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FIFA official dismisses US-Israel-Iran war fears for 2026 tournament

FIFA official dismisses US-Israel-Iran war fears for 2026 tournament

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2 min readMar 10, 2026 04:12 PM IST With the future of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in limbo due to the ongoing conflict involving the USA, Israel and Iran, FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer (COO), Heimo Schirgi, says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of the global turmoil in the Middle East. “If I had a crystal ball, I could tell you now what is going to happen, but obviously the situation is developing,” Schirgi said at the International Broadcast Centre for the 48-nation tournament on Monday. “It’s changing day by day, and we are monitoring closely. We’re working together with all our federal partners and also our international partners in evaluating the situation, and we basically take it day by day, and at some stage, we will have a resolution. And the World Cup will go on, obviously, right? The World Cup is too big, and we hope that everyone who has qualified can participate,” he added. Schirgi said FIFA continues to closely monitor the Iran war and …

Haiti qualifies for FIFA World Cup despite coach never being there | Football News

Haiti qualifies for FIFA World Cup despite coach never being there | Football News

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One of the least developed countries in the world, Haiti is often described as a failed state. But the Caribbean island of 12 million people, which was ravaged by a devastating earthquake in 2010, will be making its second appearance at the FIFA World Cup next year. The country has had no elected officials since 2023. It is infamous for gang activity that controls almost the whole of the capital Port-au-Prince and there are numerous travel advisories saying one shouldn’t visit the country beset with crimes like kidnappings. Terrorist activity, civil unrest, widespread hunger and limited health care are other disincentives. So, it’s no surprise that Sebastien Migne, the coach who guided Haiti to the biggest stage in international football for the first time since 1974, has never set foot on the troubled nation since his appointment 18 months ago. The national team has to play its home matches 500 miles away in Curacao, an island nation just off the coast of Venezuela in South America. “It’s impossible because it’s too dangerous,” Migne told France …

Protesters in Haiti demand new government and more security as anger over gangs spreads | World News

Protesters in Haiti demand new government and more security as anger over gangs spreads | World News

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Dozens of protesters marched up the hills of Haiti’s capital on Sunday demanding an end to persistent gang violence as they called on the country’s prime minister and transitional presidential council to resign. It’s the latest protest to reflect growing anger and frustration over a surge in violence as gangs try to seize full control of Port-au-Prince. “The only thing the Haitian people are asking for is security,” said Eric Jean, a 42-year-old bus driver with a large Haitian flag tied around his neck. “We’re losing more neighborhoods, more people are dying, more people are fleeing their homes.” Also joining the protest was Marc Étienne, who blamed gangs for raiding his small business and leaving him homeless. The 39-year-old now lives in a squalid, makeshift camp like tens of thousands of others forced to flee their homes after gangs razed their communities. Story continues below this ad Étienne called for a new government as he blamed the current leaders for the ongoing violence and an increase in the number of children joining gangs. “Haiti cannot …

Central American troops arrive in Haiti to reinforce mission to restore order | News Today News

Central American troops arrive in Haiti to reinforce mission to restore order | News Today News

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About 150 military police officers from Central America have arrived in Haiti to reinforce the embattled government’s fight against violent gangs that have upended daily life for millions in the Caribbean country. The deployment of around 75 security officers, mostly from Guatemala, was greeted Saturday at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince by the Kenyan commander of the UN-backed mission that for months has been struggling to restore order. “The gangs have only two choices: surrender, lay down their weapons, and face justice, or face us in the field,” the officer, Godfrey Otunge, said in remarks at a welcoming ceremony. “With the addition of the Guatemalan and El Salvador forces, the gangs will have nowhere to hide. We will root them out of their enclave.” A similar sized contingent, which also included a small number of forces from El Salvador, traveled aboard a US Air Force aircraft and was greeted Friday by top Haitian officials and US Ambassador Dennis Hankins. Coordinated gang attacks on prisons, police stations and the main international airport have intensified in …

US News LIVE Today November 13, 2024: US flights to Haiti banned after Spirit planes shot by gangs

US News LIVE Today November 13, 2024: US flights to Haiti banned after Spirit planes shot by gangs

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Live US News Live: Get real-time breaking news updates on the biggest event unfolding in the United States, including election, politics, economics, crime, viral and more. US News Live: US flights to Haiti banned after Spirit planes shot by gangs Get the latest updates and breaking news from the US on elections, politics, crime, trends, weather along with national affairs. Stay up to date with news developments on Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump. all right here This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff.…Read More This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff. Follow all the updates here: Nov 13, 2024 1:52 AM IST US News Live: US flights to Haiti banned after Spirit planes shot by gangs The FAA will now bar US flight from flying to Haiti after two commercial planes were hit by gunfire this week. Read the full story here Nov 13, 2024 1:21 AM IST US News Live: Times Square stalker arrested in New …

