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• Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million

  14-06-2026 02:37 via article.wn.com
  ZURICH, June 14 - Swiss voters decide...
  
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• World Cup Highlights: McGinn the hero for Scotland as Vinicius Jr stars for Brazil

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Day Three of the 2026 World Cup provided plenty of excitement as John McGinn inspired Scotland to a momentous win in Group C, while Vinicius Jr opened up his goalscoring account for five-time winners Brazil.McGinn fires Scotland to first World Cup win since 1990 Scotland made a winning return to the World Cup as John McGinn’s first-half strike helped them to a memorable 1-0 win over Haiti in Boston. McGinn’s deflected effort in the first half proved decisive as The Tartan Army got of
  
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• World Cup Day 4: Netherlands vs Japan, Curacao debut, prediction, schedule

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Day four of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has a lot in store for fans. The headline event on Sunday is the Netherlands vs Japan group match: a clash of the three-time runners-up and one of the strongest Asian teams.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Smiles all around as Morocco, Brazil share spoils and Knicks make historylist 2 of 3Ten observations after attending a World Cup match in the USlist 3 of 3‘Lion of Mesopotamia’: How Aymen Hussein beat tragedy to reach World Cupend of
  
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• World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
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• Wildfire area in Russia's Krasnoyarsk region expands to over 30,000 hectares

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  MOSCOW, June 14 (Xinhua) -- The total area affected by wildfires in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory nearly doubled over the past 24 hours, reaching more than 30,000 hectares, regional forestry authorities said on Sunday. According to the regional Forest Fire Center, 97 forest fires...
  
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• Who is Gurbhej Singh? Indian-origin man killed in knife attack in London, police nab suspects

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  A 26-year-old Indian-origin...
  
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• US says Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz toll-free as part of Donald Trump deal

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
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• US Navy helps 14 Indians aboard sinking dhow off Oman coast

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  A rescue operation is underway for 14 Indian nationals after a dhow began sinking off the coast of Oman ok Sunday, June 14, with the US Navy and a nearby cargo vessel providing assistance, according to media reports. The vessel reportedly encountered trouble about 80...
  
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• US, Iran to conclude peace talks remotely today? What we know so far — Hormuz ...

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  On the one hand, Trump has asserted...
  
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• US-Iran peace deal: Pakistan PM Sharif says finalisation likely \u0026#039;in next 24 hours\u0026#039;

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Sharif added that Pakistan...
  
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• US-Iran deal to be signed on June 14? Trump\u0026#039;s latest claim signals major breakthrough with ...

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  In a major development in...
  
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• \u0026#039;Violation of US Blockade will not be tolerated\u0026#039;: Rubio tells Jaishankar as India protests deaths ...

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
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• Two parties have primaries in Oklahoma state superintendent race

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  John Cox, William Crozier, Robert Franklin, Toni Hasenbeck, Debra Herlihy, Adam Pugh and James Taylor will appear on Republicans' ballots, while Democrats will choose between Jennettie Marshall and Craig McVay. #oklaed ......
  
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• Trooping the Colour marks King’s official birthday

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Crowds have gathered for the annual Trooping the Colour to mark King Charles III’s official birthday. The parade set...
  
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• The World Cup cicada: India's rare insect on a four-year clock

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Every four years, much of the world turns its attention to World Cup football. In Saiden, a village tucked into the hills of Meghalaya in northeastern India, another spectacle is under way. Villagers watch for gathering rain clouds, the first break in the summer heat, and the moment the forest floor yields beneath their feet. Then, almost overnight, the silence lifts and the forest begins to sing. Millions of niangtaser cicadas emerge from the ground after spending four years underground, transf
  
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• Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 for first World Cup win since 1990

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Foxborough: Coach Steve Clarke made it clear he didn’t enjoy his first two experiences leading Scotland during lackluster showings in the European Championship. So far the sport’s biggest stage has brought him — and the Scots — a lot more luck. John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday. “When it went into the back of the...
  
