Topic
1659 articles
FIFA has proposed creating a $20 billion subsidiary to sell minority stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to private investors. The plan has triggered fierce criticism from UEFA, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and CONCACAF, with UEFA threatening a potential boycott.
Iran confirmed it launched ballistic missiles at US military facilities in Jordan, while the US and Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes against Iran-linked armed groups in Iraq, killing at least 20. The strikes raise fears of a broader Middle Eastern conflict, with leaders calling for de-escalation.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has formally charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with terrorism facilitation, issuing an international arrest warrant. The agency accuses Durov of failing to remove content used by Ukrainian agencies and extremist groups to plan attacks inside Russia. Durov has not commented, but Telegram's official X account posted an image of Durov giving the middle finger after the announcement.
Iran rejected Oman's co-control proposal for the Strait of Hormuz and presented a counteroffer demanding greater control. The dispute centers on management of the strategic waterway amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. The two sides continue to negotiate, with key sticking points including fees, shipping lanes, and mine clearance.
Germany's voluntary recruitment drive has drawn just 500 applicants since January, while 6,000 young men have sought exemptions on religious or moral grounds. Officials face growing pressure to decide by July next year whether to reinstate compulsory military service amid public protests and a shifting security landscape.
A US airbase in eastern Jordan, serving as a CENTCOM command hub, was struck by a missile on January 28. Iran-backed fighters are suspected of launching the attack. US officials are evaluating the situation and potential responses.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy intercepted three oil tankers violating maritime regulations in the Persian Gulf on January 13. The vessels were found operating illegally and attempting to transport oil out of the region.
Ukrainian drone strikes hit industrial facilities in Ryazan, Russia, causing fires and forcing Wildberries to evacuate a warehouse. Six people were hospitalized. The attacks are part of Ukraine's intensified campaign against Russian industrial sites it accuses of supporting military logistics.
Iran launched ballistic missiles at US bases in the Middle East, all intercepted by American forces. The attack coincided with a White House meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, who advocates war with Iran. Iran also struck three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Omani mediation for joint waterway management.
