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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned the Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait in Saudi Arabia, describing the escalation as a grave violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and a direct threat to the safety of civilians and regional stability.GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said in a statement that the GCC states stand united with Saudi Arabia and fully support all measures it takes to safeguard its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.He called on the international community to adopt a firm position to put an end to the repeated Houthi attacks. Source link
Carlos Alcaraz has had enough of pulling all-nighters at Grand Slams, urging organisers to finish play by 11 p.m. after his US Open title defence came to an end in a gruelling 3:33 a.m. finish earlier this month.Ben Shelton beat Alcaraz in the quarter-finals of the US Open in the latest-ever finish at the year's final Grand Slam.Prior to that, three matches ended after 2 a.m. during the tournament's opening week, while two more ran well beyond midnight and Venus Williams was involved in the latest-starting clash that began at 12:13 a.m.’I think it's too much,’ seven-times Grand Slam champion Alcaraz told reporters in London ahead of his first match at Laver Cup.’The last match people stayed but if that match was played earlier, the court could have been packed.’I would like to change the schedule a little with a maximum finish at 11 p.m., or whatever would be better.’The United States Tennis Association, which organises the US Open, did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment outside regular business hours, but the body has said it will evaluate scheduling options in the future.Other Grand Slams have taken action to curb late finishes, with Wimbledon halting play under an 11 p.m. local curfew and the French Open limiting night sessions to one match.The issue has gained traction amid a broader pushback by top players over working conditions, including a packed competitive calendar. AGASSI WANTS GUARANTEED DOWNTIME FOR PLAYERSAndre Agassi, captain of Team World at the Laver Cup, stressed the need for guaranteed downtime at the end of the season.’It would be my hope (for) an off-season of some relative form of security for both the players, but also for the fans so that they look forward to the game,’ the eight-times Grand Slam champion told reporters.’I think in a lot of cases, tennis would benefit from that.’Asked about where the Laver Cup, which is named after Australian great Rod Laver and borders on being an exhibition event, fits into the tennis schedule, Agassi replied: ‘I think this is a fantastic event.’I'd hate to see the compromise ever come on an event like this that is hosted under such a magnificent name and person that none of us would be here today without in this game.’So this wouldn't be the place I would choose to cut some edges. But I would like to see these awesome athletes always be at their best. I think everybody wins with that.’ Source link
Bessent says bank sanctions are likely this week and nextTwo supertankers hit, shipping intelligence firms say The US launched new air strikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, quashing hopes that an exchange of fire last weekend might not presage a wider renewal of hostilities.Oil prices had already risen after that first exchange of direct attacks since July and after reports of two tankers being hit leaving the Strait, the global oil supply waterway that Iran has effectively closed to shipping.Tehran remained defiant, warning that it would prevent oil being exported from the Gulf, despite a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to hit Iran “hard” in response to the renewed Iranian strikes, and a warning from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that Washington was about to impose new sanctions.”Today at 12 p.m. ET (1600 GMT), US forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran,” US Central Command posted on X. “The strikes follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region.”Iran’s state broadcaster said there had been reports of explosions on Iran’s Qeshm Island, on the northern side of the strait. The state-linked news agency Nour News said there had been reports of explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas and in Chabahar, a port on the southern coast.SCALE OF RESUMPTION OF IRAN HOSTILITIES UNCLEARThe six-month-old conflict had shifted into an economic standoff before the weekend strikes, in which U.S. forces attacked Iran’s Larak Island on Sunday and Iran responded by launching missiles at two U.S. air bases in Jordan. Although he warned of a US response to the Iranian strikes, Trump also told reporters on Monday that they did not signal a return to full-scale war, and a senior Iranian source told Reuters they were a “limited and contained confrontation”.But pledges by both sides to respond to further attacks have highlighted how quickly a conflict that has increasingly been fought through sanctions, blockades and economic pressure could spill back into military action. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had said early on Tuesday that Tehran would reciprocate immediately if Washington honoured its commitments under a June Memorandum of Understanding that was intended to halt the conflict.The MOU declared an end to fighting that has now killed thousands in Iran and Lebanon since US and Israeli strikes began on February 28. But it also deferred many of the most difficult issues and paved the way for a broader 60-day negotiation period – which passed without further agreement. “I am stating clearly that if the U.S. returns to its commitments under the Memorandum of Understanding, the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately reciprocate,” Pezeshkian said in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which includes Russia and China. But Iranian officials have shown no public sign of bowing to pressure.”If the enemy wants us not to export oil from the Persian Gulf, no one will be able to export oil,” Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf was quoted as saying by Iranian media. If the U.S. intensified its “siege”, he said Tehran would respond militarily. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told a press conference in Tehran that Washington was “addicted to making excessive demands and has mistaken negotiations for dictating terms”. “As long as they act in this manner, they will certainly get no result other than what they have achieved so far,” he added, warning that Tehran would “use all our capabilities, whether on the battlefield or through our diplomatic apparatus”. Source link
