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Brazil starts three days of national mourning on Friday for football legend Pele, the three-time World Cup winner widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, who has died at age 82.The death...

With the World Cup in Qatar nearing its knockout phase, here is an overview of the teams that have been eliminated from the tournament, which ends on December 18. WHAT IS THE FORMAT FOR THE GROUP...

The World Cup in Qatar is nearing its knockout phase. Below is an overview of the first teams qualified:BRAZILBrazil qualified for the knockout stage after back-to-back wins against Switzerland and...

Mexico suffered an agonizing exit from the World Cup on goal difference on Wednesday despite beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a dramatic finale to Group C.Second-half goals from Henry Martin and Luis...

After savoring Saudi Arabia's historic World Cup victory over Argentina, Arab fans are hoping for a Saudi win against Mexico to keep the team in the tournament, while praying for a miracle for Tunisia...

Doha - The United States and Iran meet in a politically charged winner-takes-all World Cup clash on Tuesday as England aims to reach the last 16 as group winners with the victory over Wales.Ever since...

Morocco coach Walid Regragui repeatedly hailed his players' fighting spirit and the passionate support of the crowd but warned his side had "achieved nothing" even after their shock 2-0 World Cup win...

Japan made five changes from their team that beat Germany in their World Cup opener as they face Costa Rica on Sunday.Attackers Ritsu Doan, who came on and scored against Germany, Yuki Soma, and Ayase...

Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award for the best men's player in the world on Monday, while Barcelona's Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women's award for...

New Delhi - Indian securities authorities were on alert following a bomb threat on board an Iranian passenger flight when it was approaching Delhi.Sources claimed that the Mahan Air flight, which was...

At least 174 people died at an Indonesian football stadium when thousands of angry home fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas that triggered a stampede, authorities said Sunday.The...

The Accession Council has proclaimed Charles as the new king, who said he is 'deeply aware' of 'duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty.'Britain's King Charles III has been formally...

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognizable to billions of people around the world, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. Her...

German airline Lufthansa is canceling almost all flights in and out of its Frankfurt and Munich hubs on Wednesday due to a strike by ground staff.Germany's Verdi union has called on Lufthansaground...

Six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as crisis-wracked Sri Lanka's new president by the country's parliament Wednesday, with the backing of the party of the ex-leader -- who fled...

New Delhi: India's government sought on Monday to calm anger at home and abroad after two officials of the ruling BJP party made remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, with 38 people arrested for rioting...

ABU DHABI: Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan was elected as the President of the United Arab Emirates on Saturday unanimously by the Federal Supreme Council, made up of rulers of the UAE's seven...

Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was unanimously elected by the Federal Supreme Council, made up of rulers of the UAE's seven emirates. He has also been named as ruler of Abu...

The Federal Supreme Council has elected Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed as UAE President.Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed expressed his appreciation for the precious trust placed in him by his brothers, the...

The central banks of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and UAE raised the interest rates following the US Federal Reserve's steps to curb inflation.The Central Bank of Qatar (QCB) said that its deposit...