MCDONALD’S LAUNCHES WORLD CUP MEAL AND COLLECTIBLE CUPS AHEAD OF 2026 FIFA TOURNAMENT KICKOFF. (PHOTO).

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McDonald’s launches World Cup meal and collectible cups ahead of 2026 FIFA tournament kickoff McDonald’s is launching limited-time World Cup meals and collectibles ahead of the FIFA tournament kickoff on June 11, as excitement builds for the expanded 48-team competition co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The fast-food chain, returning as an official tournament sponsor, will roll out its World Cup-themed menu nationwide starting June 4. Customers can choose between a Big Mac or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets meal, both served with a special gold-packaged Big Mac Sauce. As part of the promotion, McDonald’s is also releasing collectible cups featuring nine global soccer stars and cultural icons. The lineup includes Christian Pulisic, David Beckham, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry, Son Heung-Min, Lamine Yamal, Alphonso Davies, Santiago Gimenez, and the brand’s mascot Grimace. The company said the campaign is designed to celebrate global fan culture and the shared excitement around ...

TRUMP DEFENDS SAUDI CROWN PRINCE IN KHASHOGGI CASE, SAYING 'HE KNEW NOTHING'. (PHOTO).


 Trump defends Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi case, saying 'he knew nothing'

President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday, marking the prince’s first visit since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump defended the crown prince, saying he “knew nothing” about Khashoggi’s killing, a statement at odds with U.S. intelligence assessments that concluded Mohammed was responsible. Trump praised the prince for his leadership and said he was proud of his record on human rights.

The visit was accompanied by a ceremonial display including a military flyover, a Rose Garden tour, and Trump lauding the reception he received during his visit to Saudi Arabia. The two leaders discussed large-scale U.S. investments, economic and defense agreements, and potential arms deals, including the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets. Trump also designated Saudi Arabia as a “Major Non-NATO Ally,” expanding the country’s military cooperation with the U.S. Critics, however, raised ethical concerns over Trump’s financial ties to the kingdom and Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. Crown Prince Mohammed addressed criticism over Khashoggi’s murder, the 9/11 families, and promised reforms, while analysts noted his visit signals a broader push to strengthen Saudi ties in the region despite ongoing controversies.


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