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The US House of Representatives passed the National Defence Authorization Act for fiscal year 2027, allocating a record $1.15 trillion budget for the US military, by a vote of 216 to 212.All but seven Republicans voted for the bill, while all but six Democrats voted against it.The Legislation sparked sharp divisions within Congress, with Democrats criticizing the scale of defense spending amid cuts to social programs. They also criticized the continuation of US military operations against Iran, which the Pentagon says have cost $37.5 billion to date.Republicans, on the other hand, argued that the funding is essential to support the armed forces, finance the development of defence systems, procure military equipment, and improve the conditions of service members through pay increases of up to seven percent and the construction of barracks and housing for their families.The bill now proceed to the Senate for further legislative consideration before being sent to President Donald Trump for his signature. Related Story Source link
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One Nation extended his strong seasonal form with a third straight win in four starts, landing the Brooq Cup at the Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday.Racing prominently throughout, the five-year-old gelding bided his time before striking in the concluding stages, quickening smartly under Arnaud De Lepine to secure an impressive two-length victory in the race for the Thoroughbred Handicap (85–105) for four-year+ over 1900m.The success marked a second win on the day for trainer Ahmed al-Jehani on behalf of owner Hamed Ali al-Mulla. Saed Adiba, Head of QREC Racing Operations Section, presented the trophies to the winners.In the penultimate race of the day, al-Jehani-trained Maysara, won the Local Thoroughbred Handicap (0-80) race for the three-year-old+.Trainer Jassim al-Ghazali and jockey Marco Casamento completed a hat-trick of title wins yesterday.Al-Ghazali rode Al Kazim, in the colours of Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohamed bin Faleh al-Thani, to victory in the Purebred Arabian Handicap (60-80) for three-year-old+. Earlier in the day, Al Ghazali-trained Maximus Alexios won the 1200m race for the thoroughbred Handicap (60-80) for three-year-old+.Casamento was in the winners’ enclosure earlier also, when he guided HE Mansoor bin Ebrahim al-Mahmoud-owned Maximus Alexios to win the Thoroughbred Handicap (60-80) for three-year-old+. In the card opener Casamento and al-Ghazali combined to guide Lord Deputy to win the Thoroughbred Maiden Plate race for three-seven-year-olds. Source link
As the dust settles on an unpredictable group stage of the FIFA Arab Cup, the tournament now moves into the knockout phase, with eight teams vying for regional supremacy.The quarter-finals kick off today with tournament favourites Morocco facing Syria at Khalifa International Stadium at 5:30 pm, followed by Saudi Arabia taking on a momentum-fuelled Palestine at 8:30 pm at Lusail Stadium. Tomorrow, Jordan will take on Iraq, while Algeria meet the United Arab Emirates in the remaining quarter-final fixtures. Morocco enter the knockout stage believing they are among the front-runners for the title, especially following the early exit of two-time Asian champions Qatar, who were eliminated on home soil after a disappointing show. Morocco reached the last eight by topping Group B with seven points, securing a 3-1 win over Comoros, a goalless draw with Oman, and a 1-0 victory against Saudi Arabia. The 2012 champions are aiming to return to the semi-finals after exiting the previous edition at this stage on penalties to eventual winners Algeria. Coach Tariq Sektioui said his team is ‘ready and fully aware of the responsibility’ ahead of the tricky tie. “We aspire to reach the semi-finals. We respect our opponents, and our goal is to represent Moroccan football and make our fans proud,” he added. Despite several absences, Morocco will rely on key performers from the group stage, including Karim El Berkaoui, Redouane Berkane, Tariq Tissoudali, and Soufiane Bouftini. Goalkeeper Salah Eddine Chehab echoed his coach’s confidence, noting that the team’s camp atmosphere is ‘very positive’and that the squad is prepared to face a ‘strong opponent,’ despite the short turnaround between matches. Syria enter the quarter-finals as one of the tournament’s surprise packages, finishing second in Group A with five points. Jose Lana’s side opened with a 1-0 win over Tunisia, followed by draws against Qatar (1-1) and Palestine (0-0), securing qualification at the expense of the hosts. “We are facing a strong team with great experience,” Lana said. “We must focus on every detail and play in a style that suits this opponent.” The Spanish coach praised his team’s resilience in a demanding group and highlighted the technical progress of Arab teams across the tournament. Syria will look to standout forward Omar Khribin, who scored twice in the group stage, along with threats from Mahmoud al-Mawas and Mohammad al-Hallaq. Defender Ahmed Faqa expressed the team’s determination: “The Syrian team is capable of anything. We must maintain this mentality to reach the level we want.” Tomorrow’s clash marks the first-ever Arab Cup meeting between Morocco and Syria. