www.riodejaneirosun.com latest rss headlines

Royals pull away in 9th to take down Reds

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:40:36 GMT

(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Michael Massey lined a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth before Nick Loftin tacked on with a two-run homer, helping the visiting Kansas City Royals earn a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

Vinnie Pasquantino also homered for the Royals, while Stephen Kolek threw seven innings, allowing two runs on six

USMNT's Chris Richards trains individually with World Cup status in doubt

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:40:29 GMT

(Photo credit: Scott Coleman-Imagn Images)

U.S. men's national team center back Chris Richards worked out on his own Wednesday for the first time since arriving at the team's pre-World Cup camp last week.

Multiple reporters shared video of Richards going through individual training in Fayetteville, Ga., as he recovers from torn ankle ligaments suffered while playing for Crystal Palace on May 17. The 26-year

5 countries elected non-permanent members to UN Security Council

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:15:08 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term.

The election marked the first time Kyrgyzstan will serve on the Security Council.

The newly elected members will replace the outgoing non-permanent members -- Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia -- and as

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for first time ever

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:32 GMT

Berlins defeat comes as calls grow to reform the world body in favor of the Global South

Germany has failed to win a temporary seat on the UN Security Council for the first time, losing a General Assembly vote to Austria and Portugal. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the outcome "a real disappointment," after Berlin had won all six of its previous bids.

Portugal won 134 votes and Aus

United States military, first responders receiving 4,547 donated World Cup tickets

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images)

United States veterans, current American military members, first responders and their families will have access to 4,547 World Cup tickets thanks to a $2.25 million donation by Bank of America and Vet Tix.

The donation provides tickets to matches at all 11 American World Cup venues from June 12 to July 19. Tickets also will be available for each level of the 48-nati

Golf Glance: Scheffler seeks Memorial 3-peat; Riviera hosts U.S. Women's Open

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:40:27 GMT

(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images)

A massive week in professional golf sees the PGA Tour tackle Jack Nicklaus' signature event, the U.S. Women's Open at historic Riviera for the first time and LIV Golf returning to Spain.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: the Memorial Tournament, Dublin, Ohio, June 4-7, 2026

Course: Muirfield Village Golf Club (Par 72, 7,569 Yards)

Purse: $20M (Winner: $4M)

Riviera sets stage for big names to compete for U.S. Women's Open title

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:05:05 GMT

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images)

Riviera Country Club is a marquee venue to host a women's golf major. Will a marquee name meet the moment?

The U.S. Women's Open is the first women's major championship to be held at Riviera, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The course is home to the Genesis Invitational, the annual PGA Tour event hosted by Tiger Woods, and it will be the site

Indian pharma major to build new Moscow plant

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:44:41 GMT

AMoscow clusterwillparticipateintheindustrial development of drugs in collaboration with an Indian companys unit

Indian pharma major Hetero Labs has agreed with the city of Moscow to build a new plant and expand pharmaceutical collaboration in a special economic zone in the Russian capital.

A memorandum of cooperation was signed by Anatoly Garbuzov, Minister of the Moscow Government, and Mu

NC State-UVA opener moved from Brazil to Charlottesville

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:40:23 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

The season-opening football game between North Carolina State and Virginia will no longer be played in Brazil.

Both ACC schools announced Wednesday that the contest will be held on Aug. 29 in Charlottesville, Va.

Billed as the first college football game played in South America, it originally was scheduled to take place at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeir

India expresses interest in buying up to 200 Russian aircraft

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:11:34 GMT

The head of the United Aircraft Corporation has said the first Superjet could be made in the South Asian country in 3 years

India has expressed an interest in buying up to 200 Russian regional aircraft, the head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has said.

Airline companies in the country have expressed an interest in the Il-114-300 and SJ-100 planes, Vadim Badekha, the head of the UA

Portugal team's WC jersey numberings unveiled; Ruben Neves to wear late Jota's number 21

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:31:22 GMT

Houston [US], May 3 (ANI): The Portugal training session on Tuesday witnessed a visit from the national women's team and unveiling of numbering on players' jerseys, with the number 21, worn by late Diogo Jota, to be used by his close friend Ruben Neves.

