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Cuba's Raul Castro to be indicted by US for 1996 attack on aircraft

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:32:41 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Cuba's Raul Castro may be indicted by the United States, a U.S. Department of Justice official said late on May 14.

The exact timing of the possible charges is not clear, as they still need approval from a grand jury, but an official said it could happen very soon.

The case may involve the 94-year-old former Cuban president, who is Fidel Castro's brother, and is expected to focus on the

Why Trumps China trip signifies the end of American primacy

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:16 GMT

Washington is no longer confronting Beijing from a position of unquestioned domination

Last week's Trump-Xi summit produced no dramatic declaration or historic treaty - yet its importance may prove far greater than any immediate deliverable. What happened in Beijing was not a breakthrough in policy but a breakthrough in recognition: the United States openly acknowledged China as an equal center o

BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CHINESE BRIDGE-CHINESE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:18:07 GMT

(260518) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A contestant competes during the Brazilian final of the 19th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 17, 2026. The Brazilian final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students and the 19th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Fore

Gobal birth rates plunged after smartphones FT

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:34:46 GMT

Fertility dropped sharply across several countries following the widespread adoption of the devices, the outlet said

Smartphones and weaker face-to-face relationships could be contributing to plunging birth rates worldwide, particularly among young people, as global fertility is declining at a record pace, the Financial Times has reported, citing researchers and demographic data.

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Smartphones linked to plunging global birth rates FT

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:34:46 GMT

Fertility rates dropped sharply across several countries following the widespread adoption of the devices, the outlet said

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Global birth rates plunged after smartphones FT

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:34:46 GMT

Fertility dropped sharply across several countries following the widespread adoption of the devices, the outlet said

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Natus Vincere dominates competition for IEM Atlanta title

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:19:05 GMT

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Natus Vincere completed an unbeaten playoff run with a 3-0 victory over GamerLegion on Sunday in the grand final of the Intel Extreme Masters Atlanta event.

Legacy swept BetBoom Team 2-0 in the best-of-three third-place match.

Winning the best-of-five grand final earned Natus Vincere the $125,000 first prize. GamerLegion collected $

US manufacturing fraudulent case for invasion Cuban foreign minister

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:37:32 GMT

Havana has rejected an Axios report claiming it discussed possible drone strikes on bases in Guantanamo and Florida

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla has accused the US of fabricating a pretext for a potential invasion following an Axios report claiming that the island had acquired attack drones from Russia and Iran.

Rodriguez Parrilla described the Axios report as an attempt

US intelligence points to drone threat from Cuba Axios

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:37:32 GMT

The news outlet claimed that the island has received attack UAVs amid fear of an invasion

Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran and discussed possible attacks on US assets in the region, Axios claimed on Sunday, citing classified intelligence reports.

US President Donald Trump imposed an oil embargo on the Caribbean island in February, prompting blackouts and

US building fraudulent case for invasion Cuban foreign minister

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:37:32 GMT

Havana has rejected an Axios report claiming it discussed possible drone strikes on bases in Guantanamo and Florida

Rodriguez Parrilla described the Axios report as an attempt

UAE tops second day of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Brazil finishes second

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:55:34 GMT

ABU DHABI, 17th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The competitions of the final round of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship, being held at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, continued today with the kids, youth, and juveniles divisions, amid record participation of 1,400 male and female athletes from various nationalities and academies, in an enthusiastic and competitive atmosphere that reflected the global status reac

In China, Xi let Trump play the suitor

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:46:04 GMT

The US president arrived with flattery, CEOs and a need for premidterm trade wins, Beijing stayed formal and refused to budge on core issues

China maintained the upper hand during US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing this week. He visibly tried to ingratiate himself with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but his counterpart made no attempt to reciprocate.

Trump has been heaping praise o

Global steel prices rise across major markets; China output stays under pressure: Goldman Sachs

Sun, 17 May 2026 12:31:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Global steel prices continued to strengthen across major markets in April and early May, with Brazil emerging as the strongest-performing region, while China's steel production remained under pressure amid delayed implementation of capacity cuts, according to a recent Goldman Sachs report.

