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Bank accounts of former Mexican officials accused by US frozen

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:54:41 GMT

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Mexico has frozen the bank accounts of some former officials accused by the United States of having links to the Sinaloa Cartel. President Claudia Sheinbaum said this was a preventive step, not a formal investigation in Mexico.

Reports said that the accounts of Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha and nine other current and former officials were blocked after the U.S. charged them with helping drug

Iran relocate 2026 FIFA World Cup training camp to Mexican city Tijuana

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:32:45 GMT

Tijuana [Mexico], May 24 (ANI): Iran will base their squad in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 after the apex governing body approved a request to relocate the team's training camp from Arizona, the head of Iran's football federation said on Saturday.

In a video posted on the Iran Football Federation's (FFIRI) Telegram account, President Mehdi Taj said, 'We will be based in t

Revolutionary Guards Commander Warns US About 'Repeated Aggression'

Sun, 24 May 2026 02:10:00 GMT

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Revolutionary Guards Commander Warns US About 'Repeated Aggression'

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After reports that a peace deal between Iran and the US had been "largely negotiated, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) warned the United States about "repeated aggression."

The message, which did not mention the commander, Ahmad Vahidi, by name, was reported b

Rubio: Good News On Iran Could Come Later Today

Sun, 24 May 2026 02:10:00 GMT

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Rubio: Good News On Iran Could Come Later Today

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said "good news" regarding the situation in Iran could come later today.

"There is the possibility that, over the next few hours, the world will get some good news, at least in regard to the straits," Rubio told reporters in New Delhi, referring to the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectiv

Iran moving World Cup base camp from U.S to Mexico

Sat, 23 May 2026 21:25:12 GMT

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Iran's World Cup training base has been moved from the United States to Mexico with the approval of FIFA, the president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday.

FIFA has not yet confirmed the move, which was announced by Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation.

'All team base camps for the countries participating in the World Cup

Report: Tanner Tessmann left off USMNT's final World Cup roster

Sat, 23 May 2026 21:19:04 GMT

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Midfielder Tanner Tessmann is a notable absence from the United States men's national team roster for the 2026 World Cup, per multiple media reports.

Tessmann had been seen by many as a potential starter, having participated in six camps under U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino.

The versatile 24-year-old started five of nine Europa League games and 22 of 29

WTA roundup: Emma Navarro jolts Victoria Mboko in Strasbourg final

Sat, 23 May 2026 18:19:17 GMT

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Emma Navarro won her first title on clay Saturday by posting a 6-0, 5-7, 6-2 victory over top-seeded Victoria Mboko of Canada at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France.

Navarro overcame four aces by Mboko and benefited from six double faults by her foe to secure her third career title and first since the Merida Open in Mexico in February 2025.

Navarro won 34

Austria backs faster EU trade deals with UAE, global partners

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:01:31 GMT

Vienna [Austria], May 23 (ANI/WAM): Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Austria's Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism, has called for accelerating negotiations and removing obstacles to enhance trade cooperation with the UAE and international partners.

He welcomed the deepening of the economic partnership between Europe and Mexico, as well as the extension of the trade agreement in force between the two sides since 20

Women Sentenced For Working With 'Hostile Networks'

Sat, 23 May 2026 04:10:00 GMT

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Two Women Given Long Sentences For Working With 'Hostile Networks'

Two women in Iran's Semnan Province have been given prison sentences for "working in line with the goals of American-Zionist spy services."

Leila Ramezani and Fatemeh Malek-Ahmadi were sentenced to 26 years and 27 years in prison, respectively, as well as "dismissal from all government services" and banned from

SpaceX Starship explode on splashdown as expected

Sat, 23 May 2026 03:09:09 GMT

The upgraded spacecraft completed a key test flight before bursting into flames in the Indian Ocean

SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in a fireball after splashing down in the Indian Ocean on Friday, capping what the company described as a successful test flight of its next-generation spacecraft.

The massive rocket lifted off from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas at around 6:30pm ET and

WTA roundup: Emma Navarro eases into Strasbourg final

Fri, 22 May 2026 18:19:04 GMT

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Emma Navarro crushed fellow American Ann Li 6-1, 6-3 on Friday to advance to the Internationaux de Strasbourg final against top-seeded Victoria Mboko in France.

Navarro saved seven of eight break points and converted five of eight break chances, finishing the WTA 500 clay-court semifinal in 77 minutes. She will be seeking her third career title and first since the

South Africa announce provisional squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:43 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], May 22 (ANI): South Africa coach Hugo Broos has announced a provisional 32-member squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is set to captain the South African team as they will be aiming to feature at the World Cup finals for the first time since 2010, when they last participated as hosts.

Key players in Hugo Broos's squad include captain and goalkeeper Williams, mid

(SP)MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-STADIUM

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:45:32 GMT

(260521) -- MEXICO CITY, May 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Workers walk past the Mexico City Stadium, which is due to stage the opening match on June 11 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, May 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Muzi)

(SP)MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP-COMMEMORATIVE COINS

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:15:31 GMT

(260520) -- MEXICO CITY, May 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 19, 2026 shows the FIFA 2026 World Cup commemorative coins in Mexico City, Mexico. The Bank of Mexico has unveiled a series of official commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring designs inspired by Mexico's host cities and the country's rich cultural and natural heritage. (Photo by Daniel Augusto/Xinhua)

NFL approves increase to 10 international games

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:55:07 GMT

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NFL owners approved on Tuesday a maximum of 10 league-run international regular-season games per season, an increase from eight annually, starting as soon as 2027.

