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India's BRICS trade surges to $416 Billion, but widening deficit raises policy imperative ahead of 2026 Summit

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:02:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): India's trade engagement with BRICS nations has grown strongly over the past five years, but the widening trade deficit poses a key policy challenge as New Delhi prepares to host the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Thursday and Friday. According to a report by Rubix Data Sciences, India's bilateral trade with the other 10 BRICS countries touched $416 billion in CY2025, registering a

Patriotic protest or hate march What is Unite the Kingdom

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:10:59 GMT

Thousands of police officers will be deployed in London for Tommy Robinsons rally

Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' rally is so controversial that the British government has deployed the latest surveillance technology against attendees and banned speakers from entering the country. What are they so scared of?

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected at the Unite the Kingdom rally in

Explainer: From hantavirus to norovirus, cruise ships face renewed health scrutiny

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:45:17 GMT

Public health experts say the recent outbreaks highlight the ongoing challenge of balancing disease prevention, transparent risk communication and normal international travel in the post-pandemic era.

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- A hantavirus outbreak linked to an Antarctic cruise expedition and a series of norovirus infections aboard major cruise vessels this May have renewed concerns

Simon Hemlot appointed as Head Coach of Gulf Giants for upcoming ILT20 season

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:19 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 15 (ANI): Adani Sportsline on Friday announced the appointment of veteran Australian cricket strategist Simon Helmot as Head Coach of Gulf Giants ahead of the upcoming season of the International League T20 (ILT20) later this year.

Helmot brings more than two decades of experience across domestic, international and franchise cricket, including assignments in some of the world's le

MoS Margherita visits Dominica, pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Belize

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:14 GMT

Roseau [Dominica], May 15 (ANI): Union Minister of State of External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita continued his multi-nation visit to Central America and the Caribbean, holding engagements in Dominica and earlier in Belize as part of India's diplomatic outreach to the region.

In a post on X on Friday, Margherita said he had ' arrived in the beautiful 'Nature's Island of the Caribbean'- Commonwealth of

Amid spiralling relations, Cuban government meets CIA Director Ratcliffe in Havana

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:34:37 GMT

Havana [Cuba], May 15 (ANI): Amid strained bilateral ties between Cuba and the United States due to Washington's repeated caveats towards the communist government in the Caribbean country, a US delegation led by the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Ratcliffe, visited Havana for talks with Cuban officials.

In an official statement issued by the Cuban government on Thursday (local time), the Cuban

Viral Russian traveler killed by Ukrainian drone media

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:05:54 GMT

The man known as Sasha the Horse set out to reach Brazil while pulling a makeshift wagon

An eccentric Russian man, who became famous for attempting to reach South America on foot while pulling a makeshift wagon, was reportedly killed in a Ukrainian drone strike.

Bryansk Region Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz said a man was killed on Wednesday in the village of Staraya Pogoshch, near the border w

Viral Russian traveler killed by Ukrainian drone - media

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:05:54 GMT

The man known as Sasha the Horse set out to reach Brazil while pulling a makeshift wagon

An eccentric Russian man, who became famous for attempting to reach South America on foot while pulling a makeshift wagon, was reportedly killed in a Ukrainian drone strike.

Bryansk Region Governor Aleksand

US State Secy Rubio says Cuba's current system 'broken', calls for major change

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:59:19 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 15 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sharply criticised Cuba's political and economic system, saying the current model on the island 'is broken' and warning that meaningful progress will remain impossible under the present leadership.

In an interview with NBC on Thursday (local time), Rubio said Cubans have demonstrated success globally but are being held back at home by the countr

Foxconn projects 30% capex growth in 2026 amid robust AI demand

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:59:14 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 15 (ANI): Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. announced on Thursday that it expects its capital expenditure to grow by more than 30 per cent in 2026. The company, known globally as Foxconn, attributed this increase in spending to the sustained and robust demand for artificial intelligence and cloud-based infrastructure.

According to a report by Focus Taiwan, the pl

CAPE VERDE-CHINA-AIDED PROJECTS (CN)

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:15:25 GMT

(260515) -- PRAIA, May 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 12, 2026 shows the Presidential Palace of Cape Verde in Praia, Cape Verde. The renovation and expansion project of the Presidential Palace of Cape Verde was carried out with Chinese aid. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Cape Verde. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

Super Bowl rematch and 10 other games to watch in 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:05:17 GMT

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Not only do the Los Angeles Rams have a reasonable shot at becoming the first team to win the Super Bowl on its homefield twice, the NFC West runner-up is by far the easiest team to find on the NFL's 2026 broadcast schedule.