In its latest 'Global Steel: The Steel Market Barometer - May Update' report, Goldman Sachs

Venezuela deports Nicolas Maduro ally Alex Saab amid US criminal investigations

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:01:04 GMT

Caracas [Venezuela], May 17 (ANI): The government of Venezuela on Saturday (local time) announced the deportation of businessman and former minister Alex Saab, citing ongoing criminal investigations against him in the United States.

In a post on X, the Venezuelan Migration Authority (SAIME) released a statement by the government, which stated, 'The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reports the d

Germany legend Neuer set for World Cup return after retirement reversal

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:31:32 GMT

Berlin [Germany], May 17 (ANI): Bayern Munich and Germany legend Manuel Neuer is all set to wear the prestigious national colours once again, agreeing to come back from retirement to feature in his fifth FIFA World Cup this year.

After announcing his retirement in 2024, the 2014 FIFA World Cup winner and multi-time Bundesliga-winning goalkeeper has been convinced by team's manager Julian Nagelsmann, as per a Sky

India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani

Sun, 17 May 2026 08:31:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): Former NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani on Sunday outlined a strategic roadmap as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia disrupt global supply chains and drive up energy costs.

Speaking with ANI, Virmani suggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in the immediate term, while aggress

Iran Says 30 People Executed Since Start Of War

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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US Lets Russian Oil Waiver Linked To Iran War Expire, Reimposing Sanctions

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has allowed a controversial waiver on sanctions targeting Russian seaborne oil to expire, reimposing restrictions that had temporarily enabled countries such as India to continue purchasing Russian crude despite Western efforts to curb Moscow's wartime revenues.

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Israel, Hezbollah Exchange Attacks After Extending Cease-Fire

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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US Lets Russian Oil Waiver Linked To Iran War Expire, Reimposing Sanctions

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Trump Says Iran Will Have 'A Very Bad Time' If Deal Not Made

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Iran's Top Negotiator Says World On 'Cusp Of New Order' As Trump Reiterates Warning

Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker and top negotiator in talks aimed at ending the war with the United States, said on May 16 that shifting geopolitics mean that the "the world stands at the cusp of a new order."

Citing comments by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who hosted US Pr

Trump Says 'Clock Is Ticking' For Iran

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Trump: 'Clock Is Ticking' For Iran

US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to reporters after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 15, 2026.

US President Donald Trump on May 17 urged Iran to "get moving," threatening severe consequences in a post on Truth Social.

"For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST,

"Security model failed in today's complex world," says Iranian Envoy to India

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:58:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Iran Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali hailed the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting as an opportunity to highlight that a security model has failed in today's complexity.

In a post on X, he said, 'The BRICS Summit in India is an opportunity to highlight a key reality: a security model based on guarantees of security and prosperity by a single power--even a major one--has failed

Siddhant Banthia, Alexander Donski clinch ATP Challenger doubles title

Sat, 16 May 2026 20:31:25 GMT

Lisbon [Portugal], May 17 (ANI): India's Siddhant Banthia, alongside his Bulgarian partner Alexander Donski, clinched the doubles title at the Oeiras 4 2026 ATP Challenger 100 tournament in Portugal on Saturday.

The unseeded Indo-Bulgarian duo defeated Portugal's Tiago Pereira and Spain's David Vega Hernandez 6-3, 6-2 in the final, sealing the victory in just one hour and three minutes on the clay court, as per O

UAE leads second day of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship as Brazil finishes second

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:36:06 GMT

ABU DHABI, 16th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The final round of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Championship continued at Mubadala Arena with competitions for kids, youth, and juveniles, drawing a record 1,400 athletes from around the world. The UAE topped the second day standings ahead of Brazil and Russia, while Al Jazira Club led the academies rankings followed by ADMA Academy and Al Ain Club.

The event was attended

US cannot decide South Africas G20 participation minister

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:44:17 GMT

No single member can decide to bar another countrys membership, Pretorias International Relations Minister has said

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has said the US cannot exclude Pretoria from the December G20 Summit, noting that the country is a founding member.

Lamola was interviewed while in New Delhi, India, for the Meeting of BRICS Minist

Luke Coffey On How Tehran Has Adapted Kremlin Negotiation Tactics

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:35:24 GMT

WASHINGTON --As Washington weighs its next steps with Tehran, some analysts see familiar patterns emerging -- not from the Middle East, but from the Kremlin's playbook.

