Belgium’s Youri Tielemans (8) reacts after Belgium won a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against the United States in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Belgium produced a ruthless attacking display to defeat tournament co-hosts United States 4-1 at Seattle Stadium, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals […]
The judgment also ordered the confiscation of Yang’s personal assets. (Representative image) A Chinese court on Monday sentenced former Nanjing economic development official Yang Youlin to death after finding him guilty of accepting bribes worth more than 2.21 billion yuan, or about $325 million, over a period of three decades.Besides bribery, Yang was convicted of […]
Jakarta, July 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday. The meeting aims to enhance the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations, focusing on key areas such as defense, maritime cooperation, critical minerals, food security, and the digital economy. Ahead of the meeting, PM […]
According to two US officials, Iran’s military fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night An oil tanker caught fire after being struck by an “unknown projectile” while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, British maritime authorities said on Tuesday, in an incident […]
A woman carries a portable power charger during a blackout in Havana, Cuba, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) Cuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, the state electricity company said. The impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before US President Donald […]
President Donald Trump speaks at a lunch in the White House Rose Garden, Monday, July 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) President Donald Trump said Monday the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or “finish the job,” renewing his threat of military action as Tehran projects defiance following the funeral […]
Security personnel stand guard outside a prison where deadly clashes broke out on Sunday, in Negombo, 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of the capital Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo) Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s capital, killing at least 26 people and injuring more than […]
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s remarkable FIFA World Cup journey came to an emotional end on Monday as Portugal were knocked out by Spain in the Round of 16, bringing the curtain down on the legendary forward’s sixth and final appearance at football’s biggest tournament. The 41-year-old left the pitch visibly emotional after […]
New Delhi, July 7: Ajay Rai, the President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress, along with senior leader Hannan Mollah from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has criticized the central government over issues related to the Ram Mandir donation controversy, the Agniveer scheme, and the political landscape in Uttar Pradesh. During discussions on the Ram […]
