Brazil freezes $125M in probe of bank controlled by evangelical leader - UPI.com
Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation Tuesday targeting an alleged financial fraud scheme at Banco Digimais and ordered freezing assets equivalent to about $125 million. Photo by Andre Borges/EPA June 23 (UPI) -- Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation Tuesday targeting an alleged fin»»»
Storm cells and scattered showers expected in several areas over coming hours
Tunis, June 23 (TAP) - The weather for the remainder of Tuesday and into the early hours of the night will be characterised by continued atmospheric instability in a number of regions across the country, with localised storm cells expected,...»»»
Berri suggests return to 2024 ceasefire mechanism in talks with Macron
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally who acts as an intermediary for the group, received a phone call Tuesday from French President Emmanuel Macron, his office said. Berri emphasized "the importance of consolidating the ceasefire" and Israel's withdrawal from south Lebanon. Berri also t»»»
PM to Meet Socialist Party Regional Leaders Amid Ongoing Protests
Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to convene a meeting with the Socialist Party’s regional political leaders on Wednesday morning at the party headquarters in Tirana. The meeting comes just days after an expanded gathering of the ruling party’s parliamentary group and government officials held on June»»»
Seized Orbán-linked wealth may boost Hungary revival
Significant questions remain surrounding Hungary’s mooted “asset recovery” drive, yet a group of Hungarian economists has already advanced what would, by domestic standards, be a strikingly novel proposal: how to invest the reclaimed billions in a manner that generates substantial annual returns, f»»»
Republic of Korea and South Africa set for crucial Group A clash
DOHA: Republic of Korea and South Africa will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages when they meet in the final Group A fixture on Thursday at Monterrey Stadium. The match, scheduled for 4:00am (Qatar time), is expected to play a crucial role in determining the outcome of a »»»
Watch Hezbollah Drone Attack on Merkava Tank near Shaqif Castle
Hezbollah Military Media released a new video, displaying the Resistance attack on a Merkava tank belonging to the Israeli enemy army in the vicinity of the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, by the Ababil loitering drone. Source: Al-Manar English Website»»»
Entre Nous - Brexit: The divorce that keeps costing
As the United Kingdom marks 10 years since the Brexit vote, we take a look at how it has impacted daily life for Brits and – to a degree – Europeans too. From food costs, to postage, to pets and passports, we dive into how Brexit has squeezed pennies and pounds from wallets and added many»»»
Egypt, Coca-Cola explore renewable-energy-powered agricultural drainage water treatment project
Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and Coca-Cola have discussed a potential project to treat and desalinate agricultural drainage water using renewable energy, as part of efforts to enhance water sustainability and expand non-conventional water resources. The ministry said Water Res»»»
Health Minister reviews hospital upgrades, launches Ismailia Cancer Hospital
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar reviewed ongoing development projects at state-run teaching hospitals and institutes, stressing the need to accelerate construction and modernisation efforts to expand specialised healthcare services and improve quality of care. The Health Ministry said »»»
Iran declares Swiss talks breakthrough on frozen assets as focus turns to nuclear file
Iran announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to secure the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian assets during the first round of negotiations held in Switzerland, where both sides reported progress toward a permanent agreement aimed at ending months of conflict an»»»
Syrian govt to transfer 128 inmates from Lebanese prisons
LONDON: Authorities in Damascus announced a plan to transfer 128 Syrian nationals from Lebanese prisons as part of judicial coordination between the neighboring countries. Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar Al-Wais said the move follows a legal agreement between Syria and Lebanon signed in Beirut last »»»
Two indicted for plotting Nesovic murder
BELGRADE - The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has indicted a Swedish national identified as a male with the initials J C G N and a South African national identified as a female with the initials S C G on suspicion of co-perpetration in preparing the murder of Aleksandar Nesovic on Ja»»»
Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah joined the war in order to benefit from the Iranian power, and it was a wise decision - 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: Hezbollah joined the war in order to benefit from the Iranian power, and it was a wise decision 23-06-2026 18:51 PM Latest N»»»
Sheikh Qassem: After the ceasefire, the Israeli enemy must completely withdraw from every inch of the Lebanese territories - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Missing passport, failed trek, fatal cliff fall: Inside Pune groom’s final days
Dubai: Nearly two weeks before Pune businessman Ketan Agrawal died after falling into a 400-foot gorge at Lohagad Fort, a planned pre-wedding trip to Bali mysteriously collapsed when only his passport went missing. Police now suspect the incident may have been part of a wider plot that culminated i»»»
UN resolution urges accountability for peacekeeper attacks
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution aimed at strengthening accountability for attacks on UN peacekeepers, amid concern over rising violence and low prosecution rates. The move follows a series of deadly incidents targeting UN personnel, including the killing of seven»»»
Qassem demands full Israeli withdrawal 'according to a timetable'
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Tuesday demanded a full, scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon to make way for a Lebanese Army deployment in the south following the U.S.-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. "We now have a ceasefire. The withdrawal must take place according to a»»»
- Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 23-06-2026 19:26 PM Hezbollah Secretary General, His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem, affirmed that Lebanon and its Resistance, army, and peopl»»»
U.N. chief tells AI companies to 'come clean' about environmental impact - UPI.com
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attend a press conference in Tokyo, Japan on May 20. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for AI companies to disclose what the environmental impact of data centers will be by 2030 during a»»»
5th round of Lebanon-Israel talks kick off as Aoun calls for Israeli withdrawal and end to foreign interference – Ya Libnan
Share: The fifth round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel began Tuesday in Washington, DC, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) NNA reported that the latest round of talks, covering both security and political issues, got underway at the US State Department headquarters in the »»»
EU ethics panel approved job for ex-commissioner at NGO implicated in Qatargate
EU Commission officials confirmed on Tuesday (23 June) that an ethics panel had approved a request by the former migration commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos to take a paid role with the NGO at the centre of the Qatargate corruption scandal. The Greek politician served in the commission of Jean-Cla»»»
Panama offers to facilitate talks between United States, Cuba - UPI.com
Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha said Panama has formally offered its territory as a neutral venue to facilitate talks between Cuba and the United States to try to revive diplomatic relations between the two countries. Photo by Carlos Lemos/EPA June 23 (UPI) -- Panama has formally o»»»
Will US visa rule change force foreign students out sooner? New plan explained
A sweeping change to US immigration rules could soon reshape how international students plan their education in the country, with a proposed policy introducing a fixed four-year limit on student stays. The White House has cleared a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation that would replace»»»
Israeli envoy to US says Hezbollah feels emboldened
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter on Tuesday lamented that Hezbollah feels emboldened after the latest developments and ceasefire. "Four rounds ago, we all boarded the same train, when it was on its way to a clear destination: complete peace between the two countries, the removal of Ira»»»
Sheikh Qassem: This stage has been achieved through mainly the battlefield and all the sacrifices - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikh Qassem: Making concessions encourages the enemy to demand more and more - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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South African police probe murder of foreign national amid xenophobic unrest
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa: Police in South Africa said Tuesday they were investigating the murder of a foreign national in Pietermaritzburg, where hundreds of Malawians flocked for repatriation due to fears of xenophobic attacks. South Africa, one of Africa’s largest economies, has been on edg»»»
Mysterious disappearance of alleged Israeli spy who took refuge in the Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut – Ya Libnan
Share: A man accused by Lebanese officials of being part of an Israeli intelligence plot took refuge in the Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut over two months ago BEIRUT — As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the»»»
Israel Behind Mass Job Cuts at US Intelligence – Military Expert
“One can never rule out the machinations of Israel,” retired US Air Force colonel and ex-Pentagon analyst Karen Kwiatkowski told Sputnik. She blamed job cuts at the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) after Tulsi Gabbard’s recent resignation on the American Israel Public Affairs Comm»»»
U.N. says Israel is intentionally targeting Palestinian children - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A Palestinian man carries the shrouded body of a child who was killed in an Israeli bombardment on March 18, 2025. Israel launched extensive aerial assault on Gaza, shattering the ceasefire and killing more than 400 Palestinians, including women and children. File Photo by Anas Deeb/UPI | »»»
Sheikh Qassem: We are now passing through the stage of smashing the ‘Greater Israel’ project - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iraq judiciary seizes over $85m in corruption case
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s judiciary on Tuesday said it had seized more than $85 million in a corruption case against a recently arrested oil official, with some of the cash hidden underground. Last month, Iraqi authorities arrested deputy oil minister for refining affairs Adnan Al-Jumaili in Salaheddin provi»»»
Food Expo 2026 showcases Syrian products and expands export opportunities
Damascus, June 23 (SANA) Food Expo 2026, being held at the Damascus Fairgrounds with the participation of more than 300 local, Arab and international companies, is providing a platform to promote Syrian food products and expand opportunities for exports, investment and business partnerships. Partic»»»
Vance, Rubio discuss with Aoun formation of joint 'US-Lebanese-Iranian cell'
President Joseph Aoun received a phone call Tuesday afternoon from U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which they discussed the latest developments related to the situation in Lebanon and the period following the Switzerland meetings, the Presidency said. Va»»»
Japan–Saudi dialogue underscores emerging avenues for collaboration
TOKYO: Approximately 50 government officials, corporate representatives, and academic researchers convened in Tokyo on Tuesday to participate in a dialogue concerning the expansion of bilateral cooperation between Japan and Saudi Arabia, with proceedings centered on Saudi Vision 2030 and the Riyadh»»»
Jordan’s economic vision gains momentum amid regional uncertainty — WB
AMMAN — Jordan continues to forge ahead with its Economic Modernisation Vision despite regional challenges, World Bank (WB) Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde said on Tuesday.In an op-ed, Bjerde noted that she observed a "real shift" characterised by increased determination and a focus on »»»
Lebanon war damage estimated at $1.3 billion, but who will foot the bill?