In an interview with RFE/RL,Luke Coffey,a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute focusing on national security and transatlantic relations, said Iran appears to be borrowing directly from Russia's negotiation strategy: Prolong talks, seek concessio

CPL 2026: Trinbago Knight Riders retain star quartet ahead of new season

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:32:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders have retained their core Caribbean stars ahead of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026, keeping hold of Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine and Akeal Hosein through the league's right-to-match system.

The quartet played a central role in TKR's title-winning campaign last season, with Hosein earning Player-of-the-Match honours

Iranian Authorities Report 30 Executions Since Start of the War

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Iran Soccer Team Set To Travel To Turkey For World Cup Preparations

Iran's soccer team is scheduled to travel to Antalya, Turkey, on May 18 to begin its training camp, compete in friendlies, and to finalize formalities ahead of its planned journey to the US for the 2026 World Cup.

A squad of 30 players is traveling for the training camp, but the number will be reduced to a maxi

USWNT star Sam Coffey (knee) recovering after surgery

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:40:30 GMT

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United States Women's National Team midfielder Sam Coffey is recovering after undergoing minor knee surgery earlier this week, her club team, Manchester City, announced Friday.

Manchester City didn't elaborate on the nature of Coffey's injury or the surgery. The team said Coffey would 'work on recovery over the summer.'

Coffey, 27, left the NWSL's Portland

Global mayors gather in Chengdu to discuss sustainable urban development

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:17:58 GMT

CHENGDU, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Mayors and city representatives from around the world gathered in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu this week to discuss how cities can respond to mounting pressures from climate change, population aging, resource constraints and public safety risks.

The 2026 World Mayors Dialogue, held from May 13 to 15, brought together representatives from 26 countries, 32 cities and five int

India's BRICS trade surges to $416 Billion, but widening deficit raises policy imperative ahead of 2026 Summit

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:02:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): India's trade engagement with BRICS nations has grown strongly over the past five years, but the widening trade deficit poses a key policy challenge as New Delhi prepares to host the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Thursday and Friday. According to a report by Rubix Data Sciences, India's bilateral trade with the other 10 BRICS countries touched $416 billion in CY2025, registering a

Patriotic protest or hate march What is Unite the Kingdom

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:10:59 GMT

Thousands of police officers will be deployed in London for Tommy Robinsons rally

Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' rally is so controversial that the British government has deployed the latest surveillance technology against attendees and banned speakers from entering the country. What are they so scared of?

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected at the Unite the Kingdom rally in

Explainer: From hantavirus to norovirus, cruise ships face renewed health scrutiny

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:45:17 GMT

Public health experts say the recent outbreaks highlight the ongoing challenge of balancing disease prevention, transparent risk communication and normal international travel in the post-pandemic era.

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- A hantavirus outbreak linked to an Antarctic cruise expedition and a series of norovirus infections aboard major cruise vessels this May have renewed concerns

Simon Hemlot appointed as Head Coach of Gulf Giants for upcoming ILT20 season

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:19 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 15 (ANI): Adani Sportsline on Friday announced the appointment of veteran Australian cricket strategist Simon Helmot as Head Coach of Gulf Giants ahead of the upcoming season of the International League T20 (ILT20) later this year.

Helmot brings more than two decades of experience across domestic, international and franchise cricket, including assignments in some of the world's le

Amid spiralling relations, Cuban government meets CIA Director Ratcliffe in Havana

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:34:37 GMT

Havana [Cuba], May 15 (ANI): Amid strained bilateral ties between Cuba and the United States due to Washington's repeated caveats towards the communist government in the Caribbean country, a US delegation led by the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Ratcliffe, visited Havana for talks with Cuban officials.

In an official statement issued by the Cuban government on Thursday (local time), the Cuban

Viral Russian traveler killed by Ukrainian drone - media

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:05:54 GMT

The man known as Sasha the Horse set out to reach Brazil while pulling a makeshift wagon

An eccentric Russian man, who became famous for attempting to reach South America on foot while pulling a makeshift wagon, was reportedly killed in a Ukrainian drone strike.

