Kingdom of Bhutan: constitutional monarchy in the Eastern Himalayas
European football bodies, joined by Concacaf and the AFC, are pushing for an independent review of FIFA’s governance amid Infantino’s contested bid and a plan to sell World Cup stakes. A coalition is drafting a new framework to guide world football’s future, with European nations weighing boycott options and potential policy shifts.
A collection of reports shows political leaders and scientists urging rapid, deployable climate solutions as El Niño intensifies extreme weather. The UK’s aid cuts and new energy projects are framed within a push for scalable, community-driven climate action.
The AFC has endorsed Gianni Infantino for a fourth FIFA term at an extraordinary congress in Tokyo. Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa has pledged full support, signaling a potential majority in the 211 FIFA member federations. The endorsement follows a period of tension over Infantino’s World Cup funding plan and leadership style. The election is set for March, with candidates due by November 18.
Sculpted sacred structures anchor Gelephu Mindfulness City in southern Bhutan, a project championed by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to fuse spiritual heritage with economic growth. The 108 stupas, completed with tens of thousands of volunteers, mark a turning point for a country navigating unemployment, migration, and demographic shifts.