From 1 September 2026, individual football fans and corporate supporters will be able to secure their ticket-inclusive UEFA EURO 2028 Official Hospitality packages for matches across all nine tournament venues. With an exceptionally developed and mature market for football fixtures established in the host nations, demand for 2028 – when Europe’s best national teams come together across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales – is expected to outpace prior editions of the tournament. BEYOND Hospitality, the Official UEFA EURO 2028 Hospitality Provider, will offer ticket-inclusive Official Hospitality packages across the tournament. Whether hosting clients, celebrating with friends, or following your team through the tournament, Official Hospitality offers many ways to experience UEFA EURO 2028, with level of service and benefits commensurate with the tier purchased. This ranges from family-friendly and social, to exclusive and ‘executive’ provision:• Skybox: private suites with adjacent seating, and dedicated service.• BEYOND Platinum: a signature experience in an elite, shared stadium lounge, offered only in select venues.• Platinum: premium, restaurant lounge inside the stadium.• Prestige: contemporary and cool, lounge in stadium or adjacent location.• Club: festive and fun, shared hospitality venue in stadium or adjacent location.• Supporters Club: team-themed, shared venue in stadium or adjacent location. Executive Chairman of BEYOND Hospitality, Jaime Byrom said: “UEFA EURO 2028 will be a major celebration of European football, bringing Europe’s best national teams and their supporters to four host nations and some of the most iconic football cities in the UK and Ireland. We are excited to welcome returning guests, new fans and those looking to experience this tournament on home soil. We are exceptionally proud of the opportunity we have to deliver for this landmark event. Our Official Hospitality programme – under the slogan ‘Raise the Game!’ – has been designed to make the most of nine outstanding stadiums and the unique character of each host city, with a range of hospitality options for enjoying the football, entertaining guests, and embracing the occasion.” UEFA EURO 2028 will be one of the largest sporting events ever staged across the UK and Ireland, with 24 national teams competing across 51 matches in Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and London. The tournament will open at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff on 9 June 2028 before culminating with the semi-finals and final at Wembley Stadium. Official Hospitality sales will open on 1 September 2026, with packages available through BEYOND Hospitality and its international sales network. Existing stadium box holders have had access to a pre-sale period. Official Hospitality uses fixed pricing, rather than dynamic. This ensures transparency for corporate and individual buyers, allowing for planning and budget approval as needed. For more information and to register for Official Hospitality, visithttps://euro2028.beyond-hospitality.com/ Related Story Source link
Formula One to make final decision in September on November 29 Lusail raceMotoGP remains scheduled to race at Lusail circuit on November 8QMMF president says Qatar’s airport is fully operational, including Asia-Europe transit flights Qatar is still planning to host MotoGP and Formula One races in November despite uncertainty due to conflict in the region, Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) President Abdul Rahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai said on Tuesday.Formula One has said it will make a final decision in mid-September about the November 29 race at the Lusail circuit near Doha, with the season set to end in Europe if Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot go ahead.MotoGP is scheduled to race at the same track on November 8. The World Endurance Championship (WEC) has cancelled its October 24 round in Qatar. “Qatar has been safe for months now. Our airport is 100% operational, including transit flights between Asia and Europe. If you visit Qatar, you will see we are back to normal life, so we’re really looking forward to hosting races again soon,” Al Mannai said in a Q&A issued by the QMMF. “We are up and running and preparing for MotoGP and it’s the same with our discussions with Formula One. Of course, there are things that we cannot predict. It’s difficult. We don’t know what’s going to happen. The situation has been fluid, even though it’s been really quiet so far. It depends on what happens in the next couple of months or so. “For us, we cannot stop the plans. We have to be ready. We are taking it one step at a time to see the situation and assess. But so far, everything is good. Everything is a go-ahead.” The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran started in February and has led to the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz shipping channel. Washington has mainly held off from hitting Iran’s major oil and gas infrastructure, a move Iran says would be met with devastating attacks against its Gulf neighbours. The Middle Eastern races are significant contributors to Formula One’s revenues through hosting fees worth many tens of millions of dollars. Source link
The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of the Federal Republic of Somalia to establish a framework for cooperation in higher education, academic program development, faculty professional development, and academic quality assurance.The signing ceremony was attended by HE UDST President Dr. Salem bin Nasser Al Naemi and HE Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education of the Federal Republic of Somalia Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir.The MoU, signed by UDST Vice President, Academics, Dr. Rachid Benlamri and Director General of Higher Education at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamud, focuses on developing joint academic diploma-level programs in five fields: Information Technology, Information Systems, Construction Engineering, Electric Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Technology, and Healthcare Management.UDST Vice President, Academics, Dr. Benlamri said: “This partnership reflects UDST’s commitment to advancing applied education through international collaboration and knowledge exchange. We look forward to sharing our academic expertise in program development, faculty professional development, and quality assurance, while working with the Ministry to create meaningful opportunities that contribute to the development of higher education in the Federal Republic of Somalia.”The partnership also includes cooperation on a joint, co-branded institute in the Federal Republic of Somalia, further strengthening the two parties’ commitment to advancing academic collaboration and supporting the development of higher education.Director General of Higher Education at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamud said: “This partnership with UDST is an important step in strengthening higher education in the Federal Republic of Somalia. We look forward to benefiting from UDST’s expertise in academic development and capacity building to create new opportunities for Somali students and institutions.”The MoU provides a foundation for continued academic cooperation between UDST and the Ministry, supporting joint programs, faculty development, quality assurance, and institutional capacity building. Related Story Source link