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia progress to the knockout stage after finishing second in Group B with six points, beating Oman 2-1 and Comoros 3-1 before losing 1-0 to Morocco. The two-time Arab Cup champions (1998 and 2002) are seen as strong contenders in this edition, buoyed by a squad rich in experience and their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Coach Herve Renard said the ‘real competition begins now,’ insisting that victory is the only acceptable outcome. “The task is not easy against Palestine, but we will do our best to qualify without going to penalties,” he added. Renard also emphasised the importance of consistent playing time in the domestic league to strengthen the national team’s long-term competitiveness. Saudi Arabia are expected to field a full-strength side, including Salem al-Dawsari, Saleh al-Shehri, Mohammed Kanno, Nawaf al-Aqidi, Nawaf Boushal, Saleh Abu al-Shamat, Ali Majrashi, and Abdul-Ilah al-Amri. Palestine arrive with momentum after topping Group A with five points, marking their first-ever progression to the Arab Cup quarter-finals. They stunned hosts Qatar 1-0 in the opener before drawing with Tunisia (2-2) and Syria (0-0). Coach Ihab Abu Jazar praised his players’ commitment, saying they have shown ‘honour, belonging, and loyalty’ throughout a demanding group stage. “We will play a strong match to make our fans proud. We know Saudi Arabia’s strength and history, but we believe in our ability to overcome challenges,” he said. Midfielder Hamed Hamdan added that the team will play ‘to win, because our people deserve moments of joy,’ while standout performers Zaid Qanbar, Oday Dabbagh, Musab al-Batat, and Mohammad Saleh are expected to play central roles once again. Saudi Arabia and Palestine have met three times previously in the Arab Cup, with Saudi winning once and two matches ending in draws. Source link
beIN SPORTS to broadcast final three matches of FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 across 40 markets
beIN MEDIA GROUP (‘beIN’), the global sports, entertainment and media group, announced that its flagship sports channels, beIN SPORTS, will once again exclusively broadcast the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 in 39 markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Türkiye, Asia-Pacific and North America, and non-exclusively in France. The annual global club competition returns to Qatar on 10, 13 and 17 December 2025, bringing together the champions of all six confederations for a chance to compete on the world stage and be crowned the world’s best club side. On 10 December, Mexico’s Cruz Azul, winners of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, will take on Brazilian side CR Flamengo, champions of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores, in the FIFA Derby of the Americas Qatar 2025T. The winning team will advance to the FIFA Challenger Cup Qatar 2025TM on 13 December to face Egypt’s Pyramids FC. The winner of that match will progress to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final Qatar 2025 on 17 December, where last season’s UEFA Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain, await in the battle to claim the ultimate annual club prize. This year’s edition will see all three matches including the much-anticipated final match, hosted at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. All matches kick off at 20:00 MECCA time (17:00 GMT). The competition format was revamped last year, when Real Madrid emerged victorious after defeating Pachuca 3-0 at Qatar’s iconic Lusail Stadium. The deal covers the following 40 countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen, Türkiye, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, France, United States of America and Canada. Source link
Following two years of war, most of Gaza’s roughly two million residents are living in makeshift shelters.Humanitarians are working to deliver assistance to communities…
