India looks to increase its unmanned warfare capabilities
The Indian military is on a long and arduous journey to modernise its capabilities and force structure. Under its new direction, the Indian Ministry of Defence, in all three services is pivoting away from traditional methods of human surveillance and toward autonomous systems across all domain»»»
8 convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting sentenced to decades in prison
TEXAS, USA: A demonstrator who shot and wounded a police officer outside a Texas immigration center last July 4 was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison Tuesday, while other protesters accused of having links to antifa were given multiple decades in federal prison. Benjamin Song was convicted o»»»
How Can Iran Help Disarm Hezbollah? – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo illustration – “Lebanon’s future should be decided in Beirut—not in Tehran, Damascus, or any other foreign capital.” Washington keeps looking for answers in the wrong places By: The Editorial Board, Opinion The announcement that Washington is considering the formation of a joint U.S.-L»»»
Kenya halts construction of U.S.-backed Ebola facility - UPI.com
A court in Kenya again halted the construction of a field hospital there to quarantine Americans that have been exposed to Ebola during the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda. The proposed construction has been the subject of protests over worries that it could»»»
Justice Department withdraws subpoenas for 4 reporters - UPI.com
Reporters from the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal were issued subpoenas from the Department of Justice, which later withdrew them. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice subpoenaed four journalists for a grand jury hearing, though it la»»»
Iran, Oman mull charging Strait of Hormuz 'maritime service fees'
Iran and Oman said Tuesday they would examine charges for what they called maritime service fees in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint working group, pressing ahead with discussions over the strategic waterway despite US opposition to any sort of toll system. Iran and Oman will study the costs to»»»
Colombia aim to extend strong start against DR Congo
Doha: Group K reaches an early turning point as Colombia and DR Congo meet in Nashville on Wednesday (5am, Qatar time) in a match of significant importance for both sides. With qualification still wide open and momentum proving crucial, every point could play a key role in the battle for a place in»»»
Europe is spending billions to rearm, so why the delays?
BusinessEuropeEurope is spending billions to rearm, so why the delays?Srinivas MazumdaruEuropean countries have been trying to scale up their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts. https://p.dw.com/p/5FoZ6Europe's defen»»»
Rubio says US dealing with Lebanon's 'sovereign elected government'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Washington will negotiate and deal with Lebanon directly, and that the U.S.-brokered Lebanon-Israel negotiations are separate from the deal with Iran. “Well, that process is separate. It's separate because Lebanon is a sovereign country. It has »»»
Look: Giraffe on the loose after Texas ranch escape - UPI.com
A giraffe names Gracie is on the loose in Real County, Texas, after escaping from the Cedar Hollow Ranch. Photo courtesy of the Real County Animal Rescue-Shelter June 23 (UPI) -- Authorities in Texas are asking for the public's help to find a giraffe named Gracie who escaped from a ranch in Real Co»»»
Speaker Berri receives a phone call from Macron: To solidify the ceasefire, ensure Israel’s withdrawal to the international border, deploy the Lebanese army, facilitate the return of residents to their towns, and pave the way for the launch of the reconstruction process - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Speaker Berri receives a phone call from Macron: To solidify the ceasefire, ensure Israel’s withdrawal to the international border, deploy »»»
UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice
The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday authorizing new steps to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice. Nearly 1,100 peacekeepers from countries around the world have lost their lives in the line of duty and thousands of others have been inj»»»
Brazil freezes $125M in probe of bank controlled by evangelical leader - UPI.com
Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation Tuesday targeting an alleged financial fraud scheme at Banco Digimais and ordered freezing assets equivalent to about $125 million. Photo by Andre Borges/EPA June 23 (UPI) -- Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation Tuesday targeting an alleged fin»»»
Is this Europe’s worst heatwave? Eiffel Tower closes early, Louvre adjusts timings
An exceptional early summer heatwave is sweeping across Europe, pushing temperatures to record levels and forcing widespread disruption to daily life, transport and tourism. France records its hottest day everFrance registered its highest-ever national temperature indicator on Tuesday, with an aver»»»
PM to Meet Socialist Party Regional Leaders Amid Ongoing Protests
Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to convene a meeting with the Socialist Party’s regional political leaders on Wednesday morning at the party headquarters in Tirana. The meeting comes just days after an expanded gathering of the ruling party’s parliamentary group and government officials held on June»»»
Simon Zereci Appointed Director General of Albania’s Republican Guard
Simon Zereci has been appointed Director General of Albania’s Republican Guard, according to an official announcement issued under the provisions of Law No. 33/2021 on the Republican Guard of Albania. Zereci assumes the position after a period of leadership changes within the institution following »»»
Nord Stream 2 pipeline owner sues EU over Russian gas ban
BRUSSELS: The owner of the Gazprom-controlled Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is suing the European Union in the bloc's second-highest court, seeking to annul the EU's binding phase-out of gas imports from Russia, a public document showed. The EU approved a law this year to halt all Russian gas imports»»»
