Argentina says it will not retaliate after Brazil downgraded diplomatic ties over President Milei’s recent criticism of Brazilian President Lula da Silva.

Eight Arab and Muslim nations condemned Israeli violations in Gaza, particularly targeting of healthcare facilities and attacks on civilians, calling them grave breaches of international humanitarian law.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino retains support from several African football federations, particularly those benefiting from his funding programs, despite recent controversy over a privatization proposal.

A new poll shows 66% of U.S. adults believe in climate change, down from 73% in September 2025, while reported personal heat impacts have increased significantly.

Pakistani authorities implemented new restrictions requiring international media to obtain permission before reporting outside three major cities, following international coverage of deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Afghan women footballers, dispersed to countries worldwide after Taliban restrictions, reunited in New Zealand to play their first matches as an officially recognized Fifa-backed team since fleeing Afghanistan.

Colombia’s defence minister warns of terrorism threats ahead of Friday’s presidential inauguration in Cali, prompting deployment of 11,000 troops and a drone no-fly zone.

Nigerian security forces rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks across Niger and Kwara states in what authorities describe as the largest single-day rescue operation.

Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea ports and shipping, killing dock workers and international sailors while crippling commercial maritime activity in Odesa and nearby facilities.