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FIFA has warned against what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine president Gianni Infantino, following the collapse of his $4.2 billion World Cup rights proposal and questions over a UEFA exit payment. Infantino has denied the allegations, while FIFA's board has expressed full support for him.
Israel has not formally approved the US-backed roadmap for the next phase of President Trump's Gaza plan, amid cabinet opposition and Shin Bet warnings that Hamas views the demilitarization process as a way to buy time and constrain Israel's military freedom. Ministers are demanding guarantees of genuine disarmament before proceeding.
Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) has announced simultaneous sit-ins in all four provincial capitals on August 16 to demand the withdrawal of the petroleum levy and reduction of petrol prices to Rs225 per litre, intensifying its campaign against inflation.
Hamas reaffirms readiness to implement the next phase of the US-backed Gaza peace plan, while Israel insists it has not agreed to the latest part. The plan includes disarmament, a Palestinian governing committee, and a phased Israeli withdrawal.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has released 15 prisoners and handed them over to AFC/M23 rebels in the first known transfer under a Qatar-mediated peace deal. The International Committee of the Red Cross facilitated the handover, which took place after months of talks and a journey through Uganda.
Yemen's Houthi rebels say they struck a military camp of Saudi-backed forces in Marib province with numerous missiles and drones. Reports also cite casualties at a displaced persons camp and a downed drone, amid ongoing strikes in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
Yemen's government reports at least two civilians killed and 14 injured in a Houthi attack on Marib, while a separate Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran injured 11, including a woman and a child. Both strikes are described as violations of international humanitarian law.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed a joint defence pact, the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement, in response to escalating regional tensions. The agreement stipulates that an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack on all, deepening security cooperation.
A 2016 government audit alleged that the Korea Football Association used corporate credit cards to pay for sexual entertainment for foreign referees during international matches in 2011-2012, including Olympic and World Cup qualifiers. The allegations emerged as police raided the KFA's headquarters over a separate coaching appointment probe. The KFA said it has since tightened its internal guidelines.
At least two US military tanker aircraft were seen over the Persian Gulf during a reported IRGC operation near the Strait of Hormuz, according to TASS. The aircraft, identified as Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers, were flying over international waters as regional tensions persist.
Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE issued a joint statement condemning Israeli actions in Gaza as a clear breach of international law, urging the international community to compel Israel to comply with its obligations.
Foreign ministers from eight Arab and Muslim countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israeli actions in Gaza, particularly the targeting of hospitals and medical personnel. The statement, published by Qatar's Foreign Ministry, calls the strikes a grave breach of international humanitarian law and a violation of the ceasefire framework.
Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to command a 14-nation maritime defence coalition aimed at protecting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. The coalition, formed on July 30, will hold a planning meeting in August.
Prince Ali bin Hussein, president of the Jordan Football Association, accused FIFA of 'blackmail,' alleging that support for Gianni Infantino was tied to assistance for Jordan's federation. Days later, FIFA paid the long-overdue Arab Cup prize money, though Prince Ali said the episode reflects deeper leadership issues.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin has proposed creating a railway route to the Indian Ocean, citing risks to shipping through the Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, first reported by TASS, includes possible routes through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Analysts note the rail link could offer Moscow an alternative trade corridor to India and the Global South amid sanctions.
FIFA's leadership has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after he abandoned a plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, a proposal that drew sharp criticism from UEFA, Concacaf, and AFC. The crisis has triggered threats of non-cooperation, an internal apology from FIFA, and a review of the failed initiative.
Jordan convened an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers in Amman to rally support for its custodianship of Jerusalem's holy sites, with Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi warning of a potential religious conflict. The meeting followed tensions over the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, including a mass visit by religious right Israelis in July.
Pakistan's ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, says any new escalation between the US and Iran would have global consequences, citing oil and fertilizer markets. He emphasized Pakistan's role as a mediator and its belief in diplomacy.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing criticism from within and outside the organization after abandoning a plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Key figures including Arsène Wenger and Secretary-General Mattias Grafström have distanced themselves from the proposal, while UEFA threatened legal action.
Yemen's Houthi rebels said they hit a Saudi oil tanker with ballistic missiles in the Red Sea, the latest in a series of attacks on Saudi shipping. The group also reported that eight tankers have been forced to reroute and dozens more have altered course since a naval blockade was imposed. Saudi Arabia and several allies have formed a naval coalition to protect shipping routes.