Jota, who passed away last year in a road accident in a car crash, will have his number worn by Ruben. Ruben had earlier spoken about the late footballer's spiri

FIFA World Cup 2026: A look at sons who will be carrying their father's legacies forward

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): A total of 27 fathers and sons have featured in the FIFA World Cup so far, and the number will increase during the upcoming edition co-hosted by Mexico, the US and Canada.

Erling Haaland, Luca Zidane, Kristian Thorstvedt are among the footballers who will be aiming to make their fathers and countries proud with their performances in the upcoming edition of the marquee tournament

"Speed might not be the same; Cristiano is still a destroying machine": Ex-Portugal teammate on 41-year-old icon

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:31:40 GMT

Lisbon [Portugal], June 3 (ANI): Former Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo said that 41-year-old compatriot and football icon Cristiano Ronaldo's speed might not be the same, but he is still a 'destroying machine and with him, danger is always lurking'.

After having conquered club glory in every country/continent and having won international titles like the UEFA Euro and the Nations League, the 41-year-old will be maki

Alexander Zverev, Jakub Mensik advance to French semis in straight sets

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:04 GMT

(Photo credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images)

Alexander Zverev defeated one of tennis' promising young hotshots in straight sets in the French Open quarterfinals. To return to the final in Paris, he'll have to oust another.

The second seed from Germany beat Spanish 27th seed Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3 on Tuesday at Roland Garros, while Czech 26th seed Jakub Mensik knocked out No. 28 seed Joao Fonseca of Br

Pele's iconic '58 World Cup jersey going to auction at estimated $6M value

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:19:05 GMT

(Photo credit: Sotheby's)

A jersey worn by Brazilian icon Pele at the 1958 World Cup is expected to fetch more than $6 million at auction.

A 17-year-old Pele donned the blue, short-sleeved shirt during Brazil's 5-2 win in the final against host Sweden at Rasunda Stadium near Stockholm.

Sotheby's announced Tuesday that the match-worn, No. 10 jersey will be featured in an online auction from June 29 to

Report: Inter Miami to keep coach Guillermo Hoyos past World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:19:19 GMT

(Photo credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images)

Inter Miami interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos will remain with the team following the World Cup break, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Hoyos, 62, has been coaching the team since Javier Mascherano stepped down for personal reasons on April 14. He previously served as the club's sporting director.

Inter Miami is 6-1-1 since Hoyos took over, securing 19 of a possible 24

Indonesia Open: Lakshya Sen crashes out in first round; PV Sindhu advances

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:01:11 GMT

Jakarta [Indonesia], June 2 (ANI): Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen was knocked out in the first round of the Indonesia Open on Tuesday, while two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu marched into the second round after a tricky clash.

Lakshya, ranked 10th in the men's singles competition, could not match the pace of a younger opponent, Indonesia's Alwi Farhan, losing 21-19, 21-16 in 48 minutes, as per Olympic

Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo shares glimpses of first training session ahead of FIFA World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:32:51 GMT

Houston [US], June 2 (ANI): Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo shared glimpses of the national team's first training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering fans a look at preparations for football's biggest tournament.

Ronaldo posted a series of images on Instagram from Portugal's training camp as the squad began its build-up to the World Cup, which is set to be held across the United States, Canada and

Indian rider Kavin Quintal scores double podium in Spain

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:01:09 GMT

Jerez [Spain], June 2 (ANI): Indian motorcycle racer Kavin Quintal of BMW EasyRace Team enjoyed a dream start to his 2026 Copa de Espana de Velocidad campaign, securing two podium finishes during the opening round of the Spanish championship at the Circuito de Jerez.

The Chennai rider, who turned 21 last month, qualified on the front row and delivered two impressive races aboard his BMW Superbike. Kavin finished

Arda Guler headlines as Turkiye announces FIFA World Cup squad

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:58:23 GMT

Ankara [Turkiye], June 2 (ANI): Turkiye has announced their final squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, meeting the deadline for submission ahead of the global tournament set to begin next week.

