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EU takes rare action against Meta in WhatsApp AI probe

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:18:50 GMT

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for competing artificial intelligence services, while authorities continue to investigate whether the company unfairly favored its own AI products.

The European Commission announced on June 9 that Meta must allow rival AI chatbots to use WhatsApp's Business Application Programming Interface (API) free of charge

US defense chief urges Europe to strengthen border controls

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:40:21 GMT

PARIS, France: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a speech marking the anniversary of the D-Day landings to urge European countries to take stronger action on immigration, warning that the continent faces what he described as an invasion of dangerous ideologies arriving across its shores.

Speaking at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer on June 6, Hegseth linked current migration challenges

Brazilian filmmaker Orlando Senna passes away at 86

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:31:21 GMT

Los Angeles [US], June 12 (ANI): Brazilian filmmaker Orlando Senna has passed away. He was 86. As per Variety, Orlando died on June 9 from pneumonia in Rio de Janeiro.

Senna reached everlasting fame as director with Jorge Bodanzky of 1974's 'Iracema' ('Iracema: Uma Transa Amazonica'), a hard-hitting social realist feature sometimes ranked in lists of the best Brazilian films of all time.

It is sometimes ci

Gemma Dryburgh, Nicole Broch Estrup among 3 teams tied for Dow lead

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:05:04 GMT

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Gemma Dryburgh of Scotland and Nicole Broch Estrup of Denmark were one of three teams to shoot a 3-under-par 67 to share the lead at the first round of the Dow Championship on Thursday at Midland (Mich.) Country Club.

Dryburgh and Broch Estrup are tied with Camille Boyd and China's Michelle Zhang as well as Gurleen Kaur and Australia's Hira Naveed. Nine teams poste

Japan's Wataru Endo out of World Cup, international career over

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:55:09 GMT

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Japanese captain Wataru Endo withdrew from the World Cup due to injury Thursday and announced his retirement from international competition.

The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder has been dealing with an ankle injury that required surgery in February. He was hoping to be fit for the competition in North America, but experienced discomfort and played only the first half in a

EAM Jaishankar, Finnish FM Valtonen review strategic partnership on digitalisation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:59:41 GMT

Helsinki [Finland], June 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Helsinki, where the two leaders reviewed progress under the India-Finland Strategic Partnership and discussed expanding cooperation in key emerging technology sectors.

In a post on X, sharing details of the meeting, Jaishankar said, 'Good to meet FM @elinavaltonen of Finland today

England preparing to weather World Cup storm

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:05:13 GMT

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After England's lackluster Florida friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the Three Lions had a much better showing in their final World Cup tune-up against Costa Rica on Wednesday night in Orlando.

They even got to test their patience with North America's tumultuous summer weather.

After short, intense thundershowers delayed kickoff by about an hour, En

Argentina vault back to No. 1 in FIFA world ranking

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:55:06 GMT

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Defending World Cup champion Argentina vaulted back into the top spot of the FIFA Men's World Ranking in the latest poll that was released just hours before the 2026 tournament was set to begin.

Argentina, who won the 2022 World Cup at Qatar with a victory in penalties over France, had not held the top spot in the rankings since

"Mbappe's already proven, Yamal and Haaland want to...": Bhaichung Bhutia ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:06:31 GMT

By Utkarsh Rathour

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 11 (ANI): Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has shared his views on the young talents expected to shine at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting them as potential defining players of the next decade.

Speaking to ANI, Bhutia noted the impressive track record of these emerging stars while reflecting on the tournament's opportunities for them

Injuries force Morocco to call up Marwane Saadane, Amine Sbai for FIFA World Cup

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:32:22 GMT

Rabat (Morocco) [India], June 11 (ANI): Morocco have made two changes to their FIFA World Cup squad after key players Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli were ruled out due to injuries, the Moroccan Football Federation and FIFA confirmed on Thursday.