Did US embassy reject assistance call before killing of two Americans in Haiti? Trump calls it ‘a tragedy’

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Senator Josh Hawley, a Missouri Republican, claimed that the American embassy in Haiti neglected its responsibilities when gangs allegedly killed a state representative Ben Baker’s daughter and son-in-law, who were missionaries in the nation. Ben Baker’s daughter Natalie and her husband Davy Lloyd were killed In Haiti.(X) Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Baker expressed his pain, stating that his “heart is broken in a thousand pieces”. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Extending condolences to the family, Hawley replied: “Erin & I are heartbroken at the loss of Natalie & Davy Lloyd, a wonderful missionary couple from Missouri.” “Married 2 years ago, they dedicated their lives to sharing the Gospel. They died in the mission field in Haiti last night at the hands of thugs. All of Missouri honors them,” he added. In a subsequent tweet, Hawley said that Haitian “thugs” murdered Natalie and Davy Lloyd, stressing that the embassy in Port-au-Prince was allegedly neglectful in offering any help. “Last night, …

US ‘danger tourism’ YouTuber YourFellowArab shared his moments with Haitian kidnappers; ‘they didn’t touch me’

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YouTuber YourFellowArab recounts harrowing experience in Haiti, where he and his companion Sean Roubens Jean Sacra were stopped by armed men as they entered the country. They were taken to a cement compound surrounded by barbed wire and interrogated by a notorious gang leader named Lanmò Sanjou, who is wanted by the FBI. The YouTuber made headlines after reports of his kidnapping by a Haitian gang surfaced a few days ago. He was later released unharmed without any ransom being paid YouTuber Arab aka YourFellowArab has reportedly been kidnapped in Haiti(Instagram/@arab) Haiti kidnapping: YourFellowArab shares experience Earlier, it was reported that a $600,000 ransom was demanded for his release. Many even called the kidnapping ‘fake’ until Arab himself addressed the experience, denying all allegations. In a new interview posted on his YouTube channel, Arab can be seen talking to his brother, Eddie Maalouf, about what unfolded. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Also read: ‘Joe, we’re gonna..’: What went down in the phone call …

Gunbattle between Haitian police and gangs paralyzes area near National Palace | World News

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Heavy gunfire erupted Monday in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital as police battled gang members near the National Palace for several hours. HT Image Local media reported that at least one policeman was shot after he and other officers were forced to flee an armored car that was later set on fire. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Scores of people were trapped by the gunfire in downtown Port-au-Prince while dozens of others managed to flee. One man who declined to provide his name out of fear for his life told The Associated Press that he was stuck for five hours until police rescued him. “It’s the armored car that covered us leave the area,” he said. A spokesman for Haiti’s National Police did not return messages for comment. The latest gunbattle comes more than a month after powerful gangs began attacking key government infrastructure. They have torched police stations, opened fire on the main international airport that remains closed and stormed the country’s two biggest …

US ‘danger tourism’ YouTuber YourFellowArab kidnapped in Haiti, gang demands $600,000 ransom

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IRL Twitch streamer Addison Pierre ‘YourFellowArab’ Maalouf has fallen victim to a harrowing kidnapping incident in Haiti. The U.S. State Department has yet to confirm whether Addison Pierre Maalouf was abducted or not(YourFellowArab) The kidnappers, identified as the notorious 400 Mawozo gang, have seized both Maalouf and his driver while they were returning from Cape Haiti. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Kidnapping and ransom demand Local news outlet Haiti24 broke the story, revealing that the kidnappers are demanding $600,000 USD for the safe return of the captives. Several reports indicate that a partial payment of $40,000 has already been made. In a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), fellow Twitch streamer ‘Lalem’ confirmed the kidnapping and assured followers that efforts to secure Maalouf’s release are underway. He wrote, “Tried keeping it private for 2 weeks, but it’s getting out everywhere now. Yes, Arab has been kidnapped in Haiti, and we’re working on getting him out. Love y’all, he’ll be out soon.” Lalem also urged anyone with Addison’s contact information …

Haiti’s future governing council vows to restore order: statement | World News

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The governing council that aims to oversee a political transition in Haiti vowed Wednesday to restore “public and democratic order,” in its first statement to the Caribbean nation wracked by a worsening security crisis. HT Image “We are determined to alleviate the suffering of the Haitian people, trapped for too long between bad governance, multi-faceted violence and disregard for their perspectives and needs,” said the statement from the Presidential Council, which has yet to be officially installed. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who has led the impoverished Caribbean nation since the shock 2021 assassination of president Jovenel Moise, promised over two weeks ago to step down after a transitional council is stood up though reaching that stage has proved exceedingly difficult. Henry’s decision came after a steadily worsening security crisis culminated in a coordinated campaign of attacks by armed gangs demanding his ouster late last month. The presidential transition council to be composed of seven voting members and two non-voting members draws from Haitian political …