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Capital News
An Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the runway while attempting to land at Miami International Airport, killing five people and seriously injuring five more. …
Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airportThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe tail section of a cargo plane is seen at Miami International Airport after it overran the runway at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on September 6, 2026. …
Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway, hits vehicles, catches fireCitizen Digital
… He was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport, despite being part of the panel of referees selected by FIFA for the tournament. …
'This was my World Cup' says Somali ref after UEFA Super CupThe Standard
… Instead of making it to the global showpiece, however, his journey was interrupted at Miami International Airport, where US Customs and Border Protection denied him entry following an 11-hour immigration interview. …
This was my World Cup: Somali referee Artan's emotional message after UEFA Super Cup finalCitizen Digital
… Before the World Cup started in June, the 34-year-old referee unwittingly found himself in the media spotlight after being turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport, despite being part of the panel of referees selected by FIFA for the tournament. …
Somali referee denied World Cup 'proud' to oversee UEFA Super CupThe Standard
… Before the World Cup started in June, the 34-year-old referee unwittingly found himself in the media spotlight after being turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport, despite being part of the panel of referees selected by FIFA for the tournament."It was a very tough p …
Somali referee denied World Cup 'proud' to oversee UEFA Super CupCitizen Digital
… Artan was barred from entering the US on Saturday after arriving at Miami International Airport. …
Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup - UEFAThe Standard
… Artan was barred from entering the US on Saturday after arriving at Miami International Airport.A US State Department official told AFP that the referee was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations", therefore "making the traveler ineligible for admission to …
Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup UEFACitizen Digital
… He said he was subjected to an 11-hour interview with border officials at Miami International Airport and then detained for several further hours in a holding cell before being put on a flight back to Turkey. …
FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World CupCitizen Digital
… Artan, who in 2025 was named men's referee of the year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was barred from entering the US on Saturday after arriving at Miami International Airport. …
'I'll be at next World Cup' in 2030: Somali referee barred from USA Boeing 767-300 Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the runway while landing at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring five others, and hitting vehicles on the ground. The FAA grounded all flights as rescue crews responded to the crash, which occurred after the aircraft departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Boeing 767-300 Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the runway while landing at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring five others, and hitting vehicles on the ground. The FAA grounded all flights as rescue crews responded to the crash, which occurred after the aircraft departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
An Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway while landing Sunday in Miami, crashing into vehicles and catching fire. The Boeing 767 had arrived from Puerto Rico; all runways and taxiways at Miami International Airport were shut down, and more than 60 firefighting units responded to the incident.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Somali referee Omar Artan, 34, was denied entry to the United States to officiate the World Cup despite being selected by FIFA, but later took charge of Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, describing the match as his "World Cup."
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali referee Omar Artan, 34, became the first referee from outside Europe to take charge of the UEFA Super Cup, officiating PSG's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Salzburg's Red Bull Arena. After the match, Artan wrote "This was my World Cup..." on the official match ball, a reference to his missed World Cup opportunity after being denied entry to the US by Customs and Border Protection at Miami International Airport.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Omar Artan, a Somali referee selected by FIFA for the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States and unable to officiate the tournament, but will referee the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. A US State Department official cited associations with suspected members of terrorist organizations as the reason for his ineligibility.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was barred from entering the United States for the World Cup after US authorities said he was associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations, will referee the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Wednesday.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Omar Artan, a Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin praised Artan as an excellent and experienced referee who has proven himself at the highest level of African football competition.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. Artan was previously denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, and UEFA's appointment was announced as part of a cooperation accord with the African confederation.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to hold a rare press conference in Mexico City on the eve of the 2026 World Cup, facing tough questions about sky-high ticket prices and a US immigration crackdown that has barred a top African referee, fans, and team officials from entering the country.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somali referee Omar Artan, selected as the first Somali to officiate at the World Cup finals, was barred from entering the United States and returned to Mogadishu, where he pledged to participate in the next World Cup in 2030 despite the rejection.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's government expressed "deep regret" after award-winning referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States and barred from officiating at the World Cup finals. The US State Department said Artan was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organisations," making him ineligible for admission.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino described as "unfortunate" the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the United States at Miami International Airport. The US State Department said Artan was "associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations," making him ineligible for admission.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will hold a rare press conference in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where he is expected to face questions about ticket prices and US immigration restrictions that have barred a top African referee, fans and team officials from entering the country.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Ministry of Sports expressed "deep regret" after referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States on Saturday, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. The US Customs and Border Protection said he was denied entry following a routine inspection, despite diplomatic engagement between Somalia, FIFA, and US authorities.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA confirmed that award-winning Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States and will not officiate at the 2026 World Cup. Had he participated, Artan would have been the first Somali to referee at a World Cup; FIFA said it has no authority over host-country immigration decisions.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Ministry of Sports expressed "deep regret" after award-winning referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. The government reaffirmed "unwavering support" for Artan, expressing full confidence in his integrity and professionalism, though diplomatic efforts with US authorities and FIFA did not achieve a positive outcome.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, selected as the first from his country to officiate at World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States at Miami International Airport. Somalia is on a travel ban list under President Donald Trump's administration, though Artan held a valid US visa.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →