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Iran to ‘boycott’ World Cup in US but will not withdraw from 2026 event
Iran scheduled to play their three FIFA World Cup 2026 group games in United States, but Mexico is an alternative.
US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Strikes kill two PMF fighters in northern Iraq amid wider war, group says
Strikes come hours after pro-Iran armed group Kataib Hezbollah announces conditional suspension of US embassy attacks.
Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days
The UN reports over one million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate, with children accounting for one-third.
Trump attempts to distance US from Israeli strikes on key Iranian gasfield
Questions raised over US knowledge of Israeli plans to attack key Iranian gasfield as energy sites become targets.
Baking in rubble: Gaza woman keeps Eid traditions alive despite shortages
Border closures and rising prices make Eid baking difficult in Gaza, but families persist to keep traditions alive.
‘Unpleasant surprises’: Will key French cities elect far-right mayors?
Before next year’s presidential race, local elections which conclude Sunday indicate fractured political landscape.
Social media making young people less happy, report finds
Heavy social media use has contributed to 'worrying decline' in wellbeing in Western countries, report says.
Iran war: What is happening on day 20 of US-Israel attacks?
The Iran war enters day 20 as Israeli and Iranian attacks hit energy infrastructure across region.
Could oil hit $200 a barrel? Analysts no longer think it is far-fetched
Prices are likely to rise substantially if the Strait of Hormuz remains, in effect, closed, market watchers say.