Seven times the Rams are positioned for a primetime slot -- tying a league record -- barring a slip from contender status that would prompt network

CIA chief delivers message from Trump to Cuba

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:40:48 GMT

John Ratcliffe reportedly said the US president expects fundamental changes from Havana

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has paid a rare visit to Havana to deliver a message from US President Donald Trump to the Cuban leadership amid a US-imposed fuel blockade of the island.

According to Reuters, it was the first time a CIA chief has visited Cuba since the Communist Revolution in the 1950s.

CIA chief delivers Trumps message to Havana

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:40:48 GMT

John Ratcliffe reportedly said the US president expects fundamental changes from Cuba

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has paid a rare visit to Havana to deliver a message from US President Donald Trump to the Cuban leadership amid a US-imposed fuel blockade of the island.

According to Reuters, it was the first time a CIA chief had visited Cuba since the Communist Revolution in the 1950s.

CIA chief delivers message from Trump to Cuba (PHOTOS)

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:40:48 GMT

John Ratcliffe reportedly said the US president expects "fundamental changes" from Havana

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has paid a rare visit to Havana to deliver a message from US President Donald Trump to the Cuban leadership amid a US-imposed fuel blockade of the island.

According to Reuters,

Chris Wood set to captain New Zealand's World Cup squad

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:25:13 GMT

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New Zealand announced the 26-man squad for its third World Cup appearance in history on Thursday.

Notably, Nottingham Forest forward Chris Wood and Braintree Town's Tommy Smith will become the first players in New Zealand history to make multiple World Cup squads. Both were also on the 2010 squad, with the country's other World Cup appearance coming in 19

Aces take on winless Sun looking for two-game sweep

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:19:12 GMT

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Chennedy Carter and the Las Vegas Aces go for a quick sweep of the Sun when the teams meet for the second time in three days in Connecticut on Friday night.

Carter, who played in Mexico and China in 2025, poured in 27 points off the bench in the Aces' 98-69 win over the Sun on Wednesday. It was her best performance yet for the defending WNBA champs.

'Just t

DHS secretary says ICE will be at World Cup to 'do our job'

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:40:28 GMT

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be at the FIFA World Cup to their job but not to 'round up mass individuals,' Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said in an interview with CBS News.

Mullin, in the interview on Tuesday, was asked if ICE's role at the world soccer showcase -- which includes 11 American cities as host sites -- is

Brazil extend coach Carlo Ancelotti through 2030 World Cup

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:13 GMT

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Brazil announced that coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 World Cup.

The 66-year-old Italian took over Brazil's national team in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid and has led the side to five wins, two draws and three losses through his first 10 matches.

'I arrived in Brazil a year ago. From the

"Crown of thorns": Ex-diplomat says India's BRICS current chairship most complex since group's genesis

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:02:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): India, which assumed the role of BRICS chair for the fourth time, is navigating the most 'difficult' and 'complex' leadership term in the grouping's history, according to former career diplomat Rajiv Bhatia.

The former ambassador described India's current chairship of BRICS bloc as 'wearing a crown of thorns' and has the difficult job of maintaining a delicate balance between coun

BRICS role in global governance "more critical than ever," says South Africa Minister Ronald Lamola

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:01:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): In a powerful assertion of the Global South's rising influence, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, underscored the evolving mandate of the BRICS nations during the high-profile Foreign Ministers' meeting in the Indian capital.

In a post on X, the Minister highlighted that 'Since its inception, BRICS has supported multilateralism and

Landen Roupp, Giants intent on knocking down Dodgers

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:40:30 GMT

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It has been far from the season for which the San Francisco Giants had hoped and yet all has been just fine, for the most part, when it has come to playing against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Giants can earn their second series win over the Dodgers in as many tries in the finale of a four-game series at Los Angeles on Thursday.

Even after a 4-0 loss t

Karnataka, Chile discuss tech, startup collaboration during Priyank Kharge's meeting with Chilean delegation

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:33:43 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 14 (ANI): Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday met a high-level Chilean delegation led by Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna at Vidhana Soudha to explore partnerships in emerging technologies, clean energy and startup ecosystems.

According to an official release, the visit reflects Karnataka's growing prominence as a preferred destination for global p

World Free Zones Organisation holds 12th annual World Congress in Panama

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:54:49 GMT

DUBAI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The 12th annual World Free Zones Organisation (World FZO) World Congress was held in Panama City under the theme "Free Zones in the New Global Operational Model: Challenges and Opportunities", focusing on the role of economic zones as key drivers of economic diversification, industrial development, and cross-border integration.

