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The European Commission (EU) proposed on Wednesday a series of measures to address the repercussions of West Asia crisis on energy markets in European Union countries.The Commission said these measures include improving the distribution of aircraft fuel among bloc member states to avoid shortages.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the choices made today will shape the EU’s ability to confront current challenges and future crises. She added that the strategy would include both immediate and structural measures aimed at easing pressure on citizens and businesses in Europe.She also said that the EU must accelerate the transition toward local and clean energy sources. According to her, this would strengthen energy independence and security in the energy sector and help the bloc withstand geopolitical shocks. Source link
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed AlBudawi expressed his deep regret regarding the damage to Qatar’s embassy in Ukraine as a result of shelling. The GCC secretary-general stressed in a statement the importance of respecting the laws guiding diplomatic relations, which ensure the safety of diplomatic missions and their headquarters. He renewed the GCC’s position calling for a peaceful resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. He called for supporting the international community’s efforts seeking to end the crisis through dialogue, in line with the principles of international law and UN Charter. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia expressed its deep regret after Qatar’s embassy building in Ukraine was damaged due to shelling in the capital Kyiv. The Saudi ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement that the Kingdom stressed the importance of protecting members of diplomatic missions and headquarters in line with the Vienna Convention on DiplomaticRelations. It also renewed the Kingdom’s position, calling for a peaceful resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. The Jordanian ministry of foreign affairs too expressed its deep regret over the damage sustained by Qatar’s embassy building in Ukraine. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Fouad Majali, stressed the necessity of respecting international law and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantee protection of diplomatic missions and their workers. Majali stressed Jordan’s position, which calls for a peaceful resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis through dialogue. Meanwhile, Somalia expressed its deep concern over the damage sustained by the Qatari embassy building in Ukraine as a result of the shelling of Kyiv.In a statement issued yesterday by its ministry of foreign affairs, Somalia reiterated its commitment to the fundamental principle of the inviolability of diplomatic missions under international law, stressing the need to protect diplomatic premises and personnel. Source link
Scott Brash produced a masterclass performance to clinch the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix at Tour 2 of the HH The Father Amir’s Prix at Al Shaqab yesterday. Nine horse-and-rider combinations progressed to the jump-off, where Brash guided the BWP gelding Hello Jefferson to victory. The British rider stopped the clock at 42.66 seconds to seal the title and collect €97,500. Brash finished just ahead of France’s Megane Moissonnier, who clocked 42.78 seconds aboard the 14-year-old stallion Crooner Tame to claim second place and €65,000. American rider Eve Jobs completed the podium, piloting the 15-year-old Canto Bruno to third in 43.41 seconds, earning €48,750. All five riders in the top group delivered faultless rounds in the jump-off. Thailand’s Janakabhorn Karunayadhaj narrowly missed out on a podium finish in fourth aboard Maxwin Kinmar Bespoke, while Monaco’s Anastasia Nielsen rounded out the top five with ESI Rocky. “Hello Jefferson is an incredible horse,” Brash said. “He’s 17 now, but he still feels like a young horse. He loves his job, and he’s always jumped well here in Doha in the main arena.”Brash had earlier enjoyed success in the CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix, guiding Hello Chadora Lady to victory following a seven-horse jump-off. He edged out Belgium’s Abdel Said on Wathnan Calvaro to take home €31,800. Germany’s Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann finished third with Iron Dames High Level.Meanwhile, Britain’s Harry Charles claimed the CSI5* 1.50m Special Two-Phase class aboard Bandit. The pair produced a faultless round and stopped the clock at 35.10 seconds to secure top honours. Fellow Briton Millie Allen followed closely in second place on Quick Diamant HR with another double-clear effort in 35.41, while Italy’s Roberto Previtali completed the podium on I’M Special Mess PS in 36.16.Charles said: “Bandit is back at five-star level after nearly a year away, so starting with a win is fantastic. He has plenty more in the tank, and as the tour progresses, I hope to build him up to the bigger classes here in Doha.” At the end of Tour 2, Brash has moved into the overall lead in the CSI4* and CSI5* provisional rankings with 89 points. Karunayadhaj sits second on 66 points, while Jobs has climbed to third on 62. Harry Charles and Anastasia Nielsen are tied on 59, with Moissonnier close behind on 55. Qatari riders dominated the CSI1* Grand Prix 1.30m jump-off, with Hussain Said Haidan clinching top honours after producing a double-clear round aboard D Saucedo in 35.79 seconds. He finished ahead of compatriot Saad Ahmed al-Saad, who stopped the clock at 37.10 seconds on Fashion des Douits, while Nasser