FIFA says it is closely watching developments in Iran following U.S. military strikes that have sharply escalated tensions between the two nations, both of whom are set to feature in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The expanded 48-team tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the first time three nations
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the commencement of a major operation to relocate thousands of ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to secure facilities in Iraq. According to CENTCOM, they launched a new mission to transfer ISIS detainees to help ensure the terrorists remain in secure detention facilities The mission, which began on January 21, 2026,
International tensions over the Arctic escalated this week as European allies began sending symbolic troop reinforcements to Greenland. The deployments, involving nations like Germany, France, and the U.K., serve as a gesture of support for Denmark during contentious negotiations with Washington and Greenlandic leaders. These talks have reportedly reached an impasse over the territory’s long-term