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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:35:02 GMT
World Cup line-up ignites global excitement; Ganna stuns van Aert in Flanders
Jubilant scenes erupted from Kinshasa to Baghdad and Sarajevo as the final line-up for this summer’s 48-team showpiece in North America was officially confirmed.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:05:17 GMT
War in the Middle East: latest developments
'Root cause' China said on Thursday that US and Israeli strikes on Iran were the "root cause" of the Strait of Hormuz blockage. "The root cause of interruptions to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is the United States and Israel's illegal mil...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:57:11 GMT
India's says defence exports hit 'all-time high' of $4 bn
The figures mark a rise of more than 60 percent from 2024, the defence ministry said, and provide a shot in the arm for the South Asian country, which is determined to recast itself as a major producer and exporter of weapons. "India is marching ah...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:43:10 GMT
Japan axe coach Nielsen 12 days after winning Women's Asian Cup
Greenlander Nielsen led a rampant Japan to their third Asian title in four tournaments, beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final in Sydney on March 21. The 54-year-old had been in the job since December 2024 and was the first foreign-born coach of ...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:39:15 GMT
Too bright: Seoul to dim digital billboards after complaints
The number of these sometimes huge electronic screens -- often curved and showing waving K-pop stars or leaping dolphins in 3D -- has soared, driving buzz on social media. But not all locals are happy, particularly nighttime motorists bothered by t...

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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:06:14 GMT
War in the Middle East: latest developments
'Root cause' China said on Thursday that US and Israeli strikes on Iran were the "root cause" of the Strait of Hormuz blockage. "The root cause of interruptions to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is the United States and Israel's illegal mil...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:42:13 GMT
Japan axe coach Nielsen 12 days after winning Women's Asian Cup
Greenlander Nielsen led a rampant Japan to their third Asian title in four tournaments, beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final in Sydney on March 21. The 54-year-old had been in the job since December 2024 and was the first foreign-born coach of ...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:02:11 GMT
Women's Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money
Japan beat hosts Australia 1-0 in the final in Sydney on March 21 in front of more than 74,000 fans, the biggest crowd in the competition's history. It concluded a tournament which made global headlines after seven members of the Iran squad sought ...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:26:12 GMT
French President Macron lands in South Korea after Japan visit
Macron's two-day itinerary includes a summit with President Lee Jae Myung and a visit to a war memorial to pay tribute to French soldiers who fought in the Korean War, as well as an economic forum and dinner with K-pop stars and South Korean filmmak...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:30:19 GMT
'Muted' international response as Senegal enacts same-sex relations law
Senegal's president signed the law, which appeared in the country's official gazette out Tuesday, amid a crackdown on the gay community that has seen dozens of arrests and an increase in heated anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. After the bill passed parliament ...

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