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- 3d ago
China nominates health official Song Li to succeed Tedros as WHO director-general
Beijing announced on Thursday that Song Li, a senior public health official, is its candidate to succeed Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, whose term ends on 15 August 2027. The World Health Assembly is due to choose the next director-general in May 2027.
- 3d ago
Rwanda agrees deal to host Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2030 with Qatari backing
Formula 1 has reached an agreement with Rwanda to stage a Grand Prix from 2030, returning the motorsport series to Africa for the first time since 1993 with financial backing from Qatar.
- 4d ago
Projectiles strike oil tanker off Qatar as Gulf shipping tensions escalate
A commercial tanker sustained hits from multiple projectiles 94 kilometres off Qatar, causing crew casualties 500 kilometres from the Strait of Hormuz.
- 6d ago
Seven countries enter race for 2036 Summer Olympics as IOC sets three-year selection process
The International Olympic Committee confirmed seven countries in dialogue for the 2036 Summer Games, setting an October 31 deadline ahead of a mid-2029 host vote.
- Oct 3
Formula 1 confirms 2026 season finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite Middle East conflict
Formula 1 will stage its final two 2026 races at Lusail and Yas Marina as planned, keeping Italy's Imola circuit on standby while regional conflicts reshape Middle East motorsport.
- Oct 2
Arab football federations endorse Gianni Infantino for FIFA re-election amid European opposition
The Union of Arab Football Associations backed Gianni Infantino following an 81st board meeting in Jeddah, bolstering the incumbent ahead of the March 2027 election in Rabat despite growing European resistance.
- Oct 1
US orders Iranian delegation to leave New York after talks stall on Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to leave the country following stalled indirect talks over the Strait of Hormuz, prompting conflicting accounts from Washington and Tehran.
- Oct 1
US delivers formal peace response to Iran as IRGC appeals to American voters
Iran received a formal United States response to its seven-point peace proposal on 30 September 2026, while the Revolutionary Guard issued an open letter urging American voters to oust Republicans in the upcoming November midterms.
- Sep 30
University of Buenos Aires awards Lionel Messi honorary doctorate ahead of farewell match
The University of Buenos Aires has unanimously voted to grant football icon Lionel Messi an honorary doctorate, presenting its highest academic distinction before his final match for Argentina.
- Sep 30
Iran receives formal United States response to seven-day Middle East peace proposal
Tehran has received a formal written response from Washington via Qatari mediators following indirect negotiations to end the regional war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Sep 26
MotoGP unveils 22-race 2027 calendar with Adelaide street circuit and Buenos Aires return
Dorna has published the 2027 MotoGP schedule featuring 22 rounds across five continents, introducing an Adelaide street race, welcoming back Buenos Aires, and dropping Hungary.
- Sep 25
Milan Malpensa Airport officially renamed after Silvio Berlusconi despite legal disputes
Officials unveiled a plaque at Terminal 1 on Friday to rename Italy's second-largest airport after the late former prime minister, as Milan's mayor boycotted the ceremony following two years of municipal court challenges.
- Sep 24
UCI awards 2032 cycling world championships to India and 2034 edition to Netherlands
The International Cycling Union selected Pune to stage the 2032 Road World Championships, while the Dutch region of Groningen and Drenthe will host the 2034 competition.
- Sep 23
Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic relations after 18-month rift over DR Congo conflict
Foreign ministers from Belgium and Rwanda agreed in New York to reopen embassies and resume dialogue after an 18-month diplomatic rupture triggered by fighting in eastern DR Congo.
