Saudi giants Al Hilal progressed to the knockout phase of the AFC Champions League but Qatar’s Al Rayyan must wait after suffering one of their worst drubbings in recent memory on Monday. Al Hilal picked up a valuable point following a goalless draw against Iran’s Persepolis that secured them a top two finish in Group … Read more
Uzbek giants Bunyodkor crashed to a third successive defeat in the Asian Champions League when they were beaten 2-0 at home by Iran’s Zobahan on Monday. The Tashkent-based are still without a point in Group C after suffering earlier losses to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli and the UAE’s Al Ain, leaving them with a mountain … Read more
Israel will stop issuing work visas to Human Rights Watch staff, the NGO said Friday, with the Jewish state accusing the group of being “fundamentally biased” against it. The New York-based watchdog, which has written critical reports about the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, applied months ago for a visa for its Israel and Palestine … Read more
The funeral of Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov, who died after a stroke this week aged 78, has been taking place in the city of Samarkand. Thousands earlier lined the streets of the capital, Tashkent, throwing flowers as his cortege passed. Karimov, one of Asia’s most autocratic leaders, ruled for 27 years, and was accused by … Read more
Uzbekistan is preparing to bury President Islam Karimov, one of Asia’s most authoritarian leaders, who died this week aged 78. His death was confirmed by the government in Tashkent on Friday, six days after he was taken to hospital following a stroke. He ruled for 27 years, and is accused by human rights groups of … Read more