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Hepo Brings Smart Solutions for Smart Spaces to ACE Reflect, Jaipur

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:29:21 GMT

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New Delhi [India], July 22: ACE Reflect is one of the region's leading B2B expos for architecture, building materials, and design, drawing over 300 brands and 250+ exhibitors. The event brought together architects, contractors, dealers, builders, and other key industry stakeholders from across the region. Hepo participated in the Jaipur edition to strengthen its presence among contractors, dealers, OEMs, and

(SP)CHINA-MACAO-VOLLEYBALL-VNL 2026 FINALS-ITA VS NED (CN)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:45:42 GMT

(260722) -- MACAO, July 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Italy celebrate during the quarterfinal between Italy and the Netherlands at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 Finals in Macao, south China, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

(Hello Africa) After gunboats, cargo ships: A tale of twin towns on Namibia's coast

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:15:13 GMT

Few places on Earth hold sharper contrasts than this corner of Namibia's coast in southwestern Africa. Centuries of colonization left an indelible European imprint here. Today, Belt and Road cooperation is opening a new sea lane toward the future.

by Xinhua writers Yang Dingdu, Lin Jing, Musa C Kaseke

WALVIS BAY, Namibia, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Few places on Earth hold sharper contrasts than t

ATP roundup: Stan Wawrinka drops heartbreaker in his final clay event

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:05:04 GMT

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

In his final tour level match on clay, three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka dropped a grueling 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 decision to Argentina's Roman Andres Burruchaga on Tuesday in the first round of the Estoril Open in Portugal.

The 41-year old Swiss native, who will retire at the end of this season, saved 10-of-17 break points and three match points against, but fina

Hockey India announces squad for FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:31:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Hockey India on Monday announced the 20-member Indian Men's Squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 to be held from 15 to 30 August 2026, with Chief Coach Craig Fulton confident that the selected squad has a bright chance to 'write its own chapter in Indian hockey history'.

Ace defender and drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side, whil

FIFA to probe World Cup 2026 final brawl

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:59:33 GMT

Zurich [Switzerland], July 21 (ANI): FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl that erupted following Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, as tensions spilled over after the final whistle in New Jersey, reported Reuters.

World football's governing body confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the chaotic sce

German energy crisis caused by lack of Russian gas Merz

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:09:14 GMT

Berlin has been facing soaring fuel prices and some of the worlds highest industrial energy costs

Germany's prolonged energy crisis was caused by the loss of Russian gas supplies, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has admitted.

German industry has been hit particularly hard by soaring energy costs, which are now the third-highest in the world after those in the UK and Japan. Once Europe's industria

"This goal belongs to whole nation": Torres dedicates FIFA World Cup-winning strike to Spain

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:35:09 GMT

New Jersey [US], July 20 (ANI): Spain forward Ferran Torres dedicated his World Cup-winning goal to the entire nation after his extra-time strike secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday (local time).

Hours after helping La Roja lift their second World Cup title, Torres shared pictures of his decisive moments on X and wrote, 'This goal belongs to the whole nation.'

The

Rodri, Mbappe, Simon, Cubarsi headline FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:31:26 GMT

New Jersey [US], July 20 (ANI): Spain midfielder Rodri, goalkeeper Unai Simon and defender Pau Cubarsi were among the biggest individual award winners at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while France captain Kylian Mbappe claimed the Golden Boot after another prolific campaign.

Rodri was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player after orchestrating Spain's midfield throughout their successful World Cup camp

FIFA World Cup 2026: Enzo Fernandez sent off as Argentina reduced to 10-men during final against Spain

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:29:48 GMT

New Jersey [US], July 20 (ANI): Argentina's Enzo Fernandez became the first player to be sent off in a FIFA World Cup final since the 2010 showpiece, after receiving a red card during his side's title clash against Spain at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday (local time), according to OptaJohan's X handle.

Fernandez received a red card during the World Cup final against Spain at MetLife Stadium, becoming the first pla

FIFA World Cup 2026: "From South Africa 2010 to Final 2026", Germany legend Schweinsteiger sends wishes to Spain, Argentina

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:21:09 GMT

New York [US], July 19 (ANI): Germany legend Bastian Schweinsteiger shared his best wishes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalists Spain and Argentina, reflecting on the journey from the 2010 South Africa edition to the tournament's final and wishing both teams success.

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will be played at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (local time). Spain are aiming for thei

World Uyghur Congress slams Netherlands for ignoring China's forced labour, genocide

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:11:37 GMT

Munich [Germany], July 19 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its Weekly Brief for July 17, highlighting recent developments concerning Uyghur human rights advocacy, international engagement, and efforts to address ongoing human rights violations in East Turkistan.

This week's brief covered concerns raised over Uyghur forced labour in global supply chains, international advocacy at the United Nati

Hitler lookalike summoned to appear in German court - media

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:29:30 GMT

Dutch far-right agitator Stefan Wijkamp has been charged with incitement of hatred for praising the late Nazi leader, according to Bild

Hitler doppelganger Stefan Wijkamp has been ordered to appear before a German court on charges of incitement of hatred, Bild has reported. The Dutch national, who has repeatedly trave

Hitler lookalike summoned to appear in German court media

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:29:30 GMT

Dutch far-right agitator Stefan Wijkamp has been charged with incitement of hatred for praising the late Nazi leader, according to Bild

Hitler doppelganger Stefan Wijkamp has been ordered to appear before a German court on charges of incitement of hatred, Bild has reported. The Dutch national, who has repeatedly traveled to Germany to take part in far-right rallies in recent years, is an avowed a

Netherlands to impose sanctions on Israeli settlement goods

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:07:05 GMT

A view of the newly established Israeli settlement outpost north of the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, June 15, 2026. /VCG

The Netherlands is set to impose trade sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories and the Golan Heights, the government said on Tuesday, in a move aimed at pressuring Israel over its settlement policy.

Spain's World Cup heroes celebrate with victory parade through Madrid

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:25:18 GMT

Spain's newly crownedWorld Cupchampions were greeted by a million fans as the team arrived for the victory parade inMadrid.

The players, some shirtless, others holding drinks, set off on their procession along the main arteries in the city centre where a sea of fans in red and yellow were waiting, with the destination Cibeles square.

After flying back from the United States to Madrid, the players were recei

Madrid awaits triumphant return of Spain's World Cup heroes

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:25:18 GMT

Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday, secured by a Ferran Torres strike in extra-time, has sparked an outpouring of national pride in the football-mad country, whose only other World Cup triumph came in 2010.

Coach Luis de la Fuente and his squad are due to land in Madrid with a delay of more than an hour after the original expected arrival time of 12:50 (1050 GMT).

They have the golde

Spain's World Cup heroes set for royal welcome and Madrid parade

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:25:18 GMT

A million jubilantSpainsupporters are expected to greet their heroes on Monday inMadridas theWorld Cupwinners return home after clinching their second star.

Spain's1-0 victory over Argentinain New Jersey on Sunday, secured by a Ferran Torres strike in extra-time, has sparked an outpouring of national pride in the football-mad country, whose only other World Cup triumph came in 2010.

Coach Luis de la Fuente

Positive Steps on International Justice Day

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:23:37 GMT

On July 17, 1998, countries around the world adopted the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a day now recognized as International Justice Day.

The ICC is the court of last resort for victims seeking justice for the most serious crimes in violation of international law. However, this year victims' access to justice is under threat as the United States escalates its attack on the global

Marking International Justice Day

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:23:37 GMT

On July 17, 1998, countries around the world adopted the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a day now recognized as International Justice Day.

Inbox: Anyone on the 90 has a shot at the 53

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Just ask Chris Brooks, Chris Banjo and the list goes on and on.

Wes Hodkiewicz

Stu from Mesa, AZ

Spofford types "I liked both versions of Van Halen equally," then sprints out to his already running car, and splits for a week to parts unknown. Sorry Hod, this is gonna be brutal for you.

I'd expect nothing less.

Margeaux from Tallahassee, FL

Mike and Davy from Watert

China beaten in women's water polo World Cup quarterfinals

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:46:08 GMT

SYDNEY, July 22 (Xinhua) -- China lost to the United States in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Water Polo World Cup at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Center on Wednesday.

China leveled the score at 4-4 late in the opening quarter before the United States scored eight unanswered goals, holding China scoreless in the second and third periods en route to a 14-8 victory.

Finishing proved to be the diff

15 hurt in Rotterdam tram collision

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:45:08 GMT

THE HAGUE, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Fifteen people were injured when two trams collided in Rotterdam, the Netherlands' second-largest city, on Wednesday, causing one of the trams to derail, the city's safety authority said.

The number of injured was revised down from an earlier estimate of 18. One person was seriously injured and taken to hospital.

The accident occurred at around 11:10 a.m. local time (1010 GM

18 injured in tram collision in the Netherlands

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:45:04 GMT

THE HAGUE, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Eighteen people were injured when two trams collided in Rotterdam, the Netherlands' second-largest city, on Wednesday, causing one of the trams to derail, local media reported.

According to Dutch regional broadcaster Rijnmond, the accident occurred at around 11:10 a.m. local time (1010 GMT) on the Erasmus Bridge. At least two people were seriously injured and taken to hospital.

U.S. stocks rise amid semiconductor revival, strong earnings

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:15:03 GMT

NEW YORK, July 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday, as a rebound in semiconductor equities and a wave of upbeat corporate earnings updates lifted market sentiment, overriding fresh geopolitical uncertainties and new trade tariff announcements.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 385.38 points, or 0.74 percent, to 52,224.64. The S&P 500 added 65.92 points, or 0.89 percent, to 7,509.2. The Na

Dutch scholars criticize U.S. campaign against ICC

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:45:06 GMT

THE HAGUE, July 21 (Xinhua) -- The United States' sweeping campaign to "dismantle the threat" posed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has drawn criticism from Dutch legal experts, who warn that it poses a "dangerous" challenge to the international legal order.

