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Spain coach: Yamal could be fit for World Cup opener

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:40:24 GMT

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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Lamine Yamal could be fit in time for the team's first World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15 as the forward recovers from a torn left hamstring.

Yamal suffered the injury during a match for Barcelona on April 22. He was ruled out for the remainder of the club's La Liga season, but de la Fuente said he had 'no doubt' the 18-year-ol

5 countries elected non-permanent members to UN Security Council

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:15:08 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term.

The election marked the first time Kyrgyzstan will serve on the Security Council.

The newly elected members will replace the outgoing non-permanent members -- Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia -- and as

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for first time ever

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:32 GMT

Berlins defeat comes as calls grow to reform the world body in favor of the Global South

Germany has failed to win a temporary seat on the UN Security Council for the first time, losing a General Assembly vote to Austria and Portugal. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the outcome "a real disappointment," after Berlin had won all six of its previous bids.

Portugal won 134 votes and Aus

Indian pharma major to build new Moscow plant

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:44:41 GMT

AMoscow clusterwillparticipateintheindustrial development of drugs in collaboration with an Indian companys unit

Indian pharma major Hetero Labs has agreed with the city of Moscow to build a new plant and expand pharmaceutical collaboration in a special economic zone in the Russian capital.

A memorandum of cooperation was signed by Anatoly Garbuzov, Minister of the Moscow Government, and Mu

NC State-UVA opener moved from Brazil to Charlottesville

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:40:23 GMT

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The season-opening football game between North Carolina State and Virginia will no longer be played in Brazil.

Both ACC schools announced Wednesday that the contest will be held on Aug. 29 in Charlottesville, Va.

Billed as the first college football game played in South America, it originally was scheduled to take place at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeir

Venezuela's acting President Rodriguez arrives in India for working visit aimed at further deepening ties

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:33:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday arrived in the national capital for a five-day working visit aimed at further deepening the bilateral ties between India and Venezuela.

Welcoming the Venezuelan leader, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a post on X said that the visit would provide an opportunity for both countries to strengthen cooperation and buil

Venezuela's acting President Rodriguez to arrive in India for 5-day working visit today

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:33:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is set to arrive in India on Wednesday for a five-day working visit, during which she will hold wide-ranging bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Indian leadership, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

According to the release, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the visit wi

Venezuelas Rodriguez to push energy trade in talks with India

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:42:59 GMT

Energy security is on the agenda as New Delhi diversifies crude supplies in the aftermath of the Middle East conflict

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will hold discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, with energy security topping the agenda amid the war in Iran.

Rodriguez, who will be in India on Wednesday on her first visit to New Delhi after taking over

Venezuela's Rodriguez to push energy trade in talks with India

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:42:59 GMT

Energy security is on the agenda as New Delhi diversifies crude supplies in the aftermath of the Middle East conflict

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will hold discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, with energy security topping the agenda amid the war in Iran.

Portugal team's WC jersey numberings unveiled; Ruben Neves to wear late Jota's number 21

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:31:22 GMT

Houston [US], May 3 (ANI): The Portugal training session on Tuesday witnessed a visit from the national women's team and unveiling of numbering on players' jerseys, with the number 21, worn by late Diogo Jota, to be used by his close friend Ruben Neves.

Jota, who passed away last year in a road accident in a car crash, will have his number worn by Ruben. Ruben had earlier spoken about the late footballer's spiri

FIFA World Cup 2026: A look at sons who will be carrying their father's legacies forward

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): A total of 27 fathers and sons have featured in the FIFA World Cup so far, and the number will increase during the upcoming edition co-hosted by Mexico, the US and Canada.

Erling Haaland, Luca Zidane, Kristian Thorstvedt are among the footballers who will be aiming to make their fathers and countries proud with their performances in the upcoming edition of the marquee tournament

INS Sudarshini departs Antigua under Lokayan 26 expedition

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:29:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): INS Sudarshini departed Antigua on May 31 after concluding a four-day port call that marked an important milestone in India's maritime outreach and engagement with Caribbean nations under the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition. The visit enhanced maritime cooperation between India and Antigua, as per a statement by the Ministry of Defence.