Bryansk Region Governor Aleksand

Viral Russian traveler killed by Ukrainian drone media

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:05:54 GMT

The man known as Sasha the Horse set out to reach Brazil while pulling a makeshift wagon

An eccentric Russian man, who became famous for attempting to reach South America on foot while pulling a makeshift wagon, was reportedly killed in a Ukrainian drone strike.

Bryansk Region Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz said a man was killed on Wednesday in the village of Staraya Pogoshch, near the border w

Brazil extend coach Carlo Ancelotti through 2030 World Cup

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:13 GMT

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Brazil announced that coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 World Cup.

The 66-year-old Italian took over Brazil's national team in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid and has led the side to five wins, two draws and three losses through his first 10 matches.

'I arrived in Brazil a year ago. From the

BRICS role in global governance "more critical than ever," says South Africa Minister Ronald Lamola

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:01:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): In a powerful assertion of the Global South's rising influence, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, underscored the evolving mandate of the BRICS nations during the high-profile Foreign Ministers' meeting in the Indian capital.

In a post on X, the Minister highlighted that 'Since its inception, BRICS has supported multilateralism and

For Haitians in Argentina, new traditions take root far from home

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:14 GMT

BUENOS AIRES (CN) - In 2015, when Loy Joseph, 29, spent her first Christmas in Argentina, she cried through most of it. The following year was not much different. Haiti felt impossibly far from Rio Negro, the Patagonian province where she had landed, speaking little Spanish and unsure whether she would stay.

By December 2024, the homesickness had changed shape. Joseph conducted the gospel choir she now direc

'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:05:17 GMT

Amnesty said it had confirmed the executions of at least 2,707 people globally in 2025. Of these cases, 2,159 were in Iran, a figure more than double that of 2024, Amnesty said.

But the UK-based rights group said that, as in previous years, its total "does not include the thousands of executions" that it believed were carried out in China, the world's most prolific user of the death penalty, due to "the state sec

El Salvador: Human Rights Lawyer Still in Jail One Year on

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:31:00 GMT

(Washington, DC) - The prominent anti-corruption lawyer Ruth Lopez remains in pretrial detention in El Salvador with her case under judicial seal one year after her arrest, Human Rights Watch said today. Salvadoran authorities should guarantee Lopez a pr

The Lions Face Each Other in Beijing

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:08:06 GMT

Trump and Xi Jinping at the table where Iran, Taiwan, Russia, Israel, and Venezuela are no longer separate conflicts

"Empires rarely fall for lack of strength. They fall when they realize too late that they can no longer order alone the world they helped build."

The table where no one roars for free

This week, the two most powerful men on the planet meet in China. Don

The Lions Face Each Other in Beijing

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:38:06 GMT

Trump and Xi Jinping at the table where Iran, Taiwan, Russia, Israel, and Venezuela are no longer separate conflicts

The table where no one roars for free

This week, the two most powerful men on the planet meet in China. Donald Trump arrives in Beijing with accumulated urgencies. Xi Jinping waits with the patience of someone who does not need elections every four years nor

Five Takeaways From Ravens' 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:36:00 GMT

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The Ravens' 2026 schedule has been released, giving a road map for Head Coach Jesse Minter's first season.

Here are the five biggest takeaways from this year's slate:

The Ravens have a runway to build early momentum under Minter.

The Ravens won't face a team that made last year's playoffs until November.

The first seven opponents the Colts, Saints, Cowboys, Tit

Instant Analysis of the Chargers 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:35:00 GMT

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TheChargers 2026 regular-season scheduleis out.

Go here forChargers single-game tickets.

Here are the biggest takeaways from the Chargers 2026 schedule:

Opening at home x2

The Chargers will open the season at SoFi Stadium for a fifth straight season.

But they will do so against a team they have rarely seen in Week 1 the

Opinion On the Question of Who Should Lead the Global South

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:25:40 GMT

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As BRICS expands its membership and Western-led institutions face renewed uncertainty, an increasingly familiar question has resurfaced across policy circles, think tanks, and academic debates: who should lead the Global South? The question has gained urgency as the liberal international order enters one of its deepest crises in decades

Mick Shots: A scheduling ditch; whistling for Pete

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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FRISCO, TexasYea on the 2026 NFL schedule. Better coming out on time Thursday than potentially when could have been a week later.

