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Iraq became the final team to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. (X Photo) In a night of high drama across continents, Iraq sealed the final spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while Italy suffered yet another heartbreaking failure to qualify.Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an…
In what could potentially be a big relief, Iran has said it would allow India to use the Strait of Hormuz, clearing the way not only for 20 Indian-flagged cargo vessels stranded to its west to pass through the choke point, but also raising hopes that another 18 empty LPG tankers can go through the…
Iraq head coach Graham Arnold (Image credit: X) Iraq will travel to Mexico for a 2026 World Cup playoff match despite calls for it to be postponed due to the ongoing Middle East war, the country’s football association said on Saturday.“The national team will depart at the end of the week to Mexico via a…
Deonandan Prasad Singh was residing in Kandivli, Mumbai and was working as an additional chief engineer aboard the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Safesea Vishnu MUMBAI: A 54-year-old Indian seafarer from Mumbai has died after the oil tanker he was serving on came under attack near Iraq’s southern port city of Basra.India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping…
MUMBAI: Kandivli resident Deonandan Prasad Singh (54) was killed after the Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker MT Safesea Vishnu, on which he was serving, came under attack near Khor Al Zubair Port, close to Basra, Iraq, on Wednesday, according to the director general of shipping, ministry of port, shipping and waterways.In a press release on March…
All six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq on March 12 have been confirmed deceased. The aircraft went down during Operation Epic Fury in friendly airspace. The US military has stated the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, and an investigation is ongoing. NEW DELHI:…
Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to geopolitical tensions with the United States, a co-host. Citing security and political concerns, Iranian authorities are contemplating withdrawal. If Iran pulls out, FIFA will need to select a replacement, likely from the Asian Football Confederation, with UAE and Iraq being potential candidates. FIFA…
Four out of six crew members were killed after a US refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Friday, US Central Command confirmed.According to the US military, the circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, it rejected that the crash was a result of hostile fire or friendly fire.“At approximately 2 pm ET on…
A US refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while a second plane involved in the incident landed safely, US military informed on Friday.It further clarified that the crash was not a result of any hostile or friendly fire.“One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely. This was not due…
A US-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was attacked near Basra in Iraq on Wednesday, claiming the life of an Indian crew member. Another ship, Malta-flagged ‘Zefyros’ owned by a Greek entity, was also attacked.Safesea Vishnu was chartered by an Iraqi company contracted with the State Organisation for Marketing of…