Jose Ral Mulino, President of Panama, inaugurated the C

MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani lowers ERA to 0.82 as Dodgers blank Giants

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:19:15 GMT

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Teoscar Hernandez and Alex Call also drove in runs in a new-look lineup as the Dodgers won for just the second time in six ga

BingX Names World Champion Enzo Fernandez as Global Ambassador Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:14 GMT

Panama City [Panama], May 14 (ANI): BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today named two-time football world champion Enzo Fernandez as its Global Ambassador. The partnership builds on BingX's global sports partnership strategy following its recent partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP and renewal with Chelsea FC, arriving at a pivotal moment ahead

Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers blank Giants, halt 4-game slide

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:55:18 GMT

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Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings, Santiago Espinal and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.Teoscar Hernandez and Alex Call also drove in runs in a new-look lineup as the Dodgers won for just the second time in six games aga

Ethiopian Foreign Minister arrives in New Delhi ahead of BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:32:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos Hessebon arrived in the national capital on Thursday to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Welcoming the Ethiopian Foreign Minister, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared a post on X and highlighted his participation in the key multilateral meeting.

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affai

Melissa Gilbert returns to Instagram months after deleting account amid child sex abuse allegations against husband Timothy Busfield

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:40 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 14 (ANI): Melissa Gilbert has returned to Instagram nearly four months after deleting her account amid the ongoing legal case involving her husband, actor Timothy Busfield.

The actress made her first post since January and announced that she would host an Instagram Live session for her company Modern Prairie's 'Get in the Picture' campaign.

Gilbert shared a photo of two crochet dolls

Timbers, CF Montreal play to draw in rare matchup

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:19:10 GMT

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The visiting Portland Timbers and CF Montreal played to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night in MLS regular-season action.

Daniel Rios and Wikelman Carmona scored for Montreal (4-7-1, 13 points), which is unbeaten in four straight MLS home matches (3-0-1). Keeper Thomas Gillier made one save.

Kevin Kelsy and Cole Bassett responded for the Timbers (4-6-2, 14 points),

Nashville blanks Revolution to claim Eastern Conference showdown

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:55:19 GMT

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Bryan Acosta netted a brace as Nashville SC solidified their early-season hold on the Eastern Conference with a 3-0 win over the New England Revolution on a cool Wednesday night in Foxborough, Mass.

The match marked New England's first home defeat of the season as the Revolution (7-4-1, 22 points) missed their chance to leapfrog Nashville (8-1-3, 27 points) at the top

United States temporarily halts visa bonds for specific World Cup ticket-holders

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:40:33 GMT

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Ticket-holders from specific countries will not be required to pay a bond to attend World Cup matches this summer in the United States, a Trump Administration representative announced Wednesday.

Citizens of 50 countries -- including World Cup competitors Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia -- have been subject to a nine-month-old State Department rule

Chucky Lozano not included on Mexico's provisional World Cup roster

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:25:09 GMT

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Mexican veteran Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano was not included on the 55-man provisional roster for this summer's World Cup released on Wednesday by national team manager Javier Aguirre.

Lozano, 30, has 18 goals in 75 appearances since his debut with the senior Mexican national team in February 2016. He's represented Mexico at the last two World Cups, scoring a goal against

Global leaders arrive in India ahead of BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI): India on Wednesday welcomed several high-level foreign dignitaries who arrived here in the national capital ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

This underscores New Delhi's growing diplomatic engagement with partner nations across Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

The leaders who arrived here on Wednesday evening include Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abba

Barbados Royals renamed as Barbados Tridents ahead of CPL 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:35:45 GMT

Bridgetown [Barbados], May 13 (ANI): The Barbados franchise in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will revert to its former identity as the Barbados Tridents from the 2026 season, ending a five-year run under the Barbados Royals name.

The franchise, owned by Royals Sports Group, also announced a return to Barbados' traditional blue-and-yellow national colours, replacing the pink kit that had been used since the 2

Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres make Sweden's World Cup roster

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:40:31 GMT

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Sweden coach Graham Potter announced that Liverpool forward Alexander Isak and Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres have made the team's World Cup roster, while Tottenham forward Dejan Kulusevski was left off the 26-player squad.

Isak has endured an injury-plagued season at Liverpool, having starting only eight league matches following his record transfer from Newcastle last su

England's Ben White avoids surgery, but World Cup status in doubt

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:25:15 GMT

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England defender Ben White will not require surgery for a knee injury suffered on Sunday, but his season for Arsenal is over and his status for next month's World Cup is in significant doubt.