Radio Qatar to mark 58th anniversary on Thursday
Doha, Qatar: Radio Qatar will celebrate on Thursday, June 25, the 58th anniversary of the launch of its broadcast, recalling a long media career that began in 1968 and contributed to establishing its position as one of the nation's leading media institutions. This milestone marked Qatar's progress »»»
BNT: Fake Greek Driver’s Licenses Flood Bulgaria, Long-Running Scheme Exposed in KyustendilOpinions
A long-running scheme involving counterfeit Greek driver’s licenses has come under renewed scrutiny in the Kyustendil region after authorities uncovered several new cases this year, BNT reported. Since January, police have identified six drivers using fake licenses, five of which were presented as »»»
Iran declares Swiss talks breakthrough on frozen assets as focus turns to nuclear file
Iran announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to secure the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian assets during the first round of negotiations held in Switzerland, where both sides reported progress toward a permanent agreement aimed at ending months of conflict an»»»
Supreme Court of Cassation Adopts Procedural Rules for Election of Member of Anti-Corruption Commission
The Plenum of the Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) adopted Procedural Rules for the election of a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) by the General Assembly of Judges from the Criminal, Civil and Commercial Chambers of the Supreme Court of Cassation, the court announced on Tuesday. The »»»
Syrian govt to transfer 128 inmates from Lebanese prisons
LONDON: Authorities in Damascus announced a plan to transfer 128 Syrian nationals from Lebanese prisons as part of judicial coordination between the neighboring countries. Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar Al-Wais said the move follows a legal agreement between Syria and Lebanon signed in Beirut last »»»
Supreme Court rules against Rastafarian man in religious rights case - UPI.com
The Supreme Court ruled against a rastafarian man whose dreadlocks were forcibly removed in a Louisiana prison Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against a devout Rastafarian man who sued prison officials after they held him down and cut off hi»»»
Seven European countries urge ‘immediate halt’ to Sudan violence
LONDON: Britain and six European allies Tuesday called for an immediate halt to violence targeting the Muslim-majority Sudanese city of El-Obeid encircled by paramilitary forces, a statement issued by the UK Foreign Office said. “There are now credible signs of an imminent offensive. This is a crit»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah joined the war in order to benefit from the Iranian power, and it was a wise decision - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah joined the war in order to benefit from the Iranian power, and it was a wise decision 23-06-2026 18:51 PM Latest N»»»
Sheikh Qassem: After the ceasefire, the Israeli enemy must completely withdraw from every inch of the Lebanese territories - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: After the ceasefire, the Israeli enemy must completely withdraw from every inch of the Lebanese territories 23-06-2026 18:54»»»
Missing passport, failed trek, fatal cliff fall: Inside Pune groom’s final days
Dubai: Nearly two weeks before Pune businessman Ketan Agrawal died after falling into a 400-foot gorge at Lohagad Fort, a planned pre-wedding trip to Bali mysteriously collapsed when only his passport went missing. Police now suspect the incident may have been part of a wider plot that culminated i»»»
Denmark to join mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz
COPENHAGEN: Denmark will take part in the international maritime mission set up by France and Britain to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz, the Danish government said on Tuesday. “This will involve a contribution including a group of interpreters, drone capabilities, staff officers as well as the p»»»
Norwegian fans take dawn World Cup party to palace gates to wake the King
OSLO: Wild overnight celebrations erupted across Norway as the men’s national team secured qualification to the World Cup knockout stages and a tide of elated supporters headed to the palace of 89-year-old King Harald V to see if he would join their party. Despite the match ending at around 4 a.m»»»
UN resolution urges accountability for peacekeeper attacks
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution aimed at strengthening accountability for attacks on UN peacekeepers, amid concern over rising violence and low prosecution rates. The move follows a series of deadly incidents targeting UN personnel, including the killing of seven»»»
- Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 23-06-2026 19:26 PM Hezbollah Secretary General, His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem, affirmed that Lebanon and its Resistance, army, and peopl»»»
Germany and France set to take over KNDS, EU’s largest tank maker
Germany and France are preparing an unprecedented joint state takeover of the EU’s largest tank maker, as the two countries continue their militarization drive. The two governments announced the deal involving Amsterdam-headquartered KNDS on Monday, saying they have finalized the framework governin»»»
Panama offers to facilitate talks between United States, Cuba - UPI.com
Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha said Panama has formally offered its territory as a neutral venue to facilitate talks between Cuba and the United States to try to revive diplomatic relations between the two countries. Photo by Carlos Lemos/EPA June 23 (UPI) -- Panama has formally o»»»
Will US visa rule change force foreign students out sooner? New plan explained
A sweeping change to US immigration rules could soon reshape how international students plan their education in the country, with a proposed policy introducing a fixed four-year limit on student stays. The White House has cleared a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation that would replace»»»