During the visit, the ship hosted several dign

"Speed might not be the same; Cristiano is still a destroying machine": Ex-Portugal teammate on 41-year-old icon

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:31:40 GMT

Lisbon [Portugal], June 3 (ANI): Former Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo said that 41-year-old compatriot and football icon Cristiano Ronaldo's speed might not be the same, but he is still a 'destroying machine and with him, danger is always lurking'.

After having conquered club glory in every country/continent and having won international titles like the UEFA Euro and the Nations League, the 41-year-old will be maki

Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik advance to French semis in straight sets

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:04 GMT

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Alexander Zverev defeated one of tennis' promising young hotshots in straight sets in the French Open quarterfinals. To return to the final in Paris, he'll have to oust another.

The second seed from Germany beat Spanish 27th seed Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3 on Tuesday at Roland Garros, while Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik knocked out No. 28 seed Joao Fonseca of Br

Venezuelan Acting President to pore over full spectrum of India-Venezuela relations during visit: MEA

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:34:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez, Acting President of Venezuela, who was earlier scheduled to visit India to participate in the International Big Cat Alliance Summit on 1 June (since deferred), will pay a Working Visit to India from 3-7 June, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.

The Acting President will be accompanied by a delegation comprising the Ministe

Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo shares glimpses of first training session ahead of FIFA World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:32:51 GMT

Houston [US], June 2 (ANI): Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo shared glimpses of the national team's first training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering fans a look at preparations for football's biggest tournament.

Ronaldo posted a series of images on Instagram from Portugal's training camp as the squad began its build-up to the World Cup, which is set to be held across the United States, Canada and

Trump names Tulsi Gabbards replacement as intel chief

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:33:49 GMT

Bill Pulte, a close ally of the president with no national security experience, will take over as DNI

US President Donald Trump has tapped housing finance chief Bill Pulte to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the wake of Tulsi Gabbard's resignation.

Trump announced Pulte's appointment in a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, describing Pulte as someone wit

Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez to visit India from June 3-7

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:02:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is scheduled to visit India from June 3-7, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

The visit comes after Rodriguez was earlier scheduled to travel to India to participate in the International Big Cats Alliance Summit on June 1. However, the summit was deferred.

Addressing a briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

India and US resume crunch trade talks

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:48:48 GMT

New Delhi is seeking to insulate itself from an unfair-practices probe ahead of finalizing a deal

India and the US have begun another round of talks aimed at finalizing a trade deal, amid New Delhi's concerns about tariff actions that could arise from an unfair-practices probe in Washington.

After months of negotiations, New Delhi and Washington are in thefinal stagesof concluding a tranche

Cristiano Ronaldo begins his "World Mission" as Portgual team trains ahead of FIFA WC opener

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:26 GMT

Houston [US], June 2 (ANI): Portugal football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is all set for the 'World Mission' as he started training with the squad ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup campaign opener on Tuesday.

The official handle of the Portugal team posted a picture of his team's training session, with the players posing together with smiles on their faces.

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The last exit from the Ukraine conflict may already be closing

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:18:39 GMT

The 'Spirit of Anchorage' offered a face-saving compromise for everyone involved. Now it is running out of time.

In Russia-US relations, a tradition has emerged of coining catchy phrases to describe periods of rapprochement between Washington and Moscow. For example, the French term 'detente' (easing) was used to desc

Update: China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:46:32 GMT

BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- China has always been a reliable friend to Latin American and Caribbean countries and stands ready to work with regional countries, including Brazil, to further deepen and expand overall China-Latin America cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during

West Indies announce 15-member squad for Sri Lanka ODI series; Shai Hope to lead

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): West Indies have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, with all three matches scheduled to be played at Sabina Park in Jamaica between June 3 and June 8.

Captain Shai Hope will continue to lead the side, which has been strengthened by the return of several key players, as per the ICC website.

Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph returns to the OD

Heres what you need to understand about Russia and its neighbors

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:38:28 GMT

Putins Kazakhstan visit highlights why Russias influence in the post-Soviet space remains strong despite Armenias turn toward the West now

President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Kazakhstan this week was an important moment in bilateral relations. It's also a useful occasion to think more broadly about the current state of Russia's relations with those former Soviet republics that remain most f

(SP)BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY-BRAZIL VS PANAMA

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:45:31 GMT

(260601) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Casemiro (R) and Vinicius Jr. of Brazil celebrate scoring during a friendly football match between Brazil and Panama at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 31, 2026. (Photo by Daniel Ramalho/Xinhua)

Diamondbacks' improvement will be tested by heavyweight Dodgers

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:19:17 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers when they meet for the first time since the Dodgers swept a season-opening three-game series in Chavez Ravine.

