Author: Pragynesh

Pragynesh has completed his Masters degree in political science from Calcutta University and is a former research intern of Foreign Policy Research Center. He writes on topics related to geopolitics, political economy and international security.

Saudi Arabia-Huawei Pen Deal as China Lurks in Gulf Territory

Xi Jinping’s visit to Saudi Arabia has resulted in a large-scale tech infrastructure development deal between the Gulf nation and Chinese tech giant Huawei, Reuters reported. Chinese and Saudi firms also signed 34 deals for investment in green energy, information technology, cloud services, transport, construction, and other sectors, the state news agency SPA reported. It gave no figures but had earlier said the two countries would seal initial agreements worth $30 billion. Xi said he was on a “pioneering trip” to “open a new era of China’s relations with the Arab world, the Arab countries of the Gulf, and Saudi…

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Is Portugal Better Without Cristiano Ronaldo? - Asiana Times

Cristiano Ronaldo watched from the bench as Portugal opened the floodgates with Goncalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick in their 6-1 thumping of Switzerland, sending the Portuguese to the quarter-finals. Ramos…You Beauty Cristiano Ronaldo being benched after his angry reaction to being substituted in Portugal’s loss to Korea was the headline before the game commenced. However, as the players took to the pitch, they showed how well they can take care of the business without their main man. A 21-year-old filled in his boots and how. Goncalo Ramos opened the scoring in the 16th minute when he received the ball from…

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Germany Out Of The FIFA World Cup 2022 Despite Coming Back Against Costa Rica - Asiana Times

Germany exited the group stages of the FIFA World Cup for a second tournament running despite coming back from a goal behind to beat Costa Rica 4-2. Germany started knocking on the door in the first minute itself when Jamal Musiala used Thomas Mueller’s decoy run to the left to cut inside and fire a shot from outside the box, forcing Navas into a low diving save. Germany Dominate Early In the 9th minute, Ikay released Musiala to run through the Costa Rican Midfield, who spotted Raum’s overlapping run on the left and released the ball to him. Raum delivered…

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Argentina Nullify Poland as Both Qualify for RO16 Of FIFA World Cup 2022 - Asiana Times

Argentina beat Poland 2-0 at stadium 974 as both teams qualified for Round 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.  Szesney Keeps Poland In the Game Argentina was the dominant team in the first half while Poland mostly sat back and soaked the pressure. In the 6th minute, Lionel Messi had the first real attempt at goal in the game as he regained possession after getting dispossessed and hit a low effort from outside the box, saved comfortably by Szesney. In the 9th minute, Di Maria played a pass from the right that found Messi in a central…

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Portugal Down Uruguay as Fernandes Brace Seals Place in FIFA World Cup RO16 - Asiana Times

Portugal dismantled Uruguay 2-0 to secure their spot in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 as Bruno Fernandes stole the show for the Europeans. Quite First Half The game started with few chances as both teams looked goal-shy. While Uruguay hardly threatened Portugal’s penalty box, Portugal controlled possession and had some brilliant passages of play but none resulting in many clear-cut opportunities. In the 3rd minute, Ronaldo headed the ball inside the Uruguay penalty box from a Mendes throw-in to set up William on the volley, who fired it high and wide. In the 7TH minute,…

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Senegal Kicks Hosts Qatar Out of The FIFA World Cup 2022 To Secure Important 3 Points - Asiana Times

Senegal sent hosts Qatar out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 They secured a 3-1 win over the minnows making them the first team to crash out of the tournament. Senegal was Dominant from The Start Senegal looked purposeful from the get-go as they looked to turn around their fortunes after their opening-day loss to the Netherlands. In the 23rd minute, Gueye received a pass from Mendy and played a quick one-two with Diatta before unleashing a low drive just wide of the target from outside the area. Senegal finally took the lead in the 40th minute. Diatta released a…

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<strong>Brazil Turn on the Style To Get Past Serbian Challenge as Richarlison scores a Brace and Neymar Limps Off</strong> - Asiana Times

Brazil zoomed past Serbia 2-0 as Richarlison scored a brace to get them off to a winning start in their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign while Neymar came off with a serious-looking injury. Brazil took charge early on in the game as Neymar came close to scoring a cheeky goal directly from the corner. Serbian goalkeeper came to the rescue in the 26th minute when Danilo squared the ball to Silva who threaded a brilliant pass to serve the ball on a platter for Vinicious junior to latch on to. However, the Serbian keeper reacted quickly to push the ball…

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Spain Blow Costa Rica Away in opening FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture

In the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Spain defeats Costa Rica. Spain blew Costa Rica out of the water as they thumped them 7-0 to start their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign in an emphatic fashion. Spain got the first chance of the match in the 4th minute when Pedri threaded in a beautiful ball over the top of the Costa Rica backline only for Dani Olmo to shoot it wide. Spain got close again in the 8th minute when Busquets laid off the ball to Pedri for him to play in Asensio whose first-time shot was…

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Argentina Shocked as Saudi Arabia Pulls Off the Impossible Upset lost (2-1) - Asiana Times

Argentina started the game well dominating possession and controlling the pace and tempo of the game. The first chance came in as early as the 2nd minute of the game as Di Maria collected the ball on the left flank and squared it to Lautaro Martinez inside the penalty box. The Inter Milan star dropped a shoulder before running into a couple of defenders, with the ball falling in the path of Lionel Messi. THE ARGENTINE SKIPPER shifted the ball on his favored left foot and curled a shot in the bottom right corner, only to be denied by a…

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