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On Trump’s urging, Iran, Israel stop firing on each other

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:53:31 GMT

DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel said on June 8 that they had stopped attacking each other after U.S. President Donald Trump urged them to immediately "stop shooting."

However, Iran warned it would restart strikes if Israel continued attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The attacks over the past 24 hours were the most direct clash between Iran and Israel since a ceasefire in April, raising fears that U.S. effo

WFP: Iran war pushing millions into hunger and food scarcity issues

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:53:45 GMT

UNITED NATIONS: The U.N.'s food agency says the Iran war is pushing millions more people into serious hunger, as it had warned would happen if the conflict worsened and oil prices stayed high.

The World Food Program (WFP) said its study in three vulnerable countries shows that an extra 2.5 million people in Somalia, 2.3 million in Afghanistan, and 1.3 million in Sri Lanka are

Iran hits Bahrain, Kuwait with missiles, US strikes Qeshm Island

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:55:14 GMT

CAIRO, Egypt: Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait early on June 6, Bahrain's government said, adding that they were intercepted. It urged Tehran to immediately stop attacks on Gulf neighbors, calling them a "serious escalation."

Iran's foreign ministry said the U.S. struck surveillance sites on Qeshm Island and near Sirik, which it said were used to protect borders and "ensure t

Israel hits 9 villages in southern Lebanon after evacuation warning

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:32:09 GMT

DIBBINE, Lebanon: Israel's air force carried out strikes in several areas of southern Lebanon on June 5, and the military told people in nine villages to evacuate. One of these villages had mostly avoided damage and had been sheltering thousands displaced by the three-month war.

According to the state news agency, nine people were killed in six different locations.

The warnings forced hundreds of families

Hezbollah snubs new ceasefire deal, Israel refuses to pull out troops

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:17:43 GMT

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its troops out of the country. This weakens U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to stop the fighting and reach peace with Iran.

Iran has said that any peace deal with the U.S. must include a ceasefire in Lebanon. It has also warned in recent days that it could step in directly to sup

Iran: World Cup ticket allotment rescinded

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:19:09 GMT

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Iranian soccer fans planning to attend the World Cup in the United States have been denied tickets to the country's matches, Iran's football federation said Tuesday.

In a statement, the federation said it had reserved tickets to sell to fans, who already have their travel plans set, only to learn the decision had been made to rescind the tickets. Each participating nati

Iran football federation claims ticket allocation withdrawn ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:01:48 GMT

Tijuana [Mexico], June 9 (ANI): The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFRI) on Tuesday stated that its share of FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets was withdrawn shortly before the tournament, leaving supporters who had already booked trips without access to their team's matches, reported Reuters.

According to the Iranian football federation, it had already begun selling tickets allocated to it for World Cup

Iranian fans shut out of World Cup

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:44:36 GMT

Tehran says organizers revoked its allocation of match tickets for supporters just days before the tournament

The US and World Cup organizers have withdrawn Iran's allocation of fan tickets just days before the tournament is set to begin, the country's football federation has said.

The last-minute decision has left thousands of Iranian supporters who had already made travel arrangements una

A.K. International Tourism Announces Safe Completion of Holy Land Tour of Israel Amid Middle East Tensions

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:59:17 GMT

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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 9: A.K. International Tourism has announced the successful completion of a 21-member Indian group tour covering Israel, Jordan and Egypt during a period of heightened regional security concerns in the Middle East.

The tour, which commenced from Mumbai on May 16, 2026, was organised and executed by A.K. International Tourism under the leadership of its Managing Director,

AD Ports Group launches trial operations at Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:22:43 GMT

SAFAGA, Egypt, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) -- AD Ports Group today launched trial operations at Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal in Egypt ahead of the terminal's full operational launch later this year.

Lieutenant-General Eng. Kamel El Wazir, Minister of Transport - Egypt; and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi - Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group; along with senior officials, have conducted a site tour of the

Trump Says Crew 'Fine' After Helicopter Crashes Near Strait Of Hormuz

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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US, Israel Have 'Diverging' Goals For Iran, Says Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States and Israel have different goals when it comes to dealing with Iran.

