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Brazil lose Wesley to injury ahead of FIFA World Cup opener; midfielder Ederson called up as replacement

Brasilia [Brazil], June 8 (ANI): Five-time champions Brazil suffered an early setback ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after...


Brazil tabs Ederson to replace Wesley on WC roster

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo) Brazil called up Atalanta midfielder Ederson on Sunday to replace the injured defender Wesley...


'Live our dream, enjoy it, lead': Brazil goalkeeper Alisson moved by brother Muriel's letter ahead of FIFA World Cup

Brasilia [Brazil], June 7 (ANI): As the FIFA World Cup 2026 draws closer, players across the globe are reflecting on the journeys that...


More than 25 years separate youngest and oldest players at FIFA World Cup 2026

Washington DC [US], June 6 (ANI): The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to showcase one of the widest generational divides in the tournament's...


Brazil's Neymar to have MRI on nagging calf injury

(Photo credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images) Brazil forward Neymar will undergo an MRI on his right calf to help determine his fitness...


Scotland Women's T20I tri-series: Dilara Akter's record-breaking fifty powers Bangladesh past Netherlands

Edinburgh [Scotland], June 5 (ANI): Bangladesh opener Dilara Akter produced a record-breaking innings to guide her side to a 13-run...


Endrick destined for greatness, says former Brazillian footballer Bebeto

Brasilia [Brazil], June 5 (ANI): Three decades after a memorable goal celebration against the Netherlands in the 1994 FIFA World Cup,...


Neymar ruled out of Brazil's final FIFA World Cup warm-up against Egypt as recovery race continues

Cleveland [US], June 5 (ANI): Brazil will be without star forward Neymar for their final FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Egypt...


India-UK strategic deepening: First Ministerial Review of 'Vision 2035' highlights new maritime, mineral, and tech ties

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership, India and the UK held the first ministerial...


Morocco team arrives in US ahead of FIFA World Cup campaign

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): The Morocco football team has arrived in the United States ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating...


Ezzalzouli's knee injury makes him major doubt for World Cup finals

NEW YORK, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Morocco will be without one of its star players for the forthcoming World Cup finals after winger Abde...


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Hegseth links migration concerns to D-Day anniversary event

Hegseth links migration concerns to D-Day anniversary event

PARIS, France: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a speech marking the anniversary of the D-Day landings to urge European countries...

Amazon reveals warehouse robot that responds to commands

Amazon reveals warehouse robot that responds to commands

DARTFORD, England: Amazon introduced a new generation of AI-powered warehouse robot capable of responding to conversational instructions,...

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

JKNIA Chairman Mahmood Kashmiri accuses Pakistan of militarisation, killings in PoJK

JKNIA Chairman Mahmood Kashmiri accuses Pakistan of militarisation, killings in PoJK

Bradford [UK], June 8 (ANI): Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), Mahmood Kashmiri, has accused...

European drivers cutting down on fuel amid Iran war

European drivers cutting down on fuel amid Iran war

Car petrol sales went down by 3.5% in April, the steepest drop since 2023, with inflation still on the rise, according to EU data ...

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S&P keeps one-year rule for IPO inclusion in stock indexes

S&P keeps one-year rule for IPO inclusion in stock indexes

NEW YORK CITY, New York: S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided against changing its rules to allow newly public mega-cap companies to enter...

AI firm urges coordinated slowdown if risks become too high

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has called for greater industry coordination to ensure developers...

UniCredit, Commerzbank clash over investor support for bid

MILAN, Italy: Commerzbank said on June 5 that shares equivalent to 7.85 percent of its capital have been tendered under UniCredit's...

EU weighs supply chain diversification requirements

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Commission is considering new legislation that could require companies in sensitive sectors to diversify...

Strong hiring streak gives Fed room to hold rates steady

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. labor market continued to outperform expectations in May, with employers adding more jobs than forecast...

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Fuel shock and aircraft shortages test airline recovery
Fuel shock and aircraft shortages test airline recovery

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airline executives from around the world are meeting in Rio de Janeiro this weekend amid growing concerns that...


Learn from Ukraine, Gulf wars on defense spending, Taiwan advised
Learn from Ukraine, Gulf wars on defense spending, Taiwan advised

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan should use its defense money more wisely and learn from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, especially...


Ballistic missiles fired toward Bahrain, Kuwait by Iran
Ballistic missiles fired toward Bahrain, Kuwait by Iran

CAIRO, Egypt: Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait early on June 6, Bahrain's government said, adding...


Former Spirit staff face long road back after airline shutdown
Former Spirit staff face long road back after airline shutdown

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The sudden collapse of Spirit Airlines has left thousands of pilots, flight attendants, and other employees...


Hegseth links migration concerns to D-Day anniversary event
Hegseth links migration concerns to D-Day anniversary event

PARIS, France: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a speech marking the anniversary of the D-Day landings to urge European countries...


Norway's Crown Princess put on waiting list for lung transplant
Norway's Crown Princess put on waiting list for lung transplant

OSLO, Norway: Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been put on a waiting list for a lung transplant after her health got worse,...


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