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Vietnam women’s team top Southeast Asia in FIFA rankings
People's Army Newspaper
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In this ranking update, Vietnam gained an additional 2.09 points following three consecutive victories over the Maldives, the UAE and Guam in the qualifiers for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which also serves as the preliminary round of the 2027...
Malaysia's U-20 women's team faces defeat in AFC qualifiers
The Malaysian Star
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August 8, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s women’s football team endured a humiliating night as they were thrashed 0-16 by Asian giants Japan in their Group F match of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers at the Cheras Football Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Friday...
Advocates push independence
The Guam Daily Post
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As Guam moves closer to a potential political status vote in 2026 or 2028, independence advocates are intensifying their community outreach efforts, arguing that education is the key to changing minds about what they see as the island's best path...
AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Iran Beats Guam
Tasnim News Agency
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August 8, 2025
Iran, who had defeated Malaysia 3-0 in its first match on Wednesday, defeated Guam thanks to goals from Maryam Dini and Parnia Rahmani. Up next for Iran is Japan on Sunday, with the tie to likely decide the group winner. The Group F competition is...
Where to buy fresh, local produce on Guam
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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When it comes to produce, “buy local” is especially important — yes, even on Guam! If you’ve been living on Guam for a while or are new to the island, you’ve probably felt the struggle of hunting down some fresh produce without breaking the bank....
Guam Medicaid Transformation underway with $39M federal investment
KUAM
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August 4, 2025
“For years, too many families have struggled to access the care they qualify for, and our staff has worked under challenging conditions to do more with less. This transformation changes that. With this historic investment, we are modernizing our...
CommBank Junior Matildas Learn Path to AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026
The National Tribune
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August 8, 2025
The road to the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ China 2026 has been revealed, with the CommBank Junior Matildas discovering their qualification opponents following the official draw ceremony held at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on August 7. The...
‘I’m willing to take the heat’: Immigration lawyer is facing sanctions from Trump’s DOJ over deportation case
The Independent
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August 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
India drawn with hosts Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan in AFC U-17 women’s qualifiers
The Statesman (India)
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August 7, 2025
India have been placed in Group G alongside hosts Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted on Thursday. A total of 27 teams have been split into eight groups with three...
NMI kids ready to represent at Guam Jiu Jitsu tourney
Marianas Variety
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Some of the members of Team Trench Tech Purebred Saipan, who will be competing in the Påtgon Jiu Jitsu Tournament this Saturday, pose for a group photo at the Trench Tech gym. Contributed photo THIRTEEN young athletes from TrenchTech Purebred...
India to face Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic in AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Bishkek
The News Mill
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August 7, 2025
The India U17 women’s team have been drawn with Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic in Group G of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, August 7,...
India To Face Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan In AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers In Bishkek
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kuala Lumpur, Aug 7 (IANS) India have been drawn with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in Group G of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House here on Thursday.The draw saw 27 teams...
Sports News | India to Face Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Bishkek
Latestly
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August 7, 2025
New Delhi [Ind], August 7 (ANI): The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic in Group G of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur,...
Guam EPA warns of 10 polluted beaches
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Environmental Protection Agency warned that 10 beaches on the island were polluted this week. Based on the results of 43 samples taken by Guam EPA on July 31, the following recreational waters were identified to be polluted above the...
Iran Starts AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers on High
Tasnim News Agency
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August 7, 2025
Maryam Dini netted a brace in the 14th and 29th minutes and Asal Ghajarian scored the third goal in the added time. Iran will play Guam on Friday, while Japan meet Malaysia. The Group F competition is taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from...
Malaysia fall 0-3 to Iran in AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifier
The Sun Daily
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August 7, 2025
THE national Under-20 (U-20) women’s football squad began their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifying campaign on the wrong foot after falling 0-3 to Iran in a Group F match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium, yesterday. Iran’s three goals came...
LETTER: Support for Guam's tourism, plus local travelers
Pacific Daily News
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The Guam Visitors Bureau is urgently requesting an additional $11 million in funding to continue its airline incentive program that tourism officials say are vital to our island’s post-pandemic economic recovery. I support this effort. Tourism is...
OPINION McNinch: 75th anniversary of the Guam Organic Act, Part II
Pacific Daily News
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On Aug. 1, Guam celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Organic Act. There were nice events held on the grounds of the Guam Congress Building. In the afternoon, there was a panel that discussed various views on topics related to the Organic Act. In...
Judges recuse from corruption case involving Guam Civil Defense employees
Pacific Daily News
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A corruption case brought against five current and former employees of the Guam Office of Civil Defense is on its third judge, after two judges assigned to the case disqualified themselves, court records show. Guam Civil Defense staffers Patrick...
Guam Cal Ripken All Stars to compete in 8U world series
Pacific Daily News
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Guam Cal Ripken All Stars are in Ocala, Florida competing in 2025 Cal Ripken 8U Machine Pitch World Series. The team of 15 young players are representing the island and competing against eight other teams. Guam’s first game is 11 a.m. Aug. 2...