Some things have changed.

Some have not.

The National League West-leading Dodgers' 38 victories are the second-most in the majors entering the Arizona rematch that begins Mond

COLOMBIA-BOGOTA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-FIRST ROUND

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:24:54 GMT

(260601) -- BOGOTA, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Abelardo de la Espriella (C), an independent candidate associated with the far-right Defenders of the Homeland movement, is seen at a polling station in Bogota, Colombia, on May 31, 2026. Polls opened across Colombia on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential election, with voters casting ballots to elect a president and a vice president for the 2026-2030 te

Scott Ritter: Cuba could be the bite Trump cant chew

Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:30 GMT

Fresh threats and shaky pretexts may tempt Washington toward force, but any assault on the island risks turning into a costly fiasco

With much of the world's attention on the still unresolved conflict between the US and Iran, the average consumer of news may be forgiven if they had forgotten that the US had, on January 3 of this year, launched a mini-invasion of Venezuela which resulted in the de

"Cristiano Ronaldo will be a great actor": Ex France footballer-turned actor Leboeuf

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:04:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Former France footballer-turned actor Frank Leboeuf said that football legend Cristiano Ronaldo could be a great actor if he takes proper acting courses, pointing out how he is one of the best examples of working hard and turning out to be one of the best in their field.

Lebouf, who switched from football to cinema and theatre and was an active footballer from 1988 to 2007, which

"My name will be there with theirs": Lamine Yamal aims to stand alongside Ronaldo, Messi

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:32:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has set his sights on joining the ranks of football's all-time greats, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, not by being compared to them, but by being mentioned alongside them.

In an exclusive interview with FIFA, the young Spanish star said, as quoted by Goal.com, 'My goal is not to be compared to them, it is to be mentioned alongside them. So the next

COLOMBIA-BOGOTA-CITY VIEWS

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:15:14 GMT

(260531) -- BOGOTA, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People spend their time at the Bolivar Square in Bogota, capital of Colombia, May 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Colombia holds presidential election on Sunday

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:33:38 GMT

BOGOTA, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) -- Colombians are voting for a new president on Sunday after an election campaign marred by tension and violence.

Some 41 million people are eligible to vote for a successor to left-wing President Gustavo Petro, who is constitutionally barred from running for a second term.

Fourteen candidates are running, but there are three clear frontrunners, recent polling showed. Left-wing

US and Cuban military leaders hold rare meeting at Guantanamo

Sun, 31 May 2026 00:59:43 GMT

The talks took place amid mounting pressure on the island from the Trump administration

US and Cuban military officials have held a rare in-person meeting at the Guantanamo Bay naval base as Washington continues to increase pressure on the island nation.

The US acquired the site on Cuba's southeastern coast in 1903. While Cuba retains formal sovereignty over the territory, Washington exerci

Young Yoga practitioner takes wellness movement to Himachal's high-altitude tribal belt

Sat, 30 May 2026 22:32:34 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 31 (ANI): Ahead of International Yoga Day, yoga practitioner and entrepreneur Asha Dipika met Himachal Pradesh minister Jagat Singh Negi and launched an initiative to promote yoga, meditation, and wellness in remote tribal regions, including Spiti and Kinnaur, aiming to enhance health, education, and employment access.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Asha Dipika said her mission

Young Yoga practitioner takes wellness movement to Himachal's high-altitude tribal belt; aims to promote Yoga, healthcare and employment in border regions

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:29:30 GMT

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Asha Dipika said her mission

Venezuela: Universal Jurisdiction a Route to Justice

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

(Madrid) - Argentina's efforts to extradite and question a former Venezuelan official residing in Spain accused of crimes against humanity could offer a pathway toward accountability, Human Rights Watch sai

World Association of Women Journalists and Writers (AMMPE) will take place in Santo Domingo from November 25 to 27

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:45:18 GMT

AMMPE stands for Asociacion Mundial de Mujeres Periodistas y Escritoras (World Association of Women Journalists and Writers). The association initially established itself in several South American countries to advocate for women's rights, their place in the profession, and to combat inequality and violence. This network is now established in some forty countries across three continents.

