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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,...


Turning data into growth: strengthening tourism measurement to unlock investment and economic diversification in Sao tome and Principe

Sao Tome, 5 June 2026 - Tourism is widely recognized as one of Sao Tome and Principe's most promising pathways to economic diversification....


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Fuel shock and aircraft shortages test airline recovery

Fuel shock and aircraft shortages test airline recovery

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airline executives from around the world are meeting in Rio de Janeiro this weekend amid growing concerns that...

Learn from Ukraine, Gulf wars on defense spending, Taiwan advised

Learn from Ukraine, Gulf wars on defense spending, Taiwan advised

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan should use its defense money more wisely and learn from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, especially...

Ballistic missiles fired toward Bahrain, Kuwait by Iran

Ballistic missiles fired toward Bahrain, Kuwait by Iran

CAIRO, Egypt: Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait early on June 6, Bahrain's government said, adding...

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,...

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S&P keeps one-year rule for IPO inclusion in stock indexes

S&P keeps one-year rule for IPO inclusion in stock indexes

NEW YORK CITY, New York: S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided against changing its rules to allow newly public mega-cap companies to enter...

AI firm urges coordinated slowdown if risks become too high

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has called for greater industry coordination to ensure developers...

UniCredit, Commerzbank clash over investor support for bid

MILAN, Italy: Commerzbank said on June 5 that shares equivalent to 7.85 percent of its capital have been tendered under UniCredit's...

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...

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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...


Omani authorities rescue all 24 Indian crew after fire incident on oil tanker MT Marivex: Indian Embassy in Muscat
Omani authorities rescue all 24 Indian crew after fire incident on oil tanker MT Marivex: Indian Embassy in Muscat

Muscat [Oman], June 8 (ANI): All 24 Indian crew members aboard the oil tanker MT Marivex were safely rescued by Omani authorities after...


Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham among '14-15 potential starters' for England at FIFA World Cup
Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham among '14-15 potential starters' for England at FIFA World Cup

London [UK], June 8 (ANI): England manager Thomas Tuchel has said that Jude Bellingham faces strong competition for a place in the...


UAE welcomes joint statement on Sudan
UAE welcomes joint statement on Sudan

ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE welcomed the joint statement on Sudan, which reaffirmed the shared commitment to supporting...


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