World Cup Politics Clash: U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said Trump-linked “politics and manipulation” swamped the US exit after Belgium beat the Americans 4-1, following FIFA’s reversal of Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban after Trump’s call to Gianni Infantino; FIFA and UEFA are now trading integrity claims. Gaza Governance Transition: Hamas says it is dissolving its Gaza government and handing day-to-day authority to a UN-backed technocratic committee, but Israel and the Board of Peace warn the shift must include real security and weapons control. South Africa Court Fight: An urgent challenge involving President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Dialogue was postponed, after a presidential letter restored nine steering-committee members. Pakistan Energy Protests: Jamaat-e-Islami announced nationwide July 10 protests over petroleum levies, fuel prices and inflation. South Sudan Violence: Fighting in Jonglei State escalated after a government-appointed county commissioner was assassinated by opposition forces. Nepal Governance Push: The Home Ministry pledged impartial, peace-focused governance; the government also plans 3,000+ bridges and reports 87.2% of a 100-day reforms agenda achieved. Nigeria Identity Overhaul: Nigeria moved toward full rollout of the NIMC Act, aiming to make the NIN the single national identity. South Africa Municipal Funding: National Treasury withheld July equitable-share transfers to dozens of municipalities over financial mismanagement. Defense Industry: Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall agreed to co-produce ATACMS in Germany, expanding missile manufacturing outside the US.