He told Fox News on June 8 that although the United States and Israel "share many common interests," their interests "also diverge" in some areas, particularly regarding Iran. He noted that Israel "clea

Brazil's Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows 'progress'

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:55:13 GMT

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Neymar's recent MRI revealed he's making 'good progress' in his recovery from a calf injury as he attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Monday.

'The exam showed good progress in his treatment, within expected parameters,' the statement read. 'He will continue the recovery and physical preparation

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation Launches her First Virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform to Inspire The Next Generation of Leaders

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:59:26 GMT

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Dubai [UAE] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 8: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, has launched 'Beyond Power; Leadership, Global Influence and Impact', her first virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform through Substack, creating an accessible resource designed to inspire, guide, and support future leaders, particularly women and young future leaders. The platform is acces

Iran football team reach Tijuana ahead of FIFA World Cup amid Visa delays and US tensions

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:03:29 GMT

Tijuana [Mexico], June 8 (ANI): Iran's national football team arrived in the Mexican border city of Tijuana on Sunday ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign in the United States, with ongoing political tensions and visa complications casting a shadow over their preparations, reported Reuters.

The squad landed shortly after 5 a.m. local time following an overnight flight from Turkey, where they had been holding a

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

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:31:22 GMT

Brasilia [Brazil], June 8 (ANI): Five-time champions Brazil suffered an early setback ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after defender Wesley was ruled out of the tournament with a thigh injury, prompting head coach Carlo Ancelotti to call up Atalanta midfielder Ederson as a replacement.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Sunday that Wesley sustained a muscle injury to the adductor

Iran arrives at new base camp in Mexico ahead of World Cup

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:40:30 GMT

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Amid the turmoil of war in their homeland, Iran arrived in North America on Sunday in advance of the World Cup which starts this week in Mexico, Canada and the United States.

After the tournament favorites and the trio of host countries, all eyes will be on the Iran team which is dealing with the political ramifications of war between the United States and Israe

Brazil tabs Ederson to replace Wesley on WC roster

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:40:34 GMT

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Brazil called up Atalanta midfielder Ederson on Sunday to replace the injured defender Wesley for its World Cup squad.

Ederson, who has made three caps for Brazil, will join his teammates on Monday.

Wesley will miss the tournament due to an injury to the adductor muscle in his left thigh, per the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Sunday. The AS Roma defe

Iran faces same-day entry, exit mandate for FIFA World Cup matches in United States

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:33:41 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 7 (ANI): The Iranian national football team has been subjected to a same-day entry and exit requirement for the FIFA World Cup matches held in the United States, according to The Mirror, as cited by Goal.com.

Under this mandate, the team will only be allowed to enter US territory on the morning of their fixtures and must leave immediately after the final whistle, posing significant logistical

"Salah ready for matches...": Egypt coach Hassan ahead of FIFA WC

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:00:31 GMT

Cairo [Egypt], June 7 (ANI): Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said that star striker Mohamed Salah is ready for the FIFA World Cup matches, after the veteran featured in the second half of his side's loss to Brazil in the pre-WC friendly.

Brazil continued their preparations for the 2026 FIFA WC in impressive fashion, securing a 2-1 victory over Egypt in their final warm-up match in Cleveland and extending their winning

Egypt records 5.2% growth from July 2025 to March 2026

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:02:50 GMT

CAIRO, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Egypt's Ministry of Planning said the country's economy recorded growth of 5.2 percent during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-2026, covering the period from July 2025 to March 2026. Egypt's fiscal year ends on 30th June.

The Central Bank of Egypt also announced today that the country's net foreign currency reserves rose to US$53.134 billion in May, up from US$53.009 billio

Brazil beat Egypt 2-1 in warm-up fixture ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:58:37 GMT

Cleveland (Ohio) [US], June 7 (ANI): Brazil continued their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in impressive fashion, securing a 2-1 victory over Egypt in their final warm-up match in Cleveland and extending their winning streak to three matches.

The five-time world champions arrived with momentum after friendly victories over Croatia and Panama, and they made a bright start against Egypt. Brazil broke the

Iran accuses US of denying visas to football team officials ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:32:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Iran has accused the United States of denying visas to a significant number of officials and support staff associated with its national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, escalating tensions just days before the team's opening match in the tournament, ABC News reported.

