FIFA backs Mexico for 2026 World Cup, says it trusts authorities amid cartel violence

FIFA backs Mexico for 2026 World Cup, says it trusts authorities amid cartel violence
FIFA backs Mexico for 2026 World Cup, says it trusts authorities amid cartel violence

FIFA backs Mexico for 2026 World Cup, says it trusts authorities amid cartel violence
Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirms Iran’s no-nuclear-weapons stance as talks with United States continue: Video

Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirms Iran’s no-nuclear-weapons stance as talks with United States continue: Video
Kenya launches long-acting Lenacapavir in bid to strengthen HIV prevention: Video

Kenya launches long-acting Lenacapavir in bid to strengthen HIV prevention: Video
How Asian economies weathered Trump’s tariff storm in 2025

How Asian economies weathered Trump’s tariff storm in 2025
Southeast Asia fuels energy growth, but lags in renewable investment with just 2%

Southeast Asia fuels energy growth, but lags in renewable investment with just 2%
In Zimbabwe, two former footballers have been hit with 12-year drug sentences

In Zimbabwe, two former footballers have been hit with 12-year drug sentences
Why visa-free travel is back on Africa’s AfCFTA agenda

Why visa-free travel is back on Africa’s AfCFTA agenda
What really happened during the deadly shootout off Cuba’s coast?

What really happened during the deadly shootout off Cuba’s coast?
In East Africa, regional community faces crisis as members fail to pay over $80m in outstanding contributions

In East Africa, regional community faces crisis as members fail to pay over $80m in outstanding contributions
Singapore’s fertility rate hits record low; 30,000 citizens a year needed to close gap

Singapore’s fertility rate hits record low; 30,000 citizens a year needed to close gap
Israel’s president visits Ethiopia amid Horn of Africa tensions

Israel’s president visits Ethiopia amid Horn of Africa tensions
Takaichi under fire after spending $60,700 on post-election gifts for ruling party MPs

Takaichi under fire after spending $60,700 on post-election gifts for ruling party MPs
Zimbabwe withdraws from $367 million US health agreement over data sharing concerns

Zimbabwe withdraws from $367 million US health agreement over data sharing concerns
This mosque in Indonesia has its own free meal programme

This mosque in Indonesia has its own free meal programme
Why the Philippines is considering banning Telegram

Why the Philippines is considering banning Telegram
Can new US ambassador mend ‘serious’ strains in US–South Africa ties?

Can new US ambassador mend ‘serious’ strains in US–South Africa ties?
A broken health system? Nigeria spent $549m on overseas medical travel in nine months

A broken health system? Nigeria spent $549m on overseas medical travel in nine months
In Senegal, government backs new law to raise jail term for same-sex relations to 10yrs

In Senegal, government backs new law to raise jail term for same-sex relations to 10yrs
Should Europe turn to Africa to address its shrinking military ranks?

Should Europe turn to Africa to address its shrinking military ranks?
80% of firearms seized in Mexico under Sheinbaum administration originate in the US, Defence Secretary says: Video

80% of firearms seized in Mexico under Sheinbaum administration originate in the US, Defence Secretary says: Video
Argentine restaurant creates viral ‘Punch’ monkey milanesa: Video

Argentine restaurant creates viral ‘Punch’ monkey milanesa: Video
How a fake degree reached Pakistan’s High Court bench

How a fake degree reached Pakistan’s High Court bench
Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi ordered to stand trial in a rape case

Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi ordered to stand trial in a rape case
Is Mexico’s role in the 2026 World Cup at risk after cartel violence?

Is Mexico’s role in the 2026 World Cup at risk after cartel violence?
The aftermath of cartel rampage in Mexico's Puerto Vallarta: Video

The aftermath of cartel rampage in Mexico's Puerto Vallarta: Video
Indonesia bets $150 million on drive for homegrown chip industry

Indonesia bets $150 million on drive for homegrown chip industry
Ramaphosa thanks Putin after 17 misled South Africans rescued from Russia-Ukraine war frontlines

Ramaphosa thanks Putin after 17 misled South Africans rescued from Russia-Ukraine war frontlines
Duterte’s drug war targeted the poor in the Philippines, ICC told

Duterte’s drug war targeted the poor in the Philippines, ICC told
Ghana renames Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport after almost 60 years

Ghana renames Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport after almost 60 years
Trade war after another: China tightens restrictions on Japanese goods

Trade war after another: China tightens restrictions on Japanese goods
‘A constitutional coup’: Zimbabwe MP calls for resistance to presidential term extension

‘A constitutional coup’: Zimbabwe MP calls for resistance to presidential term extension
Who was El Mencho and how powerful was he?

Who was El Mencho and how powerful was he?
Mexico travel disrupted after killing of CJNG leader sparks nationwide violence: Video

Mexico travel disrupted after killing of CJNG leader sparks nationwide violence: Video
Once law, Duterte’s words now cited against him at ICC

Once law, Duterte’s words now cited against him at ICC
Zimbabwe’s displaced white farmers are seeking US support over unpaid compensation

Zimbabwe’s displaced white farmers are seeking US support over unpaid compensation
The hospital bed as a death sentence: Africa’s ‘no bed’ epidemic

The hospital bed as a death sentence: Africa’s ‘no bed’ epidemic
How the killing of ‘El Mencho’ triggered violence across Mexico: summary

How the killing of ‘El Mencho’ triggered violence across Mexico: summary
Ramadan bazaars to proceed in Malaysia despite rise in tuberculosis cases

Ramadan bazaars to proceed in Malaysia despite rise in tuberculosis cases
What is Japan’s ‘naked festival’ and why did it turn dangerous in 2026?

What is Japan’s ‘naked festival’ and why did it turn dangerous in 2026?
Why Nigeria and Japan are backing startups with a new $50m innovation fund

Why Nigeria and Japan are backing startups with a new $50m innovation fund
Maduro and Flores receive first consular visit while awaiting US trial: Video

Maduro and Flores receive first consular visit while awaiting US trial: Video
Mexico City activists stage ‘Anti-World Cup’ protest over gentrification fears: Video

Mexico City activists stage ‘Anti-World Cup’ protest over gentrification fears: Video
A 15% tariff, but on what exactly? Singapore presses US for details

A 15% tariff, but on what exactly? Singapore presses US for details
Tanzania tests 70 honey samples in Germany; 96% meet international standards

Tanzania tests 70 honey samples in Germany; 96% meet international standards
Researchers link South African political party to alleged recruitment for Russian war

Researchers link South African political party to alleged recruitment for Russian war
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation