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FIFA chief Infantino praises impact of expanded tournaments in speech to Asian soccer group

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has praised the impact of expanded tournaments in the development of soccer around the world in a video message to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025

Ecuador Presidential Hopefuls Make Last Pitch To Voters

Ecuador's incumbent president and his leftist challenger have made their final pitch to voters ahead of Sunday's razor-tight election, with jobs, crime and an appeal to women voters dominating campaign-closing arguments.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2025

UN humanitarian agency to cut staff by 20% due to 'brutal cuts' in funding

The U.N. humanitarian agency says it's cutting its 2,600 staff operating in more than 60 countries by 20% because of “brutal cuts” in funding that have left it with a nearly $60 million shortfall

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Once-in-century storm tides could strike Bangladesh every decade by 2100, MIT study warns

Storms that swamp vast stretches of country’s coast may become decadal norm or even more frequent

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

The UN decries ongoing combat in Myanmar as earthquake relief faces big challenges

Human rights experts for the United Nations are expressing urgent concern about ongoing military operations in Myanmar’s civil war, despite ceasefires called by major parties to facilitate relief efforts after the country’s devastating March 28 earthquake

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

UN says 36 Israeli attacks killed only Palestinian women, children in Gaza

UN rights office says 36 Israeli air strikes between March 18 and April 9 killed only Palestinian women and children.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2025

Trump ICC sanctions order challenged in US court by human rights advocates

Exclusive: Lawsuit says ‘unconstitutional’ order violates right to share information with court’s chief prosecutor

The Guardian - US · Apr 11, 2025

OPINION - Jeremy Hunt: To unleash London’s financial prowess we must become Singapore-on-Thames

London, the brightest light in what was once the world’s first and greatest champion of free trade, is at a crossroads along with Britain. As the world closes up in damaging trade wars, we face difficult choices about how to survive. So it’s time to look to the other side…

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

U.S. and Iran Set for High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Oman

Oman hosts U.S.-Iran nuclear talks this weekend, the first in years. Iran may propose a temporary deal but warned it could expel UN inspectors or hide enriched uranium if threatened. U.S. called the threats "dangerous." Read more at Dynamite News.

Dynamite News · Apr 11, 2025

Trial Of Tunisian Opposition Figures Resumes, 6 On Hunger Strike

The trial of dozens of Tunisian opposition figures resumed on Tuesday under tight security, with six detained defendants on hunger strike after they were barred from attending court in person.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2025