Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona
World 14:03 24/05/2026Iran will base their squad in the Mexican border city of Tijuana during this year's World Cup after soccer's world governing body FIFA approved a request to move the training camp from Arizona, the head of Iran's football federation said on Saturday.
Anxiety, anticipation as World Cup one-month countdown begins
World 13:41 11/05/2026The one-month countdown to the 2026 World Cup gets under way on Monday with anticipation crashing into anxiety as soaring ticket prices, political tensions in Donald Trump's America and the war in Iran cast an early shadow over the football showpiece.
Iran conflict hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion
World 14:26 26/04/2026SURAT, INDIA -- A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran conflict is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M.
Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion they should replace Iran at World Cup
World 09:38 24/04/2026The suggestion by an envoy of Donald Trump that Italy should replace Iran at this year's World Cup provoked embarrassment from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media reminding readers that the idea has a very familiar feel.
Iran embassy responds to proposal facilitating Vietnamese vessels through Hormuz Strait
Vietnam News 14:31 12/04/2026Iran’s Chargé d’Affaires to Vietnam Mohammad Mirali Mohammadi has confirmed ongoing coordination between Vietnamese and Iranian authorities regarding a proposal to facilitate the passage of Vietnamese vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, amid continued tensions in the Middle East.
'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, FIFA's Infantino tells AFP
World 11:35 01/04/2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East conflict.
Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit
World 11:07 27/03/2026MADRID - The Iranian embassy in Spain said on Thursday that Iran would be receptive to any request from Madrid related to the Strait of Hormuz because Spain respects international law, in what is the first such concession offered to an EU state.
Iran conflict complicates WHO's emergency medical supply routes
World 10:56 27/03/2026The World Health Organization is finding other routes to deliver emergency medical supplies from its Dubai hub to crises such as Lebanon via long overland journeys, an official said, but rising fuel costs could hamper shipments if the Iran conflict persists.
Migrant workers bear brunt of Iran attacks in Gulf
World 14:06 17/03/2026Bangladeshi migrant Ahmad Ali, 55, was doing his regular round delivering drinking water to residents in the United Arab Emirates when Iran launched its first retaliatory attacks against Gulf countries.
Netanyahu posts video in response to Iran rumours that he is dead
World 13:30 16/03/2026JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video of himself getting a cup of coffee and chatting with his aide on Sunday, after rumours that he was dead or injured were aired by Iranian state media and spread online in Iran.
G7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves, French source says
World 17:30 09/03/2026G7 finance ministers will on Monday discuss the possible release of emergency oil reserves, a French government source said, in response to surging oil prices resulting from the Middle East conflict.
Global oil, gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz
World 14:46 03/03/2026SINGAPORE - Global oil and gas shipping rates soared, with supertanker costs in the Middle East hitting all-time highs, as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensified after Tehran targeted ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data and industry sources on Tuesday.
