The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already set records for being the grandest tournament to date – most host nations, most matches and organisers’ claims of record attendance.For the first time in history, three nations will be hosting the global showpiece – Canada, Mexico...

New York Mayor Mamdani was among those critical of FIFA’s decision to ban water bottles at World Cup stadiums.Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026FIFA has made changes to its stadium policy, allowing fans to bring disposable water bottles into match stadiums after a ban...

The pontiff praises Madrid as a beacon of inclusion as about 1.2 million people gather for Sunday mass. Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026An oceanic crowd has filled the streets of the Spanish capital Madrid with chants, cheers and applause to greet Pope Leo XIV on the...

NewsFeedThousands of people in Los Angeles are living in city-backed tiny homes as part of efforts to reduce homelessness. But with around 72,000 people unhoused across the county, advocates say the shelters fall far short of addressing the scale of the...

Voting is under way in Armenia’s parliamentary election, seen as a test of the government’s efforts to forge a peace deal with rival Azerbaijan and loosen ties with Moscow.Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his ruling Civil Contract party are seeking a strong mandate...

Israeli police said they killed two suspects allegedly involved in the shooting. Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026At least one man has been killed and five wounded in central Israel, Israeli medics have said, in what police called a suspected “terror attack”.Israeli...

NewsFeedMultiple shooting attacks in Israel have killed 1 person and injured five others, Israeli police say. The shootings took place in three ⁠separate areas in central Israel close to the ⁠occupied West Bank city ⁠of Qalqilya. The police also said that one suspect...

NewsFeedA 75-year-old Palestinian farmer recounts the moment a large group of Israeli settlers threatened him with death, hitting him and harassing his livestock. Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian farmers and arson of Palestinian-owned land has spiked in the...

Gaza City – On the first day of Eid al-Adha, Widad Al-Husari, 31, sat with her husband, children, and extended family on a rooftop in Gaza City, trying to create a sense of holiday spirit amid an ongoing war and displacement.The family had dinner, then shared sweets,...

Prolonged crisis has negatively affected Kosovo’s economy, already hit hard by the global energy crisis and rising fuel prices. Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026Voters in Kosovo headed to the polls for an early parliamentary election, the third in 18 months, in an...

NewsFeedIran’s ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, expressed concern over the reported denial of US visas to 15 members of Iran’s 2026 World Cup delegation and called on FIFA to help ensure the team’s full participation in the tournament.Published On 7 Jun...

Lionel Messi’s magical feet, Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrobatic finishes, Lamine Yamal’s exploits on the wing and Kylian Mbappe’s sensational speed.The wait is almost over to witness it all, as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on Thursday, June 11.Recommended Stories list...