The logistical and security arrangements in the U.S. host cities have sparked international reactions and criticism, amid calls from some football fans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Across the U.S., Muslims are running in the 2026 midterms at the federal, state and local levels, a change from a decade ago, when it was far less common.

Just 60 days after a ceasefire took effect, Iran and the Israeli Occupation returned to exchanging military strikes in a brief but consequential confrontation that lasted roughly 14 hours, once again raising questions about the fragility of the truce.

While U.S. efforts accelerate to impose a lasting settlement between Lebanon and the Israeli Occupation after months of war and mutual escalation, developments on the ground appear to be moving in the exact opposite direction.

Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate Abelardo De la Espriella secured 43.7% in the first round of voting compared with 40.9% for leftwing Senator Ivan Cepeda.