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Somali Referee Omar Artan Returns Home After U.S. Entry Ban
Somali referee Omar Artan vowed to officiate at the 2030 World Cup after returning to Mogadishu, following his exclusion from the 2026 tournament when U.S. authorities denied him entry despite holding a diplomatic passport and visa.
StaffJune 10, 2026
What Does Life Look Like in the World’s Safest and Most Stable Countries?
The world today is witnessing a level of conflict not seen since the end of World War II. This has led people in countries such as Iceland, New Zealand, and others to speak about the qualities that make their nations among the safest and most stable in the world.
StaffJune 10, 2026
Trump: I Am Close to Ordering Strikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News he is close to ordering new strikes on Iran, warning Tehran wasted time in negotiations and will pay the price, as Qatari mediators arrive in Tehran seeking a final deal.
StaffJune 10, 2026
US Launches Strikes on Iran After Apache Helicopter Incident in Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched strikes on targets in southern Iran after an Apache helicopter was reportedly shot down near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vowed retaliation, raising tensions despite ongoing diplomatic talks between the two countries.
StaffJune 10, 2026
Somali Referee Omar Artan Barred from Entering the United States
Somali referee Omar Artan, set to become the first from his country to officiate at a World Cup, has been excluded after being denied entry to the U.S., with FIFA confirming he will not participate in the 2026 tournament.
StaffJune 9, 2026
Starmer Gives Tech Firms Three Months to Block Child Sexting
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given major tech companies three months to develop tools preventing children from creating or sharing explicit images, warning of fines and legal action if they fail to comply.
StaffJune 9, 2026
Iran World Cup Match Against Egypt to Be Held Under Strict Restrictions
Iran's World Cup match against Egypt will reportedly be held without Iranian fans, and the Iranian team will face strict movement restrictions during its brief stay in the United States.
StaffJune 9, 2026
Clash of Legends Looms: Will Messi and Ronaldo Finally Meet at the World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup may deliver a dream showdown between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as both legends enter their sixth and likely final tournament, raising hopes of a historic clash on football’s biggest stage.
StaffJune 9, 2026
Iranian Intelligence: Jordan Helped Israel Launch Strikes on Iran
An Iranian military intelligence source told Fars News that Israel carried out most of its recent strikes on Iran from Jordanian airspace, with Jordanian helicopters and European support aiding Israeli operations.
StaffJune 9, 2026
Hezbollah Announces 16 Attacks on Israeli Forces in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah said Monday it carried out 16 attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, targeting vehicles, troops, and drones, in response to Israeli violations of the ceasefire and ongoing assaults on Lebanese villages.
StaffJune 9, 2026
Satellite Images Reveal Israeli Airstrikes’ Destruction in Tyre, Lebanon
Recent satellite images show widespread destruction in Tyre, southern Lebanon, following Israeli airstrikes that leveled residential areas, damaged cultural heritage sites, and struck refugee camps amid escalating tensions.
StaffJune 9, 2026
Italy Opens Investigation Against Ben-Gvir Over Mistreatment of “Freedom Flotilla” Activists
Italy launched an investigation against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his mistreatment of “Freedom Flotilla” activists detained in May, amid growing international outrage at Israel’s handling of the humanitarian mission to Gaza.
StaffJune 9, 2026
Guterres: 80 UN Staff Killed Last Year in Gaza
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said 136 UN staff were killed in 2025, including 80 in Gaza, marking the highest toll in the organization’s history during a single conflict or disaster.
StaffJune 9, 2026
Intense U.S. Air Activity in Gulf Waters After Downing Iranian Drones
Navigation data revealed heavy U.S. Air Force tanker activity over the Gulf and Gulf of Oman after CENTCOM announced it had downed two Iranian drones threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
StaffJune 9, 2026
First U.S. Apache Helicopter Down Near Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz Monday, with both pilots rescued safely. Investigations are underway to determine whether Iranian fire or mechanical failure caused the incident.
StaffJune 9, 2026
Lawyer Meets Palestinian Doctor Prisoner Abu Safiya Shackled Hand and Foot
Lawyer Nasser Odeh said his client, Palestinian doctor Hossam Abu Safiya, remains shackled hand and foot, deprived of clean water, food, and medical care, as Israel holds him under harsh conditions and solitary confinement.
StaffJune 8, 2026
At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines.
At least 32 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say.
StaffJune 8, 2026
Israeli Security Official: Exchange with Iran Was “Fire Correspondence,” Only 5% of Air Power Used
An Israeli security official said the latest strikes on Iran used just 5% of Israel’s air force, describing the exchange as “fire correspondence,” while Netanyahu and Trump discussed ceasefire efforts amid ongoing tensions in Lebanon.
StaffJune 8, 2026
Israeli Official: Ceasefire Applies to Iran, Not Southern Lebanon
An Israeli official said the army will halt fire toward Iran but continue operations in southern Lebanon, following Tehran’s warning that further Israeli attacks there would trigger a strong response.
StaffJune 8, 2026
From an Italian dock to Israeli prison cells: Sief Abu Keshk tells Al Jazeera Net the secrets of the “Sumud Flotilla”
From an Italian dock to Israeli prison cells, activist Sief Abu Keshk recounts to Al Jazeera Net the story of the Global Sumud Flotilla, its attempt to break the Gaza blockade, the mass arrests at sea, and his experience of detention and interrogation.
StaffJune 8, 2026