Saudi-based defender Marwane Saadane and winger Amine Sbai have been called up as replacements. Aguerd has been sidelined since early March with a groin injury, which l

'Not an era of war': EAM Jaishankar calls for dialogue, diplomacy amid major global conflicts

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:01:01 GMT

Sofia [Bulgaria], June 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's stance that amid multiple major conflicts, dialogue and diplomacy remain the way forward. He highlighted the need for supply chain resilience and diversification in the wake of economic risks arising from such conflicts and reiterated that maritime trade should not be endangered.

Jaishankar made the statements in his press

Jaishankar calls to refashion ties into contemporary, forward-looking partnership with Bulgaria

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:06 GMT

Sofia [Bulgaria], June 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid a visit to Bulgaria and interacted with the senior leadership with discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, partnership between India and the European Union and what the two countries can do together going forward.

He shared the details in his press remarks after the meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart, Velislava Petrova-Chamova.

(SP)U.S.-DALLAS-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-TEAM SWEDEN-TRAINING

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:15:56 GMT

(260611) -- DALLAS, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Graham Potter, head coach of Sweden, attends a training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Dallas, the United States, on June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes on being longest serving continuously elected PM

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked world leaders for congratulating him on becoming India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister.

PM Modi said it was a privilege to have the opportunity to serve India and contribute to our nation's development journey.

PM Modi thanked Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson for his wishes.

In a post on X, he said, 'Tha

World Cup primer: Players, places, plotlines and politics

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:05:11 GMT

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After an unusual and at times underwhelming buildup, the 2026 World Cup is suddenly, finally the spectacle on everyone's mind.

From questions surrounding Neymar's health and fitness for Brazil, to political drama between co-hosts United States and Iran, to European complaints about the intensity of North American summers, the World Cup is dominating the headlines.

US undermining World Cup with entry bans Indian coach

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:20:19 GMT

FIFAs stance on immigration curbs on officials and humiliation of World Cup players is deplorable, Ranjit Bajaj tells RT India

The US treatment of teams and officials arriving for the 2026 World Cup amounts to racism and seriously undermines the integrity of the tournament, while football governing body FIFA is guilty of double standards, Indian coach Ranjit Bajaj has told RT.

The 2026 Worl

Jaishankar visits National Historical Museum in Sofia, praises Bulgaria's rich cultural heritage

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:04:08 GMT

Sofia [Bulgaria], June 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday visited the National Historical Museum in Sofia, where he explored artefacts spanning 'millennia' and praised Bulgaria's efforts to preserve its historical and cultural legacy.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, 'Visited the National Historical Museum in Sofia today. Explored its remarkable collection of artifacts spanning millenn

Nutrify Today C-Suite Sumflex 2026 Closes as the "Davos of Nutraceuticals," Drawing 150 Plus Global C-Suite Leaders to Mumbai

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:01:36 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 10: The fifth edition of Nutrify Today's C-Suite Sumflex concluded at Trident Oberoi in Mumbai on 5th June, cementing its position as the nutraceutical industry's most influential leadership gathering, a forum increasingly described by delegates as 'The Davos of Nutraceuticals.' Over two days (4th & 5th June), more than 150 C-suite leaders from global pharma, regulation,

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Foreign Minister of Sweden

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:01:06 GMT

ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden.

During the meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the repercussions of the Uunprovoked Iranian attacks that targeted civilian sites and facilities in the United Arab Emira

"I've reached out to him": Harry Kane expresses concern for Eriksen after on-field collapse

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:03:02 GMT

London [UK], June 10 (ANI): England captain Harry Kane has expressed concern and support for his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Christian Eriksen after the Danish midfielder suffered a health scare during a friendly match against Ukraine.

Eriksen collapsed on the pitch after clutching his chest, triggering immediate medical attention and raising fresh concerns over his condition, in an incident reminiscent of

'From modern India to global India; cannot underestimate Modi's role': Former Danish envoy to India

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:01:06 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal

Copenhagen [Denmark], June 10 (ANI): Former Ambassador of Denmark to India Freddy Svane lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership as he became India's longest-serving Prime Minister, saying PM Modi transformed the country from 'modern India to global India' and elevated its stature on the world stage.