The squad features two of Europe's brightest young talents in Kenan Yildiz and Arda Guler, both of whom are expected to play key roles as Turkiye looks to make a strong impact on the world stage.

The FIFA W

AD Ports Group acquires CLI, Brazil's leading agri-bulk port terminal operator, for over AED 3 billion

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:19:25 GMT

ABU DHABI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) today acquired Corredor Logistica e Infraestrutura (CLI), Brazil's leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, entering the South American market with a strategically major expansion transaction.

Sao Paulo-based CLI operates two of Brazil's most important agri-bulk export terminals under long-term concessions: CLI Sul, Brazil's leading sug

India and US resume crunch trade talks

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:48:48 GMT

New Delhi is seeking to insulate itself from an unfair-practices probe ahead of finalizing a deal

India and the US have begun another round of talks aimed at finalizing a trade deal, amid New Delhi's concerns about tariff actions that could arise from an unfair-practices probe in Washington.

After months of negotiations, New Delhi and Washington are in thefinal stagesof concluding a tranche

Cristiano Ronaldo begins his "World Mission" as Portgual team trains ahead of FIFA WC opener

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:26 GMT

Houston [US], June 2 (ANI): Portugal football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is all set for the 'World Mission' as he started training with the squad ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup campaign opener on Tuesday.

The official handle of the Portugal team posted a picture of his team's training session, with the players posing together with smiles on their faces.

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:04:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Former France footballer-turned actor Frank Leboeuf said that football legend Cristiano Ronaldo could be a great actor if he takes proper acting courses, pointing out how he is one of the best examples of working hard and turning out to be one of the best in their field.

Lebouf, who switched from football to cinema and theatre and was an active footballer from 1988 to 2007, which

Uruguay unveil squad for FIFA World Cup; Luis Suarez left out

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:02:30 GMT

Montevideo [Uruguay], May 31 (ANI): Uruguay have officially unveiled their squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with a surprising omission of veteran striker Luis Suarez.

The 39-year-old forward, a talismanic figure for the national team over the past 11 years, will not be part of the squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Suarez is not included for the first time since La Celeste re

MotoGP: Bezzecchi rockets to first-ever 1'43 at Mugello for home pole in Italian GP

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:01:25 GMT

Tuscany [Italy], May 31 (ANI): Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) delivered a masterclass at Mugello, setting a new lap record and becoming the first rider to clock a 1'43 at the iconic Italian circuit with a 1'43.921. It was also his first pole position since Buriram, as the #72 topped Q1 graduate Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) and 2024 World Champion Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) on the gri

"Neither team deserved to win": PSG boss Luis after UEFA CL final win over Arsenal

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:34:14 GMT

Budapest [Hungary], May 31 (ANI): Following his side's second successive UEFA Champions League title win, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) boss Luis Enrique said that 'neither team deserved to win the match' because of how tough and 'suffering' filled the match was.

PSG ended Arsenal's hopes of a historic double just days after their Premier League title win, beating them 4-3 on penalties at Budapest on Saturday after

Rangers ride late uprising into rematch vs. skidding Royals

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:19:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images)

If the Kansas City Royals plan to halt their five-game losing streak, they must do so without one of their top performers.

The Royals, minus injured star Maikel Garcia, will turn to Michael Wacha for his 300th career start on Sunday afternoon when they face the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.

Following a 9-1 setback in Friday's series opener, Kansas City ove

Colombia holds presidential election on Sunday

Sun, 31 May 2026 05:33:38 GMT

BOGOTA, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) -- Colombians are voting for a new president on Sunday after an election campaign marred by tension and violence.

Some 41 million people are eligible to vote for a successor to left-wing President Gustavo Petro, who is constitutionally barred from running for a second term.

