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FIFA World Cup 2026: Lorenzo backs Colombia advantage ahead of crucial clash with Portugal

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:57:52 GMT

Florida [US], June 27 (ANI): Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo believes his side holds an advantage going into their World Cup Group K decider against Portugal on Saturday, but stressed they will need to play at a high level to secure victory.

He added that tactical discipline will be crucial, particularly in containing Portugal's midfield influence through Vitinha and the finishing threat of Cristiano Ronaldo, both

Local fans in Miami give Colombia advantage in Group K showdown with Portugal

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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There are hundreds of thousands of Colombian Americans living in the Miami metropolitan area, according to U.S. Census estimates.

So it's little wonder why Colombia's match against Portugal on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Fla., was the most sought-after World Cup ticket of the 72 group-stage fixtures, according to a report by The Athletic.

Asked Fr

FIFA World Cup 2026: Own goals hit record-equalling 12 after Ellyes' self-hit

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:49 GMT

Kansas City [US], June 26 (ANI): Ellyes Skhiri's unfortunate own goal in Tunisia's 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands took the tally of own goals at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to 12, equalling the record for the most in a single men's World Cup tournament, previously set in Russia in 2018.

Tunisia captain Skhiri inadvertently turned Denzel Dumfries' low cross into his own net in the third minute of Thursday's Group F cla

Armenias Turkish gamble comes with a price

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:25:30 GMT

Yerevan may gain trade and access, but its outreach to Ankara risks pulling the South Caucasus into a deeper East-West clash

The normalization of Armenia-Türkiye relations has become one of the central political processes in the South Caucasus. Beneath talk of reopening the border and restoring trade and transport routes lies the question of Armenia's foreign policy path and reliances in the regi

(SP)CHINA-QINGDAO-JUDO-GRAND PRIX 2026(CN)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:15:48 GMT

(260626) -- QINGDAO, June 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Zhuang Wenna of China poses during the awarding ceremony for the women's -48kg final match at the IJF World Judo Tour Qingdao Grand Prix 2026 in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Vibrant business climate, industrial clusters propel "city of future" into innovation powerhouse

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:46:59 GMT

SHIJIAZHUANG, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology, biotechnology and low-altitude economy are among an array of cutting-edge technologies spanning diverse fields that help animate a major industrial park in the Xiong'an New Area in north China's Hebei Province.

The Xiong'an New Area, located about 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing, was established on April 1, 2017, to relieve Be

From poppy to wheat: Afghan farmers rebuild their fields

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:15:17 GMT

MOHAMMAD AGHA, Afghanistan, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Where purple poppies once fueled the global heroin trade, fields of golden wheat and potatoes now stretch across the landscape in Mohammad Agha district of Afghanistan's eastern Logar province.

Four years after Afghanistan imposed a nationwide ban on poppy cultivation, opium production and drug trafficking, farmers are increasingly replacing illicit crops with wheat

AFGHANISTAN-LOGAR-POTATOES HARVEST

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:16:17 GMT

(260626) -- LOGAR, June 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan farmer, together with children, harvests potatoes at a field in Logar province, Afghanistan, June 23, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Feature: From poppy to wheat: Afghan farmers rebuild their fields" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

ED arrests prime accused Harpreet Talwar in 3000 kg Mundra port Heroin seizure case

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:59:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a Delhi resident, Harpreet Singh Talwar, during searches carried out at six premises in the national capital on June 24 and June 25 as part of its ongoing alleged money laundering investigation linked to the seizure of nearly 3000 kg of heroin at Mundra Port on September 13, 2021.

Talwar was arrested on June 24 and produced before th

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA President celebrates record-breaking 173-goal milestone at 23rd edition

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:03:41 GMT

New Jersey [US], June 26 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the FIFA World Cup 2026 has set a new all-time scoring record, with 173 goals scored so far in the tournament.