The dispute began after the Iranian Embassy in Turkiye responded to a social media post by US Ambas

Kuwait Says It Was Targeted by Seven Iranian Missiles Overnight

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:15:00 GMT

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Kuwait Says It Was Targeted by Seven Iranian Missiles Overnight

Iran fired seven ballistic missiles at Kuwait overnight, authorities said, and falling debris caused some damage on the ground, but no casualties.

The June 6 attack came just days after an Iranian strike on the Gulf states international airport killed one person and injured 63 others. The attack was the latest sign

CENTCOM: Iran Did Not Damage 5th Fleet Headquarters In Bahrain

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:15:00 GMT

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CENTCOM: Iran Did Not Damage US 5th Fleet Headquarters In Bahrain

CENTCOM, the US Central Command, has said that "Iranian claims of damaging US 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false."

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on June 5 said that its forces damaged the headquarters of the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain with missile and drone strikes.

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Report: Iran World Cup team issued visas to compete in U.S.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:05:13 GMT

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Players from Iran's World Cup team have been granted visas to enter the United States, Reuters reported on Friday.

A White House official confirmed the news to Reuters, offering that the players had received their visas overnight, shortly after Iranian ambassador to Mexico Abolfazl Pasandideh had said they didn't have them late Thursday.

Visas may not

Nahyan bin Mubarak attends Italy's National Day celebration in Abu Dhabi

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:57:50 GMT

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 6 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended Italy's National Day celebration hosted by the Embassy of the Italian Republic to the UAE at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi, where Italy showcased the strength of its strategic partnership and expanding relations with the UAE.

The event was attended by Ali Abdullah Mohammed Al-Ahmad

India eyeing Arctic route amid Hormuz crisis Russian minister

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:06:26 GMT

India is very interested in the Northern Sea Route and joint development of capabilities is ongoing, says Russian minister

India is considering increasing its use of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) running through the Arctic ocean in the future because of disruptions to seaborne trade in the Hormuz strait, Alexey Chekunkov, the Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East a

FIFA WC: Iran beat Mali 2-0 in final pre-tournament friendly; to leave for Tijuana

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:59:38 GMT

Antalya [Turkiye], June 5 (ANI): Iran will head into their FIFA World Cup base at Tijuana after they defeated Mali 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday, with some uncertainty still around their participation in the tournament, reported Reuters.

Goals from midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi and right back Ramin Rezaeian gave Iraq their third win in four friendlies this year.

These friendlies against Iran are the only com

Nahyan bin Mubarak attends Italy's National Day celebration in Abu Dhabi

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:13:13 GMT

ABU DHABI, 5th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended Italy's National Day celebration hosted by the Embassy of the Italian Republic to the UAE at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi, where Italy showcased the strength of its strategic partnership and expanding relations with the UAE.

The event was attended by Ali Abdullah Mohammed Al-A

Iran Reportedly Fires Warning Shots Toward US Vessels Near Strait

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:30:00 GMT

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Iran Reportedly Fires Warning Shots Toward US Vessels Near Strait

CNN has quoted an unnamed US official as saying Iran launched multiple drones toward the Strait of Hormuz early on June 6, a report that comes as US President Donald Trump told NBC news that Tehran likely retains 21-22 percent of its prewar missile stock.

US officials suspect the drones were targeting commercial

US Central Command Denies Naval Clash With Iran

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:30:00 GMT

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US Central Command Denies Naval Clash With Iran

An Iranian claim that its forces fired on two US destroyers has been denied by US Central Command (CENTCOM).

Iranian forces did NOTattack or fire at US Navy warships. Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire, CENTCOM said in a statement on social media.

The claim made by Iranian armed forces was carried by Irania

Lebanese Leaders Tell Tehran To End Inference In War-Torn Country

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:30:00 GMT

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Lebanese Leaders Tell Tehran To End Inference In War-Torn Country

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun called on Tehran to stop interfering in the affairs of the war-torn Middle East nation amid Iran-backed Hezbollah's continued battles with Israeli forces.

