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The lethality of ‘Islamophobia’ accusations
The debate over an official definition of Islamophobia is reaching a crescendo – with Dominic Grieve’s proposed definition in the hands of Communities Secretary Steve Reed. Yet perhaps the most important aspect of this bubbling controversy has...
More Than A Thousand Competitors Arriving In Mostar For Borsa Open 2025
At the beginning of November, Mostar is turning into the center of European judo and international sport. In the hall at Bijeli Brijeg, Borsa Open 2025 will be held – the biggest sports event in the city and one of the most prestigious judo...
Bahrain Learn Asian Handball Fate After Draw
TDT | Manama Email: hussainm@newsofbahrain.com Robert Hedin names 26-man squad for championship Bahrain’s men’s national handball team will face a tough campaign ahead after the official draw for the 22nd Asian Men’s Handball Championship placed...
Denis Puric says he ‘can still hang’ with young lions in Muay Thai but prefers kickboxing at this stage of career
Canadian-Bosnian kickboxing veteran ‘The Bosnian Menace’ Denis Puric is 40 years old, but the ageless striker says he can still mix it up with the next generation. That being said, he prefers to ride out his career kickboxing - a relatively less...
NBA Rosters Feature Record 135 International Players from Record-Tying 43 Countries across Six Continents
The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today announced that a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season. Among the record 135...
Martial arts athletes from Livingston do themselves proud at world championships
Fighters from GMAC Martial Arts in Livingston proudly represented Scotland at the WKA World Kickboxing Championships, with coaches John and Jason Munro(Image: GMAC Martial Arts) Six athletes from a martial arts school in Livingston took on a...
Gaza ceasefire is moment of opportunity or peril, UAE's Dr Gargash says
The war in Gaza cannot end with a return to the situation that prevailed before the conflict broke out in 2023, a senior UAE official has said. Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, said the region was at a crossroads,...
When it comes to Ukraine peace negotiations, it’s all over the map
Donald Trump is reportedly “sick” of seeing maps of the front line in Ukraine. Indeed, according to one European official’s account, he tossed aside Ukrainian delegation maps during his latest meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the...
National Basketball Association (NBA) Rosters Feature Record 135 International Players From Record-Tying 43 Countries Across Six Continents
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) NEW YORK, United States of America, October 22, 2025/APO Group/ -- Opening-Night Rosters Feature More Than 55 Players Who Were Either Born in Africa or Have at Least One Parent from Africa Fifth Consecutive...
Trial of Suspended BiH Court President Ranko Debevec to Begin Soon
In the coming period, the start of the trial of the suspended president of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Ranko Debevec, is expected, it was said at the session of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) of BiH two days ago....
Robert Jenrick is right about a burqa ban
Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, has expressed his support for Britain banning the burqa. ‘I probably would ban the burqa… There are basic values in this country and we should stand up and defend them, and… whether it’s sharia courts...
Some kings, and Deus vult?
Hey everybody, It’s the feast of Blessed Karl of Austria, and you’re reading The Tuesday Pillar Post. Karl was an emperor, until he wasn’t. He was the last Austro-Hungarian emperor, taking the throne in 1916, in the throes of World War I, and only...
England qualify for the 2026 World Cup: Who could they play and when is the draw?
England confirmed their place at next summer’s men’s World Cup in North America with a 5-0 win over Latvia on Tuesday. There are still two games to go for Thomas Tuchel’s team but they can start planning for football’s biggest event, which will be...
How to watch Villarreal vs Man City: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game
Man City travel to Villarreal this Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Monaco in the previous round of fixtures. Since an early-season blip against Tottenham and Brighton, Pep Guardiola’s side have looked closer to...
How to watch Newcastle vs Benfica: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game, team news
With Bruno Guimaraes and Richard Rios stalking midfield and Jose Mourinho prowling the touchline, we expect Newcastle's clash with Benfica to be nothing short of full-blooded. The self-proclaimed Special One took the Eagles reins a month ago, but...
The Speech A Press Club Banned
Above photo: Chris Hedges speaking in Sydney, Australia on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Cathy Vogan. Hedges delivered the banned speech on Monday in Sydney. This talk is not sponsored by Raytheon, BAE Systems and Thales, which sell weapons to Israel to...
“This whole card looks crazy” - Denis Puric says ONE 173 is the best ONE Championship event ever
Veteran Bosnian-Canadian fighter Denis Puric has been part of big fight events in the past but nothing, he said, like that one he is in for his scheduled match next month in Japan. 'The Bosnian Menace' is featured at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on...
How to watch Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game, team news
Atletico are the type of opponents that used to keep Arsenal fans and players up at night. Not now. If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then Mikel Arteta has tickled Diego Simeone pink with praise by recasting the Gunners in the...