Google Search recorded its highest-ever queries per second after Argentina's World Cup winning goal against Egypt on Tuesday, driven by Lionel Messi's performance. The company announced the record wit…
Egypt manager Hossam Hassan accused FIFA of rigging the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina to keep Lionel Messi in the tournament for marketing purposes, after Egypt lost 3-2 despite a…
The World Cup 2026 quarterfinals are set with France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland advancing. Egypt alleges officiating bias after a controversial VAR decision …
Iran was eliminated from the World Cup after Austria scored a last-second goal to tie Algeria, denying Iran advancement on tiebreakers. The team played amid tight U.S. travel restrictions and geopolit…
Seattle's World Cup 'Pride Match' between Iran and Egypt highlights the city's LGBTQ+ inclusivity amid opposition from both countries, where same-sex relations are illegal. FIFA will allow rainbow fla…
African Union ministers met in Tangier, Morocco, in April to discuss AI as governments across the continent race to develop strategies and attract investment, but concerns grow over foreign control of…
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team is still being treated unfairly by the U.S. at the World Cup due to travel restrictions and visa refusals, forcing them to curtail training ahead of their match…
Egypt and Iran, two countries with harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws, will face off in a World Cup 'Pride Match' in Seattle during the city's LGBTQ+ celebrations. Both nations have asked FIFA to cancel the pride…
Underdogs dominated the first five days of the 2026 World Cup, with eight of 16 matches ending in ties, including Cape Verde's 0-0 draw against Spain, the biggest upset so far. The trend continued Mon…
President Lee Jae Myung will attend the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, to discuss global challenges including wars in Ukraine and Iran, financial instability, and AI risks. This marks the secon…
The 52nd G7 Leaders Summit convenes in Evian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June 2026, with the agenda dominated by the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, global economic imbalances, critical mineral sourc…
Telnyx expanded its two-way local voice coverage to Egypt, Iraq, and Qatar, reaching 93 countries with local calling capabilities. The expansion supports sales efforts in the Middle East and maintains…
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a draft framework for an agreement to end the war with Iran has been "largely negotiated," including the reopening of the Strait o…
According to public statements from officials on Saturday, the U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a potential deal to end their ongoing conflict, following a fragile two-month ceasefire and weeks of n…
Several U.S. schools have canceled or pressured speakers to withdraw from graduation speeches due to student complaints about their political views, including controversial remarks on the Israeli-Pale…
Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa have each drafted AI strategies since January 2025 that identify dependence on U.S. tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Meta as a security threat…