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Caribbean nations named as T20 World Cup venues but no Jamaica

Seven Caribbean countries will host matches at next year's T20 World Cup, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday.

Russia should help us with supply of LNG, wheat and fertilisers / Lavrov’s visit consolidates Bangladesh-Russia relations

Lavrov made strong statements on US interference and Russia’s commitment to working with its partners to prevent any outside “dictates.”

Spain defender Alba retires from international duty

Spain defender Jordi Alba has retired from international football, the Spanish football federation said Friday.

NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims

American NBA stars ripped world sprint king Noah Lyles on social media for comments saying he is offended when teams declare themselves "world champions" for winning an NBA crown.

Weah off the mark as Juventus down Madrid

United States international Timothy Weah scored the first goal of his Juventus career as the Italian giants defeated Real Madrid 3-1 in a pre-season friendly in Florida on Wednesday.

Holders USA stumble into last 16 but Dutch rampant

England will hope to have far less trouble when the European champions look to get the draw they need against China to reach the knockouts as Group D winners

Smith scores brace to power holders USA past Vietnam

The four-times champions have put their trust in the next generation this year and were rewarded with a showstopping performance from the 22-year-old forward, who also provided the assist for co-captain Lindsey Horan's goal in the second half

Changed role, same goal for Rapinoe at fourth and final World Cup

Megan Rapinoe has embraced a different role for the United States as the decorated veteran bids to bow out from the World Cup with a third title in a row.

World Cup set for lift-off with women's football at all-time high

The first 32-team Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, with the United States favourites to win an unprecedented third consecutive title in a landmark month for women's football.

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

Never engaged in talks about taking over St Martin's: US spokesperson

The US has never engaged in any conversations with Bangladesh about taking over the St Martin’s Island, said US State Department in response to recent remarks by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023

Balogun strike helps USA to Nations League title

Arsenal striker Balogun, making just his second appearance since switching his national team allegiance from England, grabbed the second goal for the US after Chris Richards had headed them in front in the 12th minute

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

US book spot in ODI World Cup final qualifier

The U.S. have never qualified for the ODI World Cup but are assured of a place in next year's T20 World Cup, which they will co-host with West Indies.

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

4 fully funded Creative Writing MFA programs in the US worth exploring

While Canada, and now some programs in the UK, have also started offering the degree, it is in the United States that it is most common and rigorous.

January 11, 2023
January 11, 2023

Russian Muppets or American Puppets?

Where academics and strategists have failed, perhaps the denizens of Sesame Street might succeed

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

What Price McCarthy?

The extremists have won in the race for the US Speaker of the House

January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023

Eating the Last Cannibal

For political figures like Trump and Putin, courage is redefined as a willingness to break the state’s laws if the state’s own interests – or their own – demand it. The implication is that civilisation endures only if there are brave patriots who will do the dirty work. This is a decidedly right-wing form of “heroism.” It is easy to act nobly on behalf of one’s country – short of sacrificing one’s life for it – but only the strong of heart can bring themselves to commit crimes for it.

December 24, 2022
December 24, 2022

US announces in-person interview waivers for certain visa applicants in 2023

The United States has extended the authority of consular officers to waive in-person interviews for certain non-immigrant visa categories throughout 2023.

December 3, 2022
December 3, 2022

Netherlands 1-2 USA: What's your prediction?

The round of 16 kicks off with Group A champions Netherlands taking on the runners-up of Group B USA. 

November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022

'The next 10 years for U.S. soccer has a bright future'

Relief and utter joy washed over American fans on Tuesday as the United States beat Iran 1-0 in a nailbiter to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, after they shockingly failed to reach the 2018 tournament.