A federal judge on Friday ruled that redacted transcripts and recordings of conversations between former U.S. President Joe Biden and his biographer will not be released for at least three weeks, pending an appeal of the judge's ruling that they should be released. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | L»»»

Share: File- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) speaks during a meeting with Lebanon’s Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad (2R) and Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter (2L) at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2026. © AFP, Oliver Contreras The next round of Lebane»»»

A train collision on Friday north of London resulted in at least 89 people being injured and Friday commutes into the city halted as emergency services responded to the incident. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE June 19 (UPI) -- Two passenger trains collided north of London on Friday evening, snar»»»

Poland's nationalist President Karol Nawrocki said Friday that he was revoking the country's highest award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after he infuriated Warsaw by naming a Ukrainian unit after a World War II insurgent militia that massacred Poles. Polish Prime Minister Donald»»»

Seattle: The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation. The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top »»»

Uzbekistan and South Korea have agreed to establish industrial clusters, expand infrastructure cooperation and elevate investment partnerships across multiple sectors based on a series of agreements and memoranda signed at the Uzbekistan-Korea Business Forum in Tashkent. The forum was held on »»»

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva participated on Friday in organizing a side event entitled "The Next Generation of Humanity: Youth Leadership in International Humanitarian Law" in cooperation with the Permanent Missions of the Hashemite Kin»»»

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, following the resurgence of strikes in Lebanon that are already testing Wednesday's interim deal between Tehran and Washington to end the war in the Middle East. Israeli strikes have killed 47 people since Thursday night,&nbs»»»

The deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is rapidly spreading in spite of accelerating public health measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which there is not yet a vaccine or specific tr»»»

LEIPZIG, Germany: Two years after leaving the United States following a series of unsuccessful MLS tryouts, Yan Diomande is shining at the World Cup for Ivory Coast — and still grieving a family tragedy. Diomande, 19, made his Ivory Coast debut in October and scored in his first two matches. On Sat»»»

LONDON: When President Donald Trump withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal in May 2018, Barack Obama, who as his predecessor had forged the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, warned that doing so “without any Iranian violation of the deal is a serious mistake.” The US, Obama added, “could even»»»

MONTERREY, Mexico: ‌Tunisia will throw new coach Herve Renard straight into the deep end when they face Japan on Saturday in ​Monterrey, with the North Africans desperately needing points after their tournament got off to a nightmare start. The French coach has barely had time to settle into his ne»»»

CALIFORNIA, USA: As soon as Switzerland and Bosnia were off the pitch after their World Cup match on Thursday, another team were on it. But instead of tearing at the grass with studs this team were mowing, brushing, seeding, and repairing it. After being battered by some of the world’s best and mos»»»

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers a televised speech during a gathering in Beirut, Lebanon, on Sept. 27, 2025. Analysts say southern Lebanon could remain a battlefield and a bargaining chip in regional negotiations despite a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran. Photo»»»

When temperatures in Riyadh reach a whopping 45 C on the daily, nothing beats the heat better than a refreshing pool day. If you are new to Riyadh or living in an apartment, finding an affordable option to lounge around a pool can be a challenge — or even require a direct invitation if you are look»»»

S&P praised and expressed its understanding that the central bank kept out of its announced Capital reserves record most of the hot money ($8 billion until September 2017). Given the seriousness of the nature of this money and its possibility of exit at any time, accordingly the central bank does n»»»

People leave flowers and an Australian flag at a tribute at the Adass Israel Synagogue after a arson attack in Melbourne, Australia, in December 2024. A third suspected arsonist was arrested Friday. File Photo by Joel Carrett/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- The Victoria, Australia, Joint Counter Terrorism Tea»»»

President Donald Trump, pictured meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2025, plans to end U.S. funding for HIV programs in South Africa over political differences, State Department officials said on Friday. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo June 19 (UPI) -- The T»»»

President Miguel Díaz-Canel's package of 174 economic reforms were approved by Cuba's parliament in just one week. File Photo by Ariel Ley Royero/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- Cuba's parliament approved a package of 174 economic reforms in just one week, marking the most significant shift in government poli»»»

A major institutional crisis appears to have erupted within Hungary’s Constitutional Court after seven judges reportedly withdrew from a case initiated by President Tamás Sulyok, forcing the court to remove the matter from its agenda. According to HVG, Constitutional Court President Péter Polt had »»»

CARACAS: Venezuelan opposition leader Dinorah Figuera told AFP on Friday she is traveling to the United States for meetings, a day after returning from years in exile to initiate dialogue with Venezuela’s interim government. The former parliamentarian, who has Washington’s backing to promote a demo»»»

Marseille, June 19 (TAP/Lasaad Mahmoudi) - Chief Executive of the Tunisian Shipping Company (CTN), Habib Kraïem, said the company has not increased ticket prices since 2019, noting that the price hikes observed by travellers are mainly due to...»»»

