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Hanley's stand-out Scotland show no surprise to Hibs team-mates as ex-Newcastle and Norwich defender impresses
Encouraging rehab text gave wingback insight into new team-mate long before Easter Road arrival If some in football might have been pleasantly surprised by Grant Hanley’s stand-out, backs-to-the-wall, teeth-bared, none-shall pass, Man of the Match...

Is Belarus vs Scotland on TV? Kick-off, channel and how to watch World Cup qualifier
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Oman’s charter tourism sector records 26% growth, 93,000 passengers in 2024-2025 season
MUSCAT – The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has announced key performance indicators for the charter aviation sector during the 2024-2025 tourism season, highlighting significant growth in passenger numbers, flight operations, and economic...

Austrian Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger Meets Belarusian Opposition Leader Tsikhanouskaya
One ray of hope in this tense situation is the recent release of Siarhei Tikhanovsky, the husband of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and 13 other political prisoners in June 2025. These releases were brokered through diplomatic efforts by the U.S.,...

Steve Clarke would take victory for Scotland ‘however it comes’ against Belarus
The Scots go into the second of their September double-header with confidence after their goalless draw in their opener against Denmark in Copenhagen on Friday night. Belarus, by contrast, are trying to recover from a 5-1 thrashing by Greece in...
Chinese envoy calls for restraint following Poland drone incident
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Friday called on all parties concerned to stay calm and avoid misunderstanding and misjudgment following the Poland drone incident. China has taken note of the recent statements and responses...

Predicted Scotland XI vs Belarus: Steve Clarke makes five changes as calls made on Hibs duo and ex-Hearts ace
Scotland are away from home against Belarus in their latest World Cup qualifier. Three points on their travels will be the aim for head coach Steve Clarke and co, after a 0-0 draw away at top seeds Denmark on Friday. With the season still in its...

Steve Clarke wants Scotland to be HORRIBLE to play against as he mulls over possible changes for Belarus clash
STEVE CLARKE has revealed he talked with his Scotland stars and urged them to return to being HORRIBLE to play against. His side face Belarus in Hungary tomorrow night in their next World Cup qualifier. 4 Scotland enjoyed a good battle with...

24 students from Mumbai’s tourist spot Lonavla enjoy their first 11-day foreign trip to Belarus

What channel is Belarus vs Scotland? Live stream, TV and kick-off time for the World Cup qualifier
Scotland continue their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup when they take on Belarus on matchday two in Group C. Steve Clarke's side got off to a strong start in the qualifying phase with a credible 0-0 draw away to Denmark, with Grant Hanley picking...

OSCE ends Minsk process, raising concerns over rights of Artsakh Armenians
YEREVAN—On September 1, 2025, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Permanent Council officially announced the termination of the OSCE Minsk Process and its related structures, following a joint request by Armenia and...

Tourist arrivals in Armenia decline, Turkish visitors increase
September 4, 2025 - 18:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to Armenia’s Statistical Committee, 907,135 tourists visited the country in the first half of 2025, down from 946,162 during the same period in 2024. Arrivals from Turkey grew modestly:...

Body Of Belarusian Tourist, Who Disappeared On Mount Elbrus, Found
The Belarusian was found in the area of Terskol waterfall at an altitude of 2800 meters. A 26-year-old tourist from Belarus, who disappeared while climbing Terskolak Mountain (altitude - about 3,800 meters), was searched for in Elbrus region. As...

NATO nation makes extraordinary 'Iron Curtain' move to counter Russian threat
Will Stewart Russia Correspondent, John O'sullivan Audience editor and John O'Sullivan 03:29 ET, 12 Sep 2025 Poland has made the significant move of closing its eastern border with Belarus, labeling it as a new "iron curtain" across Europe. This...

Oman sees 26% surge in charter tourist flights
The Sultanate of Oman saw an increase of 26 percent in the number of charter flights during the 2024-2025 season, with 588 services contributing to around $80 million in revenues from accommodation, transportation, and local tours, the Ministry of...

Driver’s license conversion in Saudi Arabia: 48 countries approved; How to apply and what to do if your country's not included
If your home country isn’t on the approved list, you must attend a Saudi driving school, complete lessons, and pass written and practical tests/ Representative Image Just landed in Saudi Arabia and ready to take the wheel? Before you hit the roads...

Belarus suggests synchronizing tourism development efforts with Russia — PM
MOSCOW, August 25. /TASS/. Minsk offers synchronizing of tourist sector development operations and sharing the exchange to Moscow, Prime Minister of Belarus Alexander Turchin said at the meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry...
Cuban duo Diaz Alayo advances to semifinals at Russian Beach Volleyball League
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Cubans Noslen Diaz and Jorge Luis Alayo secured a spot today in the semifinal round of the 2025 Russian Beach Volleyball League's Victoria Cup, which will be held in Minsk, Belarus. Diaz and Alayo advanced thanks to their...

Poland Urged Its Citizens To Leave Belarus Immediately
Photo: charter97.org And refuse to travel to our country. Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Pawel Wronski said on Friday that Polish authorities recommend all fellow citizens to leave Belarus and not to travel there. This is reported by RMF FM. At...
Cubans advance to quarterfinals of Russian Beach Volleyball League
HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 5 (ACN) Cubans Noslen Diaz and Jorge Luis Alayo have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Victoria Cup, the 2025 stage of the Russian Beach Volleyball League, which is taking place in Minsk, Belarus. This Friday, they will face...