FIFA Power Struggle: Six Arab football federations—including Qatar, Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan and Mauritania—publicly renewed their “full support” and “confidence” for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a revolt grows over his failed plan to sell World Cup commercial stakes to private investors; the statement was signed by federation heads, with four signatories also sitting on the FIFA Council. Mauritania–Mali Detention Fallout: Mauritania says 35 citizens released from Mali detention have returned home, with the government alleging some were tortured while in custody—after nearly three weeks held on suspicion of terrorism. Regional Security Context: Coverage highlights how Sahel terror groups are expanding across Mali and beyond, tightening control through “new rules” for civilians and collecting taxes—raising pressure on border states including Mauritania. Maritime Diplomacy: India’s Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan met Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam to deepen maritime security cooperation, including training and joint EEZ surveillance—an Indian Ocean security signal for the wider region. Climate Pressure: New climate reporting says nearly 900 million people faced record heat in July, with Mauritania among countries recording their hottest July on record, intensifying drought and wildfire risks.