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Bahrain Handball Team Eye Strong Start at Home
Bahrain will set the ball rolling at the 3rd Asian Youth Games when their handball side faces Hong Kong in the opening match at 7:00 pm at the Bahrain Handball Federation Arena in Um Al Hassam - Sports Hall B. Their match not only launches...

150 Best Sony Pictures Classics Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer
(Photo by Copyright © Everett Collection / Everett Collection) The latest: Blue Moon hits theaters October 17. For more than 30 years, Sony Pictures Classics has been a leader in bringing films to audiences all around the world. Founded in 1992 as...

Dimash Qudaibergen Unites Hearts in Mexico: Cultural Bridge Between Kazakhstan and Latin America
ASTANA – Dimash Qudaibergen once again conquered Latin America, performing to a sold-out audience of 15,000 at the Palacio de los Deportes on Oct. 10, following his first solo concert in the region at Mexico City’s iconic Auditorio Nacional on...

Wings of Tradition: Falconry Festival Takes Flight in East Kazakhstan Region
OSKEMEN — The sacred land of the East Kazakhstan Region’s Ulan district hosted the Shygys Salburyny international festival on Oct. 8-11, bringing together 148 participants from seven countries. The event, which marked its fifth anniversary this...

Going for gold
ASIAN YOUTH GAMES – HISTORY beckons as five sports kick off their respective competitions tomorrow in the third Asian Youth Games, being hosted by the kingdom under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad. Matches in handball, volleyball,...

World News | Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Meets Kazakhstan Counterpart, Reaffirms Defence Partnership
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Mereke Kuchekbayev, Chief of Land Forces of Kazakhstan, on the sidelines of the United Nations Triangular Cooperation Conference (UNTCC)...

The late Aga Khan’s last personal treasures go on sale
Towards the end of October a spray of painterly fireworks will appear in a rare display as Christie’s London prepares to auction a private collection of Indian, Iranian and Ottoman art. More than 90 paintings acquired since the 1960s by Prince...

Sports Briefs for Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
Former Elma great wins world wrestling gold; Aberdeen Youth Football fundraiser ends Saturday SUBMITTED PHOTO Former Elma wrestler Kevin Pine (1) stands atop the podium after winning a gold medal at the Veteran World Wrestling Championships on...

Play It Again Sports Scoreboard - Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS SOCCER Normal Community West 1, Edwardsville 1 Waterloo Gibault Catholic 1, Breese Central 0 Highland 2, Alton 0 Father McGivney Catholic 3, Collinsville 0 Belleville West 2, Granite City 0...

Nottingham Forest: Marinakis Eyeing Title-Winning Manager to Replace Postecoglou
Nottingham Forest could look to hire Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers next year amid growing uncertainty over his future in Scotland, journalist Alex Crook has revealed. The City Ground outfit are not ruling out another change in the dugout following...

Indonesia Crowned Overall Champion at 2025 ASEAN Bowling Championship in Kazakhstan
TEMPO.CO, Astana, Kazakhstan - The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Astana, Capital of Kazakhstan, has emerged as the overall champion of the 2025 ASEAN Bowling Championship, hosted by the Malaysian Embassy in Astana on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The...

Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation celebrates Dede Korkut’s legacy in Kazakhstan
The 7th International Festival titled “Korkut and the Sounds of the Great Steppe,” dedicated to the folk and musical art of Turkic peoples, has opened at the “Dede Korkut” Memorial Complex located in the Karmakshy district of the Kyzylorda region,...

Where to watch Latvia vs. England: Latest team news and TV information
England will aim to officially secure their ticket to next summer's World Cup finals when they make the trip to face Latvia on Tuesday night. Thomas Tuchel's England continue to go from strength to strength, with the German boss ticking off...

Where to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria: Latest team news and TV information
Spain will look to take one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on Bulgaria in their next qualifier. La Roja continued their perfect start to their qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Georgia in their previous...

Where to watch Portugal vs. Hungary: Latest team news and TV information
Portugal have the chance of confirming their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup next year when they welcome Hungary in their next qualifier. Roberto Martinez's side had to tough it out against the Republic of Ireland to maintain their perfect...

Where to watch Italy vs. Israel: Latest team news and TV information
Italy return to Udine on Tuesday night knowing that just a single point against Israel will be enough to confirm their place in the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Luciano Spalletti's side edged an unforgettable nine-goal thriller when the two teams met...

Highlights and goals: North Macedonia 1-1 Kazakhstan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a great...

Highlights and goals: North Macedonia 1-1 Kazakhstan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a great...

Wales v Belgium LIVE: Meunier puts visitors in front after Rodon opener
Wales are behind at the Cardiff City Stadium. Joe Rodon headed Craig Bellamy's men in front after just eight minutes, finishing brilliantly from a Sorba Thomas corner. But Belgium have restored parity after Ethan Ampadu was penalised for handball,...

Azerbaijan joins Turkic music festival in Kazakhstan
Astana, October 13, AZERTAC Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Arts Center hosted the gala concert of the international folklore and music festival "Korkyt Zhane Uly Dala Sazy" (Melodies of Korkud and the Great Steppe). Supported by the provincial governor...