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UAE President receives phone call from President of Paraguay affirming solidarity with the UAE

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:40:05 GMT

ABU DHABI, 6th March, 2026 (WAM) -- UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Santiago Pena, President of the Republic of Paraguay, during which they discussed the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, as well as the latest regional developments amid the ongoing military escalation and its serious implications for

(SP)CHINA-CHANGSHA-BASKETBALL-WARM UP MATCH-CHN VS BRA (CN)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:46:06 GMT

(260306) -- CHANGSHA, March 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kamilla Soares Cardoso Silva (R) of Brazil defends Zhang Ziyu of China during a warm up match between China and Brazil in preparation for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup qualifiers in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, on March 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

Xinhua Commentary: World must not slip back to law of jungle

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:45:18 GMT

War and force cannot solve issues once and for all. The Iranian nuclear issue ultimately has to return to a political and diplomatic solution.

BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Israel have carried out deadly military strikes against Iran for about one week. Among an increasing number of those killed in Iran were its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior officials and inn

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-F1-GRAND PRIX 2026-PRACTICE

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:47:17 GMT

(260306) -- MELBOURNE, March 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ferrari's Charles Leclerc of Monaco drives during the practice session of the Formula One Australia Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia, March 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami welcomed by US President Donald Trump at White House

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:31:57 GMT

Washington [US], March 6 (ANI): US President Donald Trump welcomed Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team to the White House on Thursday and celebrated the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup champions in a ceremony, according to a Reuters report.

The Inter Miami team presented Trump with a jersey bearing the number 47, referencing him as the 47th president, along with a football and watch in Inter Miami's signature pin

Rookie Chandler Blanchet takes pole position at Puerto Rico Open

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:19:16 GMT

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PGA Tour rookie Chandler Blanchet shot a career-low, 8-under-par 64 to take the early lead at the Puerto Rico Open on Thursday in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

Blanchet missed the cut in his first five starts of the season. This week, in the alternate event opposite the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Blanchet finds himself on top.

'It's not been the ideal start to t

3 sit atop leaderboard at Blue Bay LPGA in China

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:05:07 GMT

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Weiwei Zhang used an eagle and a birdie on the final two holes to card a 6-under 66 and move into a three-way tie for the lead at the Blue Bay LPGA in Hainan, China, on Thursday.

Joining her at the top of the leaderboard were her Chinese compatriot, Mary Liu, and tour rookie Youmin Hwang of South Korea. Both women played a bogey-free round at the Jian Lake Blue Bay

Zelenskyy: Ukraine Ready To Help Counter Iranian Drones

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:30:00 GMT

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Zelenskyy: Ukraine Ready To Help Counter Iranian Drones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Iranian regime threatens regional and global stability, adding that Ukraine is ready to deploy experts to counter Iranian drones and missiles.

"The Iranian regime, which is striving to survive at any cost, poses clear threats to all states in the region and to global stabili

IRGC Claims Attack On Oil Tanker

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:30:00 GMT

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Tehran's Azadi Stadium Destroyed In Strike

Hours after reports emerged of attacks on a location in western Tehran near Azadi Stadium, Iranian news agencies published images showing the total destruction of the 12,000-seat Azadi Sports Complex.

These news agencies wrote, "In this morning's American and Israeli missile attack on the 12,000-seat Azadi Stadium in Tehran, all parts

Iran's Azadi Stadium Destroyed In Strike

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:30:00 GMT

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Tehran's Azadi Stadium Destroyed In Strike

These news agencies wrote, "In this morning's American and Israeli missile attack on the 12,000-seat Azadi Stadium in Tehran, all parts

BRAZIL-BRASILIA-FAO-CONFERENCE

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:47:20 GMT

(260305) -- BRASILIA, March 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu (L), and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira attend the 39th Regional Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for Latin America and the Caribbean in Brasilia, Brazil, March 4, 2026. Lula on Wednesday criticized prioritizing military spending over food se

(SP)ESTONIA-TALLINN-FIGURE SKATING-JUNIOR-ISU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:45:34 GMT

(260305) -- TALLINN, March 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Jiarui of China's Hong Kong competes during the men's short program at the ISU Figure Skating Junior World Championships in Tallinn, Estonia, March 4, 2026. (Photo by Sergei Stepanov/Xinhua)

Spring training roundup: United States routs Rockies in WBC prep

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:19:09 GMT

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The United States national team routed the Colorado Rockies 14-4 in its second double-digit win of the World Baseball Classic exhibitions on Wednesday in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Team USA has outscored its opponents 29-5 in its two exhibitions and opens the tournament on Friday against Brazil in Houston.