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• Saudi Arabia deports nearly 8,000 undocumented expats in one week amid intensified crackdown

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: Saudi Arabia deported nearly 8,000 undocumented expats in a single week as authorities intensified a nationwide campaign targeting residency, labour and border violations, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior.The ministry said 7,989 people were deported between June 4 and June 10 following a series of joint...
  
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• Romania's President taps new PM to form government

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  "Mr. Eugen Tomac withdrew his candidacy this morning, and under these circumstances, I am appointing Adrian Vestea as Prime Minister," Mr. Dan said in a statement ......
  
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• Romania's president nominates Adrian Vestea as prime minister after his previous pick withdraws

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Romanian President Nicusor Dan has nominated Adrian Vestea as prime minister to resolve a...
  
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• Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  WARSAW, June 14 - Romania's...
  
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• Romania gets new PM nominee after previous candidate withdraws

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Romanian president Nicusor Dan on Sunday nominated former mayor Adrian Vestea as prime minister, his second attempt to form a government after his previous pick failed to secure political support and withdrew his mandate.Eugen Tomac, a European Union deputy, pulled out earlier Sunday after being unable to present a cabinet to Parliament within 10 days. Dan then announced Vestea as his replacement at the presidential Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest.'Mr. Eugen...
  
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• Quantum Space plans major Tulsa expansion after public market deal

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  The company led by former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, with a goal of making satellites in Tulsa, is going public in a deal valuing Quantum Space at $1.2 billion. ......
  
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• Pakistan Budget 2026-27: Major Tax Relief for Overseas Pakistanis, Lower Property and Transaction Taxes, Stability-Focused IMF-Backed Reforms

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: Pakistan’s federal budget for 2026-27 delivers one of the most significant packages of incentives for overseas Pakistanis in recent years, while reinforcing the government’s commitment to fiscal stability, IMF-backed reforms and economic discipline.Presented by Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on June 12, the Rs18.77 trillion budget seeks to balance competing priorities: sustaining economic recovery, maintaining macroeconomic stability, boosting exports and attract
  
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• Oklahoma voters all have at least one decision Tuesday at the polls

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Some voters will also see nonpartisan local and state ballot items, but Tuesday’s election is otherwise limited to registered Republicans and Democrats. ......
  
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• Oklahoma places, events and people that helped shape America

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Although Oklahoma, the 46th state admitted to the Union in late 1907, hasn’t been in America for all 250 years of its existence, the state’s impact and historical importance are undeniable. ......
  
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• Newly minted trillionaire Musk under fire over Belfast riots

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Elon Musk, newly crowned the world’s first trillionaire, faced renewed criticism Friday over anti-immigrant riots in...
  
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• Mexican guild chief apologises for racist gesture at World Cup

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  In an Instagram video, he was seen making a slant-eye gesture behind a South Korean YouTuber. ......
  
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• Meridian Tower undergoing renovations | Commercial building permits

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  This weekly update lists new commercial construction, expansions and enlargements of more than $100,000 in Tulsa. Descriptions of work are listed as provided. ......
  
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• Kuwait launches 15-year investor residency: new long-term visa rules, eligibility and investment requirements explained

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  Dubai: Kuwait has introduced a new long-term residency regime offering eligible foreign investors permits of up to 15 years, in a move aimed at attracting high-value investment while tightening regulatory oversight.The framework, issued under Cabinet Resolution No. 651 of 2026 and published in the official gazette Kuwait Alyoum, establishes detailed legal, financial and operational requirements for...
  
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• Kuwait Energy Shipment Completes Transit Through Hormuz Strait

  14-06-2026 11:10 via article.wn.com
  An LPG shipment from Kuwait was transported through the Strait of Hormuz using a coordinated maritime operation involving a Kuwaiti tanker and a chartered vessel, according to shipping data and...
  
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