FIFA Confirms Expanded 2026 World Cup On Tue., ahead of its congress in Kigali, Rwanda, FIFA announced that the 2026 World Cup will have a record 104-game program as the tournament will expand from 32 to 48 teams....
Amnesty Urges Premier League to Review Newcastle's Saudi Deal On Thursday, Amnesty International urged the English Premier League to re-examine the legally binding promise made by Newcastle United’s Saudi owners, which stated that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was separate from the country’s government....
Report: US and Iran in Indirect Talks on Prisoner Swap An NBC report published on Wednesday claimed that the US is holding indirect negotiations with Iran over a possible prisoner swap to secure the release of US citizens detained in the country....
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay Submit Joint 2030 FIFA World Cup Bid Officials from Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay launched a collective bid on Tuesday to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will take place exactly a century after the inaugural tournament was held in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Qatar Airways, Airbus Settle Contentious A350 Case On Wednesday, Qatar Airways and Airbus announced they have reached an "amicable and mutually agreeable settlement" ending an 18-month dispute over the safety of A350 jets and averting a potentially damaging UK court trial.
Qatar-EU Corruption Scandal: Italian Suspect Cooperates Antonio Panzeri, a former Italian Member of the European Parliament (MEP), has struck a plea deal with Belgian prosecutors over the alleged bribery scheme between MEPs and foreign governments. Panzeri was among four EU lawmakers detained for their alleged involvement.
Algeria Slams EU Gas Price Cap On Tuesday, Algeria, Africa's largest gas exporter, criticized the EU's recent decision to cap natural gas prices as an intervention disrupting the international energy market....