Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Infantino says Qatar migrant workers take pride from hard work

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When asked about the conditions of workers building World Cup stadiums and infrastructure in Qatar, FIFA President Gianni Infantino replied that migrant employees take pride in their hard work. Infantino said workers would feel proud about building stadiums for this year’s tournament in the Gulf nation. The head of football’s world governing body was asked … Read more

Ministers abandon efforts to turn back migrant boats in the English Channel

English channel

Just over a week before they were to be challenged in court, the UK government scrapped plans to send back individuals crossing the English Channel. Campaigners argue that the strategy, which would empower Border Force personnel to stop boats and return people to France, is inhumane and dangerous. The PCS civil servants’ union described the … Read more

Migrant irregular crossings into EU highest in six years

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Irregular border crossings by migrants into the EU reached a new high in the first quarter of this year, according to Frontex, the EU’s border protection agency.   The number of attempted crossings from the EU to the UK has nearly tripled since the same period last year, according to the report. “The first quarter … Read more

T20 World Cup: Pakistan look to end losing streak against favourites India

Pak vs Ind

DUBAI: Babar Azam’s Pakistan will look to end their losing streak against India at the Twenty20 World Cup when the two rivals begin their title race in a Sunday blockbuster. India have beaten Pakistan in all of their 12 matches at the T20 and 50-over World Cups. However, Pakistan come into the Super 12s contest … Read more