Trump says there are ‘no limits’ to his power
US President Donald Trump has denied that the war on Iran has highlighted the limits of his ability to project power, telling Axios on Thursday that “there are no limits.” On Tuesday, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding, extending a 60-day ceasefire and laying the ground for »»»
Europe should pay the $350B bill for Biden's weapons to Ukraine — Trump
US President Donald Trump said that European countries should pay for weapons worth $350 billion that were provided to Ukraine during Joe Biden's presidency. "A lot was given away by Biden to Ukraine, and they should pay for it, meaning the Europeans should pay for it," the US president declared.Ru»»»
NATO Chief Heads to White House After Hegseth Called Alliance 'Paper Tiger'
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will travel to Washington on June 24 for talks with President Donald Trump and senior administration officials, the alliance announced, as transatlantic tensions simmer over defense spending and burden-sharing. "From 23 to 25 June 2026, the NATO Secretary General, »»»
Saudi relief agency trains over 1,000 vulnerable Gazans in vocational and digital skills
RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) is continuing to implement training programs for vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities in Gaza under its Economic Empowerment Project, in partnership with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the Saudi Press Agenc»»»
Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
PHILADELPHIA: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticized display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class w»»»
Bishkek City Hall sets date of Olympic Day sports event - | 24.KG
The International Olympic Day sports event will take place on June 21 at Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek, the City Hall reported. Participants will begin gathering at 9 a.m., and the run is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. The route will run along Abdymomunov, Orozbekov, Razzakov, and Ryskulov St»»»
Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
SEATTLE: Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit.The US national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history.“C.P. is »»»
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks
WASHINGTON: US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were both headed to Switzerland for talks, Axios said on Friday, as a ceasefire in Lebanon appeared to revive efforts to turn an interim Iran war pact into a lasting regional deal. Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasef»»»
Mostly sunny skies expected despite rising humidity
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience generally fair weather over the coming days, with temperatures remaining high across much of the country, while cloud cover, humidity and the possibility of fog are forecast in some regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Saturday's wea»»»
Meloni accuses Trump of fabricating G7 photo story as Italy cancels US visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her after the US president claimed she had “begged” him for a photo during this week’s G7 summit in France. According to a dubbed Italian-language version of a phone interview released by broadcaster La7 on »»»
After algae clean-up effort, Reflecting Pool's painted blue bottom is peeling - UPI.com
U.S. National Park Service employees are pictured using a vacuum pump to clean algae off the bottom of the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, which on Friday started peeling and floating to the top of the pool. Photo by Bonnie Ca»»»
US secure spot in knockout round with 2-0 win over Australia
SEATTLE: The United States men’s national team secured a spot in the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Australia at Seattle on Friday. Playing without injured star Christian Pulisic, who sat out due to a calf injury, the US took advantage of a second own goal in as many»»»
Obama Presidential Center opens to public
CHICAGO: The Obama Presidential Center, which documents the life and administration of former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, officially opened to the public on Friday. Thousands of visitors jammed the 20-acre plaza and building, which includes a museum and library featurin»»»
India probes embezzlement allegations at landmark temple
NEW DELHI: Indian police are investigating allegations of embezzlement at a temple in the country’s north that has been a focal point of Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s Hindu-first politics, a top state official said Friday. The Ram Mandir temple in Uttar Pradesh state, built on grounds where a mosqu»»»
A judge orders ICE to free a Wisconsin mosque leader, citing a ‘substantial’ free speech claim
WASHINGTON: A federal judge ordered immigration officials to release the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque from detention Thursday, finding that Salah Sarsour has raised a “substantial” claim that he was being targeted for speaking out in favor of Palestinian rights. Sarsour, a Palestinian-bo»»»
Justice Department blocked from releasing Biden biographer's recordings - UPI.com
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»»»
More Israel Lebanon talks to take place next week – Ya Libnan
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»»»
Passenger trains collide in England, multiple people seriously injured - UPI.com
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»»»
The World This Week - G7 & Co: Who rules the new world ?
In a week that an interim peace agreement WAS signed between the US and Iran bringing a temporary end to the conflict and the beginning of a sixty day window to negotiate the many unresolved issues. President Trump signed the Memorandum of Understanding over a dinner at the Palace of Versaill»»»
Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row
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»»»
USA defeats Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup last 32
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 »»»
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire in Lebanon as attacks strain US-Iran interim deal
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»»»
What does the US-Iran agreement reveal about the true winners and losers of the war?