The U.S. went 14-for-38 at the plate against the Rockies, inclu

US closer to SheBelieves Cup title with shutout of Canada

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:05:10 GMT

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Ally Sentnor's goal lifted the U.S. women's national team to a 1-0 victory over Canada in soggy Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday night to put the Americans in position to win the SheBelieves Cup.

Sentnor scored from a corner kick by Rose Lavelle in the 55th minute when she settled the ball and on her second touch whipped a shot from 12 yards.

The U.S. is 2-0 wi

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:25:10 GMT

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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka provided a not-so-subtle hint in January that she hoped she would be calling her boyfriend by a different name -- and soon.

On Tuesday, Sabalenka became able to do just that as she shared a video on Instagram of Georgios Frangulis popping the question. 'You & me, forever' was the caption along with Tuesday's date in the video tha

(SP)CHINA-CHANGSHA-BASKETBALL-WARM UP MATCH-CHN VS BRA(CN)

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:15:27 GMT

(260304) -- CHANGSHA, March 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Carina dos Santos Martins of Brazil celebrates during a warm-up match between China and Brazil in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, on March 4, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

Brazil's economy grows 2.3% in 2025, GDP touches R$12.7 trillion amid broad-based sectoral gains

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:31:57 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], March 4 (ANI): Brazil's economy expanded by 2.3 per cent in 2025, taking the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to R$12.7 trillion at current prices, according to figures released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). GDP per capita reached R$59,687.49, marking a real annual increase of 1.9 per cent.

According to Brasil 247, data from the Quarterly National Account

Future master painter and killer content creator will be born from "ibis Paint" on the global service of smart phone and tablet service

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:04:25 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], March 4 (ANI): Drawing picture is elementary education and valuable hobby for children and young people.

This ibis paint is lead by CEO Eiji Kamiya and his application enables real illustration on the smart phone and tablet. It provides beginning illustrating work and semi professional work. Derives from easy use of multiple skill , ibis Paint attracts teenager's concern.

ibis Paint recorded

US Senate Blocks Bid to Limit Trumps Iran War Powers

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:30:21 GMT

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US Senate Blocks Bid To Limit Trumps Iran War Powers

WASHINGTON The US Senate voted 5347 to block a bipartisan resolution seeking to curb President Donald Trumps authority to continue military action against Iran without congressional approval.

The measure would have required Congress to authorize further strikes, but Republicans largely opposed it, arguing the president has co

Rescued Iranian Sailors Recover In Sri Lanka; 60 Still Missing

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:30:21 GMT

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Rescued Iranian Sailors Recover In Sri Lanka Hospital; 60 Still Missing

The 32 rescued Iranian sailors who survived a US submarine strike in the Indian Ocean were recovering at a hospital in Sri Lanka, authorities said on March 5.

Officials at the hospital in the port city of Galle said the survivors were being treated for minor injuries and could be released later in the day.<

FIFA offering $12 tickets to World Cup Play-Off Tournament

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:05:20 GMT

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Tickets for this month's World Cup Play-Off Tournament matches in Mexico, which will determine two of the final six vacant spots in this summer's historic 48-team tournament, went on sale Tuesday.