'There's a path to 10 (international games) in 2027,' executive vice president of club business, international and league events Peter O'Reilly said from the NFL's spring league meeting in Orlando, Fla.

Gulf oil drilling approval comes as baby turtles head to sea in Florida

Thu, 21 May 2026 02:47:48 GMT

The Endangered Species Committee has voted to exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from certain Endangered Species Act requirements, a

But selecting exactly that out of 17 games on Minnesota's 2026 schedule? C'mon, man! That's unfair to ask of anyone. We're talking about a lineup that includes a business trip across the border to Mexico City for a clash against San Francisco a Thursday Night Football matchup with reigning AFC Champion New England at a potentia

Morning 2026 49ers Fan Invasions Are Set 🗞

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:34 GMT

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Good Morning, Faithful,

Here are your top 49ers storylines for Tuesday, May 19:

New and Notable

49ers Invasions & International Takeovers Set for 2026 Season

From Seattle to Atlanta, Dallas to New York, and even internationally in Melbourne and Mexico City, the 49ers are preparing to celebrate alongside the Faithful worldwide through the return of 49ers Invasions prese

Cuba Is Not a Failed State It Is a Besieged State

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:41:05 GMT

May Day is the most important public celebration in Cuba. This year, which marked the 100th anniversary of Fidel Castros birth, carried special significance in light of heightened US aggression. Over 5 million Cubans reportedly mobilized island-wide under the slogan of la patria se defiende (the homeland must be defended). The largest demonstration took place in Havana in front of the US embassy.

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Ghana loses to Mexico in World Cup friendly

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:46:15 GMT

ACCRA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's men's football national team, the Black Stars, lost 2-0 to World Cup co-host Mexico in an international friendly on Friday night (local time) in Puebla, Mexico.

Playing without its recently appointed Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz and most of the key players, Ghana conceded in just the second minute of the match, when Brian Gutierrez scored for the host.

The Black Stars

Over 11,000 European companies with over 5 million jobs operate in Mexico

Sat, 23 May 2026 01:32:45 GMT

MEXICO CITY,23rd May, 2026 (WAM) -- More than 11,000 European companies operate in Mexico, supporting over five million direct and indirect jobs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who attended the EU-Mexico summit, said following the signing of trade agreements between Europe and Mexico.

Von der Leyen said Europe is the second-largest destination for Mexican exports.

The EU and Mexico hav

EU, Mexico sign Modernised Interim Trade Agreement

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:45:16 GMT

MEXICO CITY,23rd May, 2026 (WAM) -- The EU and Mexico share a strong, stable and dynamic partnership, with annual trade in goods and services amounting to more than 100 billion.

They further deepened their partnership by signing the Modernised Global Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement. These will deliver significant benefits for the European citizens, businesses, and agri-food sectors, creating opportuniti

Mexican president defends self-determination after U.S. charges against Cuba's Raul Castro

Fri, 22 May 2026 23:15:13 GMT

MEXICO CITY, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday defended the principle of self-determination and voiced disagreement with the U.S. decision to bring criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro.

"What is the point of accusing someone now for something that happened 30 years ago?" Sheinbaum said at her daily press conference.

The U.S. Department of Justice has rece

Any collaboration with U.S. must comply with Mexican law: Mexican president

Fri, 22 May 2026 22:15:14 GMT

MEXICO CITY, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday reaffirmed the collaboration between the United States and Mexico on security, but stressed that it must comply with Mexican law and respect national sovereignty.

At her daily press conference, Sheinbaum said she discussed key security issues during a meeting Thursday with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

"I ex

World Urban Forum backs Baku Call to Action on global housing crisis

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A landmark gathering of more than 57,000 participants the largest in the history of the World Urban Forum closed on Friday in Baku with an urgent call to rethink how the world houses its people, as a new roadmap urges governments, cities and communities to act collectively on a crisis affecting billions.

From AI-powered transit systems to digital twins and flood-proof parks, cities are embracing technology at an

Mexico to analyze impact on remittances of U.S. restrictions on undocumented migrants: president

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:15:11 GMT

MEXICO CITY, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Mexico will analyze the potential impact on remittances of a new U.S. executive order that would restrict undocumented migrants' access to U.S. financial services, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday.

At her daily press conference, reporters asked Sheinbaum whether the U.S. measure would affect the flow of remittances -- the money that Mexicans working in the United

Secretary of State van Koeverden advances international collaboration during UN visit ahead of World Football Day

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK, May 23, 2026

As Canada gets ready to welcome the world as co-host of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Government of Canada continues to work with partners to support a safe, welcoming and successful tournament that creates lasting benefits for communities across the country.

Yesterday, ahead of World Football Day, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Canada's FIFA

Secretary of State Adam van Koeverden to participate in UN engagements ahead of World Football Day

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

NEW YORK - The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Canada's FIFA Sherpa, will be at the United Nations in New York on Friday, May 22 to take part in a World Football Day event with international partners, members of the diplomatic community and leaders in sport.

During the visit, he will also participate in a trilateral engagement with Gabriela Cuevas, Mexico's Re

Veteran star strikers Neymar and Ronaldo headed to World Cup

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:08:15 GMT

Neymar, 34, will make his fourth appearance at the competition which starts on 11 June with a game between Mexico and South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Matches will also take place in the United States and Canada.

"Neymar has improved his fitness," said Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti when unveiling his 26-man squad at a gala ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. "He will be animportant player in this World C