Nigel Farage’s ‘White Britain’: A long-overdue step in the right direction
Nigel Farage’s recent Substack post lays bare the reality of Britain’s “two-tier” system, where native white Britons face systemic disadvantages in policing, housing, employment, and justice while ethnic minorities receive preferential treatment under the guise of “equality.” This is not an aberrat»»»
Nigel Farage’s ‘White Britain’: A misguided fantasy built on his enemies’ logic
Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, has published a lengthy personal manifesto on his Substack this week. Farage is not noted for making detailed policy pronouncements, and his long-winded writeup provides an interesting insight into Reform’s policy agenda – revealing, as it does, both its intel»»»
Israel-Lebanon continue strikes against each other - UPI.com
Supporters of Hezbollah hang a banner depicting portraits of late Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah (R) and Hashem Safieddine in a partially damaged building targeted by an Israeli strike, during the first day of Ashura in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday. Israel and Lebanon have»»»
Portugal held to 1-1 draw as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
Houston: Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in their Group K match on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal »»»
DR Congo score 1st World Cup goal, pull out surprise draw vs. Portugal
TEXAS: Yoane Wissa scored a goal in first-half stoppage time and the Democratic Republic of Congo pulled off a surprising 1-1 draw against Portugal in the opening World Cup game for each side to begin Group K play at Houston on Wednesday. Portugal dominated possession but had just one shot on goal»»»
Iran deal calls for diluting uranium, waiving sanctions, opening strait
WASHINGTON: A memorandum of understanding to be signed Friday by the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to at minimum dilute its enriched uranium and would waive but not permanently end sanctions on the country, according to US officials who read the draft language to journalists. The agreemen»»»
No: 115, 17 June 2026, Regarding the European Parliament’s 2025 Report on Türkiye
The 2025 Türkiye Report adopted today (17 June) at the Plenary Session of the European Parliament (EP) contains flawed assessments based on misinformation and unfounded claims by anti-Türkiye circles. It is clear that the report, which appears to be drafted as part of a deliberate political agenda,»»»
FIFA honours debutants and award winners with special World Cup patches
Doha: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has introduced a new way of recognising individual achievements, with selected players sporting special commemorative patches on their jerseys for the first time in the tournament's history. FIFA has added a unique badge beneath the official World Cup patch on the righ»»»
Book Review: ‘The Difference’
Most organizations trying to do good have no idea if they are actually making any difference. They rely on gut feeling, glossy reports, and inspiring stories. But real impact requires clarity, not just good intentions. Matt Stevenson-Dodd’s book, “The Difference,” offers a simple and practical solu»»»
Two injured after dispute sparks shooting in Oman’s Salalah
Two Omani citizens were injured in a shooting following a dispute in the southern city of Salalah on Wednesday evening, the Royal Oman Police said. Police said the incident stemmed from a quarrel between the two men linked to previous disagreements, which escalated into an exchange involving gunfir»»»
Brazil court convicts Bolsonaro's son over efforts to pressure judiciary from U.S - UPI.com
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court convicted former federal lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, and sentenced him to four years and two months in prison for coercion during judicial proceedings. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Brazil's Sup»»»
Interest rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first Fed announcement - UPI.com
President Donald Trump speaks to new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at his swearing in ceremony in May. The Fed decided to keep interest rates where they are at Warsh's first meeting. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve left interest rates as they a»»»
Government phases out fuel price cap due to price fall
With fuel prices at filling stations expected to fall 10–15 forints below the capped level this week, the government decided at Wednesday’s cabinet meeting to propose amendments to the relevant legislation to Parliament and phase out the price cap, the prime minister said on Facebook. Peter Magyar »»»
Qatar updates power bank rules for air travellers
Doha The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced updated regulations governing the carriage of power banks containing lithium batteries on aircraft, in line with the latest safety requirements issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transp»»»
Saudi Arabia, Uruguay sign sports cooperation pact
Agreement covers exchange of programs, expertise and technology, with cooperation in sports medicine, anti-doping and Paralympic sport Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal signed a memorandum of understand»»»
US releases text of US-Iran memorandum of understanding
The following is the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior US official to reporters on Wednesday: "The United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly agreed in good faith on (a date yet to be determined, the official said), on the following: "P»»»
Replay: Trump meets Modi, addresses memorandum of understanding in Iran and FRANCE 24's analysis
Rewatch as US President Donald Trump meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and addresses memorandum of understanding with Iran.»»»
