6 stories found
The 2026 Men's World Cup began with various teams, including England, Portugal, and France, playing their opening matches. Cristiano Ronaldo made history by starting his sixth World Cup campaign, while Morocco announced its bid for the 2030 tournament.
The Mindanao Development Authority announced the revival of direct flights between Davao City and Manado, aiming to reduce travel time and boost trade between Mindanao and North Sulawesi.
Day 4 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 featured significant victories for Sweden and Germany, while Japan held the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw. Ivory Coast also secured a win against Ecuador, and a Swedish player scored a historic goal in just 17 seconds.
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to participate in Easter celebrations held in Manado. His attendance highlights the significance of the holiday in the region.
Ghana has lodged an official protest with Canada after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied a visa to enter the country for the World Cup. Partey, who faces rape allegations, was prevented from joining his team, prompting Ghana to label Canada's decision as arbitrary.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Indonesia, centered near Ternate, causing at least one fatality. Tsunami warnings for Southeast Asia and Japan were initially issued but have since been lifted.