In a post shared by him on Instagram, Infantino said the ongoing edition has already surpassed the previous record of 172 goals scored during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

'173 goals and counting - a new record i

Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar says Sooryavanshi "deserves" India debut, calls him "once in a generation" player

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:57:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed India's teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying that the 15-year-old prodigy 'deserves' his international debut, as India prepare to take on Ireland in the first T20I of the two-match series, on Friday in Belfast.

The 15-year-old cricketer was named in India's T20I squads for the tours of Ireland and England, as wel

UAE, Kazakhstan sign agreement on reciprocal driving licence recognition during ministerial meeting

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:37 GMT

ABU DHABI, 25th June, 2026 (WAM)-- H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior met with Yerzhan Sadenov, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, at the Ministry's headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to strengthen cooperation in policing and security, including

Why Slavs cant stop fighting each other

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:06:42 GMT

From monks and empires to memes and wars, the ethnic group remains Europes most paradoxical civilization

Are Slavs just meme people?

According to a popular theory, there is a direct link between the ethnonym 'Slav' and the Greek word σκλβος (sklabos), meaning 'slave'. This has nothing to do with the Slavic character or will for independence but is rather a grim historical reminder: in Lat

Vadim Zagorenko: Why Slavs cant stop fighting each other

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:06:42 GMT

From monks and empires to memes and wars, the ethnic group remains Europes most paradoxical civilization

Are Slavs just meme people?

India should begin with chip packaging, testing before advanced manufacturing: Former NITI Aayog Member

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:59:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): India should begin its semiconductor journey with packaging and testing operations before moving into advanced chip manufacturing, while scale, high-quality infrastructure and a robust electronics ecosystem will be critical to the sector's long-term success, according to former NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani

'You cannot straight away start producing all kinds of semiconductors

Youth seen at Summer Davos as driving force for innovation in AI era

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:48:23 GMT

DALIAN, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Young entrepreneurs who see themselves as a generational bridge between emerging technologies and real-world applications are making their voices heard at Summer Davos, a gathering where seasoned policymakers, scholars and business leaders typically take center stage.

For many digital natives attending this year's annual meeting, running from Tuesday to Thursday in northeast China's po

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-9TH CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:15:34 GMT

(260625) -- URUMQI, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People purchase cultural and creative products during the 9th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 25, 2026. Themed on "New Opportunities of Silk Road, New Vitality for Eurasian Cooperation," the expo is held here from June 25 to 29. (Xinhua/Shi Feng)

Global Council for Tolerance and Peace discusses cooperation with Azerbaijan National Assembly

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:46:51 GMT

BAKU, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, and the accompanying delegation at the parliament headquarters in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between the Azerbaijani Parliament and the Global Council

Symphony of swords and splendour: Curtains fall on historic Asian Fencing Championships at Bharat Mandapam

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:31:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): As the final echo of clashing steel faded into the evening air, the grand stage of Bharat Mandapam transformed into a breathtaking theatre of light, colour, and cultural majesty.

The historic, inaugural hosting of the 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championship on Indian soil reached its emotional crescendo with a spectacular Closing Ceremony, weaving together the fierce passion of e

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ERENHOT PORT-CHINA-EUROPE FREIGHT TRAIN (CN)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:15:38 GMT

(260625) -- ERENHOT, June 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows a view of China-Europe freight trains at Erenhot Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 24, 2026. As the sole transit port for the "middle corridor" of the China-Europe freight train network, Erenhot currently operates 75 routes connecting over 70 stations across more than 10 countries, including Germany and Poland.

