A propos - Iran war 'has been a strategic disaster for the State of Israel', analyst says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the U.S. president seeks to extricate himself from the war, with both men's goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Aaron David Miller, Senior »»»
Hezbollah says has repelled an Israeli force in south Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Monday it had repelled an Israeli force that was trying to “advance” in southern Lebanon, despite the US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war on all fronts including in Lebanon. Fighters from the group “using rockets and drones” blocke»»»
ICE agent shoots at fleeing vehicle after being struck in New Jersey - UPI.com
The Stafford Township Police Department in New Jersey confirmed an ICE agent was struck by a vehicle on Monday in Manahawkin and fired his gun at the fleeing van. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- Police in New Jersey's Stafford Township said an Immigration and Customs»»»
Hormuz passage limited: Underwater mine threat, war-risk insurance remain high
Global shipping associations are insisting on independent confirmation that sea lanes — particularly in the Strait of Hormuz — are free of naval mines and other hazards before they fully resume normal operations, amid lingering risks following months of maritime conflict in the Middle East. Industr»»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: EU Parliament is having a laugh again. Sanctions gun turns to Turkish justice minister Gurlek
On June 17, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on a draft report assessing progress made by Turkey last year towards EU accession. The document calls for the sanctioning of the country’s justice minister, Akin Gurlek. Prepare for a bit of noise. Political actors, who i»»»
Tech 24 - Tech 24 takes to the skies as VivaTech takes over the Champs-Élysées
France's biggest geek get-together started with a bang this year. For its 10th anniversary, the VivaTech trade show took to the Champs-Élysées, billing the installation as "Europe's largest open-air technology experience". FRANCE 24 is a media partner of VivaTech this year, and Peter O’Brien t»»»
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
SEATTLE: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Han»»»
Syria and Germany explore new opportunities for economic cooperation
Damascus, June.15 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar explored with German Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office and Member of Parliament Serap Güler ways to expand economic and bilateral trade relations and develop cooperation in areas of mutual interest in a m»»»
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
Seattle: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt's Mohamed Han»»»
Iran deal: Trump is back to square one, but the cards are now in Tehran’s favor
The signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran on Monday has been welcomed by the international community after a devastating three-month war. The agreement was announced on June 14, President Donald Trump’s birthday, but the biggest beneficiary, experts say,»»»
US-Iran deal leaves major Lebanon questions unresolved
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at King's College London and Former Senior Advisor at the US Department of State and National Security Council under the Biden Administration, says that "the real test is going to be whether or not this framework survives the Lebanon»»»
Iran war 'has been a strategic disaster for the State of Israel', analyst says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the U.S. president seeks to extricate himself from the war, with both men's goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Aaron David Miller, Senior »»»
Egypt’s 92-year wait for World Cup victory continues after draw with Belgium
RIYADH: Romelu Lukaku will not be a popular figure in Egypt tonight. His quick-fire equalizer, officially recorded as a Mohammed Hany own goal, came just eight seconds after his introduction and denied the Pharaohs what would have been their first-ever World Cup victory, extending a wait that now s»»»
Products from illegal settlements on occupied Palestine land sold to Europe as ‘Israeli,’ researchers find
LONDON: Agricultural exports originating from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and the Golan Heights in Syria are routinely mislabeled as Israeli products when entering European markets, an investigation has found. A report by legal rights group Global Echo, based on analysis of more t»»»
B-52 Stratofortress crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base - UPI.com
A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron undergoes pre-flight procedures at Edwards Air Force Base in California in 2020. A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from the base on Monday. Air Force File Photo by Giancarlo Casem June 15 (UPI) -- Edwards Air Forc»»»
Erdoğan to Guterres: Türkiye backs continued UN missions in Syria
Ankara, June 15 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed the importance of continued activities of UN missions in Syria during a phone call Monday with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, stating that Türkiye will continue to provide necessary support in this regard, Turkish state »»»
Uganda opposition figure seized by soldiers as army chief vows ‘hurt and pain’