Fourteen candidates are running, but there are three clear frontrunners, recent polling showed. Left-wing

Young Yoga practitioner takes wellness movement to Himachal's high-altitude tribal belt

Sat, 30 May 2026 22:32:34 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 31 (ANI): Ahead of International Yoga Day, yoga practitioner and entrepreneur Asha Dipika met Himachal Pradesh minister Jagat Singh Negi and launched an initiative to promote yoga, meditation, and wellness in remote tribal regions, including Spiti and Kinnaur, aiming to enhance health, education, and employment access.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Asha Dipika said her mission

Young Yoga practitioner takes wellness movement to Himachal's high-altitude tribal belt; aims to promote Yoga, healthcare and employment in border regions

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:29:30 GMT

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Asha Dipika said her mission

PSG edge Arsenal on penalties to retain UEFA Champions League title

Sat, 30 May 2026 20:57:25 GMT

Budapest [Hungary], May 31 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) became only the second club to successfully defend the UEFA Champions League (UCL) title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.

The French champions held their nerve from the spot after Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes smashed the decisive penalty o

Veteran D Tim Ream to captain U.S. at World Cup

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:40:32 GMT

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

Tim Ream will captain the U.S. men's national team at the upcoming World Cup.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino awarded the armband to the 38-year-old Charlotte FC defender on Saturday.

'I am so grateful he is with us -- he is a great captain not only (on the) field but more importantly off the field. He has the experience and capacity to be the leader we want

Gripens: What Impact Will The Swedish Fighter Jet Have In Ukraine

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:27:17 GMT

Following the May 28 announcement that Sweden will donate 16 older-generation Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, industry experts say one key detail of the transfer will determine the aircraft's immediate impact on the war with Russia.

The aircraft donation may consist of advanced ammunition including Meteor missiles,according tothe Swedish government.

Those long-range air-to-air missiles, would be needed to h

Rangers eager to keep offense rolling vs. reeling Royals

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:05:13 GMT

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)

In a matchup of struggling offenses, the Texas Rangers broke out at the plate Friday to build some needed confidence and potential momentum.

Following one of their most dominant performances of the season, the Rangers will try to hand the visiting Kansas City Royals a fifth straight defeat when the teams meet Saturday afternoon at Arlington, Texas.

Texas had t

Djokovic joins Sinner in French Open exits as Wang Xiyu reaches maiden Grand Slam last 16

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:16:12 GMT

PARIS, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic became the latest high-profile casualty at the French Open on Friday after surrendering a two-set lead to Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, while China's Wang Xiyu continued her breakthrough run by reaching the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career.

Fonseca, 19, rallied from two sets down to defeat the 24-time Grand Slam champion 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5,

Terrorist label for Brazilian gangs mirrors tariff hike strategy: Journalist

Sat, 30 May 2026 06:32:08 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], May 30 (ANI): The United States' decision to classify Brazil's two largest criminal organisations, Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), as foreign terrorist organisations has triggered political debate in Brazil, with critics warning that the move could extend Washington's influence over the country's internal affairs and electoral landscape.

The designation, announced

Circle of Protection: 9 years outside FL ICE facility

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:18:12 GMT

Outside a nondescript building in Miramar, Florida, volunteers have gathered every Wednesday for more than nine years to support immigrants reporting to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

They offer food, water and a place to sit. They also track who gets detained, help families find loved ones

Zverev reaches French Open semi-finals as Mensik ends Fonseca run

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:16:11 GMT

Alexander Zverev stayed on course for a maidenGrand Slam titleby sweeping past Rafael Jodar to reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday, while Czech youngster Jakub Mensik endedJoao Fonseca's impressive runin Paris.

Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men's draw, ended Spanish teenager Jodar's impressive Roland Garros debut with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-1, 6-3 victory.

The 29-year-old Zverev is the clea

The Clash of Blue-White and Yellow-Green in the Land of Red and Green: A Unique Global Celebration of Football

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:21:49 GMT

Source: Pressenza

World Association of Women Journalists and Writers (AMMPE) will take place in Santo Domingo from November 25 to 27

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:45:18 GMT

AMMPE stands for Asociacion Mundial de Mujeres Periodistas y Escritoras (World Association of Women Journalists and Writers). The association initially established itself in several South American countries to advocate for women's rights, their place in the profession, and to combat inequality and violence. This network is now established in some forty countries across three continents.

