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World Boxing Clears Russians and Belarusians to Compete Under Neutral Status

The decision restores access under IOC-style neutrality with strict screening for links to the war in Ukraine.

World Aquatics Restores Flags and Anthems for Russia and Belarus in Senior Events

World Aquatics Restores Russia and Belarus to Full Participation With Flags and Anthems

Iran Pushes FIFA To Move U.S. World Cup Games to Mexico

Russia Announces Payouts to Barred Athletes, Vows Push for Full Olympic Return

Iran Presses FIFA To Move World Cup Matches to Mexico as FIFA Holds Line on U.S. Schedule

Mexico Says It Can Host Iran’s World Cup Matches After Relocation Request to FIFA

AFC Expects Iran to Play World Cup as Five Women End Asylum Bids and Depart Australia

Iraq Secures Charter to Mexico as AFC Signals Iran Still Set for World Cup

Iraq Confirms Mexico Trip for World Cup Playoff Despite Airspace Shutdown

Iran's World Cup Place Uncertain After Trump Urges Team to Stay Away

Iran Withdraws From 2026 World Cup Despite U.S. Assurances Reported by FIFA

Peru’s Box-Office Hit 'Chavín de Huántar' Secures Netflix Release Across 50 Latin American Countries

Curacao Replaces Dick Advocaat With Fred Rutten Weeks Before First World Cup

Argentina Quietly Explores 51% Sale of Aerolíneas Argentinas

India Marks Lal Bahadur Shastri’s Death Anniversary With Tributes in Delhi

International Judo Federation Restores Russia to Full National Status for Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Body of Nepali Hostage Bipin Joshi Arrives in Kathmandu After Repatriation

Trump Reaffirms Plan for 100% Tariff on Foreign‑Made Films

‘Saipan’ Premieres at Toronto to Strong Reviews for Éanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan