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Jordan’s armed forces said they downed a drone that breached the Kingdom’s airspace at dawn on Tuesday, bringing it down in the eastern desert.A military spokesperson said the Jordan Armed Forces remain committed to safeguarding the country’s borders, security and sovereignty, and would respond decisively to any threat to national security or the safety of its citizens. The latest incident came a day after the military said the Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted and downed two drones that entered the Kingdom’s airspace, with no casualties or material damage reported. Source link
Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president Giovanni Malago said Tuesday. Technical director Roberto Maldini, who reportedly threatened to resign if Mancini was appointed, has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri. ‘Today we have a new coach and a new technical director,’ Malago told reporters, announcing another press conference with Mancini and Ranieri on Wednesday. ‘I felt that the person who should be and become the Italian national football team's head coach was Roberto Mancini, for a whole series of considerations for which, as always, I honestly take responsibility.’ Gennaro Gattuso resigned as Italy coach after their World Cup qualification play-off final defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in March. The 61-year-old Mancini was previously Italy boss from 2018 until 2023, leading them to the Euro 2020 title. He has been preferred to another ex-national team coach in Antonio Conte. Maldini had also apparently said he would resign if Conte was chosen, reportedly wanting Brazil-born former Italy midfielder Thiago Motta to be given the job. Andrea Pirlo, who had been tipped to take charge, announced on Monday that he was no longer a candidate. The former midfielder had come under heavy criticism over his controversial ties with a Russian sports-betting company and what detractors viewed as a limited coaching resume. Divisive choice Mancini's appointment, however, remains divisive despite leading Italy to the Euro 2020 title and a 37-match unbeaten streak. His abrupt resignation as Italy coach in the summer of 2023 to take charge of Saudi Arabia reportedly damaged his standing with many senior FIGC officials, particularly as the Azzurri were struggling in their qualifying campaign for Euro 2024. Mancini left his job with the Saudi side just 14 months later. He was most recently coach of Qatari club Al Sadd, with whom he signed a two-year deal last November. Now he will turn his attentions to the job of taking Italy back to the top of the international game. The four-time world champions have not reached a World Cup since 2014, and have not even played a knock-out stage match at the tournament since winning the 2006 final against France on penalties. The one success in that time was the European Championship victory, also secured in a shoot-out against England five years ago. Their title defence, with Luciano Spalletti at the helm, ended with a last-16 loss to Switzerland in 2024. Mancini also won three consecutive Serie A titles as Inter Milan boss between 2005 and 2008. He then led Manchester City to their first English league title since 1968 with a famous last-day victory over QPR in the 2011-12 Premier League season. Source link
China has issued fines totalling 3.6bn yuan ($527mn) to seven major e-commerce platforms for food safety violations, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Friday. The regulator said platforms, including Alibaba-owned Taobao, JD.com, Meituan, Temu-owner Pinduoduo and Douyin — China’s version of TikTok — had failed to check the licenses of stores on their apps and allowed “ghost food deliveries” from unverified vendors. SAMR said in a statement it had “ordered seven e-commerce platforms to rectify their illegal activities… and imposed fines and confiscations totalling 3.597bn yuan”.The legal representatives of the companies were also fined a total of 19.7mn yuan ($2.9mn), the market regulator said. An investigation showed the platforms had “not strictly reviewed and checked the licenses of food operators entering their networks, and failed to fulfil the obligation of qualification review in accordance with the law,” SAMR said. They had also signed agreements with order-transfer platforms, which infringed on consumers’ rights, SAMR said. Source link
A fire that broke out Sunday morning destroyed approximately 200 stilt houses in the Kampung Bahagia water village of Sandankan, Malaysia.Sandakan Fire and Rescue Station chief, Jimmy Lagung, said that firefighting operations are still underway and the blaze has not yet been brought under control. He noted that firefighters are facing difficulties reaching the site due to narrow access roads which hindered the movement of fire engines.Strong winds and the close proximity of the houses contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, while low tide conditions made it difficult to obtain an open water source, he added.Meanwhile, Sandakan District Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Walter Kenson declared a disaster following the fire, noting the activation of a temporary relief center to accommodate affected residents. He added that the affected homes are no longer safe to live in following the fire incident.According to unofficial figures, approximately 445 people from 89 families were displaced. Source link