The World Ass

Live: Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

Sun, 31 May 2026 20:25:41 GMT

The key issues in this presidential election:
Around 41.4 million Colombians are eligible to vote in the first round of the presidential election, including 1.4 million living abroad.

Polling stations will be open this Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (Bogota GMT-5). across the country, with 11 candidates in the race.

Ivn Cepeda leads the polls, followed by Abelardo de la Es

Hard-right populist tops Colombia vote, faces leftist in runoff

Sun, 31 May 2026 01:43:12 GMT

Colombia's first-round presidential vote Sunday triggered a runoff between a hardright pro-Trump showman and a leftist philosopher-turned-senator, after the bloodiest campaign in over a decade.
The electoral authority said rightwing hopeful Abelardo de la Espriella had won 44 percent of the vote, besting leftist Ivan Cepeda with 41 percent and a string of other candidates who trailed far behind.
Read moreCo

Djokovic knocked out of French Open by Brazil's Fonseca

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:04:13 GMT

Novak Djokovicslatest quest for a record 25th Grand Slamended with a defeat toBrazilianteenager Joao Fonseca in the third round of theFrench Openon Friday.
The 19-year-old Fonseca rallied from two sets down for the second straight match to stun Djokovic, winning 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5 after four hours and 53 minutes.
Fonseca is through to the last 16 of a major for the first time. He will next play two-tim

Beyond Reason Lies the Geopolitics of Impunity

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:12:02 GMT

The United States, China, Russia, Israel, the EU, India, Pakistan and the planet where shame no longer stops threats of war and bombings.
The world is not entering a new orderly Cold War, with clean maps and academic speeches. It is entering a more brutal age, where the great actors have discovered that they can bomb, blockade, sanction, invade, occupy, displace and militarize without paying a co

FIFA World Cup Group C preview: Brazil enters group under scrutiny

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:18:52 GMT

MEXICO CITY, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Brazil headlines Group C as it seeks a sixth World Cup title, with Morocco aiming to build on its historic run in Qatar and Scotland and Haiti making long-awaited returns. The group will be played entirely in the United States, with Brazil carrying the weight of expectation and its three rivals looking to seize a rare opportunity on the global stage.
BRAZIL
The team:

Bolivia names new defense minister

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:45:23 GMT

LA PAZ, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Ernesto Justiniano was named on Wednesday as Bolivia's new defense minister amid ongoing unrest in the country.
He took office in the presence of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira, who said Justiniano's work will focus on restoring stability, supporting the armed forces and defending democratic order.
The appointment comes as protests and blockades continue to disrupt the c

U.S. chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Venezuela

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:15:14 GMT

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine visited the Venezuelan capital of Caracas on Wednesday, according to his office.
"Gen. Caine participated in bilateral discussions with senior interim government leaders and U.S. Embassy leadership and staff, and visited the Embassy's Marine Security Augmentation Unit," his office said in a news release.
It was Caine's fir

Brazil will not bow to pressure of new U.S. trade offensive: Lula

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:45:15 GMT

BRASILIA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Brazil will stand firm and not bow to the pressure of the latest U.S. trade offensive, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Wednesday.
At a cabinet meeting, Lula focused on a proposed 25-percent tariff on Brazilian goods announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative two days ago.
"We have decided that this country will no longer adopt a 'stray

2nd LD Writethru: 5 countries elected non-permanent members to UN Security Council

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:45:28 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term.
The election marked the first time Kyrgyzstan will serve on the Security Council.
The newly elected members will replace the outgoing non-permanent members -- Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia -- and

FIFA World Cup Group B preview: Host Canada faces European tests in historic home campaign

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:46:42 GMT

BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Canada will host FIFA Men's World Cup matches for the first time in the nation's history, kicking off its Group B campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12. The group brings together teams from four different confederations, with Switzerland arriving as the highest-ranked side. Bosnia and Herzegovina returns to the tournament for the first time since 2014, while Qatar aim

