After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.
The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.
Iranian tourists with visas will be barred for six months in case they are ‘unable or unlikely’ to go back because of the war, Australian officials said.
Concern for the safety of the players had grown after Iranian state media criticized them for not singing the national anthem at a game in Australia.
The president of the Palestinian Authority isn’t attending the U.N. General Assembly in person after the Trump administration denied him and his delegation visas.
When world leaders meet in New York this month, several plan to recognize a Palestinian state, but Palestinian leaders may not be there to revel in the moment.
When world leaders meet in New York this month, several plan to recognize a Palestinian state, but Palestinian leaders may not be there to revel in the moment.
The move will stop, at least temporarily, travel for medical treatment, attending university, visiting relatives or conducting business.
The move will stop, at least temporarily, travel for medical treatment, attending university, visiting relatives or conducting business.
The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.