After initially restricting travel, the Department of Homeland Security permitted the Iranian national soccer team to enter the US for its Friday match.
Year: 2026
White South Africans Arriving as US Refugees Receive Welcome Bags with Constitution Copies
The Trump administration’s welcome package for South African refugees included an Android tablet, an American flag, and copies of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
Alibaba Mounts Legal Challenge Against US Defence Department Blacklist
The Chinese tech conglomerate filed legal proceedings challenging its inclusion on the US Defence Department’s blacklist restricting American investment.
China Supercomputer Tops US Machines for First Time in Global Rankings
China’s latest supercomputer claimed the top position in global performance rankings, surpassing American systems in a significant symbolic and strategic victory.
Trump Praises Turkish President Erdogan as Prime Candidate to Mediate Iran Talks
The US president called Erdogan a prime candidate to enter the war on Iran negotiations ahead of the NATO leaders’ summit in Turkey.
Philippines: Gunshots Fired in Senate Building as ICC-Wanted Senator Resists Arrest
A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court resisted arrest, prompting gunshots to be reported inside the senate building, officials said.
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Announce Early Closures Due to France Extreme Heatwave
With half of mainland France under the highest heat alert, major tourist sites adjusted operations and schools altered timetables to protect the public.
Congress Approves Housing Bill Limiting Institutional Investors and Easing New Construction
The legislation would restrict institutional investors from buying large numbers of homes while simultaneously streamlining housing construction permitting.
UN Secretary-General Guterres Warns Climate Disasters Becoming More Frequent and Costly
Speaking at London Climate Action Week as UK temperatures exceeded 100°F, Guterres cited the World Meteorological Organization warning that the worst is yet to come.
EU Proposes Three-Year Military Mission to Advise and Train Lebanese Forces
The European External Action Service circulated a document proposing a civilian and military mission to support Lebanon’s armed forces and internal security after the conflict.