USMNT remains 16th in October FIFA rankings

The October 2025 FIFA rankings are out, and the United States Men’s National Team have dropped another place. The USMNT, fresh off a win against Australia and draw against Ecuador in the October international window, fell one place to 16th in the...

FIFA rankings: India drops to 136, Spain retains top spot

New Delhi: In the most recent FIFA World Rankings, the men's senior national team fell to 136th place, their lowest ranking since November 2016, continuing Indian football's miserable run on the international front. The Blue Tigers' problems are...

The Russian side rejected the offer to sell a stake in the Serbian NIS

AK&M 17 October 2025 14:06 On October 16, 2025, the Croatian operator of the Adriatic pipeline JANAF suspended cooperation with Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) due to US sanctions against the Serbian oil and gas company. This is reported by foreign...

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill one and injure seven

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon on Thursday night killed one person and injured seven others in what Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned as a breach of a ceasefire in place since last year. Footage of the strikes showed massive explosions...

Growth, reform, Russia: Von der Leyen in the Western Balkans

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had a busy schedule when she visited the Western Balkan states of Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo and North Macedonia this week, all in just under three days. She has been to...

Expressway Between Mostar and Imotski to be Constructed

October the 17th, 2025 – An expressway between Mostar in neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina and Imotski in the Dalmatian hinterland is set to be constructed. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, a contract for the construction of an expressway between...

Montenegro mafia leader wanted for murder and torture arrested in Marbella

The National Police have captured in Marbella the right-hand man of the leader of the Kavac Clan - the Montenegrin mafia. The detainee, who was the subject of an international arrest warrant, is charged with the murder of an individual from a...

I tracked down a people-smuggling kingpin

A suspected people smuggler, part of a global network bringing migrants into Europe, is living freely in Italy despite an international warrant for his arrest. Usman Ali is accused of smuggling hundreds of people into the Continent and is at the...

Explorer of the Seas Completes 25 Years of Service for Royal Caribbean

The Explorer of the Seas is completing its 25th year in service for Royal Caribbean International this month. Built at the Kværner Masa-Yards in Finland, the 142,000-ton ship was delivered to the company on September 28, 2000. As the second ship...

Man City rocked by Rodri blow with up to five missing vs Everton as Pep Guardiola gives injury update

Rodri has not recovered from the injury he picked up at Brentford Manchester City could be missing five players for the Everton game as Pep Guardiola assesses his options. The Blues returned from the international break on Thursday but Rodri was...

Montenegro to host 2026 EU-Western Balkans summit

PODGORICA, Oct. 17 — The 2026 EU-Western Balkans summit will take place on 1 June in Montenegro, European Council President António Costa announced after meeting Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović. “It will be wonderful to hold the summit in...

Ogwu championed women empowerment, global peace, equitable development

The late first woman to serve as Nigeria’s permanent representative at the United Nations, Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, has been described as a distinguished diplomat and scholar defined by a commitment to women’s empowerment, global peace and equitable...

Praggnanandhaa hails Carlsen for setting benchmark for excellence in chess: 'Continues to inspire many players'

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa described world No 1 Magnus Carlsen as someone who continues to inspire players every single day, with the five-time world champion’s authority still unchallenged for more than a decade now. The Indian chess...

The Application of the EES System led to longer Detentions at EU Borders

The introduction of the new Entry/Exit system (EES) at the external borders of the European Union in the past seven days has caused noticeable crowds, especially at the crossings to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where longer delays of passengers have...

Every Premier League team's top England goalscorer in order – plus one team with none

Another international break has come and gone to the delight of many, but it was a significant time for one of the Premier League's brightest stars. Bukayo Saka became Arsenal's top goalscorer for England while playing for the club following his...

Rijeka Becoming Hit Cruise Destination With More Ships in 2026

October the 18th, 2026 – Rijeka is becoming a hit cruise destination with more and more ships announced for 2026. Increases have been recorded year on year in this northern Adriatic city thus far. As Morski writes, Rijeka has been increasingly...

Why Maccabi tel Aviv fans have been banned from Aston Villa match

Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv in their next UEFA Europa League home game on November 6. Unai Emery's men won their first two matches in the league phase against Bologna and Feyenoord. They travel to face another Dutch side, Go Ahead Eagles, on...

Socceroos Abroad: Bos vs Hrustic as we return to club action

Our CommBank Socceroos return to club action this weekend after a strong international window, with players featuring across Europe, Asia, and the United States. In the Netherlands, Jordan Bos will go head-to-head with fellow Socceroo Ajdin...

Driver didn't warn me I had got on the wrong coach - am I owed a refund? DEAN DUNHAM replies

On a recent city break, my wife and I booked a trip for two from Ljubljana in Slovenia to Umag in Croatia, costing £40 with a big international coach company. When we boarded, the driver scanned our tickets. People were sitting in our seats, which...

Cyprus ranks 14th in global passport power index

A country’s passport remains a key indicator of global mobility, reflecting how easily citizens can travel abroad without requiring a visa. Where Cyprus stands The Cypriot passport now ranks 14th in the world, tied with Bulgaria, according to the...