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Iran: World Cup ticket allotment rescinded

(Photo credit: Victor Medina/Reuters) Iranian soccer fans planning to attend the World Cup in the United States have been denied...


ICC rates Lord's, Gaddafi Stadium pitches 'unsatisfactory'

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): The pitches used for the first England vs New Zealand Test at Lord's in London, and the third Pakistan...


Iran football federation claims ticket allocation withdrawn ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Tijuana [Mexico], June 9 (ANI): The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFRI) on Tuesday stated that its share of FIFA World...


Iranian fans shut out of World Cup

Tehran says organizers revoked its allocation of match tickets for supporters just days before the tournament The US and World Cup...


Melie Kerr tops ICC all-rounder rankings ahead of T20 Women's World Cup

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): New Zealand captain Melie Kerr will head into the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as the world's No. 1-ranked...


"Historic feat": Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami hails India's performance at World Yogasana Championships

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has lauded India's outstanding performance at the World...


Taekwondo Premier League (TPL) Curtain Raiser with Franchise Launch Event; Founder Ganesh Duvvuri's Initiative Backed by Gradiente Infotainment Ltd

VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 9: The Taekwondo Premier League (TPL) Creates history in the Indian sports landscape with...


Victor Wembanyama pours in 32 as Spurs halve Knicks' edge in Finals

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images) NEW YORK -- Victor Wembanyama produced 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three...


Jamaica Empress join expanded WCPL as tournament grows to four teams for 2026 season

Kingston [Jamaica], June 9 (ANI): The Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) will feature four teams for the first time in its history...


England skipper Stokes, Atkinson found at nightclub after Lord's win; under investigation for violating team protocols

London [UK], June 9 (ANI): England skipper Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson are under investigation for violating team protocols after...


Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham among '14-15 potential starters' for England at FIFA World Cup

London [UK], June 8 (ANI): England manager Thomas Tuchel has said that Jude Bellingham faces strong competition for a place in the...


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Apple rolls out smarter Siri as it steps up AI efforts

Apple rolls out smarter Siri as it steps up AI efforts

CUPERTINO, California: Apple introduced a redesigned version of Siri powered by artificial intelligence, marking its biggest update...

Indonesian President’s plans to grow economy at risk

Indonesian President’s plans to grow economy at risk

SINGAPORE/LONDON: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing investors' trust, and his plans to grow the economy are at risk as...

U.S. stocks close mixed Monday, Asian markets sink

U.S. stocks close mixed Monday, Asian markets sink

NEW YORK, New York - World stock markets closed on a deeply divided note Monday, with Wall Street's technology sector powering the...

S&P keeps one-year rule for IPO inclusion in stock indexes

S&P keeps one-year rule for IPO inclusion in stock indexes

NEW YORK CITY, New York: S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided against changing its rules to allow newly public mega-cap companies to enter...

AI firm urges coordinated slowdown if risks become too high

AI firm urges coordinated slowdown if risks become too high

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has called for greater industry coordination to ensure developers...

UniCredit, Commerzbank clash over investor support for bid

UniCredit, Commerzbank clash over investor support for bid

MILAN, Italy: Commerzbank said on June 5 that shares equivalent to 7.85 percent of its capital have been tendered under UniCredit's...

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Learn from Ukraine, Gulf wars on defense spending, Taiwan advised

Learn from Ukraine, Gulf wars on defense spending, Taiwan advised

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan should use its defense money more wisely and learn from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, especially...

EU weighs supply chain diversification requirements

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Commission is considering new legislation that could require companies in sensitive sectors to diversify...

North Korea unveils new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea, on June 4, revealed a new facility for producing fuel used in nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong...

China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...

Teenagers alleged to have stolen car in Bathurst before torching it

BATHURST, Central West, NSW, Australia - Three teenagers have been before the courts this week following a violent car theft and subsequent...

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Apple rolls out smarter Siri as it steps up AI efforts
Apple rolls out smarter Siri as it steps up AI efforts

CUPERTINO, California: Apple introduced a redesigned version of Siri powered by artificial intelligence, marking its biggest update...


Indonesian President’s plans to grow economy at risk
Indonesian President’s plans to grow economy at risk

SINGAPORE/LONDON: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing investors' trust, and his plans to grow the economy are at risk as...


U.S. stocks close mixed Monday, Asian markets sink
U.S. stocks close mixed Monday, Asian markets sink

NEW YORK, New York - World stock markets closed on a deeply divided note Monday, with Wall Street's technology sector powering the...


S&P keeps one-year rule for IPO inclusion in stock indexes
S&P keeps one-year rule for IPO inclusion in stock indexes

NEW YORK CITY, New York: S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided against changing its rules to allow newly public mega-cap companies to enter...


AI firm urges coordinated slowdown if risks become too high
AI firm urges coordinated slowdown if risks become too high

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has called for greater industry coordination to ensure developers...


UniCredit, Commerzbank clash over investor support for bid
UniCredit, Commerzbank clash over investor support for bid

MILAN, Italy: Commerzbank said on June 5 that shares equivalent to 7.85 percent of its capital have been tendered under UniCredit's...


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