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Nestory Irankunda scores Australia’s first World Cup goal against Turkiye
Nestory Irankunda buried Australia’s opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 14, finishing a counter-attack in the 27th minute against Turkiye in Vancouver. At 20 years old, he became the youngest player in Socceroos history to score at a World Cup. The goal gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Group D
Carlo Ancelotti takes responsibility for Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco as crypto fan tokens enter the World Cup spotlight
Brazil opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco on June 13, and Carlo Ancelotti accepted full responsibility for the tactical shortcomings that left the five-time champions splitting points in their Group C opener. Ancelotti promised improvement and reminded everyone that you don’t win a World Cup in your first
Scotland defeats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener, tops Group C
Scotland picked up their first World Cup victory in 28 years on June 13, beating Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. John McGinn scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Haitian goalkeeper Johny Placide saved an initial effort from
Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets’ venture capital funding, overtakes Singapore
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has overtaken Singapore as the premier destination for venture capital funds across emerging markets after it secured $391 million in the first quarter of 2025. The 53 percent year-on-year rise helped propel the Kingdom to becoming the highest-performing country across the Middle East...
Saudi Arabia: The World’s Fastest-Growing Tourist Hotspot Beckons Europeans
Saudi Arabia has rapidly become a tourism destination for Europeans Saudi Arabia has rapidly become a top tourism destination for Europeans, blending adventure, luxury, and sports, with visits surging 24% in 2024. Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, announced this milestone at ITB Berlin 2025, crediting diverse offerings from mega-sporting events to luxury
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding arrears of around $15 million to World Bank
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to World Bank
Oman, Saudi Arabia ink 3 agreements to strengthen trade ties
RIYADH: Oman and Saudi Arabia signed three agreements on trade, legal services, and manufacturing to strengthen economic cooperation and private sector collaboration. The deals, announced at the Omani-Saudi Business Forum in Muscat, include plans for a cloud-based warehouse and inventory management system, specialized legal consultations for the Omani market...
Saudi Arabia, Bahamas Boost Maritime Ties at IMO Meeting
Saudi Arabia and The Bahamas convened at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London during the 49th Session of the Facilitation Committee to explore avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation in the maritime sector, on March 11, 2025 The Saudi delegation, led by Permanent Representative Eng...
Saudi Arabia could rank as Europe’s 5th largest tech hub if in EU: Minister
Abdullah Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said Saudi Arabia could have ranked the fifth-largest tech hub in Europe if part of the European Union (EU). Speaking at LEAP 25 Conference, the minister emphasized that attracting top thinkers...
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Bolster Ties at 2nd Round of Political Consultations
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on Wednesday held the second round of political consultations in Ankara, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The talks took place between the Saudi Foreign Ministry and the Turkish Foreign Ministry, at the latter’s headquarters in Ankara. The Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister...
Saudi Arabia, Palestine to boost trade with formation of new business council
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Palestine have agreed to form a business council to boost bilateral trade and promote investments between both nations. The agreement to form the first Saudi-Palestinian Business Council was made during a meeting between Hassan Al-Huwaizi, chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers...
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Nestory Irankunda scores Australia’s first World Cup goal against Turkiye
Nestory Irankunda buried Australia’s opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 14, finishing a counter-attack in the 27th minute against Turkiye in Vancouver. At 20 years old, he became the youngest player in Socceroos history to score at a World Cup. The goal gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Group D
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Carlo Ancelotti takes responsibility for Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco as crypto fan tokens enter the World Cup spotlight
Brazil opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco on June 13, and Carlo Ancelotti accepted full responsibility for the tactical shortcomings that left the five-time champions splitting points in their Group C opener. Ancelotti promised improvement and reminded everyone that you don’t win a World Cup in your first
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Scotland defeats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener, tops Group C
Scotland picked up their first World Cup victory in 28 years on June 13, beating Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. John McGinn scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Haitian goalkeeper Johny Placide saved an initial effort from
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Pyth Network Targets Bloomberg’s $50 Billion Market-Data Empire
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Macron and Trump test their bruised bromance at G7 summit
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