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Royals call on stellar veteran RHP Seth Lugo vs. Angels

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:40:25 GMT

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The Kansas City Royals will go for their first series sweep of the season when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night.

The Royals rapped out 14 hits and benefited from 10 walks in a 12-1 rout of the Angels on Saturday.

Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo (1-1, 1.15 ERA) will oppose left-hander Reid Detmers (1-2, 4.08) in the series finale -- a rare nat

"Blackbucks reappeared in Chhattisgarh": PM Modi on wildlife revival, stress human nature harmony in Mann Ki Baat

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:26:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted wildlife conservation efforts which have enabled the return of blackbucks in Chhattisgarh, stressing the need for harmony between humans and nature.

In his monthly radio programme, the 133rd edition of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister noted the return of blackbucks in Chhattisgarh, saying their population had once declined but h

PM Modi lauds India's wins at Brazilian World Cheese Championship 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:17:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed India's performance at the International Cheese competition in Brazil, securing two wins, and recognised this global achievement as significant for India's dairy sector.

This year, India made an impressive international debut. Country's cheesemakers secured a Super Gold, two Gold medals, and a Silver accolade at the fourth edition o

BetBoom Team advances to grand final of PGL Wallachia 8

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:05:05 GMT

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BetBoom Team downed Aurora Gaming 2-1 on Saturday to advance to the grand final of the PGL Wallachia Season 8 event at Bucharest, Romania.

Aurora Gaming could earn a rematch in Sunday's grand final if they can defeat Team Falcons in the lower-bracket final earlier in the day.

Sixteen teams began the $1 million Dota 2 tourn

JP Morgan downgrades India equities to 'Neutral', bets on Asia tech amid AI-led shift

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:12:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Global brokerage firm JP Morgan has downgraded Indian equities to 'Neutral', citing rising macro risks, earnings pressure and limited exposure to new-age technology, even as it turns more bullish on Asian technology stocks led by Taiwan amid an accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) cycle.

In its latest Asia Equity Strategy report dated April 24, the brokerage said it is repo

Daily World Briefing, April 26

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:15:56 GMT

Trump says he canceled U.S. representatives' trip to Pakistan for talks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media Saturday that he just canceled the trip of U.S. representatives going to Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranian side.

"Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work! Besides which, there is tremendous infighting and confusion within their 'leadership.' Nobody knows who is i

Update: 7 dead, more than 20 injured in Colombian bomb attack

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:15:31 GMT

BOGOTA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a bomb attack struck the Colombian municipality of Cajibio, Cauca department, on Saturday, according to local authorities.

Local media reports said a bomb fell onto a bus on the El Tnel section of the Pan-American Highway linking Cali and Popayan. Online images show severe damage to the bus roof and windows, as well as to

Aljamain Sterling calls for title shot after UFC Vegas 116 decision win

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:56 GMT

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After nearly two full slow-paced rounds in the UFC Vegas 116 main event from the Meta APEX Saturday night, former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling found an opening with under a minute left in Round 2 against Youssef Zalal. But it was only the beginning of Sterling's relentless pace.Several submission attempts, including a fourth-round rear-naked choke opport

Seven killed, 20 injured in bombing in southwest Colombia

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:10:07 GMT

BOGOTA, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Seven people were killed in an explosive device blast in a troubled area in south-west Colombia.

Cauca Governor Octavio Guzman said on the X platform that an explosive device was detonated on a road, killing seven civilians and injuring more than 20 others, some of them seriously.

Roadside bomb carnage kills 12 in Colombia

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:45:02 GMT

A suspected remotely detonated explosive device ripped open vehicles on the Pan-American Highway in Cauca

A massive roadside blast tore through a bus and other vehicles on Colombia's Pan-American Highway on Saturday, killing at least 12 people and leaving more than a dozen others wounded in what authorities called a terrorist attack.

