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El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:53:09 GMT

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which may raise global temperatures and increase the chances of extreme weather in the coming months.

El Niño is a regular pattern in which sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become warmer than usual. It usually lasts about nine to 12 months,

Morocco team arrives in US ahead of FIFA World Cup campaign

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:03:41 GMT

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): The Morocco football team has arrived in the United States ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating that the squad has 'touched down' and is ready to play the tournament, which is set to take place from June 12 to July 20 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Morocco will begin its World Cup Group C campaign against Brazil in New Jersey on June 13, before facing Scotland in Bo

USMNT's Chris Richards trains individually with World Cup status in doubt

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:40:29 GMT

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U.S. men's national team center back Chris Richards worked out on his own Wednesday for the first time since arriving at the team's pre-World Cup camp last week.

Multiple reporters shared video of Richards going through individual training in Fayetteville, Ga., as he recovers from torn ankle ligaments suffered while playing for Crystal Palace on May 17. The 26-year

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

United States military, first responders receiving 4,547 donated World Cup tickets

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:12 GMT

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United States veterans, current American military members, first responders and their families will have access to 4,547 World Cup tickets thanks to a $2.25 million donation by Bank of America and Vet Tix.

The donation provides tickets to matches at all 11 American World Cup venues from June 12 to July 19. Tickets also will be available for each level of the 48-nati

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

India expresses interest in buying up to 200 Russian aircraft

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:11:34 GMT

The head of the United Aircraft Corporation has said the first Superjet could be made in the South Asian country in 3 years

India has expressed an interest in buying up to 200 Russian regional aircraft, the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has said.

Airline companies in the country have expressed an interest in the Il-114-300 and SJ-100 planes, Vadim Badekha, the head of the UA

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

French President Macron meets national team ahead of departure for FIFA WC

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:03:31 GMT

Paris [France], June 3 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron met the French national football team before their departure to the United States for the FIFA World Cup, and also met the country's women's football team.

The official handle of the French Football Federation posted on X, 'French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron visited the country's national fo

FIFA World Cup 2026: David Beckham set for Hollywood Walk of Fame honour

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:58:52 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 3 (ANI): English football icon David Beckham is set to receive a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, as the United States gears up to co-host the FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada from June 12 to July 30.

Beckham will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on June 12, according to Variety.

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"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

"He will play till he wants": Argentina coach on Messi's international future

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:58:39 GMT

Buenos Aires [Argentina], June 3 (ANI): Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has asserted that the team's FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi 'will play untill he wants', adding that it is his desire to want more out of his sport that still makes him one of the finest in the sport even at the age of 38.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, having conquered supremacy at individual/team level at every club, ev

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

Lionel Messi trains on own at Argentina's first World Cup camp session

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:55:09 GMT

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MLS superstar Lionel Messi trained on his own as defending World Cup champion Argentina held its first practice session in the United States.

The Inter Miami captain has been dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24 but is expected to be ready for Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16 in Kansas City.

Messi, 38, joined Arg

Report: Inter Miami to keep coach Guillermo Hoyos past World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:19:19 GMT

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Inter Miami interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos will remain with the team following the World Cup break, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Hoyos, 62, has been coaching the team since Javier Mascherano stepped down for personal reasons on April 14. He previously served as the club's sporting director.

Inter Miami is 6-1-1 since Hoyos took over, securing 19 of a possible 24

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

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

Arda Guler headlines as Turkiye announces FIFA World Cup squad

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:58:23 GMT

Ankara [Turkiye], June 2 (ANI): Turkiye has announced their final squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, meeting the deadline for submission ahead of the global tournament set to begin next week.

The squad features two of Europe's brightest young talents in Kenan Yildiz and Arda Guler, both of whom are expected to play key roles as Turkiye looks to make a strong impact on the world stage.

The FIFA W

AD Ports Group acquires CLI, Brazil's leading agri-bulk port terminal operator, for over AED 3 billion

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:19:25 GMT

ABU DHABI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) today acquired Corredor Logistica e Infraestrutura (CLI), Brazil's leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, entering the South American market with a strategically major expansion transaction.

