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Iran said no one can exclude it from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareplus 2 googleAdd Al Jazeera to GoogleinformationIran has said no one can exclude Iran from the Soccer World Cup later this year, in response to US President Donald Trump’s warning that the “life and safety” of the team would be at risk.The Iranian team also said in a social media post Thursday that the United States should not be…
On January 2, 2026 in London, England, people visit the observation deck in Greenwich Park on a sunny but cold day with a view of Canary Wharf financial district in the distance.Henry Nichols AFP | Getty ImagesThe UK economy was flat in January as growth continued to slow even before the war between the US and Iran triggered a global energy price shock. The preliminary figures released on Friday were lower than the 0.2% month-on-month growth rate in gross domestic product (GDP) expected by economists polled by Reuters. The economic growth rate in December was 0.1%. The UK economy grew…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Friday. The US opened 60 more trade investigations last night as the Trump administration continues to seek alternatives to the now overturned presidential mandate. The new investigation focuses on forced labor trade practices.Stock futures rose this morning after a negative session.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Formal talkOn March 12, 2026, a foreign tanker carrying Iraqi heavy oil caught fire and was damaged in Iraqi territorial waters after an unidentified attack targeted two foreign tankers near Basra,…
On March 12, 2026 in Muscat, Oman, the tanker Kalisto is anchored in Port Sultan Qaboos as traffic is backed up in the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Benoît Tessier | ReutersBrent crude oil, the world benchmark, hovered near $100 on Friday morning as the war between the United States and Iran heads into its third week. brent futures As of 7:49 a.m. ET, the price was down 1.13% at $99.32 a barrel. The U.S. closed above $100 on Thursday. West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil Futures It fell 2.07% to $93.75 per barrel.Stock…
A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker tanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, killing four US service members, the US military said, adding that the accident was “not caused by hostile or friendly fire.” U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement early Friday that efforts to rescue the two other members aboard the plane continued. An earlier statement said the two planes were involved in an accident over western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, the Pentagon’s name for the war with Iran. “One aircraft crashed in western Iraq, the second landed safely. The crash was not caused by hostile…
China will face Taiwan in the hotly contested quarter-finals of the Women’s Asian Cup, which has already become a political focal point.listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished March 13, 2026March 13, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareplus 2 googleAdd Al Jazeera to GoogleinformationChina’s coach Ante Milicic called on his players to be “calm and confident” in Saturday’s Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final match against Taiwan.The reigning champion is aiming for a record-extending 10th continental title, but is wary of an opponent who has shown improvement as the tournament progresses.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listTaiwan lost to…
Andrei Kelin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the UK, spoke to PA at the Russian Ambassador’s Residence in London. Photo date: Monday, February 21, 2022.Aaron Chown – Pennsylvania Images | Pa Images | Getty ImagesRussia’s ambassador to the UK told CNBC that the US and Israel’s war against Iran is “unfortunate” and that its goals and exit strategy remain unclear.Andrei Kelin said Russia has “great sympathy” for the Iranian government and said the “best end” to the escalating war in the Middle East would be “to just show them how stupid they are.””We’re still trying to understand what President…
Who: Real Madrid vs ElcheContent: Spanish soccer La LigaLocation: Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, SpainWhen: Saturday, March 14th, 9pm (20:00 GMT)How to follow: Al Jazeera Sports live coverage starts at 17:00 Japan timeAfter stumbling and dismal performances in Spain’s La Liga in recent years, Real Madrid regained momentum with a big win in the UEFA Champions League in midweek.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listNow, La Liga’s record winners turn their focus back to catching league leaders and defending champions Barcelona in Spain’s top flight.Elche arrived in Madrid with great concerns, sitting one place above the relegation zone.Al Jazeera Sports has…
On March 11, 2026, an LPG gas tanker is stuck in the Strait of Hormuz in Sinas, Oman, amid the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Benoît Tessier | ReutersIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian within hours of Tehran’s new supreme leader vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as New Delhi scrambles to reduce energy supply risks.This is Prime Minister Modi’s first call to Iran since the outbreak of war, as the world’s third-largest oil importer and second-largest liquefied petroleum gas consumer grapples with rising energy costs and panic buying amid a…
Advocacy groups and community members protest against data center laws outside the Texas State Capitol on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Austin.Austin American Politician/Hearst Newspapers | Hearst Newspapers | Getty ImagesCompanies rushing to build the massive infrastructure needed for the artificial intelligence boom are facing a growing backlash over electricity prices as households and policymakers question whether data centers are driving up electricity prices.However, a recent report from semiconductor research firm Semi-Analysis argued that data center expansion is only part of the picture, and that market design and policy decisions play a larger role in these energy price increases than…