Ronaldo's latest trick comes without a shot

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:17:32 GMT

Chinese social media jokingly described the move as another example of Cristiano Ronaldo "cheating". In reality, it was a simple set-piece routine that capitalized on the uncertainty created by one of the game's most recognizable free-kick takers.

by sportswriters Cao Jianjie and Wang Haoming

MEXICO CITY, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo stood over the ball in his trademark wide-legged

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA President Infantino congratulates Ronaldo on becoming Portugal's all-time World Cup top scorer

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:29:30 GMT

Texas [US], June 25 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo on becoming Portugal's all-time top scorer in World Cup history, surpassing legendary Eusebio. Ronaldo achieved the feat when he scored his first of the brace during Portugal's 5-0 win in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash against Uzbekistan on Tuesday (local time) at Houston Stadium.

Infantino also congratulated Ronal

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo posts "united" message after Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:57:29 GMT

Texas [US], June 25 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo struck a unifying note with a post on Instagram saying, 'United!' after his record-breaking brace inspired Portugal to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K FIFA World Cup 2026 clash on Tuesday, June 23 (local time) at Houston Stadium.

Ronaldo posted a picture of himself being embraced by his teammates on Instagram, accompanied by the caption, 'Unit

"Feels a bit like magic": UP's Zeeshan Ansari on India A call-up for SL red-ball tour

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:31:42 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 24 (ANI): Uncapped Uttar Pradesh spinner Zeeshan Ansari, who has been selected in India A side for the red-ball tour to Sri Lanka, said that his call-up for the tour 'feels a bit like magic' for him, having last played the format in 2020.

Ansari's last first-class game came in January 2020 against Tamil Nadu. Since then, he has gained a sizeable amount of prominent performan

Ustad Kamal Sabri: The Global Ambassador of the Sarangi and Indian Classical Music

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:59:59 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 24: Ustad Kamal Sabri is globally acclaimed as one of the finest Sarangi maestros and a prominent ambassador of Indian classical music. Through his performances, academic contributions, and international recognition, he continues to preserve and promote the rich legacy of the Sarangi across the world.

Ustad Kamal Sabri is also a Global Cultural Ambassador for International Organ

ICC Rankings: Joe Root reclaims top Test batter spot, Matt Henry shares top bowling spot with Jasprit Bumrah

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:30:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): England batter Joe Root and New Zealand seamer Matt Henry have risen to the top of the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after the second match of their ICC World Test Championship series at The Oval, which the visiting side won by 253 runs to level the series 1-1.

Root begins his 12th stint as the No. 1 batter after scores of 46 and 77 helped him overtake team-mate Harry Brook and

InPics | Highlights of Day 13 at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:45:36 GMT

BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups while Colombia secured a place in the tournament's knockout stage on Tuesday. In Houston, Ronaldo scored two first-half goals as Portugal trounced Uzbekistan 5-0. Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leao were also on target while Abduvohid Nematov netted an own goal in the Group K match. In Toronto, substitute Ante Budimir scored in th

Sports foster discipline and self-confidence among youth : Himachal Pradesh CM Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:03:41 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 24 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over the concluding ceremony of the International Pro Boxing Championship at historic The Ridge here late on Tuesday evening, said that this event was organised in memory of former Chief Minister late Virbhadra Singh.

He said that Virbhadra Singh was a towering figure of the Congress Pa

EAM Jaishankar meets South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul, reviews partnership across trade, defence, clean energy

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:31:56 GMT

Seoul [South Korea], June 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in South Korea on Wednesday (local time) for a high-level two-day visit, reaffirming the ties between the two nations.

Upon his arrival in Seoul, Jaishankar met with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun and held key discussions over cooperation between the two countries across various sectors and opportunities to expand the bilat

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo's historic night against Uzbekistan

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:32:03 GMT

Houston [US], June 24 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved why he remains one of football's most enduring icons, delivering a performance for the ages at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The 41-year-old Portuguese captain scored twice in Portugal's commanding victory over Uzbekistan, achieving a feat no player has managed before -- becoming the first footballer in history to score in six different FIFA World Cups,

"Modinomics is appeasement of US, capitulation to China": Jairam Ramesh slams Centre over shift in India's trade balance

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:31:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): As India and the United States enter the final stages of the trade agreement talks, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday slammed the Centre for a fall trade surplus with the US and a rise in trade deficit with China.