Arsenal confirmed Tuesday that White had suffered a 'significant medial knee ligament injury' during the team's 1-0 win over West Ham. The team has three matches remaining as Arse

Russia takes hantavirus precautions

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:14:58 GMT

A rare strain of the virus has killed three people linked to a cruise ship outbreak in recent weeks

Russia has stepped up border controls to prevent the potential spread of the deadly Andes hantavirus strain, the country's public health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, has said.

The rare strain of the virus - typical

Chilean Foreign Minister holds talks with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, deepening bilateral ties and trade on agenda

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:02:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): A high-level delegation from Chile led by Francisco Perez Mackenna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile is on an India visit for bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries, Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday.

https://x.com/MinPerezMa

Jaguars, 49ers both playing 2 international games

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:40:38 GMT

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The NFL revealed the matchups for all nine international games on Wednesday with the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers both playing two contests.

The league's most ambitious global schedule to date stretches across seven countries and four continents, starting with the NFL's Australia debut in Week 1 between the 49ers and NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams in M

After Canada and Greenland, Trump sets sights on Venezuela as "51st state"

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:01:06 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump's controversial pursuit of a '51st state' has shifted its gaze towards Latin America, with Venezuela emerging as the latest target of his expansionist rhetoric. After previous overtures towards Canada and Greenland sparked international friction, Trump has now intensified pressure on Caracas following the dramatic ousting and capture of longtime leader Nicola

Brazil FM arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:34:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira on Wednesday arrived in India for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X, 'Warm welcome to the Foreign Minister Mr. Mauro Vieira of Brazil, as he arrives in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.'

The virus has killed three people who left Argentina on a cruise ship last month, and infected eight others

The future belongs to strong states, not post-national fantasies

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:55:14 GMT

Rana Dasgupta maps the decay of Britain and America, but his vision of what comes next is far less convincing than his diagnosis

It is apposite that 'After Nations, The Making and Unmaking of a World Order' - written by English novelist turned historian Rana Dasgupta - should be published as Donald Trump is desperately seeking to extract America from an ill-judged and calamitous war in Iran.

Africa can no longer be sidelined at UN Security Council AU chief

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:20:19 GMT

The continents exclusion from the powerful body is a historical injustice, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has said

Africa can no longer be excluded from permanent representation on the UN Security Council (UNSC), African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has said.

Speaking at a ministerial meeting on UNSC reform on the sidelines of the Africa-France Summit in Kenyan capital Nair

Noura Al Kaabi holds high-level meetings during visit to Latin America

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:24:23 GMT

SAN JOSE, 13th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, held a series of high-level meetings with a number of heads of state and senior government officials during a tour of Latin America, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the UAE and its key international partners.

Al Kaabi's meetings with leaders and officials from Latin America included Luis Abinader, Pre

Indian Women's Hockey Team to start Nations Cup tune-up with Australia tour

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Hockey India has announced that the Indian Women's Hockey Team will tour Australia from May 21 to June 3 this year as a part of its preparations for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup 2025-26, scheduled to take place from 15th to 21st June in Auckland, New Zealand.

As part of the tour, India will play four matches against Australia at the Perth Hockey Stadium from May 26-

Jaishankar meets Chilean FM Mackenna; discusses trade diversification, multilateral cooperation

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:33:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held a meeting with Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna and said he was 'delighted' to meet him. He also highlighted his discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said both sides held 'a very good discussion on strengthening our bilateral cooperation to diversify markets an

Brazil launches R$11 billion anti-organised crime program under Lula's government

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:33:18 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], May 13 (ANI): Brazil has launched a sweeping new national strategy titled the 'Brazil Against Organized Crime Program,' aimed at dismantling the economic, operational, and territorial networks of criminal factions across the country.

Announced on Tuesday (May 12), the initiative focuses on disrupting the financial structures of organised crime, strengthening prison security, improving homicide

CIA expands covert anti-cartel operations inside mexico, reports CNN

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:32:02 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 13 (ANI): The US government's foreign intelligence service, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has significantly escalated covert operations against drug cartels inside Mexico, including alleged targeted killings and expanded intelligence-driven missions, according to a CNN report citing multiple sources familiar with the operations.

