Washington, July 20 (dpa/GNA) – Initial steps to implement a security arrangement agreed by Israel and Lebanon, have begun in three localities in southern…
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Rodri named player of World Cup, Simón and Cubarsà honoured
East Rutherford, New Jersey, July 20 (dpa/GNA) – Spain midfielder Rodri, was awarded the Golden Ball as the World Cup’s best player, after their…
Strong earthquake strikes Peru
Lima, July 19, (dpa/GNA) – A severe earthquake struck south-western Peru late on Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring several others. The…
Mbappé makes history but England beat France in Deschamps’ farewell
Miami, July 19 (dpa/GNA) – Kylian Mbappé became the leading goalscorer in World Cup history, but his France team said farewell to coach Didier…
FIFA boss Infantino misses third place match due to adverse weather
New York, July 19 (dpa/GNA) – FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, wasn’t able to travel to Miami to watch the World Cup match for third…
Smoke over New York disrupts Sheinbaum’s travel to World Cup final
New York, July 19 (dpa/GNA) – Poor air quality and weather conditions in New York, disrupted Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s travel plans for Sunday’s…
2 killed in small plane crash in central Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 19 (Xinhua/GNA) – Two people were killed and one injured Saturday, after a small plane crashed in Palmas, capital of…
Ferry with 116 people on board capsizes off coast of Guyana
GEORGETOWN, July 19 (Xinhua/GNA) – A ferry carrying 116 passengers, capsized off the coast of Guyana on Sunday, local media said. So far, at…
US ends retaliatory strikes on Iran following soldier deaths
Washington/Tehran (dpa) – The US military said it had completed retaliatory strikes against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after two US soldiers were killed in…
US ends retaliatory strikes on Iran following soldier deaths
Washington/Tehran (dpa/GNA) – The US military said it had completed retaliatory strikes against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), after two US soldiers were killed in…
Trump spokeswoman Leavitt says Iran still interested in talks
Washington, July 16, (dpa/GNA) – Iran remains interested in an agreement with Washington, US government spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday. “Iran very…
3 killed, over 40 injured after bus overturns in southern Brazil
SAO PAULO, July 15 (Xinhua/GNA) – At least three people were killed and more than 40 others injured early Wednesday, after a tour bus…
Trump threatens strikes on Iran power plants and bridges
Washington, July 15 (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday threatened to expand attacks on Iran’s civilian infrastructure, saying power plants and bridges…
UN chief appoints Spanish PM as co-chair of SDGs Advocates group
UNITED NATIONS, July 15 (Xinhua/GNA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday announced Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as co-chair of the Sustainable Development…
Mexico begins legal action in U.S. over ICE-related deaths of nationals
MEXICO CITY, July 15 (Xinhua/GNA) – The Mexican government, has begun legal action announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum, following the deaths of 17 Mexican…
FIFA president Infantino reported to IOC over World Cup behaviour
New York, July 14 (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – A complaint alleging FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has breached rules on political neutrality in his dealings with…
Trump drops 20% toll in Strait of Hormuz amid fresh attacks on Iran
Washington, July 14 (dpa/GNA) – US President, Donald Trump, on Tuesday backed down from his proposal to apply a 20% toll on traffic through…
Trump says US military to fully withdraw from Iraq by September 30
Washington, July 14, (dpa/GNA) – The US military will fully withdraw from Iraq by September 30, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said during a…
Trump pays E Jean Carroll $5.6m, three years after sex assault verdict
New York, July 14, (dpa/GNA) – Three years after a court ruled that Donald Trump had sexually assaulted and defamed US author, E Jean…
US military hits sites in Iran as Kuwait reports more attacks
Washington, July 14 (dpa/GNA) – The US military on Tuesday, launched additional strikes against Iran, one hour before the US blockade of the Strait…