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[ad_1] North Korean defender Jang Guk-cheol (front) and Japan’s Ayase Ueda (Philip Fung) compete for the ball.Japan look set to reach the final stage of their 2026 World Cup qualification without kicking a ball after FIFA announced that matches in North Korea will not be postponed.North Korea was scheduled to hold a qualifying match in the capital Pyongyang on Tuesday, but five days before the match, officials suddenly announced that the isolated country could not play as host without providing a reason.On Friday, the Asian Football Confederation announced the cancellation of the match, and over the weekend, the International Federation…

[ad_1] North Korean defender Jang Guk-cheol (front) and Japan’s Ayase Ueda (Philip Fung) compete for the ball.Japan look set to reach the final stage of their 2026 World Cup qualification without kicking a ball after FIFA announced that matches in North Korea will not be postponed.North Korea was scheduled to hold a qualifying match in the capital Pyongyang on Tuesday, but five days before the match, officials suddenly announced that the isolated country could not play as host without providing a reason.On Friday, the Asian Football Confederation announced the cancellation of the match, and over the weekend, the International Federation…

[ad_1] Whether you’re a Bitcoin maximalist, think it’s a huge scam, or somewhere in between, what’s not up for debate is that Bitcoin mining consumes a lot of energy. It means to do it. To keep costs as low as possible, miners look for cheap energy. The lower your energy costs, the greater your profits. And few countries have lower energy costs than Iceland. An explosive increase in demand for cheap electricity means Iceland has become a global hub for Bitcoin mining, but Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdóttir is not happy about this.In a (paywalled) interview with the Financial Times…

[ad_1] As a major tiger range country, Bangladesh has spent an astonishing amount of money over the past two decades on conservation of the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). However, the big cat population declined during this period.According to the last census conducted in 2018, only 114 tigers remain in the Bangladesh region of the Sundarbans, compared to 440 in 2004.Bengal tigers are found only in the Sundarbans in Bangladesh. His three parts of the mangrove forest are designated as wildlife sanctuaries, but there is no reserve dedicated to tigers.Experts cite inefficient and inadequate conservation efforts as the main reason…

[ad_1] The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’re reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. In an ever-evolving world where innovation leads the way to the future, Dubai Museum of the Future, in collaboration with its strategic partner Visa, is committed to being at the forefront of innovative solutions that drive positive change. At the heart of this collaboration is a mutual commitment to uplifting individuals, businesses, and economies and fostering thriving communities as the foundation for a brighter, more optimistic future for all.Museum of the Future is an iconic landmark in Dubai that…

[ad_1] ©Reuters Investing.com — Most Asian stocks ranged from flat to low on Monday as Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average retreats from its all-time high and sentiment remains tingly ahead of this week’s key economic data. did. Local markets received a moderate lead from Wall Street as U.S. stock indexes closed modestly lower on Friday. U.S. stock futures are also treading water in Asian trade as a flurry of Federal Reserve speakers and inflation data are released later this week. Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average falls from record high Japan’s index was Asia’s worst performer, falling 0.7% as investors locked in recent…

[ad_1] Vuan Ma Thuot, Vietnam (AP) — Le Van Tam is well aware of how the vagaries of global trade determine the fate of small coffee farmers like him.He planted his first coffee in 1995 on land on the outskirts of Buon Ma Thuot city in the central highlands of Vietnam. For many years, his focus was on quantity, not quality. Tam used large amounts of fertilizers and pesticides to increase yields, and world prices dictated his performance.And in 2019, he partnered with Le Dinh Thu of Aeroco Coffee, an organic exporter to Europe and the US, to adopt more…

[ad_1] Written by Peter Hoskinsbusiness reporter5 hours agoimage caption, Shenron in the center of the park includes a roller coasterSaudi Arabia has announced that it will build a theme park based on the famous Japanese anime series Dragon Ball, sparking mixed reactions from fans.The company behind the project says it will feature a 70-meter (229.6-foot) dragon at its center and at least 30 vehicles.The park will be the world’s first attraction based on a popular media franchise.The announcement also drew criticism from fans, citing Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.According to Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), which is wholly owned by the…

[ad_1] The opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’re reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. In 2007, Italian-American performance artist, tap dancer, and comedian Mina Riccione received a call from her agent offering her a gig in the UAE. Riccione was a little apprehensive at a time when information about the country and surrounding region was limited in the United States. However, she dispelled all her fears and landed in Dubai. And this was the beginning of her journey that would forever change her life and the landscape of comedy in the GCC.”I thought,…

[ad_1] A Queensland woman says she felt like she had been “slapped in the face” by an unexpected fee she was not made aware of during the process.Kirsty McConnell was initially advised by a that she would only need $27,000 for 5% rent on a one-bedroom apartment. The apartment cost her $365,000, and since she had $45,000 in savings, she thought she would be left with a significant amount of cash.However, the 26-year-old was then told she would need more than 10% of her down payment ($38,000) because the HECS debt was not factored into her original mortgage application.Kirsty was…