The World Ass

Live: Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

Sun, 31 May 2026 20:25:41 GMT

The key issues in this presidential election:
Around 41.4 million Colombians are eligible to vote in the first round of the presidential election, including 1.4 million living abroad.

Polling stations will be open this Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (Bogota GMT-5). across the country, with 11 candidates in the race.

Ivn Cepeda leads the polls, followed by Abelardo de la Es

Hard-right populist tops Colombia vote, faces leftist in runoff

Sun, 31 May 2026 01:43:12 GMT

Colombia's first-round presidential vote Sunday triggered a runoff between a hardright pro-Trump showman and a leftist philosopher-turned-senator, after the bloodiest campaign in over a decade.
The electoral authority said rightwing hopeful Abelardo de la Espriella had won 44 percent of the vote, besting leftist Ivan Cepeda with 41 percent and a string of other candidates who trailed far behind.
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Peru: Juntos por el Per (JP) Unveils New Government Plan

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:51:34 GMT

A New Roadmap? The leading candidate of Juntos por el Per (JP), Roberto Snchez, presented a new Government Planthis time the result of a consensus reached with the political parties Ahora Nacin, Partido Cvico Obras, Primero la Gente, and Alianza Electoral Venceremos, which have pledged to support him in this runoff election. In this context, will the commitments made by JP to grassroots organizations be upheld?
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Interview Brent J. Steele

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:42:31 GMT

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Peru: Keiko No Va! March

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:49:53 GMT

A massive march took place yesterday, Saturday, May 30, in downtown Lima, Peru, with hundreds of protesters chanting in unison, No more Fujimori, Long live the struggle of the Peruvian people, and The blood that has been shed will never be forgotten. Various civil society organizations came together to speak out against the candidacy of Keiko Fujimori, who is running for the presidency of the Republic for the fourth ti

U.S. chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Venezuela

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:15:14 GMT

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine visited the Venezuelan capital of Caracas on Wednesday, according to his office.
"Gen. Caine participated in bilateral discussions with senior interim government leaders and U.S. Embassy leadership and staff, and visited the Embassy's Marine Security Augmentation Unit," his office said in a news release.
It was Caine's fir

Brazil will not bow to pressure of new U.S. trade offensive: Lula

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:45:15 GMT

BRASILIA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Brazil will stand firm and not bow to the pressure of the latest U.S. trade offensive, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday.
At a cabinet meeting, Lula focused on a proposed 25-percent tariff on Brazilian goods announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative two days ago.
"We have decided that this country will no longer adopt a 'stray

Five non-permanent members elected to UN Security Council

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:57:07 GMT

NEW YORK, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, June 3, elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to the 15-member UN Security Council for two-year terms starting on 1st January 2027 and concluding on 31st December 2028.
The countries elected today will succeed Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia.
The Security Council consists of 1

2nd LD Writethru: 5 countries elected non-permanent members to UN Security Council

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:45:28 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term.
The election marked the first time Kyrgyzstan will serve on the Security Council.
The newly elected members will replace the outgoing non-permanent members -- Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia -- and

Austria to advocate for multilateralism as UN Security Council member: President

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:45:11 GMT

VIENNA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said on Wednesday that the country will uphold multilateralism as a member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.
Austria was elected non-permanent member to the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term, and will assume its seat on Jan. 1, 2027 and serve until Dec. 31, 2028.
"Austria will steadfastly advocate in the U

Zimbabwean president hails UN Security Council election victory

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:15:31 GMT

HARARE, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday thanked United Nations member states for overwhelmingly supporting the country's bid for a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) non-permanent seat for the 2027-2028 term.
"Today, Zimbabwe marks a significant diplomatic milestone as the nation has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council," Mnanga

1st LD: 5 countries elected non-permanent members to UN Security Council

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:45:31 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected non-permanent members to the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term.
The election marked the first time Kyrgyzstan will serve on the Security Council.
The newly elected members will assume their seats on Jan. 1, 2027 and serve until Dec. 31, 2028.

Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe elected non-permanent members to UN Security Council

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:45:16 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected non-permanent members to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term that begins on Jan. 1, 2027.

