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Before World Cup, FIFA slammed for politicising sport with Trump prize
Football officials and players question FIFA’s decision to award its inaugural Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump.
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FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch
ICE has represented the US immigration crackdown and deportation drive, but HRW wants a truce for duration of World Cup.
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Palestine weekly wrap: Under cover of ceasefire, Israel increases grip
Settler violence surges deeper into Palestinian-administered areas, and Gaza’s police forces are decimated further.
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Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threat at World Cup
Congressmen call for immediate interagency action to secure airspace over the 11 US World Cup 2026 host cities.
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Kashmir seminary declared unlawful under Indian law, sparks outcry
Kashmiri political and religious leaders denounced the move as part of a broader pattern of New Delhi’s overreach.
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Croatia’s Modric undergoes facial surgery but aims to be fit for World Cup
Luka Modric suffered a facial fracture in AC Milan’s game against Juventus and underwent surgery the following day.
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All New York boroughs to host free World Cup fan events, Mamdani says
Amid exorbitant fares and match tickets, fan events in New York will be free during the World Cup.
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How Iran has changed, and how it hasn’t, in two months of war
Common Iranians face job losses and shortages. But key institutions remain in place, with hardliners stronger now.
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