CASSANDRA FERNANDO, MEMBER FOR HOLT:It's great to be here at Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Hampton Park in the heart of my electorate. I'm honoured to be here today with the Prime Minister of Australia and Minister Clare and Minister Walsh. Holt is one of the youngest electorates in the country. It is where people come here to start their families, buy their first homes. It is a welcoming community. And by saying that, now I would like to welcome the Prime Minister to talk more about the announcement today. ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Well, thanks very much, Cass, and I'm very proud…

Your Excellency, Chair of the African Union, President Évariste Ndayishimiye,Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government,Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres,Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mr Mahamoud Ali Youssouf,Your Excellencies Prime Ministers and Ministers,Director-General of the WHO, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,Director General of the Africa CDC, Dr Jean Kaseya,Developmental partners,Philanthropists,Global health institutions,Friends, I thank the Chairperson of the African Union for convening this important meeting at a critical moment for our continent.…

O Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας κ. Νίκος Χριστοδουλίδης τελεί τα εγκαίνια της Κεντρικής Πλατείας και του Πολιτιστικού Κέντρου Αναλιόντα, καθώς και τα αποκαλυπτήρια του Μνημείου Πεσόντων και Αγνοουμένων της Κοινότητας Αναλιόντα. Κεντρική Πλατεία Αναλιόντα, Λευκωσία, Κύπρος

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, inaugurates the Central Square and Analiontas Cultural Centre, and unveils the Memorial to the Fallen and Missing Persons of Analiontas Community. Central Square of Analiontas, Lefkosia, Cyprus

APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIVTO SPAIN(6-12 JUNE 2026) HOLY MASSSOLEMNITY OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS Gran Canaria Stadium (Las Palmas)Thursday, 11 June 2026 _______________________________ Dear brothers and sisters, as I celebrate this Eucharist with you after a day rich in encounters and sharing, I wish first of all to give thanks to the Lord for all the good that is done here every day, entrusting to him everyone’s commitment and, at the same time, the sufferings of which this land bears witness. I also invite you to pray together, during this Holy Mass, for our broth…

This Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the Burundian Head of State and current President of the African Union, His Excellency Evariste Ndayishimiye, chaired a high-level virtual meeting at the Ntare Rushatsi Palace devoted to the situation of the Ebola epidemic on the African continent. This meeting brought together several African Heads of State and Government as well as international partners engaged in the fight against health emergencies. The discussions took place in the presence of the President of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, and the Director General of the Africa Center…

Paris, June 17 (SANA)Leaders of theGroup of Sevenwelcomed an agreement reached between theUnited States and Iran, stressing that its main objective is to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and enhance regional stability. In their final statement, according to media reports, the leaders underlined the need to address Iranian missile threats and affirmed that unrestricted, toll-free passage through the Strait ofHormuzis a key pillar of international trade. The statement said the group would work to diversify energy supply routes, reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and streng…

Stockholm/Canberra, June 17 (SANA)Men who lose the Y chromosome in some of their cells as they age may face a higher risk ofcardiovascular disease,according to a new international study that sheds light on the biological processes associated with aging. The research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), examined a genetic phenomenon known as loss of chromosome Y (LOY), in which some cells gradually lose the Y chromosome over time. Researchers emphasized that the condition does not involve the complete disappearance of the chromosome from the body and becomes …

San Francisco, June 17 (SANA)Austriasecured a 3-1 victory overJordanin their opening Group J match of the2026 FIFA World Cupon Tuesday, pulling away late after a competitive contest atSan FranciscoBay Arena in the United States. Romano Schmid gave Austria the lead in the 20th minute with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area after being set up by Xaver Schlager. Jordan responded positively and came close to equalizing before halftime. Ali Olwan hit the crossbar in the 22nd minute and later forced a save from Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager, while Mousa Al-Taamari missed a la…

Cairo, June 17 (SANA)The 32nd AnnualInternational Fertilizer Conferenceand its accompanying exhibition opened inCairoon Tuesday, bringing together representatives of governments, companies and regional and international institutions, including a Syrian delegation from the General Company for Fertilizers. Organized by the Arab Fertilizer Association, the conference runs through June 18 and addresses key challenges and developments affecting the global fertilizer industry. According to a statement posted by the Ministry of Economy and Industry on its Telegram channel on Tuesday, discussions fo…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Syria is expanding efforts to restore vegetation cover and rehabilitate natural rangelands across theSyrian Badia, a vast steppe region that covers more than half of the country’s territory, as part of long-term programs aimed at combatingdesertification, improvingenvironmental sustainabilityand supporting livestock production. The General Authority for the Management, Development and Protection ofthe Badiasaid it has launched a series of restoration projects focused on plantingdrought-resistant species and improving grazing lands across the Syrian Badia, which covers …