Kyrgyzstan wins seat on UN Security Council for first time ever

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A closely watched Security Council election delivered a mix of continuity and change on Wednesday, as Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe and first-time member Kyrgyzstan, secured seats around the iconic horseshoe table.
From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet but at times heated diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January, fi

Xinhua Headlines: China's shipping resilience underpins global supply chain confidence

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:15:26 GMT

by Xinhua writers Li Kun and Song Rui
TIANJIN, June 3 (Xinhua) -- As the international shipping industry faces rising unilateralism and protectionism, as well as geopolitical tensions, an expo in northern China has drawn over 400 exhibitors from home and abroad to explore ways to fortify global logistics, supply and industrial chains.
Running from Tuesday to Friday in the port city of Tianjin, the Fourth

Brazil rebuts U.S. proposal for new tariffs

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:15:23 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian government on Tuesday rebutted a U.S. proposal to impose new tariffs on Brazilian products, expressing "indignation" over what it called unfair trade practices by the United States.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative proposed tariffs of up to 25 percent on Brazilian products following a trade investigation concluded on Monday. The investigation accused Br

Colombian president rejects foreign interference in presidential election

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:15:16 GMT

BOGOTA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's public endorsement of a far-right candidate in Colombia's presidential election, urging Colombians not to become "slaves or a colony" of anyone.
"When one country interferes in the decisions of another, freedom ceases to exist," Petro said on X, calling on all Colombians to vote in a completely free env

Roundup: Zverev, Andreeva power into French Open semifinals

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:45:27 GMT

PARIS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva advanced into the men's and the women's singles semifinals with straight-set victories respectively at the French Open on Tuesday.
After winning a thrilling first set 7-6 (3) in the quarterfinals, German favorite Zverev didn't give Spain's Rafael Jodar any chance to secure his victory in the following sets 6-1, 6-3.
"He [Jodar] had a perfect rh

Boca sacks Ubeda after Libertadores exit

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:47:30 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Claudio Ubeda has been sacked as manager of Boca Juniors after less than eight months in charge, the Argentine club said on Tuesday.
The announcement followed a 1-0 home defeat to Chile's Universidad Catolica last Thursday, a result that eliminated the Buenos Aires side from the Copa Libertadores before the knockout stage.
Ubeda led the team to 17 wins, seven draws and eig

Ghana names FIFA World Cup squad without injured Kudus

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:45:54 GMT

ACCRA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz on Tuesday announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The squad, which contains few surprises, features three goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders and seven forwards, with most of the Black Stars' key players included alongside several young talents recently called up.
Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku are the two notable abse

Colombia beats Costa Rica in World Cup tuneup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:16:09 GMT

BOGOTA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz scored one goal and set up another as Colombia stepped up its preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 friendly win over Costa Rica on Monday.
Davinson Sanchez opened the scoring at El Campin in Bogota by heading in from Diaz's corner.
Diaz doubled the lead shortly after, combining with Jorge Carrascal following a defensive error to slot home

Brazil rules out suspected Ebola case

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:15:08 GMT

SAO PAULO, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian authorities on Monday ruled out a suspected Ebola case in Sao Paulo state after laboratory tests found no genetic material from the virus.
The patient, a 37-year-old man who recently arrived from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and had a recent travel history, showed symptoms including fever and diarrhea, which fall under Ebola surveillance protocols.
The patie

Brazil to talk with U.S. over potential threat to financial sovereignty, says finance chief

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:15:14 GMT

SAO PAULO, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan said Monday he will meet with U.S. authorities this week to discuss the designation of criminal organizations as international terrorist groups, a move that could ultimately threaten Brazil's financial sovereignty.
According to Durigan, labeling the criminal gangs Primeiro Comando da Capital (First Capital Command) and Comando Vermelho (Red C

