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• US hails initial meeting between Venezuelan government, opposition

  19-06-2026 05:18 via article.wn.com
  June 18 - The United States said on Thursday it...
  
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• World Cup goal-scoring freaks are making us forget the scandals

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
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• World Cup: Did bad weather help MetLife Stadium’s criticized field conditions? This coach says so

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  World Cup teams with games scheduled in New Jersey will be hoping that heavy rain is in the forecast when they come to the Garden State. ......
  
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• WHO says Ebola outbreak in Congo exceeds 1,000 cases in 1st month

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases in its first month, making it "the largest" Ebola epidemic in the country's history at that stage of an outbreak, a World Health Organization (WHO) official...
  
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• Who is the DR Congo’s living statue? Meet World Cup super-fan Lumumba Vea

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  DR Congo have received a boost as their most famous fan has arrived for their second World Cup match...
  
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• When are remaining World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium?

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Norway's Viking row takes over MetLife Stadium for World Cup match Norway fans' Viking row takes over MetLife Stadium for the World Cup match against Senegal. The 2026 World Cup finally arrived June 13 after years of prep and anticipation, and there's still more to come at MetLife Stadium. Brazil and Morocco kicked off the New Jersey portion of...
  
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• What the West Can Learn From China—Without Becoming It

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Plus, how export controls can backfire unless allies move in lockstep. ......
  
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• Urgent: Iran, Oman affirm sovereignty over Hormuz Strait arrangements, to set up joint team for management -- joint statement

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN/MUSCAT, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Iran and Oman issued a joint statement on Tuesday, saying that...
  
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• Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital ahead of July's NATO summit

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Security forces in Turkey have...
  
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• Thailand launches "FastPass" initiative to slash investor approval times, boost high-tech industries

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  BANGKOK, June 23 (Xinhua) -- The Thai government on Tuesday officially inaugurated the "Thailand FastPass" framework, an inter-agency mechanism designed to accelerate regulatory approvals and enhance the...
  
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• Tartan Army brings World Cup party to Miami as thousands march to baseball match

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Many Scotland fans opted for their signature ‘taps aff’ look as they enjoyed the Miami sunshine...
  
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• Sharif hopes US-Iran Islamabad MoU leads to lasting peace in 60 days

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Sharif hopes US-Iran Islamabad MoU leads to lasting peace in 60 days ......
  
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• Portugal vs Uzbekistan live streaming, FIFA World Cup 2026: When and where to watch Cristiano ...

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Here are the live streaming details of the Portugal vs Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup 2026 match for Indian viewers. Check date, timing, streaming platform and more. ......
  
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• Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record in Argentina Win

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record in Argentina Win Arlington (Texas)- Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal and then added an 18th in stoppage time in defending champion Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. The record goal came in the 38th minute and two days before Messi’s 39th birthday, and amid the concern of an ailing father back at home. It was the s
  
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• Mallorca looks to Luis Garcia for swift La Liga return

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  MADRID, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Real Mallorca has named Luis Garcia as its new head coach as the club looks to secure an immediate...
  
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• Malaysia eyes expanded role in maritime economy, says official

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia is eyeing an expanded role in the maritime economy and is working towards future-ready infrastructure through resilient ports, a diversified energy...
  
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• Lithuanian president accepts government's resignation

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  VILNIUS, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Tuesday accepted the resignation of the country's government following a reshuffle of the ruling coalition and...
  
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• 'Like Jellyfish': Downed US Pilot Recalls Encounter With Iranian Drone Swarm, Says Report

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  The F-15 pilot shared this account with intelligence officials during a post-incident debriefing, sparking an unresolved debate within the US intelligence community over what he actually witnessed. ......
  
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• Jaguar, luxury gifts bought with party funds: Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for 5 years in £400,000 fraud

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from party funds over a 12-year period.Murrell, 61, the estranged husband of former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, siphoned off £400,315.65 between 2010 and 2022, using the money to finance a series of personal purchases ranging from a luxury motorhome and Jaguar SUV to designer accessories, jewellery
  
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• It’s giving joy: How drag is joining the climate movement

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Under a single spotlight, a tall figure in a hooded robe strutted onto the stage, their back to the audience. After a suspenseful beat, three words in large bolded lettering lit up the screen behind them: “NATURE IS GAY.”...
  
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• Iranian president arrives in Pakistan amid ongoing peace efforts

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  ISLAMABAD, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday for an official visit to discuss the ongoing...
  
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• Iran Says No UN Inspection Visit Planned for Bombed Nuclear Sites

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei – File photo...
  
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• Iran Claims 'Conclusive Evidence' Of Regional Support In US-Israel Strikes

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the evidence collected by Tehran indicated the involvement of certain countries in what Iran described as an act of aggression. ......
  
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• Hungarian man accused of digging up bodies from cemeteries ‘told police he likes to eat them’

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Investigators found bones in a suitcase and a heart in a jar at the man’s apartment...
  
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• 'He is from another planet': How Messi turned boos into cheers

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  For someone who turned boos into cheers, Brazil legend Rivaldo knows a lot about winning over fans — just as he knew how to score breathtaking goals. Play and predict your Fifa World Cup 2026 champion here Having suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to France in the 1998 World Cup final, Rivaldo suffered constant abuse from fans back home in Brazil. It came to a point where he could not take it anymore and threatened to retire from international football. But, in the end, football was the winner as
  
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• Gunman killed as shooting leaves Montreal officer, civilian dead

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  A midday shooting in Montreal left three people dead on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian, and the suspected gunman, in an outbreak of violence that shocked a city whe ......
  
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• Forty drown in France as people seek relief from heatwave

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Meteorologists say the system ‌is creating a so-called heat dome, trapping hot air over western and central Europe and allowing temperatures to build day after day ......
  
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• Flash: Trump says to keep Strait of Hormuz open, ships remain in place to reinstitute blockade if necessary

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Trump says to keep Strait of Hormuz...
  
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• Flash: Trump claims Iran has "fully and completely" agreed to highest level nuclear inspections infinitely

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Flash: Trump claims Iran has "fully and...
  
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• Fifa World Cup: Chinese companies hope to help Cabo Verde star cash in on new-found fame

  23-06-2026 14:17 via article.wn.com
  Some of China’s biggest companies are chasing the signature of Cabo Verde...
  
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