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The 56-year-old Swiss official has also been criticised by South American body CONMEBOL. But he did get backing from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Infantino received the "full support" of senior FIFA directors at an emergency meeting in Morocco on Wednesday.

Priyanka Chopra and Russell Crowe will reportedly headline the sci-fi action thriller Bluefly. The film is directed by Nimród Antal, known for his work in Predators and Stranger Things episodes.

OTT releases this Friday bring a mix of action, drama, thrillers, and romantic series. From Operation Safed Sagar to Vadhandhi Season 2, and Imtiaz Ali's blockbuster Main Vaapis Aaunga, there's plenty to binge-watch this weekend.

A political meeting in New Zealand left the attendees in shock when a female politician joined online from the bathroom, with her underwear hanging behind her. The mayor tells her to move the camera, but she in unfazed and continues to speak anyway.

A school shooting in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province injured 10–15 students on Friday. Police identified the suspected shooter as a student.

Trump said the Iran war could end soon and admitted some US munitions supplies were “a little bit tighter.” His remarks followed reports that stocks of key long-range missiles had been heavily depleted.

Released in April, Michael is now one of the highest-grossing biopics, with over $1 billion earned at the box office globally. A month after the movie achieved the milestone, the makers have shared the plans for the sequel.

Zendaya and Tom Holland have reportedly hosted a private wedding celebration in England. The event followed the couple's secret marriage, which Holland confirmed earlier this year after months of speculation.

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the United States of engaging in "theatre diplomacy", rejecting President Donald Trump's claims that talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz are progressing. Tehran insists no negotiations are taking place.

Makers released the teaser of The Paradise, showcasing Nani in a bold, intense role. The film's revised theatrical release date was also announced alongside a teaser.

The Trump admin is reportedly considering expanding social media vetting to more US visa applicants, including foreign journalists. Under the proposal, affected applicants may have to make their social media accounts public to allow government scrutiny as part of the visa screening process.

US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at restricting birthright citizenship by targeting so called “birth tourism”. The move comes weeks after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier attempt to limit automatic US citizenship for children born on American soil.

If approved, the deal is likely to generate business opportunities worth around Rs 1.6 lakh crore for Indian companies like Tata Group, Larsen & Toubro, and other defence manufacturers, while significantly boosting the country’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem.

Somalia is a key player in maritime trade and shipping, as it is adjacent to the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab, and Indian Ocean. Thus, even without military presence per se, an agreement could help Pakistan enhance its diplomatic prowess in the wake of the ongoing Houthi threat.

The Centre approved the ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to boost compressed biogas production, improve waste management and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

The AFA has declared Jul 15 as National Football Teams Day to commemorate Argentina's dramatic World Cup semi-final victory over England, where they overturned a 1-0 deficit to reach the final, though the celebrations later faced controversy.

Bringing deepfakes directly within the country's digital regulation framework and labelling AI content has been made mandatory by MeitY.

West Asia remains on edge as Iran and Oman move closer to finalizing a Strait of Hormuz shipping agreement while tensions continue to rise across the region. Israel has launched fresh strikes on southern Lebanon, with the IDF citing Hezbollah ceasefire violations. At the same time, Iran has reportedly warned Gulf nations that their energy infrastructure could become targets if they fail to persuade the United States to halt military action. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly urged U.S. President Donald Trump to delay military action and prioritize diplomacy. Meanwhile, Washington continues to express frustration over stalled talks with Tehran, even as negotiations over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz continue through Oman.

Smoke was seen billowing in Southern Lebanon's Mansouri village, which is home to nearly fifteen hundred people. IDF attacked this area after issuing an evacuation order in response to Hezbollah's alleged violation of the ceasefire.