TEHRAN – FAO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, highlighted the global importance of rangelands, emphasizing the need for scaling up restoration efforts, strengthening drought resilience, and promoting sustainable agrifood systems.

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Iran, John Jabbour, has described the Iran Blood Transfusion Organization as a successful role model in the region.

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said that attacking universities is a crossing of red lines, highlighting that many universities and educational centers in the country were targeted by the United States and Israel during the recent war.

TEHRAN - Incidents caused by the recent US-Israeli attacks on residential areas in Iran do not end the moment the explosions stop. Their consequences often stretch far beyond the initial destruction, continuing for weeks and months, reshaping the lives of those who survive.

TEHRAN – Iran's representative at the BRICS Future Network Innovation Forum 2026, held in Shenzhen from June 16 to 17, proposed the establishment of a cooperation framework for the BRICS Plus partnership to develop future digital infrastructure, strengthen industrial cooperation, and promote cross-border interactions among member states.

England kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Texas at 9pm UK time. It's a repeat of the devastating 2018 World Cup semi-final, which England lost 2-1.

While the amount of waste generated by each person in Singapore has reduced over the past decade, and nearly 4 in 5 households now recycle, recycling rates have decreased substantially.Singapore's domestic recycling rate was just 11 per cent last year, while the non-domestic recycling rate was 67 per cent.Meanwhile, the overall recycling rate was just 52 per cent last year, lower than the 59 per cent registered in 2019 when the Zero Waste Masterplan was launched — targeting a 70 per cent overall recycling rate by 2030.The overall recycling rate in 2015 was 61 per cent. It rose to 62 per cent in 2018, before falling to 59 per cent in 2019, and 52 per cent in 2020.The overall recycling rate then rose to 55 per cent in 2021, and 57 per cent in 2022, before falling back to 52 per cent in 2023, and just 50 per cent in 2024.In a media release on Wednesday (June 17), the National Environment Agency (NEA) said it will review the Zero Waste Masterplan and its «strategies to encourage reduce, reuse and recycle, so as to extend the lifespan of Semakau Landfill» — Singapore's only remaining landfill.

Telegram moves court over India ban as founder Pavel Durov blames “Reliance/WhatsApp” lobbying  Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian officials have rejected Vladimir Zelensky’s claim that he invited Vladimir Putin to the latest G7 summit in France Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized EU plans to integrate Ukraine in the guise of boosting national security Read Full Article at RT.com

Pierre Gramegna, Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) is participating in the first exchange of views with the ECON Committee in the 10th parliamentary term, based on the Memorandum of Cooperation between the ESM and European Parliament signed in 2024. This briefing provides an overview of the ESM setup in 2012, its key features, instruments, and capital structure. It also considers the ESM Annual Report 2025 and discusses the main findings of the joint discussion paper by the ESM and EIOPA on the macroeconomic, fiscal and financial stability implications of climate-related natural catastrophes. Lastly, it reviews various proposals for euro area safe assets, which are becoming increasingly prominent in the debate, as well as the limited role that the ESM can play in that regard and in financing defence investments, bearing in mind that the revised ESM Treaty has not been ratified by all euro area Member States. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

WESTERN BUREAU: As the world continues to monitor the current Ebola crisis in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the St James Health Department is reminding the public that persons who disobey established quarantine protocols can be fined up to $1 million.

WESTERN BUREAU: Opposition Leader Mark Golding is calling for the Jamaican Diaspora to be formally integrated into the nation’s governance structure, arguing that their expertise and resources should be harnessed at the highest levels of decision-making, including serving on boards.

WESTERN BUREAU: Greater international cooperation in combating organised crime is being urged by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, who, yesterday, reiterated that the threat is taking root in the Jamaican Diaspora through illicit networks involved in lottery scamming and firearms trafficking.

 A public official, who was a no-show yesterday at a meeting of the parliamentary committee examining governance and procurement issues flagged at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), could face a criminal charge that carries a maximum penalty of $200.