Sharing an X post, Jairam Ramesh termed economics under Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a tool to 'appease the US and capitulate to China.'

'India

FIFA World Cup 2026: Colombia qualify for Round of 32 after 1-0 win over DR Congo

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:32:27 GMT

Zapopan [Mexico] June 24 (ANI): Colombia secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a hard-fought victory over Congo DR on Tuesday (local time).

Congo DR had an early look at a goal when Edo Kayembe attempted a long-range effort, but it went wide as Colombia gradually took control of a lively first half.

During the clash, James Rodriguez is the first player from Colombia to create five

FIFA World Cup 2026: DR Congo "statue fan" Michel Nkuka spotted at Colombia clash

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:19 GMT

Zapopan [Mexico] June 24 (ANI): DR Congo fan Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, popularly known as the team's 'statue fan', was spotted during his side's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their Group K clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico on Tuesday (local time).

According to ESPN FC'S X handle, his stance is inspired by the memorial statue of DR Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba in the capital Kinshasa, a gesture

ED raids in Delhi linked to 3,000 kg Mundra port drug seizure case

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:59:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at five locations in Delhi as part of its ongoing probe into a money laundering investigation in connection with the nearly 3,000 kg Mundra port drug seizure case.

The raids are being conducted at the premises linked to Harpreet Singh Talwar, Shamshudern, and their associates under the Prevention of Money Launderi

Cristiano Ronaldo records brace as Portugal rout Uzbekistan

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:25:07 GMT

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Cristiano Ronaldo turned in a vintage performance with two goals and delivered Portugal to their first win of the 2026 World Cup, a 5-0 rout of overmatched Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.

Ronaldo became the first player with goals in six editions of the World Cup. He eclipsed Eusebio as Portugal's all-time World Cup goals leader with 10. And at 41, he is the seco

Late tally proves enough as Colombia top DR Congo, clinch advancement

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:19:13 GMT

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Daniel Munoz scored in the 76th minute and Colombia clinched a spot in the World Cup's round of 32 with a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday in Group K play at Zapopan, Mexico.

DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had a stellar performance with eight saves, but Munoz managed to beat him once and put Colombia (2-0-0, 6 points)

ASSOCHAM signs MoU with Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment to boost bilateral trade

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) to boost bilateral trade and strengthen historical economic ties between the two nations. The agreement focuses on expanding private sector cooperation and identifying new investment channels, with a particular em

US lawmakers back stronger India-US ties, highlight trade deal challenges

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:59:28 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 24 (ANI): Several US lawmakers on Tuesday (local time) underscored the importance of the India-US relationship, in the backdrop of the ongoing bilateral interim trade agreement negotiations, while offering varied views on tariffs and strategic cooperation.

Speaking to ANI, on the ongoing India-US trade deal negotiations, Kansas Senator Roger Marshall pointed to existing challenges but exp

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo says facing Messi would be "awesome" after Portugal win over Uzbekistan

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:31:04 GMT

Houston [US], June 24 (ANI): Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo reflected on his team's dominant 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in their second group-stage match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the victory helped the side achieve their primary objective of advancing from the group stage.

Speaking after the match, Ronaldo addressed questions about a potential face-off with long-time rival Argentine legend Lionel Messi

FIFA World Cup 2026: 137 goals scored in this edition's group stage, new record set

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:30:53 GMT

Houston [US], June 24 (ANI): A total of 137 goals have now been scored across 45 group-stage matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, making it the highest-ever tally in the group phase of a single edition of the tournament.

The figure breaks the previous record of 136 goals set during the 2014 World Cup, which was achieved over 48 group-stage matches, according to OptaJoe's X handle.