And tell you what, since we already know when three of the Cowboys' 17 games will be played, not sure there will be a tougher stretch from a physically draining standpoint than the first three games of the season, along with wherever Dallas plays

At least 4 killed in armed attack in western Ecuador

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:15:51 GMT

QUITO, May 18 (Xinhua) -- At least four people were killed Sunday night in an armed attack in Ecuador's western Manabi province, police said Monday.

The attack occurred on the Simon Bolivar road in the rural area of San Isidro, Sucre canton, while the victims were traveling in a vehicle.

Police said armed men intercepted the vehicle and opened fire repeatedly, killing the occupants at the scene.

Xinhua Headlines: Beyond glass cases: museums build bridges between civilizations

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:17:45 GMT

BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Li Duo wandered past the weather-worn statues of Angkor Wat, soaking in the timeless charm of the ancient ruins and delving into the civilization that created them -- all without ever setting foot in Cambodia.

At the Meet You Museum in Beijing's trendy 798 Art Zone, an exhibition featuring 122 artifacts from the National Museum of Cambodia is offering Chinese visitors a rare glimpse i

Across China: Unattended backpacks, midnight walks, and a sense of safety unique to China

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:17:38 GMT

BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- What would happen if someone left a backpack full of personal belongings unattended in one of China's busiest commercial areas?

YouTuber "Because I'm Lizzy" decided to figure out in southwest China's Chongqing last year. After spending about 100 minutes wandering through the city's winding streets, sampling local delicacies and taking in its neon-lit nightlife, she returned to find ev

Venezuela deports former minister of industry and national production Saab

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:15:11 GMT

CARACAS, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Venezuelan authorities said Saturday that former Industry and Production Minister Alex Saab had been deported under the country's immigration law to face investigation in the United States over alleged crimes.

Saab is suspected of committing multiple crimes in the United States and the deportation procedure was carried out in accordance with Venezuelan law, the Administrative Service

Hulk hungry for trophies with Fluminense

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:17:52 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil forward Hulk said on Saturday he was ready to help Fluminense challenge for titles after joining the Rio de Janeiro club on a free transfer from Atletico Mineiro.

The 39-year-old faced the media in his first press conference since signing an 18-month deal with Fluminense earlier this month, and promised to do all he could to help deliver silverware for his new clu

Brazil defender Paulo Henrique suffers World Cup injury scare

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:17:45 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Brazil defender Paulo Henrique faces a race to be fit for the FIFA World Cup after missing Vasco da Gama's Serie A match against Internacional on Saturday with an ankle injury.

The 29-year-old right-back sprained his right ankle during Vasco's midweek Copa do Brasil draw with Paysandu and had to leave the pitch on a stretcher.

"The player is undergoing intensive treatmen

Romario questions Vinicius before World Cup

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:16:09 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Legendary striker Romario said Friday that Vinicius Junior should not be expected to orchestrate a FIFA World Cup triumph this summer, saying the forward has underwhelmed at international level.

Despite boasting a prolific scoring record for Real Madrid, Vinicius has managed only eight goals in 47 appearances for his country.

"In football, we speak through numbers," Roma

Dorival returns for third Sao Paulo spell

Sat, 16 May 2026 06:49:37 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil head coach Dorival Junior has been appointed as the manager of Sao Paulo for a third time, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Friday.

The 64-year-old replaces Roger Machado, who was sacked after a 3-1 Copa do Brasil defeat at Juventude on Wednesday.

He agreed to a deal that runs until December and will be joined by assistants Lucas Silvestre and Pedro Soter

Venezuelan gas platform explosion injures 6 workers

Sat, 16 May 2026 03:15:16 GMT

CARACAS, May 15 (Xinhua) -- An explosion at a natural gas platform on Lake Maracaibo in western Venezuela triggered a fire on Friday, injuring six workers, state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) confirmed.

In a statement, PDVSA said the incident occurred at a plant in the waters of Lake Maracaibo in Zulia state, triggering the activation of industrial safety emergency protocols, including th

China drawn with Spain in FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:45:13 GMT

WARSAW, May 16 (Xinhua) -- China has been drawn into Group F alongside Spain, Nigeria and New Caledonia for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026, following the official draw held in Lodz, Poland on Friday.