Sao Paulo-based CLI operates two of Brazil's most important agri-bulk export terminals under long-term concessions: CLI Sul, Brazil's leading sug

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.

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

Uruguay unveil squad for FIFA World Cup; Luis Suarez left out

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:02:30 GMT

Montevideo [Uruguay], May 31 (ANI): Uruguay have officially unveiled their squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with a surprising omission of veteran striker Luis Suarez.

The 39-year-old forward, a talismanic figure for the national team over the past 11 years, will not be part of the squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Suarez is not included for the first time since La Celeste re

"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 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

Zachary Svajda remembers late dad after latest French Open win

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:25:13 GMT

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Unheralded American Zachary Svajda continued his surprise French Open run on Saturday by posting a 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3 victory over No. 25 Francisco Cerundolo to reach the fourth round in Paris.

Svajda committed 18 fewer unforced errors (59-41) than Cerundolo while thriving on the clay at Roland Garros.

The run is emotional for Svajda, whose father, Tom,

Veteran D Tim Ream to captain U.S. at World Cup

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:40:32 GMT

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Tim Ream will captain the U.S. men's national team at the upcoming World Cup.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino awarded the armband to the 38-year-old Charlotte FC defender on Saturday.

'I am so grateful he is with us -- he is a great captain not only (on the) field but more importantly off the field. He has the experience and capacity to be the leader we want

Djokovic joins Sinner in French Open exits as Wang Xiyu reaches maiden Grand Slam last 16

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:16:12 GMT

PARIS, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic became the latest high-profile casualty at the French Open on Friday after surrendering a two-set lead to Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, while China's Wang Xiyu continued her breakthrough run by reaching the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career.

Fonseca, 19, rallied from two sets down to defeat the 24-time Grand Slam champion 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5,

Circle of Protection: 9 years outside FL ICE facility

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:18:12 GMT

Outside a nondescript building in Miramar, Florida, volunteers have gathered every Wednesday for more than nine years to support immigrants reporting to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

They offer food, water and a place to sit. They also track who gets detained, help families find loved ones

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.

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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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Djokovic knocked out of French Open by Brazil's Fonseca

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:04:13 GMT

Novak Djokovicslatest quest for a record 25th Grand Slamended with a defeat toBrazilianteenager Joao Fonseca in the third round of theFrench Openon Friday.
The 19-year-old Fonseca rallied from two sets down for the second straight match to stun Djokovic, winning 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after four hours and 53 minutes.
Fonseca is through to the last 16 of a major for the first time. He will next play two-tim

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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Inbox: Brandon Cisse looks the part and then some

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:30:00 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

FIFA World Cup Group C preview: Brazil enters group under scrutiny

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:18:52 GMT

MEXICO CITY, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Brazil headlines Group C as it seeks a sixth World Cup title, with Morocco aiming to build on its historic run in Qatar and Scotland and Haiti making long-awaited returns. The group will be played entirely in the United States, with Brazil carrying the weight of expectation and its three rivals looking to seize a rare opportunity on the global stage.
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Bolivia names new defense minister

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:45:23 GMT

LA PAZ, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Ernesto Justiniano was named on Wednesday as Bolivia's new defense minister amid ongoing unrest in the country.
He took office in the presence of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, who said Justiniano's work will focus on restoring stability, supporting the armed forces and defending democratic order.
The appointment comes as protests and blockades continue to disrupt the c

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

Messi wins Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Sport

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:47:10 GMT

MADRID, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Football legend Lionel Messi was named the 2026 winner of the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Sport on Wednesday.
The honor came just days after Messi was included in the Argentina World Cup squad for what will be the sixth World Cup of his career.
The award recognizes the 38-year-old's "dazzling talent, his exceptional sporting career and his formidable and ongoing c

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

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

Roundup: Zverev, Andreeva power into French Open semifinals

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:45:27 GMT

PARIS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva advanced into the men's and the women's singles semifinals with straight-set victories respectively at the French Open on Tuesday.
After winning a thrilling first set 7-6 (3) in the quarterfinals, German favorite Zverev didn't give Spain's Rafael Jodar any chance to secure his victory in the following sets 6-1, 6-3.
"He [Jodar] had a perfect rh

