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Trump fumes as leaked details in draft agreement show it favors Iran

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:53:15 GMT

DUBAI/WASHINGTON/PARIS: Leaked details of a proposed agreement to end the war in the Gulf, shared by Western, Pakistani, and Iranian sources on Friday, appeared to favor Iran, drawing criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the reports were inaccurate.

Different versions of the agreement were given to Reuters by Western officials, Pakistani mediators, and senior I

World Bank warns conflict could sharply slow global growth

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:24 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026, warning that a prolonged disruption to energy supplies caused by the war in the Middle East could trigger a much sharper slowdown and increased financial market stress.

In its latest Global Economic Prospects report released June 11, the World Bank forecast global growth of 2.5% in 2026, down from its January estimate of 2.6%. Glob

Lebanon unhappy at being used as bargaining chip by Iran

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:08:44 GMT

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Iran is pursuing a calculated strategy to hold on to Lebanon as its last stronghold of influence on the Mediterranean, but the Lebanese leadership resents being treated as a bargaining chip in a wider geopolitical deal.

This effort clashes with a major U.S.-backed negotiation between Lebanon and Israel, which aims to end decades of conflict along their border and reshape the balance of power in

Netanyahu to run again, party confirms after Trump doubts claim

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:22:35 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu will run for re-election this year, his party said on June 10, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was unsure if the Israeli prime minister would run again.

In a short statement, Netanyahu's Likud Party said he would take part in the election and, God willing, he would win. The election has not been officially announced yet, but it mu

After retaliatory strikes, Trump warns Iran will ‘pay the price’

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:41:34 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Even as the United States carried out airstrikes on Iran early on June 10, and Iran responded by attacking countries in the region, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would "pay the price" for delays in peace talks.

Trump made the warning just hours after Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, all of which host U.S. troops, were hit by Iranian attacks. It was the second time this week that exchang

8 killed in historic Lebanese city of Tyre in Israeli airstrike

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:33:53 GMT

DUBAI/BEIRUT: Israel carried out an airstrike on the historic port city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on June 9, killing at least eight people. This escalation is putting more pressure on efforts to negotiate a peace deal to end the wider war in the Middle East.

A day earlier, Israel and Iran had stopped direct attacks on each other after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a halt. However, Iran warned it would

Iran, Israel stop firing on each other after Trump tells them to

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:53:31 GMT

DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel said on June 8 that they had stopped attacking each other after U.S. President Donald Trump urged them to immediately "stop shooting."

However, Iran warned it would restart strikes if Israel continued attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The attacks over the past 24 hours were the most direct clash between Iran and Israel since a ceasefire in April, raising fears that U.S. effo

CHINA-BEIJING-FORMER IRAQI PRESIDENT-INTERVIEW (CN)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:45:18 GMT

(260613) -- BEIJING, June 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Former Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid speaks during an exclusive interview with Xinhua in Beijing, capital of China, June 11, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Interview: China's practice of promoting human rights through development admirable, says former Iraqi president" (Xinhua/Li An)

France's Saliba to skip Friday's training ahead of FIFA WC opener as recovery from back pain continues

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:07 GMT

New Jersey [US], June 13 (ANI): France defender William Saliba will not be participating in the team's training ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener on Friday and will be following an individual programme for recovery from back pain, announced the French Football Federation (FFF).

Saliba has experienced back pains in recent weeks, following a long, exhausting season with Arsenal, which saw the Gunners finally capt

Video games, parenting tips, golf: How Haaland keeps himself busy ahead of Norway's FIFA WC opener

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:58:37 GMT

North Carolina [US], June 13 (ANI): Ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign opener against Iraq at Foxborough, training, video games, fun time, and parenting tips are all a part of Manchester City and Norway superstar Erling Haaland's routine.

Haaland has a lot of things keeping him occupied ahead of the Iraq clash, be it playing golf, video games and cards or sharing parenting tips with his soon-to-be-father tea

Interview: China's practice of promoting human rights through development admirable, says former Iraqi president

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:45:22 GMT

Rashid attributed China's profound, far-reaching and remarkable development to its safe and stable social environment, as well as to the Chinese people's commitment to their own civilization and history and their pursuit of a brighter future.

BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- China's practice of promoting human rights through development is truly admirable, former Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid ha

China promotes "tech for good" to safeguard human rights

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:17:56 GMT

BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- At the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, Jaber Alsalaj picked up the English and Arabic copies of the National Human Rights Action Plan of China (2026-2030). His sights were fixed on a chapter: creating a better digital and intelligent life.

This keen interest was far from a sudden impulse. Days before the forum, Alsalaj, senior advisor with the Independent Permanent Human

Ex-Marine with Nazi tattoo wins Democratic primary

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:10:58 GMT

Scandal-plagued Graham Platner will face Republican Susan Collins in Novembers Senate election

US Marine veteran Graham Platner, who recently covered up a Nazi-style tattoo, has won Maine's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.

Platner, a progressive with no previous political experience, won 75% of the vote, garnering support from left-wing D

Former US Marine who covered up Nazi tattoo wins Democratic primary

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:10:58 GMT

Scandal-plagued Graham Platner will face Republican Susan Collins in Novembers Senate election

US Marine veteran Graham Platner, who recently covered up a Nazi-style tattoo, has won Maine's Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.

Platner, a progressive with no previous political experience, won 75% of the vote, garnering support from left-wing D

US launches additional strikes on Iran, cites "continued and unwarranted aggression"

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:30:27 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 11 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said that its forces have begun launching additional self-defence strikes against multiple targets in Iran.

It also stated that the action is in response to continued and 'unwarranted' Iranian aggression.

In a post on X, the official account of US Central Command shared, 'U.S. Central Command forces began launching add

Iraq lose to Venezuela, Saudi Arabia draw with Senegal in World Cup warm-ups

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:59:51 GMT

Pennsylvania [US], June 10 (ANI): Iraq suffered a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly in Bridgeville, Illinois, on Wednesday.

Venezuela took the lead in the 17th minute through Cristian Casseres, who finished from close range to put the South American side ahead.

The visitors doubled their advantage immediately after the restart when Casseres won possession and s

Spain fine-tune plans for World Cup with friendly against Iraq

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:13:07 GMT

Spain's team members attend a training session ahead of the friendly football match against Iraq ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Ciudad del Futbol in Las Rozas, Madrid, June 3, 2026. /VCG

As preparations intensify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, European champions Spain held a training session at their National Team Headquarters in Las Rozas, Madrid, ahead of Thursday's friendly against Ira

The Empire of Double Standards

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:02:27 GMT

Gaza, Iran, and the Machinery of Western Power

For decades, the United States and its transatlantic allies have presented themselves as the guardians of democracy, freedom, and human rights. Yet across the Middle East, this moral narrative has repeatedly collided with a far darker reality one marked by war, sanctions, military occupation, political interference, and the destruction of civilian life.

From Ir

Iraq says foils assassination plot against top security officials

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:45:11 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The Iraqi National Security Service said Friday that its forces had thwarted an assassination plot targeting its chief, Abdul Karim al-Basri, and several other high-ranking officers.

The National Security Service said in a statement that a cell linked to the so-called "Iraqi National Gathering for Liberation and Change," a front group for the banned Ba'ath Party, was behind the plot.

Two wanted drug traffickers killed in operation in S. Iraq

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:15:09 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Two drug traffickers, one wanted since 2015, were killed during an operation in the southern Iraqi province of Maysan, the Iraqi National Security Service said in a statement Friday.

The statement said that the suspects opened fire on the security forces during an arrest operation, triggering a clash that resulted in both traffickers' deaths.

One of the slain traffickers, know

China Focus: China promotes "tech for good" to safeguard human rights

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:47:35 GMT

This keen interest was far from a sudden impulse. Days before the forum, Alsalaj, senior advisor with the Independent Permanent Huma

Former Iraqi president hails China's human rights progress

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:45:14 GMT

During the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, former Iraqi president Abdul Latif Rashid shared his observations on China's development and called for cooperation in global human rights governance.

France settles into Boston base ahead of World Cup campaign

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:16:35 GMT

BOSTON, June 11 (Xinhua) -- France held its first training session in Boston on Thursday afternoon at Bentley University, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all taking part.

After having arrived in Boston on Wednesday, France kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, before facing Iraq in Philadelphia on June 22 and then taking on Norway at Boston Sta

Good news for Spain as Yamal, Williams back in full training

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:48:28 GMT

NEW YORK, June 11 (Xinhua) -- There was good news for Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Thursday when injured duo Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were able to return to work with the rest of their teammates at the Spanish training camp in Chattanooga, the United States.