Road crash kills 16 in eastern Brazil

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:45:18 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 1 (Xinhua) -- At least 16 members of the same family were killed in a head-on collision between a truck and a van in Brazil's eastern state of Bahia, authorities said Monday.
The crash occurred Sunday afternoon on the BR-116 highway near the municipality of Santa Teresinha, about 190 km from the state capital Salvador, the federal highway police said.
According to preliminary investig

Chinese vice president meets Brazilian FM

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:18:42 GMT

BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Beijing.
Noting the building of the China-Brazil community with a shared future has been steadily and continuously advanced under the strategic guidance of the two countries' heads of state, Han said China has always viewed and developed bilateral relations from a strategic height and a long

1st LD-Writethru: China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:18:26 GMT

BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- China has always been a reliable friend to Latin American and Caribbean countries and stands ready to work with regional countries, including Brazil, to further deepen and expand overall China-Latin America cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during

China ready to work with Brazil to further expand overall China-Latin America cooperation: Chinese FM

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:17:53 GMT

BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- China has always been a reliable friend to Latin American and Caribbean countries and stands ready to work with regional countries, including Brazil, to further deepen and expand overall China-Latin America cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
Wang made the remarks during the fifth China-Brazil Foreign Ministerial-Level Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue with Br

Roundup: Kostyuk stuns Swiatek as Cirstea ends 17-year wait for French Open quarterfinal

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:16:49 GMT

PARIS, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek was knocked out in the fourth round on Sunday, while Romania's Sorana Cirstea returned to the Roland Garros quarterfinals for the first time in 17 years.
The biggest upset of the day came on the women's side, where 15th-seeded Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk defeated third-seeded Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 in one hour and 39 minutes.
Swiatek, who entered

15 killed in northeastern Brazil traffic accident

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:45:41 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 31 (Xinhua) -- At least 15 people were killed on Sunday after a truck collided head-on with a van on a highway in Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia, the Federal Highway Police said.
The crash occurred at kilometer 506 of the BR-116 federal highway, a two-way, undivided stretch of road, local media reported.
The entire section of the highway was closed following the accident, and the

Ecuador lifts 100 pct tariff on Colombian goods from June 1

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:45:36 GMT

QUITO, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Ecuador's customs authority on Sunday issued a resolution to abolish a 100 percent tariff on Colombian goods starting June 1, ending a trade dispute that had strained relations between the two countries in recent months.
The security surcharge on imports originating in or coming from Colombia will be reduced to zero percent, Sandro Castillo, director general of Ecuador's National Custom

Volpato in as Australia unveils FIFA World Cup squad

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:29:06 GMT

SYDNEY, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Football Australia on Monday announced the Socceroos' final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 17 potential World Cup debutants and two uncapped players.
Included in the squad is Italy-based attacking playmaker Cristian Volpato, who has switched his international allegiance from Italy to Australia and is set to make his senior international debut at the World Cup.
Volp

Tianjin earns crucial victory as Chengdu stays atop CSL

Sun, 31 May 2026 15:15:50 GMT

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Tianjin Jinmen Tigers boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation with a 1-0 home victory over Dalian Yingbo in the 15th round of the 2026 Chinese Super League on Sunday.
Bottom-placed Tianjin secured only its third win of the season thanks to Aitor Cordoba's 10th-minute strike. The center back surged forward and converted from close range, as Tianjin claimed three valuable points.

1st LD Writethru: Polls open in first round of Colombia's presidential election

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:15:20 GMT

BOGOTA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Polls opened across Colombia on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential election, with voters casting ballots to elect a president and a vice president for the 2026-2030 term.
Voting began at 8 a.m. local time (1300 GMT). More than 41.4 million registered voters were eligible to cast ballots from among the presidential and vice-presidential tickets on the ballot.

Urgent: Polls open in first round of Colombia's presidential election

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:15:26 GMT

BOGOTA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Polls opened across Colombia on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential election, with voters casting ballots to elect a president and a vice president for the 2026-2030 term.