And they did so at a much more affordable rate (less than $17 American dollars) than it would cost to attend a proper World Cup match this summer in Mexico, Canada or the

(SP)MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-PRESS CONFERENCE-FIFA WORLD CUP TROPHY-CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:15:43 GMT

(260304) -- MEXICO CITY, March 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy during a FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico, March 3, 2026. (Mexico's Presidency/Handout via Xinhua)

Spring training roundup: United States clobbers Giants in WBC tune-up

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:40:30 GMT

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Fifteen different players had hits as the United States national team obliterated the San Francisco Giants 15-1 in the first of two World Baseball Classic tune-up games Tuesday in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The American team, loaded with major league talent, racked up 19 hits. Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge and Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh each had a pair of hits and R

Spring training roundup: Late HR lifts Blue Jays over Canada

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:40:28 GMT

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Riley Tirotta belted a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning to propel the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-7 victory over Canada's national team on Tuesday in a World Baseball Classic tune-up game in Dunedin, Fla.

Jesus Sanchez had two hits and drove in three runs, and Nathan Lukes added a two-run single as part of a five-run second inning for the Blue Jays

Golf Glance: PGA's signature event at Bay Hill highlights busy week

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:19:04 GMT

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The busiest week in professional golf so far this year features the third signature event of 2026 on the PGA Tour. The LPGA wraps up its Asia Swing, the DP Tour concludes its International Swing, LIV Golf returns to Hong Kong and the Champions tee it up alongside NFL legends.

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THIS WEEK: Arnold Palmer Invitational, Orlando, March 5-8

Course: Arnol

Mets RHP Nolan McLean (vertigo) day-to-day, expects to make WBC start

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:55:14 GMT

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Mets right-hander Nolan McLean has improved following vertigo-like symptoms that put his availability for the World Baseball Classic in doubt.

McLean, scheduled to start Game 4 for Team USA in the finale of pool play in Houston, said on Tuesday he is greatly improved since first falling ill on Friday.

'I haven't missed any days of throwing. I kind of grinded th

Real Madrid's Rodrygo (ACL) to miss World Cup for Brazil

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:25:16 GMT

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Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has a ruptured ACL and meniscus in his right knee, likely keeping him out of this summer's World Cup for his native Brazil.

Rodrygo injured his leg after entering as a substitute in a 1-0 loss to Getafe in a La Liga match on Monday, Real Madrid announced on Tuesday.

'Following tests carried out today on our player Rodrygo by the Real Mad

Brazil, US, Russia planes to be in race for mega IAF tender for 60 multirole transport aircraft

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:32:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): Brazil's Embraer, US-based Lockheed Martin and Russia's Ilyushin aircraft are likely to be the top contenders for the mega Indian Air Force (IAF) deal to buy 60 multirole transport aircraft.

Defence officials told ANI that the proposal is expected to be taken up soon by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) for clearance.

The programme would see around 20 per cent of the p

Report: Toronto signing Chilean D Benjamin Kuscevic

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:55:18 GMT

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Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire defender Benjamin Kucsevic from Brazilian side Fortaleza, The Athletic reported Tuesday.

The deal for the 29-year-old Chilean center back is a loan with a purchase option, per the report.

Kucsevic played for Brazilian clubs Palmeiras (2020-23) and Coritiba (2023-24) before originally going to Fortaleza on loan in 2024

India to start Asian Cup journey in Perth against Vietnam

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:32:52 GMT

Perth [Australia], March 3 (ANI): The wait has come to an end. The Indian senior women's national team, after four years of hurt, are finally ready to begin their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 journey against Vietnam at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday.

The match will kick off at 16:30 IST, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The World Cup dream, for the Blue Tigresses, c

30 million and rising: PM Modi sets global benchmark of subscribers on YouTube

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:31:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): PM Narendra Modi has crossed the significant milestone of 30 million subscribers on YouTube, further cementing his position as the most-followed world leader on the platform.

Among world leaders, PM Modi has the highest number of subscribers on YouTube. As per the rankings, he is comfortably ahead of others in the category. The second-highest, former Brazilian President Jair Bols

Thailand MotoGP: Marco Bezzecchi bounces back with victory as Marc Marquez suffers DNF

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:31:05 GMT

Buriram [Thailand], March 3 (ANI): Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia Racing are hat-trick heroes in MotoGP for the first time after the Italian dominated a dramatic PT Grand Prix of Thailand to back up his 2025 Portugal and Valencia victories with a Buriram beauty at the beginning of 2026, according to a release from MotoGP.

