Hezbollah must withdraw from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon US

Hezbollah must withdraw from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon  US

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a renewed ceasefire after US-mediated talks in Washington Israel and Lebanon have agreed...

USMNT's Chris Richards trains individually with World Cup status in doubt

USMNT's Chris Richards trains individually with World Cup status in doubt

(Photo credit: Scott Coleman-Imagn Images) U.S. men's national team center back Chris Richards worked out on his own Wednesday for...

Canada's Alphonso Davies says playing in World Cup opener still possible

Canada's Alphonso Davies says playing in World Cup opener still possible

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes) Canada star Alphonso Davies said he is still hopeful of being fit in time to play in the...

Spain coach: Yamal could be fit for World Cup opener

Spain coach: Yamal could be fit for World Cup opener

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Albert Gea) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Lamine Yamal could be fit in time for the team's first World...

Tech CEO held in US for supplying restricted equipment to Iranian nuclear and military agencies

Tech CEO held in US for supplying restricted equipment to Iranian nuclear and military agencies

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): A dual US-Iranian citizen and chief executive of a Tehran-based technology firm has been apprehended...

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for first time ever

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for first time ever

Berlins defeat comes as calls grow to reform the world body in favor of the Global South Germany has failed to win a temporary seat...

United States military, first responders receiving 4,547 donated World Cup tickets

United States military, first responders receiving 4,547 donated World Cup tickets

(Photo credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images) United States veterans, current American military members, first responders and their families...

Italians Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Arnaldi will meet for French Open title spot

Italians Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Arnaldi will meet for French Open title spot

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images) Italians Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi will play for a spot in the French Open final...

Golf Glance: Scheffler seeks Memorial 3-peat; Riviera hosts U.S. Women's Open

Golf Glance: Scheffler seeks Memorial 3-peat; Riviera hosts U.S. Women's Open

(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images) A massive week in professional golf sees the PGA Tour tackle Jack Nicklaus' signature...

Strait of Hormuz to reopen "immediately upon signing" MoU with Iran, negotiations going "very well": Trump

Strait of Hormuz to reopen "immediately upon signing" MoU with Iran, negotiations going "very well": Trump

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has announced that diplomatic negotiations with Iran are progressing positively,...

"Perturbed" with Netanyahu, Trump says he "would like to meet" Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

"Perturbed" with Netanyahu, Trump says he "would like to meet" Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to hold a future meeting with Iran's new Supreme...

US military denies its vessel was hit in Sea of Oman, says "Iran is lying" about Strait of Hormuz rules violation

US military denies its vessel was hit in Sea of Oman, says "Iran is lying" about Strait of Hormuz rules violation

Tehran [Iran], June 4 (ANI): Amid escalating conflict in West Asia, Iran has claimed that its naval forces successfully targeted an...

US military denies IRGC claim its missile interceptor damaged Kuwait airport

US military denies IRGC claim its missile interceptor damaged Kuwait airport

Florida [US], June 4 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) has vehemently rejected Iranian assertions regarding the recent destruction...

Iran's IRGC claims damage at Kuwait airport caused by US Patriot missile system error

Iran's IRGC claims damage at Kuwait airport caused by US Patriot missile system error

Tehran [Iran], June 4 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has dismissed claims linking it to the destruction at...

Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Tehran [Iran], June 3 (ANI): Iran will play their FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture behind closed doors against Mali in Turkey on Thursday...

Iran sets World Cup travel date following visa delay

Iran sets World Cup travel date following visa delay

(Photo credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Imagn Images) Despite visa delays, the Iranian national team will travel to Mexico this weekend...

Kuwait summons Iranian envoy, expels two diplomats amid Iranian attacks

Kuwait summons Iranian envoy, expels two diplomats amid Iranian attacks

KUWAIT CITY, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait on Wednesday summoned Iran's charge d'affaires, expelled two Iranian diplomats and reduced the...

Mets option Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse

Mets option Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse

(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images) The New York Mets optioned Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled fellow right-hander...

US lawmakers push bill to curb investments in Chinese biotech sector

US lawmakers push bill to curb investments in Chinese biotech sector

Washington DC [US], June 3 (ANI): In a move aimed at countering China's growing influence in the global biotechnology industry, senior...

US, India pushing civil nuclear partnership to "new levels" with private sector focus: Sergio Gor

US, India pushing civil nuclear partnership to "new levels" with private sector focus: Sergio Gor

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The US is looking to deepen civil nuclear cooperation with India and bring in private sector-led solutions...

Iranians Have 'Become Poor' As War Shatters Already Reeling Economy

Iranians Have 'Become Poor' As War Shatters Already Reeling Economy

Masud has been forced to sell off his household appliances in order to survive Iran's deepening economic crisis. The United States...

EEPC Chairman slams US tariff move as 'bargaining tactic'

EEPC Chairman slams US tariff move as 'bargaining tactic'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3 (ANI): Pankaj Chadha, Chairman of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), on Wednesday...

