RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...

FIFA REPORTS MORE THAN 1 MILLION TICKETS SOLD FOR 2026 WORLD CUP IN NORTH AMERICA . (PHOTO).


 FIFA reports more than 1 million tickets sold for 2026 World Cup in North America 

More than 1 million tickets have already been sold for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced Thursday in its first update since official sales began earlier this month. The highest demand came from fans in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the three host nations, though buyers from 212 countries and territories have purchased tickets despite only 28 of the 48 tournament spots being filled.

The next most active markets were England, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, and France. The tournament is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the strong early sales reflect the excitement surrounding “the biggest, most inclusive FIFA World Cup in history.” FIFA also opened its resale site Thursday, with World Cup final tickets in East Rutherford, New Jersey, listed from $9,538 to $57,500 per seat.

Tickets in this first round were allocated through a lottery from 4.5 million applicants. The next ticket draw opens Oct. 27, offering single-match, venue-specific, and team-specific tickets. The 2026 tournament will feature 104 matches across 16 North American venues, with roughly 7.1 million seats in total.

Ticket pricing varies widely: the lowest-cost tickets started at $60 for around 40 matches, while most matches had higher prices. The opening U.S. match in Inglewood, California, had initial prices ranging from $560 to $2,735, with resale listings reaching as high as $61,642. Fans can choose seats in one of four categories, with dynamic pricing in effect for the first time.

The second phase of the ticket draw will run from mid-November to early December, followed by a third phase after Dec. 5, once all World Cup teams are finalized. Additional tickets will also be sold closer to the tournament on a first-come, first-served basis.


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