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Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed in an Israeli air strike that targeted a house in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Saturday.In a statement , the network said it “strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing” the Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent.”This constitutes a new and flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, and reflects a continued systematic policy of targeting journalists and silencing the voice of truth,” the statement added.At least 10 people were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza Saturday.Wishah’s killing comes barely two months after his brother, Mohammed Wishah, also a correspondent for Al Jazeera Mubasher, was killed on April 8 when an Israeli drone fired a missile that struck his car on the al-Rashid coastal road as he drove home to Bureij. He was declared dead at the scene.Mohammed Wishah, born in 1986 in Bureij, had joined Al Jazeera’s Arabic-language live channel in 2018 and was among 12 Al Jazeera journalists and media workers killed in Gaza since the start of the war in October 2023. At the time of his death, Palestinian authorities put the number of media workers killed across the enclave at 262. Related Story Source link
Kyle Jamieson took three wickets as New Zealand pressed for a series-levelling win in the second Test after leaving England with a record-breaking run-chase at the Oval on Saturday.England were 182-5 at stumps on the fourth day, needing a further 281 runs to reach a mammoth target of 463 runs.The most any side have made to win in the fourth innings in 149 years of Test cricket is the West Indies's 418-7 against Australia at St John's in 2003.But stand-in England captain Joe Root was still there on 75 not out having become just the second batsman after retired India great Sachin Tendulkar to score 14,000 Test runs.Not for the first time in his 165-Test career, however, Root came in with England deep in trouble -at 13-2 after towering fast bowler Jamieson took two wickets in five balls.Root and Harry Brook (58) kept New Zealand at bay before New Zealand first-innings bowling hero Matt Henry ended the Yorkshire duo's entertaining stand of 97. Jamieson returned to have James Rew, one of three England debutants at the Oval, lbw on review shortly before stumps as he ended the day with fine figures of 3-37 in 14 overs.The situation was tailor-made for the kind of counter-attacking innings associated with regular England captain Ben Stokes.But all-rounder Stokes, who made 95 for county side Durham on Saturday, is missing from this match after being dropped for breaking a team curfew following England's 115-run win in the first Test at Lord's a fortnight ago.Stokes will reportedly return for next week's series finale at Trent Bridge but Root will have debutant Jordan Cox for company at the start of Sunday's play in south London as England try to stop New Zealand from levelling this three-match series at 1-1.The fourth over of England's chase saw Emilio Gay (11) clip Jamieson to midwicket and four balls later the paceman had No 3 Jacob Bethell plumb lbw for a duck. ROOT REACHES 14,000Root, the England captain before Stokes took over four years ago, needed just two runs to join Tendulkar in an exclusive club and a quick single off Henry took him to 14,000 Test runs.The 35-year-old, somewhat shyly given he was two not out, raised his bat as the Oval crowd applauded his achievement.Tendulkar's 15,921 runs from 200 Tests could be Root's next target.But Root could only watch as Ben Duckett, on nine, recklessly tried to hook a Will O'Rourke delivery way above his head and spooned a simple catch to short midwicket.New batsman Brook, showed better judgment in what to hit, with England needing to attack to have any chance of chasing down their imposing total. SUPERB LEGSIDE SIXHe lofted Nathan Smith for a superb legside six and went down the pitch to drive Jamieson for four during a 33-ball fifty featuring 46 runs – 10 fours and a six – in boundaries.Brook, however, could only manage seven more runs from his next 21 deliveries as the Black Caps regained control in the field and he eventually edged Henry, who had taken five wickets in England's first innings, to slip.Root, who overturned being given out lbw on 44, went to his fifty by elegantly guiding Jamieson to the third man rope for an eighth four in 81 balls faced.Earlier New Zealand were dismissed for 362 in their second innings after resuming on 252-3.Henry Nicholls, in for retired New Zealand great Kane Williamson, added just two runs to his overnight 119, but Daryl Mitchell kept the runs coming with 68 after being dropped off Saturday's first ball. BRIEF SCORESEngland 291 (Henry 5-80) and 182 for 5 (Root 75*, Brook 54, Jamieson 3-37) need 281 more runs to beat New Zealand 391 (Phillips 101) and 362 (Nicholls 121) Source link
Olympic Council of Asia signs host city contract for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Almaty
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) today held the signing ceremony of the Host City Contract for the 10th Asian Winter Games, scheduled to be staged in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2029. The ceremony took place in Milan, Italy. The signing ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, along with members of the International Olympic Committee, presidents and representatives of international and continental federations, senior officials, and representatives of National Olympic Committees. The Host City Contract was signed between the Olympic Council of Asia and the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as part of the completion of the institutional procedures approved for hosting the continental event. His Excellency the President of the Olympic Council of Asia emphasized that the signing of the Host City Contract underscores the Olympic Council of Asia’s commitment to advancing winter sports across Asia. His Excellency further noted that the Asian Winter Games serve as an important platform for strengthening cooperation and solidarity among National Olympic Committees, in line with the Olympic Council of Asia’s vision to advance Asian sport at all levels.The Almaty 2029 Asian Winter Games will mark the tenth edition of the event and are expected to witness broad participation from across the continent, reflecting the growing Asian presence in winter sports and the continued development of their organizational and technical structures. Related Story Source link
Moscow is ready to contribute to resolving tensions in Middle East – Russian Foreign Minister