Tissot Sprint winner Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) finished P2 to make sure he lea

US: Indian American among two killed in Texas shooting on Sunday

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:30:54 GMT

Texas [US], March 3 (ANI): An Indian American has been identified as one of the victims of the shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, when a gunman opened fire, killing 2 and injuring 14 others.

The Officials have identified the victims as Indian American Savitha Shan (21) and Ryder Harrington (19). The gunman was also killed in an exchange of fire with police.

In a press conference on Monday,

Gotham FC transfer F Gabi Portilho to San Diego Wave

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:05:09 GMT

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Gotham FC transferred Brazilian forward Gabi Portilho to the San Diego Wave on Monday in exchange for $175,000 in intraleague transfer funds.

Portilho, 30, tallied three goals and three assists in 17 regular-season games last season and helped Gotham win the 2025 NWSL Championship and Concacaf W Champions Cup.

'Gabi has been an important part of our club's suc

Atlanta United acquire M Matias Galarza on loan

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:05:07 GMT

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Atlanta United acquired midfielder Matias Galarza on loan from Argentina's River Plate on Monday.

The 24-year-old Paraguay international's deal runs through June 30 and includes a purchase option.

He has tallied 10 goals and six assists in 151 professional matches across Brazil and Argentina since 2021.Galarza, who will occupy an international roster slot,

From 'Make in India' to 'Make in Brazil': Lessons in Industry, Credit and Digital Sovereignty

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:32:23 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], March 2 (ANI): India's rapid economic rise and assertive industrial strategy have positioned it at the centre of global economic debates, offering lessons for countries seeking to revive manufacturing and technological capability.

In an interview with TV 247, economist Paulo Gala, professor at the Fundacao Getulio Vargas, reflected on India's development model and its implications for Brazil's

Ukraine issues mercenary plea to stem manpower crisis

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:03:52 GMT

Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has announced plans to increase the recruitment of foreign fighters

Ukraine plans to recruit more foreign fighters to address the army's manpower shortage, Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has announced.

The Ukrainian armed forces lack reinforcements due to widespread draft evasion and desertion. Fedorov described on Sunday greater use of mercenaries as part

Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred GSMA Lifetime Achievement Award

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, for his role in transforming the global telecommunications landscape.

The award recognises Mittal's contributions to expanding connectivity across operators, governments, and businesses worldwide. This hon

USWNT opens SheBelieves Cup with shutout defeat of Argentina

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:40:23 GMT

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Lindsey Heaps and Jaedyn Shaw scored as the U.S. women's national team defeated Argentina 2-0 in its opening match of the SheBelieves Cup in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday.

Heaps made it 1-0 in the 19th minute, and Shaw doubled the count in the 56th.

That Heaps scored is no surprise. Her veteran presence helped the U.S. handle the Argentinians, and her tally mar

Three killed, 14 injured in Texas bar shooting; FBI probes "potential act of terrorism"

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:30:22 GMT

Texas [US], March 2 (ANI): At least three people were killed and 14 others were injured after a mass shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The gunman was also killed in an exchange of fire with police.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force has joined the investigation into the mass shooting. According to officials, there were indicators on the

Big Bend in crosshairs of conservation, border security

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:53:02 GMT

Construction could start as soon as later this year on a border wall in West Texas at Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security said hundreds of miles of a smart wall are needed to secure the border.

India-Made Suzuki eVitara Brazil Launch Price R$ 269,990 (Rs 48 Lakh)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:44:24 GMT

Brazil Launch Price R$ 269,990 (Rs 48 Lakh)

Suzuki has introduced the eVitara in Brazil, where it will rival the likes of Volvo EX30 and the BYD Yuan Pro. eVitara in Brazil will serve as an indirect replacement for theJimny. The latter was discontinued last year due to stricter emission norms. Pre-bookings for the eVitara are currently open and prices are expected to be announced soon. Lets get more details on this stor

Brazil's Senate ratifies Mercosur free trade deal with European Union

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:22:08 GMT

Brazils Senate on Wednesday ratified a deal between the Mercosur bloc and theEuropean Unionthat creates one of the worlds largest free trade areas.

