FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Group H clash

June 22, 2026 6:32 AM

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Group H clash

In FIFA World Cup 2026, Cape Verde held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in their Group H match in Florida today. Cape Verde took the lead in the 21st minute through Kevin Pina, who scored a stunning direct free kick and registered his country’s first-ever World Cup goal. Uruguay responded with two goals from Maxi Araújo and Agustín Canobbio to go ahead. However, Cape Verde equalised through Hélder Varela, who took advantage of a defensive error to make it 2-2. The result leaves both teams on two points go...

Iran, Iraq Filmmakers Spotlight Censorship at IFFI

November 26, 2025 4:05 PM

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Iran, Iraq Filmmakers Spotlight Censorship at IFFI

Filmmakers from Iran and Iraq came together at an IFFI press conference to present two films. Despite differing cinematic traditions, both teams highlighted how censorship shapes the daily lives of ordinary people.     Representing Iran’s My Daughter’s Hair (Raha), which is competing for Best Debut Feature, director Seyed Hesam Farahmand Joo said the film draws from his own experiences and reflects the struggles of Iranian women. Producer Saeid Khaninamaghi noted that sanctions have eroded Iran’...

Iran Rejects G7 claims of military support to Russia

November 14, 2025 8:22 AM

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Iran Rejects G7 claims of military support to Russia

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the G7’s latest statement as baseless and irresponsible.     The G7 had accused Iran of supplying military support to Russia in the Ukraine war and urged Tehran to comply with UNSC resolutions, the NPT, and fully cooperate with the IAEA, including allowing inspections.     The G7 also called on Iran to engage in direct talks with the US and abide by UN sanctions reinstated through the snapback mechanism.     Baghaei condemned the G7 fo...