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Iran Twice Comes From Behind to Draw New Zealand in a Charged World Cup Opener

INGLEWOOD, June 16 -- In the 64th minute, with Iran trailing again and the World Cup it had fought for months just to reach threatening to begin with a defeat, Mohammad Mohebbi did the thing his team ... Read More


Switzerland Rejects the Hard Right's Plan to Cap Its Population at Ten Million

BERN, June 16 -- For roughly one in four people living in Switzerland, the question on the ballot this weekend was really a question about whether they belonged. They were the foreigners, close to a q... Read More


Former Jersey FA president secures Nigerian citizenship after 26-year search for roots

Nigeria, June 16 -- For more than two decades, Ricky Weir's quest to reconnect with his Nigerian heritage remained a deeply personal journey marked by unanswered questions, painstaking research and em... Read More


UPDATED: Illegitimately Blessed: Former Jersey FA president turns personal story into global inspiration

Nigeria, June 16 -- Former Jersey football administrator Ricky Weir says his award-winning memoir, Illegitimately Blessed, is becoming an unexpected vehicle for inspiring people across cultures and ge... Read More


Sorab Bedi reacts to trolling over his comments on Sanchita Ugale after her death: 'Itna bedil nahi hoon.'

India, June 16 -- Actor Sorab Bedi has broken his silence after facing a wave of trolling over remarks he made following the death of his Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi co-star Sanchita Ugale. Addressing the... Read More


Air India launches 'Basic' fare option on domestic routes: No free meals, lower prices for economy passengers

New Delhi, June 16 -- Air India has added a fourth fare tier to its domestic booking structure, introducing a 'Basic' category designed for travellers who would rather keep their ticket price low and ... Read More


'In front of Mahadev, everyone is equal': Woman's question on VIP darshan sparks debate online

New Delhi, June 16 -- A social media post questioning the concept of VIP darshan at temples has triggered a broader discussion online about equality, convenience and the role of paid access in religio... Read More


Bangladesh records another suspected Measles fatality

Dhaka, June 16 -- One more child has died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00 am on Tuesday, raising Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to ... Read More


Lucknow to get 300 new electric buses, services proposed on 14 routes

Lucknow, June 16 -- Public transport in Lucknow is set for a major boost, with the city being allotted 300 new air-conditioned electric buses which will operate on 14 routes connecting several residen... Read More


Karnataka: Police bust "Digital Arrest" cyber fraud gang with Pakistan links; three arrested, kingpin held

Bengaluru, June 16 -- In a major crackdown on cybercrime, a gang allegedly involved in "Digital Arrest" fraud was arrested, and three persons, officials said on Tuesday. During the operation, authori... Read More