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Washington to host 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, Trump announces

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has revealed that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place in Washington this December.
Standing alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the White House, Trump described the tournament as “probably the biggest event in sports” and even joked about wanting to keep the golden trophy for himself.
The announcement confirmed that the Kennedy Center in the US capital will host the ceremony on December 5.
The draw for the 48-team football championship will be held at the Kennedy Center in the US capital, where Trump recently installed himself as chairman in what he called a war on “woke” culture.
“It’s the biggest, probably the biggest event in sports,” Trump, flanked by FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, said as he made the announcement in the Oval Office of the White House.
The 2026 World Cup is being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico next year, and Trump has made a big deal about it happening during his presidency.
Infantino, who has fostered close ties with the billionaire US president, brought the World Cup with him for the announcement and even let Trump get his hands on it.
“Only the FIFA president, presidents of countries, and then those who win can touch it, because it’s for winners only. And since you are a winner, of course you can as well touch it,” Infantino said.
“Can I keep it?” replied Trump, who won a second term in the White House last year, as he lifted the trophy with both hands.
“That’s a beautiful piece of gold.”
Trump appeared to be joking — although the separate FIFA Club World Cup trophy remains in the Oval Office more than a month after English side Chelsea won it in New Jersey last month.
Putin ‘may be coming and he may not’
There was a brief moment of nerves as Trump appeared to fumble the World Cup before placing it on his desk — as Infantino reached out a hand to steady it.
Infantino later presented the US leader with a giant ticket — Row 1 Seat 1 — for the World Cup final on July 19 at the MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just outside New York.
Trump also suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin may attend the World Cup.
Holding up a photo that he said Putin had sent him after their summit in Alaska last week, Trump said the Kremlin chief “wants to be there very badly,” but that he “may be coming and he may not” depending on the outcome of Ukraine peace efforts.
The United States was named as a joint host of the 2026 World Cup during Trump’s first term as president in 2018. He lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden but won a second term last year.
Since his return to power, Trump has launched a major crackdown on immigration, but he said it would be “very easy” for most World Cup fans to get a visa.
For visitors from some countries, it would be “obviously a little bit more difficult,” said Trump, who has banned all travellers from 12 nations including Afghanistan, Haiti and Iran.
‘Trump-Kennedy Center’
The World Cup draw was reportedly due to be held in Las Vegas but the new venue has more political overtones.
Trump led a takeover of the Kennedy Center earlier this year, saying that the venerable performing arts venue named after late Democratic president John F. Kennedy had become too “woke.”
He added on Friday as he made the announcement that “some people refer to it as the Trump-Kennedy Center, but we’re not prepared to do that quite yet, maybe in a week or so.”
Trump visited the Kennedy Center just before the Oval Office announcement on Friday. He has said he is going to make major improvements to “beautify” it, including adding marble cladding.
The US president also hailed a major federal crime crackdown in Washington that has seen US National Guard troops deployed on the streets of the capital.
Trump said the move would make Washington safe for football fans visiting the city during next year’s tournament.
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Psychic predicts major problem in King Charles, Camilla’s marriage

A celebrity psychic has predicted there may be a problem in King Charles and Queen Camilla’s marriage.
The astrologer has also disclosed the ’cause for concerns’ in King Charles marriage to Camilla, adding it was also in the monarch’s relationship with former wife Princess Diana.
Speaking to Cheat Sheet, Inbaal Honigman said the one thing about their compatibility which may be ‘cause for concern’, is that they both share a rising sign.
“In many cases, having the same rising sign could indicate a couple who have a lot in common, but since both these royals have proud Leo as their ascendant, this could create a clash,” the expert said and added, “Leos like being center stage, and struggle to share the limelight.”
Inbaal went on saying the two partners with Leo rising will therefore sometimes “argue over who’s right.”
The report further says one of the problems in Charles and Diana’s relationship was that the king was never comfortable with how all the focus and attention was always on Prince William and Harry’s mother and not him.
And Camilla is fully aware of that, it added.
However, body language expert Darren Stanton believes King Charles and Queen Camilla have an unbreakable bond, noting, “The strength of Charles and Camilla’s relationship is unmistakable.”
“While Charles often commands attention in public, it’s Camilla who remains his anchor,” he added.
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Constitutional matters to be only heard by CB, says Justice Mazhar