KAMPALA, Uganda: An opposition figure in Uganda was detained Monday on the orders of the army chief, whose increased role in his father’s administration has worried opposition and human rights defenders. Erias Lukwago was taken from his house by armed soldiers after he had sought to serve Gen. Muho»»»
In US, Trump’s Iran deal receives mixed reception
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump can claim a diplomatic victory after reaching an agreement with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, but numerous pitfalls remain and the US president has lost political capital. The cautious reception to the Sunday announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Ir»»»
US-Iran deal a ‘catastrophe’ for Israel, analysts say
JERUSALEM: The US-Iran pact to conclude the war is a significant strategic setback for Israel and underscores its waning influence in Washington, Israeli analysts said. Although the accord remains incomplete and is expected to be finalized within 60 days, its preliminary framework has already raise»»»
Renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah could wreck the U.S-Iran deal – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel’s more focused fight against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon still has the power to disrupt broader American efforts to resolve its months long war with Iran. But the attack never came and hours later, plans for the United States and Iran to sign a more permanent ceasefir»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss transport cooperation, railway link
Damascus, June 15 (SANA) Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr met with Syria’s charge d’affaires to Saudi Arabia, Mohsen Mahbash, to discuss mechanisms for following up on joint files with Saudi Arabia’s General Transport Authority to support infrastructure projects and develop Syria’s transport sy»»»
California Gov. Newsom accuses Trump of targeting him politically in probe - UPI.com
California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a media availability in Los Angeles on July 16. On Monday, he accused the Trump administration of targeting him unfairly in a probe. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said the federal governme»»»
In US, Trump’s Iran deal receives mixed reception
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump can claim a diplomatic victory after reaching an agreement with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, but numerous pitfalls remain and the US president has lost political capital. The cautious reception to the Sunday announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Ir»»»
Israeli Channel 14: Instructions have been issued to the “Israeli” army forces in southern Lebanon that it is prohibited to open fire at any person unless there is a serious, imminent, and clear threat - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 14: Instructions have been issued to the “Israeli” army forces in southern Lebanon that it is prohibited to open fire at an»»»
B-52 Bomber Crashes Shortly after Takeoff at California’s Edwards Air Force Base
A military aircraft crashed at a base north of Los Angeles Monday morning, Edwards Air Force Base said on social media. “A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11:20 a.m.,” the base said on Facebook. “Emergency crews immediately respon»»»
Son of Norwegian crown princess jailed for rape
The son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape. The verdict comes as the country’s monarchy has been caught up in an ongoing scandal over the princess’ links to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, was found guilty on Mond»»»
Video shows man beaten by police officers in Budapest
A Budapest Central District Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of a man for one month in a final ruling after he fled from police in a car. Proceedings have been initiated against him on suspicion of violence against a public official, the Metropolitan Court told MTI on Monday. RTL News on S»»»
Etihad’s biggest summer yet: 300+ daily flights, new routes and returning favourites
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is entering its busiest summer season to date, operating more than 300 daily flights and reporting near-record passenger loads as travel demand to, from and through Abu Dhabi continues to rise. The airline said summer capacity has increased by 10% year-on-year, supported b»»»
Global recognition of National Accreditation Council renewed
Tunis, June 15 (TAP) - The global recognition of the National Accreditation Council has been renewed, following a European peer evaluation process, reaffirming its membership in multilateral mutual recognition agreements across several vital...»»»
Berri says phased, 60-day Israel pullout mentioned in Iran-US deal
Speaker Nabih Berri revealed Monday that a phased, 60-day Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon is mentioned in the latest peace deal between Iran and the U.S., whose details are yet to be officially disclosed. In remarks to the "Whyz" news portal, Berri added that he rejects the so-called "pilot z»»»
President Kais Saied meets Pakistan’s ambassador in Tunis at end of his mission
Tunis, June 15 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met Javad Ahmed Umrani, Ambassador of Pakistan to Tunisia, on Monday afternoon at Carthage Palace.The ambassador paid a farewell visit to the Head of State on the occasion of the end of his diplomatic...»»»
