AAP MLA Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail after eight months following a J&K High Court order quashing his detention under the Public Safety Act. The court found the detention legally unsustainable. Malik, AAP's J&K president, was detained on charges of disturbing public order.
Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan claims FIFA and match officials treated his team unfairly in their 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina. Hassan alleged external influences aimed at keeping Lionel Messi in the tournament and cited controversial decisions, including a disallowed goal and a missed penalty call.
FIFA suspended U.S. men's national team manager Sam Zapatka and VP of security Frank Pannell before the World Cup match against Belgium. The sanctions were reportedly for violating FIFA protocols and unauthorized access, though U.S. Soccer did not specify reasons. The U.S. lost the match 4-1.
The US has charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and aide Goldy Brar with orchestrating the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The charges were unsealed in Los Angeles as part of a coordinated international crackdown on organized crime groups, leading to 24 arrests and 37 defendants charged.
FIFA has appointed an all-Argentine officiating team for the France vs. Morocco World Cup quarter-final, marking the first time all five on-field officials are from the same nation. The decision has ignited debate among fans, fueled by the 2022 World Cup final rivalry between France and Argentina, despite FIFA's consistent practice of appointing officials from the same country.
US forces conducted extensive airstrikes against over 80 Iranian military sites, including air defense systems and IRGC small boats, in response to recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation aimed to degrade Iran's ability to target international shipping and impose costs.
Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan expressed strong dissatisfaction following their 3-2 FIFA World Cup loss to Argentina, alleging unfair treatment by FIFA and match officials. Hassan cited disallowed goals and unreviewed penalty appeals, suggesting external influences favored Argentina and Lionel Messi.
