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Chants, Cultural Dances: PM Modi Gets Grand Welcome In Indonesia

At the airport, PM Modi witnessed traditional Indonesian performances.

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In Big Move, Hamas Dissolves Gaza Governing Body After Near 20-Year Rule

The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah in 2007.

10 Japan-Linked Tankers Pass Through Hormuz Strait After Months Of Delay

A fleet of Japan-linked tankers and a Saudi supertanker exited the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded for months due to the Iran war

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Trump allies back president’s lobbying Fifa against World Cup suspension of Folarin Balogun – US politics live

Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz wade into furor over Trump calling Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to press for review of US striker’s suspensionTrump confirms he asked Infantino for review of Folarin Balogun red cardSign up for the Breaking News US emailCruz just thanked Donald Trump for “getting rid of that ridiculous red card” – apparently in reference to Folarin Balogun. The US striker received a straight red card from referee Raphael Claus after a video review, but Fifa have now lifted Bolagun’s one-match ban, making him now available to play for the USA in their knockout match against Belgium on Monday.As my colleagues covering the World Cup note, despite the move being considered excessively harsh, Fifa’s disciplinary code does not permit appeals against straight red cards, with officials from the world governing body and US Soccer confirming after the game that the sanction could not be challenged. Continue reading...

Fraudster George Cottrell seen at numerous Reform events despite ‘no formal role’ in party

Nigel Farage urged to clarify ‘dependence’ on Cottrell, who also joined Reform leader in Abu Dhabi in DecemberNigel Farage has been accompanied by his friend George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, to numerous Reform events and fundraisers and a trip to Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the claim that he has no official role in the party.Labour has called on Farage to clarify his “personal and financial dependence” on Cottrell, who has also been supporting his lifestyle through accommodation and security before the election. Continue reading...