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»»»

LONDON: A group of leading Saudi and British women met in London on Friday to discuss the role of culture, storytelling and creative exchanges in strengthening ties between communities. The gathering, hosted by Dame Susan Langley, the lady mayor of London, at her official residence, Mansion House, »»»

THE HAGUE: Danny van Dijk thinks that this time turning his street in The Hague completely orange is going to work, as the Netherlands again target a long-awaited first World Cup title. For 26 years, whenever the Dutch play in a major football championship, Van Dijk and other residents have turned »»»

Albania’s ruling Socialist Party is marking the 35th anniversary of its founding on Friday with a series of celebrations culminating in a major gathering in central Tirana. The party, established in 1991 following the collapse of the country’s communist regime, has organized commemorative events ac»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Sharjah: A coded “pizza delivery” request made to Sharjah Police’s emergency line has led to the swift rescue of an expatriate woman who was unable to openly seek help while under threat at home, officials said. The incident unfolded by Captain Majid Al Bas, Head of the Communications Operations Br»»»

RIYADH: President of the National Human Rights Society Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Fakhri met CEO of the National Center for Curriculum Dr. Abdulrahman bin Makmi Al-Ruwaili in Riyadh. They discussed a number of topics related to the role of curricula in establishing national values, enhancing the cul»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday that the final text of a US-Iran peace deal had been agreed. "We can confirm that a final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached and Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps," S»»»

WASHINGTON: Despite not scoring in either of Portugal’s World ‌Cup tune-ups this month, 41-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo insists his fitness level is not a concern. “Physically? I’m fine,” the forward told reporters on Friday, per ESPN. “Have you not seen my matches?“ Ronaldo scored 28 times f»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, they reviewed bilate»»»

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 05:30, the newly established artillery bunker belonging to the “Israeli” »»»

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»»»

A judge has blocked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- A federal judge blocked a lawsuit by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. In»»»

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»»»

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 05:30, the newly established artillery bunker belonging to the “Israeli” »»»

The final, agreed-upon text of the Iran-US peace deal has been reached, and Pakistan is now working with both sides to finalize the next steps, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted. The process is "very much contingent upon the developments that will occur in the near future," Joseph P. »»»

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»»»

LE MANS, France: Team Qatar’s preparations for its historic debut entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans continued at the Circuit de la Sarthe yesterday with a further two practice sessions and Hyperpole qualifying. In an extremely competitive session, Team Qatar just missed out on advancing to Hyperpole»»»

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»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has provided support to strengthen the World Health Organization’s efforts to contain the spread of Ebola in Africa, following the directives from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The assistance, channelled through the UAE Aid Agency, is part of the coun»»»

New York: Shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX jumped 11 percent to $150 on their first day of trading Friday after the biggest initial public offering in history, making the polarizing entrepreneur the world's first trillionaire as he vowed to take humanity to Mars. The blockbuster operation, which raised»»»

HOUSTON: Roughly 7 million barrels a day of oil are getting ​out of the Arabian Gulf with US military help, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday at an event in Houston. That is about half of the flow of oil that has been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israeli war ‌with Iran ‌beg»»»

Tunis, June 12 (TAP) - The trade deficit stood at TND -10,415.6 million at the end of May 2026, compared with TND -8,365.7 million during the same period in 2025, according to a note on foreign trade at current prices for May 2026, published on...»»»

Tunis, June 12 (TAP) - The Council of Europe Neighborhood Partnership with Tunisia 2026–2029 was launched on June 11 in Tunis. The launch ceremony was attended by senior representatives of the Tunisian government, the Council of Europe, and its...»»»

Bucharest, June 12 (SANA) Syria’s charge d’affaires in Romania, Anas al-Badawi, met with Tiberiu Giurea, general commissioner of Romania’s General Inspectorate for Immigration, to discuss the situation of the Syrian community in Romania and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, the Syrian embassy »»»

President Iliana Iotova interviewed 15 candidates for membership on the Central Election Commission (CEC), who were nominated by the parties and coalitions represented in the 52nd National Assembly. The head of State is expected to sign a decree appointing the candidates, and they will take office »»»

US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has released new evidence that US-funded biological laboratories in Ukraine were researching dangerous pathogens. Washington previously denied any role in running these labs. Published on Friday, the declassified documents reveal that the US »»»

Los Angeles, United States: The United States begin their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on a savvy Paraguay side in a high-stakes match in Los Angeles. The World Cup co-hosts know that they must avoid a banana skin at the futuristic SoFi Stadium in the first World Cup finals game on US soil»»»

Ahmedabad, India: Families of those killed in last year's Air India plane crash marked the disaster's first anniversary on Friday, mourning their relatives and voicing frustration over the continuing wait for answers. On June 12, 2025, the Boeing 787 crashed into a medical college shortly after tak»»»

LOS ANGELES: When Iran kick off their World Cup campaign next week in Los Angeles, Iranian-American businessman Ehsan Shafi will be in the stands cheering on Team Melli, a rare chance to welcome the national side he adores to his adopted home. Instead of a moment of pure sporting celebration, howev»»»

LONDON: An Israeli decision to bar French journalist Alice Froussard from entering the country has triggered sharp criticism from press freedom advocacy groups and media organizations, even as France responded cautiously and avoided any overt diplomatic escalation. Froussard, a reporter for Radio F»»»

Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with the launch of two new direct routes from Abu Dhabi to Kraków in Poland and Palma de Mallorca in Spain, strengthening the UAE capital’s position as a global travel hub. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said the new rou»»»

Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev attended a meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) in Luxembourg on Friday. During the meeting, the Council discussed the economic and financial impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Europe’s econom»»»

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman Fried appealed his 2023 fraud conviction and was denied. Photo by Louis Lanzano/UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- The conviction of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will stay after an appeals court shot down his bid to overturn his 2023 conviction of fraud. Bankman-Fried,»»»

The American and British right want you to believe that the Belfast riots are a violent Irish uprising against mass immigration. In reality, the riots are steeped in the complex sectarianism of Northern Ireland, and the riot leaders don’t even consider themselves Irish. Read more Sudanese refugee a»»»

Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta has urged Ukraine to program its maritime drones to self-destruct if they veer into the country’s territorial waters. The official made the remarks after a drifting Magura-type kamikaze naval drone exploded in Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, wh»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a Russia National Day message that the United States remains committed to advancing a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. "On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Russian people on Russia Day. The Uni»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed that the size of the Russian armed forces' staff be set at 2,399,130, including 1,510,000 military personnel, according to a decree published on the legal acts portal on Friday. "To establish the authorized size of the Russian armed fo»»»

Head Of State Iliana Iotova said that it is completely reasonable for the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) to stand up for their project for a commemorative European coin dedicated to Bulgarian alphabet. The statement was made Friday at a ceremony in Sofia on occasion of Prof. Nikolay Nenovsky's entry»»»

RIYADH: The Coca-Cola Fan Zone at JAX District in Diriyah could simply be described as a place for fans to watch matches alongside a range of entertainment activities. But that would not do it justice. The Coca-Cola Fan Zone offered a glimpse of how Riyadh, a future FIFA World Cup host city, is bri»»»

CALIFORNIA: Born in refugee camps to parents displaced by conflict in Africa, three players will show the changing face of Australian soccer at the World Cup and look to answer the nation’s call for goals. Coach Tony Popovic is putting his faith in attackers Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda, two»»»