What India, US accomplish together will shape the future, it is "most consequential global partnership of the century": US Ambassador Sergio Gor

What India, US accomplish together will shape the future, it is "most consequential global partnership of the century": US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Mumbai (Maharashtra), June 3 (ANI): The partnership between India and the United States is 'the most consequential global partnership...

India-US trade agreement "99% there", last 1% being finalized: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

India-US trade agreement "99% there", last 1% being finalized: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3 (ANI): Asserting that India and the United States are on the cusp of a landmark trade agreement,...

New Danish Government Pledges Resistance to US Greenland Pressure

New Danish Government Pledges Resistance to US Greenland Pressure

Denmark's newly formed left-leaning coalition government has pledged to resist renewed US pressure over Greenland while also rolling...

US tariff proposal poses 'serious threat' to Indian textile exports, forced labour allegations 'completely false': CITI Chairman

US tariff proposal poses 'serious threat' to Indian textile exports, forced labour allegations 'completely false': CITI Chairman

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 3 (ANI): As US proposed fresh tariffs on 60 countries over export of goods made with forced labor...

Iran, US Exchange Attacks Amid Uncertainty In Peace Talks

Iran, US Exchange Attacks Amid Uncertainty In Peace Talks

The United States and Iran exchanged missile and drone attacks early on June 3 as their fragile cease-fire hangs in the balance amid...

Iran, US Exchange Attacks As Tensions In Gulf Rise

Iran, US Exchange Attacks As Tensions In Gulf Rise

The United States and Iran exchanged missile and drone attacks early on June 3 as their fragile cease-fire hangs in the balance amid...

Venezuelas Rodriguez to push energy trade in talks with India

Venezuelas Rodriguez to push energy trade in talks with India

Energy security is on the agenda as New Delhi diversifies crude supplies in the aftermath of the Middle East conflict Venezuela's...

'Progress being made!': US team arrives in India as headway made towards finalising interim trade deal

'Progress being made!': US team arrives in India as headway made towards finalising interim trade deal

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday welcomed Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch...

First-in-India: Johnson & Johnson Receives Approval for VARIPULSE Platform, Advancing Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

First-in-India: Johnson & Johnson Receives Approval for VARIPULSE Platform, Advancing Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 3: Johnson & Johnson* today announced the approval of the VARIPULSE Platform,...

UN Chief warns of extreme weather risks, urges urgent climate action ahead of El Nino

UN Chief warns of extreme weather risks, urges urgent climate action ahead of El Nino

Geneva [Switzerland], June 3 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries to take urgent climate action...

India engaged with US on proposed section 301 tariffs, advances bilateral trade framework talks

India engaged with US on proposed section 301 tariffs, advances bilateral trade framework talks

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India remains engaged with the United States on the proposed tariff measures under the Section 301...

"Given the trophies I have won....": Harry Kane on winning Ballon d'Or this year

"Given the trophies I have won....": Harry Kane on winning Ballon d'Or this year

Miami [US], June 3 (ANI): England and Bayern Munich star Harry Kane feels that he is one of the favourites for the Ballon d'Or, football's...

India should challenge proposed US section 301 tariffs: Experts

India should challenge proposed US section 301 tariffs: Experts

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): India should actively challenge the legal basis of the United States' proposed Section 301 tariffs...

(SP)MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-FOOTBALL-NATIONAL TEAM-GROUP PHOTO

(SP)MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-FOOTBALL-NATIONAL TEAM-GROUP PHOTO

(260603) -- MEXICO CITY, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The Mexican National Team presents the official photo of its players for the 2026...

US flags India in Section 301 forced labour probe as bilateral trade talks continue in New Delhi

US flags India in Section 301 forced labour probe as bilateral trade talks continue in New Delhi

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has concluded a fresh Section 301 investigation covering...

Captain Harry Kane expresses enthusiasm as Three Lions touch down in Florida ahead of FIFA World Cup

Captain Harry Kane expresses enthusiasm as Three Lions touch down in Florida ahead of FIFA World Cup

Miami [US], June 3 (ANI): England captain Harry Kane expressed enthusiasm as the England team touched down in Florida, ahead of the...

US proposes fresh tariffs on 60 countries including India over export of goods made with forced labour

US proposes fresh tariffs on 60 countries including India over export of goods made with forced labour

Washington DC [US], June 3 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday (local time) announced the proposal of a fresh slew of additional tariffs...

AAP MP Sanjay Singh questions PM Modi over alleged disrespect of India's national flag in US

AAP MP Sanjay Singh questions PM Modi over alleged disrespect of India's national flag in US

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday launched a sharp attack at the Centre, questioning Prime...

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El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

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Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

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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...


Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would stop plans to...


After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US
After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has stopped indirect talks with the United States after Israel ordered its troops to move deeper into Lebanon to...


China’s Coast Guard conducts ‘law enforcement’ patrols east of Taiwan
China’s Coast Guard conducts ‘law enforcement’ patrols east of Taiwan

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