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Burkina Faso's national soccer team crushed Guinea-Bissau 5-0 in new head coach Amir Abdou's debut, signaling a fresh start for a team that's struggled with consistency. The victory showcased the disciplined, tactical approach that made Abdou famous for leading Comoros to historic achievements.
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stood shoulder to shoulder with thousands of Qataris and residents at Eid Al-Adha prayers, creating a powerful moment of unity. From Lusail to Education City Stadium, the nation came together in celebration.
After decades of silence, Holocaust survivor Herta Amir has opened up about her experiences for the first time, driven by a need to educate future generations. Her testimony offers a vital firsthand account of history at a time when living witnesses are becoming increasingly rare.
Abdul Khan fought on his cousin Amir's cards and carried the weight of a legendary name. Now he's headlining a historic night at Wembley that showcases five South Asian fighters on one card.
A Bangladeshi migrant worker lost for nearly three decades in a Malaysian jungle reunited with his family after fellow migrants found him and brought him to safety. The emotional homecoming ends a 27-year search that began when Amir Hossain Talukdar stopped contacting his family in 1999.
Abdul Khan steps out of cousin Amir's shadow this Saturday when five British South Asian fighters share the same card at Wembley Arena for the first time. The 23-year-old, raised by his mum after his parents separated when he was 10, says boxing gave him a home when he needed one most.
After weeks of regional tensions kept people indoors, nearly 38,000 fans filled Qatar's Khalifa International Stadium for the Amir Cup final in a joyful return to normal life. The crowd's energy signaled a community ready to celebrate together again.
A major international conference is rewriting how the world sees 14th-century Central Asia. New research reveals that conqueror Amir Temur's true legacy wasn't just military might, but a golden age of science, education, and cultural achievement.
In Kazakhstan, adaptive sports like cycling and running are helping children with autism develop communication skills, emotional regulation, and independence. One mother watched her nonverbal son ride a road bike for the first time after 23 sessions of adaptive cycling.
A centuries-old tradition born from friendship and compassion is bringing people of all faiths together in Hyderabad for an evening of unity through music. The Sufi Basant Festival celebrates spring with yellow flowers, traditional qawwali music, and a powerful message of hope.
Former Syrian wrestling champions traded Olympic dreams for a greater mission: coaching refugee children in a tiny Alexandria gym. Their 30-square-meter academy now trains both Syrian and Egyptian kids in martial arts, ballet, and gymnastics.
A two-day festival in Hyderabad celebrated people who stood up against violence and hatred, often risking everything to save strangers. The Rehmat festival brought together stories of courage that remind us compassion still thrives even in divided times.
Hours before his death, former NFL player Aldon Smith quietly delivered 10 pizzas to a San Jose homeless charity. His final act revealed a side of him the world rarely saw.
Dennis Coyle is heading home after more than a year in detention, released as an Eid al-Fitr goodwill gesture following his family's heartfelt appeal to Afghan authorities. The linguist and researcher's freedom came through diplomatic efforts involving the UAE and former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad.
Former NFL star Aldon Smith spent his final hours delivering pizzas to feed the homeless in San Jose. His unexpected act of kindness revealed a side of him many never saw.
Pakistani workers in Qatar came together to celebrate Independence Day and launched a new community welfare organization. The gathering brought together laborers from different provinces in a spirit of unity and mutual support.
Former NFL pass rusher Aldon Smith spent his last hours delivering pizzas to a charity that feeds homeless people in San Jose. His unexpected act of kindness reveals a side of the athlete many never saw.
After fighting to a draw against powerhouse Belgium, Iran's national soccer team left a handwritten note thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality. The gesture came despite off-field challenges that forced the team to travel back and forth from Mexico between games.
Rescue teams in Nepal pulled two hydropower workers to safety after they survived more than a week trapped in a mud-clogged tunnel. The dramatic rescue brought hope to families of hundreds still missing after catastrophic flooding struck in late August.
Anti-smuggling forces in Sudan's Red Sea State intercepted nearly half a ton of dangerous narcotics in one of the region's largest drug busts in years. The successful operation protects countless lives and demonstrates strong security coordination despite the country's ongoing challenges.
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