The new benchmark was reach

"We are very, very close": US Deputy Assistant Secretary on India-US trade deal

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:58:26 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Bethany Poulos Morrison said that Washington is 'very, very close' to concluding the historic trade agreement with India.

Speaking at an event, Morrison said, 'Looking at trade, in February 2026, we announced the intention to finally conclude the historic trade deal. We are very, very close.'

She

FIFA World Cup 2026: Records are nice, but goal is to help team, says Ronaldo after Portugal rout Uzbekistan

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:58:06 GMT

Texas [US], June 24 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo expressed satisfaction with Portugal's performance following their emphatic 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their second FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Tuesday (local time) at Houston Stadium, according to Reuters.

The Portuguese captain, who set multiple records during the match--including becoming Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer and the first player to scor

Speech: Agreement on action for a just, safe, and sustainable planet

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:40:33 GMT

This is a historic moment. Today, you made new commitments to advance women’s and girls’ rights. You confirmed their invaluable role in driving climate solutions, and you recognized their leadership in driving forward our shared Sustainable Development Goals that place all women and girls at the very centre of Agenda 2030.

Thank you, Ambassador Mathu of South Africa for your leadership as Chair of the Bureau and

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA President congratulates Ronaldo after historic six-World Cup scoring feat

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:30:04 GMT

Texas [US], June 24 (ANI): FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo on becoming the first player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. Ronaldo achieved the feat when he scored his first goal of the ongoing World Cup 2026 during Portugal's 5-0 win in their Group K clash against Uzbekistan on Tuesday (local time) at Houston Stadium.

In a post on Instagram, Gianni In

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo breaks Messi's record, becomes oldest player to score multi-goal in WC match

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:29:53 GMT

Texas [US], June 23 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed Lionel Messi's record to become the oldest player to register multi-goal in a FIFA World Cup match, achieving the milestone with a brace during Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in their Group K clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday (local time) at Houston Stadium.

Ronaldo produced a record-breaking performance with a brace as Portugal registered a com

Press briefing on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:30:04 GMT

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:57:24 GMT

Texas [US], June 24 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo declared 'we are here' after his record-breaking brace inspired Portugal to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K FIFA World Cup 2026 clash on Tuesday (local time) at Houston Stadium.

Ronaldo led Portugal's charge with two goals, while Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leao also found the net. An own goal involving Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov furth

Speech: Lets put an end to Where are the women

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:53:29 GMT

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Speech: Pushing boundaries, together with our partners

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:51:34 GMT

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By Sahil Kohli

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): Indian footballer Sandesh Jhingan spoke on Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal's disappointing start to the ongoing FIFA World Cup with a toothless draw, saying that the footballer should not let either hate or praise affect him, adding that Portugal has enough in their arsenal to get a good result against Uzbekistan in a must-win game on Tuesday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo first to score at six World Cups

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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Cristiano Ronaldo finally found the back of the net again, scoring six minutes into Portugal's match against Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston to become the first player in history to score at six editions of the World Cup.

Joao Cancelo penetrated the right wing and sent in a cross that met Ronaldo's boot perfectly at the 6-yard line for a one-timer past Uzbekistan

(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-GROUP K-POR VS UZB

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:15:50 GMT

(260624) -- HOUSTON, June 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A fan holds a cardboard featuring Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal before the group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in Houston, the United States, June 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Will Cristiano Ronaldo overcome his barren 10-match run across major tournaments for Portugal?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:30:17 GMT

Houston [US], June 23 (ANI): Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has not found the net for the last 10 consecutive games at major tournaments, will be aiming to overcome his poor run as his team takes on Uzbekistan in an all-important FIFA World Cup group stage clash on Tuesday.