The Dr Andrew Holness administration is facing pressure to justify Jamaica’s involvement in a controversial United States (US) deportee arrangement as political analysts raise questions about the country’s role as a transit point for third-country nationals.

The life of Duwama Muhammad, a Standard 8 learner from Mangochi, continues to be transformed through the power of education and the generosity of those who believe in nurturing young talent. Muhammad, who is already benefiting from a scholarship at Maranatha Academy, has now secured another major opportunity after being awarded a full scholarship to […] The post Ernest Kaonga’s Heart for Education Shines as Mangochi Girl Earns Prestigious India Scholarship appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Charles Mhango has told Parliament’s ad-hoc committee investigating the military plane crash that the final report produced by the Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) leaves too many critical questions unanswered and falls short of providing meaningful closure. Appearing before the committee, Mhango said the BFU’s reporting was “wanting” […] The post “BFU Report Is Wanting”: Justice Minister Questions Findings on Fatal Plane Crash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In a significant show of compassion and solidarity, Salvation For All Ministries International (SAMI), through its Hope Field Initiative, has donated relief materials worth K11.5 million to 155 households devastated by recent hailstorms and heavy rains in Dowa District. The humanitarian outreach, held on 17 June 2026 at Kashangula Ground under Village Head Kashangula in […] The post Apostle Kawinga’s Ministry Delivers K11.5 Million Lifeline to 155 Hailstorm Victims in Dowa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government disaster agency calls on partners to commit to concrete preparedness measures ahead of expected dry conditions. Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has called on stakeholders to identify practical steps to protect vulnerable communities as the country prepares for the likely return of El Niño weather conditions. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting […] The post Malawi braces for El Niño as officials urge coordinated action appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A British yachting couple fired on by a Russian warship in the English Channel has accused the Ministry of Defence of trying to blame them for the dangerous brush.

Recent social media posts and public appearances from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made it seem as though the couple are not only on different paths, but they inhabit different planets.

K Annamalai, after leaving the BJP, is set to transform his 'We the Leaders' movement into a political party by July. With 18 lakh members already joined, the organization aims to bring fresh leadership and address state issues like the drug menace. The party plans to introduce term limits for politicians.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed claims of a major split within his party. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of a history of engineering defections in opposition parties. Yadav stated the Samajwadi Party is prepared for such challenges. These remarks come amid political positioning for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut defended his strong remarks against suspected rebel MPs, stating they are common Marathi usage and not abusive in the state's context. He questioned criticism, emphasizing that wrongdoing should be punished and vowed to fight any attempts to weaken the party.

Delhi Police's Special Cell has apprehended five more individuals linked to a Pakistan-ISI-backed terror module, Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH). These arrests are part of a wider crackdown on a trans-border network allegedly involved in targeting police, spreading propaganda, and facilitating weapon and drug smuggling from Pakistan.

A wide-ranging program of events will be held in Reykjavík on Iceland’s National Day, June 17.

The National University of Vanuatu (NUV) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) are advancing discussions on the integration of the Vanuatu College of Nursing Education (VCNE) into NUV as the future School of Medicine and Health Science.

A shortage of fresh kava in Port Vila following severe weather conditions last week has driven up prices and affected hundreds of families whose daily income and livelihoods depend on the popular traditional drink.

School principals from SHEFA Province have discussed what is happening in classrooms and schools, challenges faced by schools, how policies are implemented, and successful practices and innovations across the education system in their three-day conference, which ends today.

A 27-year-old Port Vila man who admitted possessing and attempting to sell cannabis has avoided immediate imprisonment after the Supreme Court handed him a suspended sentence.

The Malmemeli Council of Chiefs of Ambrym has called on its counterpart, the Nikoletan Council of Chiefs of Tanna, to provide compensation for the fatal shooting of a woman from West Ambrym last month.

MIKE KEEGAN IN DALLAS: England fans have been warned they can't bring flags honouring our war dead into World Cup stadiums - because they feature a silhouette of a soldier holding a rifle.

JACK GAUGHAN AND CRAIG HOPE: The England captain doesn't want to leave North America wondering this summer and called on Tuchel's Three Lions to attack the tournament.