The deal involves the four founding members of the South American trade bloc and has already been ratified byArgentinaand Uruguay.Paraguays parliament still needs to approve it.

The European Commission announced last week that it would provisionally implement th

A First Lady in a New York Cell

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:31:46 GMT

On International Working Women's Day in 2025, Cilia Flores, the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, read a poem she wrote highlighting the historic role played by Latin American women in the fight against imperialism.

By Medea Benjamin and Michelle Ellner

We're not flowers the wind can pluck,
we're the roots of rebel and loyal land,
we're grandmo

A First Lady in a New York Cell

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:01:46 GMT

OnInternational Working Womens Day in 2025, Cilia Flores, the wife of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro, read a poem she wrote highlighting the historic role played by Latin American women in the fight against imperialism.

By Medea Benjamin and Michelle Ellner

Were not flowers the wind can pluck,

were the roots of rebel and loyal land,

were grandmothers, mothers, daughters, gra

Is Cuba Under Threat from United States

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:33:25 GMT

(Moscow Bureau) - The United States is attempting to destabilize the situation in Cuba in order to achieve a change of power on the island, according to experts interviewed by Izvestia. In recent days, authorities in the republic arrested 10 citizens of Panama who were preparing anti-government posters intended to organize protests. The United States has not been officially named as the organizer behind these activitie

Will the Raiders play internationally in 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:46:46 GMT

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This week, the NFLannounced the final home teamfor the ninth international game this upcoming season and based on the Raiders' 2026 opponents, there are two options for the Silver and Black to be the visiting team for international games on the schedule.

The Raiders could face the New Orleans Saints in Paris, France, or the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City, Mexico.

This marks the first

Ravens Have Two Possibilities for International 2026 Games

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:37:00 GMT

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Will the Ravens need their passports in 2026?

There are currently two possibilities for the Ravens to play internationally this upcoming season.

The Dallas Cowboys will play the first game in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro. The Ravens are slated to face the Cowboys on the road this year, so that would be a potential fit.

This will be the third straight year the NFL will have a regular-season

Giants Now: Justin Pugh named Commissioner of Italian Football League

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

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Justin Pugh named Commissioner of Italian Football League

Former Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh decided to hang up his cleats last year when he announced his retirement from the NFL in late July.

While he may have stepped away from putting on the pads and taking the field, Pugh is still firmly in the football world.

The former lineman recently announced that he

Commander in cheat: Why Trumps lies are the foundation of his power

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

As predictably as the sun comes up in the morning, U.S. PresidentDonald Trumps State of the Unionaddresswas resplendent with lies.

It is time the whole world started talking about his lying as not just a character flaw, but as a toxic form of democratic cheating. Facts are the glue that holds society together and Trump is the liar who is tearing it apart.

Lying is both an expression of Trumps power and how

Death toll from Brazil's nursing home collapse rises to 12

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:15:21 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a nursing home collapse in Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais has risen to 12, the local fire department said Friday.

The department said that after the last victim trapped in ruins, a 77-year-old woman, was found dead more than 24 hours after the accident, the rescue work came to an end.

Eight people were rescued alive from the rubble and n

New Zealand, Brazil boost bilateral ties

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:15:10 GMT

WELLINGTON, March 6 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand will step up engagement with Brazil across trade, education and cultural sectors following Foreign Minister Winston Peters's visit to Latin America's largest country, a New Zealand government statement said Friday.

The visit to Brazil highlighted a range of areas, including agriculture, aviation, trade and investment, education and film collaboration, the statement quo

Feature: German skier Marchand's three-format Olympic journey

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:15:32 GMT

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BERLIN, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Kathrin Marchand shares an Olympic dream with thousands of athletes. Her journey, however, has taken an unusual path shaped by a fierce appetite for sport and life.

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will mark her fourth appearance at a Games, and another milestone in a career that has crossed formats and seasons.

The 35-year-old will become t

Santos signs Uruguayan midfielder Oliva

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:48:49 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Santos has completed the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Christian Oliva from Uruguay's Club Nacional, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Thursday.

