NEW YORK CITY: Since taking up his post as the UN Population Fund’s representative for Palestine in 2024, Nestor Owomuhangi has visited Gaza several times. What he encountered there has left a lasting impression. One conversation in particular still haunts him. A woman he met in Gaza told him she h»»»

MIAMI: Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says the Kingdom will work with ‌FIFA to ensure ticket affordability and fan safety for the 2034 World Cup, amid regional instability and lessons from this year’s finals in North America where costs have been a concern. Match ticket prices, especially on the re»»»

BANGKOK: The war in Iran has exposed major risks for Southeast Asia that could cost the region many billions of dollars if it does not diversify sources of energy more quickly, according to an International Energy Agency report released Tuesday. An overreliance on oil and gas transported through th»»»

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy: Pope Leo on Tuesday praised the interim ​deal between the United States and Iran to end the regional war in the Middle East, saying “thanks be to God” that the ‌two powers ‌are set ​to ‌formalize ⁠their ​accord on Friday. Leo, ⁠who drew the ire of US President Donald Trump a»»»

Gov.-elect Mike DeWine of Ohio participates in a meeting hosted by President Donald Trump with governors-elect at the White House in Washington, D.C., on December 13, 2018. DeWine on Tuesday urged the Ohio legislature to abolish the death penalty. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo Ju»»»

President Donald Trump attends a working session at Hotel Royal during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday. He told reporters that he would send the Iran deal to Congress for approval. Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA June 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would send the »»»

For nearly two decades, Iraqi singer and actress Claudia Hanna has embodied a distinctive model of the modern Arab performer, successfully combining beauty, culture, talent, and determination. After being crowned Miss Arab World in 2006, she refused to be confined to the title, embarking instead on»»»

The United States and Iran will sign a temporary agreement on Friday in Switzerland to end the war, which will immediately allow Tehran to resume oil sales and see the Strait of Hormuz “fully open” by Friday, US President Donald Trump and other officials said on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines o»»»

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based GE Vernova, General Electric's energy division, and state-owned utility Corpoelec to repair, modernize and stabilize the country's struggling national power grid. File Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA Ju»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Cinerama Club celebrated its first anniversary on Monday with a special screening of Badr Al-Shibani’s “Seven Summits” documentary at the Sard Cultural Center in Riyadh. “Seven Summits” details Al-Shibani’s journey as he conquers the highest peak on each of the world’s seven conti»»»

PHILADELPHIA, USA: Like many other Haitians, Peguy Joseph is a longtime superfan of Brazil, the world’s greatest soccer power. In a few days, though – for the first time in his life – he won’t root for the Brazilians. He has a World Cup ticket to see them play, in a wildly improbable matchup, again»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Cinerama Club celebrated its first anniversary on Monday with a special screening of Badr Al-Shibani’s “Seven Summits” documentary at the Sard Cultural Center in Riyadh. “Seven Summits” details Al-Shibani’s journey as he conquers the highest peak on each of the world’s seven conti»»»

A joint France and UK-led naval mission is ready to deploy to the Strait of Hormuz following an interim agreement between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war. Backed by around 20 countries, the mission aims to draw on widespread logistical know-how and resources to help clear mines and escor»»»

Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and activist who was in contact with the FRANCE 24 Observers team, disappeared on January 7, 2025, in the region of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, which is the scene of a deadly Islamist insurrection. Chissale spoke out about topics the Mozambican government did not want o»»»

NEW YORK: More than 18 million people in Yemen — over half the country’s population — are acutely hungry, the UN’s top humanitarian official told the Security Council on Tuesday, describing a crisis that is deepening faster than the international community can respond. During a Security Council mee»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon has suffered the deadliest spillover of the regional war ‌triggered by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than three months ago, which is set to end with a deal between Washington and Tehran.The conflict spread to Lebanon on March 2, when Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired on Israel»»»

MARIB: Maj. Gen. Sultan Al-Aradah, a member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, and governor of Marib, said Saudi Arabia helped prevent Yemen from sliding into a new civil war through what he described as its “sincere” support during the tensions that unfolded in Hadramawt and Al-Mahra last»»»

Evian-Les-Bains: US allies at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialised democracies worked Tuesday to push the war in Ukraine back up the agenda of President Donald Trump after more than four years of fighting sparked by Russia’s full-scale attack. The Iran conflict has in recent weeks over»»»

ConflictsPakistanPakistan raises defense spending amid regional conflictsShakoor RaheemThe sharp defense spending hike highlights lessons Pakistan has learned from recent conflicts with India and a growing focus on new warfare technologies, regardless of economic constraints imposed by the IMF. htt»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Tuesday a visit to Belgrade by her Slovenian counterpart Zoran Stevanovic was important for bilateral relations, Serbia's EU path, as well as regional cooperation. At a joint press conference after a meeting with Stevanovic, Brnabic thanked »»»

Dubai: The UAE’s media sector recorded strong revenue growth in 2025, led by booming gaming and cinema industries, as government incentives and regulatory measures continued to attract investment and support the country’s expanding creative economy. The National Media Authority (NMA) on Tuesday ann»»»

Dallas, United States: Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World Cup. Hydration breaks last just a total of six minutes during a match, but they stand accused of fundamentally changing the nature of football at the sport's »»»

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories: A young Gazan girl twirls across the floor of a dressmaker's shop, her white dress billowing around her as a shy smile spreads across her face. Trimmed with delicate tulle and topped with a soft veil, the dress looks fit for a celebration. Few would guess that p»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump: War in Lebanon “Minor Conflict”, Iran Deal Going to “Second Stage” 16-06-2026 14:58 PM US President Donald Trump during a joint sess»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that as part of an agreement due to be formally signed this week, International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors would be allowed into Iran to oversee the dismantling of its nuclear program. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- U.»»»