FIFA World Cup Group B preview: Host Canada faces European tests in historic home campaign

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:46:42 GMT

BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Canada will host FIFA Men's World Cup matches for the first time in the nation's history, kicking off its Group B campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12. The group brings together teams from four different confederations, with Switzerland arriving as the highest-ranked side. Bosnia and Herzegovina returns to the tournament for the first time since 2014, while Qatar aim

Spain to face Iraq in first World Cup preparation match

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:17:47 GMT

MADRID, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Spain will play the first of two warm-up matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night when it faces Iraq at Deportivo La Coruna's Riazor Stadium.
The friendly, Spain's only match on home soil before the squad flies to Mexico to meet Peru on June 9, will give coach Luis de la Fuente a chance to hand minutes to most of his players.
However, with Nico Williams, Lamine Yama

Kyrgyzstan wins seat on UN Security Council for first time ever

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A closely watched Security Council election delivered a mix of continuity and change on Wednesday, as Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe and first-time member Kyrgyzstan, secured seats around the iconic horseshoe table.
From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet but at times heated diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January, fi

Regional health agency issues measles alert for World Cup

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

As World Cup fever rises in the Americas, countries are urged to strengthen measles surveillance and vaccination amid ongoing outbreaks across the region.
With the World Cup just days away, 16 greats of the game have been appointed Football for the Goals (FFTG) Champions, using their profiles to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advocate for a better future for people and the planet.

Xinhua Headlines: China's shipping resilience underpins global supply chain confidence

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:15:26 GMT

by Xinhua writers Li Kun and Song Rui
TIANJIN, June 3 (Xinhua) -- As the international shipping industry faces rising unilateralism and protectionism, as well as geopolitical tensions, an expo in northern China has drawn over 400 exhibitors from home and abroad to explore ways to fortify global logistics, supply and industrial chains.
Running from Tuesday to Friday in the port city of Tianjin, the Fourth

Brazil rebuts U.S. proposal for new tariffs

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:15:23 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian government on Tuesday rebutted a U.S. proposal to impose new tariffs on Brazilian products, expressing "indignation" over what it called unfair trade practices by the United States.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative proposed tariffs of up to 25 percent on Brazilian products following a trade investigation concluded on Monday. The investigation accused Br

Colombian president rejects foreign interference in presidential election

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:15:16 GMT

BOGOTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's public endorsement of a far-right candidate in Colombia's presidential election, urging Colombians not to become "slaves or a colony" of anyone.
"When one country interferes in the decisions of another, freedom ceases to exist," Petro said on X, calling on all Colombians to vote in a completely free env

Boca sacks Ubeda after Libertadores exit

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:47:30 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Claudio Ubeda has been sacked as manager of Boca Juniors after less than eight months in charge, the Argentine club said on Tuesday.
The announcement followed a 1-0 home defeat to Chile's Universidad Catolica last Thursday, a result that eliminated the Buenos Aires side from the Copa Libertadores before the knockout stage.
Ubeda led the team to 17 wins, seven draws and eig

Ghana names FIFA World Cup squad without injured Kudus

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:45:54 GMT

ACCRA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz on Tuesday announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The squad, which contains few surprises, features three goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders and seven forwards, with most of the Black Stars' key players included alongside several young talents recently called up.
Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku are the two notable abse

Colombia beats Costa Rica in World Cup tuneup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:16:09 GMT

BOGOTA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz scored one goal and set up another as Colombia stepped up its preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 friendly win over Costa Rica on Monday.
Davinson Sanchez opened the scoring at El Campin in Bogota by heading in from Diaz's corner.
Diaz doubled the lead shortly after, combining with Jorge Carrascal following a defensive error to slot home

Brazil rules out suspected Ebola case

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:15:08 GMT

SAO PAULO, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian authorities on Monday ruled out a suspected Ebola case in Sao Paulo state after laboratory tests found no genetic material from the virus.
The patient, a 37-year-old man who recently arrived from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and had a recent travel history, showed symptoms including fever and diarrhea, which fall under Ebola surveillance protocols.
The patie

Chinese vice president meets Brazilian FM

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:18:42 GMT

BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Beijing.
Noting the building of the China-Brazil community with a shared future has been steadily and continuously advanced under the strategic guidance of the two countries' heads of state, Han said China has always viewed and developed bilateral relations from a strategic height and a long