"If the United States tries to dismantle such institutions, it would move the world toward a system governed by the rule of the strongest rather t

Feature: After gunboats, cargo ships: A tale of twin towns on Namibia's coast

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:45:36 GMT

by Xinhua writers Yang Dingdu, Lin Jing, Musa C Kaseke

WALVIS BAY, Namibia, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Few places on Earth hold sharper contrasts than this corner of Namibia's coast in southwestern Africa.

Here the Namib Desert plunges headlong into the Atlantic, and the shoreline splits the world in two: on one side, sand stretching beyond sight; on the other, a blue that runs unbroken to the sky.

Warm d

China women's volleyball team ready for VNL finals

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:15:46 GMT

MACAO, China, July 21 (Xinhua) -- China women's volleyball head coach Zhao Yong said on Tuesday that his team is in good condition and will be fully prepared for the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals, which begin in Macao on Wednesday.

"The team went through some ups and downs during the Hong Kong, China leg, which I believe is a necessary process for young players to grow," Zhao said at a press confer

World Cup winner Spain overtakes Argentina to reclaim top spot in FIFA rankings

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:17:34 GMT

GENEVA, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Spain returned to the top of the FIFA rankings on Monday after going unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup, where it won seven matches and drew one en route to its second world title.

FIFA said Spain collected 1,995.88 points to reclaim the No. 1 position, replacing Argentina, which dropped to second after losing 1-0 to Spain in the final after extra time.

Spain had previously held th

President Trump aids Gianni Infantino at World Cup trophy ceremony

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:40:23 GMT

(Photo credit: Mark J Rebilas-Imagn Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- U.S. President Donald Trump helped FIFA President Gianni Infantino hand out awards following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina at the World Cup final Sunday.

But this time, Infantino successfully kept Trump just outside the mob of La Roja players as they lifted the FIFA World Cup Trophy in celebration of their nation's second title.

Kimi Antonelli holds off Charles Leclerc to win Belgian GP

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:40:19 GMT

(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images)

Kimi Antonelli passed Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with 10 laps remaining at Spa-Francorchamps to win the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Monte Carlo's Leclerc, who won the British Grand Prix two weeks ago, finished 1.9 seconds behind the 19-year-old Italian in the 44-lap race. Red Bull's Max Verstappen of the Netherlands took third.

The win was Antonelli's sixth of

Schalke brings Gosens back to Bundesliga

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:15:13 GMT

BERLIN, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Schalke 04 has signed former Germany international Robin Gosens on loan from Fiorentina, bringing the wing-back back to the Bundesliga, the newly promoted club announced on Friday.

The agreement includes terms allowing Schalke to make the move permanent. The 32-year-old will wear the No. 8 shirt.

The left-footer returns to Germany after making more than 400 league and UEFA Cham

Israeli B2B sales AI agent co Aligned raises $60m

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:33:32 GMT

Israeli B2B sales AI agent co Aligned raises $60m

WSC Sports to lay off over 60 employees

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:32:02 GMT

WSC Sports to lay off over 60 employees

Neo Security raises $100m to secure AI agents

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:31:40 GMT

Neo Security raises $100m to secure AI agents

Omnicom Media Retains Ubers $800M Account and Expands Brazil Remit

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:03:45 GMT

Omnicom Media Retains Ubers $800M Account and Expands Brazil Remit

How Jen Zeszut Built Goodles by Out-Weirding Industry Giants

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:03:16 GMT

How Jen Zeszut Built Goodles by Out-Weirding Industry Giants

Mondelez's Mindy Shaltry & Wes Saraceni on Breaking Down the Marketing and Sales Divide

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:40:17 GMT

Mondelez's Mindy Shaltry & Wes Saraceni on Breaking Down the Marketing and Sales Divide

EXCLUSIVE- Behr Elevates Andy Lopez to CMO as It Paints a More Digital Future

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:31:50 GMT

EXCLUSIVE- Behr Elevates Andy Lopez to CMO as It Paints a More Digital Future

Video- Southlake officer halts traffic stop, rushes to save driver as car bursts into flames

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:33:30 GMT

Video- Southlake officer halts traffic stop, rushes to save driver as car bursts into flames

Four new K-9 teams join Placer County Sheriffs Office after months of training

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:33:04 GMT

Four new K-9 teams join Placer County Sheriffs Office after months of training

Nashville to host fourth annual Safety of Our Cities conference for law enforcement leaders

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:32:29 GMT

Nashville to host fourth annual Safety of Our Cities conference for law enforcement leaders

Video shows armed suspect firing at pursuing LAPD officers before OIS

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:32:29 GMT

Video shows armed suspect firing at pursuing LAPD officers before OIS

Bub living an artists dreams and dreads in New York - Games

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:04:23 GMT

Bub living an artists dreams and dreads in New York - Games

Man accused of murdering businessman James McPhee remanded to prison

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:02:31 GMT

Man accused of murdering businessman James McPhee remanded to prison