A Houthi official threatened swift retaliation against the United States if it joins Saudi operations in Yemen's civil war, following deadly airport strikes that killed 13 people and prompted Trump to consider military intervention alongside the kingdom.
The 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by the US, Mexico, and Canada, faces unprecedented challenges including record ticket prices exceeding $1,000, geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US, visa denials affecting multiple nations, and extreme heat concerns threatening player safety and competitive fairness.
Brazil's 80-year-old President Lula officially launched his fourth and final presidential campaign, pledging to protect mineral reserves from foreign interference while facing right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro amid Trump administration tensions and regional political polarization.
Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo, Eric Trump, and British journalist Piers Morgan clashed on social media over potential U.S. policy shifts withdrawing diplomatic support from Britain regarding the Malvinas Islands, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions surrounding this longstanding territorial dispute.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup opener, equaling Miroslav Klose's 16-goal tournament record and becoming the oldest player to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38.
Cristiano Ronaldo fled Saudi Arabia with his family due to the Middle East war.