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

Uruguay's De Arrascaeta suffers World Cup scare

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:47:26 GMT

MONTEVIDEO, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Uruguay midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta has suffered a suspected muscle injury less than two weeks before the team's FIFA World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia.
The 32-year-old left the national team's training base near Montevideo on Tuesday to undergo tests, Uruguayan Football Association president Ignacio Alonso said.
"It appears to be a muscle-related issue, but we sti

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

Roundup: Sabalenka defeats Osaka, Italian players shine in men's singles at French Open

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:15:34 GMT

PARIS, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Top seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated Japan's Naomi Osaka to reach the women's singles quarterfinals at the French Open on Monday, while three Italians advanced to the men's singles last eight.
Sabalenka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, moved closer to a first Roland Garros title with a 7-5, 6-3 fourth-round win over Osaka. The world No. 1 is the only top-six women's seed left i

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

Brazil to talk with U.S. over potential threat to financial sovereignty, says finance chief

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:14 GMT

SAO PAULO, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan said Monday he will meet with U.S. authorities this week to discuss the designation of criminal organizations as international terrorist groups, a move that could ultimately threaten Brazil's financial sovereignty.
According to Durigan, labeling the criminal gangs Primeiro Comando da Capital (First Capital Command) and Comando Vermelho (Red C

Road crash kills 16 in eastern Brazil

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:45:18 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 1 (Xinhua) -- At least 16 members of the same family were killed in a head-on collision between a truck and a van in Brazil's eastern state of Bahia, authorities said Monday.
The crash occurred Sunday afternoon on the BR-116 highway near the municipality of Santa Teresinha, about 190 km from the state capital Salvador, the federal highway police said.
According to preliminary investig

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

Volpato in as Australia unveils FIFA World Cup squad

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:29:06 GMT

SYDNEY, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Football Australia on Monday announced the Socceroos' final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 17 potential World Cup debutants and two uncapped players.
Included in the squad is Italy-based attacking playmaker Cristian Volpato, who has switched his international allegiance from Italy to Australia and is set to make his senior international debut at the World Cup.
Volp

Uruguay names World Cup squad without Suarez

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:45:13 GMT

MONTEVIDEO, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Luis Suarez has been left out of Uruguay's squad for the FIFA World Cup starting next week in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Head coach Marcelo Bielsa included Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, Atletico Madrid defender Jose Maria Gimenez and Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
Ur

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

French Open: Defending champion Gauff exits as Sabalenka, Osaka advance to last 16

Sun, 31 May 2026 02:18:39 GMT

PARIS, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Reigning champion Coco Gauff's French Open title defense ended in the third round on Saturday, while top seed Aryna Sabalenka and four-time major winner Naomi Osaka both secured victories to set up a highly anticipated round-of-16 clash.
The 22-year-old fourth seed Gauff was eliminated by 28th-seeded Anastasia Potapova 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Gauff conceded the crucial 10th game of the final

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: Cape Verde's rise to the global stage

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:16:13 GMT

Cape Verde will face World Cup regulars Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia during their debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Head coach Pedro Leito Brito, also known as Bubista, a defender during a 10-year playing career at clubs in Spain, Angola and Portugal, was characteristically straightforward.
"Whenwe qualified,I said that we wanted to play the best teams at the World Cup

Players to watch: England'Harry Kane is chasing history

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:53:17 GMT

England fans will be hoping Kane has not peaked too early on the scoring front.
During the 2025/2026 season forBayern Munich,Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across competitions including theChampions League,Bundesliga and DFB Pokal (German Cup).
The last three came in the DFB Pokal final on 23 May in Berlin against Stuttgart, making him only the fourth player after Uwe Seeler, Roland Wohlfarth and Robert L

Players to watch: England's Harry Kane is chasing history

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:53:17 GMT

England fans will be hoping Kane has not peaked too early on the scoring front.
During the 2025/2026 season forBayern Munich,Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across competitions including theChampions League,Bundesliga and DFB Pokal (German Cup).
The last three came in the DFB Pokal final on 23 May in Berlin against Stuttgart, making him only the fourth player after Uwe Seeler, Roland Wohlfarth and Robert L

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