The tournament, featuring 24 teams across six groups, will take place in Poland from September 5 to 27, with the final scheduled for September 27 in Lodz. The matches will be played across four host cities: Bi

Cote d'Ivoire unveils official squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:45:08 GMT

ABIDJAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Cote d'Ivoire national football team head coach Emerse Fae on Friday in Abidjan announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The squad, which contains few surprises, consists of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and nine forwards, including almost all of the team's key p

Xinhua world new summary at 0030 GMT, May 16

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:15:17 GMT

WASHINGTON -- Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire that took effect last month, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said Friday.

"The April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress," State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott said on X. (Israel-Lebanon-Ceasefire)

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GAZA/JERUSALEM -- Three Palestinians were kil

Peru to hold presidential runoff after no candidate wins majority

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:15:08 GMT

LIMA, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Peru will hold a presidential runoff after no candidate won more than 50 percent of the vote in the April 12 election, according to results released Friday by the National Office of Electoral Processes.

With all ballots counted, Keiko Fujimori of the right-wing Popular Force party led with 17.18 percent of the vote, followed by Roberto Sanchez of the left-wing Together for Peru party at

South Africa becomes world's top citrus exporter

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:16:14 GMT

CAPE TOWN, May 15 (Xinhua) -- South Africa exported 2.9 million tonnes of citrus in 2025, becoming the world's largest citrus exporter by volume, the Department of Agriculture has confirmed.

"This great achievement is one that should be celebrated by all South Africans. To overtake a citrus export giant like Spain, even by a small margin, is no easy feat. We are known for our world-class quality fruit and strict

China Focus: Global mayors gather in Chengdu to discuss sustainable urban development

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:20:58 GMT

The 2026 World Mayors Dialogue, held from May 13 to 15, brought together representatives from 26 countries, 32 cities and five in

Blackouts and shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Hospitals across Cuba are suspending surgeries, struggling to keep lifesaving equipment running and facing severe medicine shortages as blackouts and fuel shortages push the countrys healthcare system deeper into crisis, senior UN officials warned on Friday.

The UN has issued an urgent call for international support as Cuba grapples with a worsening humanitarian crisis fuelled by a prolonged energy blockade and t

Global energy and trade disruption pushing millions towards poverty

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Disruptions to global energy supplies and trade corridors are driving up the cost of food, transport and essential goods worldwide, slowing economic growth and increasing pressure on vulnerable households and debt-strapped developing countries.

UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres has again urged governments to step up the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy as war and climate risks create unprecedented

Ex-Brazil boss Dorival in Sao Paulo sights

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:45:11 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil head coach Dorival Junior is the frontrunner to fill Sao Paulo's vacant managerial role, according to widespread media reports.

Club officials have held preliminary talks with the 64-year-old following the dismissal of Roger Machado, news outlet Uol reported on Thursday.

Dorival, who was in charge of Brazil's national team from January 2024 to March 2025, h

Colombia boss backs James for World Cup

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:45:13 GMT

BOGOTA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo has backed Minnesota midfielder James Rodriguez to be fit for the FIFA World Cup, describing him as key to the team's hopes in the tournament.

Rodriguez, 34, was Thursday included in Colombia's preliminary squad of 55 players for football's showpiece event, which begins next month in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

"He wants to arrive in the

Brazil renews Ancelotti contract until 2030

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:16:37 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as manager of Brazil's national team for another four years, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday.

The 66-year-old Italian joined Brazil last May on a deal running until this year's World Cup, which begins next month in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

"For the past year, we have been working to take t

Venezuela begins to rework foreign debt, state oil company arrears

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:15:24 GMT

CARACAS, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Venezuela has begun a "comprehensive and orderly process" to restructure the country's foreign debt and that of the state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), the government announced Wednesday.

The measure aims to lighten the country's financial burden and redirect resources toward national economic recovery, according to an official release posted by Venezuelan Com

Brazilian strategy aims to financially choke organized crime: minister

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:15:12 GMT

BRASILIA, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's newly launched anti-crime strategy seeks to cut off funding for organized crime, Brazilian Justice and Public Security Minister Wellington Lima said Wednesday.

"We will produce a real financial strangulation, cutting off the oxygen supply to organized crime," Lima said in an interview on the program "Good Morning, Minister" on the state-owned Brazil Communication Company.

ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan man

Mon, 18 May 2026 15:40:08 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (CN) - Minnesota state prosecutors filed criminal charges against a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Monday in relation to the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in January.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced 52-year-old ICE

Iran drives global executions to highest level since 1981: Amnesty

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:22:56 GMT

The UK-basedrights groupsaidIrancarried out 2,159 executions in 2025, more than double the previous years total and the countrys highest figure since 1981.

Amnesty said the rise reflected a broader trend in countries where authorities had tightened control by restricting civic freedoms and silencing dissent.

This trend was strongest in countries where the authorities have tightened their grip on power by re

Why is African cinema out of the picture at the Cannes Film Festival

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:05:43 GMT

The absence of African-made films among the 22 contenders for this year's Palme dOr might suggest African filmmakers are still struggling to break into the worlds most prestigious film festival.

Not least because there is no shortage of film production across the continent.

Nigeriaalone produces around 2,500 films a year via what's known as "Nollywood", while South Africa has become a major base for interna

Tropical forests still under pressure despite slowdown in losses

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:31:02 GMT

Tropical regions lost 4.3 million hectares of primary forest during the year, an area roughly the size of Switzerland,figuresfrom Global Forest Watch run by the World Resources Institute and the University of Maryland showed.

The total was down 36 percent from 2024, when extreme wildfires drove tropical forest destruction to record levels. But forest loss still remained 46 percent higher than it was 10 years ago.

France boss Deschamps unveils 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:31:51 GMT

Deschamps, who will leave his post as head coachafter the tournament,revealed the 26 players headed to the tournament during the evening news on French broadcaster TF1.

Mbapp, 27, will lead a group which includes his Madrid teammate Aurlien Tchouamni as well as Paris Saint-Germain stars OusmaneDembl,Dsir Dou, Bradley Barcola and Warren Zare-Emery.

Bayern Munich's Michael Olise, Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram a

France boss Deschamps unveils 26-man list for 2026 World Cup

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:31:51 GMT

Deschamps, who will leave his post as head coachafter the tournament,revealed the 26 names for the 48-team tournament during the evening news programme of the Frenchbroadcaster TF1.

Mbapp, 27, will lead a group which includes his Madrid teammate Aurlien Tchouamni as well as theParis Saint-Germainstars OusmaneDembl,Dsir Dou, Bradley Barcola and Warren Zare-Emery.

Bayern Munich's Michael Olise, Inter Milan's

Trump's talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Venezuela

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:02:42 GMT

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Twice this week, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in turning Venezuela into his country's 51st state. The latest came via a Truth Social post Tuesday with a map showing the South American country filled with the U.S. flag.

Previous statements doubtin

EBMUD Enshrines the Legacy of its First Black Board Member William Bill Patterson - Post News Group

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:17:59 GMT

EBMUD Enshrines the Legacy of its First Black Board Member William Bill Patterson - Post News Group

3 Killed in Bomb Blast in Pakistans South Waziristan - Khaama Press

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:14:45 GMT

3 Killed in Bomb Blast in Pakistans South Waziristan - Khaama Press

RBA and DFCRC Release Findings From Project Acacia

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:46:48 GMT

RBA and DFCRC Release Findings From Project Acacia

One person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh, WHO says - Bangladesh

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:38:02 GMT

One person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh, WHO says - Bangladesh

Stan Bowman's most bizarre signing has greatly complicated Edmonton's future plans

Mon, 18 May 2026 21:14:26 GMT

Stan Bowman's most bizarre signing has greatly complicated Edmonton's future plans

LA County reports 5th case of measles this year NBC Los Angeles

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:49:59 GMT

LA County reports 5th case of measles this year NBC Los Angeles

Kevin Warsh will be the first Fed chair sworn in at the White House in almost 40 years

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:59:37 GMT

Kevin Warsh will be the first Fed chair sworn in at the White House in almost 40 years

Poisonous mushroom outbreak in northern California results in 47 cases, 4 deaths

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:30 GMT

Poisonous mushroom outbreak in northern California results in 47 cases, 4 deaths

WHO says Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda is emergency of international concern - Ebola

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:04:26 GMT

WHO says Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda is emergency of international concern - Ebola