The explosion struck the El Tunel sector in Cajibio, Cauc

Roadside bomb carnage kills 12 in Colombia (VIDEOS)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:45:02 GMT

A suspected remotely detonated explosive device ripped open vehicles on the Pan-American Highway in Cauca

Roadside bomb kills 12 in Colombia (VIDEOS)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:45:02 GMT

A suspected remotely detonated explosive device ripped apart vehicles on the Pan-American Highway in Cauca

Roadside bomb kills 12 in Colombia

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:45:02 GMT

A suspected remotely detonated explosive device ripped open vehicles on the Pan-American Highway in Cauca

The explosion struck the El Tunel sector in Cajibio, Cauc

Mercosur-EU trade deal begins May 1

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:01:36 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], April 25 (ANI): The long-anticipated Mercosur-European Union trade agreement is set to come into effect on May 1, signalling a transformative shift in global trade dynamics and Brazil's economic strategy. The deal establishes the largest bilateral free trade zone in the world, encompassing a combined market of 720 million people and a GDP of approximately $22 trillion, as reported by Brasil 247.

Argentine Envoy notes "elevated degree of complementarity" with India

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:59:51 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 25 (ANI): Speaking at the Diplomatic Conclave organised by Woxsen University in Hyderabad, Argentine Ambassador Mariano Caucino stated that 'Argentina and India enjoy a very elevated degree of complementarity'.

The Argentine envoy reminded that India has become the sixth economic partner of the South American nation.

Ambassador Caucino emphasised that 'Our countries ma

RAK Ruler attends cultural event hosted by El Salvador Embassy

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:18:07 GMT

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 25th April, 2026 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, attended a cultural event organised by the Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador in the UAE in Ras Al Khaimah. H.h. was accompanied by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department.

The event was also attended by Gerardo Perez Figu

Aurora Gaming, BetBoom Team close in on PGL Wallachia 8 final

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:19:10 GMT

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Aurora Gaming and BetBoom Team rallied for 2-1 wins on Friday, earning spots in the upper-bracket final of the PGL Wallachia Season 8 event at Bucharest, Romania.

Aurora Gaming roared back against PARIVISION, and BetBoom Team charged past Team Liquid.

Lower-bracket action got underway on Friday, with South America Rejects edging HEROIC 2-1 and Team Falcons t

Update: Chinese Society of International Law issues statement on upholding international law, opposing illegal use of force

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:45:26 GMT

SHANGHAI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Society of International Law on Saturday issued a statement on upholding international law and opposing the illegal use of force.

The statement said that in recent months, there have been grave instances of illegal use of force in Latin America and the Middle East. It solemnly condemns the illegal acts of the United States and Israel, and believes that it is necessary to

Jesus Ferreira ready for reunion as Sounders host FC Dallas

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:05:06 GMT

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Jesus Ferreira is in his second season with the Seattle Sounders, but he always enjoys playing his old club, FC Dallas.

'There's still, like, butterflies,' Ferreira said ahead of the teams' Saturday night match in Seattle. 'Going against your childhood club, the club that you grew up your whole life in ... so, it's exciting. I'm looking forward to it.'

Fer

(SP)PANAMA-PANAMA CITY-TENNIS-SOUTH AMERICAN YOUTH GAMES-FINALS

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:46:11 GMT

(260425) -- PANAMA CITY, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sol Larraya of Argentina celebrate victory after the women's singles final tennis match between Sol Larraya of Argentina and Camila Rodero of Chile at IV South American Youth Games in Panama City, Panama, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Xu Yongzheng)

Cowboys, Ravens square off for NFL's first game in Rio in September

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:55:23 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys will play the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's first game in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the league announced on Friday.

The Cowboys had been announced in early February for the game but not the opponent nor the date, which is Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4:25 p.m. ET at Maracana Stadium. The game will be carried on CBS and Paramount+ as well as the NFL+ app.

Caty McNally beats Victoria Mboko in Madrid for 1st top-10 win

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:55:23 GMT

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Caty McNally recorded the first top-10 victory of her career when she scored a 6-4, 6-1 triumph over No. 10 Victoria Mboko on Friday in the second round of the Madrid Open.

McNally needed just 79 minutes to land her first win in nine attempts against top-10 opponents.

'I feel like I've been knocking on the door for a little while with some of these really great

Dino Prizmic halts Ben Shelton's win streak in Madrid upset

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:55:18 GMT

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Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic earned his first career top-10 win, toppling No. 4 seed Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5) in a marathon three-hour match to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Friday.