Speaking to ANI from Copenhagen, Svane said Prime Minister Modi's leadership has h

Iraq lose to Venezuela, Saudi Arabia draw with Senegal in World Cup warm-ups

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:59:51 GMT

Pennsylvania [US], June 10 (ANI): Iraq suffered a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly in Bridgeville, Illinois, on Wednesday.

Venezuela took the lead in the 17th minute through Cristian Casseres, who finished from close range to put the South American side ahead.

The visitors doubled their advantage immediately after the restart when Casseres won possession and s

Punjab DGP inaugurates new ANTF facilities to combat drug menance

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:59:19 GMT

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 10 (ANI): Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday inaugurated a series of modern technical and intelligence facilities including the newly established state-of-the-art Special Intelligence & Technical Unit (SITU) at the ANTF Police Station in SAS Nagar, a release said.

The DGP Punjab, who accompanied by Special DGP ANTF Kuldeep Singh and ADGP ANTF Nila

Armed conflicts hit worldwide post-WWII record report

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:04:14 GMT

Sixty-five were recorded in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute Oslo

The number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).

Researchers found there were 65 state-based conflicts - involving at least one government actor - the highest number since systemat

Armed conflicts hit worldwide post-WWII record - report

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:04:14 GMT

Sixty-five were recorded in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute Oslo

The number of armed conflicts underway around the globe reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).

Researchers found there were 65 s

Armed conflicts worldwide hit record since WWII - report

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:04:14 GMT

Sixty-five state-based conflicts were recorded worldwide in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute Oslo

The number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).

Researchers found

Armed conflicts worldwide hit record since WWII report

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:04:14 GMT

Sixty-five state-based conflicts were recorded worldwide in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute Oslo

The number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).

Researchers found there were 65 state-based conflicts - involving at least one government actor - t

The EUs 100 billion next-gen fighter is dead: Heres why

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:40:03 GMT

Germany and France have pulled the plug on a joint jet project that never got off the ground

The long-delayed €100 billion ($116 billion) project to develop a fully European next-generation fighter jet for NATO members has been formally abandoned.

Despite citing the need to counter a perceived threat from Russia and strengthen Europe's military, France and Germany have failed to overcome ye

Germany embraces quiet, distraction-free comfort of Wake Forest

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:19:19 GMT

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The World Cup comes with global attention and yet Germany's national team found an ideal spot to concentrate on its tasks without some of the distractions that might exist elsewhere.

The team arrived at its temporary summer home and World Cup headquarters in Winston-Salem on Monday. A few hours later, players were on the pitch at Wake Forest's

Pleased that we made it to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:01:22 GMT

Guadalupe [Mexico], June 9 (ANI): Swedish footballer Viktor Gyokeres expressed pleasure over his team making it to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and also reflected on his dramatic 88th-minute match-winning goal to secure a 3-2 victory for Sweden over Poland in the World Cup qualification playoff final earlier this year.

Sweden recovered from a poor UEFA qualifying campaign to secure a place at the showpiece event. They

EAM S Jaishankar to visit Bulgaria and Finland from June 10-11

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:33:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Bulgaria and Finland from June 10-11, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the statement, Jaishankar will visit Bulgaria on June 10, where he is expected to meet the Bulgarian leadership and hold discussions with his counterpart on bilateral and global issues of mutual inter

PGA Tour to co-sanction Australian Open as international reach expands

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:19:13 GMT

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The PGA Tour is expanding its international alliances and will co-sanction the Australian Open with the DP World Tour, Golf Australia announced Tuesday.

The agreement runs through 2029 and marks the first time the PGA Tour has partnered with Golf Australia.

The PGA Tour is expected to contribute to the purse and encourage its members to compete, similar to the

Himachal to collaborate with Norway on advanced waste management technologies, sustainable development: CM Sukhu

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:02:33 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is set to benefit from Norwegian expertise, best practices and advanced technologies in the processing and recycling of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste, an official statement said.

Beyond C&D waste management, the State Government is keen to collaborate with Norway and learn from its experience in key areas such as circular economy

Crown Princess of Sweden meets with Latifa bint Mohammed in Stockholm

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:03:31 GMT

DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Her Royal Highness Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree, Crown Princess of the Kingdom of Sweden, met with H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, in Stockholm during her visit to Sweden leading a high level UAE delegation.

