South American nations Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile have officially submitted a combined bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The four countries had already confirmed their intentions of bidding for the tournament earlier. They announced their decision during a lavish ceremony at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) which was attended by the officials of...
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Qatar appoints Queiroz as coach until 2026 World Cup – Daily Times
DOHA: Qatar have appointed Portuguese Carlos Queiroz as manager until the end of the 2026 World Cup, the country’s football association (QFA) said on Monday. The 69-year-old managed Iran at last year’s finals in Qatar but left after the team’s group stage elimination. Queiroz replaces Spaniard Felix Sanchez, who led Qatar through their ill-fated World...
Pakistan-Spain discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture – Daily Times
The fifth round of Pakistan-Spain Annual Bilateral Consultations, held in Madrid, discussed the need to further strengthen and diversify bilateral relations, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. It was agreed to expand cooperation in trade, economy, agriculture, renewable energy, tourism, digitalization, startups and food processing areas, the FO statement said issued here. The Pakistan side...
Pakistan,Spain discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture
The fifth round of Pakistan-Spain Annual Bilateral Consultations, held in Madrid, discussed the need to further strengthen and diversify bilateral relations, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. It was agreed to expand cooperation in trade, economy, agriculture, renewable energy, tourism, digitalization, startups and food processing areas, the FO statement said issued here. The Pakistan side...
Iran’s saffron export stands at $172.7m in 10 months
Iran’s saffron export stood at $172.758 million during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2022-January 20, 2023), according to the data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). Austria, Jordan, Argentina, Spain, Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, Germany, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Britain, Italy, the U.S., Ireland,...
We must forgive each other, says Pope in Juba’s Mass
Juba, 6 February 2023 (GNP): Pope Francis asked for peace and forgiveness in South Sudan, a country ravaged by war and violence for more than a decade. The 64 tribes in the country are daggers drawn at each other for economic and political leverage in the country system. Pope Francis made this impassioned appeal in...
1,700 verified deaths in Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Ankara/Damascus, 6 February 2023 (GNP): Following two significant earthquakes, there are now over 1,700 verified deaths in Turkey and Syria. According to Reuters, citing Turkey’s emergency AFAD disaster service, the country’s official death toll from the earthquakes has increased to 1,121, increasing the total number of verified deaths in Turkey and Syria to more than...
1st Generation 2G iPhones to be sold at auction
Islamabad, 6 January 2023 (GNP): If they are prepared to pay the fee, Apple devotees can purchase an original first-generation iPhone from 2007. A day back, one of the very first iPhones ever produced went up for sale, with bids beginning at $2,500 at an auction. According to LCG Auctions, where the item is offered...
Spain lifts face mask rule
People in Spain will no longer have to wear face masks on public transport, the government said Tuesday, ending one of the country’s last remaining rules against the coronavirus pandemic. The rule requiring mask wearing on trains, buses and ferries will expire Wednesday but will still apply in hospitals, health centres and care homes, Health...
Beyonce breaks all-time Grammy record, Styles wins for best album – Daily Times
Pop queen Beyonce on Sunday reigned supreme at the Grammys, breaking the all-time record for wins with her 32nd prize and fourth of the night — but the Album of the Year prize that’s long eluded her slipped from her fingers once again, going instead to Brit Harry Styles. All of the top contenders including...