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Japan and Tunisia will meet Sunday at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico in the second round of Group F matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the game marking the 1,000th match in the history of the World Cup finals since the tournament began in 1930.The milestone comes during the largest edition of the tournament, which expanded to 48 teams. A record 209 national teams entered the qualifying process, compared with 13 teams in the inaugural World Cup in Uruguay in 1930.The 2026 tournament has also increased representation across regions. Asia and Africa received 17 direct qualification places combined, in addition to two spots through the intercontinental playoffs, while the Oceania Football Confederation secured a direct qualification place for the first time.Japan enters the match after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in its opening game, while Tunisia is looking to recover from a 5-1 defeat by Sweden and keep its hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said the 1,000th World Cup match carries special significance for his team and that players are eager to deliver a performance befitting the occasion.Tunisia captain Ellyes Skhiri also highlighted the importance of being part of the milestone, saying the match holds symbolic value for the players and the national team.Tunisia will enter the match under new coach Herve Renard, who was appointed this week to replace Sabri Lamouchi after the defeat by Sweden.Renard said teamwork, discipline and determination would be crucial to reviving Tunisia’s campaign. He added that the team must move past the previous result and approach Japan with respect rather than fear. Source link
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team produced a complete performance in its 3-0 victory over Haiti on Saturday in a Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking after the match, Ancelotti said Neymar's recovery was progressing well and suggested the forward could return against Scotland in Brazil's final group-stage match on Wednesday in Miami. The result could determine the group winner and affect the teams' paths in the knockout stage.Neymar, 34, has not played for Brazil since October 2023 and remains in rehabilitation after recovering from a calf muscle injury. He recently returned to training.Ancelotti said Neymar would complete individual training on Sunday before rejoining the squad on Monday, adding that he expects the forward to be available for the match against Scotland. Source link
US President Donald Trump has called for negotiations on a “new, improved, and modernized” nuclear arms control agreement with Russia following the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) — the last legally binding nuclear arms control pact between the United States and Russia. New START, signed in April 2010 and entered into force in February 2011, capped deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems for both countries. It was the final remaining bilateral agreement limiting the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. The treaty officially expired on 5 February 2026 after it could not be extended further under its terms. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that instead of extending New START, the United States should task its nuclear experts with drafting a modernized successor treaty that can endure future security challenges. The president criticized the original agreement as poorly negotiated and suggested that any future deal should be broad in scope and inclusive of contemporary realities. Trump has also previously stated that any new arms control framework should potentially include other nuclear powers, such as China, to reflect the current global nuclear landscape — although Beijing has rejected participation in such talks given its smaller arsenal. The treaty’s expiration has reignited international concern over nuclear proliferation and strategic stability. The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the lapse as a “grave moment” for global peace and security, urging both Washington and Moscow to urgently negotiate a successor agreement to reduce nuclear risks. Meanwhile, the Kremlin reiterated that Russia will continue to act responsibly as a nuclear power, even as the treaty has lapsed, expressing regret over the end of New START and signaling continued openness to dialogue with the United States under constructive conditions.Analysts warn that without a replacement for New START, the US and Russia will be operating without binding limits on their strategic nuclear forces for the first time in decades, heightening risks of miscalculation and a renewed arms buildup. Source link
Jeanette U Gotangogan, crowned Noble Queen Globe 2025, is set to return to Qatar as one of the distinguished personalities who will grace the ‘Kabayan Connect Qatar Business Conference & Exhibition’, at the Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park on February 16.Gotangogan, who represented the Filipino community in Qatar, was crowned during the Noble Queen of the Universe 2025 Coronation Night held at Okada Manila on December 4, 2025. She also received special recognitions as Best in Advocacy and Legacy Crown Brand Ambassador.Other 2025 Noble crown titleholders include Alexia Nunez Muller Roger of Brazil (Noble Queen of the Universe), Sara Lopez of Luzon, Philippines (Noble Queen International), Brenda Shangme Darrough from the Filipino community in the USA (Noble Queen Earth), Gail De Asis of Mindanao, Philippines (Noble Queen Nation), and Hinata Tarutani of Japan (Noble Queen Princess International).Gotangogan spent over two decades working in Qatar’s oil and gas industry before establishing a multi-awarded manpower recruitment agency in the Philippines. Through her company, she has successfully deployed thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Qatar and other countries worldwide. She remains actively involved in outreach programmes both in Qatar and the Philippines, with a strong advocacy focused on uplifting the lives of OFWs through financial literacy, empowerment events, and community initiativesApparently, Jeanette was also proclaimed as “Best in Advocacy “and “Legacy Crown Brand Ambassador” during the Asia Golden Legacy Charity Awards held on December 20, 2025, at Heritage Hotel, Manila, Philippines.During the much-anticipated Kabayan Connect Qatar event, Gotangogan will lead the ceremonial ribbon-cutting alongside other dignitaries and deliver an inspirational talk on OFW financial literacy, with particular emphasis on practical retirement planning. Source link
At least 30 people have been killed and more than 130 wounded after an explosion ripped through a mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, the police said.A security source said that a suicide attacker was responsible for the blast and was stopped at the mosque’s gate and detonated himself. Source link
Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held separate consultations this morning with the Iranian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the US delegation led by Presidential Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, in the context of Oman's hosting of talks on Iran's nuclear file.In a statement, Oman's Foreign Ministry said the discussions focused on creating favorable conditions for resuming diplomatic and technical negotiations, underscoring their importance in advancing security and stability. Al Busaidi reaffirmed Oman's commitment to supporting dialogue and bridging differences between the parties, while working with regional partners to reach mutually acceptable political solutions. Source link
