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Iran frees one Danish, two Austrian-Iranian citizens after Oman mediation

Iran has released one Danish and two Austrian citizens, the European countries said Friday, thanking Oman and Belgium for their help in getting the trio freed.

France 24

Elise Mertens knocks third seed Jessica Pegula out of French Open

NEW DELHI: Elise Mertens, the 28th seed from Belgium, delivered an impressive performance at the French Open, causing a major upset by defeating the American third seed, Jessica Pegula, in the last 32 on Friday.

The Times of India

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All drag flickers will be in action, Harmanpreet Singh says on over-reliance on skipper

KOLKATA: Craig Fulton's reign as the new coach of the Indian hockey team hasn't begun on a great note as the team lost two consecutive matches in the Pro League. First, they went down to Belgium 1-2 and then Great Britain handed them a 4-2 drubbing.

The Times of India

Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh confident despite back-to-back defeats in FIH Pro League

NEW DELHI: Despite back-to-back defeats in the FIH Pro League, captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed confidence that the Indian team can make a strong comeback.

The Times of India

Hopes rise that riddle over Castle Douglas war hero could be solved

Squadron Leader Patrick Gifford was shot down over Belgium in 1940 but the whereabouts of his grave remains unconfirmed

Daily Record

Bristol City remain in driving seat to sign defender as transfer interest grows across Europe

Jake O'Brien has been a long-term target of Bristol City as his stock continues to rise

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Oman's Sultan in Iran for talks on diplomatic, security issues

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said arrived in Tehran on Sunday for a two-day visit expected to focus on regional diplomatic and security issues, Iranian state media said, two days after Muscat mediated a prisoner swap between Iran and Belgium.

Reuters

Freed Belgian aid worker lost weight, not sense of humour, during Iran ordeal

Freed Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele lost 30 kg (66 lb) but not his sense of humour during over a year in an Iranian jail, his spokesman said on Saturday following his release in a prisoner swap.

Reuters

Paris bomb plot mastermind swapped with aid worker in Iran-Belgium deal

Belgium and Iran exchanged prisoners on Friday in a controversial move that saw an Iranian diplomat convicted of attempting to bomb exiles in France returning to Tehran bedecked in flowers while a visibly gaunt aid worker headed back to Brussels.

Radio France Internationale

Peru police seize cocaine marked with Nazi swastikas headed for Belgium

- Dozens of packages of cocaine marked with Nazi swastikas as well as the name "Hitler" were seized at a port in northern Peru, from where would have been shipped to Belgium, police said on Friday.

Reuters

FIH Pro League Hockey | India concede late goal to lose 1-2 to Belgium

India conceded a late goal to lose 1-2 against Olympic champions Belgium in FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League match

The Hindu

Belgium grapples with asylum system crisis

Like many European countries, Belgium has been witnessing a crisis in its asylum system for several months. With its welcome centres and public services stretched to breaking point, NGOs are now sounding the alarm. They say more resources are needed to help process the many unaccompanied minors arriving in Belgium,…

France 24

Heartbreak for India as Belgium secure last-minute win in FIH Pro League

NEW DELHI: India suffered a 1-2 defeat against Olympic champions Belgium in a closely contested FIH Men's Hockey Pro League match in London on Friday. The match saw all the goals being scored through penalty corners.

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The Independent UK

Belgium, Iran conduct prisoner swap in Oman, freeing aid worker and diplomat convicted in bomb plot

Belgium and Iran have conducted a rare prisoner exchange in Oman

The Guardian - UK

Belgium aid worker freed in prisoner swap with Iranian diplomat jailed for bomb plot

Deal to release Olivier Vandecasteele in exchange for Assadollah Assadi raises concerns Tehran’s hostage diplomacy has been rewarded

Tom’s Hardware

Imec Reveals Sub-1nm Transistor Roadmap, 3D-Stacked CMOS 2.0 Plans

Imec, the most advanced semiconductor research firm in the world, recently shared its silicon and transistor roadmap at its ITF World summit in Antwerp, Belgium.

Dublin Live

Revenue seize over 3 million cigarettes at Dublin Port concealed as 'orange juice' in truck

The cigarettes were hidden in a truck that originated from Belgium and Revenue officers made the discovery using a mobile x-ray scanner

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Reuters

Aid worker back in Belgium after Iranian diplomat prisoner swap

A Belgian aid worker arrived back in Belgium on Friday night from Iran, where he had been accused of spying and jailed until being freed in a prisoner swap with an Iranian diplomat who had been imprisoned in Belgium in connection with a failed bomb plot.

Al Jazeera

Iran, Belgium conduct prisoner swap freeing aid worker, diplomat

Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi and Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele freed, in deal facilitated by Oman.

France 24

Belgian aid worker, Iranian diplomat freed in prisoner exchange

Iran freed Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele after almost 15 months in custody on Friday, in a prisoner exchange for Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi, who had been convicted of terrorism. Vandecasteele landed in Belgium late Friday after being repatriated in a military aircraft, according to images broadcast on television.

The Hindu

India look to continue Pro League supremacy under new coach Fulton

A rejuvenated Indian men’s hockey team will look to carry on its fine form from the home leg and maintain its supremacy at the top of the standings when it begins the Europe sojourn of the FIH Pro League against Olympic champions Belgium

The Times of India

India look to continue supremacy in hockey Pro League under new coach Craig Fulton

LONDON: A rejuvenated Indian men's hockey team will look to carry on its fine form from the home leg and maintain its supremacy at the top of the standings when it begins the Europe sojourn of the FIH Pro League against Olympic champions Belgium here on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Taipei’s EU envoy: As a democracy, we understand Ukraine’s plight

Al Jazeera interviews Remus Li-Kuo Chen, head of the Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium.

Wallpaper

Discover Paardenmarkt 68, Belgium’s newest must-visit design spot

Paardenmarkt 68 unites design brands including Revised, Wool & Wire and Gemla in one retail destination

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