed; the Jordanian army said it shot down 10 missiles on Saturday and three the day before.Iran also appeared to target Saudi Arabia for the first time in more than three months. Early-warning alerts urged residents of Al-Kharj, near a base hosting US troops, and the Red Sea oil terminal of Yanbu to seek shelter. Riyadh gave no explanation, and the IRGC did not claim the strikes.US Central Command said its seventh consecutive day of strikes had hit surveillance sites, weapons stores and maritime capabilities. Iranian media reported that US raids on the southern province of Hormozgan, which borders the strait, killed three people and wounded eight, damaging two bridges and a tunnel. Iran's health ministry said 50 people had been killed and more than 500 injured over three weeks.Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused Washington of seeking control of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about a fifth of the world's oil. Both sides have targeted shipping — the US enforcing a naval blockade, Iran policing navigation — and a merchant vessel and military forces were involved in an incident off Oman, UK Maritime Trade Operations said.Oil prices rose more than 4% on Friday to a one-month high, adding to pressure on Trump as Republicans fight to hold Congress in November. Source link
Spain and Argentina will meet in today’s World Cup final in New Jersey, with organisers monitoring smoke from Canadian wildfires that has spread across parts of the United States. The match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford caps the biggest World Cup in history, with more than 80,000 spectators expected, including US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.Lionel Messi’s Argentina are chasing a rare back-to-back title, while Spain are aiming for a second World Cup crown after their 2010 triumph. FIFA said it was keeping a close watch on air quality as smoke continued to affect visibility in several regions.Spain captain Rodri said he expects a “physical” contest and warned of possible provocations, adding that his side must be ready to adapt. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged fans to savour the chance to see Messi, now 39, lead the team in another final. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said the squad had been moved to tears by what they have achieved.The final will bring down the curtain on a tournament staged across the United States, Mexico and Canada. England and France will meet in Miami on Saturday to decide third place. Related Story Source link
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Lionel Messi will unveil a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour of the country that has sparked a fan frenzy.The iron sculpture in Kolkata, which shows Messi holding aloft the World Cup, is part of a so-called GOAT Tour that will take in four Indian cities and a possible meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar will unveil the monument virtually rather than in person for security reasons.A ‘Hola Messi’ fan zone has also been set up in Kolkata where on display is a life-sized replica of Messi sat on a throne. The hall also recreates his Miami home, complete with mannequins of his family members.Football fan Samir Nandy said it would be ‘a dream come true’ to catch a glimpse of his idol.’Legends are not made by success alone. It is his resilience that made me believe in him,’ Nandy, 64, said in Kolkata. ‘The statue is a fitting tribute to him.’Monti Paul, the statue's main sculptor, told AFP the structure was built inside 40 days. ‘It's a matter of pride to build the sculpture of Messi. It's the tallest statue I have made,’ he said.The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will also meet Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly during his whirlwind trip to Kolkata. Ahead of his arrival, Messi said it was an honour to visit India and interact with the fans.’India is a very special country and I have good memories from my time there 14 years ago — the fans were fantastic,’ Messi said in a statement.’India is a passionate football nation and I look forward to meeting a new generation of fans while sharing the love I have for this beautiful game.’ After Kolkata, where Messi will play a short friendly match, he will head to Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.In Hyderabad he will attend a concert in his honour and play another friendly. He is reportedly scheduled to meet Modi in the capital.Messi won his second consecutive Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award this week after propelling Inter Miami to the MLS title and leading the league in goals. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain attacker will spearhead Argentina's defence of the World Cup in June-July in North America. Source link
The College of Pharmacy at Qatar University (QU) participated in the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Conference (ISPOR 2025), in Tokyo, Japan, from September 28 to 30. The college was represented by students Abdelaziz al-Khalaf and Maram Abdelsadig.This academic accomplishment reflects the college’s commitment to supporting scientific research and enhancing international academic engagement for its students, a statement said. The students’ research abstract, titled 'Interventions Promoting the Acceptance and Uptake of Generic Medicines: A Systematic Review,' was accepted for presentation as a scientific poster under the supervision of Dr Zaheer Babar, providing them with the opportunity to present their work among leading international experts in health economics and outcomes research.During the conference, the students took part in a wide range of academic activities, including attending scientific workshops, visiting the accompanying exhibition, and presenting their research poster.Maram, a fourth-year pharmacy student, highlighted the importance of the experience, noting that her participation as an undergraduate student and a representative of Qatar provided a distinguished opportunity to interact with specialists from pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and various health-related fields.Al-Khalaf was of the view that the conference enabled him to understand how real-world data is used beyond academic study and its significant role in guiding healthcare decisions. ‘Meeting professionals from different countries and hearing about their experiences greatly motivated me to further develop my skills in this field.”This participation reflects the importance of engaging students in global research forums and strengthening the role of experiential learning in academic and professional growth, the statement added. Source link
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