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More than 1,000 civilians killed in Sudan drone attacks, says UN
Khartoum: Drone strikes killed more than 1,000 civilians in war-torn Sudan in the first five months of 2026, a senior United Nations official said Monday. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker…
- Middle East
UK court upholds Palestine Action terror ban on appeal
London: The British government acted lawfully when it banned the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, the Court of Appeal in London ruled on Monday, June 15. Chief Justice Sue…
- World
British leader expected to impose teen social media ban
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for young teenagers Monday, June 15, designed to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. Britain…
- Sports
Ayari brace helps Sweden thrash Tunisia 5-1, top Group F
Monterrey (Mexico): Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday night to move atop Group F. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres…
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Ivory Coast beats Ecuador 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026
Philadelphia: Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years. The teams combined to…
- World
Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782, deaths reach 181
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths, the Congolese Ministry of Health said in a statement on social platform X on Sunday evening. However,…
- World
Oil supply could take months to return to normal: Energy experts
High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday. It will likely…
- Middle East
Death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes
Deir al-Balah: The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Sunday, July 14, as Israeli military operations continued despite a stalled and fragile ceasefire…
- Middle East
US-Iran deal to end war delayed, Trump fumes at Netanyahu
The signing of the US-Iran deal to end the war has been delayed by a few hours due to Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, US President Donald Trump told the…
- Middle East
Three dead in Beirut after Israeli strikes on suburbs
Three people were killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, Jun 14, according to Lebanon’s civil defence. The Israeli military announced that it launched strikes on Beirut targeting Hezbollah…
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FIFA WC: Australia spoil Turkey’s World Cup return with 2-0 win
Vancouver: Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night. Goalkeeper Patrick…
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Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 for first World Cup win since 1990
Foxborough: Coach Steve Clarke made it clear he didn’t enjoy his first two experiences leading Scotland during lackluster showings in the European Championship. So far the sport’s biggest stage has brought him…
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FIFA WC 2026: Brazil rallies for 1-1 draw against Morocco
East Rutherford: Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday, June 13, in a pulsating, high-profile group match at…
- Middle East
Palestinian football chief denied US entry for World Cup
Ramallah: The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jibril Rajoub…
- Sports
US cruises past Paraguay 4-1 in FIFA World Cup opener
Inglewood: Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half, and the US opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a…