Prizmic, 20, was excellent on his serve, winning 70.6% of his service points (77 of 109) and never facing a break point in the match. Shelton had twice as many ace

India never stopped buying Russian oil ex-ambassador

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:07:07 GMT

The US president has realized that he stands to lose more than he would gain by imposing sanctions on New Delhi, Deepak Bhojwani has said

New Delhi "never stopped buying Russian crude" despite US sanctions on two of Russia's biggest oil firms, Deepak Bhojwani, India's former ambassador to several Latin American countries, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Cuba, told RT on Friday.

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Formula 1 returns to Turkiye's Istanbul Park from 2027 as part of new 5-year agreement

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Formula 1 on Friday announced that the Turkish Grand Prix will return to the FIA Formula One World Championship from 2027, with Istanbul Park confirmed on the calendar through the 2031 season following a new agreement with Turkiye's Ministry of Youth and Sports.

The Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED) will be Formula 1's delivery partner for future events.

The T

Global voices unite around Indian diplomat-poet Abhay K's Earth Anthem on 56th Earth Day

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:04:26 GMT

Baku [Azerbaijan], April 24 (ANI): Marking the 56th Earth Day, people across continents came together through poetry, reciting and recording the Earth Anthem, a composition by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K. that calls for a shared sense of planetary belonging.

The worldwide observance saw a chorus of voices from countries including Iran, Azerbaijan, India and Madagascar, reflecting the poem's universal appeal. The

Qualifier Adolfo Daniel Vallejo stuns Grigor Dimitrov in Madrid

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:19:16 GMT

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Qualifier Adolfo Daniel Vallejo of Paraguay won in his ATP Masters 1000 debut as he set aside Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the second round of the Madrid Open.

Vallejo, 21, is just the second Paraguayan to register a Masters 1000 win since the series began in 1990. The other was Ramon Delgado at Indian Wells in

PARIVISION rally in PGL Wallachia playoff opener

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:19:05 GMT

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PARIVISION rallied for a 2-1 win against South America Rejects on Thursday as the playoffs got underway at the PGL Wallachia Season 8 tournament in Bucharest, Romania.

The other three upper-bracket quarterfinals in the $1 million Dota 2 event were decided by sweeps, with Aurora Gaming beating HEROIC, Team Liquid defeating Team Falcons, and BetBoom Team taking dow

Report: Brazil's Eder Militao not expected to miss World Cup

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:05:10 GMT

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Brazil defender Eder Militao is dealing with a thigh injury but is not expected to miss this summer's World Cup, ESPN reported on Thursday.

Militao, 28, sustained his latest injury during Real Madrid's 2-1 win against Alaves in LaLiga on Tuesday.

'Following tests carried out today on our player Eder Militao by Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been di

Galaxy leading scorer Joao Klauss to have foot surgery

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:55:13 GMT

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Los Angeles Galaxy striker Joao Klauss will undergo surgery to repair ligament damage on a foot on Friday and will be sidelined until after the break for the World Cup, head coach Greg Vanney announced.

The Galaxy will return from the break on July 17 against Los Angeles FC.

Klauss has recorded a team-best five goals in eight appearances (seven starts) this s

BRAZIL-BELO HORIZONTE-TEA-COFFEE-ITINERANT EXHIBITION-OPEN

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:45:41 GMT

(260423) -- BELO HORIZONTE, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests take selfies during the opening event of an itinerant exhibition themed "The Flavor Crossing Mountains and Seas: The Tea Route and the Coffee Journey" at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, April 22, 2026. As a part of a series of events held during the "China-Brazil Cultural Year," the itinerant exhibition opened here on Wednes

International journalists explore economic vitality in coastal China

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:19:05 GMT

BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- A group of international journalists visited Shanghai Municipality and Guangdong Province, China's two coastal economic powerhouses, where they observed bustling production lines, a diverse range of robots and dynamic innovation hubs firsthand.

The five-day event was attended by journalists from multiple countries, including the United States, Russia, Britain and France, as part of a

Trump shares letter calling India and China hellholes

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:13:45 GMT

The US president has reposted a podcasters message describing immigrants from the two countries as gangsters with laptops

US President Donald Trump has shared a letter deriding India and China as "hellholes."

Trump reposted the letter from former radio host Michael Savage's podcast Savage Nation on Truth Social on Wednesday.