According to CNN, the report claimed that earlier th

CAPE VERDE-PRAIA-CITY VIEW

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:16:51 GMT

(260513) -- PRAIA, May 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken through an airplane porthole on May 10, 2026 shows a city view of Praia, Cape Verde. Located on the southern coast of Santiago Island in the Atlantic Ocean, Praia has colorful streets and vibrant musical culture. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

After historic victory, Timbers try to halt Montreal's home success

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:19:17 GMT

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After setting the club record for largest margin of victory on Saturday, the Portland Timbers head to Montreal for a midweek clash Wednesday, looking to carry the offensive momentum.

Kevin Kelsy scored a brace and added two assists as the Timbers (4-6-1, 13 points) picked up a 6-0 victory over Sporting KC.

Kristoffer Velde scored and added an assist for a Por

Bengals, Falcons to square off in 2026 Madrid game

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:05:10 GMT

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The Atlanta Falcons will face the Cincinnati Bengals when the NFL plays its second regular-season game in Madrid, Spain, on Nov. 8 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the league announced on Tuesday.

The NFL also played a game at the 70-year home of soccer power Real Madrid last November, when the Washington Commanders lost 16-13 in overtime to the Miami Dolphins and

Braves C Sean Murphy (finger) returns to injured list

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:05:11 GMT

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The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Sean Murphy back on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured left middle finger.

Murphy, only a week removed from a previous IL stint, was injured on a catcher's interference call in the seventh inning of Sunday's 7-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Braves signed 37-year-old free agent catcher Sandy Leon to

Report: Brazil's Estevao to miss World Cup, Neymar on expanded roster

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:40:21 GMT

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Chelsea forward Estevao will miss this summer's World Cup for Brazil due to a thigh injury, ESPN reported.

The 19-year-old sensation has not played since sustaining the injury on April 18 against Manchester United.

While Estevao was left off the preliminary 55-player roster submitted by Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday, veteran forward Neymar was included i

Jon Rahm: Focus is on 'the next shot,' not future of LIV Golf

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:25:13 GMT

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Jon Rahm may not 'see many ways out' of his LIV Golf contract, but on Tuesday he did not sound like someone who harbors regrets about joining the league two years ago.

The Spanish star spoke to reporters at Aronimink Golf Club ahead of this week's PGA Championship, less than a month after news emerged that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund would end its fin

Oman FTA to take effect from June 1, Chile deal possible on critical minerals: Piyush Goyal

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:01:12 GMT

New Delhi, [India] May 12 (ANI): India's trade agreements with Oman and Chile are progressing steadily, with the Oman Free Trade Agreement likely to come into effect from June 1, 2026, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on the sidelines of the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 on Tuesday. He added that a deal with Chile could also be finalised if both sides arrive at 'innovative solutions' around critical m

Argentine Sunflower Imports Found to Exceed EU Pesticide Limits

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:20:00 GMT

Sunflower imported from Argentina has been found to contain pesticide residues exceeding European Union safety limits, according to the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency. The discovery was made during laboratory testing of a shipment that arrived with the tenth vessel carrying agricultural goods from Argentina.

Authorities reported that a sample taken on May 8 revealed the presence of the active substances deltamethri

Piyush Goyal, Chile Foreign Minister discuss strategic trade partnership, CEPA progress

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday held discussions with Francisco Perez Mackenna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Chile and members of the Chilean delegation to review progress in the proposed India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and explore ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties.

The discussions focused

Update: China deplores tout visit to Taiwan region by Paraguay's president

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:16:59 GMT

BEIJING, May 12 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday China firmly opposes and strongly condemns a recent tout visit to Taiwan region by Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, urging the country's government to change course at an early date and make the right political decision to recognize the one-China principle.

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a daily press briefing in r

CAPE VERDE-SANTIAGO ISLAND-SEASIDE SCENERY

Tue, 12 May 2026 01:19:23 GMT

(260512) -- PRAIA, May 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy themselves at a seaside restaurant in Cidade Velha, Santiago Island, Cape Verde, May 11, 2026. Santiago Island, located in the southern part of the Cape Verde archipelago, is the country's largest and most populous island. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

Ranking all 11 LIV Golf entrants at 2026 PGA Championship

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:05:11 GMT

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It has been nearly two years since a LIV Golf member won a major, when Bryson DeChambeau hoisted the 2024 U.S. Open trophy.

Eleven LIV players are set to compete at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink outside of Philadelphia this week. One of them claiming the Wanamaker Trophy would provide a much-need lift for the fledgling league, and there are two among t

Argentina places M Gianluca Prestianni on preliminary roster

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:25:10 GMT

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Despite facing a FIFA suspension that would include the first two games of the World Cup, Argentina placed midfielder Gianluca Prestianni on its preliminary roster of 55 players.

