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American University in Armenia halts in-person teaching over Iran threat

The American University of Armenia said it had received no direct threats and stressed there was no cause for alarm.
The American University of Armenia said it had received no direct threats and stressed there was no cause for alarm.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses security partnership with Jordan's king

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen

Jordan dream of Morocco-style run as World Cup debut nears

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Jordan Training - Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort, Antalya, Turkey - March 26, 2026 Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami during training REUTERS/Umit Bektas
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Jordan Training - Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort, Antalya, Turkey - March 26, 2026 Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami during training REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Supporters’ and consumers’ groups file lawsuit against ‘excessive’ World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that tickets for the 2026 World Cup uses "dynamic pricing", meaning that they will go up and down.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that tickets for the 2026 World Cup uses "dynamic pricing", meaning that they will go up and down.

UK sending air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iranian missiles

A damaged building in the aftermath of an Iranian drone strike in Manama, Bahrain on March 10.
A damaged building in the aftermath of an Iranian drone strike in Manama, Bahrain on March 10.

Angola cancel pre-World Cup friendlies against Iran, Jordan

In Perpignan, French far right tests tough-on-crime blueprint

A supporter of the Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) party, holds a French flag during a campaign rally in support of RN candidate Louis Aliot for the mayoral election in Perpignan, southern France, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz
A supporter of the Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) party, holds a French flag during a campaign rally in support of RN candidate Louis Aliot for the mayoral election in Perpignan, southern France, February 28, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Speed skating-Norway seal all-round world championship golden double

Speed Skating - ISU Speed Skating World Championships - Thialf, Heerenveen, Netherlands - March 8, 2026 Norway's Sander Eitrem in action during the men's 10000m. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Speed Skating - ISU Speed Skating World Championships - Thialf, Heerenveen, Netherlands - March 8, 2026 Norway's Sander Eitrem in action during the men's 10000m. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

Speed skating-Stolz takes charge of all-round world championship as Wiklund, Takagi share women's lead

Speed Skating - ISU Speed Skating World Championships - Thialf, Heerenveen, Netherlands - March 7, 2026 Jordan Stolz of the U.S. in action during the men's 5000m. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Speed Skating - ISU Speed Skating World Championships - Thialf, Heerenveen, Netherlands - March 7, 2026 Jordan Stolz of the U.S. in action during the men's 5000m. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

Iran hits key US radar in Jordan, deepening Gulf missile defence woes

A US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launching station sits at the ready in Israel in this  2019 photo. Satellite photos show that an RTX AN/TPY-2 radar and support equipment – used by such US THAAD missile defence systems – was destroyed in Jordan in the opening days of the war, CNN reported.
A US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launching station sits at the ready in Israel in this  2019 photo. Satellite photos show that an RTX AN/TPY-2 radar and support equipment – used by such US THAAD missile defence systems – was destroyed in Jordan in the opening days of the war, CNN reported.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.