Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Iran’s World Cup Team Divides Diaspora Loyalties in LA’s ‘Tehrangeles’

Support in the neighborhood for Team Melli isn’t universal, and is even a recipe for potential conflict.

Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation

Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.

AI Re-Rating Fuels 550% Rally in Hong Kong’s Kingboard Laminates

Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd. has rallied more than sixfold this year as investors bet the Chinese supplier to the printed circuit board industry will emerge as a key beneficiary of the AI buildout.

Will the Iran Deal Stick?

After many false starts, this cease-fire plan could be different. That’s because the war really has become painful for both the U.S. and Iran.

Pulisic trains apart; Poch says U.S. star 'good'

United States men's national team attacker Christian Pulisic trained off to the side at Monday's practice session as he attempts to recover from a calf injury he first sustained in training last week.

APOS: Brazilian Soccer Star Neymar Licenses His AI Likeness to Microdrama Platform FlareFlow

The Chinese-owned vertical entertainment platform is launching a 16-title AI-powered microdrama franchise featuring Neymar during the ongoing World Cup.

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Trump Just Changed the Conversation About Iran

Washington and Tehran need not be enemies forever. The post Trump Just Changed the Conversation About Iran appeared first on The American Conservative .