US official says banned referee had links with 'terror organisations'

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.

Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is widely admired in his home country, would have been the first Somali to referee a World Cup game.

By Hussein Mohamed

Gold Extends Fall as Renewed US-Iran Clashes Test Fragile Truce - Bloomberg.com

Gold Extends Fall as Renewed US-Iran Clashes Test Fragile Truce  Bloomberg.com

Iran says 20,000 people left without water after US hits reservoir tanks

Washington says its jets targeted air defence and radar sites after Iranian forces downed American helicopter

‘Every day it’s more barriers’: how the US is shutting out climate refugees

As the US shuts its doors to most refugees, there’s little hope of a new system to help those forced from home by climate impacts Trump targets migrants from countries hit most by climate shocks Millions of people around the world are having their lives upended by floods, storms and heatwaves worsened by the climate crisis. Those forced to flee their home countries, however, are finding that the door to the US is more firmly shut than ever. Neither US nor international law recognizes enviro...

By Oliver Milman

US bombs Iran’s water facilities: Why that’s so significant

The US struck several sites in Iran, saying it retaliated against the downing of a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz

We found 10 patriotic deals in Amazon's America 250 shop — all under $50

Shop Amazon's America 250 storefront for hats, T-shirts, earrings, flags and other commemorative gear celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Most Europeans support increased defence spending – poll

A poll by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) has found that a majority of Europeans support increased national defence spending and the procurement of European-made weapons as part of strengthened defence readiness.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,STANISLAV POHORILOV

US midterms could bring ‘renewed volatility’ to China ties, veteran diplomat warns

If the Democrats win control of Congress in America’s midterm elections it could bring “renewed volatility” to relations with China, a veteran Chinese diplomat has warned. “The results [of the 2026 midterms] … are likely to have a profound impact on the stability of China-US relations,” said Bian Qingzu, former secretary general of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. Founded in 1954, the association has long been a conduit to foster non-governmental exchang...

By Orange Wang

Is Israel spying on US? Espionage among allies has precedent

The Pentagon has reportedly raised the threat of Israeli espionage to its highest level. Both governments officially deny this, but media reports come at a tense moment as the countries continue their conflict with Iran.

US strikes Iran after blaming Tehran for helicopter crash

The United States launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter, and Iran fired back at countries in the region — another escalation that threatened to derail efforts to end the war. Hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan came under Iranian fire, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his his Truth Social platform that Iran was taking “too long to negotiate a deal” and that “now they will have to pay the price.”

By FRANCE24

Most Hungarians believe Trump has harmed the relationship between Europe and the U.S.

A quarter of them expect the damage to be felt even after the President’s term in office ends. In EU member states, the United States is perceived less and less as an ally, and strengthening their own defense capabilities is seen as a priority.

By Molnár Zoltán

Only 11% of Europeans view the US as an ally, survey finds

Support for Washington has fallen to a historic low and many Europeans doubt the US would come to their defence

By James C. Reynolds

U.S. strikes Iran after Trump says ‘we’re going to hit them hard’

Trump says American military is taking 'millions of barrels of oil' out of Islamic Republic nightly

By Jewish News Syndicate

“That wasn't nice to read" – Völler critiques USA denying Somalian referee entry

Rudi Völler has spoken out against Somalian World Cup referee Omar Artan being denied entry into the United States. The top FIFA listed referee had all his required documents, but was stopped at Mia...

Apache helicopter: What to know about the chopper, whose crash triggered latest US-Iran hostilities

Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows

Only 11% of Europeans across 15 countries view the United States as an ally, a historic low and down from 16% half a year ago and 22% in November 2024, according to a survey published by the European Council on Foreign Relations on Wednesday. The findings, released ahead of G7 and NATO summits, highlight Europe’s […]

US-Iran nuclear talks saw progress on key issues before recent strikes - report

Negotiations, according to US officials, have moved well beyond deliberations on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomats have begun narrowing down on four key issues regarding Iran's nukes.

China reiterates call on US, Iran to stop escalating tensions amid fresh air strikes

Beijing's reaction comes after US military launched attacks on military targets in response to downing US helicopter

By Anadolu Agency

After Heavy Missile Exchange, Trump Mocks Iran's 'Total Mess' Of A Military As Tehran 'Reviews' Diplomacy With US

After Heavy Missile Exchange, Trump Mocks Iran's 'Total Mess' Of A Military As Tehran 'Reviews' Diplomacy With US As part of what the United States is calling its latest 'defensive strikes' after Iran shot down an Apache helicopter in the Hormuz region, American forces overnight into the early Wednesday hours targeted "air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites" - the Pentagon said. Iran confirmed that there were indeed fresh attacks around Bandar Abbas a...

By Tyler Durden

Somali ref returns to hero’s welcome, vows World Cup comeback in 2030

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned to Mogadishu on Wednesday to a hero’s reception after being denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup, a decision that...

US extradites convicted ex-Ghanaian official over $6 million fraud

The United States has extradited former Ghanaian official, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu to Ghana after her corruption conviction, marking the first US-to-Ghana extradition since 2009 and highlighting bilateral anti-corruption cooperation. The post US extradites convicted ex-Ghanaian official over $6 million fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Saviour Imukudo

Nigerian jailed in US for using fake identity to secure job

A Nigerian man, Atuchukwu Onyeanusi, was jailed in the US for using a fake identity to secure a job. Learn more about this fraud case. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-jailed-in-us-for-using-fake-identity-to-secure-job/

By Punch Newspapers

UN calls for US immigration ‘re-think’ for World Cup

UN rights chief Volker Turk urged the United States to reconsider its immigration practices for the football World Cup, after fans, a top referee and team officials found themselves barred from the tournament. The post UN calls for US immigration ‘re-think’ for World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ again on Wednesday

Donald Trump has said the US will hit Iran "hard" on Wednesday, after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

US attacks Iran after helicopter downing in Hormuz

The United States and Iran traded military strikes across the Gulf region overnight after Washington blamed Tehran for the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional confrontation. The escalation marks the most serious direct military clash between the two countries since a ceasefire was announced in April. Both sides described their actions as defensive while warning that further attacks would trigger additional responses.

Trump Envoy Tells Tokayev He Has ‘Friend in White House’

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening its expanded strategic partnership with the United States during talks with U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Sergio Gor as both sides highlighted growing political and economic cooperation. “We highly value the opportunity to discuss a broad range of current issues and… The post Trump Envoy Te...

By Fatima Kemelova