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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roma striker Shomurodov takes Uzbekistan to first ever World Cup
Roma striker Eldor Shomurodov is going to the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico, as Uzbekistan have qualified for their first ever World Cup. They have officially booked their spot at the competition thanks to a 0-0 draw in the United Arab Emirates this evening. Advertisement It guaranteed second place in Group A of the AFC section in qualifying, behind Inter forward Mehdi Taremi's Iran. This is the first time that Uzbekistan have ever managed to qualify for a World Cup competition and is a huge moment in the history of the nation. Uzbekistani history made by Shomurodov ROME, ITALY – APRIL 19: Eldor Shomurodov of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Verona at Stadio Olimpico on April 19, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Shomurodov became the first player from Uzbekistan to work in Serie A, joining Genoa in 2020, then going on to represent Roma, Spezia and Cagliari. He scored seven goals with five assists in 37 competitive appearances for Roma this season, helping them qualify for the Europa League and finish fifth in Serie A. Shomurodov is the captain of Uzbekistan and has 41 goals in 81 senior caps for his country.
Arab Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Arabi signs Sobirov ahead of new season
KUWAIT CITY, May 28: Al-Arabi has strengthened its volleyball squad by signing Uzbekistani professional Islam Sobirov as part of its early preparations for the upcoming season. Standing at an impressive two meters, Sobirov is known for his powerful free-kicks and offensive prowess. This season, he earned the Best Striker Award in Oman and was also named Best Player in the 2023-2024 Thai League. Sobirov brings valuable international experience, having played professionally in Oman, the Czech Republic, and Thailand. In addition, Al-Arabi has bolstered its roster by signing Burgan players Yousef Mandeel and Abdulrahman Al-Mulla, along with new signings Mishaal Al-Khawaled and Fahad Al-Kout. These strategic moves reflect the club's strong ambition to compete at the highest level in the upcoming season.
NDTV
29-04-2025
- Business
- NDTV
After Pak Airspace Closure, San Francisco-Delhi Flight Time Up 4 Hours
After India unveiled a slew of diplomatic measures following last week's terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed, Pakistan responded by - among other steps - closing its airspace to Indian airlines. The measure has affected flights to and from North America the most, increasing the time taken to fly to Delhi from San Francisco, for instance, by nearly four-and-a-half hours. According to a blog by flight tracking website Flightradar24, flying from Delhi to cities in North America requires a fuel stop without access to Pakistan's airspace. Air India, it said, has established refuelling stops in the Austrian capital of Vienna and Denmark's capital Copenhagen, with the former getting most of the traffic. The website said AI127 from Delhi to Chicago used to fly through Pakistan's airspace and covered 12,500 kilometres, taking, on average, 14 hours and 47 minutes to cover the distance. Now that the flight has to avoid Pakistan's airspace and make a stop to refuel, it has to cover nearly 15,000 km, taking over 19 hours to get to Chicago. Some Air India flights from North America are also stopping in Vienna or Copenhagen to refuel while returning to India. AI174 from San Francisco to Delhi used to take 15 hours and 25 minutes non-stop. With a refuelling stop in Vienna, the total time taken to get to Delhi is now over 20 hours. The blog said regional flights are getting affected too, with the IndiGo flight 6E1806, which used to take 2 hours, 18 minutes from Delhi to the Uzbekistani capital of Tashkent now taking 5 hours, 30 minutes and travelling through Iran and Turkmenistan. Airlines' Take In a post on X on April 24, Air India had said it expected some Air India flights to or from North America, UK, Europe, and Middle East would have to take an extended route. "Due to the announced restriction of Pakistan airspace for all Indian airlines, it is expected that some Air India flights to or from North America, UK, Europe, and Middle East will take an alternative extended route. Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen airspace closure that is outside our control. We would like to reiterate that at Air India, the safety of our customers and crew remains top priority. To check if your flight is affected by this disruption, please call our Contact Centre on 011 69329333, 011 69329999 or visit our website the airline wrote on X. In a travel advisory, IndiGo had said, "We're closely monitoring the situation following the sudden airspace closure by Pakistan. Some of our international flights remain impacted. Please check your flight status and rebooking options India's Steps A day after the attack, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had said that Pakistani nationals will not be allowed to travel to India under the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Visa Exemption Scheme. The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, Mr Misri announced, will be suspended immediately until "Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism", and the Integrated Check Post at Attari will be closed with immediate effect. "Those who have crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before May 1," the foreign secretary said. Another major announcement was that the defence/military, naval and air advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi have been declared "persona non grata" and have to leave India. A day later, India had also revoked most visas issued to Pakistanis, including medical visas. Pakistan's Measures Pakistan responded two days after the attack, announcing that it was closing its airspace for Indian airlines. A statement by the Pakistan government said it "shall exercise the right" to put all bilateral agreements - including the key Simla agreement - on hold. The country also suspended all visas under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme, except for Sikh religious pilgrims.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
