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WorldLukaku's instant impact rescues Belgium as Egypt are denied historic first win
Emam Ashour's maiden international goal had Egypt dreaming, but a Mohamed Hany own goal moments after Romelu Lukaku's introduction salvaged a Belgium point in Seattle.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 15
WorldEgypt Turned a World Cup Point Into a Real Opening
A draw with Belgium did not solve Group G. It did change the emotional math around Egypt's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 15
WorldAyari brace inspires rampant Sweden in five-goal demolition of Tunisia
Isak and Gyokeres also struck as Sweden announced themselves with a statement Group F win.
By Anika Patel · Jun 14
WorldNetherlands and Japan share the spoils in pulsating Group F opener
Kamada's late equaliser earns Japan a deserved point in a four-goal Arlington thriller.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 14
WorldDiplomacy Is Moving From Crisis Mode to Maintenance Mode
The hardest phase often starts after the emergency meeting ends, when every side has to make restraint look like policy.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 14
WorldAmad Diallo's Late Strike Sinks Ecuador and Ends 19-Game Unbeaten Run
The Manchester United winger came off the bench to settle a tight Group E opener in Philadelphia and end Ecuador's long unbeaten streak.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 14
WorldGermany Run Riot in Houston as Curaçao's Historic Bow Ends 7-1
Julian Nagelsmann's side opened their World Cup with a goal blitz, though Curaçao's debutants left their own mark on the record books.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 14
WorldLate own goal hands Qatar a precious first World Cup point against Switzerland
Breel Embolo's first-half penalty looked like winning it before Miro Muheim's stoppage-time own goal rescued Qatar in Santa Clara.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 13
WorldSocceroos stun Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver counterattacking masterclass
Underdogs Australia rode a debutant goalkeeper's heroics and clinical breaks to a famous victory over a possession-hungry Turkey.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 13
WorldSecurity Deals Fail in the Details They Avoid
Ceasefires, maritime guarantees and inspection regimes all sound cleaner in principle than they become in daily administration.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 13
WorldJohn McGinn ends Scotland's 28-year wait as Tartan Army top Group C
McGinn's deflected strike delivered Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990 and their first goal at the tournament in 10,244 days.
By Anika Patel · Jun 13
WorldVinicius Junior rescues Brazil as Morocco hold five-time champions to a draw
Ismael Saibari's audacious lob put Morocco ahead before Vinicius Junior's stunner earned Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil a point on their opening night at MetLife Stadium.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 13
WorldBalogun brace fires USA to 4-1 rout of Paraguay in World Cup opener
The co-hosts lit up SoFi Stadium with their joint-best World Cup win as Folarin Balogun announced himself on the global stage.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 12
WorldLarin rescues Canada a historic first World Cup point against Bosnia
A late Cyle Larin equaliser earned the co-hosts a point on home soil in Toronto and ended a long wait for World Cup respectability.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 12
WorldThe Lebanon Clause That Could Complicate the US-Iran Understanding
Reports suggest Lebanon may sit inside the draft. Israel says it is not a party, and the fighting has not stopped.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 12
WorldThe Draft Iran Deal Moved Markets Before It Existed as a Deal
Washington is talking about signatures and a reopened Hormuz. Tehran says there is no final conclusion. Markets have already priced the hope.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 12
WorldThe Global Briefing: What Else Is Moving the World
Beyond the Gulf, record global conflict, a tense Taiwan Strait, unrest in the UK, and a World Cup of newcomers.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 11
WorldSouth Korea Stun Czechia With Late Comeback on World Cup Opening Day
Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu struck in the final half hour to overturn Ladislav Krejčí's opener at Estadio Akron.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 11
WorldThe Strait of Hormuz, Explained: Why One Waterway Moves the World
A narrow channel between Oman and Iran carries a fifth of global oil. When it closes, the disruption is immediate and planetary.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 11
WorldMexico Open World Cup 2026 in Style as Quiñones and Jiménez Sink South Africa
El Tri got the host nation's tournament under way with a comfortable 2-0 win at a roaring Estadio Azteca.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 11
WorldThe Conflict Reaches the Gulf's Doorstep
With reported Iranian strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait and a second day of US action against Iran, the GCC has moved from spectator to stakeholder.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 11
WorldWhy the World's Trade Routes Keep Bending Toward the Gulf
Geography handed the region a position. Sustained investment in ports and logistics is turning it into leverage.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 10
WorldThe Gulf's Energy Transition Is a Balancing Act, Not a Pivot
The region is investing in renewables while defending the hydrocarbon revenue that funds the investment. Both can be true at once.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 10
WorldHow to Reduce Last-Mile Delivery Failures
Failures often come from weak addresses, unreachable customers, cash handling, poor time windows, rider routing, and unclear building access. The fix is operational detail, not only more riders.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 9