EVIAN: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that “Russia should make a deal” to end its war against Ukraine, after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit in France. Trump said he “had a meeting” with Zelensky at the summit in the spa town of Evian-les-Bains and more talks»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had suggested to Israel that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa should deal with Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah seeing as the Israeli campaign was causing too many casualties. Praising Sharaa as doing an "amazing job", Trump said at a G7 summit: "If Israel»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump says he “didn’t like Israel’s attack on Lebanon’s Beirut” shortly before Iran agreement 16-06-2026 13:06 PM Latest News Urgent News T»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump says Netanyahu “has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon” 16-06-2026 13:08 PM Latest News Urgent News Trump: “If Israel can»»»

The US and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end the hostilities in the Middle East, following weeks of direct and indirect negotiations mediated by Pakistan. A formal ceremony to sign the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will take place in Geneva on Friday. According to Washing»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump: “If I hadn’t been there, there wouldn’t have been an Israel” 16-06-2026 13:10 PM Latest News Urgent News Trump: “If Israel cannot ge»»»

KHAN YUNIS: A young Gazan girl twirls across the floor of a dressmaker’s shop, her white dress billowing around her as a shy smile spreads across her face. Trimmed with delicate tulle and topped with a soft veil, the dress looks fit for a celebration. Few would guess that parts of it are from disca»»»

DUBAI: Iran says it is not planning to charge ships tolls for passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, it insists vessels will pay fees for services provided in one of the world's most strategically important waterways. The distinction may sound technical, but it lies at the heart of a growin»»»

The launch of Amstel® beer in Romania was the most successful beer brand launch in Europe in 2025, according to NielsenIQ data. In light of this achievement, BR sat down with Boris Miloushev, Managing Director at HEINEKEN Romania, to discuss the industry’s evolution this year, the company’s perform»»»

Skopje police have detained a 44-year-old man suspected of setting fire to two vehicles belonging to the Bulgarian Embassy, marking a significant development in the investigation into the incident that sparked strong reactions in both Sofia and Skopje. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs »»»

In a business where scale, timing, and trust can redefine entire markets, Marek Noetzel brings a clear sense of direction to NEPI Rockcastle’s next stage of growth. As CEO, he is shaping a strategy built on continuity, disciplined ambition, and a leadership approach focused on turning long-term vis»»»

As part of our new interview series with professionals in the local communication industry, BR sat down with Diana Iosu, founder DiFine PR, and talked about the agency, challenges, consultancy, influencer marketing, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and leadership. By Romanita Oprea How did you start»»»

EVIAN-LES-BAINS: President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the G7 ​summit on Tuesday, hoping to impress upon US leader Donald Trump that Ukraine’s fortunes in its war against Russia have improved as he pushes for greater international support. Zelensky was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron,»»»

Cairo: When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief for 62-year-old Bahgat Abbas. Standing beneath the historic arcades near the Basilica in Cairo's eastern Heliopolis district, Abbas leapt with the crowd as cups rattled ac»»»

Dubai: On a warm Thursday morning, 23 sea turtles made their way back to the ocean from the Dubai coastline. The release happened on June 12, a few days ahead of World Sea Turtle Day on June 16, timed around the right tide and weather conditions. But the significance of the moment was 22 years in t»»»

Doha, Qatar: More than two decades after one of the greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup history, France and Senegal are set to renew acquaintances when they launch their Group I campaigns at the New York-New Jersey Stadium today. For France, the memories are impossible to ignore. Back in 2002, Les Bl»»»

United Nations, United States: More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world. For the report, the UN agency cross-referenced data showing where the roughly 2.4 billion»»»

Dubai: A powerful climate phenomenon developing thousands of kilometres away in the tropical Pacific Ocean could soon influence weather patterns across the UAE, raising the prospect of hotter conditions, higher humidity and a more active autumn storm season. The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended losses on ​Tuesday, as markets weighed prospects for a resumption of supply through the key Strait of Hormuz against shaky ‌physical market drivers and a lack of details from a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. By 09:31 a.m. Saudi time, Brent crude futures were do»»»

MIAMI: For 80 minutes, with a storm brewing high above the Miami Stadium, it looked like lightning might strike twice. Saudi Arabia, in the opening match of a World Cup and against blue-and-white-shirted South Americans once again, appeared destined to cause another shock, four years after their la»»»

DUBAI/LONDON: Iran’s theocratic rulers have seen off a US military campaign but their real problems may be about to begin: managing the competing demands of hard-liners buoyed by surviving the onslaught and those of an impoverished, angry people. Iran’s powerful hard-liners ​are energized by a thre»»»

The rapid expansion of international e-commerce platforms could have significant negative effects on Romania's economy unless accompanied by measures ensuring a level playing field, according to a study conducted by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) and cited by the Romanian Associ»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar are gearing up for their crucial Group B clash against co-hosts Canada with renewed belief after a gallant performance against Switzerland that earned them their first-ever World Cup point. Al Annabi head into the contest brimming with confidence after their 1-1 draw in their ope»»»

More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world. For the report, the UN agency cross-referenced data showing where the roughly 2.4 billion children on the planet live wi»»»

THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world. For the report, the UN agency cross-referenced data showing where the roughly 2.4 bil»»»