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AFC Women's Asian Cup: We need few tweaks in our attack to win against Chinese Taipei, says Thomas Dennerby

NAVI MUMBAI: Disappointed that India missed chances galore in the goal-less draw against Iran in the AFC Women's Asian Cup, head coach Thomas Dennerby says his side will need to make "a few tweaks" to its attack as it aims for full points against Chinese Taipei in its next group…

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2022

Saudi, Yemeni Calls for Holding Houthis Accountable for Local, Regional Terrorism

As Houthi militias ramp up their terror attacks targeting civilian objects locally and regionally, Saudi and Yemeni statements called for the need to hold the Iranian-backed coup group accountable. Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber said on Twitter on Thursday that the United Nations and global community must not…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 21, 2022

Iran, China and Russia hold naval drills in north Indian Ocean

Iran, China and Russia held their third joint naval drills in the northern Indian Ocean on Friday, state TV reported.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022

AFC Asian Cup 2022: Spirited Iran thwarts India to share spoils

The Indian players sitting in the dugout waited with bated breath as Manisha Kalyan advanced on the left-wing and put in a cross for Pyari Xaxa. The striker made an attempt, but toe-poked the ball jus

The Hindu · Jan 20, 2022

I am disappointed with draw against Iran: Dennerby

NAVI MUMBAI: Indian women's football team head coach Thomas Dennerby was on Thursday left disappointed with his wards wasting chances galore to draw 0-0 against Iran in the Asian Cup opening match but said the home side would look to come back strong in the next game.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2022

U.N. defines Holocaust denial, urges social media firms to fight it

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday agreed on a definition of denial of the Holocaust, when the Nazis killed 6 million Jews during World War Two, and urged social media companies "to take active measures" to combat antisemitism.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

US says nuclear talks with Iran at 'decisive moment'

U_S_ Secretary of State Antony Blinken says talks with Iran over its nuclear program are at a “decisive moment.”

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

‘Decisive’ Moment Nears on Iran Nuclear Talks, Says Blinken

The United States and its European allies said on Thursday that it was now just a matter of weeks to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal. Indirect talks between Iran and the United States on reviving the nuclear deal resumed almost two months ago. Western diplomats have previously indicated they were…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022

Asian Cup: Dominant India waste chances galore to play out goal-less draw with Iran

NAVI MUMBAI: The Indian women's team wasted innumerable chances in a completely dominating performance as Iran held them to a goal-less draw in their Asian Cup opening match here on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2022

Iran Nuclear Talks Need Change of Approach, French Source

Progress in talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear accord has not included subjects at the heart of the negotiation, a French diplomatic source said on Thursday, adding that there needed a change of approach ahead of a decisive February. Indirect talks between Iran and the United States on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022