GUADALAJARA, Mexico — South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 on Thursday and make a winning start to its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in Group A. After a goalless first half at Estadio Guadalajara, Czech captain Ladislav Krejci put his side ahead in the 59th minute with a header from a set piece. South Korea responded quickly, with Hwang In-beom leveling the score eight minutes later after the Asians had created the better chances throughout the match. Czechia thought it had regained the lead when Tomas Soucek headed home from a free kick, but the goal was…
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DUBAI — US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran’s stated version of a proposed deal on stopping the war was not what was agreed to by both sides even as senior officials said Washington and Tehran may sign an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit next week. Trump has taken to social media to condemn Iran after Iranian media reported extensively on terms of a peace deal being hammered out. Iran’s description of the proposed agreement “bears no relation to the truth,” Trump said, labeling the Iranians “very…
The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU) commended Saudi Arabia’s efforts in supporting Arab and Islamic causes, foremost among them the Palestinian cause. It also praised the Kingdom’s role in promoting regional stability, sponsoring dialogue and peace initiatives, and advancing reform and development at the national and Arab levels in line with a forward-looking vision based on stability and sustainability. In the final statement of its 39th conference, the union congratulated Saudi Arabia on assuming the presidency of the current session, represented by Speaker of the Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh. It expressed full confidence in the Kingdom’s leadership and…
Ericsson recently released a new software subscription designed to bring telco-grade AI models directly into basebands and radios. By doing this, the subscription will enable operators to boost 5G performance, automation and energy efficiency without adding new hardware. According to the vendor, the software uses AI models designed to operate in real time within the RAN, supported by continuous learning and agentic AI capabilities for more advanced network operations. The company stated its telco-grade models are built for ultra-low latency inference, with a focus on reliability across diverse RAN environments. The service works with Ericsson 5G Advanced across purpose-built and…
BEIRUT — Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike in the Nabatiyeh area of southern Lebanon on Friday morning, sending a large plume of smoke rising over the horizon as hostilities continue to escalate. The Friday morning strike followed a chaotic Thursday that saw the United States and Iran exchange fire for a second consecutive day. The crossfire was triggered after US President Donald Trump issued a warning that Tehran would pay a heavy price for what Washington characterises as stalled negotiations. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued overnight into Friday across southern Lebanon. In towns such as Marjayoun and Qlayaa, residents continue…
TOLEDO, Spain — Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in tourism, with Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb calling for practical joint action to enhance the sector’s resilience amid global economic and geopolitical challenges. Al-Khateeb represented the Kingdom at the 126th session of the Executive Council of the UN Tourism, held in Toledo, Spain, from June 10 to 11. Speaking during the opening session, Al-Khateeb said the tourism industry continues to demonstrate a strong ability to adapt and recover despite global challenges. “Tourism continues to prove its resilience and adaptability, making it a key pillar of national economies…
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the successful implementation of the operational plan for the Haramain High Speed Railway during the 1447 AH Hajj season, with the railway transporting more than 1.16 million passengers through 5,569 trips linking Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah Main Station, King Abdulaziz International Airport Station, and King Abdullah Economic City Station. The service supported the smooth movement of pilgrims and facilitated their travel between destinations connected by the railway network throughout the season. The Haramain High Speed Railway recorded outstanding performance during the Hajj season, achieving an on-time performance rate exceeding 98%. The number of daily…
Stuart Hubbard, Global Senior Director, AI and Advanced Development, Zebra Technologies, discusses the intelligence supercycle, ACI and multimodal AI in this exclusive Q&A. The concept of an “Intelligence Supercycle” suggests a rapid shift in how decisions and work are done—what are the most immediate, tangible changes manufacturers should expect on the factory floor in the next 2–3 years? There have been several supercycles or industrial leaps, each marked by specific technologies that transformed and shaped work and society long term. Steam power, electricity, computing and digitalisation brought about new ways of working, new jobs, and whole new industries with possibilities…
WASHINGTON —President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jay Clayton to be his next director of national intelligence, replacing his earlier controversial choice, Bill Pulte. Clayton is currently the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and was chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Few people anywhere in the Legal Community are respected at the level of Jay,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible.” The selection of Clayton comes amid a firestorm over Trump’s earlier decision to make top housing…
BEIJING — Chinese security officers have arrested an American citizen who studies politics in Myanmar, accusing him of spying and endangering Chinese national security. U Min Zin was arrested in early June, according to the New York Times. He disappeared on June 3 while in Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan Province, which borders Myanmar. China confirmed Min Zin’s arrest at a press conference on Friday afternoon, saying he was suspected of spying and endangering China’s national security. The Chinese government has notified the US consulate general in the southern city of Guangzhou, according to Lin Jian, a spokesman for…