Industry insiders say on-and-off-pitch growth has helped smaller countries play entertaining football and cause upsets. Abidjan, Ivory Coast – As the quarterfinal stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on Friday in Ivory Coast, none of the five teams highest-placed teams in the FIFA ranking of December 2023 will feature. Reigning champions…
The United Nations and the United Kingdom say a two-state solution is key to bringing peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict as international pushback against Israel’s rejection of Palestinian statehood grows. The UK’s foreign minister said on Wednesday as he set off for a tour of the Middle East that he would highlight Britain’s long-term support…
At least 21 Israeli soldiers are dead following a blast in Gaza Military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said on Tuesday the soldiers were killed as they were attempting to demolish two buildings in central Gaza, close to the Israeli border. Rear Admiral Hagari said an RPG was fired at a “tank securing the forces,…
With the tremendous toll and trauma that the pandemic inflicted worldwide still fresh, global readiness for future pandemic threats remains a top concern. Countries around the world are deep into negotiating two intergovernmental legal agreements to improve global preparedness and response to health emergencies. One process is being led by Member States through the Intergovernmental Negotiating…
The New York City mayor announced a lawsuit against 17 charter bus companies he says participated in “bad faith” conduct by going along with Abbott’s plan “without any regard for the individuals they were transporting.” EW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams is suing 17 Texas charter bus companies in his latest move to thwart Texas…