India have been invited to join next month’s Central Asian football Nations Cup in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
India has received an invitation to participate in the CAFA Nations Cup next month, alongside Iran and Uzbekistan, with the tournament running from August 29 to September 8. This event marks a thaw in diplomatic ties in the region and comes amid challenges for Indian football, including the absence of a national team coach and uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League.
Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England's history, set to be officially confirmed in January. She succeeds Justin Welby, who stepped down amid an abuse scandal, and her appointment follows a two-thirds majority vote by the Crown Nominations Commission, with the final approval from the Prime Minister and the King. Want More Context? 🔎
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Read moreAfter losing her job in November 2024, Anna Whitlock, an experienced network infrastructure project manager, remains unemployed nearly a year later, reflecting a troubling trend in the U.S. job market where long-term unemployment has risen to 1.9 million, despite a low overall unemployment rate of 4.3%, as hiring slows and discouragement grows among job seekers. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe U.S. administration plans to release its National Defense Strategy, emphasizing homeland and North American defense while inviting Canada to consider statehood for enhanced protection. Analysts suggest this shift indicates a return to a hemispheric defense strategy, with a focus on addressing threats from Latin America and heightened cooperation in the Arctic amid Russian and Chinese activities. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreLiquidated Auckland institution Vivace is set to reopen in a new location through a partnership with Hotel DeBrett, following challenges in the city's hospitality sector. The Mediterranean-style restaurant, which had operated for 33 years, was liquidated last Christmas after a difficult period marked by shifting consumer habits and rising costs. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreLuca Zidane, son of football legend Zinedine Zidane, has been called up by Algeria for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda after switching his allegiance from France, where he played at youth levels. Currently a goalkeeper for Granada in Spain's second tier, he joins Algeria's squad, which is leading Group G in the qualifiers. Want More Context? 🔎
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