Also included in the group is forward Lionel Messi, who still has not confirmed that he will play in the tournament for the defending World Cup champions.

Prestianni, was given

Lionel Messi included as Argentina name prelimnary FIFA World Cup 2026 squad

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:12:57 GMT

Buenos Aires [Argentina], May 12 (ANI): Legendary footballer Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's preliminary 55-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, as coach Lionel Scaloni begins shaping his team for the title defence following their triumph in 2022.

The Argentina captain has not yet officially confirmed whether he will take part in the tournament, but he continues to be a key part of Scaloni's long-term pla

Omaha quarantine: US passengers from Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive for specialised monitoring

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:38:28 GMT

Nebraska [US], May 11 (ANI): Seventeen American citizens and one US-based British national arrived at Eppley Airfield early Monday morning, marking the latest phase of a global effort to contain a rare hantavirus outbreak originating from the cruise ship MV Hondius.

The group was transported from Spain's Canary Islands to Nebraska, home to the nation's only federally funded specialised quarantine unit, reported

USMNT M Johnny Cardoso (ankle) expected to miss World Cup

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:05:02 GMT

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The United States Men's National Team will have one less option in the midfield with Johnny Cardoso set to undergo ankle surgery this week in Barcelona, Spain.

Cardoso, 24, was injured during practice with Atletico Madrid last week and was diagnosed with a right high-ankle sprain. His initial timetable for a return was one month but he is now expected to miss at l

"Just want to compete on merit": Vinesh Phogat alleges denial of verification, training access at Gonda event

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:59:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Monday evening said in a post on X that she was neither allowed to complete her verification nor permitted to use the training hall at Gonda, where she had gone to participate in the 2026 Senior Open Ranking Tournament.

Her statement comes after she acknowledged the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) show-cause notice issued on May 9, in which t

Dodgers to activate SS Mookie Betts for series opener vs. Giants

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:40:31 GMT

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Mookie Betts returns to the active roster on Monday, and getting him back after five weeks on the injured list brings all sorts of 'good problems' for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

Betts is slated to be the starting shortstop for the Dodgers in the series opener with the San Francisco Giants, his first game since landing on the injured list April 5 with an oblique st

"We have arrived in land of the Lord...desire to win medals for the country": Vinesh Phogat on WFI's refusal for open ranking tournament

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:01:48 GMT

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 11 (ANI): Olympian Vinesh Phogat, who has stated that she remains eligible in the Senior Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, said on Monday that she will respond in detail to the WFI show cause notice and it is her desire to win medals for the country.

Phogat, a Congress MLA in Haryana, said she is in Ayodhya, where 'everyone's wishes are fulfilled'.

Asked about her being

Brazilians' per capita income rises across all states under Lula's government

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:34:19 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], May 11 (ANI): Brazil witnessed a rise in average per capita household income across all 26 states and the Federal District in 2025, signalling continued economic recovery under the government of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Despite the nationwide improvement in earnings, sharp regional disparities continue to pose a major structural challenge for the country.

The data was published by

Vinesh Phogat responds to WFI show-cause notice, says eligible to compete in Gonda Open Ranking Tournament

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:33:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Olympian Vinesh Phogat on Monday said she would submit a detailed response to the show-cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), while asserting that she remains eligible to compete and intends to participate in the Senior Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda.

Phogat said in a post on X that she received a show-cause notice of May 9 issued by the Wrestling Federa

Sports Focus: One-month countdown: World Cup preparations gather pace

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:46:02 GMT

by Michael Place

MEXICO CITY, May 11 (Xinhua) -- With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections.

The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with matches in 16 cities across the United St

'After Hours Til Dawn Tour' nears end as The Weeknd confirms final global stadium run in Asia

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:33:57 GMT

Washington [US], May 11 (ANI): Global music superstar The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) has officially announced the final leg of his record-breaking 'After Hours Til Dawn Tour', confirming a new set of stadium shows across Asia in 2026.

The artist shared the announcement on Instagram on May 11, 2026, unveiling what he described as the concluding chapter of a touring cycle that has spanned multiple years and continents.<

Iran says US must end "one-sided pressure", calls ts proposal is "reasonable and generous"

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:33:28 GMT

Tehran [Iran], May 11 (ANI): Iran on Monday said that the United States must abandon its 'one-sided approach' and accept Tehran's 'legitimate demands,' including ending the war, lifting blockades, halting maritime piracy, and releasing frozen Iranian assets.

