Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa has lifted an embargo on arms sales to Israel after allegedly enlisting the help of an Israeli private intelligence firm to oust his left-wing, pro-Palestine predecessor. Jansa’s government announced the decision on Thursday, adding that it would also overturn a»»»

Hungary and Ukraine have officially finalised what Prime Minister Péter Magyar has described as a “historic agreement” on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian community living in Ukraine’s Transcarpathia region, marking a major breakthrough in a dispute that has strained bilateral relations for years»»»

Tunis, June 12 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held a phone call on Friday with Madagascar's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alice N’Diaye, during which expressed satisfaction with the positive...»»»

People displaced by violence live in a refugee camp in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in late May Haiti faces brutal gang violence, deteriorating living conditions for millions of people and an inadequate international response to these protracted crises, Amnesty International has reported. Photo by Jonet »»»

An Israeli cyber company suspected of interfering in French local elections and targeting pro-Palestinian candidates also allegedly meddled in votes in New York City and Scotland and ran operations in Angola and Togo, officials in Paris have said. Last month, a Reuters report claimed that French au»»»

KUALA LUMPUR: Religious leaders must play a greater role in preventing conflict, promoting coexistence and engaging young people amid growing global tensions and rising extremism, speakers said at an international summit in Malaysia on Friday. The Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, he»»»

Not a day goes past without headlines revealing the far-reaching global impact of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. In a special edition, we examine what lessons can be learned from the Epstein files and other similar scenarios; what they reveal about power, accountability and the systems which allowed the»»»

A video claiming to show the Iranian army downing a US Apache attack helicopter has garnered millions of views on social media. But the video was AI-generated. US President Donald Trump said on June 9 that Iran had shot down a US Army Apache attack helicopter while it was on patrol over the St»»»

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu hosted political representatives from across party lines on Thursday to discuss the issue of electoral interference ahead of the country’s 2027 presidential election. French authorities are sounding the alarm over the rapid advances in artificial intelligence»»»

The funeral of Bernadette Chirac, widow of former president Jacques Chirac, will take place on Friday at the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris. Chirac died on June 5 at the age of 93. The funeral on Friday will be held at the Parisian Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde, in accordance with the wishes of»»»

Flags flew at half-mast at the town hall in Fleurance in southwestern France on Friday as hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of Lyhanna, an 11-year-old schoolgirl whose suspected murder sparked national outrage over the exposed failures in the judicial system. Several hundred people»»»

Just outside the French capital sprawls the world's largest antiques destination: the Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market. It's a timeless escape, and one of the most visited sites in France. We take you on a tour in this edition of France in Focus. Whitney has flown in from Florida with one thi»»»

Nearly five years ago, the Taliban seized control of Kabul and imposed Sharia law in Afghanistan. The women's cycling team, which was due to take part in international competitions, found itself more threatened than ever before. An unprecedented plan was put in place to smuggle the professional cyc»»»

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 19:00, an “Israeli” enemy army Merkava tank at the southeastern outskirts»»»

DUBAI: Extreme heat is becoming a defining challenge for global food production, with the Middle East among the most exposed regions. A joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Meteorological Organization warns that rising temperatures are no longer a seasonal issue but a»»»

Damascus, June 12 (SANA) Syria and Qatar have discussed renewing a Qatari grant for the supply of Azerbaijani gas to Syria and expanding development cooperation, the Energy Ministry said Friday. Deputy Energy Minister for Oil Affairs Ghiath Diab met with a delegation from the Qatar Development Fund»»»

The EU Parliament and EU Council have provisionally agreed to simplify and speed up the return of migrants staying in the bloc unlawfully. Backers of the deal say it is urgent to do something about the low enforcement of deportation orders: 27 percent last year, and just 24 percent the previou»»»

On June 23, 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union with 52 percent of "Leave" votes against 48 percent for "Remain". It was a political storm few had predicted. Ten years on, our Revisited show explores the social and political im»»»

The election of the Hungary's new centre-right prime minister, Peter Magyar, in April marked a particularly stinging defeat for Viktor Orban, whose government was widely regarded as one of the most anti-LGBTQ in the EU. Rights advocates expect legal changes but wonder about the timeline Magyar will»»»

With Europeans sizzling in a record-breaking heatwave in May, and lands and rivers facing severe drought conditions in April, the effects of extreme climate-related events are becoming increasingly obvious. We sit down with the EU's Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, Dutch politic»»»

In a week that began with President Trump pronouncing that a ceasefire extension was so close with Iran, two or three days max, and that would only take an hour to finalise. Hours later Tehran downed a US Apache helicopter off the Gulf of Oman with the crew rescued from the sea, the attack reported»»»

Bulgaria's Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has met with US Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security Todd Wilcox, the Ministry said on its website. The two discussed opportunities to expand the highly effective law enforcement cooperation between Bulgaria and the United States. Wilcox»»»

UAE desalination plants in Egypt’s Rafah continue to play a vital role in supporting the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, by producing desalinated water and delivering it through the UAE water pipeline project to Khan Younis, helping provide one of the most »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call with HE Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a telephone call with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi. During the call, they revi»»»

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In “Freedom Season,” E. Joseph offers a stirring narrative history of 1963, marking it as the defining year of the Black freedom struggle. By year’s end the murders of John F. Kennedy, Medgar Evers, and four Black girls at a church in Alabama left the nation determined to imagine a new way forward.»»»

BRUSSELS: The European Union will resume membership talks with Ukraine on Monday, the bloc announced, after Hungary lifted the veto imposed by its previous pro-Russian leader. “All member states agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova,” European Council Pres»»»

DUBAI: Palestinian-Chilean singer-songwriter Elyanna and Moroccan-Canadian star Nora Fatehi were among the headlining acts as Canada staged an historic opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, marking the first time the tournament has launched with interconnected celebrations across »»»

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»»»

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 19:25, a second “Israeli” enemy army Merkava tank at the southeastern out»»»

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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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani PM Announces Finalization of US-Iran MOU Draft, Heads into Geneva 12-06-2026 21:08 PM Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ann»»»

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»»»