The meeting reviewed the growing bilateral relations between the UAE and the Kingdom of S

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary felicitates Reyan MD for double gold at Commonwealth Chess Championship

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:58:29 GMT

Patna (Bihar) [India], June 9 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary felicitated young chess player Reyan MD for his impressive performance at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026, where he secured two gold medals and one bronze medal.

Representing GD Goenka School, Patna, Reyan was honoured for his achievement at a felicitation ceremony. As part of the recognition, he was awarded a cash prize of Rs 22.

India wants to buy more coking coal and nickel from Russia media

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:53:05 GMT

A delegation from New Delhi visited last month for preliminary talks with the government and industry, Reuters reported.

India is exploring options to buy coking coal assets and import more nickel from Russia, Reuters reported, as it tries to secure supplies to boost steel production and speed up its energy transition.

A delegation from New Delhi visited Russia in May for preliminary talks

US at UN: Russias Invasion of Ukraine Has Become a Strategic Failure

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:02:00 GMT

The United States told the United Nations Security Council that Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has turned into a strategic failure, as diplomats gathered for an emergency session following another wave of large-scale Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Speaking on behalf of the United States at the meeting, Dan Negrea, the US representative to the UN Economic and Social Council, argued that Moscow has f

Netherlands lose Jurrien Timber to groin injury ahead of FIFA World Cup; Geertruida called up

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:59:48 GMT

New York [US], June 9 (ANI): The Netherlands have suffered a major setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup after defender Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury, the Dutch football federation announced on Monday.

According to ESPN, the 24-year-old Arsenal full-back, who last featured as a substitute in Arsenal's UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, will leave the Du

Top 2 seeds ousted in chaotic opening day at Libema Open

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:40:34 GMT

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The No. 1 and No. 2 seeds each fell in straight sets on a chaotic first day of women's competition in the Libema Open at 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands on Monday.

No. 1 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia -- a two-time winner at the event in 2022 and '23 -- fell 6-4, 7-6 (5) to Hungary's Panna Udvardy, who ranks nearly 50 spots lower (65th to 17th). In a match th

Top 2 seeds ousted in chaotic opening day of HSBC Championships

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:40:27 GMT

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The No. 1 and No. 2 seeds each fell in straight sets on a chaotic first day of women's competition in the Libema Open at 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands on Monday.

William Saliba plays in final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:40:35 GMT

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William Saliba was deemed fit ahead of France's final friendly before the World Cup and would be set for full participation in the Group I opener June 16 against Senegal barring setbacks with his ailing back.

Saliba, 25, had scans on his back last week to determine whether discomfort he flagged was potentially a more serious injury.

Manager Didier Deschamp

Marin Cilic kicks off grass season with Denis Shapovalov upset

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:40:22 GMT

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Competing in the event for the first time since 2017, Croatia's Marin Cilic kicked off grass-court season with a 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-5 upset of seventh-seeded Canadian Denis Shapovalov in opening-round action of the Libema Open Monday at 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands.

Cilic trailed 4-2 in the second set before rattling off four straight games to level the match. He a

Netherlands to replace Jurrien Timber with Lutsharel Geertruida

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:55:23 GMT

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An ongoing injury to Arsenal's Jurrien Timber was replaced on the Netherlands' World Cup roster by Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida.

A groin injury suffered in March forced Timber to miss several months of the domestic season. Although the defender played 55 minutes for Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, the Netherlands staf

William Saliba fit for final friendly, on target for France's World Cup opener

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:19:12 GMT

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Saliba, 25, had scans on his back last week to determine whether discomfort he flagged was potentially a more serious injury.

Manager Didier Deschamp

Denmark's Christian Eriksen to be released after collapsing in friendly

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:40:34 GMT

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Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen is improving and could be released from the hospital 'soon' after collapsing on the field Sunday during a friendly against Ukraine.

In the 65th minute, Eriksen reached for his chest before falling to the ground in the latest on-field scare for the 34-year-old.