Islamabad, June 17 (SANA)PakistanandChinaon Tuesday welcomed the recent agreement between theUnited StatesandIran, describing it as a positive step toward reducing regional tensions and promoting long-term stability. During a phone call, Pakistani Foreign MinisterMohammad Ishaq Darand Chinese Foreign MinisterWang Yidiscussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments, with particular focus on the situation in the Middle East, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. Both sides stressed the importance of implementing the understandings reached between Washington a…

Occupied Jerusalem, June 17 ( SANA)ThePalestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairswelcomed a report by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, presented to theHuman Rights Councilduring its session inGeneva, describing it as a United Nations document that provides legal documentation of systematic violations and crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces and settlers against the Palestinian people. According to a ministry statement carried by WAFA News Agency on Tuesday, the commission concluded that settler violence constitutes an integral part of the oc…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)TheSyrian Village Festivalopened on Tuesday atUmayyad GardensinDamascus, bringing together artisans, small-business owners, cultural organizations and entertainment activities in an event aimed at supporting local production and community initiatives. Held under the patronage of Damascus Governorate, the festival will run through July 10 and features around 170 exhibition booths. Organizers said 60 spaces have been allocated free of charge to associations, artisans and family-run businesses as part of efforts to support small-scale economic projects. The event include…

Washington, June 17 (SANA)Erling Haaland scored twice asNorwayopened its 2026FIFA World Cupcampaign with a 4-1 victory overIraqin Group I late Tuesday at Boston Stadium in the United States. Haalandput Norway ahead in the 29th minute and added his second goal before halftime in the 43rd. Iraq briefly pulled level through Ayman Hussein in the 39th minute, but Norway regained control and extended its lead after the break. Leo Østigård scored Norway’s third goal in the 77th minute, while an own goal by Hussein completed the scoring. The win moved Norway to the top of Group I with three points …

New York, June 17 (SANA)United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsVolker Türksaid anti-personnellandminescontaminate at least 58 countries and territories worldwide, resulting in large numbers of civilian casualties, the majority of whom are children. Agence France-Presse quoted Türk as saying in a statement issued Tuesday: “It is extremely worrying that, nearly 30 years after the adoption of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty, people are still being killed and injured by these explosive weapons.” He called on all states to commit to ending the production, use and transfer of anti-per…

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Syria’sMinistry of Healthsaid itsDigital Health Portalrecorded more than 118,000 visits and over 2,100 online appointment bookings during its first two months of operation, as authorities expand digital healthcare services across the country. Statistics released by the ministry showed that the platform registered 118,830 visits and 2,107 booked appointments between April 2 and mid-June, while 114,300 patients enrolled in the system. The portal was launched as part of the ministry’s broader digital transformation strategy aimed at improving access tohealthcare services…

Damascus, June 17, 2026 (SANA)As Muslims around the world mark the beginning of theHijri New Year1448 AH, the 1976 epic filmThe Message(Al-Risalah) remains one of the most influential cinematic portrayals of the rise of Islam and the events that shaped early Islamic history. Directed and produced by Syrian-American filmmakerMoustapha Akkad, the film chronicles the emergence ofIslamand key milestones in the life ofProphet Muhammad without depicting him on screen, in accordance withIslamic tradition. Released in separate Arabic- and English-language versions, the film was an international co-…

Washington, June 17 (SANA)ArgentinadefeatedAlgeria3-0  late Tuesday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, in the opening round of Group J at the2026 FIFA World Cup. LionelMessigave Argentina the lead in the 17th minute before doubling the advantage in the 60th minute. The Argentine captain completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute to secure victory for his side and earn three points in their first match of the tournament. Argentina compete in Group J alongside Algeria, Jordan and Austria. The victory places Argentina in a strong position at the start of the group-stage competition.

Minister Tone Kajzer talking to the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas |Author EU During the discussion on Russian aggression against Ukraine, Minister Kajzer agreed with the majority of his counterparts, who condemned last night’s massive attack on Kyiv, which caused extensive damage to the Dormition Cathedral. He also expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. “The barbaric attack on Kyiv, including on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has claimed numerous lives, is completely unacceptable. We cannot allow such actions to continue witho…