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»»»
Tunisia’s new coach faces baptism of fire against ‘best team in Asia’
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»»»
Pitch not perfect: World Cup players find weirdness underfoot on innovative grass
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»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: A powerful explosive device was detonated against Israeli enemy forces advancing into Ali al-Taher area, causing deaths and injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: A powerful explosive device was detonated against Israeli enemy forces advancing into Ali al-Taher area, causing de»»»
Analysis: Will Lebanon remain a battlefield, bargaining chip despite U.S.-Iran deal? - UPI.com
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»»»
Israeli airstrike targets a motorcycle on Zibdine-Harouf highway, claiming one martyr: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli airstrike targets a motorcycle on Zibdine-Harouf highway, claiming one martyr: Al-Manar reporter 19-06-2026 20:19 PM Latest News Ur»»»
U.S. to end funding for South Africa's HIV programs over policy issues - UPI.com
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»»»
A boat with migrants capsized north off Libya, leaving 51 dead or missing, group says
CAIRO: A boat carrying dozens of migrant s bound for European shores capsized off the coast of Libya last week, leaving 51 people dead or missing, a monitoring group said on Friday. Ten migrants survived the shipwreck, which occurred on June 12 in the Mediterranean Sea, off the eastern part of the »»»
Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault - UPI.com
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»»»
Lebanon’s Aoun tells Rubio ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ essential
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a call Friday that a comprehensive ceasefire must be secured in order for talks with Israel to progress. The State Department, meanwhile, announced the resumption of negotiations in Washington from June 23 to 25. These»»»
Kane hails World Cup 'Wonderwall' singalong as England highlight
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»»»
FATF Gives Green Light for Bulgaria’s Exit from Anti-Money Laundering Grey List
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has given the green light for Bulgaria’s removal from the grey list, Bulgaria’s Justice Ministry wrote on Facebook. According to a decision by the FATF, officially announced on Friday, Bulgaria has substantially completed its Action Plan for removal from the l»»»
How US Big Pharma Profits on Pandemics Treating Americans and Ukrainians Like Guinea Pigs
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»»»
Regional countries to hold Cairo meeting on developments
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»»»
Hezbollah chief predicts the end of resistance is near – Ya Libnan
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»»»
German court jails man over online 'death lists' of politicians
BERLIN: A German court on Friday handed a three-year jail term to a man who published online "death sentences" with calls to kill politicians, said to include former chancellors Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz. The 50-year-old German-Polish man, partially named as Martin S., admitted to operating an »»»
Norway announces intention to open diplomatic mission in Greenland
Oslo: Oslo authorities announced today their intention to open a diplomatic mission in Greenland to strengthen bilateral relations, at a time of escalating tensions between the US president and Denmark over this self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas »»»
Tanzania's elephant population rises to 66,714
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»»»
US Intel Warns Israel Could Sabotage US-Iran Peace Deal - Report
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 plane retired from fleet as Saudi gift plane joins - UPI.com
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»»»
Sheikh Qassem: We adhered to the Taif Agreement and the Constitution, confined political disagreements within the framework of internal unity, believed in the liberation of the land, and directed our weapons against this enemy - 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: We adhered to the Taif Agreement and the Constitution, confined political disagreements within the framework of internal uni»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Eradicating Hezbollah and Consecrating Occupation Have Failed Occupation has failed, Israelis Will Withdraw from Every Last Inch of Our Land
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»»»
Iranian supreme leader Khamenei says Trump made a deal out of ‘desperation’
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 »»»
Lebanon ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel agreed after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped – Ya Libnan
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 »»»
Colombia runoff pits conservative and leftist visions - UPI.com
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»»»
PM Magyar says Hungary's revised recovery plan wins EU backing, vows not to leave "a single euro cent" in Brussels
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»»»
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon, health ministry says
Beirut: Lebanon's health ministry says at least 47 people have been killed and 97 injured in Israeli air strikes since midnight, marking a significant escalation in violence across the country. The ministry's emergency operations center said the cumulative death toll from Israeli military actions s»»»