A militant group and political party that controls much of southern Lebanon, Hezbollah is conside

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

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:57:08 GMT

Cleveland [US], June 5 (ANI): Brazil will be without star forward Neymar for their final FIFA World Cup warm-up match against Egypt after the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that the veteran attacker will remain at the team's training base in New Jersey to continue treatment on a calf injury.

The decision was taken to allow Neymar to undergo intensive physiotherapy and physical recovery rather th

Second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting begins in Varanasi

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:31:57 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): The Second BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting commenced today in Varanasi with participation from BRICS member countries.

The inaugural session was chaired by Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal.

Delegates from Brazil, China, Indonesia, Iran, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates attended in person, while representatives from Ethiopia, Egypt and the R

Egypt's Answer to Unjust Detentions is More Arrests

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

In a living-room-sized hall of a political party's Cairo headquarters, family members of prisoners gathered around a photo exhibition on May 12. There, they shared grievances and called on Egyptian authorities to release their loved ones.

In the days that followed, the National Security A

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after new US strikes

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:03:10 GMT

Weeks of indirect talks marked by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire have failed to secure a deal to end the Middle East war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for Gulf oil and gas shipments.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said late Friday that its forces shot down four Iranian attack drones launched toward the strait, then struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites.

Iran's Revo

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

Saeed Al Hajeri receives credentials copy from Ambassador of Republic of Korea to UAE

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:38:01 GMT

ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State, received a copy of the credentials of Lee Won-ik, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the United Arab Emirates.

He welcomed the Ambassador and wished him success in the performance of his duties, emphasizing the depth of relations between the UAE and the Republic of Korea, as well as the shared

Iran accuses U.S. of blocking fans from attending World Cup matches

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:17:55 GMT

NEW YORK, June 9 (Xinhua) -- The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has accused the United States of withdrawing its ticket allocation for Iranian supporters ahead of the forthcoming World Cup.

In a statement, the FFIRI said, "With less than three days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup... the United States has once again acted to obstruct the presence of Iranian supporters at the stadiums hosting

Hamas reports progress in Cairo talks on Gaza ceasefire, roadmap implementation

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:15:17 GMT

GAZA, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Hamas said Tuesday that progress has been made in ongoing talks with Palestinian factions and mediators in Egypt on the Gaza ceasefire and the implementation of a roadmap proposed by mediators.

Taher al-Nunu, media advisor to the head of Hamas's political bureau, said in press remarks that "the Hamas delegation and the national forces have prepared a joint draft of a national and respons

Egypt, Eritrea vow to deepen ties, coordinate on Horn of Africa, Red Sea security

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:29 GMT

CAIRO, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and visiting Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki on Monday discussed bilateral ties and regional issues, including security in the Horn of Africa, Sudan and the Red Sea.

Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's support for Eritrea's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while Afwerki praised Egypt's support for Eritrea's development efforts and expressed his countr

Egypt's foreign reserves hit record 53.1 bln USD in May

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:22 GMT

CAIRO, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's net foreign reserves rose to a record 53.1 billion U.S. dollars at the end of May, showed the latest official statistics.

In a statement released Monday, the Egyptian cabinet said the country's net international reserves increased by 500 million dollars from 52.6 billion dollars at the end of January, reaching their highest level on record.

The government said the rise re

Egypt urges swift U.S.-Iran deal, steps up diplomacy to ease regional tensions

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:17 GMT

CAIRO, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Egypt on Monday stressed the need for a swift agreement between the United States and Iran to help spare the Middle East from the risks of further escalation.

In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said an agreement should address the concerns of all parties, particularly regional countries, and contribute to restoring stability by resolving outstanding issues, including Iran's n

Explainer: What to know about first major Iran-Israel escalation since ceasefire

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:13 GMT

JERUSALEM, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Iran and Israel traded missile attacks on Sunday night and Monday in a major escalation that broke nearly two months of relative calm following the April 8 ceasefire.

The flare-up has once again exposed the fragility of the truce and the long shadows over the prospects for regional peace, yet analysts say the possibility of negotiations still exists, albeit a diminishing one. WHAT H

Brazil summons Ederson after Wesley injury

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:45:23 GMT

NEW JERSEY, United States, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Atalanta midfielder Ederson has been drafted into Brazil's squad for the FIFA World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Sunday.