FULL TEXT: US-Iran memorandum of understanding released by US
WASHINGTON: The following is the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior US official to reporters on Wednesday: "The United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran have jointly agreed in good faith on (a date yet to be determined, the official said), on the f»»»
Trump says U.S., Iran to sign memorandum on Thursday or Friday
EVIAN: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday in France that the United States and Iran might sign a memorandum of understanding as soon as Thursday or Friday. The deal may be the beginning of a much larger deal across the Middle East, Trump said at the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian, »»»
Trump says Netanyahu could use ‘softer touch’ in Lebanon
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a “softer touch” in Lebanon in comments made at the close of a G7 summit in France. Netanyahu and Trump have repeatedly clashed over Israel’s refusal to constrain its»»»
Trump to refocus on Ukraine once Middle East conflict is settled
US President Donald Trump has signaled that Washington will refocus on efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict after peace talks were put on hold by the crisis in the Middle East. The prospect of renewed US engagement has reportedly unsettled EU officials, who fear the bloc could once again be s»»»
Trump says U.S. may bomb Iran if it doesn't follow peace plan - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump attends a press conference at the Hotel Royal during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday. Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA June 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday at a press conference in France that if Iran doesn't abide by the memorandum of»»»
Allbirds becomes Smartbird, names new CEO amid AI shift - UPI.com
Traders work June 10 on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in New York City. Stocks of the company once known as Allbirds jumped Wednesday as it rebranded as Smartbird and named a new CEO. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Former shoe company Allbirds»»»
Qassem calls for 'mutual security' with Israel, rejects disarmament
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Wednesday hailed an understanding reached between Tehran and Washington to end the regional war as a "great victory", calling it a "pivotal point" for Lebanon. Although the U.S.-Iran deal to end the Middle East war has not been officially released, American and»»»
Ukraine Prepares to Return Notorious Nazi Collaborator's Remains With Full Honors
Ukraine's leadership is seeking to repatriate the remains of Yevhen Konovalets, an infamous Ukrainian nationalist leader who helped turn his movement into Nazi collaborators and Adolf Hitler’s willing foot soldiers. In 1920, Konovalets founded the Ukrainian Military Organization (UVO), a group dedi»»»
Isolated surges mask weak FDI trend in emerging Europe
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Central, East and Southeast Europe grew in 2025, but gains were concentrated in just a handful of economies, a report from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) showed. Across the region, FDI rose from around €75bn in 2024 to just over €»»»
Isolated surges mask weak FDI trend in emerging Europe
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Central, East and Southeast Europe grew in 2025, but gains were concentrated in just a handful of economies, a report from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) showed. Across the region, FDI rose from around €75bn in 2024 to just over €»»»
Isolated surges mask weak FDI trend in emerging Europe
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Central, East and Southeast Europe grew in 2025, but gains were concentrated in just a handful of economies, a report from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) showed. Across the region, FDI rose from around €75bn in 2024 to just over €»»»
US says Iran agrees to dilute uranium under peace deal
Washington, United States: Iran has agreed to dilute its enriched uranium stocks under its interim deal with the United States, senior US administration officials said Friday as they released what they said was the text of the agreement. "The fact that they're conceding to that is a major, major wi»»»
Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date. "The deal we reached with Iran on Sunday will be signed shortly, tomorrow (Thursday), maybe the next day (Friday)," Trump said at t»»»
Tehran says considering plan for Iran, US presidents to sign deal
Tehran's foreign ministry on Wednesday said it was considering a plan for the presidents of the U.S. and Iran to sign the deal ending the Middle East war, ahead of the expected ceremony in Switzerland. "So far, our plans for the Geneva meeting have not changed," ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei sa»»»
Iran official says funeral procession for supreme leader to pass through Iraq
An Iranian official on Wednesday said the funeral procession for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli strikes in February, will pass through Iraq before his burial in Iran. In a video carried by state media, Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani said the farewell ceremon»»»
Hezbollah chief hails Iran’s ‘great victory’ after deal with US
BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday hailed an understanding reached between Tehran and Washington to end the regional war as a “great victory,” calling it a “pivotal point” for Lebanon. Although the US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war has not been officially released, American and »»»
Hungarian father of three savagely murdered in Toronto – shocking details about suspects’ identity and age
A Hungarian father-of-three was brutally killed after confronting revellers outside his Toronto home when his children were unable to sleep, in a case described as shockingly savage — and all the more disturbing for who was involved. The gruesome killing risks casting a shadow over Toronto’s Hungar»»»
Peru reports destruction of 1,000-year-old pre-Hispanic geoglyph - UPI.com
June 17 (UPI) -- Peru's Ministry of Culture denounced the total destruction of the Triple Spiral pre-Hispanic geoglyph, a figure more than 1,000 years old linked to water worship, located within a protected archaeological zone in the north of the country. The agency said specialists and National Po»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Results now available – could your numbers be the lucky ones?
