Doha Diamond League, where Neeraj Chopra breached 90m mark, postponed this year – here’s why | More sports News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Diamond League athletics meet in Doha has been postponed by six weeks due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with organisers prioritising safety amid regional tensions. The event, which was originally scheduled for May 8, will now take place on June 19. The decision comes […]
Carney condemns Israel’s ‘illegal invasion’ of Lebanon, calls for ceasefire – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday condemned what he called Israel’s “illegal invasion” of southern Lebanon, which he said is a violation of territorial sovereignty. Carney told reporters in French in Wakefield, Que., that a ceasefire is necessary between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, against which Israeli forces have launched a renewed offensive. Israeli […]
‘No plan B, C or D’: FIFA asserts Iran will play football World Cup in US, rejects venue shift plea | Football News – The Times of India
[ad_1] FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Tuesday said that Iran will take part in the upcoming World Cup despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.“Iran will be at the World Cup… That’s why we’re here. We’re delighted because they’re a very, very strong team, I’m very happy,” Infantino said at half-time during Iran’s friendly […]
Asian Weightlifting Championships in India postponed due to Middle East conflict | More sports News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Indian flag (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) The Asian Weightlifting Championships, which were set to take place in Ahmedabad from April 1 to 10, have been postponed due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Because of the situation affecting travel and safety in the Middle East and Gulf region, organisers decided to delay the tournament […]
Canada ‘will not be participating’ in Iran war, defence minister says – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Defence Minister David McGuinty said Monday that Canada “will not be participating” in the war in Iran after Prime Minister Mark Carney last week did not rule out the possibility of Canadian military involvement. Speaking at an unrelated media event in Ottawa, McGuinty added that Canada has not yet decided to join its NATO allies […]
Sri Lanka call off Afghanistan series in UAE due to Middle East conflict | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Sri Lanka national cricket team have indefinitely postponed their upcoming white-ball series against Afghanistan national cricket team, which was scheduled to begin in the United Arab Emirates this week, an official confirmed on Monday.“We had to cancel because of the flight situation… and the ongoing fighting in the region,” a Sri Lanka Cricket official […]
Iraq’s FIFA World Cup hopes hanging by a thread as US-Israel’s war on Iran makes travel plans uncertain
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[ad_1] Iraq are scheduled to play in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-off Tournament later this month where two final qualifiers for the event will be decided. However, with the chaos in West Asia, Iraq’s travel plans are uncertain. Iraq’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-off Tournament, that will decide the final two […]
‘I’m on medication and running out’: Canadians scramble to leave Middle East | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Canadians remain stranded across parts of the Middle East as the war involving Iran continues to disrupt travel, grounding thousands of flights and leaving some tourists scrambling to find a way home. Global Affairs Canada says that as of Wednesday, more than 106,000 Canadian citizens and permanent residents are registered in the Gulf region, […]
Middle East escalation driving gas price hike in Saskatchewan | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Saskatchewan drivers are in for a unfortunate surprise after further escalation in the Middle East. According to Devan Mescall, a professor specializing in accounting at the University of Saskatchewan, 30 per cent of the world’s oil makes its way through the Strait of Hormuz. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around […]
Carney reaffirms Canada’s support for strikes on Iran ‘with regret’ – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday reaffirmed Canada’s support for U.S. and Israeli efforts to eliminate Iran’s nuclear and terrorist threats, but added it was a position taken “with regret” and suggested the decision to attack Iran was “inconsistent with international law.” Speaking to reporters in Canberra, Australia, during his three-country international trip, Carney […]