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FIFA Congress expected to advance North American bid for 2026 World Cup

FIFA’s 211 members will vote today on who will host the 2026 World Cup.

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US Federal Reserve board to raise short-term interest rates at two-day policy meeting

Investors and borrowers alike will be awaiting the US Federal Reserve’s policy announcements after a…

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South Koreans set to continue backing President Moon’s agenda in local elections

Some 4,000 local government seats will be up for grabs in South Korea today, including…

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Afghan government begins ceasefire as UN envoy suggests peace talks possible

Afghan government forces will begin a ceasefire with Taliban forces, starting today to June 20.…

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Trump and Kim to make history with first ever leader’s summit in Singapore

With both leaders unpredictable and headstrong, today’s summit will have huge implications for security in Asia.

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Brexit bill back in the lower house after significant amendments made by Lords

Following numerous changes by the opposition-controlled upper house, the United Kingdom’s EU withdrawal bill will…

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US State Department shortens Chinese student visa’s for critical technological sectors

Beginning today, the United States will start giving shortened visas to Chinese international students that…

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Global emerging market challenges and political risk threaten Turkey’s growth prospects

Turkey is due to release its economic and GDP data for the second quarter today,…

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Foreign ministers of the Normandy Four seek to break deadlock in Ukraine peace process

The Normandy Four­­—Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France—will meet in Berlin today to relaunch conflict resolution talks between Moscow and Kiev.

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Tbilisi anti-government demonstrations protest leniency of teenage murder sentences

The father of one of the victims is leading the protests and has demanded the entire government resign.