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China will face Taiwan in the hotly contested quarter-finals of the Women’s Asian Cup, which has already become a political focal point.listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareplus 2 googleAdd Al Jazeera to GoogleinformationChina’s coach Ante Milicic called on his players to be “calm and confident” in Saturday’s Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final match against Taiwan.The reigning champion is aiming for a record-extending 10th continental title, but is wary of an opponent who has shown improvement as the tournament progresses.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listTaiwan lost to…

Andrei Kelin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the UK, spoke to PA at the Russian Ambassador’s Residence in London. Photo date: Monday, February 21, 2022.Aaron Chown – Pennsylvania Images | Pa Images | Getty ImagesRussia’s ambassador to the UK told CNBC that the US and Israel’s war against Iran is “unfortunate” and that its goals and exit strategy remain unclear.Andrei Kelin said Russia has “great sympathy” for the Iranian government and said the “best end” to the escalating war in the Middle East would be “to just show them how stupid they are.””We’re still trying to understand what President…

Who: Real Madrid vs ElcheContent: Spanish soccer La LigaLocation: Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, SpainWhen: Saturday, March 14th, 9pm (20:00 GMT)How to follow: Al Jazeera Sports live coverage starts at 17:00 Japan timeAfter stumbling and dismal performances in Spain’s La Liga in recent years, Real Madrid regained momentum with a big win in the UEFA Champions League in midweek.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listNow, La Liga’s record winners turn their focus back to catching league leaders and defending champions Barcelona in Spain’s top flight.Elche arrived in Madrid with great concerns, sitting one place above the relegation zone.Al Jazeera Sports has…

On March 11, 2026, an LPG gas tanker is stuck in the Strait of Hormuz in Sinas, Oman, amid the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Benoît Tessier | ReutersIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian within hours of Tehran’s new supreme leader vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as New Delhi scrambles to reduce energy supply risks.This is Prime Minister Modi’s first call to Iran since the outbreak of war, as the world’s third-largest oil importer and second-largest liquefied petroleum gas consumer grapples with rising energy costs and panic buying amid a…

Advocacy groups and community members protest against data center laws outside the Texas State Capitol on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Austin.Austin American Politician/Hearst Newspapers | Hearst Newspapers | Getty ImagesCompanies rushing to build the massive infrastructure needed for the artificial intelligence boom are facing a growing backlash over electricity prices as households and policymakers question whether data centers are driving up electricity prices.However, a recent report from semiconductor research firm Semi-Analysis argued that data center expansion is only part of the picture, and that market design and policy decisions play a larger role in these energy price increases than…

Carlos Alcaraz will face Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of Indian Wells, while Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Zverev.listen to this article | 4 minutesinformationPublished March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareplus 2 googleAdd Al Jazeera to GoogleinformationWorld No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz won his title defense against Jack Draper 6-17-5 after a controversial refereeing decision, defeating Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday and paving the way for an Indian Wells semi-final against Daniil Medvedev.In the women’s draw, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka also advanced to the final four with a 7-6 (0), 6-4 victory over 19-year-old Canadian…

An oil pumpjack is in operation at the Inglewood Oil Field near Los Angeles, California, on March 10, 2026. Tama Mario | Getty ImagesLONDON — European stock markets ended lower on Thursday as investors focused on the Iran war and volatile global oil prices.pan-european Stocks 600 The underlying sectors were mixed, with shares closing around 0.7% lower. Chemicals and utilities led the gains, but banks dragged down the index as investors grew concerned about their exposure to the Middle East.European corporate newsshares of leonardo Shares closed 5.7% higher after the Italian defense giant reported better-than-expected sales of 19.5 billion euros…

Caller identification platform Truecaller recently released a new feature that allows one person to become a family group admin, receive alerts about fraudulent calls received by other members, and end calls on behalf of a family member if they suspect they are being scammed. The company, which has more than 450 million users, first launched the feature in a handful of countries including Sweden, Chile, Malaysia and Kenya in December. Truecaller said that after seeing promising results, it decided to expand around the world, including India, its largest market. This feature is free and allows users to create groups even…

CHENGDU, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 28: Two women walk past a Tesla store on September 28, 2024 in Chengdu, China. Tesla continues to expand its presence in China by showcasing electric vehicles and fostering Gigafactory innovation. (Photo by Chen Xin/Getty Images)Chen Xin | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesTesla’s Sales of Chinese-made electric vehicles rose year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, regaining some of the ground lost to China’s BYD.Tesla sold a total of 127,728 Chinese EVs in January and February, up more than 35% from 93,926 a year earlier, according to data released by the China Passenger Car…

Four days after his appointment as Iran’s new supreme leader, the world finally got a glimpse of Mojtaba Khamenei’s worldview. But Khamenei, now elevated to the status of ayatollah and referred to by his followers as the “noble leader” of the Islamic revolution, did not appear in the video or issue an audio statement. Instead, he issued a long written message outlining his views on the course of the war, praising the Iranian military and demanding reparations for those who attacked Iran, which was then purportedly read out on state television. This message was quickly disseminated through a new Telegram…