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China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Coach Branko Ivankovic insisted China's World Cup qualifying campaign was still alive despite back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia over the last five days leaving them bottom of Asian qualifying Group C.

N Korea may have fired missile at Sea of Japan

N Korea may have fired missile at Sea of Japan

Rediff.com1 May 2005

The latest developments come amid pressure from the United States and Japan on North Korea to return to stalled negotiations on its nuclear ambitions.

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

India has more nukes than Pak; China far ahead: Report

India has more nukes than Pak; China far ahead: Report

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The report put India's 'stored' nuclear warheads at 172 in January this year while the number for Pakistan was 170.

Asian Games: India lose to Pakistan, finish sixth in volleyball

Asian Games: India lose to Pakistan, finish sixth in volleyball

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

In the previous edition in Jakarta, India had finished in 12th place.

Trump pulls US out of UNHRC, cuts funds for Palestinian refugees

Trump pulls US out of UNHRC, cuts funds for Palestinian refugees

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council and prohibiting any future funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Trump also directed the US to review its participation in UNESCO, citing concerns about anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment within the organizations. The executive order argues that the UNHRC, UNESCO, and UNRWA have drifted from their missions and act contrary to US interests. Trump previously halted funds for UNRWA during his first term, and President Joe Biden put a block on US funds for UNRWA in January 2024 over allegations that staff for the agency participated in Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack against Israel.

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The 'mediation' by the United States from behind the scene on the diplomatic track appears to be once again working, which calls on both Delhi and Islamabad to show restraint and pull back from a military confrontation, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

N Korea nuclear talks deadlocked

N Korea nuclear talks deadlocked

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Yes, It Happened This Year

Yes, It Happened This Year

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Some glimpses from the year gone by.

Kim Jong Un Likes To Play With Missiles

Kim Jong Un Likes To Play With Missiles

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un's fascination with missile tests continued after he and his daughter Kim Ju Ae watched at least six short-range missiles being fired at a fire assault drill.

India to kick-off Asian Games campaign against host China

India to kick-off Asian Games campaign against host China

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The women's football competition at the Asian Games 2023, meanwhile, will kick off on September 21.

N.Korea blast 'not nuclear'

N.Korea blast 'not nuclear'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

The massive mushroom cloud over North Korea was due to a planned demolition for a power project, said officials.

WC qualifiers: Lebanon shock South Korea, Iraq advances

WC qualifiers: Lebanon shock South Korea, Iraq advances

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Lebanon produced a stunning performance to beat South Korea 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday to keep their fairytale campaign going, while Alberto Zaccheroni's unbeaten run as Japan coach ended in North Korea with a 1-0 defeat.

Why Mirabai Chanu is a big medal contender for Tokyo Olympics

Why Mirabai Chanu is a big medal contender for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Mirabai Chanu's medal hopes swell after North Korea's withdrawal from Olympics

Diplomacy, Royalty, Humanity On OTT

Diplomacy, Royalty, Humanity On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2025

There's room for all kinds on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma tells us.

Hurdles ahead for two Koreas' single Olympic team

Hurdles ahead for two Koreas' single Olympic team

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Senior sports officials from North and South Korea agreed on Tuesday in Macau to compete as a single team for the first time at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha.

N Korea's nuclear test provokes sharp global condemnation

N Korea's nuclear test provokes sharp global condemnation

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The third nuclear test by a defiant North today drew sharp condemnation from the international community, including the UN, US, Japan as well as China, the reclusive nation's only major ally.

Koreas agree to open connecting railways, roads

Koreas agree to open connecting railways, roads

Rediff.com31 Jul 2005

South and North Korea have agreed to officially open railways and roads linking the two countries in late October, South Korea said on Sunday.\n\n

Secret US, N Korea talks fail

Secret US, N Korea talks fail

Rediff.com20 May 2005

US envoy Joseph Di Trani and the Department's Korean Affairs office head James Foster met with North Korean officials in New York last Friday, but with no apparent outcome.

