Tag: USA
2026 FIFA World Cup: Somalia unhappy as referee Artan Osman barred from entering the USA
Somali referee Osman Artan has been barred from entering the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking debate over visa restrictions fa [...]
2026 FIFA World Cup: DR Congo players told to isolate before tournament
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national team has been ordered to isolate ahead of the World Cup after health officials raised concerns over possib [...]
Trump administration officially moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous substance
The Trump administration officially moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous substance on April 23, 2026, marking a historic shift in federal [...]
Trump Envoy Urges FIFA to Swap Iran for Italy in 2026 World Cup
In a surprising diplomatic development, Paolo Zampolli, a top envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump, has reportedly urged FIFA to r [...]
US: American citizens warned to reconsider travelling to Nigeria on safety grounds
The U.S. Department of State issued a stark update to its Nigeria Travel Advisory on April 8, 2026, maintaining the country's overall status at Level [...]
Two rappers charged for kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged rapper Pooh Shiesty (Lontrell Williams Jr.) and fellow artist Big30 (Rodney Wright Jr.) in connection with a [...]
Cuba pardons over 2,000 inmates amid escalating U.S. Economic pressure
The Cuban government has begun releasing 2,010 prisoners in its largest amnesty in a decade, a move it describes as a "sovereign and humanitarian gest [...]
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to “Concrete Steps” to ease tensions following U.S.-hosted talks
In a significant diplomatic move, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda agreed to "concrete steps" to de-escalate tensions and advance a s [...]
Iran sports minister: We will not play at the 2026 World Cup
Iran's Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, has announced that the national team will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This decision [...]
Gas and oil prices rise as stock prices fall due to the USA and Israel attack on Iran
Global energy markets and stock exchanges have been roiled by a dramatic escalation in the Middle East following coordinated military strikes by the U [...]