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Jun 09, 2026
Abuja [Nigeria], June 9: Armed bandits in northwest Nigeria abducted dozens of villagers whom they invited to a meeting about potential peace negotiations, authorities and residents said on Monday, highlighting region's worsening security.
Abramovich carried messages between Ukraine and Russia, says Zelensky
Pope calls for a thorough probe into abuse within Church
Armenia's pro-Western ruling party wins parliamentary poll
China's Xi reaffirms support for North Korea as he begins state visit
Over 30 killed after powerful earthquake hits Philippines
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Iran, Israel halt mutual strikes after flare-up in fighting
Tel Aviv [Israel] / Tehran [Iran], June 9: Iran and Israel said on Monday that they would halt hostilities for the time being, after trading...
Iran says airspace returns to normal after flight restrictions lifted
Tehran [Iran], June 9: Iran's Civil Aviation Organization on Monday said that the country's airspace has returned to normal and aviation operations would resume following...
Iraq and Syria reopen airspace after Israel-Iran flare-up
Damascus [Syria], June 9: Iraq and Syria have reopened their airspace, after closing it amid renewed attacks traded by Israel and Iran. The current situation...
NATO jets shoot down drone in Latvian airspace
Riga [Latvia], June 9: NATO combat jets shot down a drone after it entered Latvian airspace, the country's military said on Monday.
Polish police discover 1 tonne heroin, 3 held
Berlin [Germany], June 9: Polish police say they have dealt one of their biggest blows against international drug smugglers. More than a tonne of heroin...
Nuclear arsenals growing worldwide: Report
Stockholm [Sweden], June 9: All nine nuclear-armed states have modernized and expanded their arsenals amid growing global tensions, according to a report by a respected...
France and Germany scrap FCAS joint fighter jet project, say sources
Berlin [Germany], June 9: A multibillion-euro Franco-German fighter jet project has collapsed after years of preparations, German government sources said on Monday. German Chancellor Friedrich...
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, raising fears of escalation
Jun 08, 2026
Cairo [Egypt], June 8: The Israeli military attacked the suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Sunday in response to Hezbollah shelling, a move that...
Trump says he won't unfreeze Iranian assets before ceasefire deal reached
Washington DC [US], June 8: United States President Donald Trump has said he will not unfreeze billions of dollars in Iranian assets prior to a...
UN concerned about detentions of women in western Afghanistan
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Sunday that it was concerned about reports of multiple arrests and detentions of women in the country's western province of Herat for alleged non-compliance with dress requirements.
12 injured in shooting near festival in Ohio
Peru faces clear choice between right and left in presidential run-off
Two earthquakes hit central Greece
Several held after shots fired at Cologne snack bar
Chatbot mechanics: Aussies are turning to AI for fixes
Jun 07, 2026
'Hard day' for teen's family as killer cop sentenced
US judge overturns Trump-era block on immigration applications
Hoag becomes Netflix chairman as Hastings steps down
Sultan bin Ahmed attends UOS Spring 2026 graduation
Bahraini Foreign Minister praises Gulf youth role in countering hostile Iranian attacks
Jun 06, 2026
