World Cup kicks off after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildupThe 2026 World Cup, the largest in history, has commenced in Mexico City with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa. Projected to generate a ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Football: 'Chill, relax': Gianni Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issuesFIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed concerns regarding visa issues for the upcoming World Cup. He stated that FIFA cannot dictate imm...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
World Cup 2026: This country's supporters banned from this year's event, claim fans' associationIvory Coast play two of their three group matches in Philadelphia, against Ecuador on June 15 and Curacao on June 25 either side of a trip ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected ...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
A World Cup of miracles, migrations and a lesson for Indian footballThe 2026 World Cup celebrates new teams and inspiring journeys. Nations like Iraq and debutants Curacao and Cape Verde showcase grit and ro...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Football body's chief Infantino faces questions on eve of tournamentFIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
How Trump's Minneapolis immigration blitz hobbled federal crime fightingA Trump administration immigration crackdown in Minnesota significantly disrupted federal investigations into serious crimes, leading to a ...
07 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Denaturalization is part of Trump's crackdown on immigrantsPresident Trump stated his administration is exploring ways to revoke citizenship for some naturalized Americans, particularly those of Som...
09 Jan, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
US homeland security accuses Minneapolis Hilton of refusing ICE officersThe Department of Homeland Security reported that a Minneapolis Hilton hotel canceled reservations for ICE agents, despite bookings made wi...
06 Jan, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
China sails unhindered in Somali watersChina is one country which has been deliberately trying to project itself as a saviour and a good friend to all poor nations seeking aid an...
20 Aug, 2021, 10.10 AM IST
United States military conducts drone strike against al-Shabab fighters in SomaliaThe strike was carried out by military aircraft against al-Shabab fighters who were attacking members of the Danab, an elite American-train...
21 Jul, 2021, 12.22 PM IST
Harbouring ambitions: Gulf states scramble for SomaliaSomalia has been at war for decades and until the last few years it has struggled to attract foreign investment.
02 May, 2018, 01.47 PM IST
India seeks Nigeria's help for release of 17 sailors held hostage by piratesIndia seeks help from Nigeria for early release of 17 sailors held hostage by Somali pirates on board MT Royal Grace for the past 10 months.
29 Jan, 2013, 04.23 PM IST
Families of sailors held hostage by Somali pirates protestThe families demanded immediate release of the sailors, who have been held captive by Somali pirates off the Gulf of Aden, on UAE-owned MT ...
27 Nov, 2012, 02.31 PM IST
- Somalia jails 6 for flying in ransom money to pay pirates
The International Maritime Bureau said pirates took a record 1,181 hostages and seized 53 ships in 2010, all but four by Somali pirates.
27 Jun, 2011, 05.33 AM IST
- Uganda, Ethiopia deny their troops arming Somali rebels
Uganda and Ethiopia denied on Saturday that their troops in Somalia were selling arms to local insurgents fighting government and Ethiopian...
25 May, 2008, 01.03 AM IST