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Armed men in Haiti’s capital seize a top security official
Global Affairs

Armed men in Haiti’s capital seize a top security official

Local media reported that Boyard was seized Thursday in Bourdon, one of the few areas in Port-au-Prince that is considered relatively safe. An estimated 70% of the capital is controlled by a powerful gang coalition known as Viv Ansanm, which the US designated as a foreign terrorist organization in May last year.

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Only four Iranians win US visa appeal ahead of World Cup opener
World-Cup-2026

Only four Iranians win US visa appeal ahead of World Cup opener

Iran had already moved its World Cup base to Mexico due to concerns stemming from tensions between the country and the United States. Of the 15 Iranian delegation members initially denied US visas, 10 submitted fresh applications after arriving in Mexico. It has now emerged that four of those appeals were successful.

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Germany funds fans as African nations face US restrictions
World-Cup-2026

Germany funds fans as African nations face US restrictions

The four-time world champions' main concern has been the high transportation costs associated with the tournament. Train tickets, which normally cost $12.90 (£9.50) from central New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey—where Germany will face Ecuador in their final Group E match on June 25—were increased to $150 for the tournament before later being reduced to $98.

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