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Iran faces same-day entry, exit mandate for FIFA World Cup matches in United States

Tehran [Iran], June 7 (ANI): The Iranian national football team has been subjected to a same-day entry and exit requirement for the...


CAMEROON-MBALMAYO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE SERVICES

(260607) -- MBALMAYO, June 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Patients wait for free medical consultations provided by the 25th batch of the Chinese...


Iran accuses US of denying visas to football team officials ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Iran has accused the United States of denying visas to a significant number of officials and support...


FIFA WC: Iran beat Mali 2-0 in final pre-tournament friendly; to leave for Tijuana

Antalya [Turkiye], June 5 (ANI): Iran will head into their FIFA World Cup base at Tijuana after they defeated Mali 2-0 in a friendly...


Three African nations push ahead with landmark gas project

Algeria, Nigeria, and Niger have launched a new phase of construction aimed at completing a section of the pipeline Algeria, Nigeria,...


"Humble, but more ambitious than ever": Ruben on Portugal's FIFA World Cup aspirations

Lisbon [Portugal], June 5 (ANI): Portugal star Ruben Dias spoke on his side's FIFA World Cup aspirations, saying that the team is 'humble...


Shakira, Burna Boy set to bring 'Dai Dai' magic at 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony

New York [US], June 5 (ANI): Pop icon Shakira, along with Nigerian sensation Burna Boy, are set to perform at the opening ceremony...


"This Portugal generation has everything": Ex-Portuguese star Simoes on team's WC chances

Lisbon [Portugal], June 4 (ANI): Former Portugal footballer Antonio Simoes, part of the 1966 FIFA World Cup squad that achieved their...


Ebola center should not be reserved for Americans only virologist

The facility should treat local patients as well if outbreaks occur in the region,OyewaleTomori has said A planned Ebola treatment...


NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINA-WUSHU EVENT

(260604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nigerian youth practice martial art movements during a Chinese Wushu event in Abuja, Nigeria,...


Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Tehran [Iran], June 3 (ANI): Iran will play their FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture behind closed doors against Mali in Turkey on Thursday...


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Former Spirit staff face long road back after airline shutdown

Former Spirit staff face long road back after airline shutdown

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The sudden collapse of Spirit Airlines has left thousands of pilots, flight attendants, and other employees...

Hegseth links migration concerns to D-Day anniversary event

Hegseth links migration concerns to D-Day anniversary event

PARIS, France: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a speech marking the anniversary of the D-Day landings to urge European countries...

Norway's Crown Princess put on waiting list for lung transplant

Norway's Crown Princess put on waiting list for lung transplant

OSLO, Norway: Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been put on a waiting list for a lung transplant after her health got worse,...

Jared Kushner’s luxury resort project in Albania in eye of storm

Jared Kushner’s luxury resort project in Albania in eye of storm

TIRANA, Albania: Thousands of people in Tirana protested this week against a plan to build a luxury resort on a sensitive stretch of...

After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon

After evacuation warning to villages, Israel strikes southern Lebanon

DIBBINE, Lebanon: Israel's air force carried out strikes in several areas of southern Lebanon on June 5, and the military told people...

North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea, on June 4, revealed a new facility for producing fuel used in nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong...

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EU weighs supply chain diversification requirements

EU weighs supply chain diversification requirements

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Commission is considering new legislation that could require companies in sensitive sectors to diversify...

Strong hiring streak gives Fed room to hold rates steady

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. labor market continued to outperform expectations in May, with employers adding more jobs than forecast...

Amazon reveals warehouse robot that responds to commands

DARTFORD, England: Amazon introduced a new generation of AI-powered warehouse robot capable of responding to conversational instructions,...

Record SpaceX listing targets $75 billion raise and $1.77T value

NEW YORK CITY, New York: SpaceX is preparing for what could become the largest initial public offering in history, a deal that may...

Honeywell-backed Quantinuum jumps in strong market debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Quantinuum, the quantum computing company backed by Honeywell, saw its shares rise sharply in its Nasdaq debut...

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Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says
Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...


Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus
Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...


El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts
El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...


Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak
Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...


Brazil tabs Ederson to replace Wesley on WC roster
Brazil tabs Ederson to replace Wesley on WC roster

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo) Brazil called up Atalanta midfielder Ederson on Sunday to replace the injured defender Wesley...


7 OPEC+ nations announce second straight 188,000 bpd output increase for July
7 OPEC+ nations announce second straight 188,000 bpd output increase for July

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Seven OPEC+ countries have announced a second consecutive monthly increase in oil production, agreeing...


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