Yankees Close in on Blue Jays After 8-5 Win Over Astros The New York Yankees (78-62) have tightened the race in the American League East, moving to just three games behind the Toronto Blue Jays. The teams are set to face off in a three-game weekend series starting Friday in New York. The Yankees held […]
Brazil Dominates Chile in Sixth Straight Win RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil continued their unbeaten streak against Chile with a commanding 2-0 victory, marking their sixth consecutive head-to-head win over La Roja. The five-time world champions had already secured a place in the finals, while Chile’s hopes of a North American trip remain dashed. The […]
Mayweather and Tyson Set for Blockbuster Exhibition Bout Boxing icons Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson are set to step back into the ring for an exhibition fight that promises to be one of the sport’s biggest spectacles, according to ESPN. The event is being organized by CSI Sports/Fight Sports, though the date, location, and broadcast […]
Messi Shines as Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia Secure World Cup Spots BUENOS AIRES — Lionel Messi gave Argentina fans another unforgettable night as the world champions eased past Venezuela 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday. Already assured of a place at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Argentina put […]
Gold Prices Hover Near Record High Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data SINGAPORE — Gold prices inched higher on Friday, holding close to record levels as investors awaited key U.S. employment data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next move. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,556.21 per ounce by 0332 GMT, just below Wednesday’s all-time high […]
Pope Leo Urges Ceasefire, Release of Hostages in Gaza Meeting With Herzog VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo has called for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas and renewed the Vatican’s backing for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the Holy See said Thursday. In a statement, the pope stressed the urgent need […]
EU Commissioner Calls Gaza Conflict a ‘Genocide,’ Exposes Europe’s Divisions PARIS — European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera has described Israel’s war in Gaza as a “genocide,” highlighting sharp divisions within the European Union over how to respond to the conflict. Speaking in Paris, Ribera said the crisis had revealed Europe’s failure to act with […]
Saudi Arabia Approves Stricter Penalties for Serious Traffic Offenses Riyadh — Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has approved new amendments to traffic laws, introducing tougher penalties for serious violations. The decision was taken unanimously during a recent cabinet session, according to Akhbar 24. Under the new rules, offenders of major traffic violations could face imprisonment of up […]
They follow two earthquakes that have already ravaged the South Asian nation, crushed by war, poverty, and shrinking aid. The Taliban administration estimated 2,205 deaths and 3,640 injuries by Thursday. A Reuters witness said continuous aftershocks hit the province of Nangarhar, and details of the damage were still being collected. Friday’s earthquake of magnitude 5.4 […]
Israeli Advance in Gaza City Leaves Dozens Dead Gaza health officials reported on Thursday that at least 53 people were killed by Israeli strikes across the enclave, with most of the casualties in Gaza City. Israeli forces have pushed deeper into the city’s outskirts and are now just a few kilometers from the center. “We […]