Addressing a press conference, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran's proposals were aimed not only at protecting its national int

14 countries confirm participation for International Big Cat Alliance Summit 2026 in India: Sources

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:33:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Fourteen countries have so far confirmed their participation in the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026, scheduled to be held on June 1 and 2, according to sources in the Environment Ministry.

India has extended invitations to 95 big cat range countries across Asia, Africa and the Americas for the summit, which is aimed at strengthening global cooperation on the cons

Saudi Arabia set to join India-led International Big Cat Alliance as 26th member

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:31:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Saudi Arabia is set to join the India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), becoming its 26th member country, according to sources in India's Environment Ministry.

Sources said that communication has been received from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressing its intention to formally join the alliance.

The International Big Cat Alliance was launched by India as a global

(SP)MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP-ONE MONTH COUNTDOWN

Mon, 11 May 2026 06:45:23 GMT

(260511) -- MEXICO CITY, May 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman rides past football-themed graffiti in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, May 10, 2026. Mexico is set to cohost the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June and July of this year, along with the United States and Canada, becoming the first country in the world to host three World Cup tournaments. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)

British army parachutes hantavirus response team to remote island

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:31:14 GMT

The remote overseas territory of Tristan da Cunha in the southern Atlantic has no airstrip and can only be reached by sea

The British Army has airdropped a team of medics accompanied by paratroopers to treat a suspected hantavirus case on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha. The patient was among the passengers who left the Dutch-flagged cruise vessel MV Hondius before the deadly outbreak was c

Alexander Zverev, Rafael Jodar forge ahead in Rome

Sun, 10 May 2026 22:05:11 GMT

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No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev defeated fast-rising Belgian Alexander Blockx for the second time in as many weeks while Spanish phenom Rafael Jodar battled past a home favorite during the third round of the Italian Open on Sunday.

Zverev defeated Blockx 6-4, 6-1 in Rome nine days after the German handed Blockx a 6-2, 7-5 exit from the Madrid Open semifinals.

Blockx,

Spain's Nico Williams leaves Athletic game with injury ahead of World Cup

Sun, 10 May 2026 20:25:09 GMT

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Juan Barbosa)

Spain's World Cup roster appeared to take another blow when midfielder Nico Williams departed Sunday's La Liga game for Athletic Club with an apparent left leg injury.

Williams was replaced in the 36th minute against Valencia with a distraught look on his face. He was later on the bench with a pad on his left hamstring as Valencia finished off a 1-0 victory.

Willia

Environmental justice raised over data centers targeting rural NM

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:20:39 GMT

A massive data center proposed for southern New Mexico received local pushback but the federal government has nonetheless stepped in to push the project through.

Ean Tafoya, vice president of state programs for the advocacy group GreenLatinos, said environmental justice is a major reason communities object to data centers because artificial intelligence developers want to locate them in areas already experiencin

Peru leftist Roberto Sanchez advances to runoff in presidential race

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:38:40 GMT

Peru's leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez qualified Wednesday to compete in a runoff presidential election, results showed hours after he was indicted on charges of campaignfinanceviolations.

Sanchez narrowly defeated far-right candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga and will face conservative Keiko Fujimori in the June 7 run off, according to results released with 99.94 percent of votes from the first round in April counte

Waterboarding for Dollars in Cuba

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:03:43 GMT

"What the United States is doing to Cubans is equivalent to waterboarding them into submission, and all CBS could seem to talk about is Castro."

By Jeffrey McCrary

The CBS Sunday Morning program, "Next: Cuba?" which aired on April 26th, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on and threats against Cuba. I am disappointed that this program, and several other shorter recent segments

Minnesota documentary elevates joy, dignity of Latino lives

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:19:08 GMT

This year is proving to be heavy for many of Minnesota's Latino residents. But a new documentary reveals hope that's been building for some time.

"Nuestro Norte" is a short film directed by Martín Blanco, a first-generation immigrant from Venezuela who arrived in Minnesota at age 10. His movie is a portrait

Venezuela: Exclusions, Procedures Mar Amnesty Law

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:31:00 GMT

(Washington, DC) - Venezuela's new amnesty law has serious shortcomings that exclude many people who have been arbitrarily detained and is being applied in ways that may deny release to people who should be eligible, Human Rights Watch said today.

The law is ostensibly an effort to help Venezuela move forward from years of political repression under form

Fake or real? NM voters grapple with AI-generated political ads

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:06:04 GMT

Fake images and videos created by artificial intelligence are exploding on social media. And AI experts expect this year's elections to bring about many more, making it hard for New Mexico voters to sort out the truth.