It is the first time that the Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao wingers have been able to join the full group training due to hamstring injuries, whic

IS local leader, militant killed in airstrikes in E. Iraq

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:45:08 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Two Islamic State (IS) militants, including a local leader, were killed Thursday in two airstrikes in Iraq's eastern province of Diyala, the Iraqi military said in separate statements.

Iraqi F-16 fighter jets carried out the airstrikes on the militants' location, following months-long tracking efforts and accurate intelligence, said the Iraqi Joint Operations Command's Security Media

Roundup: Int'l day for dialogue among civilizations marked at UN organizations

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:57 GMT

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations has been celebrated by United Nations organizations in New York, Vienna and Paris.

The Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations organized a thematic event on Wednesday at the UN headquarters in New York, with nearly 300 high representatives and UN officials participating.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and

A proverb that connects Iraq and China

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:15:26 GMT

At the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance in Beijing, Iraq's former president recalled an old Arabic saying: Seek knowledge, even as far as China. For centuries, his culture has seen China as a source of wisdom and know-how.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service

U.S. Embassy in Iraq urges citizens to leave amid regional escalation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:46:46 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Embassy in Iraq on late Wednesday night issued a security alert advising U.S. citizens in the country to maintain heightened readiness and stay alert amid unfolding regional developments.

In a statement, the embassy warned that travel disruptions and airspace closures could occur on short notice due to the current regional situation.

It also reminded U.S. citizens of

Former Iraqi President on Gaza Crisis: "This Is a Disaster for the Entire Region"

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:46:42 GMT

"This is not only a disaster for the Palestinian people, but a disaster for the population of the entire region," former Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua, calling for respect for human rights, United Nations resolutions and the rule of law.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service

People from Gaza deserve basic human rights -- former Iraqi president

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:45:42 GMT

Human rights can never be talked about while ignoring many people's sufferings in the world. Every child, doctor and resident of Gaza is entitled to basic human rights, said the former Iraqi president Abdul Latif Rashid while attending the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance in Beijing.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service

UN Commissioner: I hope US reconsiders immigration policy for World Cup

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:21:33 GMT

MADRID, June 10 (Xinhua) -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Wednesday called on the United States to reconsider its immigration policies ahead of the World Cup.

Even before the tournament has kicked off, U.S. immigration issues have emerged as a major talking point following several controversial incidents involving the Iranian and Iraqi national teams, as well as the squads of Senegal and U

Dutch legend Ruud Gullit calls on FIFA president to resign over World Cup immigration chaos

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:21:20 GMT

NEW YORK, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit published an open letter on Wednesday, a day before the start of the World Cup, calling on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign amid growing controversy surrounding U.S. immigration policies.

Recent days have seen a series of incidents involving teams and officials traveling to the tournament, with Iran's national team forced to move its traini

Iraq loses final World Cup warmup

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:49:29 GMT

BRIDGEVIEW, United States, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Forward Ali Yousif was sent off as Iraq finalized its World Cup preparations with a 2-0 friendly loss to Venezuela on Tuesday.

Cristian Casseres gave Venezuela the lead with a 17th-minute strike and he then turned provider, setting up Jesus Ramirez to double the lead just after halftime.

Iraq was forced to play the last 20 minutes with 10 men after Yousif was

5 killed, 1 injured in vehicle rollover in S. Iraq

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:45:16 GMT

BAGHDAD, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Five people, including three children and two men, were killed and a woman was injured Tuesday when a car overturned near the southern Iraqi city of Diwaniyah, local officials said.

Major Saad al-Waeli from the Diwaniyah Police Command told Xinhua that the civilian vehicle overturned due to excessive speeding near the city, some 180 km south of the capital Baghdad.

Sameer al-Ab

Former Iraqi president: Right to development is a shared right

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:11:59 GMT

What the world needs is a more balanced, cooperative, and equitable international order, said Abdul Latif Muhammad Jamal Rashid, former president of the Republic of Iraq, at the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance in Beijing on Thursday.

Source: CGTN

Former Iraqi president praises China, calls for shared stability

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:48:46 GMT

On June 11, the Forum on Global Human Rights Governance opened in Beijing, bringing together over 400 guests from more than 100 countries and international organizations. Former Iraqi President Abdul Latif Muhammad Jamal Rashid expressed his admiration for China and its development in an interview with CGTN Digital reporter Merna Al Nasser. He also emphasized that education, healthcare and care for vulnerable groups ar

Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:20:24 GMT

The Bayern Munich winger and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbapp were joined in a fearsome attack by Dsir Dou and Ousmane Dembl. The Paris Saint-Germain pair had been rested for the previous friendly a loss to Ivory Coast after winning the Champions League.

