Day: July 6, 2026

England Vs Mexico Kick-off Delayed Due To Severe Weather Conditions

MEXICO CITY, July 6 -- The kick-off in the World Cup match between England and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium has been delayed by an hour due to severe weather in Mexico City, FIFA has announced, reported Xinhua. The match was due to kick-off at 6 pm (0000 GMT), but with the threat of lightning in the area, the stadium activated its thunderstorm protocol less than an hour before then and the game will now commence at 7 pm. A FIFA statement read: “Due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, including risk caused by lightning in the vicinity of the stadium, the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Mexico and England has been delayed to 19:00 local time. “The safety and security of all individuals is FIFA’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation.” The delay is another challenge for England to deal with ahead of a crunch match, where they have to battle Mexico’s home advantage and the altitude. The storm has at least cooled the air down, with temperatures at 20 degrees Celsius. -- BERNAMA-XINHUA  

MEXICO CITY, July 6 — The kick-off in the World Cup match between England and Mexico at the Azteca Stadium has been delayed by an hour due to severe weather in Mexico City, FIFA has announced, reported Xinhua. The match was due to kick-off at 6 pm (0000 GMT), but with the threat of lightning […]

Malaysian Detained In Macau Has Prior Drug Criminal Record – Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 -- A Malaysian who was detained by the Macau authorities last month on suspicion of smuggling nearly three kilogrammes of heroin worth approximately RM2.09 million has been confirmed to have a previous drug-related criminal record in Malaysia. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the department received official information from the Macau police yesterday regarding the arrest of the 24-year-old man from Sarawak. “Our checks found that the man has two previous narcotics-related criminal records under Section 12(2) and Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,” he said when contacted today. Elaborating further, Hussein said the drugs were concealed inside sardine cans labelled as tuna paste, which were packed together with biscuits before being discovered in the suspect’s luggage upon his arrival at Macau International Airport. He added that investigations are ongoing to identify the mastermind and other members of the syndicate operating in Malaysia. Authorities are also cooperating with drug enforcement agencies in neighbouring countries, as the suspect is believed to have used a route other than Kuala Lumpur International Airport to smuggle the drugs. “The suspect did not depart from Malaysia but from a neighbouring country to the north, and the drugs are believed to have been obtained from that country,” he said. According to Hussein, the ongoing cooperation between the NCID and the Macau Police is currently focused on intelligence sharing and efforts to identify the mastermind and other members of the syndicate involved. He also advised Malaysians travelling abroad to always pay close attention to their luggage and be fully aware of the contents of their baggage or any packages they carry to avoid being exploited as drug mules. Previously, Macau’s Judiciary Police said that a Malaysian man was arrested at Macau International Airport on June 20 after allegedly attempting to smuggle 2.987 kg of heroin worth approximately 4.18 million Macau patacas (about RM2.09 million). Authorities also found 49 neatly packed boxes of tuna biscuits. Each box contained two packets of biscuits and one can labelled as tuna paste. However, inspections revealed that several of the cans had been filled with a white powder, which was later confirmed to be heroin. Preliminary investigations found that the man is believed to have been recruited by a drug trafficking syndicate in Malaysia and was promised RM3,000 upon completing the assignment. He was also instructed to collect the drugs in a Southeast Asian country before smuggling them into Macau, where they were to be delivered to a nearby region according to the syndicate’s instructions. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — A Malaysian who was detained by the Macau authorities last month on suspicion of smuggling nearly three kilogrammes of heroin worth approximately RM2.09 million has been confirmed to have a previous drug-related criminal record in Malaysia. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the department received official […]

Haaland Double Sends Norway Past Brazil To Their 1st World Cup Quarterfinals

ISTANBUL, July 6  -- Erling Haaland scored twice Sunday as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in the US, eliminating the five-time champions and securing their debut in the tournament’s quarterfinals. All three goals made the net within the last 25 minutes of the match, Anadolu Ajansi reported, with Haaland opening in the 79th minute after Andreas Schjelderup found him on the edge of the penalty area. The striker took a touch before driving a low header past goalkeeper Alisson Becker. He doubled Norway’s lead in the 90th minute with another low strike from outside the area, driving the ball into the bottom corner for his seventh goal of the tournament. The goal moved Haaland level with Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappe at the top of the 2026 World Cup scoring chart. Brazil pulled one back in the 10th minute of stoppage time when Neymar converted a penalty, but the late goal was not enough to prevent elimination. Brazil had also missed a first-half penalty, with Bruno Guimaraes’ spot kick saved by Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. This year’s World Cup is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. It is the first edition to feature 48 teams. The tournament concludes July 19. Argentina is the defending champion. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU 

ISTANBUL, July 6  — Erling Haaland scored twice Sunday as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in the US, eliminating the five-time champions and securing their debut in the tournament’s quarterfinals. All three goals made the net within the last 25 minutes […]