1st LD-Writethru: China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:18:26 GMT

BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- China has always been a reliable friend to Latin American and Caribbean countries and stands ready to work with regional countries, including Brazil, to further deepen and expand overall China-Latin America cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during

China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:17:53 GMT

BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- China has always been a reliable friend to Latin American and Caribbean countries and stands ready to work with regional countries, including Brazil, to further deepen and expand overall China-Latin America cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
Wang made the remarks during the fifth China-Brazil Foreign Ministerial-Level Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue with Br

Spain continues World Cup preparations in outskirts of Madrid

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:19:07 GMT

MADRID, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Spain's squad for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup finals continued preparations on Monday with its second training session at the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Las Rozas on the outskirts of Madrid.
Yeremay Pino joined the camp after helping Crystal Palace win the UEFA Conference League title last Wednesday.
Around 2,000 people attended an open day at L

15 killed in northeastern Brazil traffic accident

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:45:41 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 31 (Xinhua) -- At least 15 people were killed on Sunday after a truck collided head-on with a van on a highway in Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia, the Federal Highway Police said.
The crash occurred at kilometer 506 of the BR-116 federal highway, a two-way, undivided stretch of road, local media reported.
The entire section of the highway was closed following the accident, and the

Ecuador lifts 100 pct tariff on Colombian goods from June 1

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:45:36 GMT

QUITO, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Ecuador's customs authority on Sunday issued a resolution to abolish a 100 percent tariff on Colombian goods starting June 1, ending a trade dispute that had strained relations between the two countries in recent months.
The security surcharge on imports originating in or coming from Colombia will be reduced to zero percent, Sandro Castillo, director general of Ecuador's National Custom

1st LD Writethru: Polls open in first round of Colombia's presidential election

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:15:20 GMT

BOGOTA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Polls opened across Colombia on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential election, with voters casting ballots to elect a president and a vice president for the 2026-2030 term.
Voting began at 8 a.m. local time (1300 GMT). More than 41.4 million registered voters were eligible to cast ballots from among the presidential and vice-presidential tickets on the ballot.

Urgent: Polls open in first round of Colombia's presidential election

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:15:26 GMT

BOGOTA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Polls opened across Colombia on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential election, with voters casting ballots to elect a president and a vice president for the 2026-2030 term.

Brazil extends emergency measures to contain fuel prices

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:56:09 GMT

SAO PAULO, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) -- Brazil has extended emergency measures for two months to contain fuel price increases caused by volatility in the global oil market, the government said Saturday.
The measures, extended by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will remain in effect until 31st July.
According to an official statement, the move continues government actions adopted in response to turbulence in

Feature: Argentine scholar praises Su Super League's innovation and inclusiveness

Sun, 31 May 2026 03:16:15 GMT

by sportswriters Zhu Xiao and Lu Huadong
NANJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- In the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Esteban Zottele, an Argentine scholar who has lived in China for many years, posted a photo on social media with the caption: "Argentine football vibes in China."
The image shows a mascot from the Su Super League standing beside an inflatable figure of Lionel Messi, a vivid blend of the grassroot

Brazil extends emergency measures to contain fuel prices amid war-driven volatility

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:45:23 GMT

SAO PAULO, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Brazil has extended emergency measures for two months to contain fuel price increases caused by volatility in the global oil market amid the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, the government said Saturday.
The measures, extended by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will remain in effect until July 31.
According to an official statement, the move continues go

First contact: Uzbekistan's rise to the global stage

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:41:09 GMT

Fittingly for a team nicknamed "Asian Italy", a reference to their blue and white kit and defensive style of play,Uzbekistanwill be coached at their first World Cup by former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro.
The 52-year-old, who captained Italy to the World Cup title in 2006, took over last October from former Uzbekistan international Timur Kapadze.
Capped 119 times over a 13-year international career, Kapad

Players to watch: Germany's Neuer back to haunt World Cup records

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:06:15 GMT

Neuer said auf Wiedersehen to Die Mannschaft, as the German national team is nicknamed, after the European Championship in 2024.
"Anyone who knows me knows that I didn't take this decision lightly," Neuer said, following Germany's elimination in the quarter-finals.
"I feel very well physically and, of course, the 2026World Cupwould also have appealed to me. And yet I came to the decision that now is exactly