Brazil extends emergency measures to contain fuel prices

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:56:09 GMT

SAO PAULO, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) -- Brazil has extended emergency measures for two months to contain fuel price increases caused by volatility in the global oil market, the government said Saturday.
The measures, extended by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will remain in effect until 31st July.
According to an official statement, the move continues government actions adopted in response to turbulence in

Feature: Argentine scholar praises Su Super League's innovation and inclusiveness

Sun, 31 May 2026 03:16:15 GMT

by sportswriters Zhu Xiao and Lu Huadong
NANJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- In the run-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Esteban Zottele, an Argentine scholar who has lived in China for many years, posted a photo on social media with the caption: "Argentine football vibes in China."
The image shows a mascot from the Su Super League standing beside an inflatable figure of Lionel Messi, a vivid blend of the grassroot

Indonesia-born giant panda cub makes public debut

Sun, 31 May 2026 01:45:11 GMT

JAKARTA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI) officially introduced Rio, the first giant panda cub born in the country, to the public on Saturday in Bogor, south of Jakarta.
According to a TSI statement, the debut follows a comprehensive evaluation by TSI's Life Science and Veterinary teams, in collaboration with experts from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda. The teams co

Brazil extends emergency measures to contain fuel prices amid war-driven volatility

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:45:23 GMT

SAO PAULO, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Brazil has extended emergency measures for two months to contain fuel price increases caused by volatility in the global oil market amid the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, the government said Saturday.
The measures, extended by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will remain in effect until July 31.
According to an official statement, the move continues go

First contact: Uzbekistan's rise to the global stage

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:41:09 GMT

Fittingly for a team nicknamed "Asian Italy", a reference to their blue and white kit and defensive style of play,Uzbekistanwill be coached at their first World Cup by former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro.
The 52-year-old, who captained Italy to the World Cup title in 2006, took over last October from former Uzbekistan international Timur Kapadze.
Capped 119 times over a 13-year international career, Kapad

Africa's finest: Morocco, African champions by ruling

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:54:42 GMT

According to the Confederation of African Football (Caf), which oversees the sport on the continent, Morocco will go into the 2026World CupasAfrican champions.
The match sheet from the Africa Cup of Nations final at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat on 18 January 2026 shows that Senegal won the game 1-0. But after an appeal over Senegalese players leaving the pitch towards the end of the 90 minutes and de

Last hurrah: Algeria's Riyad Mahrez

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:16:44 GMT

Born in France to an Algerian father and a mother with Algerian and Moroccan roots, Mahrez was not on a straightforward path to professional football.
He turned professional in 2009 with Quimper in Brittany, north-western France, before moving to Le Havre in 2010.
It was during Mahrez's time at the then English second division sideLeicester Citythat he began representing Algeria.
He was named in the p

Last hurrah: Brazil's Neymar

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:10:22 GMT

As well as 79 of his own strikes, Neymar has laid on the pass for 59 goals for his Brazil teammates.
But still there was doubt that he would be included in Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, due to his struggles with injury and form.
Neymar broke down in tears after Ancelotti read out his name for the squad during a gala ceremony in Rio de Janiero.

PSG beat Arsenal in a penalty shoot-out to retain Champions League

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:48:01 GMT

The match at the Puskas Arena in Budapest ended 1-1 after extra-time.
In the nerve-shredding finale, Eberechi Eze missed Arsenal's second penalty.
But David Raya saved his blushes when he parried away Nuno Mendes's third shot for PSG. Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice converted his team's third penalty to level the shoot-out at 2-2.
After Lucas Beraldo fired past Raya with PSG's fifth kick, it meant the

Kim Jong Un unveils new nuclear enrichment plant in push to expand arsenal

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:04:06 GMT
Kim Jong Un unveils new nuclear enrichment plant in push to expand arsenal

Apple Turns Rival Browsers' Trackers Into Creepy Chrome Stalkers

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:05:09 GMT
Apple Turns Rival Browsers' Trackers Into Creepy Chrome Stalkers

1440 Nabs a $101 Million Valuation As Its Playbook Pays Off

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:33:20 GMT
1440 Nabs a $101 Million Valuation As Its Playbook Pays Off