Hero’s welcome for Somali referee denied entry to US World Cup tournament
The first Somali picked to referee a World Cup rose from Mogadishu's pitches, only to be barred at the US border.
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
Apache down, fighting up: What the latest US-Iran attacks mean
Analysts say Iran seeks to deter US patrols on the Strait of Hormuz by attacking its assets across the Gulf.
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia
Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 tournament instead, following his ban from entering the US.
World
bbc.com
10.06.2026
Iran fires missiles at US bases carrying images of killed commanders
Iranian state media released video showing the launch of missiles towards US bases in the Middle East.
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
Somalia criticises US decision to bar World Cup referee
Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan in retaliation for US strikes
Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
Iran war live: Tehran says US fleet targeted in Bahrain after US strikes
Lebanon's Health Ministry says the death toll from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2 has reached 3,666.
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
US military launches ‘self-defence strikes’ targeting Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces began launching ‘self-defence’ strikes against Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
10.06.2026
U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
Politics
nytimes.com
10.06.2026
Trump Says Iran Shot Down U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
U.S. Central Command said the incident was under investigation. The pilot and gunner were safely rescued.
Politics
nytimes.com
09.06.2026
Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter over Hormuz, vows to respond
US president says although the pilots were rescued, Washington 'must, of necessity, respond to this attack'.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
'Gridlock alert days' and a race for tickets as US prepares to host World Cup
Is the US ready to handle the pressure of co-hosting what many see as the biggest global sporting event?
Sport
bbc.com
09.06.2026
Kenya’s police crack down on protest against US Ebola centre in Nanyuki
Protesters clash with police in Kenya as they march against a US-run Ebola quarantine centre near the town of Nanyuki.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.
World
bbc.com
09.06.2026
Russian attacks kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy hails talks with US envoys
Ukraine's president hopes to reinvigorate diplomacy after 'very positive' talks with US envoys and European leaders.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters
Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Somali referee Artan barred from entering US
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
World
bbc.com
09.06.2026
Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki
Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans.
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.
Finance
bbc.com
09.06.2026
FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry
Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US
World
aljazeera.com
09.06.2026