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Trump questions Iran’s participation in 2026 World Cup

US President Donald Trump has said it may not be “appropriate” for Iran to take part in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns as tensions remain high between the countries.

Hundreds of parties register for Haiti’s first election in a decade

A record 280 political parties and counting had registered by Thursday’s deadline to participate in Haiti’s first general election in a decade, although not all will make the cut

South Sudan models chase global fashion dream despite visa hurdles

Many aspiring models look up to stars such as Awar Odhiang, who rose from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to close a show for Chanel at Paris Fashion Week.

Panama Canal poised to benefit as war in Middle East disrupts oil routes

Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez on Thursday said the conflict in the Middle East and rising fuel costs could ultimately benefit the interoceanic waterway as global shippers look for shorter and safer routes.

Egyptian authorities impose caps on prices of bread

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warned last week that those accused of price manipulation would be tried in military courts

Anthony Joshua relocates to Dubai as ‘millionaire exodus’ hits UK

British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has become a Dubai resident even as some foreigners scramble to exit the United Arab Emirates which has come under Iran's retaliatory fire in recent weeks

France’s Foreign Minister visits Central African Republic in bid to rebuild ties

France is making a diplomatic push in Central African Republic, as Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot begins a two-day visit to the capital, Bangui. It’s the first trip by a senior French official in seven years and signals an effort by France to rebuil...

Iran’s new supreme leader vows revenge after airstrike kills Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Four days after being named Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public statement following the deadly strike that killed his father, Ali Khamenei, and several members of their family.

Atlanta bets on its film future amid industry slowdown

Atlanta, long known as the Hollywood of the South, saw a boom in recent years thanks to blockbuster superhero films like Superman and hit TV series. But movie production across Georgia has slowed, with much of it moving overseas.

Nigeria begins evacuation of Its citizens stranded in Iran

Authorities say no Nigerian in Iran has been affected by the conflict so far and that officials are stationed at the Armenian border to assist all evacuees.