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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia trigger fire at oil facilities, 73 injured

Houthi attacks sparked fires at oil facilities and utilities in southern Saudi Arabia, temporarily suspending operations and marking a major escalation in the renewed conflict with Iran-backed rebels

China exports surge 25% in Aug on strong demand for autos, high tech goods

Exports grew 23.9% year-on-year in July

Modric included in Croatia squad for Nations League 2026-27 edition

When Croatia plays at Czech Republic in its opening Group A game of the Nations League on Sept. 26, Modric will earn his 203rd cap at age 41

Bavuma to lead South Africa in Australia ODIs; de Kock and Coetzee included

Bavuma will lead the Proteas after being rested for an ODI series away against Namibia, starting on Wednesday

Pochettino calls for change in US mindset after Pulisic's Gold Cup snub

Pulisic, the top American player, took himself out of consideration for the 2025 Gold Cup citing the need to rest after his season with AC Milan

Rybakina downs Osaka in US Open 2026; set to meet Zheng in quarterfinal

The No. 2-seeded Rybakina is guaranteed to replace Aryna Sabalenka atop the WTA rankings if she reaches the semifinals in Flushing Meadows

Lazio join Serie A leaders; Real Sociedad claim dramatic victory in Spain

Davide Frattesi scored for the third game in succession as Lazio came from a goal behind to beat Udinese 2-1

Flights to and from Jakarta resume after volcanic eruption forced closure

Flights resumed at major Jakarta airports after Anak Krakatau's eruption caused a two-day closure, disrupting 2,961 services and affecting about 341,000 passengers

Iran hikes gasoline price for heavy consumers as economy struggles

Such gas price increases can be sensitive and contribute to inflation

Empty seats, tired stars: The US Open's post-2 am finishes spark a pushback

Late-night finishes at the US Open have sparked concerns among players, with Alexander Zverev, Venus Williams and others questioning post-midnight scheduling.

Infantino to seek FIFA re-election despite failed World Cup sell-off

Infantino has faced increasing pressure after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup was met with a furious backlash

F1 leader Antonelli seals Italian GP win after epic charge from the back

It took the Mercedes driver fewer than 17 laps to fight his way to the front

Man United suffer late blow as Everton snatch 2-2 draw in Premier League

United twice led at Hill Dickinson Stadium through goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, who looked to have scored the winner in the 88th. But Everton had an answer on both occasions.

US Open 2026: Defending champions Sabalenka, Alcaraz reach quarterfinals

The top-ranked Sabalenka solved some early struggles holding serve and overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-3 on Sunday

Lamine Yamal hits brace as Barcelona seal fourth straight La Liga win

Arsenal rallied to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Premier League, while Manchester United was stunned in added time to draw 2-2 at Everton on Sunday

Iran claims strike on US vessel in Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate

The purported attack came a day after the US military said forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Navy warships being targeted with ballistic missiles

Iran plans 'exclusion zone' near Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions

The new zone will begin from the line of the US naval blockade, extend toward the Hormuz, and from this side continue into the Persian Gulf, said new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council

Flights at Jakarta airport cancelled due to Anak Krakatau volcano eruption

Volcanic ash spread across parts of the capital Jakarta and Lampung province on the southern tip of Sumatra island, Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said

Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz

Republicans in battleground states have been clamouring for the president to open his wallet and spend some of the enormous war chest he has amassed

Putin meets Witkoff, Kushner in Moscow to revive stalled Ukraine talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow as Washington seeks to revive stalled efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.