- “Full court” term is not mentioned in Article 191-A: Justice Mazhar.
- Adds CJ has “no authority” in full court-related matters anymore.
- Specific judges cannot be included in full court: Justice Mandokhail
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar on Monday remarked that constitutional matters “will only be heard by the constitutional bench”.
Justice Mazhar passed these remarks as the SC constitutional bench, headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din, heard several petitions filed against the 26th Constitutional Amendment passed by parliament in October 2024.
Other members of the bench include Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Ayesha A Malik, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Musarrat Hilali, Justice Naeem Akhter Afghan, and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan.
“Whether one likes it or not, the term full court is not mentioned in Article 191-A. Constitutional matters will only be heard by the constitutional bench.”
Justice Mazhar added that the petitioners want the chief justice to refer the matter to a full court, adding that, “under Article 191-A, the chief Justice no longer has that authority [to do so].”
Inquiring the counsel representing one of the petitioners, Justice Mazhar remarked that some parties suggested the exclusion of judges from the full court appointed after the 26th Constitutional Amendment.
“The judges you wish to include in the full court are indeed judges but not part of the constitutional bench,” he remarked.
During the hearing, Justice Jamal Mandokhail observed that a full court cannot mean a bench made up of specific judges. “You can only request a full court,” he told Advocate Abid Zuberi.
Justice Mandokhail said that if judges appointed before the 26th Amendment are to be included, some other judges would have to be left out.
Advocate Zuberi clarified that he is not suggesting the removal of any judges from the Supreme Court.
Justice Mandokhail then asked, “If the Judicial Commission declares that all Supreme Court judges are part of the constitutional bench, would you accept that?” To which Advocate Zuberi replied, “Yes, absolutely — we would accept it.”
The proceedings of the case were streamed live as per the earlier decision of the apex court. The court, after hearing the arguments, adjourned the hearing till tomorrow (Tuesday).
It is to be noted here that multiple political parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), as well as various bar associations and former presidents of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), had challenged the amendment back in October 2024.
The tweaks in the constitution, which have since come into effect, require the legislature to pick the chief justice, fixing the top post’s tenure, and forming constitutional benches.
Key points of 26th Amendment
- Chief Justice of Pakistan’s (CJP) tenure fixed at three years.
- Constitutional benches to be established at the SC and high courts.
- Senior-most judge of each bench to serve as presiding officer.
- Parliamentary committee to nominate new CJP from panel of three most senior judges.
- Committee to propose name to PM, who will then forward it to president for final approval.
- JCP, led by CJP and three others, responsible for appointment of SC judges.
- JCP to monitor judges’ performance, report any concerns to Supreme Judicial Council.
- Complete eradication of Riba (interest) from country by January 1, 2028.
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Palace insiders fear history repeating as William breaks from royal tradition

Prince William’s desire to give his and Kate Middleton’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, a grounded, more ordinary upbringing is causing quiet concern among senior palace staff.
According to a new report, the Prince of Wales is focused on raising his family away from the royal mold, however, some insiders see his approach as potentially risky.
A source told Radar Online that the firm is drawing comparisons to Princess Diana’s past struggles with the “Men in Grey Suits.”
They fear that similar tensions may be resurfacing because William is determined and stubborn in his choices and insists on doing things his way.
“William’s vision is rooted in normality – he wants his kids George, Charlotte and Louis to grow up grounded,” they said.
“But some of the senior staff see that as a risk. They remember Diana’s battles with the Men in Grey Suits, and they see history repeating itself in a new form.”
The tipster further shared, “But William is pig-headed. He’s determined to do things his own way. The establishment – those Men in Grey Suits so feared and hated by Diana – are watching closely.
“They respect his instincts, but they’ll never let him forget that the monarchy survives not through change alone, but through community and presenting itself as all-powerful.”
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