Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee
Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan in retaliation for US strikes
Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
Iran war live: Tehran says US fleet targeted in Bahrain after US strikes
Lebanon's Health Ministry says the death toll from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2 has reached 3,666.
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
US military launches ‘self-defence strikes’ targeting Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces began launching ‘self-defence’ strikes against Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
Politics
nytimes.com
10.06.2026
Trump Says Iran Shot Down U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
U.S. Central Command said the incident was under investigation. The pilot and gunner were safely rescued.
Politics
nytimes.com
09.06.2026
Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter over Hormuz, vows to respond
US president says although the pilots were rescued, Washington 'must, of necessity, respond to this attack'.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
'Gridlock alert days' and a race for tickets as US prepares to host World Cup
Is the US ready to handle the pressure of co-hosting what many see as the biggest global sporting event?
Sport
bbc.com
09.06.2026
Kenya’s police crack down on protest against US Ebola centre in Nanyuki
Protesters clash with police in Kenya as they march against a US-run Ebola quarantine centre near the town of Nanyuki.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.
World
bbc.com
09.06.2026
Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys
Ukraine's president hopes to reinvigorate diplomacy after 'very positive' talks with US envoys and European leaders.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters
Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Somali referee Artan barred from entering US
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
World
bbc.com
09.06.2026
Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki
Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.
Finance
bbc.com
09.06.2026
FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry
Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row
Iranian delegation arrives at their World Cup base camp a day after several members were denied visas by the US.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Mexico as US visa row continues
Iran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of its World Cup matches in the US.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row
All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.
World
bbc.com
07.06.2026
Iran war day 100: US, Iran trade attacks again, raising tensions
Tensions rise as US shoots down Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz, vital for international maritime traffic.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026