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Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.

Bolivia’s embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut

Paz says the salary cut for him and cabinet ministers shows the government's 'commitment' to the country'.

Players tackle blistering heat at start of French Open in test of endurance

Temperatures soar to 33C on Monday at Roland GarrosKasatkina: ‘I don’t remember the last time it was so hot’Competitors...

Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation

Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls

Analysts warn Netanyahu is exploiting a failing "ceasefire" to prolong the destruction of Gaza ahead of Israeli election

Mexico steps in to host Iran’s World Cup team after US refusal

Mexico says it has agreed to host Iran’s World Cup team after the US declined to allow the squad to stay.

Protesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey detention center

Protesters say agents used pepper spray and batons in clash outside Delaney Hall where a hunger strike is under wayProte...

Alliance Party withdraws from the election race

Over 1.5 million pilgrims begin Hajj amid regional tensions

The spiritual and physical challenge is described by pilgrims as a transformative and deeply meaningful journey.

Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO

Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate actionThe World Health Orga...

England saunter past New Zealand to take series after Dean leads demolition

NZ 80; Eng 81-3. Eng win by seven wicketsEngland complete chase with 37 balls to spareEngland achieved a straightforward...

How technology is shaping Hajj

With nearly two million worshippers performing Hajj this year, technology is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.