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MEXICO CITY — A Saudi manufacturer has contributed to preparations for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after supplying advanced construction materials for the renovation of Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium. Saudi-listed company FIPCO said its subsidiary, FIPCO Industries, supplied more than 4,000 square meters of Saudi-made PVC technical fabrics for use in the stadium’s roofing and architectural structures. The materials were airlifted from Saudi Arabia to Mexico as part of the redevelopment of Azteca Stadium, which has a capacity of more than 100,000 spectators and is set to become the first venue in football history to…
MEXICO CITY — Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin headlined a star-studded opening ceremony for FIFA World Cup 2026 before more than 80,000 fans at the revamped Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday. The performances set the stage for the opening match between co-host Mexico and South Africa as the first-ever 48-team World Cup officially got underway. The colorful ceremony featured music, entertainment and celebrations reflecting the tournament’s global appeal, with supporters from around the world filling the iconic stadium ahead of kickoff. This photo gallery captures some of the standout moments from the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening…
Canada is proposing a social media ban for children and teenagers under the age of 16. A move that mirrors a similar law being passed in Australia, which has been noticed by governments worldwide. But unlike Australia’s law, tech firms could sidestep Canada’s ban if they demonstrate they have policies to minimise harm to minors. The law includes sweeping measures to regulate AI chatbots and curtail “harmful content” online. It would create a regulator to ensure tech firms comply. Some free speech groups have warned it would expand censorship. It comes amid calls from parents and advocates to bolster children’s…
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MEXICO CITY — Saudi Pro League top scorer Julián Quiñones and veteran striker Raúl Jiménez scored as co-host Mexico opened FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 victory over South Africa before a capacity crowd of 80,824 at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday. Quiñones gave Mexico the lead in the ninth minute, becoming the first goalscorer of the tournament, before Jiménez doubled the advantage with a header in the 66th minute. South Africa’s task became more difficult after Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane were both sent off, leaving the Africans to finish the Group A clash with nine players. Mexico…
TOLEDO, SPAIN — A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, held extensive talks with French and Indonesian delegations led by tourism ministers with regard to further deepening bilateral cooperation and partnership in the vital tourism sector. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 126th session of the Executive Council of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Toledo, Spain on Thursday. During their meeting, Al-Khateeb and French Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power Serge Papin discussed the longstanding strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France in the tourism…
Mike Chen, Senior Regional Sales Manager, Synology. If critical systems went down tonight, the real question for any organisation would not be whether backup copies exist. It would be whether the business can restore operations quickly, cleanly, and with minimal disruption by the next day. Data protection can no longer be treated as a passive IT function or a routine compliance task.. It is fast becoming a continuous business discipline, one that is tied directly to resilience, operational continuity, and an organisation’s ability to recover with confidence when disruption occurs. For many businesses, ‘backup readiness’ is still defined by the simple existence…
Rescuers searched the rubble of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the worst hit by a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 37 people and injured hundreds, to reach two people still believed to be trapped inside. The 7.8-magnitude quake, which triggered tsunami warnings across several countries, struck early on Monday morning about 20 km (12.4 miles) off the coast of Sarangani province, with tremors felt strongly across Mindanao and as far as the city of Manado, 420 km (261 miles) away on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Officials said they hoped the death…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had canceled planned military strikes against Iran, saying discussions with Tehran had reached the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and that a potential agreement was nearing completion. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had called off strikes and bombings that were scheduled for Thursday evening after what he described as progress in negotiations with Iran. He claimed that key elements of the discussions had been approved by multiple parties, including the United States and several regional countries. “The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and…