The post was a criticism of the USbirthright citizenship law

M42 advances global healthcare ambitions with Diaverum's landmark Brazil acquisition

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:56:29 GMT

ABU DHABI, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) -- M42 and its renal care business, Diaverum, on Thursday announced the completion of a strategic acquisition of four clinics in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, from the Lund Group: CDTR and CDTR Prime in Sorocaba, INDI in Itapetininga, and Lund Nefrologia in Itu.

The move takes Diaverum clinics to 18 in Brazil, including three vascular access centres, affirming its long-term co

"Cheese from India makes its mark globally:" PM Modi lauds Indian cheesemakers for their their notable achievement at Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:58:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded Indian cheesemakers for their stellar performance at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, asserting that Indian cheese has successfully 'made its mark' on the global stage.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister highlighted that such international accolades significantly strengthen India's growing artisanal dairy sector.

'Chee

HEROIC, Spirit and SAR reach PGL Wallachia playoffs

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:19:18 GMT

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HEROIC, South America Rejects and Team Spirit secured the final three playoff spots Wednesday at the $1 million PGL Wallachia Season 8 event in Bucharest, Romania.

Sixteen teams began the Dota 2 tournament with the top eight advancing from the Swiss-system group stage. The double-elimination playoffs begin Thursday with all matches best-of-three until Sunday's be

Report: Brazil's Estevao (hamstring) in doubt for World Cup

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:40:23 GMT

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Brazil forward Estevao's participation in this summer's FIFA World Cup reportedly is in jeopardy due to a hamstring injury sustained during Chelsea's weekend loss to Manchester United.

The 18-year-old prodigy suffered a Grade 4 hamstring injury and is 'highly unlikely' to be ready for the start of the North American tournament on June 11, The Athletic reported on Wedne

Xinhua Headlines: China makes major strides in fight against desertification, shares lessons with world

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:45:51 GMT

(260422) -- BEIJING, April 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 30, 2025 shows the border area between the Tengger Desert and a sand-controlling project in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

ED files supplementary chargesheet against UK Citizen Sachin Dev Duggal in money laundering case linked with VN Dhoot

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:02:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a Supplementary Prosecution Complaint before the Rouse Avenue court against Sachin Dev Duggal, a citizen and resident of the United Kingdom, as accused, in a money laundering case against VN Dhoot and 12 others.

Supplementary charge sheet has been filed in the court of Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh on Wednesday.

The court has alre

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva govt moves to block strategic mineral sales, drafts new national policy

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:01:56 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], April 22 (ANI): In a significant policy shift aimed at safeguarding national interests, the government of Brazil is advancing plans to strengthen state oversight of its strategic mineral resources. The move follows controversy surrounding the sale of the Serra Verde mining company to a United States-based firm, raising concerns about foreign control over critical assets.

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Bruno Fernandes could be Ballon d'Or contender if he moves to Man City, suggests Pogba

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:13 GMT

London [UK], April 22 (ANI): Footballer Paul Pogba suggested the star footballer Bruno Fernandes is being held back at Manchester United and could be a Ballon d'Or contender if he moves to another club, such as Manchester City, who have been on a title-winning spree in European football over the years.

Pogba, currently at AS Monaco, was speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Podcast. During the podcast, he suggested that

Paraguay to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from United States

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:58:48 GMT

Asuncion [Paraguay], April 22 (ANI): The South American country Paraguay has said it will accept non-citizens deported from the United States as part of President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Paraguay's Foreign Ministry, cited by Al Jazeera, announced on Tuesday that an initial group of 25 Spanish-speaking deportees will arrive starting Thursday.

'Each case has been eva

PARIVISION, Liquid, Falcons reach PGL Wallachia playoffs

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:55:14 GMT

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PARIVISION, Team Liquid and Team Falcons qualified for the playoffs with victories on Tuesday at the PGL Wallachia Season 8 event in Bucharest, Romania.

In Round 4 action between teams with 2-1 records, PARIVISION defeated South America Rejects 2-1 while Liquid swept HEROIC and Falcons did the same to GamerLegion.

The winners advanc

Mass MS-13 trial held at El Salvador mega-jail

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:19:32 GMT

Seated in neat columns of plastic chairs in the prison's main hall, some 220 defendants are accused of collectively carrying out more than 29,000 murders.