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the current complexities in the Middle East region.Russia is not seeking to impose itself as a mediator between Israel, Iran, or the United States, Lavrov said in a press statement, adding that they are merely discussing the latest developments in the situation through their contacts with the relevant parties. Russia’s top diplomat stressed that his country is concerned about developments surrounding Iran, which he described as a neighbor and a close partner. He pointed out that the current escalation between the United States and Iran portends an explosion across the entire Middle East region. Source link
The death toll from the Israeli occupation’s aggression on the Gaza Strip, since Oct. 7, 2023, until today, has risen to 71,851 martyrs, in addition to 171,626 wounded. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said that the total number of those who arrived at the sector’s hospitals during the past 24 hours was 27 martyrs and 18 injuries, while the total number of martyrs since the ceasefire on Oct. 11 reached 574, and the total number of injuries reached 1518. The ministry also noted that the operations to recover war victims from under the rubble of buildings destroyed by the Israeli war machine resulted in the recovery of 717 bodies, at a time when search operations were disrupted due to the depletion of fuel in the sector. A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the occupation had come into effect last October following the withdrawal of the occupation forces from the sites and populated areas in the sector, but the Israeli attacks on Gaza and its people are still continuing to this day, in continuous violation of previous agreements. Source link
The battle at the top of the Race to Dubai Rankings is set to intensify as a strong field assembles for this week’s Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club, marking the midway point of the DP World Tour’s International Swing and the final Middle East stop before the season moves towards the Play-Offs. Race-to-Dubai leader Jayden Schaper arrives in Doha in impressive form after already claiming two victories this season, with nearest challenger Patrick Reed also in the field following his recent triumph at the Dubai Desert Classic. Andy Sullivan, Julien Guerrier, Daniel Hillier and Nacho Elvira will also be aiming to build on encouraging starts to the campaign, while local interest will focus on Qatari amateurs Saleh al-Kaabi, Ali al-Shahrani and Daniil Sokolov as they look to make their mark on home soil. Schaper is hoping to continue a proud record of South African success at the Qatar Masters as he goes in search of a third win of the season at Doha Golf Club. The 24-year-old has been the breakout star of the campaign so far, winning twice and securing a runner-up finish to take the Opening Swing title before achieving a career-best result of fourth at the Dubai Desert Classic. He arrives at an event where he finished fifth last season and has never missed the cut, looking to follow in the footsteps of compatriots who have dominated the tournament’s history. South Africa holds a record six titles from the event’s 28 editions, with Branden Grace and Darren Fichardt winning twice, alongside champions Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Justin Harding. “If you look at the past, a lot of the South Africans have had quite a bit of success around here,” said Schaper. “I personally enjoy it. From tee to green it’s one of the better courses we play throughout the year. It’s quite brutal and quite tough, and the greens are always rolling pure and firm. I’m a golfer who likes to use a lot of the slopes around the greens. It’s my fourth week in a row but it’s nice to be back out in Qatar. I’ve got some good memories and nice results around here.” With three events completed and three more to follow after this week, the tournament represents a pivotal stage in the International Swing standings. The winner of the Swing will secure entry into every Phase Two event on the DP World Tour schedule – known as the Back 9 – along with a US$200,000 bonus and a place at the Scottish Open for the highest-ranked non-exempt player. This year’s tournament marks the 29th consecutive edition of the Qatar Masters since its inception, with eight former champions returning in pursuit of a second Mother of Pearl Trophy. Among them is 2003 winner Fichardt, whose longevity continues to impress after finishing inside the top 116 on last season’s Race to Dubai and enjoying success on the Legends Tour. Chris Wood, champion in 2013, is on a comeback trail after a recent victory on the MENA Golf Tour, while 2018 winner Eddie Pepperell returns after regaining his playing rights through Qualifying School.Pepperell hopes fond memories at Doha Golf Club can help revive his form after what he described as an “odd” 12 months. The Englishman has endured a mixed spell that included strong performances, injury setbacks and a dramatic return to the Tour with four consecutive birdies at Qualifying School. Encouraging early signs in 2026 suggest his game may be trending in the right direction as he seeks to rediscover the consistency that once propelled him into the world’s top 50. “The last 12 months have just felt very odd. I don’t feel like I’ve played badly and I feel like I’ve had a number of weeks where I’ve actually played quite well but my results haven’t been that good and I think my standards have just dropped,” said Pepperell.“Over the last few months I’ve improved my driving and my putting, which is great, but my irons are always the key. If I’m not hitting them well then I’ll struggle to do well. I’ve been searching for a while to try and unlock what I need to do to hit my irons well enough to reach my full potential.” Elsewhere in the field, Justin Harding is chasing a first victory in nearly five years, while Jorge Campillo, Antoine Rozner and Ewen Ferguson are all targeting a fourth DP World Tour title. Defending champion Rikuya Hoshino returns to the venue of his maiden Tour win after a season spent as a dual member on the PGA Tour. The tournament will also mark a major milestone for Padraig Harrington, who becomes the 50th player in DP World Tour history to make 500 appearances. The three-time Major champion and most successful Irish golfer of all time continues to compete at the highest level, adding another chapter to a career that has spanned more than three decades and 33 countries.Doha Golf Club, staging the event for the 26th time in its history, will present a refreshed test this year following upgrades to several tee complexes, including the first, sixth, eighth, 13th and 15th holes. The changes offer greater flexibility in course set-up while enhancing turf quality and strategic challenge. Sustainability remains a central focus at the desert venue, with heat-tolerant grasses, data-driven irrigation systems and ongoing soil health programmes helping to reduce water usage without compromising playing conditions. Source link