List of countries from where it's 'nearly impossible' to get a US visa
Rwanda tops the list of 10 countries from where it's almost impossible to get US visa. It is difficult to get a US visa if you are from any African country but Rwanda has been named the hardest country to immigrate to the US from in 2025, Irish Star reported citing a recent study by Brooks Law Firm that analyzed the immigration scenario after Donald Trump became the president. The Trump administration has started a major crackdown on immigrants, arresting and deporting migrants. It maintains that US visas are not an entitlement but a privilege and has to be protected like a privilege. The study focused on four key metrics: visa refusal rates, passport power, green cards issued per 100K citizens and immigration-related online searches per 100k people. "The data was collected from official US government sources, passport indexes, and search analytics between January and March 2025," the report said. List of the top 10 countries where it's almost impossible to get US visa Rwanda by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo Algeria Guinea Burundi Senegal Uzbekistan Gambia Benin Uganda Kenya Uzbekistan is a non-African country in the list. Uzbekistani citizens face a 64.41% B visa refusal rate. According to the study, Kenyan citizens demonstrate an overwhelming interest in US immigration, with 2,610 searches - the highest number by far among all countries studied. But they face a high visa refusal rate of 63.32 per cent. The US government has recently revoked existing visas issued to all South Sudanese passport holders and barred further entries of the country's nationals due to a failed deportation case. US accused Sudan of taking advantage of Washington and announced the first such blanket sanction in Trump's second term. African countries were not included in the 2025 Visa waiver program either. It was not a new decision but no change was made regarding the African countries. The Trump administration has revoked wartime law Alien Act to remove members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua from US soil though several legal hurdles have come in the way.
Irish Daily Star
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Star
US immigration is 'nearly impossible' if you're from one of these 10 countries
The most challenging countries to immigrate to the US from in 2025 have been revealed, and most are located on the same continent. The study , carried out by Brooks Law Firm , analyzed multiple factors affecting immigration difficulty from various countries. The new research comes as the United States is reevaluating its immigration laws, spearheaded by President Donald Trump . Each country received a score based on four key metrics: B visa refusal rates, passport power, Green Cards issued per 100K citizens, and immigration-related online searches per 100K people. The higher the score, the greater the country's immigration challenges. The data was collected from official US government sources, passport indexes, and search analytics between January and March 2025. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump branded 'disgusting' as he honors Pope Francis in 'baffling' way Read More Related Articles 'Hideous' Trump hangs self-portrait next to portrait of greatest political rival Rwanda was named the hardest country to immigrate to the US from in 2025. This is primarily due to high visa refusal rates and limited Green Card allocations. African countries dominated the list, making up eight of the top ten. Recently, the US released its updated Visa Waiver Program list, excluding all 54 African nations while granting visa-free access to 40 countries from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East—highlighting the ongoing disparities in US immigration policy. Algeria came in second, followed by Guinea, Burundi, and Senegal. Uzbekistan broke the pattern of African countries, ranking sixth. Uzbekistani citizens face a 64.41% B visa refusal rate. Gambia, Benin, Uganda, and Kenya rounded out the top ten. According to the study, Kenyan citizens demonstrate an overwhelming interest in US immigration, with 2,610 searches - the highest number by far among all countries studied. Sadly, they also face a high visa refusal rate of 63.32%. Tensions have been high as the Trump administration has cracked down on undocumented immigrants living in the US. Last month, ICE agents deported hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador. These individuals are alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, and their removal is part of the administration's broader efforts to deport "the worst offenders." The administration has also cracked down on student protesters. The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and legal permanent resident, marked the first in a series of arrests by ICE in recent weeks. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