'I spoke with Christian this morning, and he is doing wel

Eriksen expected to be discharged after on-pitch collapse during pre-FIFA WC friendly against Ukraine

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:32:00 GMT

Odense [Denmark], June 8 (ANI): Denmark footballer Cristian Eriksen is expected to be 'discharged' from hospital soon after collapsing on the pitch during Sunday's pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against Ukraine, said the national team's doctor on Monday.

Eriksen collapsed on the pitch once again, nearly five years after his dramatic incident at Euro 2021. During Sunday's international friendly against Ukraine in Od

"Malaysia connection needs to be thoroughly exposed": Sanjay Nirupam demands probe into Nashik conversion case

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:06:21 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 8 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Monday levelled serious allegations regarding an alleged international conspiracy in the Nashik religious conversion case, while simultaneously demanding urgent government accountability following the ongoing crisis surrounding the NEET examination paper leaks.

Addressing the media regarding the ongoing investigation into the Nashik co

Entire UK attack submarine fleet unfit for service media

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:46:42 GMT

British commanders reportedly fear the navy looks toothless in the face of a supposed Russian threat

Britain's entire available fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines is stuck in port awaiting maintenance and repairs, leaving the Royal Navy without a deployable hunter-killer boat, UK media have reported.

All five of the Royal Navy's operational Astute-class attack submarines are current

Mulberry Grove Opens Its Doors to a New Era of Meaningful Early Childhood Play

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:32:53 GMT

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Gurugram (Haryana) [India], June 8: Mulberry Grove, Gurugram's newest play-based learning and exploration space for children aged 0 to 6 years, officially welcomed families for its exclusive preview launch this weekend. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with parents describing the space as a refreshing alternative to conventional play areas and highly structured early years programs.

Purposefull

How Eastern Europes elites learned to love dependence on America

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:26:19 GMT

As Poland and Lithuania seek more US troops and bases, the debate is no longer about defense alone but about sovereignty and dependence

Recent history offers one very simple lesson: the most reliable way for a ruling elite to protect itself from accountability is to hand over its country's sovereignty to a powerful foreign patron. In Europe, many have decided that the United States is the only pa

Trump eyeing purchase of key British colonial outpost Telegraph

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:34:20 GMT

The US president earlier called the UKs plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius an act of great stupidity

The US is weighing a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands directly from Mauritius in a bid to sideline the UK over the future of a crucial military base in the Indian Ocean, The Telegraph reported on Sunday.

The Chagos Islands are home to Diego Garcia, a joint UK-US military ba

Emirates Drug Establishment, Novo Nordisk sign MoU to advance pharmaceutical sector

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:09:57 GMT

DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Novo Nordisk, the global healthcare company known for its treatments for diabetes, obesity and rare diseases, to strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing through advanced technologies and support the development of an innovative, sustainable pharmaceutical ecosystem.

The memorandu

Why Anime Merch Spending Is Exploding as India Goes Mainstream

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:32:05 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 8: Not long ago, owning an anime figurine or a Naruto hoodie in India marked you as part of a small, slightly misunderstood subculture. Today, that same hoodie is streetwear, and the figurine sits on a shelf as a statement of identity. Two trends are driving this shift at once: a global explosion in anime merchandise spending, and the rapid mainstreaming of anime in India. Together, t

Praggnanandhaa honoured by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay with Rs 50 lakh reward after historic Norway Chess triumph

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:31:10 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 8 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday felicitated Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and presented him with a cash reward of Rs 50 lakh on behalf of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, following the chess prodigy's historic victory at the Norway Chess 2026 tournament.

The felicitation ceremony was held at the Chief Secretariat in Chenn

Marschall stuns Duplantis in Stockholm as Pole Vault star's 40-meet winning streak ends

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:59:20 GMT

Stockholm [Sweden], June 8 (ANI): Australia's Kurtis Marschall produced a stunning upset at the Stockholm Diamond League on Sunday, defeating Olympic champion Armand Duplantis and ending the Swedish star's remarkable run of 40 consecutive victories in men's pole vault.

