Israeli media reports Netanyahu 'quietly' approved infrastructure works for a reconstruction project in army-controlled eastern Rafah, southern Gaza, per local outlets.

FIFA says it won't support presidential elections outside its statutes as UEFA and Norway's federation challenge Infantino's leadership over a failed competition stake-sale plan.

FIFA says it will 'not support, facilitate or tolerate' any presidential election process outside its statutes as divisions deepen over Gianni Infantino's leadership. Pressure mounts over a failed plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions and reported financial allegations, with UEFA and Norway's football federation among those challenging the FIFA chief's leadership.

US Senate votes 90-6 to approve short-term funding bill extending federal operations through Dec. 11, averting a shutdown before the Sept. 30 deadline.

The U.S. Senate voted 90-6 early Saturday to approve a short-term funding measure to keep federal operations running through Dec. 11, avoiding a government shutdown ahead of the Sept. 30 funding deadline and the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The bill now needs to be reconciled with the House version passed last month before Trump can sign it.

Xinhua, citing media reports, reports Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane passed away Saturday.

Xinhua, citing media reports, reports that Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane has passed away on Saturday.

Hungary's ruling Tisza party names former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka, 73, as its presidential candidate ahead of next Tuesday's parliamentary vote. Parliament has 30 days to elect a successor after Sulyok's mandate ended July 20.

Hungary's ruling Tisza party named former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka, 73, as its presidential candidate on Saturday, ahead of a parliamentary vote scheduled for next Tuesday.