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Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia emerge as a new regional power bloc amid Iran war

Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, announced that a two-week ceasefire had been agreed between the US and Iran in the early hours of April 8. Delegates from both sides are expected to attend further talks in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Friday.

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Turkey detains 9 over attack outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Turkish authorities have detained nine people in connection with an attack on police outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

The Independent UK

Turkey to race ahead of EU on battery storage amid fossil fuel crisis

More than 33GW of battery capacity approved for Turkish grid since 2022 compared with 12-13GW in Germany

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Mircea Lucescu, Romanian football legend and coach, dies aged 80

Lucescu died days after appearing at the 2026 World Cup playoff semifinal match between Turkey and Romania

The Independent UK

Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Turkish officials say that gunmen attacked a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, sparking a gunfight that left one assailant dead and two police officers wounded

The Independent UK

Israel isn’t just responding to threats – it’s reshaping the Middle East

Discussions about Israel’s role in the Middle East still revolve around threats and responses. Yet recent developments suggest that Israel isn’t only reacting to events, but is increasingly shaping the conditions in which they occur.

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Iraq turns to Turkey for oil exports as Middle East war reshapes routes

Iraq is turning to Turkey as an alternative route for its oil exports, as the war in the Middle East continues. The Iraqi move comes as Ankara steps up efforts to capitalise on the shifting diplomatic, economic and security landscape in the region.

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As boomers are forced to ‘unretire,’ research shows their best shot at a real retirement is moving abroad—to hotspots like Cyprus and Ireland

The U.S. once promised opportunity—and the U.K. stability—but now Malta, Malaysia, Uruguay, and Turkey outperform them in retirement rankings.

Fortune

‘Every night they are bombarding’: at border crossing, some Iranians are fleeing war and some are heading home

People leaving Iran tell of impact of bombs and internet blackouts, while others are heading the other way to be closer to relatives in peril

The Guardian - UK

Turkey World Cup showdown close to home for Behich

Turkey is a place close to Aziz Behich's heart, making the Socceroos' World Cup opener against the world No.22 a particularly special affair for the veteran.

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Iran makes World Cup progress in talks with Infantino as war darkens June trip to US

Iranian soccer has had a good week on its troubled path to playing World Cup games in the United States in June

The Independent UK

An ancient oracle warned invading Persia would backfire – from Croesus to Trump, rulers have failed to listen

Invasions of ancient Persia were always daunting tasks. They often led to disaster.

The Conversation

Socceroos face young Turk who's revered like Maradona

Two of the most highly-touted players in Europe will try to detonate the Socceroos' hopes at the start of the World Cup finals in Vancouver.

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Montella pictures ‘beautiful path’ as Turkey embrace return to World Cup

Italian manager guided his team past Kosovo in their playoff final, with Kenan Yildiz a burgeoning superstar

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The Independent UK

Iraq secure final 2026 World Cup spot

Iraq became the final nation to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico on Tuesday night. It was Iraq who took the lead in the 10th minute through Ali Al-Hamadi, but Bolivia equalised seven minutes before half time thanks to Moises Paniagua. Iraq…

The Guardian - AU

Scale of Socceroos’ challenge comes into focus as Turkey complete daunting World Cup group

Group D, which also contains the US and Paraguay, has emerged as arguably the tournament’s most difficult pool

Radio France Internationale

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Sweden and Czech Republic reach 2026 World Cup

Turkey, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the Czech Republic advanced to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada on Tuesday night following European play-off final wins.

The Guardian - UK

Akturkoglu edges Turkey through to end Kosovo hopes of World Cup finals debut

Kerem Akturkoglu scored for Turkey in their 1-0 victory to reach the World Cup and end Kosovo hopes of securing a place at their first finals

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup playoffs: Czech Rep 2-2 Denmark (aet, 3-1 on pens), Sweden 3-2 Poland, Kosovo 0-1 Turkey – as it happened

Czech Republic beat Denmark on penalties while Turkey ended Kosovo’s dream run and Sweden edged Poland in a thriller

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How to watch Kosovo vs Turkey for FREE: live stream details for World Cup qualifying play-off

All the viewing details you need to watch Kosovo vs Turkey – with a place at the 2026 World Cup at stake.

The Independent UK

Iran soccer players honor alleged child victims of the war before World Cup warmup

Iran players and officials have posed with pictures of children allegedly killed by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes before their World Cup warmup against Costa Rica in Turkey

The Guardian - US

Infantino says Iran ‘will be at the World Cup’ despite war with United States

The Fifa president made the comments while in attendance at half-time of Iran’s friendly with Costa Rica in Turkey

The Independent UK

What time are the World Cup play-offs tonight?

The World Cup play-offs are set to take place on Tuesday night, and they will decide the final six teams who will make it to this summer’s tournament. There will be four European play-off matches - Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy, Sweden vs Poland, Czech Republic vs Denmark, Kosovo vs…

The Guardian - UK

‘We believe in each other’: Kosovo’s hard road from war to World Cup hope

The Balkan nation only became Fifa members in 2016, but win over Turkey would secure first World Cup finals place

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Do Cats Meow More At Men

If you own a cat as a pet and share caregiving with your male partner or your flatmate, and it turns out your cat is more into interacting with the male caregiver, leaving you feeling ignored, is it because your cat does not like you??

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