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VANCOUVER, CANADA / MENA Newswire / – Egypt recorded their first FIFA World Cup win with a 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand in Group G at BC Place in Vancouver. The result ended Egypt’s long wait for a tournament victory. It also came against the lowest-ranked team in the 2026 World Cup field. New Zealand entered the tournament at No. 85 in the FIFA men’s ranking. New Zealand led in the first half through Finn Surman. Egypt responded after the break through Mostafa Zico, who scored in the 58th minute. Mohamed Salah then put Egypt ahead nine minutes later.…

TOKYO / MENA Newswire / – Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose above 72,000 for the first time on Monday, setting a fresh record as Tokyo equities extended a sharp June rally. The benchmark share average gained 1.4 percent to 72,247.21 in morning trade. It earlier touched an intraday peak of 72,269.64. The move marked another major milestone for Japan’s stock market after the index closed above 70,000 for the first time last week. The broader Topix also advanced, rising 1.1 percent to 4,089.59. Both indexes reflected broad demand for Japanese shares during the session. Market data showed 146 Nikkei 225 components…

SINGAPORE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Giti Tire’s new GitiSynergy H3 has been launched with OE nominations on the all-electric BMW iX1 and BMW iX2. This dedicated OE pattern will be supplied in size 245/40 R20 99Y XL and has been specifically engineered to meet a range of key performance and sustainability targets. The tyre delivers very low rolling resistance and noise, extended wear life, an aerodynamic sidewall design and records the highest EU Rolling Resistance label rating of A.The GitiSynergy H3 will carry the star symbol on the sidewall, indicating BMW Group approval in accordance with the manufacturer’s OE specifications.Giti Tire…

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON / Content Syndication Services / – The United States beat Australia 2-0 on Friday in a FIFA World Cup Group D match at Seattle Stadium, reaching the Round of 32 with one group game left. The co-hosts moved to six points from two matches. Australia stayed on three points after its first loss of the tournament. The match drew 66,925 fans and gave the U.S. a second straight group-stage win. The United States scored both goals before halftime. Folarin Balogun forced the opener in the 11th minute with a run down the left side. His low ball into…

ACCRA, GHANA / MENA Newswire / – Emirates will add four weekly flights between Dubai and Accra from July 12, increasing its Ghana service to 11 flights a week. The added Dubai Accra flights will operate with the airline’s existing daily service. The move expands seat capacity on one of the airline’s West Africa routes and adds more travel options between Ghana and the United Arab Emirates. The new Dubai to Accra service will operate as EK789. It will depart Dubai at 03:30 and arrive in Accra at 07:40, using local times. The return service, EK790, will leave Accra at…

KINSHASA, CONGO / MENA Newswire / – Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 896, including 232 deaths, according to the latest government situation data. The increase included 21 new confirmed cases and six new deaths in the 24 hours covered by the report. The figures point to a sharp rise in eastern Congo, where the outbreak has spread across affected health zones. The outbreak involves Bundibugyo virus disease, a form of Ebola for which no approved vaccine or specific treatment exists. Health authorities confirmed the outbreak in May. Cases have affected Ituri, North…

BEIJING, CHINA / MENA Newswire / – China activated a Level-IV flood emergency response for five provinces as forecasters warned of heavy to extremely heavy rain through June 25. The Ministry of Water Resources placed Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan and Guizhou under the response on Thursday. The action marks the lowest level in China’s four-tier emergency system. Level I carries the most serious designation. The alert covers central and eastern areas facing rising flood risks. The heavy rain forecast has raised concern over river levels, reservoirs and low-lying areas. Smaller waterways in affected regions face risks of exceeding warning marks.…

HOUSTON, TEXAS / MENA Newswire / – Portugal opened its FIFA World Cup Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s ineffective attacking display became a central part of a frustrating result. João Neves gave Portugal an early lead, but Yoane Wissa equalized before halftime. DR Congo then held firm as Portugal failed to convert pressure into a winning goal. Neves scored in the sixth minute after Pedro Neto delivered a cross into the area. The header put Portugal ahead and gave Roberto Martínez’s side early control. Portugal…

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / MENA Newswire / – Dubai World Trade Centre has partnered with -45dB to introduce sound-reduced modular meeting spaces across its venues, adding private rooms and pods for high-traffic exhibitions and events. The partnership covers sites including Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre. DWTC announced the agreement on June 17, 2026, as part of its venue services for organisers and exhibitors. The new offering includes modular meeting pods, flexible conference rooms and sound-reduced structures that can operate inside busy exhibition halls. The spaces provide up to 45 decibels of sound reduction, according…

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE / EuroWire / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The talks focused on UAE-Egypt relations, regional stability and international cooperation. The meeting took place during the 52nd G7 Summit, held from June 15 to 17 under the French presidency. Sheikh Mohamed and El-Sisi reviewed bilateral ties and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across several sectors. The two leaders also addressed support for both countries’ development priorities. Their meeting added a UAE-Egypt track to wider summit diplomacy in France, where invited partner…