US Air Force B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff in California
A US military aircraft has crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, north of Los Angeles, according to the US Air Force. The base said on social media that a B-52 Stratofortress went down at around 11:20 a.m. local time on the Edwards airfield. Get updated faster and f»»»
Why many Israelis believe Trump’s Iran deal could backfire
After more than three and a half months of fighting and intense back-and-forth negotiations, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran, under Pakistani mediation, have reached a final agreement to end hostilities between them. The deal is expected to be signed in Geneva on June»»»
Lebanese mourn razed homes, livelihoods in southern city
NABATIEH, Lebanon: When Kamal Kamal heard a ceasefire deal had been agreed between Iran and the US, he rushed back to the southern city of Nabatieh only to find an Israeli strike had reduced his life’s work to rubble. The city, usually home to some 90,000 people before the latest war between Israel»»»
Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM: Somaliland opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, Israel’s foreign ministry announced, months after Israel became the first country to recognize the breakaway African state’s independence. “Honoured to host my dear friend President @Abdirahmanirro at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, »»»
B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at US military base
EDWARDS, California: A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a US Air Force base in California’s Mojave desert, officials said. Emergency crews were responding after the aircraft went down around 11:20 a.m. at Edwards Air Force base, the military said on the social platform X.»»»
MSF warns of ‘dangerous gaps’ in Ebola response in DR Congo
GENEVA: “Dangerous gaps” remain in efforts to rein in an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 180 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Doctors Without Borders warned Monday. Despite a massive scale-up in the response to the deadly outbreak declared in the vast central African country on »»»
Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM: Somaliland opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, Israel’s foreign ministry announced, months after Israel became the first country to recognize the breakaway African state’s independence. “Honoured to host my dear friend President @Abdirahmanirro at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, »»»
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Netanyahu says will run in upcoming Israeli elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he intended to run in elections scheduled for later this year, as he faced domestic criticism over his wartime leadership. Netanyahu, who is Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has led his country through three years of war on multiple i»»»
Tamim bin Hamad chair for Arabic Language and Andalusian Culture launched at Granada University
Granada: The Tamim bin Hamad Chair for Arabic Language and Andalusian Culture was inaugurated on Monday at the University of Granada in Spain, in the presence of senior academic figures. The inauguration was attended by Director of Policy Planning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, member of the C»»»
Dutch court sentences Syrian to 26 years in prison for torture
THE HAGUE: A district court in The Hague on Monday sentenced to 26 years in prison a former pro-Assad militia member for committing crimes against humanity by torturing and raping prisoners more than a decade ago. The judges said it was established that 58-year-old Rafik A., whose last name was w»»»
Trump says resolving conflict in Lebanon 'should not be tough'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday hinted that he wants to put an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. "We do wanna see if we can straighten out the Lebanon thing, because it just seems to just never end, and it's a mini version of what we were doing, but it should not be tough ... Hezbollah --»»»
“Neither the ‘Great Satan’ nor the ‘Mini Satan’ can bring down the Lebanese government, Hamdan warns – Ya Libnan
Share: File photo- Brigadier General Mustafa Hamdan Brigadier General Mustafa Hamdan, Secretary General of the “Independent Nasserist Movement – Al-Mourabitoun,” stated that “neither the ‘Great Satan’ nor the ‘Mini Satan’ can bring down the government—or, to put it more politely, change it” . He »»»
Stocks drop, oil rises as Iran and rate worries
HONG KONG — Fresh worries about the Middle East ceasefire and the prospect of a US interest rate hike hit most stocks and lifted oil prices Thursday, following a rollercoaster week for markets that has sent shivers through trading floors.Investors took a little heart from closely watched data Wedne»»»
German working-age population to shrink dramatically — study
FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday.Falling numbers of workers spell yet another challenge for Europe's struggling top economy, alr»»»
FBI warns of Kali365 phishing scam targeting Microsoft 365 users - UPI.com
The Federal Bureau of Investigations issued a public service announcement Monday to warn of a phishing scam that targets Microsoft 365 users. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA June 15 (UPI) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigations issued a public service announcement Monday to warn of a phishing sc»»»
Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
Israelis from across the political spectrum reacted angrily Monday to the news of an initial deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.»»»
Gargash: UAE emerges from this phase stronger, more resilient and more confident
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has emerged from the latest period of regional tensions stronger, more resilient and more confident, having worked diplomatically to avert conflict while firmly safeguarding its sovereignty and national interests, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said fo»»»