al-Ghazali completed an all-Qatari podium with a faultless round on Dexter in 37.11. Italy’s Emanuele Gaudiano claimed victory in the CSI3* 1.40m accumulator, guiding Diarouge Blue PS to a winning score of 65 in 46.13 seconds. Turkiye’s Hasan Senturk settled for second on Elzas, also finishing on 65 but in a slightly slower time of 46.79 seconds, while Saudi Arabia’s Khalid al-Hadi placed third aboard Capoen in 48.34. Gaudiano praised his mount’s consistency in the arena. “Diarouge Blue PS jumped very well today. She has already won three classes here, so I’m happy with how she’s feeling in this arena,” he said. France’s Jean Francois Rondoux topped the CSI3* 1.30m faults and time class after steering Inter-Larus to a clear round in 69.13 seconds. Qatari rider Ghanim Nasser al-Qadi finished second on Mukaynis in 70.71, narrowly edging Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Alasaker, who was third aboard Tinto de Nuit Z in 70.72. In the CSI1* 1.15m accumulator, Qatar swept the podium, led by Ali Omar al-Ansari and Nikita Eindeken Z with a winning score of 65 in 43.13 seconds. Abdulla Ahmed al-Khulaifi followed on Quenta van de Corsendonksehoeve, while Abdulla Tamim al-Thani took third aboard Cassandra 352. The CSIY-B and CSIY 1.30m jump-off Group VII series qualifier saw another Qatari success, as Ibrahim Yousuf al-Mahmoud emerged victorious on Vito Blue PS with a double-clear effort in 36.42 seconds. Saudi Arabia’s Meshal al-Qahtani placed second on Menke, while Yaqoub Nasser al-Mass finished third for Qatar aboard Hammond J. In the national CSN 1.00m special two-phase class, Iraq’s Mariam Abdulkarim Sabri claimed the top spot on Baina after posting a double-clear round in 35.63 seconds. She was closely followed by Afraa Abdulrahman al-Sulaiti on Molga, with Salman Faisal al-Marri rounding out the podium aboard Goteborg Handyman.In the overall CSI1* standings, Haidan extendd his lead to 40 points after topping both Tour 1 and Tour 2. Saad Ahmed al-Saad is second on 34 points, while Jordan’s Bisher Kayali is third on 19. Source link
HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of Al Shaqab, presents the trophy to Britain’s Scott Brash, who won the CSI5* 1.60m Grand Prix in Tour 2 of HH The Father Amir’s Prix at Al Shaqab yesterday. France’s Megane Moissonnier finished second, while American Eve Jobs claimed third place. Source link
Macclesfield players celebrate after their win over Crystal Palace in Macclesfield, Britain. (Reuters) Holders Crystal Palace succumbed to the biggest shock in FA Cup history with a 2-1 defeat at sixth-tier Macclesfield as Antoine Semenyo started his Manchester City career by scoring in a 10-1 rout of Exeter. Tottenham boss Thomas Frank’s future was plunged into doubt after a 2-1 home loss to Aston Villa, while Newcastle beat Bournemouth on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw. In their last FA Cup outing at Wembley in May, Palace made history by beating City to win the club’s first ever major trophy. They entered the record books for the wrong reasons this time at Moss Rose as captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts scored either side of half-time for the side managed by John Rooney, the younger brother of former England captain Wayne Rooney. The 117 places that separate Premier League outfit Palace from Macclesfield of the National League North in the English football pyramid is the most overcome by an underdog in FA Cup history. “I can’t believe it, we never thought we would be in this position,” said Rooney. “I didn’t think it was possible but there is that little bit of hope that anything can happen on the day.” Palace boss Oliver Glasner was furious at what he described as a lack of “pride” and “slapstick” defending by the Eagles, who are now winless in nine games. “I have no explanation for what I have seen today,” said the Austrian, who has been linked with the vacant managerial role at Manchester United. Tottenham have won just three times in their last 14 games as their wait to lift the FA Cup for the first time since 1991 goes on. Villa struck twice in a dominant first half through Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers. Wilson Odobert pulled a goal back early in the second half, but Spurs could not find an equaliser to force extra-time and Frank was roundly booed at the full-time whistle.Just a day after securing his £65mn move from Bournemouth, Semenyo was among the scorers as City crushed League One Exeter at the Etihad. Erling Haaland started but was remarkably not among the goals and was withdrawn at half-time. Rico Lewis scored twice, while Max Alleyne, Rodri, Rico Lewis, Tijjani Reijnders, Nico O’Riley and Ryan McAidoo were also on target for City and Exeter netted two own goals. Newcastle scored a 95th minute equaliser through Anthony Gordon’s penalty to make it 2-2 at St. James Park after 90 minutes. Both sides scored in extra-time as this time Bournemouth struck in stoppage time through Marcus Tavernier to force penalties. Aaron Ramsdale saved three spot-kicks as the Magpies prevailed 7-6 in a marathon shootout. Sunderland also needed penalties to beat Everton after a 1-1 draw. Robin Roefs saved all three of the Toffees spot-kicks in the shootout to send the Black Cats into round four. Premier League strugglers Wolves are now unbeaten in four games after thrashing Shrewsbury 6-1 thanks to a Jorgen Strand Larsen hat-trick. Fulham needed three goals in the final half hour to beat Middlesbrough 3-1 at Craven Cottage, but Burnley found Championship opposition an easier proposition in thrashing Millwall 5-1. Brentford cruised to a 2-0 win at financially stricken Sheffield on Wednesday. Related Story Source link