The 29-year-old agreed to a deal that runs until the end of 2028, Santos said in a statement.

"I come from a big club, with a lot of pressure," Oliva told a news conference. "I know how to handle under pressure. On the field

Botafogo agrees loan deal for Venezuela defender Ferraresi

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:15:48 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo has reached an agreement to secure Venezuela international defender Nahuel Ferraresi on loan, according to widespread media reports in Brazil.

The deal will tie the 27-year-old to the Rio de Janeiro club until December and includes a buy option, Globo Esporte reported on Thursday.

It said Ferraresi would undergo a medical in the coming days before signing a con

Brazil marks lowest food inflation in 2025: official

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:45:17 GMT

SAO PAULO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Brazil registered the lowest food inflation on record in 2025, Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Farming Paulo Teixeira said Thursday.

According to data cited by the minister, inflation for food consumed at home fell from 8.23 percent in 2024 to 1.43 percent in 2025.

"We had the lowest food inflation on record in a year ... and that is good news for Brazilian consu

Brazil's top court rejects Bolsonaro's request for house arrest

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:15:23 GMT

BRASILIA, March 5 (Xinhua) -- The First Chamber of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court on Thursday rejected a request for humanitarian house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was sentenced to over 27 years in prison.

Bolsonaro was sentenced in September to 27 years and three months in prison for leading an attempted coup in 2022. He is currently held at the 19th Military Police Battalion of the Federal

Colombian president urges Trump to stop armed conflict against Iran

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:15:16 GMT

BOGOTA, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday urged U.S. President Donald Trump to "withdraw from the armed conflict against Iran" and work for peace.

Petro said on X that Trump should exit the conflict and "make a pact for life and freedom in the Middle East."

"What unites us is freedom, life, and peace," he said.

Petro said that his country is willing to offer everythi

At least 6 killed in nursing home collapse in Brazil

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:15:17 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- At least six people were killed and six others remain trapped following the collapse of a nursing home in Belo Horizonte, capital of southeastern Brazil's Minas Gerais state, local authorities said Thursday.

The four-story building, located in the northeast of the city, collapsed around 1:30 a.m. local time (0430 GMT). According to residents, they came to rescue after hearing

Malaysia's food supply remains secure despite Middle East tensions, official says

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:45:20 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's food security remains stable despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as the country's main sources of food imports are not directly linked to the nations involved in the conflict, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said on Thursday.

Mohamad noted that Malaysia imports food from countries such as India, Pakistan, ASEAN member states, Australia

Flamengo names Jardim as new manager

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:17:56 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Former Monaco and Sporting Lisbon manager Leonardo Jardim has been appointed head coach of Flamengo, the Brazilian Serie A side said on Wednesday.

The 51-year-old replaces Filipe Luis, who was dismissed on Tuesday after an inconsistent start to the 2026 season.

"The Portuguese coach has signed a contract until December 2027 and has already taken charge of his first trai

Two more candidates nominated for next UN secretary-general

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:15:24 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Two more candidates have been nominated for the position of the next UN secretary-general, according to documents published on the official website of the president of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday.

Burundi, the current chair of the African Union, has nominated Macky Sall, former president of Senegal, while Costa Rica has put forward Rebeca Grynspan, economist an

Brazil's Lula criticizes prioritizing military spending over food security

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:45:22 GMT

BRASILIA, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday criticized prioritizing military spending over food security, asserting that hunger eradication is an attainable goal hindered by a "lack of commitment."

"If we took the money spent last year on armaments and conflicts -- the equivalent of 2.7 trillion U.S. dollars -- and divided it among the 630 million human beings who go

5.3-magnitude quake hits 70 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador -- USGS

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:45:44 GMT

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted 70 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador at 1856 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 51.7 km, was initially determined to be at 12.61 degrees north latitude and 88.34 degrees west longitude.

Venezuelan midfielder Martinez says goodbye to Corinthians

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:16:13 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Venezuelan midfielder Jose Martinez bid farewell to Corinthians on Tuesday, more than two weeks after his contract was rescinded by the Brazilian Serie A club.

The 31-year-old posted a video on social media in which he expressed gratitude to his teammates and the club's fans.