Obama pledges US support for South Korea

Obama pledges US support for South Korea

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama spoke to his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak on Wednesday, renewing Washington's 'unshakeable support' for the country in the wake of a North Korean missile attack that killed two marines. Obama told President Lee that the thoughts and prayers of the American people were with the loved ones of those who were killed or wounded in the attack.The President said North Korea must stop its provocative actions.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 10

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 10

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 10, Monday, August 5, 2024:

US sanctions Pak, calls its missile programme a threat

US sanctions Pak, calls its missile programme a threat

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Asserting that Pakistan developing sophisticated missile technology will give it the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia, including in the United States, a top White House official said on Thursday that the Asian country's actions are an emerging threat to the United States.

US sends stealth fighter jets to join South Korea drills

US sends stealth fighter jets to join South Korea drills

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The United States has reportedly deployed stealth fighter jets to South Korea as part of ongoing joint military exercises between the two nations.

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.

Kim Jong Un Resumes His Missile Games

Kim Jong Un Resumes His Missile Games

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un was present at a missile launch on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Brazil overcome stiff North Korean resistance

Brazil overcome stiff North Korean resistance

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Defender Maicon produced an astonishing goal out of the blue to set Brazil on their way to a 2-1 win over a stubborn North Korea and spare their blushes after a shockingly bad first-half performance Tuesday.

Trump's new travel ban list includes N Korea, Venezuela

Trump's new travel ban list includes N Korea, Venezuela

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Officials said the addition shows the measure was set on the basis of security and was not a 'Muslim ban'.

Winter Olympics PIX: South Korea brings curtain down on 'Peace Games'

Winter Olympics PIX: South Korea brings curtain down on 'Peace Games'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Spectacular IMAGES from the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang, South Korea

Teary reunion between North and South Korean families after 60 years

Teary reunion between North and South Korean families after 60 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Hundreds of North and South Koreans were reunited with family members for the first time in 60 years.

N Korea nuclear test indispensable: report

N Korea nuclear test indispensable: report

Rediff.com10 May 2005

The statement is the first public one by a North Korean official since intelligence reports circulated about the possibility.

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The new missile could deliver 2,000 to 3,500 kilograms of payload to any point in the continental US, notes Rajaram Panda.

Asian Games: Gymnast Pranati disappoints

Asian Games: Gymnast Pranati disappoints

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The only Indian gymnast at the Asian Games, Nayak faltered with her landing and received a penalty to score 12.100 in the first vault.

Portugal hammer seven past N Korea

Portugal hammer seven past N Korea

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Portugal enjoyed their biggest ever World Cup victory when they overwhelmed North Korea 7-0 in Group G on Monday to end the Asian side's hopes.

Sports Shorts: North, South Korea agree to pursue joint 2032 Games bid

Sports Shorts: North, South Korea agree to pursue joint 2032 Games bid

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The two Koreas have agreed to pursue a bid to co-host the 2032 Olympic Games, they said in a joint statement on Wednesday following a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

North Korean official to visit India

North Korean official to visit India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

India had joined the international community in deploring North Korea's nuclear tests.

Timeline of Trump-Kim summit

Timeline of Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

On June 12, history was made when United States President Donald Trump shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and had extensive talks at Capella Hotel in Singapore. However, this meet has come after several twists and turns. Following is the chronology of key events leading to a historic summit between the two leaders.

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Ahead of the G-20 summit in Osaka this week, Xi has reasserted China's role as a global player, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Swaraj conveys India's security concerns to North Korean FM

Swaraj conveys India's security concerns to North Korean FM

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday conveyed India's security concerns to her North Korean counterpart Ri Su Yong in New Delhi, emphasising the significance of peace and stability in the Korean peninsula for the country.

Why McDonalds, KFC Have Gone Korean

Why McDonalds, KFC Have Gone Korean

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

The restaurant chains are riding the Hallyu wave -- a phenomenon about the growing global prominence of South Korean pop culture.

US warns N Korea against nuke tests

US warns N Korea against nuke tests

Rediff.com16 May 2005

He, however, admitted that North Korea is a 'hard target and that correctly assessing its intentions is nearly impossible'.