Mexico protesters storm government building days before World Cup
Mexico City: Protesters in Mexico on Wednesday stormed a government building days ahead of the World Cup opener, as President Claudia Sheinbaum insisted she will not “fall into the…
France’s coach says William Saliba ‘fine’ ahead of World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that Arsenal defender William Saliba is “fine” and could play a match tomorrow if needed.The comments came two days after report…
Yamal could be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener with Cape Verde
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal could make Spain’s World Cup finals opener against Cape Verde after positive news on hisongoing fight for fitness. The 18-year-old has been ruled out o…
FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup venues citing safety concerns
Attendees of the World Cup will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into venues due to safety concerns, FIFA said on Thursday, following a last-minute change to its S…
Oil rises, stocks slip on fragile Mideast peace hopes
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, edging closer to $100 a barrel while stocks fell as further attacks between the United States and Iran dented hopes of an imminent peace deal.Wall Str…
Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino takes shape
Dry weather is disrupting crop planting across Asia, raising concerns about food supplies in the world’s most populous region, and an expected severe El Nino weather pattern coul…
Trump says Iran talks could yield result this weekend
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Iran could yield results over the coming weekend and are going “very well.””I hear the negotiation itself is going very we…
Unsafe food kills 1.5 mn people a year worldwide: WHO
Food contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemicals kills 1.5 million people worldwide each year, with young children worst hit, the World Health Organization…
World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia: report
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The A…
Oman condemns attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. Oman affirmed its categorical rejecti…