South Africa’s sports minister has demanded an explanation from the country’s football association after visa issues delayed the national team’s departure to Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Gayton McKenzie said he had requested a report from the South African Football Association (SAFA) and called for action against those responsible for the disruption.”I need...
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U.S., Iran Near Ceasefire, Hormuz Shipping Deal Extension
The United States and Iran reached a preliminary agreement on Thursday to extend their ceasefire and ease restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sources familiar with the talks told Reuters, although U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve the deal. Iranian state media added that negotiations were still ongoing. Four sources familiar...
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Trump, Xi Hold Talks In Beijing Amid Rising Tensions
Donald Trump told Xi Jinping on Thursday that the United States and China would have “a fantastic future together” as the two leaders opened high-stakes talks in Beijing on trade, Iran and Taiwan. Trump praised Xi during a lavish welcome ceremony at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, describing it as “an honour to be...
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Pentagon Says Iran War Cost Nears $29 Billion
The Pentagon said on Tuesday the cost of the war with Iran had risen to nearly $29 billion, as President Donald Trump faced growing criticism over the conflict’s financial burden and its effect on U.S. military readiness. The updated figure, disclosed during a Capitol Hill budget hearing, was roughly $4 billion higher than the Pentagon’s...
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FIFA Invites Iran To Headquarters For World Cup Talks
FIFA have invited the Iranian football federation (FFIRI) to their headquarters for talks on the country’s participation at this year’s World Cup, on Tuesday. Mehdi Taj, the head of the Iranian federation, said Iran’s presence at the tournament was contingent on guarantees from FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. “We firmly believe that the Iranian team must...