Morning Digest | U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled to take place in India as FIFA ends AIFF’s suspension; Ghulam Nabi Azad to launch a new party ‘soon’, and more
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FIFA ends suspension of AIFF; U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled to take place
The Bureau of the FIFA Council announced on Friday evening that the suspension imposed on the All India Football Federation has been lifted, thereby ending 12 days of exile for the Indian federation.
The suspension was imposed on AIFF by FIFA on August 14 owing “to undue third-party influence.”
Will launch new party soon, first unit in J&K in view of impending polls, says Ghulam Nabi Azad
Veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad on August 26, 2022 said he would launch a new party soon and that its first unit would be set up in Jammu and Kashmir.
“I am in no hurry as of now to launch a national party but keeping in mind that elections are likely to be held in Jammu and Kashmir, I have decided to launch a unit there soon,” Mr. Azad, who resigned from the Congress earlier in the day.
Neeraj Chopra makes history, becomes first Indian to win Diamond League
IMF approves $333 million for Sri Lanka, urging completion of debt restructuring for economic recovery.
Israeli airstrikes devastate Lebanon, causing casualties and destruction, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and US peace efforts.
Civil society protests $250 billion climate finance proposal at U.N. summit, urging developing nations to reject the unjust deal.
Trump announces key administrative appointments for his second term, including Alex Wong, Sebastian Gorka, and Scott Bessent.
Protesters in Pakistan's northwest mourn 42 Shiite Muslims killed in ambush, sparking tensions and anti-government sentiment.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over war crimes in Gaza, sparking global controversy and condemnation.
COP29 draft climate finance deal proposes $250 billion annually by 2035, facing criticism for high costs and limited contributors.
NATO-Ukraine emergency talks on missile threat; Russian drones strike Sumy; Czech FM visits Kyiv; parliament session cancelled due to threat.
Kim Jong Un accuses U.S. of aggressive policy, vows to enhance defense capabilities to strengthen North Korea's strategic position.
North Korea sent troops to Russia in exchange for oil, anti-air missiles, and economic support amid Ukraine conflict.
Israeli military eliminates five Hamas militants, including commanders, in overnight raid in northern Gaza's Beit Lahia.