The 41-year-old was underwhelming in Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 campa

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-LI QIANG-KAZAKHSTAN PM-MEETING (CN)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:16:30 GMT

(260623) -- DALIAN, June 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, who is here to attend the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, on June 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-LI QIANG-MONGOLIAN PM-MEETING (CN)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:16:22 GMT

(260623) -- DALIAN, June 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Prime Minister of Mongolia Nyam-Osor Uchral in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, where Uchral is attending the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, on June 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Tajik students chase tech dreams in north China

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:17:13 GMT

TIANJIN, June 23 (Xinhua) -- At the intelligent surveying and mapping training center of Tianjin Urban Construction Management Vocational and Technical College in north China, 21-year-old Tajik student Jonibek Ismoilov was busy adjusting equipment parameters.

He and his classmates were setting up circuits, monitoring data and recording measurement results, while conversations in both Chinese and Russian were echo

Xinhua Headlines: China expo highlights supply chain resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:15:28 GMT

* As geopolitical uncertainty and economic fragmentation continue to test the resilience of the global economy, government officials and business leaders are gathering in Beijing this week for the 2026 China International Supply Chain Expo, an emerging platform to foster diversified and cooperative global supply chains.

* Countries worldwide stand to benefit from China's role in stabilizi

Jaishankar visits flagship India-Mongolia refinery project; reviews work status

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:01:04 GMT

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], June 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday visited the Mongol Refinery Project and reviewed the progress of work as he interacted with the Indian and Mongolian workforce at the project site.
Jaishankar visited the construction site of the Mongol Refinery Project with Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh and Industry and Mining Minister Gongor Damdinnyam.

AFGHANISTAN-LOGAR-MULBERRIES-HARVEST

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:45:55 GMT

(260623) -- LOGAR, June 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan boy sells fresh mulberries by the roadside in Logar, Afghanistan, on June 23, 2026. Mulberries, one of Afghanistan's traditional fruits, are widely consumed fresh and dried and provide an important source of income for rural families. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Heavyweights Portugal, England, Croatia take centre stage, eye big results

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:03:10 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): Matchday action at the FIFA World Cup continues with three intriguing fixtures featuring some of the tournament's biggest names and title contenders on Tuesday. Portugal face Uzbekistan looking to bounce back strongly, England take on Ghana in a clash between European quality and African resilience, while Croatia meet Panama as Luka Modric's side continue their quest for ano

All-rounder Suryansh replaces Nitish in India T20I squads for Ireland, England series

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:31:03 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23 (ANI): All-rounder Suryansh Shedge has replaced an injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England.
An official statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) read, 'The Men's Selection Committee has named Suryansh Shedge as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's squads for the upcoming T20I ser

Journeys N Tales Elevates Bespoke Luxury Travel with Curated Global Experiences for Discerning Indian Travelers

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:32:26 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 23: As affluent Indian travelers increasingly seek personalised and experience-driven journeys over conventional package holidays, Delhi-based luxury travel specialist Journeys N Tales (JNT) is witnessing strong demand for bespoke travel experiences tailored to individual lifestyles, interests and aspirations.According to industry estimates, I

Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of Ireland, England tours due to injury

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:31:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): India have suffered a major setback ahead of their limited-overs tours of Ireland and England as all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out due to a left quadriceps injury that worsened during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, according to ESPNcricinfo.
According to the report, Reddy initially picked up the injury while bowling in the first ODI in Dharamsala an

FIFA World Cup 2026: Coach Roberto Martinez, says Portugal "strong and focused" ahead of Uzbekistan clash

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:03:34 GMT

Houston [US], June 23 (ANI): Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has backed his team's unity and composure ahead of their next FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture, insisting that the squad remains focused despite external criticism following their previous result.
The Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal will face Uzbekistan in their second Group K match in the ongoing tournament on Tuesday (as per Indian Standard Time).
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Jaishankar holds wide-ranging interactions as India-Mongolia reaffirm strengthening ties

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:29:52 GMT

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], June 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held a series of high-level interactions aimed at further expanding bilateral cooperation between India and Mongolia during his ongoing official visit.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said he met the Speaker of the State Great Khural, Sandag Byambatsogt, and welcomed his support for India-Mongolia parliamentary exchanges and friend

