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»»»

RIYADH: Abundant winter rainfall followed by widespread spring showers has transformed large swaths of Saudi Arabia’s landscape, turning desert expanses green and reviving valleys, ravines, and open plains across the Kingdom. The seasonal rains have highlighted the country’s ecological diversity, w»»»

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»»»

Tunis, June 19 (TAP) - Trade and Export Development Minister Samir Abid chaired on Friday evening a coordination meeting dedicated to evaluating and following up on Tunisia’s recent participation in the APAS 2026 international food industry fair...»»»

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'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»»»

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 »»»

Uzbekistan and South Korea have agreed to establish industrial clusters, expand infrastructure cooperation and elevate investment partnerships across multiple sectors based on a series of agreements and memoranda signed at the Uzbekistan-Korea Business Forum in Tashkent. The forum was held on »»»

Damascus, June 20 (SANA) The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates announced that it has followed up the case of German national Eva Maria Michelmann since her identity and nationality were confirmed, in coordination with the relevant national authorities and the Embassy of the Federal»»»

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva participated on Friday in organizing a side event entitled "The Next Generation of Humanity: Youth Leadership in International Humanitarian Law" in cooperation with the Permanent Missions of the Hashemite Kin»»»

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»»»

The deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is rapidly spreading in spite of accelerating public health measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which there is not yet a vaccine or specific tr»»»

Share: Lebanon’s Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmed Al-Hajjar Lebanon Minister of Interior stressed that there is no salvation for Lebanon except by rallying around the state and we have achieved tangible progress in combating drug smuggling by dismantling trafficking networks Minister o»»»

Author: Anthony Zee Could any discovery be more unexpected and shocking than the realization that the reality we were born into is but an approximation of an underlying quantum world that is barely within our grasp? This is just one of the foundational pillars of theoretical physics that A. Zee dis»»»

LEIPZIG, Germany: Two years after leaving the United States following a series of unsuccessful MLS tryouts, Yan Diomande is shining at the World Cup for Ivory Coast — and still grieving a family tragedy. Diomande, 19, made his Ivory Coast debut in October and scored in his first two matches. On Sat»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Hezbollah Military Media published this video which shows footage from the Islamic Resistance’s operation targeting a Merkava tank belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army on the eastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town in southern Lebanon with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV]. This video shows foot»»»

When temperatures in Riyadh reach a whopping 45 C on the daily, nothing beats the heat better than a refreshing pool day. If you are new to Riyadh or living in an apartment, finding an affordable option to lounge around a pool can be a challenge — or even require a direct invitation if you are look»»»

S&P praised and expressed its understanding that the central bank kept out of its announced Capital reserves record most of the hot money ($8 billion until September 2017). Given the seriousness of the nature of this money and its possibility of exit at any time, accordingly the central bank does n»»»

People leave flowers and an Australian flag at a tribute at the Adass Israel Synagogue after a arson attack in Melbourne, Australia, in December 2024. A third suspected arsonist was arrested Friday. File Photo by Joel Carrett/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- The Victoria, Australia, Joint Counter Terrorism Tea»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Paris, France: Algeria have lodged a complaint with FIFA over "refereeing injustice" in their opening World Cup loss to Argentina, particularly a tackle by Lionel Messi, an Algerian football federation source told AFP on Friday. Messi caught Algeria defender Aissa Mandi on the calf with a studs-up »»»

LONDON: Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision Friday between two trains north of London, and photos posted on social media showed victims with bandages around their heads. The trains collided south of the town of Bedfordshire on lines connecting St. Pancras station in central London»»»

President Miguel Díaz-Canel's package of 174 economic reforms were approved by Cuba's parliament in just one week. File Photo by Ariel Ley Royero/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- Cuba's parliament approved a package of 174 economic reforms in just one week, marking the most significant shift in government poli»»»

A major institutional crisis appears to have erupted within Hungary’s Constitutional Court after seven judges reportedly withdrew from a case initiated by President Tamás Sulyok, forcing the court to remove the matter from its agenda. According to HVG, Constitutional Court President Péter Polt had »»»

CARACAS: Venezuelan opposition leader Dinorah Figuera told AFP on Friday she is traveling to the United States for meetings, a day after returning from years in exile to initiate dialogue with Venezuela’s interim government. The former parliamentarian, who has Washington’s backing to promote a demo»»»

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»»»

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»»»

ATLANTA, USA: Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100 percent fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup. Yamal came into the tournament nursing a left hamstring injury and was only a substitute in the team’s opener on Monday — a disappointing 0-0 »»»

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»»»

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, ​vowing to fight any challenge from his leading party rival, Andy Burnham, and potentially ushering in a new bout of political instability. Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, won a decisive victory for Labour to »»»

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»»»

Beirut, June 19 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone call Friday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the current situation in Lebanon and the region in light of recent developments, stressing the need for a comprehensive halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory. Acc»»»

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»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke on the phone on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the crown prince welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran to end military operations and commended Pa»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is exploring the deployment of the Middle East and North Africa's first autonomous public transport bus trial as part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of smart mobility technologies and self-driving transport systems across the emirate. The Integrated Transport Centre,»»»

NEW YORK: People living in Gaza deserve to regain their “dignity” rather than merely survive, the UN aid chief said on Thursday, as he criticized Israeli obstructions to the distribution of humanitarian assistance. Tom Fletcher, addressing the UN Security Council, acknowledged the flow of aid has i»»»

President Joseph Aoun told U.S. 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 Lebanese presidency said Aoun thanked Rubio for U.S. support but stressed "the need for Israeli attacks on Lebanese territor»»»

ATLANTA: Fans arriving in the United States for the World Cup have fallen in love with a popular American condiment, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has offered friendly advice to those wishing to bring ranch dressing home. Ranch dressing — a ‌creamy, savoury ‌salad dressing — »»»

OSLO: The Norwegian government said on Friday it planned to ban all trade with Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories. “Norwegian people and Norwegian companies should not contribute to sustaining illegal settlements. “The policy of colonization undermines the possibi»»»

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 »»»

VANCOUVER: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney paid the nation’s soccer team a locker room visit after they secured the country’s first World Cup finals match win and commended the players for the character they showed after one of their teammates went down with a broken leg. Canada romped to a bit»»»

SAPPORO: Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan, paid a courtesy visit to Hokkaido Governor Suzuki Naomichi in Sapporo on Wednesday. The meeting reaffirmed the strong Saudi Japanese relationship and explored opportunities for future cooperation. Governor Suzuki warmly greeted »»»

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 »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has provided more than SR224 million ($59.7 million) in additional support to help the Yemeni government cover the salaries of public sector employees, Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber said on Friday. Al-Jaber added that the funding was disbursed through the Saudi Pr»»»