JAKARTA, June 5 (Xinhua) — China’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup were extinguished on Thursday night following a 1-0 loss to Indonesia in its crucial Asian qualifying Group C match in Jakarta.
Just before the interval, China…
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‘Premeditated genocide’: Brazil’s Lula slams Israel over Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Lula criticises Israel during Paris visit, as German FM voices rare criticism of onslaught in Gaza and West Bank settlements.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused Israel of carrying out “premeditated genocide” in Gaza during a…
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VIDEO: Arafah Day observed at Imam Reza (AS) shrine
TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The Day of Arafah is an Islamic holiday that falls on the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic Calendar. It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and is followed by the holiday of Eid al-Adha.
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Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years | Business and Economy
The cuts will represent 6 percent of its total workforce.
Procter & Gamble has said it will cut six percent of its workforce, or 7,000 jobs, over the next two years as it undertakes a restructuring programme as tariffs raise costs and uncertainty…
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Iran Joins BRICS Parliamentary Summit, Expanding Role in Security, Governance
Why it matters:
Iran’s participation signals its growing diplomatic influence within BRICS, strengthening its ties with member nations on economic, security, and geopolitical matters.
The BRICS is a forum for cooperation…
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Why did the US block a resolution demanding an end to Israel’s war on Gaza? | United Nations
Outrage after US vetoes UN Security Council motion calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
The United States has blocked another United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
It’s the fifth time Washington has…
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Supreme Court strikes down Mexico’s lawsuit against US gun manufacturers | Courts News
The United States Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit from the government of Mexico that argued American gun manufacturers like Smith & Wesson failed to prevent illegal firearm sales to cartels and criminal organisations.
In one of a slew of…
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Iran slams US blocking of UN resolution to halt Gaza genocide
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has strongly condemned the United States for preventing the adoption of a United Nations resolution aimed at stopping the genocide in Gaza, calling it a sign of the moral decline of decision-makers in…
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Feature: Iranian students bridge cultures at Chinese proficiency competition
TEHRAN, June 5 (Xinhua) — The atmosphere at Shahid Beheshti University buzzed with a fervor usually reserved for sports arenas, not academic contests. Yet, for the Iranian students competing in the final of Iran’s 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese…
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Egypt, Greece pledge to protect Mount Sinai monastery after court ruling: What to know
Greece and Egypt have launched a diplomatic effort to reaffirm the status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of the most revered monasteries in Christianity.
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