England, Ghana 'ready to pay price' to advance in World Cup

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Marcus Rashford may not have started England's World Cup opener against Croatia, but he certainly finished it with a bang.Rashford secured the Three Lions' 4-2 win over Croatia by scoring the final goal in the 85th minute after coming on as a sub earlier in the second half.Ex zngland and Ghana top Group L at 1-0-0 as they enter Tuesday's meeting in Foxborough, Mass. The

India, Mongolia discuss new initiatives for next phase of Strategic Partnership: EAM after meeting with Mongolian counterpart

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:57:29 GMT

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], June 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (local time) said India and Mongolia discussed new ideas and opportunities to advance their Strategic Partnership during his meeting with Mongolian Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh as part of his two-day official visit to the East Asian country.
Addressing the media after the talks, Jaishankar described the discussions as

India finish runners-up at AESF-sanctioned Pokemon UNITE Asia International Tournament in Bangkok

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:29:25 GMT

Bangkok [Thailand] June 23 (ANI): India delivered a standout performance at the AESF-sanctioned Pokemon UNITE Asia International Tournament, finishing as runners-up after an impressive campaign in a competition featuring 11 national teams from across Asia.
The closed international tournament, sanctioned by the Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF), featured 11 national teams from across Asia, including Hong K

EAM Jaishankar strengthens India-Mongolia "spiritual partnership" during visit to Ulaanbaatar

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:32:34 GMT

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], June 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday arrived in Mongolia for a high-level visit, reaffirming the deep-rooted strategic and spiritual ties between the two nations.
As part of a broader four-day diplomatic tour covering Mongolia and South Korea, Jaishankar's visit is aimed at injecting new momentum into a relationship that has evolved into a 'strategic partnership

FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi & Ronaldo lead charge as football's new kings hunt glory

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:57:09 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 22 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup serves up a blockbuster matchday as football's greatest icons and its brightest modern stars take centre stage within the span of 24 hours.
While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue their pursuit of one final World Cup triumph, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland represent the new generation determined to seize the game's biggest stage, accordi

India, Mongolia discuss opportunities in mining, clean energy, agro-processing

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:03:51 GMT

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], June 22 (ANI): India and Mongolia took stock of the progress made in development projects along with discussing opportunities in the areas of mining, clean energy and agricultural processing.
The discussions took place during the meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Mongolian counterpart Battsetseg Batmunkh in Ulaanbaatar.
Jaishankar underlined how the tal

International Yoga Day 2026: Baku embraces "Yoga For Healthy Ageing"

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:58:10 GMT

Baku [Azerbaijan], June 22 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan organised a special event to mark the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with great enthusiasm and vibrant participation. The event brought together a distinguished gathering comprising of ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, local Government representatives, prominent personalities from various fields, yoga practitioners and enthusiasts fr

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-ARTISTIC SWIMMING-WORLD CUP-SUPER FINAL-MIXED DUET FREE

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:17:25 GMT

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'Look forward to fruitful engagements': EAM Jaishankar arrives in Mongolia to advance special partnership

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:59:07 GMT

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], June 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Mongolia on Monday for a state visit from June 22-23. On arrival, he was welcomed by the State Secretary Munktushig Ilkhanajav.
In a post on X, Jaishankar thanked the State Secretary for the 'warm welcome' and said that he looked forward to 'fruitful engagement' aimed at advancing the India-Mongolia special partnership.
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EAM Jaishankar to embark on four-day visit to Mongolia and South Korea, discussions with counterparts on agenda

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:59:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on a four-day visit to Mongolia and the Republic of Korea on Monday.
According to an official release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar will be meeting with the Mongolian and Korean leaderships and holding discussions with his counterparts during his official visit from June 22 to 25.
'External Affairs

Japan's Matsuyama, Kazakhstan's Bakaldina win Gold on Day 3 in Men's Foil and Women's Epee

