Abu Dhabi: The UAE will continue to strengthen its international relationships and build effective strategic partnerships that serve national interests and support security, development and prosperity at both the regional and global levels, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister»»»

BAMAKO: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center recently distributed 300 food baskets to host-community members and people in need in the municipality of Dougoufry, in Mali’s Ségou Region, benefiting 1,800 individuals. The handout is part of the center’s 2026 food aid project in Mali, on»»»

Los Angeles, United States: A California policeman shot and wounded a colleague as the two officers horsed around with loaded guns in a parking garage, their boss said. The September 2025 incident was captured on dashcam video released by police in Pasadena on Thursday. The video shows one officer »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengt»»»

Some places are so good you hesitate to share them, worried they will no longer feel like a hidden discovery. Melted Butter Bakery is one of those places. Owned by a husband-and-wife team, this Riyadh bakery has quickly earned a loyal following thanks to its commitment to quality, fresh ingredients»»»

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the admit card for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination shortly. The exam is scheduled for June 21, 2026, after the earlier test was cancelled due to alleged irregularities. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had earlier stated that admit»»»

A 15-month-old died after being found unresponsive in a hot car in Bethlehem, Pa., marking the sixth hot car fatality in the United States this year. Emergency crews responded to a call shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, where the toddler was found inside her father's vehicle, according to local news s»»»

1 of 3 | Pedestrians walk in Times Square with screens showing visuals of Elon Musk and SpaceX branding at the Nasdaq MarketSite Exchange in Times Square on Friday in New York City. Elon Musk celebrated the Nasdaq opening bell Friday as SpaceX prepared to start trading publicly and likely cementing»»»

Paris: The State of Qatar participated today in the Paris International Civil Society Conference on Two-State Solution. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represented that State of Qatar at the conference. The conference comes within the context »»»

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GENEVA: The Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas, the World Health Organization warned on Friday. Much more needs to be done to get on top of the virus, the WHO said, with isolation bed capacity far below anticipated needs given its spread. Sin»»»

NEW YORK: Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not take part in their World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday after his visa application to enter Canada was refused, FIFA said on ‌Friday. “FIFA can confirm ‌that player Thomas Partey ‌will ⁠be unable to ⁠travel from Ghana’s Team Base Camp in Bosto»»»

MADRID: Pope Leo has issued a stern warning to human traffickers and criminal groups who exploit desperate migrants ​trying to reach Europe through Spain’s Canary Islands, telling them to “repent” before God or face being sent to hell. On the final day of a week-long tour of Spain, in which the pon»»»

LONDON: Education systems must preserve “non-negotiable human skills” as artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in daily life and learning, a new report by the Future Investment Initiative has said ahead of its key summit in Rome next week. The report, published on Friday, identifies judgm»»»

SAO PAULO: FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked that struggling Italy might manage to qualify for the World Cup if the competition was expanded from 48 to 64 teams in 2030. Four-time world champions Italy failed to qualify for Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and now North America 2026, the first edition t»»»

Tunis, June 12 (TAP) - The Tunis Stock Exchange (TSE) announced on Friday renewal of its ISO 27001 certification for information security management, ISO 20000-1 certification for IT service management and ISO 22301 certification for business...»»»

Trinidad and Tobago Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal said the Ministry of Energy, Heritage Petroleum and the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard had launched a joint operation to determine the source and nature of the substance detected near the coastlineFile. Photo by Andrea De Silva/EPA June 12 (UPI) --»»»

The Tisza Party has submitted a comprehensive bill to Parliament that would fundamentally transform Hungary’s public media system, abolishing the current MTVA-based structure and replacing it with a new institutional framework designed to increase transparency, political balance and public oversigh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif: The final agreed-upon text of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has been reac»»»

The publication of files pertaining to US overseas biolabs will have significant ramifications, former White House correspondent for Executive Intelligence Review William Jones tells Sputnik. It could prompt "a major debate and discussion internationally with regard to chemical and biological weapo»»»

Tunis, June 12 (TAP/ Ahmed Gaddeh) - Tunisia has a unique opportunity to diversify its export markets across Africa, building on its experience under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its strong trade links with Europe,...»»»

