The US Department of Homeland Security allowed the Iranian football team to enter the country two days before the match against Egypt. The team must leave after Friday's match in Seattle.
The Group G match between Belgium and Egypt ended in a 1-1 draw. In the second match of the first round in Group G, the national teams of Iran and New Zealand will face each other.
US authorities have refuted rumors about restricting the Iranian national team's stay to only the match day. Players were issued visas, but some staff members were denied entry.
An evacuation and a state of emergency have been declared in Wellington due to the threat of 9-meter waves. Roads have been closed and ferry services canceled in the city.
As a result of a 7. 8 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines, 35 people have died and more than 200 are injured. The disaster caused destruction, landslides and a one-meter tsunami.
The United States issued visas to the Iranian national team for participation in the 2026 World Cup 10 days before the match. The first game will take place on June 15.
Pete Hegseth demands that NATO increase defense spending and stop being protectorates. He also noted the "alarming" military buildup of China.
Iran moved its 2026 World Cup base from the USA to Mexico due to security risks. FIFA has officially approved the change of the national team's training location.
Six passengers from the MV Hondius have been isolated in Australia for three weeks. Eleven cases of hantavirus were recorded on the vessel, and three people have died.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.
The Government of New Zealand has introduced sanctions against 20 Russian individuals and legal entities. The restrictions target cybercriminals, propagandists, and payment services.
The Ukrainian Navy struck the tanker Marquise with two kamikaze drones near Tuapse. The sanctioned vessel was used for the illegal transportation of petroleum products.
The US does not plan to ban Iranian athletes from participating in the World Cup. The proposal to replace Iran with the Italian national team remains merely an initiative.
FIFA releases additional tickets for all World Cup matches, introducing more expensive front-row seats. Fans are unhappy with the change in categories and rising prices.
A state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand's capital due to record rainfall and landslides. One person is missing, and the city received 77 mm of precipitation in one hour.
The President offered Ukraine's experience in maritime defense for security in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the importance of unity due to risks to air defense.
In the first quarter of 2026, global electric vehicle sales decreased by 3%. Europe set a record, while the Chinese and US markets showed a decline.
Due to the approaching Cyclone Vaianu, an evacuation and state of emergency have been declared in New Zealand. Winds of up to 130 km/h and waves 13 meters high are expected.
Finland has been the happiest country in the world for the ninth time in a row. Ukraine maintained its position, while the well-being of young people in the West is declining.
Claude's daily downloads in the US reached 149,000, surpassing ChatGPT. Its active audience grew by 183% after Anthropic rejected a deal with the US government.
It will happen on March 3rd at 13:39 Kyiv time. The full moon got its name due to changes in the weather.
This week, a lunar eclipse in Virgo will occur, and Mercury retrograde will continue, affecting global processes and daily life. Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko told how these events will affect each zodiac sign.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mariana Betsa stated that the Russian Federation will not succeed in its imperial plans. Ukraine is entering the fifth year of a full-scale war, enduring intense attacks, but continues to resist.
Australia and New Zealand announced new packages of sanctions and additional financial assistance to Kyiv. This happened on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy signed decrees imposing sanctions against 225 captains of vessels exporting Russian oil products. Sanctions were also imposed on 46 Russian citizens, 2 Iranian citizens, and 44 Russian companies serving the military-industrial complex.
A deep cyclone has hit New Zealand's North Island, leaving tens of thousands of households without power. Flights in Wellington have been canceled due to wind gusts of up to 193 km/h.
New Zealand authorities have updated warnings for extreme rainfall and stormy winds. Extensive flooding has already led to the death of at least one person.
Chevrolet has unveiled an exclusive series of the Corvette Z06 supercar, dedicated to the model's debut in the 12-hour race in Bathurst. Only 12 units have been produced for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Japan plans to join NATO's PURL mechanism to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. Tokyo will finance non-lethal equipment such as radar systems and body armor.
The man who killed 51 Muslim worshippers told the Court of Appeal that he was coerced into pleading guilty due to harsh prison conditions. He is seeking to overturn his guilty plea and life sentence.
