US humiliated after Trump’s FIFA intervention stains World Cup
US humiliated by Belgium after Trump FIFA intervention row
Egypt plays Argentina on Tuesday for a spot in the quarterfinals
Favored Argentina plays Egypt Tuesday in Atlanta for the World Cup Rd of 16. Messi is dominant; see Martin Green’s expert betting picks.
NATO leaders gather in Turkey under defense spending pressure
NATO’s high-stakes Ankara summit centers on US pressure over European defense, the Iran war, and a massive aid package for Ukraine.
Iranian mourners demand vengeance on Trump at Khamenei funeral
Iranian mourners call for vengeance on Trump at Khamenei funeral
Trump threatens Iran with renewed military action if talks fail
Trump threatens Iran with military action if nuclear talks fail
Hamas says Gaza government dissolved as peace plan stalls
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body as stalled US-backed peace plan faces new test
Trump pisses on World Cup integrity as FIFA folds over red card scandal
Trump-linked red card reversal sparks World Cup integrity storm
Trump to meet Zelenskyy, Syria’s Sharaa during NATO summit in Ankara
Trump to meet Zelenskyy and Syria’s Sharaa at NATO summit in Ankara
Two African navies sail to New York for massive maritime event
Advanced African vessels join over 100 ships for the historic United States 250th anniversary.
Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses global bodies of failing to stop Israel
Pezeshkian said world bodies failed to stop Israeli actions as thousands gathered in Tehran for Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies.
Iran mobilises mass crowds for Khamenei’s week-long funeral rites
Iranians gather in Tehran as week-long funeral rites begin for Khamenei
Helen of Detroit debuts July 17 amid Odyssey trailer backlash
Nolan’s The Odyssey sparks criticism over accents, dialogue and casting
Saudi coalition vows unprecedented force against Houthis
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has vowed to respond with unprecedented force after Iran-aligned Houthi forces.
Iran claims joint Hormuz mechanism with Oman, rejects US role
Iran says it agreed Hormuz navigation mechanism with Oman
Iran crisis may be decided at US ballot box, former Israeli envoy says
Israeli envoy warns possible US-Iran clash could reshape Trump’s midterm battle
NATO leaders struggle to agree Ankara summit statement
Iran, Greenland disputes complicate NATO declaration
Khamenei funeral begins as Iran seeks show of unity
Iran prepares mass processions before Khamenei burial in Mashhad
NATO leaders to declare Iran must never possess nuclear weapons
NATO leaders will also urge Iran to respect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Foreign leaders arrive in Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies
Foreign leaders arrive in Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies
US signs a $1.3 billion healthcare pact with Tanzania
Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa denied any clauses involving biological specimen sharing.
Angola reviews Starlink licence amid sovereignty debate
Regulators say Starlink could improve rural connectivity while ensuring satellite providers comply with Angola’s legal and licensing framework.
Norway fans celebrate World Cup win by trashing Oslo
Norway’s World Cup celebrations turned chaotic as fans damaged metro trains and city property in Oslo
US envoys in Doha for Iran talks but no direct meeting planned, Qatar says
US envoys in Doha for Iran talks but no direct meeting planned
Venezuela quake death toll climbs to nearly 2,000
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,943
UAE and Ethiopia enhance ties in crisis and disaster work
UAE and Ethiopia strengthen national emergency preparedness and crisis management cooperation.
FBI arrest high-profile pandemic fraud fugitive in Somalia
The suspect fled to East Africa after laundering millions meant for vulnerable child food programs.
France considers retaliatory steps as Burkina Faso cuts all ties
Diplomatic fallout comes as Burkina Faso struggles to contain devastating regional terrorism.