Frank Stronach waves to supporters during an election campaign event in Vienna, Austria, in 2013. On Friday, Stronach, 93, was found guilty of sexual assault in Toronto, Canada. File Photo by Robert Jaeger/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- Canadian auto parts mogul Frank Stronach, 93, was found guilty Friday of»»»

ATLANTA, USA: Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100 percent fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup. Yamal came into the tournament nursing a left hamstring injury and was only a substitute in the team’s opener on Monday — a disappointing 0-0 »»»

KANSAS CITY, USA: Harry Kane says England's emotional "Wonderwall" singalong with fans after their opening World Cup win against Croatia was one of his top moments in the national shirt. Thomas Tuchel's side got off to a flying start in their first Group L game in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, wi»»»

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, ​vowing to fight any challenge from his leading party rival, Andy Burnham, and potentially ushering in a new bout of political instability. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, won a decisive victory for Labour to »»»

The US pharma industry "has literally gotten away with murder" during the COVID pandemic, Professor Alfred de Zayas, retired UN independent expert, tells Sputnik. "The courts in the US were activated and instrumentalized to bring frivolous and vexatious claims against China for responsibility in re»»»

Cairo, June 19 (SANA) The foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will hold a meeting in Cairo on Sunday to discuss regional developments and enhance joint coordination, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry announced Friday. According to a ministry statement cited by AFP, the minis»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi on Friday announced that Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC will take over as the new service provider for passport, visa and attestation services in the UAE from July 1, 2026. As part of the transition, the current providers — BLS International, which handles»»»

NEW YORK: People living in Gaza deserve to regain their “dignity” rather than merely survive, the UN aid chief said on Thursday, as he criticized Israeli obstructions to the distribution of humanitarian assistance. Tom Fletcher, addressing the UN Security Council, acknowledged the flow of aid has i»»»

Share: Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed that the party is confronting what he described as the “most dangerous scheme” targeting the Resistance in Lebanon . He argued that the ongoing political, economic, and security pressures aim to dismantle the Resistance and completely r»»»

ATLANTA: Fans arriving in the United States for the World Cup have fallen in love with a popular American condiment, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has offered friendly advice to those wishing to bring ranch dressing home. Ranch dressing — a ‌creamy, savoury ‌salad dressing — »»»

VANCOUVER: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney paid the nation’s soccer team a locker room visit after they secured the country’s first World Cup finals match win and commended the players for the character they showed after one of their teammates went down with a broken leg. Canada romped to a bit»»»

LONDON: A fixture of London’s Arab cultural scene for decades, Lebanese restaurant group Maroush, has entered administration. The business, opened in 1981 by Lebanese couple Marouf and Houda Abouzaki, operates restaurants in London neighborhoods popular among Arabs. The administration notice, publi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has provided more than SR224 million ($59.7 million) in additional support to help the Yemeni government cover the salaries of public sector employees, Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber said on Friday. Al-Jaber added that the funding was disbursed through the Saudi Pr»»»

Fuel prices in Hungary have fallen below the government’s protected price threshold, paving the way for the planned abolition of the measure introduced to shield consumers from high energy costs. According to fuel price monitoring website Holtankoljak.hu, the average market price of 95-octane petro»»»

Dar Es Salaam: Tanzania's elephant population has increased to 66,714 from 46,408 in 2014, according to the 2024/2025 national wildlife census, reflecting a strong recovery driven by enhanced conservation efforts, an official said on Friday. Speaking in the northern city of Arusha, Minister for Nat»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said at a closed-door meeting at the EU summit that it was high time to consider providing a mandate for EU negotiations with Russia, Euronews reported on Friday, citing sources. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedl»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US intelligence agencies are warning that Israel is likely to try derailing the final peace deal between the United States and Iran, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing current and former officials. On June 14, Iran and the United States confirmed that work on a me»»»

Air Force One arrives at the Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, Japan, on in 2022. One of the two planes being actively used as Air Force One is retiring. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo June 19 (UPI) -- A Boeing 747-200 made its last flight as Air Force One after it brought President Donald Trump h»»»

EU leaders have cautiously welcomed Donald Trump's signing of an interim agreement with Iran, after nearly four months of war in the Middle East. But it is only a Memorandum of Understanding, and Europeans know the US president too well to celebrate prematurely. The conflict has led to the most sev»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General, His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem, affirmed in his speech at the central Ashura council that “Al-Hussein is our approach, a standard of victory, rejection of injustice, and jihad for defense, a standard of victory. We do not fear death and there are no limits to sacrifice»»»

US President Donald Trump pushed for a memorandum of understanding with Iran because he found himself in a dire situation, the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has said. The 14-point document was signed remotely by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian late on »»»

DAKAR: The gunfire and explosions that ripped through Niger’s main international airport are the latest sign of armed groups increasingly targeting cities and urban centers in Africa’s Sahel region, where they are competing for influence and territories, analysts say. The Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM milit»»»

Share: Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer WASHINGTON, BEIRUT- – Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardized the chances of an »»»

The start of a new heatwave in France has prompted multiple schools to announce changes to their opening hours from Thursday onwards. As climate change makes high temperatures an annual – and increasingly early – phenomenon, France and other countries in southern Europe are debating »»»

Polling station officials count votes on Election Day in Medellin, Colombia,on May 31. Conservative businessman Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Sen. Iván Cepeda will face off in a runoff to determine the country's next president on Sunday. File Photo by Stringer/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- Colombia w»»»

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa signed a decree authorizing the deployment of foreign military personnel in the country to assist in operations against organized crime. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo June 19 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa signed a decree authorizing the»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has taken decisive action against violations involving the promotion of unauthorised visa and residency services through social media platforms, in a move aimed at safeguarding the public and ensuring that all s»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced that the European Commission has recommended Hungary’s revised Recovery and Resilience Plan for approval, potentially unlocking billions of euros in EU funding. Speaking after the European Council’s two-day summit in Brussels, Magyar said the Commission had»»»