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Lebanon’s Army Chief Visits Pakistan Amid Iran-US Mediation Efforts
Islamabad / Beirut — Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolph Hayek has departed for an official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Pakistani Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Lebanese military sources confirmed.According to AFP, the visit goes beyond routine bilateral military engagement. It is closely linked to broader diplomatic negotiations underway between Iran and the…
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Pope Leo begins Spain visit with praise for government
A 2023 study by the Spanish ombudsman’s office, which investigates public complaints, estimated that 1.1% of the population had suffered sexual abuse at the hands of members of the clergy or individuals linked to the Church – the equivalent of 440,000 people.
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Man Killed in Shark Attack Off Western Australia — Third Fatal Incident in Three Weeks
PERTH, Australia — A man has been killed in a shark attack off the coast of Western Australia while fishing in what authorities have confirmed is the third fatal shark attack in the region in just three weeks. The alarming frequency of deadly incidents has sent shockwaves through coastal communities and prompted urgent calls for…
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Veterans Mark 82nd Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy — A Generation’s Final Farewell
NORMANDY, France — The last surviving veterans of World War II have made the solemn journey to the beaches of Normandy, France, to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings — the audacious Allied operation launched on June 6, 1944, that marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany.Most of…
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Pope Leo XIV Heads to Spain with a Message of Faith, Migration, and Social Justice
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on a high-profile, weeklong visit to Spain, in a tour that promises to intertwine religious devotion with pressing political and social themes. Millions of faithful and observers are expected to line the streets and attend papal events across the country.Central to the visit is Pope…
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France Opens War Crimes Investigation Against Israel Over Treatment of Gaza Flotilla Activists
PARIS — France’s prosecutor’s office has launched a formal war crimes investigation into the alleged mistreatment of French humanitarian activists aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla by Israeli forces. The probe was initiated at the request of the French government, marking a significant escalation in Europe’s legal and diplomatic response to Israel’s conduct in the ongoing conflict.In…
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Telenor Prepares to Sell EasyPaisa Stake in Pakistan, Signaling Full Exit: Bloomberg
Oslo/Lahore, — Norwegian telecom giant Telenor is taking another significant step toward a complete withdrawal from Pakistan by exploring the sale of its controlling stake in EasyPaisa, one of the country’s leading digital financial services platforms.According to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter, Telenor is actively reviewing options to divest its majority…
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50 Dead of Thirst in Sahara After Truck Breaks Down in Niger
Niamey, Niger — June 6, 2026At least 50 people have died of thirst in the Sahara Desert after their truck broke down and left them stranded in one of the world’s most unforgiving environments, according to a foreign news agency.The victims were returning home to Niger from Mali following Eid al-Adha celebrations when their truck…
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US-Iran Escalation: Airstrikes, Missile Barrages, and Threat to Close Strait of Hormuz
Washington / Tehran — June 6, 2026Tensions between the United States and Iran have entered a dangerous new phase following a series of military exchanges in the Gulf region on Saturday.US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American forces struck radar installations at Goruk and Qeshm Island in Iran, describing the strikes as a defensive response…