Competing in front of the home crowd, Duplantis had arrived in Stockholm with hopes of breaking his own world record of 6.31 metres for the 16th t

Nelly Korda captures U.S. Women's Open as dream year continues

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:25:06 GMT

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Nelly Korda drained a birdie putt on No. 17 and curled in a par putt at No. 18 on Sunday to win the U.S. Women's Open for the first time in her career at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.

Korda carded a 2-under 69 and finally was the last golfer standing in her 12th attempt to win the U.S. Women's Open, finishing at 8-under 276. England's Charley Hull (67) and Mex

Christian Eriksen collapses; Denmark-Ukraine friendly called

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:19:22 GMT

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Denmark's friendly with Ukraine was called Sunday, when Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field.

In the 65th minute, Eriksen, 34, reached for his chest area before falling to the ground. The game was called a short time after that.

Eriksen was able to reach an ambulance on his feet, but a statement from the Danish federation stated that he was

Christian Eriksen collapses again during Denmark vs Ukraine friendly; match called off

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:03:46 GMT

Odense [Denmark], June 8 (ANI): Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has collapsed on the pitch once again, nearly five years after his dramatic incident at Euro 2021.

The latest incident took place during Sunday's international friendly against Ukraine in Odense, where he went down in the 65th minute. The 34-year-old VfL Wolfsburg player received prompt medical assistance and was later able to walk to the ambulan

Latifa bint Mohammed to begin visit to Sweden tomorrow, leading high-level delegation

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:57:46 GMT

Dubai [UAE], June 8 (ANI/WAM): Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, is set to begin a visit to the Kingdom of Sweden tomorrow, leading a high-level delegation of ministers and government officials.

The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and explore new avenues for forging sustainable partnerships

Uyghur leaders intensify global campaign against China's repression at key international forums

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:35:26 GMT

Munich [Germany], June 7 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief highlighting its international advocacy efforts, using major global platforms in Japan and Europe to draw attention to what it describes as Beijing's continuing genocide, forced labour practices and transnational repression targeting Uyghurs from East Turkistan.

During a week-long visit to Japan beginning on May 31, WUC

Toxic pests swarm Berlin media

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:07:37 GMT

Oak processionary moth caterpillars can trigger rashes, respiratory problems and, in rare cases, allergic shock

An insect infestation is spreading across Berlin, forcing closures and health warnings in parks, sports grounds, and residential areas, German media has reported. The culprit is the oak processionary moth caterpillar, a tree-killing pest covered in toxic stinging hairs.

The insect

'Wasmy Al Khalediah' claims UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses title in Sweden

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:01:55 GMT

ABU DHABI, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The horse "Wasmy Al Khalediah" was crowned champion of the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at the Sweden leg, the second European stop on the 33rd edition's calendar, held on Saturday, at the Grdet Turf Racecourse in Stockholm, coinciding with the National Day celebrations of the Kingdom of Sweden.

The Sweden leg featured 10 elite Purebred Arabian horses from Swe

Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago Airport ahead of FIFA World Cup

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:59:29 GMT

Chicago [US], June 7 (ANI): Iraq's preparations for their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup were overshadowed after star striker Aymen Hussein was reportedly held and questioned for nearly seven hours upon arrival in the United States, reported Reuters.

The 30-year-old forward, who scored the decisive goal that secured Iraq's qualification for the World Cup, arrived in Chicago with the national squad ahea

Generic semaglutide race hinges on API supply as china leads, global peptide demand to hit 99,000 kg by 2030: Goldman Sachs

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:31:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The speed of semaglutide genericisation and GLP-1 pricing after 2031/32 will likely depend less on demand and more on peptide API manufacturing capacity, Goldman Sachs expects. China already leads in synthetic API supply and is likely to be the key source for global generic players launching semaglutide ahead of patent expiry in 2027. The big unknown is whether CDMO capacity built for b

World Cup: France settle in Boston ahead of 2026 campaign

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:34:15 GMT

On the eve of the opening match, FIFA presidentGianni Infantinoheld a press conference inMexicoCity, addressing the various controversies surrounding the tournament. He also commented on the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry upon arrival in the United States before being welcomed back as a hero inMogadishu.

