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"This Portugal generation has everything": Ex-Portuguese star Simoes on team's WC chances

Lisbon [Portugal], June 4 (ANI): Former Portugal footballer Antonio Simoes, part of the 1966 FIFA World Cup squad that achieved their...


The real reason behind the Wests new obsession with Armenia

As the battle for the country intensifies, the mineral-rich mountains of Syunik are emerging as a strategic prize in Eurasias new great...


Russia declares financial sovereignty

Despite adverse external conditions, the country has maintained economic independence, according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov...


Indian U-18 Men's, Women's teams gear up for Semi-Final clashes at U-18 Asia Cup 2026

Kakamigahara [Japan], June 4 (ANI): The Indian U-18 Women's Team and the Indian U-18 Men's Team are set to compete in the Semi-Finals...


"My eyes will be on Harsh Dubey": Ashwin ahead of one-off Test against Afghanistan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Ahead of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran...


Saba Karim feels IND-AFG Test would help India in trying out new combinations, fixing woes in longer format

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Ahead of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, former Indian cricketer Saba Karim said...


"Berlin's support for Ukraine, Israel may have played a role": Germany's FM Wadephul after UNSC seat loss

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): Germany has failed in its bid to secure one of the two rotating seats allocated to European countries...


Rohit Sharma doubtful for Afghanistan ODIs, could miss the series: BCCI sources

By Vipul Kashyap Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian batter and former captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the ODI...


Virat Kohli ruled out of Afghanistan series due to hamstring injury: BCCI sources

By Vipul Kashyap Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Star India batter Virat Kohli is ruled out of the ODI series against...


India, Afghanistan discuss deepening cooperation during meet between Amb Doraiswami, Amb Karimi

Beijing [China], June 4 (ANI): India and Afghanistan held discussions on strengthening cooperation in mutual areas of interest during...


Interview: Kazakhstan's Almaty Region seeks to become hub for cooperation with China, says governor

Almaty Region, Kazakhstan's fourth most populous region, shares a border with China, giving it a special role in Kazakhstan-China cooperation....


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Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...

Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: A man who pretended to be live-streaming a video game on YouTube to create an alibi while he killed his...

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on June 1, after meeting President Tamas Sulyok, that if the president...

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SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

SpaceX seeks $75 billion raise in unprecedented public debut

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning an unprecedented stock market debut, aiming to raise a record US$75 billion...

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft said it expects to have commercially useful quantum computers by 2029 after unveiling a new quantum...

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...

Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up

NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street suffered a dramatic sell-off on Wednesday as a new outbreak of hostilities in the U.S.-Iran conflict...

Job openings surge in April as hiring weakens across sectors

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, reaching their highest level in nearly a year, but economists cautioned...

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Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected
Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


19 countries and regions benefiting from laos, China railway
19 countries and regions benefiting from laos, China railway

When a refrigerated freight train packed with fresh durians and mangosteens arrived at the Chinese rail station of Mohan after journeying...


El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts
El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...


Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade
Beijing broadens digital yuan use in payments and trade

BEIJING, China: China is stepping up efforts to expand the use of its digital yuan both domestically and internationally, according...


Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery
Ex-head of Shaolin Temple gets 24 years jail for embezzlement, bribery

BEIJING, China: Shi Yongxin, the former abbot of China's Shaolin Temple, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for crimes such as embezzlement...


India sees "strong natural complementarity" with Venezuela in energy sector: MEA
India sees "strong natural complementarity" with Venezuela in energy sector: MEA

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): India and Venezuela are looking to forge new partnerships and expand economic cooperation, especially...


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