Opinion | Iran Wins Today, the World Waits for Tomorrow
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is, by definition, a political framework rather than a legally binding treaty. It establishes broad principles for future cooperation while leaving crucial details unresolved. It i»»»
Israeli envoy to US says Hezbollah feels emboldened
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter on Tuesday lamented that Hezbollah feels emboldened after the latest developments and ceasefire. "Four rounds ago, we all boarded the same train, when it was on its way to a clear destination: complete peace between the two countries, the removal of Ira»»»
Justice Department to appeal dropped charges against Abrego Garcia - UPI.com
The Department of Justice said it plans to appeal a May decision that charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be dropped. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- The Justice Department plans to appeal a recent ruling that dropped charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia for alle»»»
South African police probe murder of foreign national amid xenophobic unrest
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa: Police in South Africa said Tuesday they were investigating the murder of a foreign national in Pietermaritzburg, where hundreds of Malawians flocked for repatriation due to fears of xenophobic attacks. South Africa, one of Africa’s largest economies, has been on edg»»»
Heatwave sparks health warnings across Europe
Paris: Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home on Tuesday as an early-summer heatwave smothered much of Europe, sparking health warnings. Schools and tourist sites closed early and railways cancelled journeys as several countries issued red alerts for much of their territory in the r»»»
Mysterious disappearance of alleged Israeli spy who took refuge in the Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut – Ya Libnan
Share: A man accused by Lebanese officials of being part of an Israeli intelligence plot took refuge in the Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut over two months ago BEIRUT — As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the»»»
Djuric: Support on Kosovo-Metohija issue very important for Serbia
PANAMA CITY - Serbian FM Marko Djuric on Tuesday said having a base of Latin American countries supporting Serbia on the matter of territorial integrity and sovereignty in Kosovo-Metohija was important for Belgrade. Speaking to reporters in Panama City, where he is attending the 31st regular meetin»»»
Israel Behind Mass Job Cuts at US Intelligence – Military Expert
“One can never rule out the machinations of Israel,” retired US Air Force colonel and ex-Pentagon analyst Karen Kwiatkowski told Sputnik. She blamed job cuts at the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) after Tulsi Gabbard’s recent resignation on the American Israel Public Affairs Comm»»»
U.N. says Israel is intentionally targeting Palestinian children - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A Palestinian man carries the shrouded body of a child who was killed in an Israeli bombardment on March 18, 2025. Israel launched extensive aerial assault on Gaza, shattering the ceasefire and killing more than 400 Palestinians, including women and children. File Photo by Anas Deeb/UPI | »»»
A legal battle over a former Zambian president’s burial might be over
CAPE TOWN: A legal battle over where former Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s remains will be buried may be over, more than a year after he died, as South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday in favor of his family and rejected the Zambian government’s claim of custody over his body. The ru»»»
Dubai completes 17km of road rehabilitation across key routes
Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed asphalt maintenance and rehabilitation works spanning 17 kilometres across nine major roads and six districts in the emirate as part of its annual preventive road maintenance programme. The works, completed by early June 2026, covered»»»
Saudi Arabia and Egypt are set to build their first satellite together after Cabinet approval in Riyadh
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved plans to design and build its first jointly developed satellite with Egypt, ushering in a new era in space cooperation between the two Arab nations as the Kingdom expands its ambitions in advanced technologies and strategic industries. The initiative was approved by»»»
Press Review - 'Temu version': World's largest Messi statue mocked online
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 23: This Tuesday marks 10 years since millions of British people voted for Brexit. The milestone comes one day after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's tearful resignation. Also, the internet goes crazy for "hot podium guy", a handsome sound engineer who sets up the lec»»»
In Mexico, the World Cup comes at a price for fans
The passion for football in Mexico is high,.but so too are the prices. A World Cup ticket can cost hundreds of euros, while a ticket for a match in Mexico normally costs around 40 euros. The price of food has also increased. For the majority of Mexicans, these high prices make the World Cup unaffor»»»
Israel’s targeting of Palestinian children establishes ‘genocidal intent’ in Gaza, UN probe says
Israeli authorities and security forces "deliberately targeted and killed" children in what has become a key factor in its "genocidal intent" to "destroy the larger Palestinian group in Gaza", a UN inquiry revealed Tuesday. Israel has slammed the report as "defamatory" and a "libellous sham".&»»»
Iran refuses UN inspectors access to bombed nuclear facilities
Iran said Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors would not be allowed to visit key nuclear sites damaged in last year's US-Israeli strikes, contradicting claims by senior US officials, as diplomatic efforts to secure a broader peace agreement and nuclear deal accelerated. Iran said Tuesday that the UN'»»»