UAE honours PM Modi with Zayed Medal for boosting relations between the two countries
United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan on Thursday honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Zayed Medal. The award is the highest civil decoration of the country which is awarded to presidents, kings, and heads of states.
Apr 07, 2019, 10:12 AM IST
Women in South Asia: Are we caught between Tradition & Modernity?
Mariam Wardak, Social Activist, Afghanistan speaks on "Women in South Asia: Are we caught between Tradition & Modernity?' at the WION Global Summit in Dubai.
Feb 20, 2019, 21:18 PM IST
Counter Terrorism: The Indian perspective in a multi-polar world
As the highest contributor to the UN peace keeping forces, India has supported global efforts for establising peace across the world but India continued to suffer terror strikes. What is New Delhi's counter terrorism strategy? How does India view global threat? In this session 'Counter Terrorism: The Indian Perspective in multi polar world' the panelists Congress Spokesperson Manish Tiwari, and BJP's in-charge of foreign affairs department Vijay Chauthaiwale discuss the options.
Feb 20, 2019, 16:14 PM IST
Success of Development Goals anchored in India: His Excellency Hardeep Singh Puri
During his address to the WION's Global Summit, His Excellency Hardeep Singh Suri, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, India said that when the UN adopted the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development Goals it was clear it will be anchored with India.
Feb 20, 2019, 14:40 PM IST
Japan have no time to feel sorry for themselves, says skipper Maya Yoshida
Japan is also building towards the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with coach Hajime Moriyasu saying in the past that he was aiming to match or better Japan`s bronze medal achieved in 1968.
Feb 02, 2019, 15:53 PM IST
Qatari goal machine Almoez Ali targets Europe move before 2022 World Cup
Ali's spectacular overhead kick not only helped earn his country a first continental crown, it won the Sudan-born 22-year-old the Player of the Tournament and top goalscorer awards.
Feb 02, 2019, 10:27 AM IST
Qatar won't be distracted from final by eligibility row, says coach Felix Sanchez
On the eve of the Asian Cup final between Qatar and Japan, the United Arab Emirates had formally questioned the eligibility of Almoez Ali 22, and Iraqi-born defender Bassam Al Rawi, 21.
Jan 31, 2019, 16:55 PM IST
Asian Cup: Qatar's Bassam Al Rawi certain he will get a final chance to shine
The 21-year-old scored Qatar`s first goal of the tournament by curling the ball over the Lebanon wall in their opening group match and secured their place in the quarter-finals with another beauty against former champions Iraq.
Jan 26, 2019, 16:54 PM IST
Watch: UAE expats celebrate India's 70th Republic Day
After the flag-hoisting ceremony, Vipul greeted people gathered at the Consulate and read out Indian President Ram Nath Kovind`s speech to the nation.
Jan 26, 2019, 15:35 PM IST
Asian Cup: Mabkhout again provides cutting edge for pragmatic UAE
Alberto Zaccheroni`s side did little to fire up their supporters in the group stage, grinding out draws with Bahrain and Thailand and recording just one win over lightweights India.
Jan 26, 2019, 15:22 PM IST
Australia beat Uzbekistan on penalties to reach AFC Asian Cup quarters
Australia will next face hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a place in the semi-finals of the tournament.
Jan 22, 2019, 09:36 AM IST
Iran beat Vietnam 2-0, secure AFC Asian Cup last-16 spot
With their second group stage victory, Iran are now standing at the top of the group with six points, securing their berth in the knockout stage.
Syria sack coach Bernd Stange after winless start in AFC Asian Cup
Stange, 70, had come out of retirement last year to take charge of Syria and nearly secured a maiden entry into the World Cup finals before a playoff defeat by Australia ended their hopes.
Jan 11, 2019, 13:40 PM IST
Chhetri, Gurpreet must lead from the front at Asian Cup: Bhaichung Bhutia
Asked about India`s chances in the competition, Bhutia pointed out that their first assignment against lower-ranked Thailand will make or break them.
Jan 04, 2019, 15:13 PM IST
Playing top Asian sides key for India, says captain Sunil Chhetri
Since their last appearance at the finals in Qatar in 2011, India have played twice against a top-six Asian side when they were grouped with Iran for the Russia World Cup qualifiers.
Dec 12, 2018, 14:17 PM IST
Football: VAR considered for Asian Cup just 100 days before kick off
VAR used to review major decisions mid-match was used at the World Cup earlier this year
Sep 27, 2018, 13:49 PM IST
Australia trounce Czechs 4-0 in World Cup warm-up
Australia cruised to a 4-0 win against the Czech Republic on Friday, giving the Socceroos a much-needed confidence boost ahead of this month`s World Cup with their first victory abroad in nearly two years.
Jun 01, 2018, 19:01 PM IST
Sunil Chhetri calls for away matches against tougher opponents ahead of Asian Cup
Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday said that the country should play more international matches away from home and against much stronger opponents in the next six months if it is to do well in the AFC Asian Cup tournament.
May 06, 2018, 17:17 PM IST
Diego Maradona quits as coach of second division UAE team Al Fujairah
Diego Maradona resigned as coach of United Arab Emirates second division club Al Fujairah after his team failed to gain promotion, his lawyer Matias Morla announced.
Apr 28, 2018, 17:56 PM IST
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum helps tourists pull their car out of the sand, goes viral - Watch
Apparently, mid-desert rescues run in the family.
Mar 22, 2018, 15:18 PM IST