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:58:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): The third day of the 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi witnessed several upsets and intense contests as the individual events concluded at Bharat Mandapam on Sunday. Serving as a key qualifier for the upcoming Asian Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the competition saw Japan continue its strong run through Kyosuke Matsuyama's men's foil gold, while Irina

Von der Leyen to visit Armenia, Azerbaijan

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:06:38 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan in early July, Reuters reported, citing the European Union.
According to the report, the purpose of the Armenia visit is to demonstrate Brussels' support for the country amid political pressure from Russia.
Reuters also noted that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pas

Hungary: Rushed Constitutional Changes Undermine Rule of Law

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

(London, June 25, 2026) - The new Hungarian government's plan to make sweeping changes to key institutions through a rushed 17th amendment to the constitution, risks halting advances to restore the rule

Trkiye: Crackdown Ahead of NATO Summit

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

(Istanbul, June 25, 2026) - The arrest of at least 209 people in the Turkish capital, Ankara, ahead of the July 7-8, 2026 NATO summit there highlights Trkiye's ruthless intolerance of freedom of speech and assembly, Human Rights Watch said today.

In raids overnight between June 22 and 23, the police arrested people including political activists, l

Pashinyan denies equating Armenia with Azerbaijan

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:32:02 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he has never equated the actions of Armenia and Azerbaijan, commenting on the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruling in the case involving Major Toroyan, Pastinfo reported.
The ECHR ruling found that Azerbaijan had launched and carried out a war crime by attacking Artsakh. A journalist also recalled Pashinyan's e

Lawyer criticizes Baku's response to ECHR ruling

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:23:04 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Baku's reaction to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) judgment in the case of "V.T. and Others v. Azerbaijan" was painful and aggressive, with Azerbaijan accusing the court rather than expressing remorse for what happened, according to lawyer Siranush Sahakyan, who represents the applicants in the case.
Following the ECHR ruling, Azerbaijan sent a

World Cup 2026: Colombia battle past DR Congo to reach round of 32

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:58:51 GMT

Daniel Munoz firedColombiainto the World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 win overDR CongoinGroup Kafter goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had threatened to turn the match into a night of frustration.
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Munoz struck the winner from the right side of the penalty area in the 76th minute, finally beating Mpasi who had repeatedly denied Colombia with an inspired performance

Armenia expects borders open by 2030

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:38:19 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia expects its borders and transport connections with Turkey and Azerbaijan to be open by 2030, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan said in Brussels.
He noted that this is the Armenian side's vision, Sputnik Armenia reported, citing the Azerbaijani news agency Report.
"Our vision is that by 2030 we will have open communications a

Team Telecom chief explains Azerbaijan connectivity deal

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:30:42 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Alexander Yesayan, co-founder and chairman of the board of Telecom Armenia, has stated that under the agreement signed between Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom, the Armenian company will provide commercial internet transit services between Nakhichevan and Azerbaijan.
According to Yesayan, the transaction is purely commercial in nature and does not pose an

Afghan Taliban set for EU migration talks slammed by rights groups

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:28:27 GMT

ATalibandelegation is expected to fly intoBrusselson Tuesday after being granted a one-day visa to hold talks with the EU on returning failed asylum-seekers toAfghanistan.
TheEuropean Commissionhas invited the officials for discussions under a push to crack down on irregular migration and boost deportations despite it not formally recognising the Taliban administration.
The EU outreach to the Taliban author

EU hosts Afghan Taliban for migration talks slammed by rights groups

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:28:27 GMT

ATalibandelegation held talks with the EU in Brussels on Tuesday on stepping up the return of failed asylum-seekers toAfghanistan, in an unprecedented visit fiercely criticised by rights advocates.
TheEuropean Commissioninvited a five-person delegation for discussions under a push to crack down on irregular migration and boost deportations although the European Union does not formally recognise the Taliban admini