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Egypt's football federation has filed a complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into refereeing in their 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina, citing serious mistakes and double standards. Separately, Switzerland coach Murat Yakin criticized the red card shown to Breel Embolo in their quarterfinal defeat, calling the rule 'unacceptable'.
The United States and Iran have traded multiple rounds of strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran launching attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation. The exchanges threaten a fragile ceasefire and a memorandum of understanding signed in June.
The US military conducted a second round of strikes on Iran, following President Trump's declaration that the interim agreement to end the war is over. Iran retaliated against US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting condemnation from those countries, while the US Treasury revoked a sanctions waiver.
The US State Department criticized China for providing only a few hours' notice before a submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific, saying it fell short of standards followed by other nuclear powers. The test, China's first known SLBM launch since 1982, drew concern from regional nations and analysts see it as a strategic signal.
The United States has carried out new waves of strikes against Iran, targeting missile and coastal defense sites in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over and vowed to hit Iran hard, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on Gulf states and claimed strikes on US-linked facilities. Oil prices surged amid fears of renewed conflict.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican national, was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. While ICE claims he rammed an officer's vehicle, witnesses and his family dispute this, prompting calls for an independent investigation and protests in Houston.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Melbourne for talks with Australian PM Anthony Albanese, with a major community event planned at Docklands Stadium. The visit follows a formal warning issued by Australian Federal Police over an online death threat against Modi, and protesters plan to demand action on his human rights record.
The United States has announced it will remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation in place since 1979. The decision, which will take effect in 45 days unless Congress blocks it, was announced by President Donald Trump after meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a NATO summit in Ankara. The move is seen as a significant boost to Syria's economic recovery and international reintegration.
China has launched a second coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting Taipei to deploy monitoring vessels and vow to expel Chinese ships. Beijing frames the patrols as a response to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks, while analysts see a new 'normal' in Beijing's pressure campaign.
The Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump, is planning a pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, according to an official. The plan faces hurdles, including Hamas's refusal to disarm and the NCAG's inability to enter Gaza, while a leaked draft resolution shows the board seeking legal immunity.
US President Donald Trump declared an end to sanctions against Turkey, potentially clearing the way for F-35 sales, though legal obstacles and congressional approval remain. Turkey expects an initial delivery of six jets, but Greece and Israel have raised concerns.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals begin with France facing Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 semifinal, while Spain, Belgium, Norway, and England also feature. Argentina and Switzerland round out the bracket, with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland among the standout performers.
US President Donald Trump attended a NATO summit in Ankara where he criticized European allies for their response to the US war in Iran, renewed claims on Greenland, and pressed for higher defence spending. Allies unveiled tens of billions of dollars in new arms contracts, while NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance emerged stronger. Reporting also covered Ukraine defence measures and Trump’s remarks on an Iran ceasefire.
NATO leaders at the Ankara summit affirmed Russia as a long-term threat, committed to collective defense, and pledged substantial aid to Ukraine. The final declaration was noted as the briefest in decades, while ICAN criticized NATO for escalating nuclear tensions.
US officials are discussing a compromise that would allow Turkey to keep its Russian-made S-400 systems while rejoining the F-35 program, possibly by disabling parts of the air defense systems. President Donald Trump has indicated he does not see the S-400 purchase as an obstacle and announced he would lift related sanctions, though no final decision has been made.
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, a move that could bolster Kyiv's air defenses against Russian ballistic missile strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that political agreements have been reached, with some missiles expected to arrive in the coming days.
The coffin of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Najaf, Iraq, on Tuesday after funeral ceremonies in Iran, with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi receiving it at the airport. Thousands of mourners thronged the holy city as the procession moves to Karbala before returning to Iran for burial.
United Nations bodies and rights groups are urging Israel to release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, detained since December 2024. Reports of abuse and arbitrary detention have prompted calls for his immediate release, while Israel defends its actions under the Unlawful Combatants Law.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, the alliance has committed to allocating €70 billion for weaponry to Ukraine in 2026, with an equivalent level for 2027. The summit also highlighted the PURL mechanism for coordinating military supplies, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte acknowledged limits in meeting Ukraine's air defense demands.
Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign in western France a day after an appeals court confirmed her embezzlement conviction but allowed her to run, ordering her to wear an electronic ankle tag. The campaign promises a 'rebirth' of France, with Jordan Bardella stepping aside as the party's candidate.