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Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

By Arathy Somasekhar and Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. nearly turned into a net crude exporter last week for the first time since World War Two as shipments surged close to a record high to meet demand from Asian and European... Read More.

Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday reaffirmed his support for a long-delayed revamp of the International Monetary Fund's quota resources and called on the World Bank to move quickly to support projects to develop critical minerals... Read More.

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States. Speaking at CNBC's Invest in America Forum, Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the World Cup even though its... Read More.

US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says

Wednesday, April 15 by SRN News

By Bhargav Acharya April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has released all funds allocated for security at the soccer World Cup, but the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has affected planning and coordination, a department official told a Senate hearing on... Read More.

US Soccer sporting director leaves post 2 months before World Cup

Tuesday, April 14 by SRN News

Matt Crocker is leaving his position as U.S. Soccer Federation's sporting director to pursue what the organization labeled on Tuesday as "another opportunity in international soccer." Fox Sports reported that Crocker was taking a similar role with Saudi Arabia. The move, which is effective immediately, comes... Read More.

Bessent disparages IMF, World Bank forecasts, says US will quickly cycle through higher prices

Tuesday, April 14 by SRN News

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday took issue with cuts in global growth forecasts and higher inflation projections announced by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank as a result of the war in the Middle... Read More.

Brazil coach says Neymar still has time to make World Cup squad

Tuesday, April 14 by SRN News

By Field Level Media Brazil star Neymar still has time to recover from recent injuries and return to form well enough to play in this summer's FIFA World Cup, according to Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti. "He is capable of getting back to 100%," Ancelotti told L'Equipe... Read More.

Masters T12 vaults Brooks Koepka 40 spots in world rankings

Monday, April 13 by SRN News

By Field Level Media Derek Harper AUGUSTA, Ga. - Brooks Koepka was one of several high finishers at the 2026 Masters to enjoy a boost up the Official World Golf Ranking on Monday. Fresh off a tie for 12th at Augusta National Golf Club, Koepka vaulted... Read More.

World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends

Monday, April 13 by SRN News

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - The Middle East war will dominate global finance officials' talks this week in Washington, but World Bank President Ajay Banga is sounding the alarm about a bigger, looming crisis: a huge gap in jobs for the 1.2... Read More.

Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros’ first World Series team, dies at 76

Sunday, April 12 by SRN News

HOUSTON (AP) - Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76. Garner's family issued a statement Sunday saying Garner had died Saturday after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic... Read More.

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Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two

Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says

US Soccer sporting director leaves post 2 months before World Cup

Bessent disparages IMF, World Bank forecasts, says US will quickly cycle through higher prices

Brazil coach says Neymar still has time to make World Cup squad

Masters T12 vaults Brooks Koepka 40 spots in world rankings

World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends

Former major league infielder Phil Garner, who managed Astros’ first World Series team, dies at 76

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