1 of 4 | The Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 arena is seen from the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Friday refused to halt a planned UFC fight on the White House's South »»»

Two Brazilian football players from Russian club CSKA Moscow have been targeted by the pro-Kiev Mirotvorets (‘Peacemaker’) website, which publishes personal details of individuals it deems ‘enemies’ of Ukraine. Matheus Reis de Lima, 31, and Joao Victor da Silva Marcelino, 27, as well as their Russi»»»

LONDON: A group of leading Saudi and British women met in London on Friday to discuss the role of culture, storytelling and creative exchanges in strengthening ties between communities. The gathering, hosted by Dame Susan Langley, the lady mayor of London, at her official residence, Mansion House, »»»

THE HAGUE: Danny van Dijk thinks that this time turning his street in The Hague completely orange is going to work, as the Netherlands again target a long-awaited first World Cup title. For 26 years, whenever the Dutch play in a major football championship, Van Dijk and other residents have turned »»»

Albania’s ruling Socialist Party is marking the 35th anniversary of its founding on Friday with a series of celebrations culminating in a major gathering in central Tirana. The party, established in 1991 following the collapse of the country’s communist regime, has organized commemorative events ac»»»

Toronto, Canada: "The moment is now," Canada coach Jesse Marsch declared on the evening before the country's first ever World Cup match on home soil. He was referring to his players, but for Canadian football fans coloring downtown Toronto in red jerseys on Friday morning, the same message applied.»»»

Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX jumped as much as 30 percent on their trading debut Friday after the biggest IPO in history, making the polarizing entrepreneur the world's first trillionaire as he vowed to take humanity to Mars. The blockbuster initial public offering, which raised more than $75 billi»»»

June 12 (UPI) -- A suspected shooter died Friday after opening fire at an automotive collision center in Midland, Texas, killing one victim and injuring at least 10 others, the city's mayor announced. The shooting broke out around 8 a.m. from inside the collision center in the West Texas city, KWES»»»

MAKKAH: When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off at Mexico City’s legendary Azteca Stadium, fans looked up and saw a piece of Saudi Arabia. FPC Industries, a subsidiary of FIPCO, supplied more than 4,000 sq. meters of PVC fabric for the venue’s new “Red Crown” — the sweeping canopy that rings the to»»»

London: Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 ($670,000) when it is auctioned in England later this month. The medal, won by the Brazilian legend when he was a teenager, is part of a catalogue of 450 World Cup-related items being sold by sporting memorabilia specialists»»»

Sharjah: A coded “pizza delivery” request made to Sharjah Police’s emergency line has led to the swift rescue of an expatriate woman who was unable to openly seek help while under threat at home, officials said. The incident unfolded by Captain Majid Al Bas, Head of the Communications Operations Br»»»

RIYADH: President of the National Human Rights Society Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Fakhri met CEO of the National Center for Curriculum Dr. Abdulrahman bin Makmi Al-Ruwaili in Riyadh. They discussed a number of topics related to the role of curricula in establishing national values, enhancing the cul»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday that the final text of a US-Iran peace deal had been agreed. "We can confirm that a final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached and Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps," S»»»

WASHINGTON: Despite not scoring in either of Portugal’s World ‌Cup tune-ups this month, 41-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo insists his fitness level is not a concern. “Physically? I’m fine,” the forward told reporters on Friday, per ESPN. “Have you not seen my matches?“ Ronaldo scored 28 times f»»»

BEIRUT: Displaced residents of villages in southern Lebanon, who currently have no way of reaching their homes, are turning to commercial satellite imagery to learn whether the houses they fled are still standing. For many families, the images offer the first glimpse of homes left behind during suc»»»

KINSHASA: Violent clashes erupted Friday in Congo ‘s capital, Kinshasa, during a rally against a proposed constitutional change that opponents say could pave the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. The demonstration, organized by the opposition coalition C64, was dispersed by p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, they reviewed bilate»»»

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A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died Friday after a standoff with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others injured, city officials said. Midland police said the active shooter situation ended hours after the gunfire erupted in one par»»»

A judge has blocked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- A federal judge blocked a lawsuit by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. In»»»

Zurich: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi has highlighted the growing complexity of modern conflicts and the need for stronger international cooperation to support mediation and peacebuilding efforts. Speaking during a keynote dialogue se»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 05:30, the newly established artillery bunker belonging to the “Israeli” »»»

The final, agreed-upon text of the Iran-US peace deal has been reached, and Pakistan is now working with both sides to finalize the next steps, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted. The process is "very much contingent upon the developments that will occur in the near future," Joseph P. »»»

The European Commission (EC) will now propose to open an excessive deficit procedure (EDP) for Bulgaria, EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis said at the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) press conference on Friday, following a meeting of European finance mi»»»

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander speaks to a member of the press during an election night rally for Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani on November 4 at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in New York City. Lander, who is no longer comptroller, was acquitted of a charge related to his attempt to inspect an »»»

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel (C) attends an event in support of former Cuban President Raul Castro in Havana on May 22 after the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed two days earlier a federal criminal indictment charging the 94-year-old Castro, along with five other co-defendants, for his alle»»»

LE MANS, France: Team Qatar’s preparations for its historic debut entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans continued at the Circuit de la Sarthe yesterday with a further two practice sessions and Hyperpole qualifying. In an extremely competitive session, Team Qatar just missed out on advancing to Hyperpole»»»