"We burned her genitals and buttocks" one witness said over the loudspeaker, testifying in a mass trial El Salvador's president has compared to those of Nazi leaders at Nuremberg.

Among those on trial are about 20 alleged leaders and dozens of lieutenants

France says climate nixed from G7 talks to avoid spat with US

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:07:11 GMT

Ecology minister Monique Barbut said Group of Seven ministers had made progress on environmental issues even if climate change was studiously avoided on the opening day of the talks.

"If I had tackled the issue head-on, there would have been no G7," Barbut told reporters during a trip to Fontainebleau forest south of the French capital with the visiting ministers.

Earlier, Barbut had said the G7 "must remai

Rights Need to Guide Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

People living near a coal plant in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria breathe air so toxic they describe themselves as prisoners in their own homes. In Louisiana, communities along the petrochem

NM celebrates Earth Day amid environmental regulation rollbacks

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:32 GMT

An event that originated in the United States more than 50 years ago will be celebrated by 1 billion people around the globe this week, including residents and families in Albuquerque.

Earth Day began as a national "teach-in" to promote environmental awareness. That legacy continues at the city's third annual

"The international expansion of our great game has been remarkable. Sou

NFL announces Cowboys will face Baltimore Ravens in Brazil

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:57:48 GMT

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FRISCO, TexasThe Dallas Cowboys will face the Baltimore Ravens on September 27, 2026, in Week 3 of the season for their international game at Maracan Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The game is set for a 3:25 p.m. CT kickoff on CBS.

For just the second time in franchise history and the first time since 2014, the Cowboys will play a regular season game outside the country, a

War as injustice: Why Australia should vote before it fights

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

War should never be an executive reflex it demands democratic consent, because those who pay the price deserve a voice before the first shot is fired, writes DrAdriano Tedde.

LEADERS AROUND THE WORLD are increasingly normalising the prospect of war and urging societies to prepare for it.

Since 2022, rearmament, conscription debates and war statements have intensified across Europe following Russias aggressi

Lo que debes saber antes del NFL Draft 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:27:22 GMT

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El NFL Draft 2026 est a la vuelta de la esquina yKansas City Chiefs se preparan para uno de los momentos ms importantes de esta offseason. La edicin nmero 91 del reclutamiento se llevar a cabo del 23 al 25 de abril en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania, marcando un nuevo captulo en la construccin del roster rumbo a la prxima temporada.

Con un total de nueve selecciones,Kansas Ci

China Focus: Chinese navy hospital ship treats over 26,000 in longest overseas medical mission

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:18:19 GMT

SANYA, April 26 (Xinhua) -- "Is this a 'boat that treats illnesses,' just like yours?" This question was asked by a four-year-old patient from Barbados, sitting in a pediatric consultation room, after receiving a paper boat as a gift from her Chinese doctor.
When she was told yes, she leaned in and gave the paper boat a kiss.
The consultation room where the girl was treated was set up aboard a visiting Ch

Bahia rallies late to hold Santos

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:33:18 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Former Real Madrid and Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose scored a late equalizer as Bahia recovered from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Santos in Brazil's Serie A on Saturday.
Benjamin Rollheiser converted an early penalty and the Argentine winger doubled the visitors' lead with another well-taken spot kick on the stroke of halftime.
Luciano Juba pulled a goal back w

1st LD Writethru: 7 dead, more than 20 injured in Colombian bomb attack

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:15:28 GMT

BOGOTA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a bomb attack struck the Colombian municipality of Cajibio, Cauca department, on Saturday, according to local authorities.
Local media reports said a bomb fell onto a bus on the El Tnel section of the Pan-American Highway linking Cali and Popayan. Online images show severe damage to the bus roof and windows, as well as to

News Analysis: Why "China Shock 2.0" narrative is a distortion of China's growth

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:46:38 GMT

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Recently, some Western media have been peddling the "China Shock 2.0" narrative, portraying China's ascent in high-tech sectors as a new wave of disruption to the global economy.
This catchphrase risks overlooking realities. China's high-quality, competitively priced products have long been a key factor in making advanced technologies more accessible, offering greater certainty in a