Inathletics, 17-year-old American prospect Cooper Lutkenhaus produced the fastest 800

Sudan: Hold Defecting Armed Group Commanders to Account

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

(Nairobi) - The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) should ensure that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders who have defected to the Sudanese army, including two since April 2026, are held to account for their role in serious crimes, Human Rights Watch said today. This includes cooperating with ongoing independent regional and international investigations into serious internation

18th-century shipwreck carrying Chinese porcelain found in Norway

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:23:55 GMT

Pieces of Chinese porcelain recovered from a shipwreck in the Skagerrak Strait off southern Norway on May 9, 2026. /CMG

Archaeologists have recovered large quantities of blue-and-white Chinese porcelain, along with fragments of chandeliers, goblets, textiles and grain, from a depth of about 600 meters in the Skagerrak Strait.

An 18th-century shipwreck carrying the best-preserved cargo of Chine

A Peace Triangle in the Middle East/West Asia Through Trade

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:40:52 GMT

In 2025, the Israeli-Palestinian-Jordanian non-governmental organization EcoPeace Middle East developed the concept of a "Peace Triangle" for the entire West Asian region. This initiative builds upon a memorandum dated September 9, 2023signed by the USA, India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, France, Germany, Italy, and the EUwhich envisions a new trade corridor extending from India, through Israel, to Europe. Change through tr

Another football, another world are possible and essential.

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:08:13 GMT

In just few days, football fans (and not just them) will have their eyes fixed on the events of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A tournament that will take place in the midst of a systemic crisis, also on a global scale, and which, like many of its previous editions, will seek to distract from severe and undeniable problems.

To give a brief overview, the first tournament took place in Uruguay in 1930, in the midst of th

Two key players of Morocco forced out by injury

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:49:46 GMT

NEW YORK, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Morocco has suffered a double injury setback on the eve of the World Cup finals with confirmation that it will be without key defender Nayef Aguerd and winger Ezzalzouli Abde.

Olympique Marseille defender Aguerd, who also suffered injury heartbreak at the 2022 World Cup when he missed the quarterfinal and semifinal, has failed to recover in time from groin surgery.

After givi

Latifa bint Mohammed meets with leaders of World Childhood Foundation, visits Campus Manilla in Sweden

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:43:35 GMT

STOCKHOLM, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with leaders of the World Childhood Foundation and visited Campus Manilla school in Sweden during her official trip to the country, leading a high-level delegation of ministers and government officials.

During the meeting with leaders of the World Childhood Foundati

Chinese premier congratulates Frederiksen on her re-election as Danish PM

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:45:33 GMT

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday congratulated Mette Frederiksen on her re-election as Danish prime minister.

In his message, Li said Denmark was one of the first European countries to establish diplomatic relations with China, adding that practical cooperation between the two countries has yielded fruitful results and benefited both peoples in recent years.

The Chinese g

China's Yan claims second 2026 Diamond League javelin title

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:15:49 GMT

OSLO, June 11 (Xinhua) -- China's Yan Ziyi continued her impressive rise in women's javelin by winning the event at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Wednesday, marking her second Diamond League title of the season.

Yan, 18, secured victory with a first-round effort of 67.11 meters, a mark that proved untouchable throughout the competition. Yan finished nearly six meters ahead of Norway's Sigrid Borge,

Libya signs unified oil field deal to boost production

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:15:26 GMT

TRIPOLI, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Wednesday the signing of a unified operating agreement for the I/R oil field in the Murzuq Basin in southwestern Libya, aimed at enhancing coordination among partners and improving operational efficiency.

The agreement was signed by the NOC and its concession partners, including Libya's Akakus Oil Operations Company, France's TotalE

Latifa bint Mohammed meets with prominent female figures, cultural, creative leaders in Sweden

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:47:42 GMT

STOCKHOLM, 10th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with a number of prominent female figures and cultural and creative leaders in Sweden.

The engagements form part of H.H. Sheikha Latifa's visit to the country, where she leads a high-level delegation of ministers and government officials.

Reem Al Hashimy meets Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:56:18 GMT

STOCKHOLM, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Benjamin Dousa, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Sweden, met with Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, on the sideline of her official visit to Kingdom of Sweden headed by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.