"Thank you for everything, Corinthians! To the fans: never doubt my dedication and my love for

Fluminense signs Argentine striker Castillo

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:16:10 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Fluminense has completed the signing of Argentine striker Rodrigo Castillo from Lanus, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old agreed to a contract that runs until 2030 in a deal reportedly worth 10 million U.S. dollars.

"I am very proud to be joining such a big club. I have high expectations for what is ahead and I am very happy to be here," Castill

Ancelotti assessing Brazil squad for World Cup

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:16:06 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said he is assessing players and organizing logistics ahead of this year's FIFA World Cup in North America.

The five-time champion will begin its Group C campaign against Morocco on June 13 before facing Haiti on June 19 and Scotland on June 24.

"It is a joy to have time to prepare for this important event for Brazil," the 66-year-old Ital

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is having its #MeToo moment

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A #MeToo-style reckoning appears to be unfolding within Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

In February 2026, Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Andre Galvao was accused of sexual misconduct by mul

Coach Luis says he leaves Flamengo at peace

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:45:53 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Filipe Luis said he leaves Flamengo with no regrets after the club dismissed him as head coach on Tuesday.

The former Brazil international posted a message on Instagram thanking the club's board, players and supporters after his departure.

"I leave at peace, with my head held high and with a clear conscience," the 40-year-old wrote in a social media post.

"I than

Real Madrid's Rodrygo out for season, World Cup with serious knee injury

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:15:19 GMT

MADRID, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid announced on Tuesday that Brazilian international forward Rodrygo suffered torn cruciate and meniscus ligaments in his right knee in Monday's 1-0 defeat to Getafe.

Rodrygo will need an operation and be out for at least nine months, which means he will not only miss the rest of the season, but also the FIFA World Cup.

"Following tests carried out today on our player

Peru's economy on sustained recovery: official

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:45:11 GMT

LIMA, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Peru has consolidated a sustained economic recovery in recent years by strengthening confidence and promoting projects that provide real opportunities, President of the Council of Ministers Denisse Miralles said Tuesday.

"These advances are not a coincidence. They are the result of firm decisions and a clear commitment to stability," said Miralles during the opening of the 188th meeting

Why medicinal plants matter on World Wildlife Day

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Medicinal plants and their varied uses span from ancient medicine to modern cosmetics and pharmaceuticals amid a surging demand for more.

Towns and cities are home to more than half of the worlds population and responsible for around 70 per cent of the greenhouse gas emissions driving the climate crisis, which is why urban planners in Brazil are leading a design revolution that could point the way to creating bui

Lingard set for Corinthians move

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:15:39 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Former England midfielder Jesse Lingard arrived in Brazil on Sunday ahead of an expected move to Corinthians.

The 33-year-old has signed a pre-contract that will tie him to Corinthians until the end of the year, with the club expected to confirm the signing after a medical on Monday, according to Globo Esporte.

"I will speak later," Lingard told reporters after arriving

Building ties with Brazil

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The Strategic Importance ofLatin America

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Brazil court bans AI chatbots from offering election advice

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:16:15 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (CN) - Artificial intelligence companies and social media platforms in Brazil will face new obligations during October's general election, including restrictions on AI-generated content and transparency requirements for moderating political material.

The rules are part of a package of

EU unveils 'Made in Europe' rules in bid to stem industrial decline

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:21:53 GMT

What I am presenting you today is more than just a change in procedures, it is a change in doctrine, European Commission vice president for industrial strategy, Stephane Sejourne, told a press conference in Brussels.

The new regulations officially known as the IndustrialDecarbonisation Accelerator Act (IAA) aim to ensure that public and foreign investments support manufacturing inside the 27-nation bloc, explaine

Supreme Court closes off federal court discretion in asylum cases

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:45:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (CN) - Ruling unanimously against a family facing threats from a drug lord in El Salvador, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said federal courts had limited discretion when reviewing asylum cases.

