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When Eddie Howe called Tuesday’s game against Barcelona the biggest game in Newcastle’s history, there was an underlying message to his players that went beyond what he actually said.He is right that this game is one of the biggest for the club at international level. They have never been this far in the European Cup or the Champions League. But I would argue that the last two cup finals against Liverpool and Manchester United were bigger than this. But really, I think he was trying to make sure that playing Barcelona at home didn’t get lost in the haziness of…

The war with Iran is now in its second week, and its impact has gone beyond a local conflict to the global level. This conflict, aggressively and illegally imposed by the United States and Israel, not only disrupts diplomatic efforts but also challenges the foundations of international law.In response to this invasion, Iran will exercise its inherent right of self-defense, which is a strategic necessity to maintain territorial integrity and national sovereignty. For our country, this war is a war of survival, governed by limited red lines and strategic imperatives.The need for genuine guaranteesIran has previously been forced into war…

Energy ministers from G7 countries will meet virtually on Tuesday morning to discuss the possibility of releasing oil reserves to deal with supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, sources told CNBC. G7 finance ministers met on Monday to discuss the release of reserves, but no decision was reached. G7 members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.Sources said the G7 talks had a “positive” outcome. They said any coordinated action regarding the release of reserves would take place after the energy ministers’ meeting. The U.S. believes a joint release of 300 million to…

Indian social activist, women’s rights activist, and educationist Sheda Sayyidain Hameed opens a memorial book on the martyrdom of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, India on March 5, 2026. Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty ImagesIndia faces a difficult diplomatic balance as rising tensions over Iran threaten its oil supplies and test New Delhi’s traditionally neutral foreign policy.The crisis also comes as China pushes for greater cooperation within BRICS, a bloc that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday called…

For much of last year, the US government sought to drain Russia’s war machine of cash by eliminating one of its most loyal customers, India. Under President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign, the White House imposed high tariffs on many of New Delhi’s exports and sanctioned two of the Kremlin’s biggest oil companies. The strategy seemed to be working. India has not completely eliminated its dependence on Russian oil, but it has significantly reduced its purchases in favor of supplies from the Middle East. However, last week’s joint attack on Iran by the United States and Israel effectively closed the Strait…

Have Liverpool shaken off their early-season struggles? Image: Andy Robertson celebrates his goal for Liverpool against Wolves in the FA Cup Galatasaray vs Liverpool – Tuesday, 5.45pm Liverpool’s trip to Galatasaray at the end of September was a miserable one. Victor Osimhen’s penalty won the league-phase fixture for the Turkish side, there were injuries to Alisson – who also misses Tuesday’s trip to Istanbul – and Hugo Ekitike, and the Reds were poor in both boxes. It formed the beginning of a wretched run which wrecked their Premier League title defence. But they return to Istanbul in a different place.…

During the pandemic-induced hiring boom known as the “Great Retirement,” changing jobs often meant big raises.Nowadays, there are fewer economic benefits to moving and more workers are choosing to stay on-site. Economists refer to this trend as the “Great Stay.”The median wage increase for workers who changed jobs in January was about 4%, according to a recent analysis of payroll transfer data by the Bank of America Research Institute. That’s less than a third of the roughly 14% raises seen at the peak of the pandemic employment boom in 2022, and less than half the raises workers typically got when…

The US president has repeatedly asserted that Cuba is ready to negotiate as it faces a spiraling energy and economic crisis.listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished March 10, 2026March 10, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareplus 2 googleAdd Al Jazeera to GoogleinformationUS President Donald Trump has indicated that his administration is still pursuing the overthrow of Cuba’s government, even as the US and Israel’s war against Iran enters its second week.President Trump said on Monday that the U.S. State Department remains focused on Cuba and that the White House’s plans may or may not include a “friendly…

A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is shown on a digital screen at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, May 20, 2025.Christopher Pike Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOil prices soared on Monday as traffic in the Strait of Hormuz came to a near standstill, but the long-term effects of the strait closure could be more severe for liquefied natural gas markets. Part of the reason is that it is harder to move than crude oil and LNG production is more concentrated.About 20% of the world’s LNG passes through the strait, much of it exported from Qatar, where global gas prices have…

In a notable statement Monday afternoon, Lebanon called for direct dialogue with Israel on “a permanent arrangement for the security and stability of its borders” while accusing the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah of betraying the state. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun detailed his plans in a virtual meeting with European Union officials, in which he harshly criticized Hezbollah and Israel for “attempts to corner the homeland.” He accused Israel of “not respecting the laws of war or international law.” Aoun said Israel’s attack on Lebanon had displaced more than 600,000 people and killed more than 400 people, including many women and…