Russian troops enter Ukraine’s 2nd largest city of Kharkiv, advance on ports on February 27, 2022 Street fighting broke out in Ukraine’s second-largest city and Russian troops squeezed strategic ports in the country’s south on Sunday, advances that appeared to mark a new phase of Russia’s invasion following a wave of attacks on airfields and fuel facilities elsewhere in the country. Following its gains on the ground, Russia sent a […]
UK seeks liquidation of Liberty units: reports on February 11, 2022London: Britain’s tax authority has requested the liquidation of several subsidiaries of Indian-British billionaire Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Steel due to 26 million pounds (31 million euros, $35 million) in unpaid debts, local media reported Thursday. The Financial Times, citing documents filed in court this week, authorities are seeking the liquidation of the Speciality Steel UK, […]
Ronaldo scores 99th goal as Portugal qualifies for Euro 2020 on November 18, 2019LUXEMBOURG: Cristiano Ronaldo took his career tally to 99 international goals on Sunday as Portugal qualified for the 2020 European Championship with a 2-0 win against Luxembourg. The Juventus star tapped in a shot by teammate Diogo Jota that was just inches from going over the goal line in the 86th minute, leaving Ronaldo one […]
Iraqi PM addresses nation as protests death toll rises to 42 on October 4, 2019BAGHDAD: Iraq’s premier on Friday urged anti-government protesters to go home, saying their “legitimate demands” have been heard and comparing security measures imposed in the wake of this week’s demonstrations to “bitter medicine” that needs to be swallowed as the death toll from the violence rose to 42. Dozens of protesters defied his message, gathering […]