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UN sanctions armed groups' leaders in eastern Congo

Rebels in Congo see Ebola as chance to show governing credentials

FILE PHOTO: A health worker takes the temperature of an M23 rebel at the entrance to the Rodolphe Merieux Laboratory, National Biomedical Research Institute (INRB), where samples from suspected Ebola cases are examined, as part of the response to the epidemic in Goma, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, May 19, 2026. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi/File Photo

Iran coach Ghalenoei to remain in charge for Asian Cup challenge

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Iran depart from Tijuana after being eliminated from the World Cup - Tijuana, Mexico - June 30, 2026 Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei outside the team hotel as they depart from Tijuana REUTERS/Victor Medina

Al-Ittihad turn to Wissing after Gamba Osaka's Asian triumph

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Hilal v Al Ittihad - Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 21, 2026 Al Ittihad fans REUTERS/Stringer

Singapore striker Ikhsan Fandi joins third-tier Japanese side Thespa Gunma

Ikhsan Fandi celebrating with his brother Irfan Fandi after scoring in Singapore’s 4-0 friendly win over Mongolia on May 31.

ST Full-time Report: World Cup jerseys in demand – Which is S’poreans’ favourite?

Jordan part ways with coach Sellami

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Jordan v Argentina - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 27, 2026 Jordan coach Jamal Sellami looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

To achieve a World Cup breakthrough, Asian teams need greater squad depth, mindset shift: Experts

Japan captain Kou Itakura and teammates bowing to their fans after losing 2-1 to Brazil in the World Cup round of 32 on June 29.

Al-Ahli part ways with Mahrez

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Switzerland v Algeria - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - July 2, 2026 Algeria's Riyad Mahrez applauds fans after the match following their elimination from the World Cup REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Why is South Korea so furious at its World Cup coach, Hong Myung-bo?

South Korea’s national coach Hong Myung-bo resigned shortly after their World Cup group-stage exit.

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