FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Sports and politics to mingle at D.C. event

The draw for FIFA's 2026 Men's World Cup is taking place today, with Canada and other qualified countries set to find out which teams they’ll face in the opening group stage.

World Cup 2026 draw: Donald Trump's presence sparks controversy

Donald TrumpThe announced presence of Donald Trump at the World Cup 2026 draw ceremony is already causing controversy.The ...

December 5, 2025 — Trump administration news, boat strikes and Ukraine talks

Scrutiny grows over the legality of continued US strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Trump is expected to meet on the sidelines of the World Cup draw with the leaders of Canada ...

Some wins for multilateralism at the G20 — and big questions about its long-term future

The G20 summit is supposed to be the pinnacle of multilateralism: the idea that nations can co-operate, compromise and ...

Unapologetically political - a World Cup draw like no other

Donald Trump was lavished with the adulation he craves by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and feels others unfairly deny him.

Netanyahu says he will not quit politics if he receives a pardon

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (Dec 7) that he would not retire from politics if he ...

From Mamdani to Takaichi, 2025 emerged as defining year of political reset

Historic wins, surprise upsets, and rapid leadership changes marked 2025, as voters across major democracies demanded ...

Trump attends pageantry-filled World Cup final draw designed with him in mind

Trump's attendance at the World Cup event puts him front and center at a major moment in the world of sport, and the planners ...