Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it “a disaster for us,” adding that the team’s “goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness”.
Month: June 2026
Qatar ‘cautiously optimistic’ on US-Iran framework deal before Friday’s signing
Qatar said the framework agreement to be signed on Friday was a first step rather than a final settlement, adding that it would take time to return to “business as usual” even once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Trump separately praised Qatar’s mediating role and its “great bravery”.
Yvonne’s Living Room Cleopatra Groove
What Kind of Atmosphere Does the Living Room Have? The living room was quiet, but not in an empty way more like it was waiting for something to happen. Soft lighting filled the space, and a striking red Cleopatra-inspired setup transformed the background into something between a fashion stage and an ancient-inspired performance set. Who…
EU developing rules to ‘bite hard’ if new members go rogue, says enlargement chief
LUXEMBOURG — The EU is developing robust safeguards to ensure future member countries cannot backslide on reforms or use their veto power to obstruct the bloc after joining, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said. “If the new member state will follow the rules, nothing will happen. If they will not follow the rules, the safeguards will…
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From energy corridors to AI: Can the Turkic world become a new economic force?
Turkic states met in Shusha this weekend to boost competition law, digital cooperation and trade, aiming to align antitrust rules and strengthen regional connectivity.
US businessman detained in Myanmar over alleged Chamber of Commerce fraud
A former US Marine and ex-AmCham Myanmar president was detained at Yangon airport Thursday after the chamber uncovered $300,000 in allegedly unauthorised payments linked to former board members.
A Scream To Remember with Yo and Vanja
When an Abandoned House Became a Sound Stage The place already looked like it had a story it refused to finish. An old, abandoned, unfinished house stood in the background massive, hollow, and quietly dramatic in that way only forgotten buildings can be. Concrete walls, empty window frames, and corridors that seemed to echo even…
Iran declares victory and Israel holds its ground as US framework deal faces first test
Tehran declared the US “was forced to sign” a surrender while Iran’s military said enemies had “no option but to accept defeat,” as Israel said IDF forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “for an unlimited period”.
Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv
A major Russian attack sparked a fire at a Kyiv monastery, as missiles and drones hit multiple sites across the Ukrainian capital.