Real Madrid's Militao to miss World Cup with hamstring injury

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:46:31 GMT

MADRID, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid's Brazilian international defender Eder Militao will miss this summer's World Cup finals after it was revealed he will need an operation on the hamstring injury he suffered in his side's 2-1 win at home to Deportivo Alaves on Tuesday.
Militao was injured while jumping for a header and although the injury wasn't initially thought to be serious, the club confirmed on Thursd

1st LD-Writethru: Chinese Society of International Law issues statement on upholding international law, opposing illegal use of force

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:45:16 GMT

SHANGHAI, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Society of International Law on Saturday issued a statement on upholding international law and opposing the illegal use of force.
The statement said that in recent months, there have been grave instances of illegal use of force in Latin America and the Middle East. It solemnly condemns the illegal acts of the United States and Israel, and believes that it is necessary t

Rosario Central beats nine-man Estudiantes away

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:45:55 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Enzo Copetti and Julian Fernandez scored in each half as Rosario Central secured a 2-1 away win over nine-man Estudiantes Rio Cuarto in Argentina's Apertura tournament on Friday.
Copetti put his side ahead with a sixth-minute header and Fernandez doubled the advantage with a clinical finish to the top-left corner after Angel Di Maria's through ball.
Mauro Valiente reduce

Flash: Car bomb attack reported near a military unit in Colombia -- media

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:15:24 GMT

Flash: Car bomb attack reported near a military unit in Colombia -- media

Venezuela, Colombia leaders discuss energy, security, trade

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:45:04 GMT

CARACAS, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez and visiting Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday discussed cooperation in such areas as energy, security, tourism and trade.
Speaking after their first meeting, Rodriguez said both sides held "serious and concrete" discussions on combating criminal groups and transnational crime, including plans to strengthen intelligence sharing.

Brazil's Lula undergoes surgery to remove scalp lesion

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:15:21 GMT

SAO PAULO, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent surgery Friday to remove a lesion on his scalp, his medical team said.
The procedure, performed at the Sirio-Libanes Hospital in Sao Paulo, was completed without complications. The 80-year-old president was discharged later in the day, his doctor Roberto Kalil Filho said.
Surgeon Cristina Abdalla said that the lesion,

UAE Ambassador meets Brazil's President of Federal Senate

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:46:10 GMT

BRASILIA, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Sharif Essa Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil, met with Senator Davi Alcolumbre, President of the Federal Senate, Senator Rodrigo Pacheco, and Acir Madeira, Chief of Staff to the President of the Senate.
The meeting explored bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, including regional developments.
The Ambassador also highlighted opp

Pets, plants and a 'coming-of-old-age' story - what to see and watch this week

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:37:17 GMT

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UNGA concludes interactive dialogues with UN secretary-general candidates

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:15:10 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly (UNGA) concluded its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of the next UN secretary-general on Wednesday.
Four candidates vying for the position participated in the dialogues: Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean president and former UN high commissioner for human rights, nominated by Brazil and Mexico; Rafael Grossi, current dire

Britain, France hold multinational military planning conference in London on Strait of Hormuz

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:45:12 GMT

LONDON, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Britain and France on Wednesday co-hosted a two-day multinational military planning conference in London to advance plans for restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with military planners from more than 30 countries attending, according to a statement from the British Ministry of Defense.
The ministry said the meeting, held at Britain's Permanent Joint Headquarters in Nor

Across China: International journalists explore economic vitality in coastal China

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:56:18 GMT

BEIJING, April 22 (Xinhua) -- A group of international journalists visited Shanghai Municipality and Guangdong Province, China's two coastal economic powerhouses, where they observed bustling production lines, a diverse range of robots and dynamic innovation hubs firsthand.
The five-day event was attended by journalists from multiple countries, including the United States, Russia, Britain and France, as part of

Militao suffers hamstring injury as Bernabeu crowd vents frustration at players

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:46:26 GMT

MADRID, April 22 (Xinhua) - - Real Madrid defender Eder Militao suffered a hamstring injury in his side's 2-1 home win over Alaves on Tuesday night.
The Brazil international suffered the injury in an incident that saw him head the ball against the crossbar moments before halftime and he asked for medical assistance as soon as he hit the ground.
Militao was replaced by Antonio Rudiger and will certainly mi

