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International Yoga Day

Yoga enthusiasts perform in a mass gathering across India and other parts of Asia on Sunday to mark the International Yoga Day.

Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to get negotiations back on track

OBBUERGEN, Switzerland — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday is meeting with top Iranian officials as the White House looks to build out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. Vance was expected to meet with Tehran’s negotiators, including parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar were also in the room for the direct enga

CFI backs community-led research in the North with $10 million in investments

New Northern Fund advances health and environmental management research while supporting regional economies OTTAWA, Ontario, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Government of Canada is pleased to announce $10 million in investments in the future of research in Canada’s North with the first awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Northern Fund. Developed in consultation with Northern research institutions, this program funds labs and equipmen

Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

UKRAINE — Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula. Gov. Sergey Aksyonov, the Kremlin-appointed head o Crimea, said that overnight Ukrainian strikes killed four people and wounded 28 others. He did not specify the target of the attack. He later wrote on social media that local gas stations would halt all sales to non-state companies and individuals for an undefined period. “Fu

This woman 'managed to not be bored' during the COVID lockdown and planted a vineyard at home

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Like millions of others, Natasha Jacka went stir-crazy during a COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, until it dawned on her that there might be great opportunity in having nowhere to go. Jacka used the pandemic and the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home in South Africa. It was a way to fast forward her dream of becoming a winemaker by bringing it, literally, within reach. Nothing in the wine world moves too fast

Father's Day Gifts Are Shifting Toward Wellness: CINCOM Encourages Families to Give Dad a Moment to Recover

NEW YORK, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Father's Day approaches, more families are rethinking what makes a meaningful gift for dad. While classic choices such as ties, wallets, grooming tools, grilling accessories, and sports gear remain familiar, many shoppers are now looking for gifts that feel more practical, personal, and useful beyond the holiday itself. This shift reflects a broader change in how consumers view fatherhood and self-care. Today's fathers are often balancing work, househol

Walk to Earn? AIXAlpha Launches a New Daily Investment Program That Feels Just as Simple

The phrase "Walk to Earn?” has been trending across social platforms-not because people believe walking literally generates income, but because it reflects a broader desire for financial participation that feels simple, intuitive, and effortless. LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The phrase "Walk to Earn?” has been trending across social platforms-not because people believe walking literally generates income, but because it reflects a broader desire for financial participation that

Australia and Philippines conduct joint military exercises for regional defense

LEGAZPI CITY — Australian and Philippine forces conducted a live-fire drill aimed at strengthening the interoperability, capabilities and arms operations on Friday, capping a monthlong joint military drill dubbed “Exercise Kasangga 2026” in Camarines Sur. The Australian Army (AUSA) and the troops from the Philippine Army’s 9th Infantry Division (9ID) launched the territorial defense capabilities in war scenario simulation on Wednesday. Maj. Frank Roldan, spokesman of the

Humsienk to Exhibit at The Intersolar Europe 2026, Unveiling the 32 kWh LiFePO4 Battery, The Real Energy Beast

LiFePO4 energy storage specialist joins the world's foremost solar energy exhibition at Booth C2.375, The smarter E Europe 2026, June 23-25, 2026, Messe München, Munich, Germany MUNICH, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humsienk, a specialist in high-performance LiFePO4 lithium energy storage solutions, has confirmed its participation in The smarter E Europe 2026, Europe's largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry. The event takes place from June 23 to 25, 2026, at Messe München in

Boutiqaat Positioned for a New Era of Expansion Following Reported IPO Plans

Bloomberg reports that Goldman Sachs is working on a potential IPO for Boutiqaat, which could take place as early as Q1 2027Boutiqaat is seeking a valuation exceeding US$1 billion, reflecting its strong market position and growth trajectoryStrengthening Boutiqaat's Position as a Leading Retail Platform Through Innovation, Partnerships, and Global Market DevelopmentKUWAIT CITY, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boutiqaat welcomes the growing international attention surrounding its future growth plans

Pacquiao’s son Eman Bacosa falls to Perez in PBF title clash

MANILA, Philippines — Eman Bacosa Pacquiao, son of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, suffered a setback after falling to underdog Rodelyn Perez in their bout for the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) lightweight title on Sunday evening at the DRP Sports Complex in Muntinlupa. Perez pulled off the upset via majority decision, snapping Pacquiao’s five-fight unbeaten streak that dated back to February 2023. Entering the fight with an 8-1-1 record, including five knoc

CoinEx Launches FIFA World Cup 2026 Trading and Community Campaign Featuring Futures Competition and Fan Engagement Activities

Connect Global Fans & Traders: Game On, Win USDT with CoinEx This World Cup! HONG KONG, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoinEx has launched a month-long World Cup 2026 campaign combining cryptocurrency trading activities with football-themed community events. Running from June 15 through July 2026, the campaign includes a futures trading competition, rewards for new users, and a series of social media initiatives designed to encourage participation from the platform's global user community. El

This Father's Day, Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America Calls on Fathers to Help End America's Maternal Health Crisis

National campaign includes open letter with Elaine Welteroth and Charles Johnson, a forthcoming bipartisan op-ed from Senators Cory Booker and John Boozman, essays from faith leaders, and CNN conversation on the role fathers play in safer births Bentonville, AR, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Father's Day, Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America (HMHBA) is bringing together leaders across the maternal health movement to elevate a powerful message: maternal health is a family issue, and fath

New Crypto Listing Watch: Pepeto Raise Announcement While Dogecoin Price Prediction Heats Up

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pepeto crossed $10.29 million in presale today, and every reading around this new crypto listing is forming a pattern the market has only seen twice before, with Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, both right ahead of the cycles that turned them into global names, while the project also rolled out a swap security update that pulls AI risk checks directly inside the trading layer. The Dogecoin price prediction is showing its ceiling more clearly

Czechia draws strength from Filipino fans in five-set escape

MANILA, Philippines — The Czech Republic refused to leave the Philippine leg of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) without a victory, staging a gritty comeback to outlast the Dominican Republic in a five-set thriller. After dropping the first two sets, Czechia unleashed a fierce rally to overturn the match, 17-25, 24-26, 25-18, 31-29, 15-10, on Sunday afternoon at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Dominican Republic, which earlier snapped Japan’s unbeaten run for its firs

Czechia rises from two down to beat Dominicans

MANILA, Philippines — CZECHIA came up with a strong finish in the Pasig City leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League, defeating the Dominican Republic, 17-25, 24-26, 25-18, 31-29, 15-10, on Sunday at the Philsports Arena. Monika Brancuska scored 28 on 23 attacks, three blocks and two aces as the Czechs ended a three-match losing streak in the event presented by the Philippine Sports Commission. Magdalena Jehlarova and Michaela Mlejnkova scored 14 each as Czechia notched their fo

US downs Serbia to sweep matches in VNL Pasig leg

MANILA, Philippines — THE US hit a snag but found its stride to finish off Serbia, 25-22, 18-25, 25-16, 25-19, on Sunday and complete a sweep of its matches in the Pasig City leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League at the Philsports Arena. The second-set stumble was the Americans’ first of the week, breaking a streak of three straight-set victories in the event presented by the Philippine Sports Commission. The USA wound up with the most points from Pool Five action, earni

Alex Eala secures No. 29 seeding at Wimbledon

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time in her career, Alex Eala will enter a Grand Slam event as a seeded player—at her favorite tournament, Wimbledon. Based on the provisional list, Eala is seeded 29th due to her strong position in the WTA rankings. She is currently ranked No. 35 in the official list but is expected to rise to No. 30 when the updated rankings are released on Monday. Leading the seedings is world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka followed by Elena Rybakina, Iga Świątek, Jessic

Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain

ATLANTA — Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his side cannot show Spain too much respect as they aim to repeat a shock victory over eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Spain are under pressure to bounce back from a 0-0 draw against World Cup debutants Cape Verde, but face a Saudi side that themselves held Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in their opening game. Donis only took charge of the 2034 World Cup hosts in April after short-lived reigns for Roberto Mancini and Herve Renard. I

Global Times: Technology helps restore identities of unknown heroes

BEIJING, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Fudan University, a group of research teams has spent years using cutting-edge technology to restore the faces of China's fallen soldiers. After successfully reconstructing the appearances of 10 martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), they have now achieved another breakthrough: recreating the face of an unidentified Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldier who sacrific

Marcos allocates P3B more for repatriation of OFWs

MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced by the conflict in the Middle East. In a statement, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the additional funding will cover the entire repatriation process which includes pre-departure assistance, flights, and reintegration support for returning workers. “War or not, there ar

Pinewoods hosts first-ever PGT, LPGT mountain test

MANILA, Philippines — The third leg of the Philippine Golf Tour couldn’t have found a more fitting title than the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge. For when the country’s leading pros and a talented wave of rising stars converge at Pinewoods Golf and Country Club in Baguio from June 30 to July 3, they won’t merely be battling one another. They will also be confronting the great unknown. Making its PGT debut, Pinewoods presents a fresh puzzle for every player in the field. No cou

Fifi Sharma hopes PH volleyball reaches world-class level

MANILA, Philippines — Fifi Sharma drew inspiration from the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) as she expressed hope for Philippine volleyball to one day compete consistently at a world-class level. The Akari Chargers middle blocker and national team standout, who skipped the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Nations Cup in Candon City last June, shared her aspirations after watching elite international teams up close. “That we get to experience playing like this &