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…

The event was held on 11 and 12 June in Ilirska Bistrica and brought together representatives of local communities, practitioners, NGOs, and national institutions to exchange views and shape common development priorities. State Secretary Meglič emphasised the importance of dialogue and cooperation in shaping development policies, noting that the rural parliament served as a platform for bringing together different perspectives: “The programme clearly states that the rural parliament is not a place where decisions are made, but a dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas, where each voice cou…

State House, Banjul, 16th June 2026:His Excellency President Adama Barrow today received the Vice Chancellor of the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET), Professor Nazimat T. Surajudeen-Bakinde and her delegation during a courtesy visit to the State House in Banjul. The meeting was held to update the President on preparations for USET’s second Convocation Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, 20th June 2026. President Barrow commended the progress made, emphasising the need to close the national skills gap and expand opportunities for Gambian youth and women through Te…

217 articles published in last 24 hours.Total Archives: 1,339,699 articles Pyongyang, June 17 (KCNA) -- Women's union officials and members in the capital city of Pyongyang are devoting their pure Pyongyang, June 17 (KCNA) -- Women's union officials and members in the capital city of Pyongyang are devoting their pure One day in August 2025, the respected Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the completed Ragwon County Offshore Farm and One day in August 2025, the respected Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited the completed Ragwon County Offshore Farm and Pyongyang, June …

198 articles published in last 24 hours.Total Archives: 1,339,646 articles Jo Yong Won, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, first Jo Yong Won, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, first The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Shortcut to Implemen…

New changes are halving the amount of time councils can take to issue Project Information Memorandums (PIMs), allowing building work to get underway more quickly, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. “Fixing the basics and building for the future for New Zealand means taking a close look at every part of the building system to identify delays, remove bottlenecks, and improve productivity,” Mr Penk says. “Project Information Memorandums, or PIMs, are an important part of the building process. They give homeowners and builders greater cer…

They approve a project that modifies the regulatory framework of the public electricity service in favor of consumers Addressing the repeated concerns of customers of the public electricity service, the Cabinet Council approved Bill 10-26, which introduces specific modifications to the Single Text of Law 6 of February 3, 1997. The objective of this initiative is to strengthen the current regulatory framework and reverse the systematic deterioration in the quality of the electricity supply. The project details that, during the last decades, customers have faced constant incidents such as volt…

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) -- China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday released a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions." The white paper was published to introduce China's principles, proposals and actions on global governance, foster broader consensus within the international community, ensure more effective responses to global challenges, and build a more just and equitable global governance system. Global governance is a common endeavor that bears on the well-being of all humanity, and building a just and equi…

In the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, Carolina Rossi took over as undersecretary, who surrogated the position while she was head of the Emerging Technologies Division of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation.  For her part, in the Ministry of Women and Gender Equality, Marcia Raphael was appointed as undersecretary, who replaces Daniela Castro Araya. Palacio de La Moneda, June 16, 2026The President of the Republic, José Antonio Kast, reported the appointment of new undersecretaries of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation; as well as…

Photo:Juan Diego Cano - Presidency ​​"I did not want them to chain the Colombian migrants they caught on the streets, they treated them like dogs": President Petro New York (USA), June 10, 2026 I thank the Secretary General for the information he has provided. As President of Colombia I agree with his words. I will now make a statement in my capacity as President of the Republic of Colombia. I assume the role that corresponds to me about to finish. It has been said that I am going to remain in the Government outside the Colombian Constitution. It's not like that. On the final day of my ma…

More support is on the way for people experiencing homelessness, with the Government expanding outreach and support services to six new locations, and extending proven initiatives already underway in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. "Homelessness has been a problem in New Zealand for decades. We have a broken housing system that is more severe in challenging economic times,” Mr Bishop says. “Late last year, Minister Potaka and I announced five short-term actions to support rough sleepers. “These in…

Recovery works in the Waioweka Gorge on State Highway 2 (SH2) are ramping up with contracts now in place to help restore full operation of the state highway after weather events earlier this year, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Following the severe weather events in January 2026, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has worked hard to keep the road open. They are now focused on longer-term recovery works, with the aim of restoring full access to SH2 and removing the need for ongoing traffic management,” Mr Bishop says. “Stellar Projects has been appointed as project managers, Beca is provi…

Threatened native wildlife will get a reprieve from predators with a $14.1 million boost to predator control funding, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. The investment from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) will support the Department of Conservation to scale up its predator control work to protect native species facing increased threat from a major South Island beech mast. This year beech forests throughout the South Island have dropped trillions of seeds, fuelling rat and stoat breeding, which will put vulnerable native birds, bats and other wildlife at hig…

Wasp control across visitor hotspots and priority biodiversity sites will double, backed by a $2 million International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy boost, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. “Wasps are more than just a nuisance for visitors enjoying New Zealand’s fantastic outdoors – they have a major impact on native species and are also one of the most damaging insect pests in the country, costing our economy more than $130m annually,” Mr Potaka says. The IVL investment will mean Wasp Wipeout - which works with community groups by providing bait and technical expertise to cont…

Photo:Juan Diego Cano - Presidency ​“I set the Holocaust that was perpetrated in the Second World War as an example that should not be followed”: President Petro.

The National Government has issued Executive Decree No. 19 of June 16, 2026, which orders the closure throughout the national territory of national and municipal public offices this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, starting at 2 in the afternoon, on the occasion of our team's first game in the 2026 Soccer World Cup. The only public offices exempt from complying with this schedule are those that, due to the nature of the service they provide, must remain operational, such as Idaan, health institutions of the Social Security Fund and the Ministry of Health; postal services, Firefighters, Sinaproc, the…

Every day early educators help children learn, grow and get ready for school. It’s one of the most important jobs in the country and they should be paid fairly for that work. That’s why the Albanese Government funded a 15 per cent pay rise for Early Education and Care Workers. Today, the Albanese Government is investing a further $3.6 billion over the next two years to lock in this historic 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators. This investment will be tied to a commitment from Child Care Centres to limit fee increases. We want to make sure workers can be fairly paid without t…

The Albanese Government has delivered on its election commitment to open an additional 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with the final clinic opening in Caloundra, Queensland today. Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are providing cost of living relief, helping families access healthcare without the cost, providing free Medicare-backed care close to home. The opening is a historic milestone meaning all 137 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics promised by the Government are now operating around the country. Clinics provide free Medicare-backed care for urgent, but not life-threatening, illnesses and injuri…