Gold is increasingly being weaponised by states, criminal networks and sanctioned regimes as a strategic financial tool, while regulatory systems are failing to keep pace with rapidly evolving illicit supply chains, according to a new report from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organize»»»

FOXBOROUGH, USA: Scotland star Scott McTominay is ready for the team’s opening World Cup game against Haiti on Saturday after overcoming a stomach bug, coach Steve Clarke has said. “He is perfect and ready to go,” Clarke said when asked about the fitness of the Napoli man, Scotland’s star player. M»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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 20:00, an “Israeli” enemy army soldiers’ positioning inside a hotel in Na»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The publication of files pertaining to US overseas biolabs will have significant ramifications, former White House correspondent for Executive Intelligence Review William Jones tells Sputnik. It could prompt "a major debate and discussion internationally with regard to chemical and biological weapo»»»

1 of 4 | The Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 arena is seen from the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Friday refused to halt a planned UFC fight on the White House's South »»»

Two Brazilian football players from Russian club CSKA Moscow have been targeted by the pro-Kiev Mirotvorets (‘Peacemaker’) website, which publishes personal details of individuals it deems ‘enemies’ of Ukraine. Matheus Reis de Lima, 31, and Joao Victor da Silva Marcelino, 27, as well as their Russi»»»

Toronto, Canada: "The moment is now," Canada coach Jesse Marsch declared on the evening before the country's first ever World Cup match on home soil. He was referring to his players, but for Canadian football fans coloring downtown Toronto in red jerseys on Friday morning, the same message applied.»»»

Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX jumped as much as 30 percent on their trading debut Friday after the biggest IPO in history, making the polarizing entrepreneur the world's first trillionaire as he vowed to take humanity to Mars. The blockbuster initial public offering, which raised more than $75 billi»»»

June 12 (UPI) -- A suspected shooter died Friday after opening fire at an automotive collision center in Midland, Texas, killing one victim and injuring at least 10 others, the city's mayor announced. The shooting broke out around 8 a.m. from inside the collision center in the West Texas city, KWES»»»

MAKKAH: When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off at Mexico City’s legendary Azteca Stadium, fans looked up and saw a piece of Saudi Arabia. FPC Industries, a subsidiary of FIPCO, supplied more than 4,000 sq. meters of PVC fabric for the venue’s new “Red Crown” — the sweeping canopy that rings the to»»»

London: Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 ($670,000) when it is auctioned in England later this month. The medal, won by the Brazilian legend when he was a teenager, is part of a catalogue of 450 World Cup-related items being sold by sporting memorabilia specialists»»»

BEIRUT: Displaced residents of villages in southern Lebanon, who currently have no way of reaching their homes, are turning to commercial satellite imagery to learn whether the houses they fled are still standing. For many families, the images offer the first glimpse of homes left behind during suc»»»

KINSHASA: Violent clashes erupted Friday in Congo ‘s capital, Kinshasa, during a rally against a proposed constitutional change that opponents say could pave the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. The demonstration, organized by the opposition coalition C64, was dispersed by p»»»

A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died Friday after a standoff with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others injured, city officials said. Midland police said the active shooter situation ended hours after the gunfire erupted in one par»»»

Zurich: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi has highlighted the growing complexity of modern conflicts and the need for stronger international cooperation to support mediation and peacebuilding efforts. Speaking during a keynote dialogue se»»»

The European Commission (EC) will now propose to open an excessive deficit procedure (EDP) for Bulgaria, EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis said at the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) press conference on Friday, following a meeting of European finance mi»»»

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander speaks to a member of the press during an election night rally for Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani on November 4 at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in New York City. Lander, who is no longer comptroller, was acquitted of a charge related to his attempt to inspect an »»»

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel (C) attends an event in support of former Cuban President Raul Castro in Havana on May 22 after the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed two days earlier a federal criminal indictment charging the 94-year-old Castro, along with five other co-defendants, for his alle»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Denies Rumors about Cancelling Ashura Mourning Ceremonies in Beirut’s Dahieh 12-06-2026 19:49 PM Hezbollah Media Relations issued»»»

VENICE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Friday the Venice Commission had given an absolutely positive opinion on a set of Serbian judicial laws, and announced that amendments to those laws would be tabled to the parliament next week. Speaking to reporters in Venice following a plena»»»