But Olise shone brightest, drilling home rebounds just before and just after half-time before curling in a superb shot from outside the area to finish off the vi

ACTION 8 UPDATE- New details released in Montgomery County police chase - WAKA 8

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:39:27 GMT

ACTION 8 UPDATE- New details released in Montgomery County police chase - WAKA 8

U.K. GDP April 2026 shrinks 0.1%

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:05:19 GMT

U.K. GDP April 2026 shrinks 0.1%

Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to arrest suspected drug dealer

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:04:24 GMT

Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to arrest suspected drug dealer

Children of first responders would be eligible for free community college under North Carolina bill

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:36:59 GMT

Children of first responders would be eligible for free community college under North Carolina bill

Mother, son found stabbed to death; police questions Italian partner

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:34:00 GMT

Mother, son found stabbed to death; police questions Italian partner

WashU Expert- Ebola and public health preparedness during the World Cup - The Source - WashU

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:33:11 GMT

WashU Expert- Ebola and public health preparedness during the World Cup - The Source - WashU

Minister Kim Wilson On Ebola Precautions

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:39:08 GMT

Minister Kim Wilson On Ebola Precautions

Salt Lake City-area bomb squad disposes explosive found at Wasatch County Library - Park Record

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:01:46 GMT

Salt Lake City-area bomb squad disposes explosive found at Wasatch County Library - Park Record

The Santa Ana Police are conducting a CDL and DUI Checkpoint tonight - New Santa Ana

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:37:11 GMT

The Santa Ana Police are conducting a CDL and DUI Checkpoint tonight - New Santa Ana

Youth charged by police after riding e-scooter in Huntly

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:01:51 GMT

Youth charged by police after riding e-scooter in Huntly

Suspect arrested after cyclist killed in hit-and-run in Hialeah, police say NBC 6 South Florida

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:11:16 GMT

Suspect arrested after cyclist killed in hit-and-run in Hialeah, police say NBC 6 South Florida

Broward prosecutors and judge clear records in 1980s and 1990s drug stings NBC 6 South Florida

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:09:36 GMT

Broward prosecutors and judge clear records in 1980s and 1990s drug stings NBC 6 South Florida

Miami landlord, 78, arrested after attacking tenant with machete, police say NBC 6 South Florida

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:07:36 GMT

Miami landlord, 78, arrested after attacking tenant with machete, police say NBC 6 South Florida

Person detained after suspicious fire at Little Havana home, Miami Police say NBC 6 South Florida

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:05:39 GMT

Person detained after suspicious fire at Little Havana home, Miami Police say NBC 6 South Florida

Montpelier police arrest man accused of breaking into vehicles - WPTZ

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:33:41 GMT

Montpelier police arrest man accused of breaking into vehicles - WPTZ

Man banned from Pembrokeshire after police officer attack

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:34:50 GMT

Man banned from Pembrokeshire after police officer attack

Armed police in Welsh town after 'samurai sword' report

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:34:35 GMT

Armed police in Welsh town after 'samurai sword' report

Suspects tell police that deadly attack near Frontier Restaurant stemmed from dispute

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:32:50 GMT

Suspects tell police that deadly attack near Frontier Restaurant stemmed from dispute

Woman arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed 9-year-old, police say

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:01:34 GMT

Woman arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed 9-year-old, police say

Man rescued from hole at construction site in North Hollywood NBC Los Angeles

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:36:34 GMT

Man rescued from hole at construction site in North Hollywood NBC Los Angeles

Santa Monica police are upping patrols during 2026 FIFA World Cup NBC Los Angeles

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:32:11 GMT

Santa Monica police are upping patrols during 2026 FIFA World Cup NBC Los Angeles

Latest batch of Edmonton police grads includes two cop dogs

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:04:29 GMT

Latest batch of Edmonton police grads includes two cop dogs

Capt. Kent O'Donnell to be interim sheriff following Mike Linder's retirement

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:34:12 GMT

Capt. Kent O'Donnell to be interim sheriff following Mike Linder's retirement