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Iran strike damages Bahrain building, Kuwait intercepts missiles
An Iranian missile strike damaged an eight-storey residential building in Bahrain, while Kuwait intercepted two ballistic missiles early on Sunday, June 28, as the conflict entered its 121st day, 11 days after…
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Austria, Algeria advance after dramatic 3-3 World Cup draw
Kansas City: Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round…
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US strikes Iran again as Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait
Dubai: The US military launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday, June 28, at the direction of President Donald Trump, while Tehran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating tensions that…
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Colombia, Portugal draw 0-0, both make World Cup knockouts
Miami Gardens: Colombia finished the World Cup ‘s opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday, June 27, night. Both squads had already secured spots…
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Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1, enters FIFA World Cup knokouts
Atlanta: Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday, June 27, night. The African nation was…
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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,430
Caracas: The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, has risen to 1,430, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. Rodriguez on Saturday, said on state television that 3,238…
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Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to reach World Cup knockouts
Philadelphia: Croatia earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round, getting goals from Nikola Vlašic and Luka Sucic to beat Ghana 2-1 on Saturday, June 27. Ghana had already clinched a…
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England beat Panama 2-0 to reach favourable World Cup path
East Rutherford: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half, lifting England over Panama 2-0 Saturday and into what appears to be a more favourable bracket for the knockout…
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US may relocate military bases from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia: Report
The United States is considering relocating some military bases or operational functions from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia as part of a review of its military posture in the Middle East following Iranian…
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26/11 mastermind’s aides at Shoaib Akhtar’s brother’s funeral
New Delhi: The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, in Islamabad has come under scrutiny after senior members of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including its…
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Pakistan emerged as peacemaker after US-Iran deal: Shehbaz
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan has emerged as a “peacemaker” in the world after its efforts for peace in West Asia culminated in the signing of an…
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Three years of war leave deep scars on Sudan’s survivors
Khartoum: Three years of war have devastated much of Sudan. The impact has been pressed into the skin of survivors, and their memories. Thousands of people are dead. Millions are displaced. Associated…
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Trump visa reforms not aimed at India: US Ambassador Gor
Washington: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has sought to reassure Indians over the Trump administration’s immigration measures, saying changes to the US visa system are “not targeted at India” and that…
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Venezuela quake toll over 900 as rescue efforts continue
The situation in Venezuela grew more desperate by the hour as residents searched through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings, three days after a devastating one-two punch of 7.2 and…
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Saudi Arabia urges world to stop attacks on Palestinian children
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has called on the international community to take urgent action to stop violations against Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip. The appeal was made by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative…
