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FIFA president Gianni Infantino received undisclosed payment of $1.7M for 2026 World Cup

By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a previously undisclosed compensation payment from the operational entity managing the 2026 World Cup…

  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino received $1.72M from 2026 World Cup entity.
  • Payment undisclosed in IRS tax documents for 2024.
  • FIFA's annual report omitted FWC2026 funds, violating transparency rules.

Business

SHC to begin land audit, recovery exercise on October 15

By Felix Cofie The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) will commence a land audit and recovery exercise on October 15 to identify and recover state lands allegedly occupied unlawfully.

  • SHC launching land audit and recovery on October 15
  • Aimed at reclaiming unlawfully occupied state lands
  • Collaboration with Inok Holding Limited for execution

Finance & Markets

Greece announces 30% increase in heating allowance

The government will raise the heating allowance by 30% and subsidise heating oil at the pump to help households cope with rising energy prices.

  • Greek Finance Minister announces 30% increase in heating allowance
  • Heating allowance to benefit hundreds of thousands of families
  • Measures to be unveiled by relevant ministries on Wednesday

Business

Pakistan Faces $1 Billion LNG Bill This Winter

Pakistan will have to pay in excess of $1 billion to secure LNG supply for the winter months, as spot prices soar amid massive disruptions to Qatari term supply.

  • Pakistan to incur $1 billion in LNG costs for winter 2026-2027
  • Spot market prices double Qatari import rates
  • Qatar LNG disruptions since March Iran export hub strike

World

Could the US cut Ukraine off from vital military intelligence again?

The United States already showed it could suspend intelligence-sharing with Ukraine when it briefly cut off cooperation in March 2025 during a diplomatic confrontation.

  • Russian missiles struck Kyiv without advance warning.
  • Ukrainian President emphasized importance of intelligence for civilian safety.
  • US intelligence cooperation with Ukraine remains unconfirmed.

AI

Scientists worry AI is stealing their ideas

Researchers are using AI as a sounding board throughout their work. But concerns are growing that companies may present users’ ideas as those of their models

  • Scientists worry AI stealing their ideas without permission.
  • OpenAI and Anthropic accused of presenting users' ideas as their models'.
  • Transparency in AI practices creates unease among researchers.
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