Iraq loses final World Cup warmup

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:49:29 GMT

BRIDGEVIEW, United States, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Forward Ali Yousif was sent off as Iraq finalized its World Cup preparations with a 2-0 friendly loss to Venezuela on Tuesday.

Cristian Casseres gave Venezuela the lead with a 17th-minute strike and he then turned provider, setting up Jesus Ramirez to double the lead just after halftime.

Iraq was forced to play the last 20 minutes with 10 men after Yousif was

Austrian goalkeeper makes World Cup history as tallest player ever in the competition

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:15:56 GMT

NEW YORK, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Austria is set to establish a new World Cup record for having the tallest player ever to play in the 96-year history of the tournament.

Austrian goalkeeper Florian Wiegele, who plays his club football for Viktoria Plzen in the Czech first division, stands at an impressive two meters and five centimeters in height, which is six feet and nine and a half inches tall.

That means t

Finnish audit office says NATO membership costs not presented transparently

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:15:12 GMT

HELSINKI, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Finland did not present a sufficiently transparent picture of the fiscal impacts of joining NATO, particularly the significantly higher indirect costs associated with meeting alliance obligations, the National Audit Office of Finland (NAOF) said on Tuesday.

In a performance audit titled "NATO-related preparation and decision-making," the audit office said the Finnish government estim

Six Western countries announce sanctions over West Bank settler violence

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:15:08 GMT

LONDON, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Britain, France, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Norway have agreed on coordinated sanctions over settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, the British Foreign Office said in a statement on Tuesday.

Britain will impose sanctions on six entities and one individual accused of financing, enabling or carrying out such violence. France, Canada and Norway announced

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

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:48:29 GMT

NEW YORK, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Morocco will be without one of its star players for the forthcoming World Cup finals after winger Abde Ezzalzouli suffered a twisted knee ligament in his side's 1-1 draw against Norway at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.

The Betis winger suffered the injury after colliding with teammate Chadi Riad at the end of the first half and had to be helped off the pitch befo

Finnish court sentences two in country's largest human trafficking case

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:15:08 GMT

HELSINKI, June 8 (Xinhua) -- The Lapland District Court in Rovaniemi on Monday handed down verdicts in Finland's largest human trafficking case, involving 78 Thai berry pickers.

The court sentenced Jukka Kristo, former chief executive officer of berry company Polarica Marjanhankinta, to two years and six months in prison on 78 counts of human trafficking. His Thai business partner, Kalyakorn "Durian" Phongphit,

Finnish ruling party backs constitutional protection for abortion rights

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:45:11 GMT

HELSINKI, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Finland's ruling National Coalition Party (NCP) on Sunday backed a proposal to enshrine abortion rights in the Finnish Constitution, following a vote at its party congress in Jyvaskyla, Finnish public broadcaster Yle reported.

The initiative was submitted by the NCP Women's League. It calls on the party board to work for adding abortion rights to the constitution and urges the party'

Latifa bint Mohammed to begin visit to Sweden tomorrow, leading high-level delegation

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:39:02 GMT

DUBAI, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, is set to begin a visit to the Kingdom of Sweden tomorrow, leading a high-level delegation of ministers and government officials.

The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation, facilitate the exchange of expertise, and explore new avenues for forging sustainable partner

FIFA World Cup Group I preview: Mbappe, Haaland lead scintillating attack

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:46:58 GMT

PARIS, June 7 (Xinhua) -- At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group I featuring France, Norway, Senegal and Iraq is not a classic "group of death", but it offers one of the biggest stories of the tournament: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, two of the most talked-about strikers in the current era, are set to finally meet on the World Cup stage.

FRANCE

The team:

France arrives as one of the title favorites

Serial Lego thief sentenced to 45 years under Texas retail theft law

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:49:24 GMT

FORT WORTH (CN) - Prosecutors on Wednesday announced the sentencing of an armed serial Lego thief to 45 years in state prison under Texas' strengthened organized retail theft law.

Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells said the conviction of

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:24:12 GMT

MALM, Sweden (AP) - Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall for the next academic year as part of a broad, international reversal on the