The 26-year-old replaces full-back Wesley, who was ruled out of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada due to an adductor injury.

"Wesley is a popular member of the squad and will always be consider

Egyptian, Qatari FMs discuss Iranian crisis, Palestinian issue

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:15:41 GMT

CAIRO/DOHA, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Cairo on Sunday to discuss the Iranian crisis and the Palestinian issue.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the progress of U.S.-Iran talks and the joint efforts exerted by Egypt and Qatar to support the nego

Interview: Arab-China cooperation a model of South-South cooperation, says senior Arab official

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:45:46 GMT

CAIRO, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Arab-China cooperation has become a model of South-South cooperation, built on the principles of mutual respect, non-interference in internal affairs, shared interests, and win-win outcomes, a senior Arab official has said.

Both sides have consistently supported each other on issues of core interest, said Mohammed Ahmed Al-Yamahi, speaker of the Cairo-based Arab Parliament, in a recent

Hamas links disarmament of Gaza resistance to full Israeli withdrawal: Egyptian sources

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:18:00 GMT

CAIRO, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Hamas said here that the disarmament of resistance in Gaza depends on a full Israeli withdrawal from the enclave before entering the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, Egyptian sources said Sunday.

A Hamas delegation headed by senior leader Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Cairo on Friday to begin a new round of negotiations expected to last several days, focusing on the disarmamen

Nahyan bin Mubarak attends mass celebration marking 128 years of Philippine independence with over 60,000 members in attendance

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:25:11 GMT

DUBAI, 7th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Alfonso Ferdinand A. Ver, Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, and Ambrosio Brian F. Enciso III, Philippine Consul-General in Dubai, attended a mass celebration at the Dubai World Trade Centre marking the 128th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of the Philippines.

The event, organised by the "

Brazil beats Egypt in World Cup warm-up

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:46:18 GMT

CLEVELAND, United States, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Bruno Guimaraes and Endrick scored in each half as Brazil stepped up its World Cup preparations with a 2-1 win over Egypt on Saturday.

Newcastle United captain Guimaraes opened the scoring by dispossessing Mohanad Lasheen on the edge of the 18-yard box and calmly slotting his shot into the far corner.

The African side equalized through Mostafa Ziko, who interce

Hamas begins talks with Palestinian factions on Gaza ceasefire agreement

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:45:12 GMT

GAZA, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Hamas announced on Saturday the start of its meetings in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, with Palestinian factions and mediators to discuss the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the future of the Gaza Strip.

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem told reporters that the meetings aim to complete what was agreed upon in the first phase, including halting "Israeli aggression and escalatio

Iran condemns U.S. gov't after some national football team staff members denied visas

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:15:17 GMT

TEHRAN, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Iran's football federation on Saturday condemned the move by the U.S. government to deny several members of the Iranian team's managerial and executive staff U.S. visas ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

In a statement published on its website, the Iranian federation described the U.S. government's move as being "unsportsmanlike, completely political and in contradiction with international s

Advanced water management system unearthed near Cairo's Saladin Citadel

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:45:05 GMT

CAIRO, June 6 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian-French joint archaeological mission has uncovered an integrated water management system dating to the Mamluk era (1250-1517) near the Saladin Citadel in Cairo, one of the most important landmarks of Islamic Cairo, Egyptian authorities said Saturday.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the system included two large wells for water stora

Egypt signs defense cooperation deal with BiH, condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:45:03 GMT

CAIRO, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's Minister of Defense and Military Production Ashraf Salem Zaher here on Saturday signed a defense cooperation agreement with visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)'s Defense Minister Zukan Helez, read a statement by the Egyptian Defense Ministry.

During their meeting, Zaher praised the historic relations between Egypt and BiH, highlighting growing military cooperation prospects th

FIFA World Cup Group G preview: Veterans spearheading, Belgium clear favorite

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:46:24 GMT

BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G witnesses Belgium from Europe, Iran from Asia, Egypt from Africa and New Zealand from Oceania.

