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Feature: Beijing Guoan's Dutch coach embraces Chinese football culture

"If people feel there is a future in football, more players will be motivated to have a good career. It's my goal to help China reach a higher level in football," says Beijing Guoan technical coach Jason Vermeer.

by sportswriters Li Chunyu, Yue Dongxing and Gong Bing

BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Taking a football with him, Beijing Guoan's technical coach Jason Vermeer frequents the Chinese c

Free Baloch Movement marks Nuclear Test anniversary in London, demands removal of weapons from Balochistan

London [UK] May 29 (ANI): The Free Baloch Movement (FBM) commemorated the anniversary of Pakistan's nuclear tests conducted in 1998 in Balochistan by organising a protest and awareness campaign in London, advocating for international intervention against the ongoing militarisation and nuclear presence in the area.

The gathering was led by FBM Vice President Shahzavar Baloch, who delivered an impassioned speech de

Indian Men's Hockey Team leaves for European leg of FIH Pro League 2024-25

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 29 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team has departed from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, ahead of their European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, which is scheduled to take place in Amstelveen, the Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium from June 7 to 22.

India will kick off their European leg with back-to-back encounters against the Netherlands on 7th and 9th June, f

BNM stages protest outside Pakistan Embassy in The Hague, marks May 28 as 'Black Day'

The Hague [Netherlands], May 28 (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a protest outside the Embassy of Pakistan in The Hague on Tuesday to mark May 28 as 'Black Day,' commemorating the anniversary of Pakistan's nuclear tests conducted in Balochistan's Chagai district in 1998.

Demonstrators gathered to denounce what they described as the use of Baloch soil for nuclear testing without the consent or consid

Indian women's hockey team leaves for European leg of FIH Pro League 2024-25

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 28 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team departed from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for Amsterdam on May 28 morning, kicking off the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25 (Women).

The team will train in Amsterdam, Netherlands, until June 8 before heading to London, UK, for their first four matches against Australia and Argentina. India will take on the Austr

New Delhi slams Western narrative on India-Pakistan conflict

The foreign minister has dismissed speculation about a potential nuclear escalation in South Asia

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has dismissed speculation about a potential nuclear escalation with Pakistan, stating that "at no point was a nuclear level reached," calling the claims "astonishing."

In a recent interview with the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung,

NATO chief fears Trump-Zelensky conflict could derail summit NYT

Mark Rutte is reportedly hoping to keep any meeting between the two short and sweet

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte fears that tensions between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky could undermine the bloc's upcoming summit in the Netherlands, The New York Times reported on Monday.

Citing European officials and diplomats, the outlet has said that Rutte has sought to k

My aim is to make the most of this opportunity: Defender Suman Devi Thoudam after triumphant return to Indian women's hockey team

New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Suman Devi Thoudam, who last played for India back in the year 2022, recently made a remarkable return to the Indian women's hockey team after a gap of three years as she made it to the squad, which is set to play in the upcoming European leg of the FIH Pro League 2025.

Speaking on her return, Suman said, 'I'm thrilled to be making a comeback to the Indian squad. I first joined th

Free Balochistan Movement to stage protests across UK and Europe on May 28 over Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests

London [UK], May 26 (ANI): The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) has announced a series of coordinated protests across the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe on May 28 to mark the 27th anniversary of Pakistan's nuclear tests in Balochistan.

According to a press statement issued by the FBM, the demonstrations aim to demand international recognition of the lasting human, environmental, and health impacts of the nuclear

Russian missiles fool US-made Patriots Ukrainian military

Iskanders use decoys and maneuvering to confound air defenses, Kievs Air Force spokesman has admitted

US-designed Patriot air defense systems are struggling to keep pace with Russia's missile technology, particularly the Iskander missiles, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Igor Ignat admitted on Monday.

Kiev has long praised the MIM-104 Patriot as a vital part of its arsenal following the deplo

"There's a realistic chance to qualify for World Cup if we stick to the plan in FIH Hockey Pro League," says India VC Hardik Singh

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): Placed in a strong third position on the points table as they resume their campaign in the away leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men), India Vice Captain Hardik Singh emphasized the importance of finishing the prestigious tournament on top.

On June 7, India will continue its FIH Hockey Pro League campaign against the Netherlands at Amstelveen. Currently, India is in the t

BNM holds photo exhibition, awareness campaign in Zwolle to highlight human rights violations in Balochistan

Zwolle [Netherlands], May 26 (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) Netherlands Chapter on Sunday organised a photo exhibition and awareness campaign in Zwolle to highlight ongoing human rights violations in Balochistan.

The exhibition featured a series of photographs depicting enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and other alleged atrocities committed by Pakistani security forces against civilians

Truth vs. Fear: Exposing 9 Myths Surrounding the Euro in Bulgaria

Bulgarians have been targeted by a wave of disinformation against the country's upcoming entry into the eurozone. Parties like "Revival," some politicians, and self-proclaimed experts flood media and social networks with manipulations, half-truths, and outright lies. Meanwhile, government institutions and pro-European parties respond sluggishly and without clear explanations, resorting mostly to slogans like ?We want t

Lando Norris rides pole to victory at Monaco Grand Prix

(Photo credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images)

Lando Norris won his second Formula One race of the season on Sunday, riding his pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix to victory.

Norris took over the lead on the second-to-last lap after race leader and defending circuit champion Max Verstappen of the Netherlands was forced to take his second required pit stop on the penultimate lap. The Red Bull driver's strategy

Rutte Faces First Big NATO Test As Trump Pressure Looms

Preparations are under way for what could be the most delicate NATO summit in years and Mark Ruttes first real test as Secretary-General.

Fittingly for the longest-serving Dutch prime minister in history, it will take place in familiar surroundings his hometown, The Hague, in late June.

According to NATO officials in contact with RFE/RL, Rutte will need all his diplomatic skills to ensure it is a successful