Massive destruction in southern Lebanon in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war is estimated at around $1.38 billion, according to a UN agency and a Lebanese research centre. Reporting from Beirut, FRANCE 24’s Renée Davis notes that while the US-Iran deal includes a proposed $300 billion reconstruction »»»
Iran refuses UN inspectors access to bombed nuclear facilities
Iran said Tuesday that UN nuclear inspectors would not be allowed to visit key nuclear sites damaged in last year's US-Israeli strikes, contradicting claims by senior US officials, as diplomatic efforts to secure a broader peace agreement and nuclear deal accelerated. Iran said Tuesday that the UN'»»»
US, Iran agree on Lebanon ceasefire and lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, but much remains
Both Tehran and Washington hailed the negotiations that took place in Switzerland on June 22 to create a roadmap to close down the war in the Middle East. US Vice president JD Vance said it laid a good foundation for a deal to end the war. The parties agreed to establish mechanisms to open the stra»»»
Leader of Russia-backed Georgian region resigns to become Putin adviser
TBILISI: The leader of South Ossetia, a breakaway region of Georgia that is backed by Russia, said on Tuesday that he is resigning to become an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an address published on a South Ossetian government website, Alan Gagloyev said he was resigning with imme»»»
UK approval for Gatwick airport expansion lawful, court rules
LONDON: Britain’s approval of Gatwick Airport’s expansion was lawful, London’s High Court ruled on Tuesday, allowing the country’s second busiest hub to proceed with a plan to add millions of new passengers by 2030. The opening of a second runway at Gatwick, situated 30 miles (48 km) south of Lond»»»
France inducts Resistance fighter, soldier, historian Marc Bloch into its Panthéon of greats
Eighty-two years after he was executed by Nazis, Resistance fighter and historian Marc Bloch will be inducted into the Panthéon on Tuesday to repose alongside such luminaries as Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. A professor in medieval history, Bloch fought for France in World War I and joined th»»»
Social Partners Disagree on Draft Amendments to Labour, Social-Security, Health Legislation
Meeting here on Tuesday, Bulgaria's National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) failed to reach agreement on draft revisions to the Labour Code, to the Social Insurance Code and to the Health Insurance Act, moved by MPs of Continue the Change and Democratic Bulgaria. Civil Servants' Social a»»»
Constitutional Court Declares Unconstitutional Provisions on Traffic Data Use by Competition Protection Commission
The Constitutional Court finds unconstitutional provisions of the Competition Protection Act and the Electronic Communications Act regarding the use of traffic data by the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC), the Court said on Tuesday. The case was initiated at the President's request in»»»
Israel fires at 'Hezbollah militants' in Lebanon 'security zone' in 2nd such incident Tuesday
The Israeli military said Tuesday its forces opened fire on four alleged Hezbollah militants who entered the so-called "security zone" it has established in southern Lebanon, the second such incident within hours. The army said the militants entered the zone on a bulldozer and a motorcycle and that»»»
Bulgaria's Radev: Minimum Wage Will Not Be Frozen!
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev rejected claims that the government plans to freeze the minimum wage until 2028, stating that no such decision has been taken and that the issue will be revisited during upcoming budget discussions. He made the remarks in response to media reports suggesting a l»»»
Afghan Taliban set for EU migration talks slammed by rights groups
The EU is expected to hold talks on returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers with a Taliban delegation in Brussels Tuesday after Belgium issued one-day visas for the team, overriding criticisms from human rights groups. The 27-member bloc does not recognise the Taliban administration, but the Eu»»»
How Andy Burnham can become the next UK prime minister
Now that Keir Starmer has said he's stepping down as Prime Minister, there's only one name that's circulating to take his place. But Andy Burnham still has to be officially anointed in a vote by Labour party members. Starmer has said that he wants the new leader in place by 1st of September, when p»»»
France issues red alert as heatwave breaks records and death toll mounts
France experienced its hottest-ever night Monday into Tuesday as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 40 people had drowned across the country since June 18 as they sought to escape the record heat. In a country without widespread air-conditioning, the scorching temperatures have led to schoo»»»