Usaid Siddiqui
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Ukraine war updates: ‘Significant’ losses inflicted on Russia
All the updates from February 19 as they happened. → Read More
Is bias, not science, behind COVID-19 curbs on China travellers?
Experts say restrictions on China ‘very unlikely’ to help fight the virus and could lead to discriminatory behaviour. → Read More
What do we know about new COVID variant XBB.1.5?
The Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 has been reported in dozens of countries and has been called the most transmissible yet. → Read More
Tears of relief and joy as Messi lifts World Cup for Argentina
Waves of euphoria sweep through Argentina fans after dramatic victory over France makes them champions for a third time. → Read More
Morocco fans honour their team despite semifinal loss
Morocco were beaten by France in the World Cup semifinals. → Read More
Morocco coach hopes to ‘upset’ France in World Cup semifinal
Walid Regragui says the team was still ‘hungry’ for more success despite them not being ‘favourites’ to lift the trophy. → Read More
Argentina fans party in Qatar ahead of World Cup semifinal
Fans gathered at Doha’s Corniche in support of Argentina’s football team ahead of the semifinal. → Read More
Croatians celebrate ‘unbelievable’ win as Brazil exits World Cup
Croatia defeats Brazil on penalties 4-2 after full and extra-time ended 1-1. → Read More
Ecstatic Morocco fans say World Cup progression ‘for all Arabs’
Morocco make it into the round of 16 for the first time since 1986 and only for the second time in their history. → Read More
Moroccan fans bring alive dry draw against Croatia
While the North Africans were hoping for an upset, they describe the result against the 2018 finalists as satisfactory. → Read More
‘A privilege to be here’: Morocco and Croatia fans at World Cup
The dancing Morocco fans outnumbered the Croatian fans as both their teams meet in Group F. → Read More
Argentina fans take over Lusail for World Cup match against Saudi
Supporters of Albiceleste throng event’s largest venue to watch Messi and his teammates kick off World Cup campaign. → Read More
Workers who made World Cup happen now enjoying the games
Migrant workers who played important role in World Cup preparations say a ticket quota would have been welcome gesture. → Read More
How did Brazil’s pollsters underestimate support for Bolsonaro?
Distrust in state institutions and right-wing voters’ reluctance to share their intentions play a role, experts say. → Read More
Costa Rica vs New Zealand: Final World Cup spot up for grabs
Winners to join Spain, Germany and Japan in Group E of 2022 World Cup in Qatar. → Read More
Russia-Ukraine live news: Erdogan says ‘no’ to Finland, Sweden
Amid the Nordic nations’ NATO bids, the Turkish president accuses Sweden of being a ‘home to terror’. → Read More
As COVID curbs are lifted, experts call for clear messaging
With many governments around the world lifting COVID restrictions, scientists urge caution and clarity. → Read More
COVID: What we know so far about the Omicron subvariant BA.2
Some early studies show the BA.2 subvariant appears to be more transmissible than the original Omicron strain. → Read More
US offers Russia ‘serious diplomatic path’ over Ukraine: Live
Secretary of State Blinken says US has made no concessions to the main Russian demands over Ukraine in letter to Moscow. → Read More
Latest COVID updates: Canada approves Pfizer COVID pill
COVID news from January 17: Canada authorises pill for adults with mild, moderate COVID who are at high risk. → Read More