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No Neymar for Brazil's last friendlies before Ancelotti names his WC squad

Neymar was left out of Brazil's friendlies in the United States this month. The 34-year-old former captain has struggled to be fit since he tore his ACL in October 2023.

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 6:29 PM IST

Iran women footballers granted asylum, spotted training in Brisbane

Seven women initially accepted the asylum offer before five changed their minds and said they would return to Iran.

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Champions League: Real, PSG and Bodo Glimt protect 3-goal leads in Ro16

Protecting three-goal leads, Champions League heavyweights Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain will look to clinch their places in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 6:04 PM IST

New Zealand beat South Africa by 68 runs in 2nd T20, series level 1-1

Devon Conway topped all scorers with 60 as New Zealand beat South Africa by 68 runs in the second Twenty20 to level their five-match series at 1-1 on Tuesday.

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

EU patrol boat capsizes near Greek island; Estonian ambassador rescued

The Frontex patrol boat sank off the tiny Greek island of Kastellorizo after capsizing, the coast guard said

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

Federal judge blocks US govt from slimming down vaccine recommendations

The decision halts an order by Kennedy to end broad recommendations for all children to be vaccinated against various diseases

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

War rages as Israel expand attacks in Lebanon, Iran chokes shipping

Fears of a global energy crisis persisted, even as a small number of ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

400 killed in Pakistan strike on Afghanistan hospital treating drug users

Afghanistan accused Pakistan's military of targeting a Kabul hospital in airstrikes, with the country's Health Ministry spokesman saying more than 200 people had been killed

Updated On: 17 Mar 2026 | 6:29 AM IST

Trump may delay China trip over Iran war, not to pressure Hormuz: Bessent

Bessent said any delay to Trump's trip to Beijing would not be because of disagreements over the Iran war or efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 6:03 PM IST

Iran hits Gulf neighbours, chokes oil shipping as energy crisis fears grow

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called claims that his country may be seeking a negotiated end to the war 'delusional'

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

Fernandes closes in on PL assist record as Man Utd beat Aston Villa 3-1

Bruno Fernandes moved closer to breaking the Premier League 's assists record as Manchester United tightened its grip on Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Gulf investors likely to keep funding Africa renewables despite Iran war

Investors made wealthy by the Gulf region's abundant oil and gas increasingly are turning to Africa's clean energy sector

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

Neymar struggles for Santos as World Cup hopes hang in the balance

Neymar's troubled path to the upcoming World Cup narrowed further after his subdued performance for Santos in a 1-1 home draw against rival Corinthians in a Brazilian league match.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

Raphinha's hattrick helps Barca beat Sevilla and stay 4 points clear on top

Raphinha scored a hat trick, including two goals from the penalty spot, as Barcelona reclaimed its four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Barcelona members re-elect Joan Laporta for five more years as president

Joan Laporta was reelected as the president of FC Barcelona for another five years after winning a leadership vote among members of the Spanish soccer powerhouse.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka clinch first titles at Indian Wells

The No. 2-ranked Sinner beat Medvedev for the ninth time in their last 10 matches to claim his first title at the California desert tournament.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Why France is boosting military presence in West Asia as Macron eyes talks

Macron said that France's military involvement is strictly "defensive" and aims to avoid making the country a party to the war

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

US-China trade talks begin in Paris, paving way for Trump-Xi summit

The delegations, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, convened in the French capital in the morning

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

Germany rules out joining Strait of Hormuz security mission for now

Germany's foreign minister also said he is sceptical about expanding the EU's naval mission in Red Sea, called Operation Aspides, to the Strait of Hormuz because it hasn't been effective

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 8:11 AM IST

CEOs of US airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security

As the latest partial shutdown drags on, there have been long security lines at a growing number of US airports

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 7:50 AM IST