US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors

More than 120 organisations issue a travel advisory for visitors to this summer's World Cup, warning of potential threats to their human rights.

Rubio Says Iran’s Soccer Team Can Attend World Cup

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that while the players were welcome, anyone accompanying them who has links to the Iranian military would be denied entry.

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The limits on Bessent’s Treasury swap lines for allies

The US provided Argentina with a $20bn swap line, but similar offerings to Gulf and Asian allies would face constraints

US says Iran players welcome at 2026 World Cup amid call for Italy to take their place

No one from United States ‘told them they can’t come’, Rubio said Iranian delegation members judged to have ties to IRGC may be barred Iran’s footballers will be welcome at this year’s World Cup, secretary of state Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the United States government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Rubio denied that the government had asked the Iranian team not to come to the World Cup – but warned ...

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US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.

Strait of Hormuz: Iran, US seize ships

US President Donald Trump says he is not rushing into a peace agreement with Iran, downplaying concerns over Iranian small boats even after they seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and arguing that Tehran is unable to strike a deal due to divisions within its leadership, an accusation Iran has rejected. Elitsa Gadeva tells us more.

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US has ‘burned through’ billions of dollars worth in critical weapons supplies in the Iran war, report claims

The conflict has already cost the United States more than $25 billion, according to a study conducted by the American Enterprise Institute

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Mexico is adorned with thousands of murals to reclaim public spaces ahead of the World Cup

More than one million young people have participated in the events promoted by the Mexican Youth Institute to create community awareness

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Italian officials slam ‘shameful’ proposal from Trump envoy for Azzuri to replace Iran at World Cup

Italian officials have wasted no time in slamming a suggestion from U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli that the Azzuri should take Iran's place at the upcoming FIFA World Cup

King Charles to visit US as political ties fray under Trump - The Straits Times

King Charles to visit US as political ties fray under Trump  The Straits Times

‘Can’t bring IRGC terrorists’: US draws red line on Iran World Cup entry, flags ‘pretend trainers’

Marco Rubio said that the concern lies with non-playing members travelling with the team. “The problem with Iran would be not their athletes."

US-Iran Tensions Build Over Hormuz As Peace Talks Stall

The US and Israel waged a war against Iran in late February, arguing that Tehran could enrich the material further and try to build an atomic bomb.

US says people with ties to IRGC won’t be allowed at World Cup

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington had no objections to Iranian players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but he added the players will not be allowed to bring with them people with ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). “Nothing from the U.S. has told them they can’t come,” Rubio […]

Miguel Delaney: Could Italy really replace Iran at World Cup 2026? If so why not Ireland?

Fifa is still aiming for Iran to play at the 2026 World Cup, despite the suggestion of Italy replacing them illustrating how the situation is reaching ever deeper levels of politicisation.

US not against Iran's participation in World Cup, but ties to IRGC not allowed, Rubio says

Rubio's remarks came after a top envoy to US President Donald Trump asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup.

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at upcoming World Cup

The Iranian embassy to Rome responded by saying that the suggestion showed U.S. "moral bankruptcy."

US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official - Arab News

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official  Arab News

King Charles to visit US as political ties fray under Trump

King Charles III’s state visit to the US aims to mend ties frayed by tensions over the Iran war and the long shadow of the Epstein scandal. Read More: https://punchng.com/king-charles-to-visit-us-as-political-ties-fray-under-trump/

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US invites Putin to G20 summit but Trump doubts he’ll come

The invitation would mark a major easing of international pressure on Putin, who has been shunned by most of the West but not Trump since ordering the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The post US invites Putin to G20 summit but Trump doubts he’ll come appeared first on Vanguard News.

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US offers $10m reward for info on Iraqi armed group leader - rudaw.net

US offers $10m reward for info on Iraqi armed group leader  rudaw.net

Husband and wife wanted in the US captured - Jamaica Gleaner

Husband and wife wanted in the US captured  Jamaica Gleaner

A US judge orders the release of the wife and children of the perpetrator of a terrorist attack - Seneweb

A US judge orders the release of the wife and children of the perpetrator of a terrorist attack  Seneweb