All the four teams are led by experienced veterans: Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, Iran's Mehdi Taremi, Egypt's Mohamed Salah and New Zealand's Chris Wood.

According to the latest FIFA rankings, Belgium stands ninth, Iran 20th, Egypt 29th

Egypt recovers four rare antiquities from US

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:09:47 GMT

CAIRO, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Egypt has recovered four rare antiquities from the United States, spanning various historical periods of ancient Egyptian civilisation.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the repatriation is part of Egypt's ongoing efforts to recover illegally smuggled antiquities to protect its cultural heritage and preserve its national identity.

The statement explained tha

Egypt recovers 4 ancient artifacts from U.S.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:45:18 GMT

CAIRO, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday that Egypt has retrieved four ancient artifacts from the United States.

The Consulate General of Egypt in Houston, in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has successfully recovered the four rare ancient Egyptian artifacts dating back to different periods of ancient Egyptian civilization, according

New archaeological discovery in Egypt offers fresh insights into burial traditions in Nile Delta

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:15:31 GMT

CAIRO, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Friday the discovery of a portion of a Greco-Roman cemetery at the Tell Kom Aziza site in Beheira Governorate, north of Cairo, highlighting the area's significance as a multi-period settlement in the Nile Delta.

Excavations uncovered diverse burial styles, including simple pits, mud-brick-lined graves, painted plaster coffins

Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia discuss situation in Iran, Sudan

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:45:06 GMT

CAIRO, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian, Qatari, and Saudi top diplomats held separate phone calls on Friday to address rapid developments in the region, focusing on the Iranian crisis and the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

During two separate phone calls with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin A

Hamas says delegation arrives in Cairo for new round of Gaza ceasefire talks

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:15:10 GMT

GAZA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on Friday that a delegation from its leadership has arrived in the Egyptian capital Cairo to begin a new round of negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire agreement.

In a statement, Hamas said the delegation is headed by Khalil al-Hayya, the movement's leader in Gaza, and includes Zaher Jabarin, Hamas chief in the West Bank, as well as political

Neymar to miss Egypt friendly

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:45:10 GMT

NEW JERSEY, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Neymar will miss Brazil's World Cup warmup match against Egypt to continue treatment for a leg muscle injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday.

The 34-year-old was last Thursday diagnosed with a grade two calf strain requiring an estimated recovery period of two to three weeks.

"Neymar will not travel with the delegation to Cleveland," the CBF said

Football history: Jules Rimet, the man behind the World Cup plan

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:33:29 GMT

Before Rimet's plan, the most prestigious international football team prize was handed out at the Olympic Games which was organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Rimet, a founding member of the Fdration Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) in 1904, wanted his organisation to be the big noise in football.

And after taking up the Fifa presidency in 1921, the 54-year-old Frenchman prop

Africa's finest: Democratic Republic of Congo return renamed

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:04:48 GMT

In 1974, the national team played at the World Cup in West Germany as Zaire, as the DRC had been renamed by then president Mobutu Sese Seko.

The players were the first sub-Saharan African team to participate in aWorld Cup.

Once there, the accolade counted for nothing. Scotland beat them 2-0 in the opener in Dortmund. And they lost 9-0 to Yugoslavia and 3-0 to Brazil to depart after the group stages.

Africa's finest: Egypt look to heal a century of hurt

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:22:30 GMT

A team from Egypt was signed up for the inaugural World Cup in Uruguay in 1930.

But the ship taking the players and coaches on the first leg of their journey was held up by a storm in the Mediterranean, and the connecting mail ship steamed away without them from Marseille.

Egypt were on board for the 1934 tournament in Italy, which featured 16 teams in a straight knockout competition. Hungary beat them 4-2

Staff resignations deepen health care problems at New York jail

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:33:05 GMT

Staff resignations deepen health care problems at New York jail

Missoula hospital launches medical detox program

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:02:33 GMT

Missoula hospital launches medical detox program

5 Cleveland Police Officers Injured, Gunfire Erupts During East Side Pursuit - Post News Group

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:03:55 GMT

5 Cleveland Police Officers Injured, Gunfire Erupts During East Side Pursuit - Post News Group

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