Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly stated that Gianni Infantino is 'the wrong man' to lead FIFA, intensifying criticism of the organisation's controversial investment proposal. Burnham's remarks underscore growing opposition to FIFA's strategy.
Iran has asserted expanded military oversight over 22,000 sq km of the Strait of Hormuz, including Omani and Emirati territorial waters, demanding coordination for all transit. The UAE has dismissed these claims as baseless, as the US and its Gulf allies reject Iran's attempts to control the vital shipping lane.
Donald Trump stated he will speak directly with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te concerning a potential $14 billion arms package, departing from established US diplomatic protocol with China since 1979. Beijing has firmly opposed such direct engagement and US arms sales to Taiwan, considering the island its sovereign territory. Trump's prior direct engagement with Taiwan in 2016 also drew strong condemnation from China.
