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Iran, The US, and the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is nearly here, but Iran’s spot in the tournament may be in doubt. Can sport ever be neutral?
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‘It’s up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
'It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
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How will the Middle East conflict affect global energy prices?
Energy supplies in the Middle East are being choked off as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran escalates.
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Sri Lanka trying to ‘safeguard lives’ on second Iran ship after US attack
Second warship is heading to same area where a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killings dozens of sailors.
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A long and troubled trail: Qatar’s IRGC cell arrests strain Iran relations
Arrests will cause deep rift in Iran's relationship with Qatar, one of its closest interlocutors in Gulf, analysts say.
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Hezbollah’s risky return to the battlefield
The US-Israel attack on Iran and mounting pressure inside Lebanon have pushed the group into a strategic gamble.
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Iran drone attack at Azerbaijan airport
Eyewitness videos from an airport in Azerbaijan captured the moment of a suspected Iranian drone attack.
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Iran denies its drones hit airport in Azerbaijan’s exclave as war widens
Azeri authorities confirm drone attack in Nakhchivan, claim right to ‘appropriate response’.
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Cuba hit by massive power outage amid US oil pressure
A massive blackout left two-thirds of Cuba, including its capital Havana, without electricity.
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Canada PM unable to rule out military involvement in Iran war
Mark Carney said he wants de-escalation of the Iran attacks but said he couldn’t rule out military participation.
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Where are Iran’s allies? Why Moscow, Beijing are keeping their distance
Russia and China have condemned the US-Israeli attack on Iran but stopped short of offering military support.
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Drones strike US base in Iraq, Doha explosions, as Iran hits region in war
Iran continues to strike US assets in the region as Gulf Arab states report explosions, downing of drones.
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‘Pain Didn’t Come to Kill Me’ | Ep 4 – El Salvador
El Salvador’s bereaved mothers unite after gang violence, turning shared grief into solidarity and hope beyond hatred.
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Hezbollah leader pledges to continue fight against Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has pledged to continue the group’s fight against Israel, which continues to bomb Lebanon.
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LIVE: India vs England – T20 World Cup semifinal
Follow our live build up, with full toss and team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.
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Middle East conflict threatens Iraq’s participation in World Cup playoffs
Iraq are scheduled to play in the playoff final on March 31 in Mexico but the team's participation remains uncertain.
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Under cover of Iran war, Israeli settlers terrorise Palestinian communities
Amid rocket sirens and explosions in the sky, the regional war feels distant compared with the terror on the ground.
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Saka helps Arsenal win as Man United lose to Newcastle in Premier League
Man United suffer first defeat in seven games under manager Carrick as Man City lose sight of league leaders Arsenal.
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Rapper-turned-politician votes in Nepal election
Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, casts his vote as Nepal holds elections.
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Iran war: What is happening on day six of US-Israel attacks?
On the sixth day of US-Israeli attacks on Iran, the conflict is escalating as regional tensions rise.
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