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, noncitizens fleeing persecution in their home countries are eligible for asylum in the U.S. Asylum-eligibility decisions, however, must be evaluated by execu

Feds propose swapping hundreds of acres of Texas wildlife refuge land with SpaceX

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:40:42 GMT

Texas (CN) - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a land swap with SpaceX for hundreds of acres in two south Texas wildlife preserves.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., one of the largest private companies in the space industry, has been making large land grabs in Texas for several years, with frequent pushback from

New Zealand and Uruguay: Natural partners

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How Do We Communicate the Future

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:36:30 GMT

In theprevious essay, I traced a recurring pattern across continents: when inherited systems fracture and abstraction proves insufficient, philosophy leaves the safety of theory and enters public life. The journalist-philosopher reappears in moments of crisis.

If that pattern holds, then our present moment demands something more than interpretation. It demands orientation.

Every epoch faces its own central

Critical Minerals Create Generational Opportunity for Development Yet Involve Myriad Risks if Not Governed Responsibly, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:48:48 GMT

(Note: A complete summary of today's Security Council meeting will be available at a later time.)

Critical minerals now underpin the technologies powering the digital economy and the energy transition, the Security Council heard today, as speakers said soaring demand for such resources creates opportunity for development but also geopolitical competition that could lead

SecretaryGeneralAppoints Pablo Salazar Canelos of Ecuador United Nations Resident Coordinator in Costa Rica

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:50:49 GMT

United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres appointed Pablo Salazar Canelos of Ecuador as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Costa Rica, with the host Government’s approval. He took up his post on 1 March.

Mr. Salazar has more than 20 years of experience in international development, population and development, census and statistics, public policy and demographic anal

Amid Rising Global Tensions, Secretary-General Urges Trusted Scientific Guidance on Artificial Intelligence, in Remarks to Independent International Panel

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:37:50 GMT

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the virtual first meeting of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI (artificial intelligence), held today:

Welcome — and my warm congratulations on your appointment by the General Assembly — and on the responsibility that comes with it. You have m

Gender gap in AI revealed in CNBC SurveyMonkey Women at Work survey

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:01:50 GMT

Gender gap in AI revealed in CNBC SurveyMonkey Women at Work survey

Ads of the Week- 13 Campaigns That Caught Our Eye, From NPR to Mr. Clean

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Ford Returns to F1 With a Docuseries That Disrupts the Ad Break

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:34:09 GMT

Ford Returns to F1 With a Docuseries That Disrupts the Ad Break

Cuba's Complicated Scenario in World Baseball Classic VI - Havana Times

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:34:07 GMT

Cuba's Complicated Scenario in World Baseball Classic VI - Havana Times

Cleveland Police overtime costs reach $27M as staffing shortage continues

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:07:03 GMT

Cleveland Police overtime costs reach $27M as staffing shortage continues

Video- Cincinnati Police cruiser caught on fleeing suspect's trailer during pursuit

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:02:03 GMT

Video- Cincinnati Police cruiser caught on fleeing suspect's trailer during pursuit

Lekjaa at Regragui Tribute- Qatar World Cup Achievement Will Live On in Generations

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:04:01 GMT

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US Says Forces Destroy Over 30 Iranian Naval Vessels

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:02:39 GMT

US Says Forces Destroy Over 30 Iranian Naval Vessels

Activist avoids prison sentence after confrontation with federal agent

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:32:47 GMT

Activist avoids prison sentence after confrontation with federal agent

Floating World Gallery Announces Landmark Japanese Print Auction

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:02:31 GMT

Floating World Gallery Announces Landmark Japanese Print Auction

Body camera video of Austin entertainment district mass shooting

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:03:05 GMT

Body camera video of Austin entertainment district mass shooting

Trump replaces DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:02:26 GMT

Trump replaces DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Bodycam video shows man fleeing Springfield Township police in semi-truck

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:02:12 GMT

Bodycam video shows man fleeing Springfield Township police in semi-truck

Eastbound I-70 reopens Aurora after Denver police chase

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:03:40 GMT

Eastbound I-70 reopens Aurora after Denver police chase

Morocco coach Walid Regragui quits 3 months before World Cup - ESPN

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:32:31 GMT

Morocco coach Walid Regragui quits 3 months before World Cup - ESPN