Uzbek supporters flooded streets after the team qualified for the World Cup knockouts — the first Central Asian nation to reach the elimination stage of the tournament.
Category: International
Kemar Roach Takes His 300th Test Wicket as West Indies Beat Sri Lanka in an Emphatic Innings Victory
The West Indian fast bowler reached the milestone in the decisive match as Sri Lanka were bowled out cheaply in both innings with no batter in the top six reaching double figures.
Argentina World Cup Qualifier Advances as Group Winners Despite Messi’s Limited Impact on Final Group Match
Argentina booked their Round of 32 spot comfortably after a 3-3 draw with Algeria with coach Mascherano highlighting the team’s resilience without their legendary star.
Venezuela Death Toll Official Count Nears 1,500 With Thousands More Still Unaccounted For
Venezuelan officials updated the death toll to at least 1,450 as search operations continue past the 72-hour golden window with over 68,900 people still reported missing.
Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Is Closed After US Strikes — US Military Immediately Disputes the Assertion
Iran’s military command announced it had shut down shipping through the strategic waterway but the US military rejected the claim saying the strait remained navigable.
Trump Requests $88 Billion Supplemental Funding Package Focused on Iran War Funds Farm Aid and Ebola Response
The White House asked Congress for emergency supplemental funding to cover ongoing military operations in the Middle East agricultural relief and an expanding Ebola response.
Venezuela Earthquake: Over 12,700 People Displaced as Families Demand Heavy Machinery for Rescue Efforts
Relatives of missing earthquake victims in Venezuela are demanding that authorities deploy more powerful equipment to clear the massive amounts of concrete and debris.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns After Months of Political Pressure — Labour Party to Choose New Leader
Starmer’s departure triggers a Labour leadership contest with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham expected to succeed him as the party navigates a difficult economic environment.
Man Arrested in Montenegro Over Alleged $3.4 Billion Cyberattack Against US Financial Institutions
Montenegrin authorities detained a suspect linked to one of the largest known cyberattacks on American financial infrastructure drawing praise from US law enforcement.
Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed Begins Another Term After Dominant Performance in National Elections
Abiy Ahmed secured another mandate as prime minister consolidating his political dominance following elections that international observers described with mixed assessments.