JAKARTA: A landslide on Indonesia’s Java island has killed at least 11 people, an official said Saturday, updating a previous tally as rescuers scrambled to find 12 others who are still missing. The landslide, caused by heavy rainfall, hit three villages in Central Java province on Thursday, burying some houses
PIRAEUS: Scotland face a winner-takes-all shootout against Denmark on Tuesday with an automatic World Cup berth at stake despite a 3-2 defeat against Greece. On an evening of compelling drama on Saturday, Steve Clarke’s men narrowly failed to recover from 3-0 down while Belarus held Group C leaders Denmark 2-2
PARIS: Spain moved to the brink of World Cup qualification after a commanding 4-0 win over Georgia on Saturday, though Turkey kept Group E alive by edging Bulgaria 2-0. Spain remain three points clear with a far superior goal difference, meaning Turkey would need a seven-goal upset in Seville on
BEIJING: China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by remarks from Tokyo’s new premier about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament on November 7 that use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Jakarta on Friday, with Jakarta saying they discussed broadening defence and economic cooperation. The Jordanian king, who hosted Prabowo in Amman earlier this year, is on a regional tour across several Asian countries including Singapore, Japan, Pakistan and Vietnam.
WASHINGTON, United States (US): US President, Donald J. Trump, said he called Thailand and Cambodia on Friday to bolster the peace deal he helped broker, after fresh clashes erupted between the Southeast Asian neighbours. Trump co-signed a truce between the two countries on October 26 during a tour of Asia,
TEHRAN: When Paniz Faryoussefi mounts the podium and reaches for her baton, she represents more than just the hope of a thrilling orchestral performance. The eyes turned towards her in Tehran’s renowned Vahdat Hall include those of many young women musicians inspired by her taking her place as Iran’s first
DUBLIN: Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Troy Parrott struck twice in the first half to keep Ireland’s hopes of reaching next summer’s tournament alive with a
FRANCE: NORWAY are forced to wait for their first FIFA World Cup ticket since 1988 after Italy struck late in Moldova on Thursday. Despite romping to an Erling Haaland-inspired 4-1 win over Estonia, Norway will also have to wait until the final matchday to wrap up their berth at the
PARIS: KYLIAN Mbappe hit a brace while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike also scored as France beat Ukraine 4-0 on Thursday to secure World Cup qualification. Captain Mbappe coolly chipped in from the spot 10 minutes into the second half at the Parc des Princes and the impressive Olise doubled
