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The United States flag flew above the American embassy in Caracas on Saturday for the first time in seven years, marking the restoration of diplomatic relations following the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and a dramatic shift in bilateral ties between Washington and Caracas. Laura Dogu, the US Charge d’Affaires and the embassy’s…
North Korea launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, according to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, in what analysts describe as a calculated provocation timed to coincide with ongoing US-South Korea military exercises and heightened global tensions in the Middle East. The missiles were fired from the Sunan area…
Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking a rare instance of commercial shipping movement through the critical waterway that has been effectively closed by Tehran amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary of India’s ministry of ports, shipping and waterways, confirmed…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Spanish midfielder Gavi is available for selection when the Catalan giants host Sevilla at Camp Nou on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the 21-year-old’s recovery from a severe knee injury sustained in August. Gavi, who has been sidelined for over seven months, will be included in…
Chelsea captain Reece James has ended speculation over his future by signing a new six-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2032, committing the peak years of his career to the boyhood club he joined as a six-year-old . The deal, confirmed by the club on Thursday, secures the…
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has formally proposed changes to its controversial blue checkmark verification system in a bid to resolve a high-stakes dispute with European Union regulators, following a record €120 million ($138 million) fine imposed in December. The European Commission confirmed on Friday that it had received remedies from the company addressing…
The Iranian national football team has issued a firm rebuke to United States President Donald Trump, declaring that “no one can exclude” them from the 2026 World Cup after Trump suggested their participation would be inappropriate “for their own life and safety.” The war of words, playing out on social media platforms, has thrust the…
The Economic Community of West African States has deployed a technical assessment mission to evaluate escalating tensions along the borders of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, urging the three governments to exercise restraint and pursue peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue. The regional bloc announced the decision in a statement issued on Friday, expressing concern…
NATO air and missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean have intercepted a third ballistic missile fired from Iran that entered Turkish airspace, Turkey’s defence ministry confirmed on Friday, marking an escalation in spillover threats from the ongoing Middle East conflict. “A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by…
Former Manchester United winger Michael Owen has expressed disbelief over lingering doubts about Michael Carrick’s suitability for the permanent manager’s role at Old Trafford, arguing that the caretaker boss has demonstrated the quality needed to lead the club beyond the current season. Carrick, 44, was appointed interim head coach in January 2026 following the dismissal…