So far, the majority of accounts identified by the Governance and Res

State of solar strong in Colorado and across nation

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:05:50 GMT

By Rebecca Egan McCarthy and Kate Yoder for Grist.

Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Grist-Public News Service Collaboration

The future looked dire for renewable energy in the Unit

Venezuela says ICJ should not rubber-stamp colonial-era Essequibo award

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:28:18 GMT

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (CN) - An oil-fueled border fight shaped by imperial mapmaking, Cold War diplomacy and competing claims to one of South America's richest regions reached its climax in The Hague on Monday, where Venezuela urged the world's highest court not to preserve what it sees as a colonial-era land grab more than a century in the making.

ESPN presents 'Last Train to North America,' a new documentary series following North America's road to the 2026 World Cup

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:32:23 GMT

Premieres Tuesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN Deportes and ESPN2

ESPN presents Last Train to North America, a new documentary series premiering Tuesday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN Deportes and ESPN2, with two new episodes debuting weekly. Hosted by ESPN's renowned journalist, Martin Ainstein, the nine-episode series follows a unique rail journey across the United States, Mexico and Ca

New Mexico sued by DOJ over 'Immigrant Safety Act'

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:23:21 GMT

New Mexico's "Immigrant Safety Act," set to take effect May 20, is running up against the federal government.

The Department of Justice has sued the state to prevent enactment of the immigrant protection House Bill 9, passed by lawmakers in February, which would

Vikings 2026 Schedule: 11 Intriguing Non-Division Matchups

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:28 GMT

Lindsey Young

The Vikings 2026 schedule was released Thursday.

Minnesota is of course scheduled to play six contests against division rivals Chicago, Detroit and Green Bay. The Vikings are slated to open the 2026 season at home against Green Bay marking just the third time in the Border Battle's history for the Vikings to host the Packers in Week 1.

The Vikings areheaded to Mexico City Week 11to play

5 takeaways from the Raiders' 2026 schedule

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Paul Gutierrez

Wow!

Just...wow!

Ok now, put away your torches and pitchforks and halt your march to the NFL's schedule makers' domain and hear me out for a second.

The Raiders not appearing in ANY primetime games this coming season for the first time since 2010 (barring any flexing), let alone being skipped over for an international game for the seventh straight season (the longest such streak i

Five Takeaways From Ravens' 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:36:00 GMT

Ryan Mink

The Ravens' 2026 schedule has been released, giving a road map for Head Coach Jesse Minter's first season.

Here are the five biggest takeaways from this year's slate:

The Ravens have a runway to build early momentum under Minter.

The Ravens won't face a team that made last year's playoffs until November.

The first seven opponents the Colts, Saints, Cowboys, Tit

Instant Analysis of the Chargers 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:35:00 GMT

Eric Smith

TheChargers 2026 regular-season scheduleis out.

Go here forChargers single-game tickets.

Here are the biggest takeaways from the Chargers 2026 schedule:

Opening at home x2

The Chargers will open the season at SoFi Stadium for a fifth straight season.

But they will do so against a team they have rarely seen in Week 1 the

A Game-By-Game Look at the San Francisco 49ers 2026 Schedule Release

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

The San Francisco 49ers have announced their 2026 regular season schedule along with the opponents and date ranges for the team's three preseason games. The 49ers will face the NFC East and AFC West in cross-divisional play, while continuing to battle their NFC West opponents twice a year.

San Francisco opens the regular season on the road as they visit the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL's first-ever regular season

Patriots Announce 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Patriots will play six nationally televised games in the regular season, including kicking off the regular season on Wednesday Night at Seattle.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass.The New England Patriots announced their 2026 season schedule tonight. The defending AFC champions will play in six nationally televised games.

Minnesota Vikings 2026 Schedule Takeaways

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:28:00 GMT

Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn.The 2026 Minnesota Vikings schedule is served.

The "17-course meal" will provide the team the opportunity to open at home for the seventh time in 11 seasons of home games at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Vikings aren't scheduled to play on a major holiday, but they will make their Mexico debut one season after participating in the NFL's first double dip of internatio

A Game-By-Game Look At The Seahawks' 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:27:00 GMT

With the NFL schedule coming out on Thursday, heres a week-by-week analysis of the Seahawks slate of games.

John Boyle

TheSeahawks 2026 schedule was announced on Thursday, and it includes a franchise-record six primetime games, including the first Christmas game in franchise history. The Seahawks will play a total of 10 games against teams that made the postseason last year, including a Super Bowl LX rema