Iran footballers issued US visas for World Cup, says White House
Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
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‘Red meat is a dream’: Iran inflation hits highest level since World War II
The war with the US is not the only factor driving prices skywards.
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WFP: War on Iran pushing millions towards hunger
The US-Israeli war on Iran could tip up to 45 million people into acute hunger, the UN’s WFP warns.
Published On 5 Jun 2026
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Are the US and Iran closer to war or to a deal?
As US and Iran pursue talks, both signal they are still ready to use force against each other.
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Gaza, Iran, Lebanon: If ceasefires are in place, why do strikes continue?
International law sets rules for ceasefires, but who enforces them when violations continue? Three experts explain.
Israel maintains deadly attacks despite US-brokered deal with Lebanon
A dozen killed as Israeli army also issues new forced displacement orders for several towns in southern Lebanon.
Celtic fans oppose Keane as potential manager after Israel role
Ireland’s record goalscorer Robbie Keane played for Celtic but his link to manager’s job is facing criticism.
Iran footballers hand passports to US embassy for World Cup visa approval
Iran will fly to Mexico on Saturday to their home base at 2026 World Cup, while all their games are played in the US.
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Inside Syria’s fight against the Captagon trade
Anti-narcotics units in Syria raid homes and seize pills as the government fights back against the Captagon trade.
Published On 5 Jun 2026
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Hamas says won’t surrender arms, offers ‘no visible weapons’ in Gaza
Hamas official Husam Badran, in an exclusive interview, lays out what the group is ready to do ahead of Cairo talks.
Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
