President Donald Trump has announced that the 2026 World Cup draw would take place at Washington’s Kennedy Center.

Ghislaine Maxwell insists “there is no list,” rejecting conspiracy theories about Epstein’s alleged network of powerful associates.

The US is reviewing records of more than 55 million visa holders, with officials warning visas may be revoked.

Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe has been arrested over allegations of misusing state funds during his tenure in office.

Bangkok court clears former Thai prime minister Thaksin of royal insult charge, as daughter Paetongtarn faces removal, intensifying Shinawatra pressure.

Supreme Court revises order on Delhi’s stray dogs, allowing release after vaccination and sterilisation, while banning public feeding nationwide.

Defence minister Israel Katz warns Gaza City faces destruction as cabinet approves assault, despite Hamas accepting mediated 60-day ceasefire.

Iran and European powers will discuss stalled nuclear talks Friday, with EU threatening UN sanctions under the snapback mechanism.

A New York appeals court has overturned Trump’s $527m fraud penalty but upheld corporate ban, as Supreme Court backed grant cuts.

Meta has reportedly entered a $10 billion cloud partnership with Google, aiming to boost AI capabilities and infrastructure scalability.

The Trump administration is reviewing 55 million foreigners holding US visas to identify possible violations and enforce immigration rules.

X and former staff agree on tentative $500m settlement over severance claims after Musk’s mass Twitter layoffs.

Lebanon has begun disarming Palestinian factions in refugee camps, starting with Burj al-Barajneh, to assert state control over weapons

New York appeals court cancels $500m penalty on Trump but affirms fraud liability, leaving non-financial sanctions intact.

Zelenskyy has urged a strong US reaction if Putin refuses bilateral talks, stressing uncertainty over Russia’s peace intentions.

Hurricane Erin has unleashed powerful winds and flooding on a North Carolina highway as it advanced along the US East Coast.

French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘abject’ remarks accusing him of contributing to rising antisemitism.

Elon Musk has been ordered to face US lawsuit alleging he misled voters with $1 million-a-day petition scheme.

Microsoft has restricted Chinese firms’ access to its cybersecurity program after suspicions of misuse in SharePoint hacking campaign.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated attacks on Australia’s Anthony Albanese after Canberra recognised Palestinian statehood, straining diplomatic ties.