Late Telles header seals Botafogo victory

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:19:35 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Former Manchester United defender Alex Telles scored late as Botafogo edged toward the last 16 of the Copa do Brasil on Tuesday with a 1-0 home win over Chapecoense.
Telles broke the deadlock in the 91st minute at Rio's Olympic Stadium when he timed his run to perfection to meet Vitinho's cross with a header at the far post.
Chapecoense controlled just 31 percent of th

China calls for continued implementation of Colombian peace accord

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:45:36 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 21 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for efforts to implement the Colombian peace agreement.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Colombian peace agreement. Over the past decade, the government and people of Colombia have made tremendous efforts and achieved notable progress toward lasting peace and development, setting a model for resolving conflicts throu

Family of 6 killed in Brazil car crash

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:45:28 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Six members of a single family were killed on Tuesday after their car crashed head-on into a cargo truck in southeastern Brazil's Minas Gerais state, according to official sources.
The accident occurred on a highway in northern Minas Gerais. The car was heading to the northeastern state of Bahia, while the truck was traveling in the opposite direction toward the southern stat

UNGA starts interactive dialogues with UN secretary-general candidates

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:15:39 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, April 21 (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday began its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of the next UN secretary-general, starting with Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean president and former UN high commissioner for human rights.
In remarks to the press before the dialogues, UNGA President Annalena Baerbock said the selection of the secretary-genera

As Colombia elections near, Security Council hears calls for calm

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

While hope for peace is alive in Colombia as the country prepares for presidential elections, the Security Council on Tuesday heard that achieving it and making it last still requires the full implementation of a peace accord signed almost 10 years ago.
Katerine Avella is a former combatant in Colombias decades-long civil war, a peace signatory and a community leader. After the guns fell silent, she created the f

How US presidents shift controversial actions abroad to get around limits at home

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:51:23 GMT

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United Nations Invites Young Leaders in Latin America and Caribbean to Apply for Regional Nuclear Disarmament Initiative

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Registry General Recognises World IP Day

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Recalling Millie Baran, whose mark on the Yiddish world lives on The Forward

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:07:30 GMT
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Serial shoplifter wanted UK jailed in Aberdeen after Tesco thefts

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:37:26 GMT
Serial shoplifter wanted UK jailed in Aberdeen after Tesco thefts

Man arrested for stealing LEGO pieces from boxes, replacing with dried pasta

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:34:12 GMT
Man arrested for stealing LEGO pieces from boxes, replacing with dried pasta

Up to 100,000 Muslim pilgrims from around the world could descend on Suffolk town for festival

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:12:34 GMT
Up to 100,000 Muslim pilgrims from around the world could descend on Suffolk town for festival

Trump evacuated after White House dinner shooting, officer hit

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:36:09 GMT
Trump evacuated after White House dinner shooting, officer hit

Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:33:34 GMT
Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:32:55 GMT
Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:32:47 GMT
Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:37:08 GMT
Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest

Farmers in WA food bowl region take $25 million cyclone hit

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:37:56 GMT
Farmers in WA food bowl region take $25 million cyclone hit

Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:35:47 GMT
Ohio county launches new scholarship program to steer more people into public safety jobs

Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:35:34 GMT
Chicago officer killed in hospital shooting, suspect held

Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:33:47 GMT
Clay County N.C. police K-9 airlifted after acute lung injury from ozone exposure

Up to 100,000 Muslim pilgrims from around the world could descend on Suffolk town for festival

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:07:55 GMT
Up to 100,000 Muslim pilgrims from around the world could descend on Suffolk town for festival

Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:04:04 GMT
Kim Jong Un marks military anniversary with frontline visit, mortar contest

Lincoln man arrested after standoff near 70th, Pioneers

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:11:24 GMT
Lincoln man arrested after standoff near 70th, Pioneers

UPS manager in Lincoln averts $30K scam, police say

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:11:15 GMT
UPS manager in Lincoln averts $30K scam, police say

Nebraska woman dies after being run over by trailer on I-80

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:10:56 GMT
Nebraska woman dies after being run over by trailer on I-80

Ty's Smashy burger challenge held Saturday

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:09:19 GMT
Ty's Smashy burger challenge held Saturday

Lincoln police officer resigns amid sexual misconduct probe

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:09:09 GMT
Lincoln police officer resigns amid sexual misconduct probe

Fairbury teacher on leave amid child abuse investigation

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:08:06 GMT
Fairbury teacher on leave amid child abuse investigation