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Thursday briefing: Is this the final whistle for Gianni Infantino at Fifa?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure after his proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme to sell competition stakes to investors sparked international backlash and resignations.
Livestreamer’s murder raises questions over relations between Mexico’s creators and cartels
A young Mexican influencer was fatally shot while livestreaming in Sinaloa state, prompting scrutiny of content creators’ connections to criminal cartels operating in the violence-plagued region.
India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi
Bangladesh condemned India for permitting exiled PM Sheikh Hasina to address journalists in New Delhi, with Hasina vowing to return despite facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity.
Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran’s parliament is reviewing a proposal to ban U.S. and Israeli vessels from the Strait of Hormuz and levy tolls on other commercial ships transiting the critical waterway.
Trump again limits US birthright citizenship with new executive orders
President Trump signed two executive orders Thursday to restrict birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and ban birth tourism, weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt to eliminate the constitutional right.
‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes
Israel has resumed military strikes in southern Lebanon and issued forced evacuation orders, with residents expressing anger as ongoing ceasefire negotiations continue between Lebanese and Israeli officials.
Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds
A government watchdog found that the Department of Government Efficiency overstated savings claims, with many lacking supporting evidence or relying on unverifiable calculation methods.
After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster
Months after devastating floods swept through Mozambique, survivors face a second crisis as food prices surge and agricultural livelihoods collapse across affected provinces.
Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
Brazil’s federal police have formally accused 16 current and former Voepass airline employees in connection with an August 2024 crash that killed 62 people, citing negligence and maintenance failures.
Pakistan’s ruling party leads in Kashmir vote despite boycott call by banned group
Pakistan’s ruling Muslim League-N party won 24 of 34 seats in first two phases of Kashmir assembly elections despite boycott calls from a banned protest group demanding abolition of refugee seats.
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine struck two Russian oil refineries deep inside Russian territory using drones and vessels, targeting fuel revenues Moscow uses to finance its war operations.
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base
Trump’s Board of Peace has awarded its first construction contract in Gaza for a military outpost to house Moroccan troops, marking the first concrete project from the reconstruction board established in January.
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Saudi Arabia appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri as commander of a newly established multinational maritime defence coalition to protect shipping lanes through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
The US has requested the Philippines extradite church leader Apollo Quiboloy to face trial for child sex trafficking and fraud charges. Quiboloy was arrested in 2024 and remains detained while Philippine courts continue proceedings.
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Argentina says it will not retaliate after Brazil downgraded diplomatic ties over President Milei’s recent criticism of Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
Eight countries denounce Israeli violations, attacks on healthcare in Gaza
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.
Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?
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.
Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat
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 ban international media from reporting in most of country
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.
Banned from football at home, Afghan women’s team reunite 8,000 miles away
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 minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration
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.
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