Downing Street has backed calls for Fifa to investigate, with the Prime Minister’s official spokesman saying: “The World Cup may not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are. Our commitment to the Falklands will never waver.” Argentine President Javier Milei called the players’ action “understandable” and “valid,” according to media reports. But he also
US Vice President JD Vance accused some members of the Israeli government of trying to influence American opinions to prolong the war with Iran. In an interview published Wednesday, Vance told conservative podcaster Joe Rogan that while he trusts some people within the Israeli government, there are others “who are manipulating and trying to change
All of this has been hailed by Chinese media as a victory for Made in China products, a label commonly associated with low-quality and often cheaper-made products. “The fact that Chinese air conditioners have become a necessity for Europeans is not simply a commercial phenomenon, but a microcosm of ‘Chinese-style empowerment,’” reads a commentary in
Activist Anna Hazare’s 13-day fast in 2011 gave new impetus to an anti-corruption campaign that briefly captured the national imagination. Irom Sharmila, who was protesting against the draconian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in northeast India, refused food for 16 years and survived only because authorities force-fed her through a nasal tube. Medha Patkar, a
The deadly inferno has raised familiar questions about fire safety regulations across Thailand, especially at entertainment venues. Thai authorities say they are investigating whether negligence caused the fire, as survivors reported locked doors and a lack of signage demarcating emergency exits. But some question whether relevant government agencies should also be held accountable for failing
The United States launched a new wave of attacks on Iran for the sixth consecutive night, its military says, as the two sides continue to fight for control of the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (Centcom) said on Thursday that the strikes were aimed at “further degrading Iranian military capabilities.” Iranian state media