Russia’s Andrey Rublev reacts after winning his Barcelona Open semi-final against Serbia’s Hamad Medjedovic Saturday. (AFP) Russian Andrey Rublev fought back to beat Hamad Medjedovic 3-6 6-2 6-2 in the Barcelona Open Saturday to reach his first final of the season where he will play Arthur Fils. Medjedovic, who came through the qualifiers, had stunned third seed Alex de Minaur in the last 16 and the Serbian came out swinging in the opening set, saving five break points to put one foot in the final. But Rublev recovered in the second set, improving on his second serve to level the match before dominating the third set on the back of a superb first serve as Medjedovic’s unforced error count climbed. After three semi-final exits this year, former world number five Rublev will play his first final since he lost in Hamburg 11 months ago. “Of course, I would like to (win the title). If it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t happen, we keep working, what can I do? Not much to say,” he said in an on-court interview. Fils was also forced to make a comeback as he beat Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 3-6 6-3 6-2 to register a landmark 100th victory on the ATP Tour. Jodar, who won the Grand Prix Hassan II title this month, was on an eight-match win streak but he could not stop Fils from reaching his second final of the year. Fils lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Doha final in February. Related…
The FEI Regional Group VII Finals for Juniors, Cadets, and Young Riders, featuring qualifiers from the 2025-2026 equestrian season, concluded at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab after four days of competition. The event brought together more than 100 riders representing countries across the region, competing for a total prize purse of €318,000 and showcasing the next generation of equestrian talent.In the Junior Final of the Regional Group VII Individual category, the United Arab Emirates dominated the podium. Hasan Majed al-Nuaimi riding Grazie secured first place with a flawless performance, followed by compatriot Khaled Ahmad al-Mheiri aboard Feline Peguignon in second. Qatar’s Mohammed Hamza al-Kuwari riding Galatee de La Trigale finished third.In another Junior Final Individual class, Saleh Mufrrej al-Karbi of the UAE riding Espresso claimed first place ahead of Mohammad Saeed al-Ghurair on Hazel de Luxe, also representing the UAE, while Abdulhadi al-Kahtani of Saudi Arabia riding We'LL See completed the podium in third.In the Junior Individual Final, Kuwait’s Hussain al-Kharafi riding Gk C'Est Un Reve secured victory, while Qatar’s Ibrahim Yousuf al-Mahmoud on Perle Van Dorperheide finished second. Abdulla Khalid al-Julandani of Qatar riding Cavallina 13 placed third.In the Local Junior class at a height of 120cm, Qatar’s Khalid Nasser al-Khater riding Dancing Queen d'Ick took first place, followed by compatriots Mohammed Faisal al-Marri on Duke G in second and Ahmad Ali al-Jaber riding Riane TB in third.Commenting on the conclusion of the Group VII competitions, Sultan Mohammed al-Yahyai, President of FEI Regional Group VII, praised the high standard displayed throughout the event. “Over the course of four days at the Longines Arena in Al Shaqab, we witnessed outstanding levels of competition from riders in the junior, youth, and young adult categories. They demonstrated exceptional readiness and a clear ability to compete with confidence and skill. Several riders reached the podium multiple times, reflecting their improved performance and consistent level of performance,” he said.He added that the gathering extended beyond competition, providing an interactive environment that enabled riders from different countries to exchange experiences and enhance their technical skills.Sheikh Talal bin Khalid al-Thani, the tournament director, described the conclusion of the FEI Regional Group VII competitions as an important milestone in the continued development of equestrian sport in the region. He noted that Doha’s hosting of the tournament for the second consecutive year reflects the high level of confidence in Qatar’s organisational capabilities and infrastructure, as well as the country’s accumulated experience in staging major sporting events.Sheikh Talal added that this edition witnessed a qualitative step forward with the introduction of a dedicated class for riders under the age of 25, aimed at providing them with opportunities to compete in technically demanding competitions and supporting the long-term development of riders across all age groups.He emphasised that the team and individual competitions served not only as contests for medals, but also as a platform for identifying emerging talent in the region, strengthening the pathway for riders to progress to international championships. Source link
