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FIFA Misreads India and China as World Cup Markets

Just weeks from the start of the 2026 World Cup, India is without a broadcasting deal. Talks are reportedly ongoing, with time zones and cost expectations clear stumbling blocks, but there is also a feeling that FIFA has misunderstood its two biggest markets.

India Raises Fuel Prices Amid Economic Strain

India's state-run fuel retailers raised the prices of petrol and diesel on Friday — the first time since the war in Iran began — as they look to recoup some of the losses incurred over rising global crude prices.

Africa CDC Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo

Africa's top public health agency has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement on Friday that 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases had been recorded so far in the remote Ituri province.

Bolivia miners clash with police as protesters demand Paz resign

Bolivian miners clashed with the police during a march on Thursday to call for the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, with some setting off dynamite. Blasting small charges of dynamite has become increasingly common in the second week of the nationwide unrest.

Trump Leaves Beijing After High-Stakes Summit with Xi

Skip next section Trump says undecided on weapons sales to Taiwan May 15, 2026 Trump says undecided on weapons sales to Taiwan US President Donald Trump in an interview with Fox News aired after meeting China's Xi Jinping said that there was "no change" to Washington's Taiwan policy, but added he "doesn't want somebody go

SEC Reaches Settlement With Billionaire Gautam Adani

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled a civil lawsuit against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani for bribing Indian officials and lying to US investors, according to court documents published Thursday. The settlement is subject to court approval.

Dead humpback found off Anholt, Denmark

A whale has reportedly been spotted off the Danish island of Anholt, with the local Danish Environmental Protection Agency believing it has been dead for some time, according to Danish media.