Dubai: Multiple participants have claimed prizes across various categories following Wednesday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw. For Draw No. 260617, the winning numbers in the Days section were 29, 30, 18, 28, 7, 17, while the Months number drawn was 5. Additionally, three lucky participa»»»
RB Leipzig axe Werner despite Champions League qualification
Munich, Germany: Bundesliga club RB Leipzig have sacked coach Ole Werner after just one season in charge, despite leading them to a third-placed finish and Champions League football next season. "We have spent the past few days carrying out a thorough final review of the recent season," the club's »»»
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit White House soon, Trump says – Ya Libnan
Share: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun would soon visit the White House. “The president is going to be coming over to see us very shortly, over the next week or two,” Trump told reporters in France on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Trump did not immedia»»»
Israel accuses Lukashenko of anti-Semitism
Israel has accused Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko of anti-Semitism after he compared its actions in Gaza to the horrors of the Holocaust. In a recent interview with Al Arabiya, Lukashenko condemned Israel’s destruction of Gaza and said West Jerusalem should be more careful, given the lev»»»
Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations Iran’s ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies
EVIAN, France: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters at the G7 meeting in France that the United States, in a parallel effort to the US-Iran deal, will discuss Iran’s ballistic missiles and terrorist proxies with Gulf nations. At a press conference, Trump said that Syri»»»
Trump says US 'did send a copy' of Iran accord to Israel
Evian, France: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington "did send a copy" of its accord with Iran to end the Middle East war, following reports of tensions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Insisting he maintains a good relationship with Netanyahu, Trump reaffirmed his criticism»»»
Bulgarian MPs, Foreign Minister Condemn Arson Attack on Embassy Cars in Skopje
Parliamentary groups and Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on Wednesday condemned the June 15 arson attack on two diplomatic vehicles of the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje, calling on the authorities in North Macedonia to investigate the incident and prevent similar acts. Progressive Bulgaria describ»»»
Kenya launches 11.4-bln-USD agricultural plan to create 2.4 mln jobs
NAIROBI: Kenya on Wednesday launched an 11.4-billion-U.S. dollar national agricultural initiative to transform the sector into a modern, high-tech and commercially viable industry. The Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025-2030), unveiled in Nairobi, seeks to create more than 2.4 million new and upgraded»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Lebanese Authorities Should Stop Direct Talks with Israeli Enemy, Occupation Forces Will Certainly Get Out - 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: Lebanese Authorities Should Stop Direct Talks with Israeli Enemy, Occupation Forces Will Certainly Get Out 17-06-2026 19:53 »»»
Far from the World Cup, a girls team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan
CASABLANCA: Their red jerseys stood out against the green pitch. Most were teenage girls. Some had fled war. Others had never played in an organized soccer league or set foot in a major stadium before. Yet when they took the field at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, they marked Sudan’s »»»
Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but added uncertainty over the date. "The deal we reached with Iran on Sunday will be signed shortly, tomorrow (Thursday), maybe the next day (Friday)," Trump said at the G»»»
World Bank approves $2 billion guarantee for Argentina - UPI.com
The World Bank's board approved a $2 billion financial guarantee package for Argentina. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- The World Bank's board approved a $2 billion financial guarantee package for Argentina, a move aimed at helping the country meet upcoming foreign cu»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Direct negotiations with the enemy have only brought disgrace for the Lebanese state - 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: Direct negotiations with the enemy have only brought disgrace for the Lebanese state 17-06-2026 19:01 PM Latest News Urgent »»»
Greek fishermen struggle to keep up with pufferfish invaders
Ierapetra, Greece: On his fishing boat moored in the Greek port of Ierapetra in southwestern Crete, Alexis Charlambakis pries open the mouth of a freshly-caught pufferfish to reveal two massive teeth on each jaw. "If one of these bites you, it will take your finger clean off," the 43-year-old said.»»»