World & Security
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Crime Reporter Shot Dead in Veracruz as Mexico Hosts World Cup Opener
A crime reporter was fatally shot in Poza Rica, Veracruz, on the morning of the World Cup opener. Mexico remains one of the deadliest countr
US Sanctions Cuba's Cupet Over Energy 'Weaponisation' Claims
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company Cupet, alleging energy is being weaponised against the Cuban
2026 World Cup Opens in Mexico City Amid Political Controversies and Record Revenue
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in history with 48 teams, began in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Co-hosts Mexico took on South Africa a
Nigeria Repatriates First Group of Citizens Amid South Africa Anti-Immigration Unrest
The first group of 262 Nigerians has returned to Lagos as part of a government-ordered evacuation following anti-immigration protests in Sou
Somali Referee Denied US Entry to Officiate UEFA Super Cup Final in Austria
Omar Artan, a Somali referee denied US entry for the World Cup, has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final. The match between
US Strikes Third Tanker This Week in Gulf of Oman, Tightening Iran Port Blockade
US forces struck and disabled a third oil tanker this week attempting to bypass the blockade of Iranian ports. The attack follows the deaths
Trump Vows Seizure of Iran's Kharg Island as US-Iran Strikes Enter Third Day
US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize Iran's Kharg Island and other key oil infrastructure. The threat comes as US-Iran strikes enter
2026 World Cup Kicks Off Across North America: Expanded Format, Favorites, and Visa Controversies
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with a record 48 teams and 104 matches across North America. Spain, France, and Argentina are top contenders, w
World Cup 2026: Supercomputer Predicts Spain Victory, Legends Back Argentina
Opta's supercomputer predicts Spain as the most likely winner of the 2026 World Cup, with a 16.1% chance. Former French champion Robert Pirè
FIFA's World Cup in America: Empty Seats and Closed Borders Undermine the Game
FIFA expects $3 billion from ticket sales, but corporate pricing has led to 180,000 tickets flooding the resale market. US immigration polic
US and Iran Exchange Strikes for Second Day as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Soar
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, with Tehran claiming to have closed the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices ro
Infantino Defends World Cup Ticket Prices and Dismisses US Entry Controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, comparing them to US sports playoffs. He also dismissed conce