Africa's finest: Morocco, African champions by ruling

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:54:42 GMT

According to the Confederation of African Football (Caf), which oversees the sport on the continent, Morocco will go into the 2026World CupasAfrican champions.
The match sheet from the Africa Cup of Nations final at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat on 18 January 2026 shows that Senegal won the game 1-0. But after an appeal over Senegalese players leaving the pitch towards the end of the 90 minutes and de

First contact: Curaaos rise to the global stage

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:01:11 GMT

Curaao, with a population of just over158,000and a land area of 444km, qualified for the World Cup when they drew 0-0 with Jamaica last November in Kingston.
The Blue Wave as Curaao are nicknamed will play their first match at the tournament against Germany, a country of 84 million people and one of the competition's most established sides.
Germany appeared at two of the three World Cups held before the sec

Last hurrah: Algeria's Riyad Mahrez

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:16:44 GMT

Born in France to an Algerian father and a mother with Algerian and Moroccan roots, Mahrez was not on a straightforward path to professional football.
He turned professional in 2009 with Quimper in Brittany, north-western France, before moving to Le Havre in 2010.
It was during Mahrez's time at the then English second division sideLeicester Citythat he began representing Algeria.
He was named in the p

Last hurrah: Brazil's Neymar

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:10:22 GMT

As well as 79 of his own strikes, Neymar has laid on the pass for 59 goals for his Brazil teammates.
But still there was doubt that he would be included in Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, due to his struggles with injury and form.
Neymar broke down in tears after Ancelotti read out his name for the squad during a gala ceremony in Rio de Janiero.

General Assembly Elects Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe to Security Council

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:17:52 GMT

Houston Police Department logs highest officer headcount in 20 years following $1B in raises

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:13:53 GMT
Houston Police Department logs highest officer headcount in 20 years following $1B in raises

Video- Woman points gun at civilians, officers inside Scottsdale Police lobby before shooting

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:13:48 GMT
Video- Woman points gun at civilians, officers inside Scottsdale Police lobby before shooting

Bodycam shows man stab Aurora officer in head before fatal police shooting

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:08:03 GMT
Bodycam shows man stab Aurora officer in head before fatal police shooting

Boston weighs $3M budget cut for police, transferring funds to equity programs

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:54 GMT
Boston weighs $3M budget cut for police, transferring funds to equity programs

NYPD investigating after groups of people spotted descending into sewers on multiple occasions

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:05:31 GMT
NYPD investigating after groups of people spotted descending into sewers on multiple occasions

Frey selects Minneapolis Police veteran as interim chief

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:05:12 GMT
Frey selects Minneapolis Police veteran as interim chief

Bakersfield Chase Bank hostage situation ended by FBI

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:03:19 GMT
Bakersfield Chase Bank hostage situation ended by FBI

Aberdeen Arts Centre asking every visitor to give 20 donation

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:02:43 GMT
Aberdeen Arts Centre asking every visitor to give 20 donation

Trump says Netanyahu 'turned his Troops around' after he asked Israel not to bomb Beirut

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:04:06 GMT
Trump says Netanyahu 'turned his Troops around' after he asked Israel not to bomb Beirut

Photos- Final Spring Into The Arts Showcase

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:04:33 GMT
Photos- Final Spring Into The Arts Showcase

Harvey Cooper & Kaleidoscope Art Workshop

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:02:12 GMT
Harvey Cooper & Kaleidoscope Art Workshop

Primm has a buyer? Owners of former gambling mecca say- Not so fast

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:33:13 GMT
Primm has a buyer? Owners of former gambling mecca say- Not so fast

Trump to attend rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner after assassination attempt

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:32:01 GMT
Trump to attend rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner after assassination attempt

AI is crushing startup valuations for pre-ChatGPT firms

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:34:00 GMT
AI is crushing startup valuations for pre-ChatGPT firms

Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase could do $20 billion acquisition

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:33:52 GMT
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase could do $20 billion acquisition

Jes Staley interview about Jeffrey Epstein with House Oversight set

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:33:41 GMT
Jes Staley interview about Jeffrey Epstein with House Oversight set

Your AI agent can now trade for you on Robinhood. And buy stuff with your credit card too

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:33:36 GMT
Your AI agent can now trade for you on Robinhood. And buy stuff with your credit card too