Homs, June 16 (SANA)A cultural event celebratingCircassian heritagebrought together traditional dress, cuisine, folklore and music in Homs on Monday as part ofSyria‘s Intangible Heritage Week, an initiative aimed at promoting awareness of the country’s diverse cultural traditions. Held at the Culture Palace and organized by theHomsDirectorate of Culture in cooperation with the Najeeb Foundation for Heritage, the event featured exhibitions of traditional Circassian clothing, handicrafts, household items and cuisine, alongside artistic performances showcasing Circassian customs, dances and folk…

Washington, June 16 (SANA)EgyptandBelgiumshared the points after a 1-1 draw in their opening Group G match of the2026 FIFA World Cupon Monday at Seattle Stadium. Egypt took the lead in the 19th minute through Emam Ashour, but Belgium leveled midway through the second half when Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany inadvertently turned the ball into his own net in the 66th minute. The result leaves both teams with one point after the opening round of Group G fixtures. The group’s remaining first-round match between Iran and New Zealand is scheduled to be played later.

Riyad, June 16 (SANA)Saudi Foreign MinisterFaisal bin Farhan held a phone call on Monday with his Jordanian counterpart,Ayman Safadi, to discuss developments in the region following the recently announcedceasefire agreementbetween the United States and Iran. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on its account on platform X that the two ministers also discussed a number of issues of mutual interest during their call. The discussions came afterWashingtonandTehranannounced on Sunday that they had reached an agreement, brokered by Pakistan, to end military operations, reopen the Strait of …

Kuwait, June 16 (SANA)Kuwaiti Foreign MinisterSheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabahheld a phone call on Monday evening with his Turkish counterpart,Hakan Fidan, to discuss the latest developments in the region. In a statement published on platform X, Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the two ministers reviewed recent regional developments and efforts being undertaken in response to them, with particular focus on an agreement regarding a memorandum of understanding between theUnited StatesandIran. According to the ministry, the memorandum provides for an immediate and permanent cessat…

Damascus, June 16 (SANA)Minister of InformationKhaled Zaarour met on Monday withMinister of Religious EndowmentsMohammad Abu al-Khair Shukri at the Ministry of Information to discuss the importance of integrating media and religious roles in protecting society and strengthening soundpublic awareness. The Ministry of Information said on its Telegram channel that the meeting focused on developing religious and media discourse to build a comprehensive and balanced societal awareness that reinforces the values ofmoderationandtolerance, counters hate speech and extremism, and promotes a more infor…

Washington, June 16 (SANA)Saudi ArabiaandUruguayplayed out a 1-1 draw in their opening Group H match of the2026 FIFA World Cupat Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. Saudi defenderAbdulelah Al-Amriput his side ahead in the 41st minute, butMaximiliano Araújoequalized for Uruguay 10 minutes from time to ensure both teams shared the points. The result leaves Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Spain and Cape Verde level on one point each after the opening round of Group H matches.

Ushtruesja e Detyrës së Presidentes së Republikës së Kosovës, Albulena Haxhiu, ka vizituar sot Muzeun “Eksodi ‘99”, i themeluar nga “Reporting House”, në Stacionin e Trenave në Prishtinë, një hapësirë e dedikuar për kujtesën e dëbimit masiv të shqiptarëve të Kosovës gjatë pranverës së vitit 1999. “E vendosur brenda një vagoni treni, kjo ekspozitë ofron një përjetim domethënës që kontribuon në ruajtjen e kujtesës kolektive dhe dokumentimin e një kapitulli të rëndësishëm të historisë sonë. Iniciativa të tilla kanë vlerë të veçantë në edukimin e brezave të rinj dhe në nderimin e përvojave të aty…

Under the High Patronage of the Burundian Head of State, His Excellency Evariste Ndayishimiye, Commander-in-Chief of the Defense and Security Corps, the Higher Institute of Military Executives (ISCAM), opened the 2025-2026 academic year this Friday, June 12, 2026. This ceremony was marked by several highlights, including the final incorporation of the 55th class of officer cadets, the handover between the 51st and 52nd classes, the presentation of diplomas as well as the swearing-in of the winners of the 50th class. The event took place in the presence of the Minister of National Defense and …

A margine dei lavori del G7 di Evian, il Presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, ha avuto un colloquio con il Primo Ministro del Canada, Mark Carney. L’incontro ha permesso di passare in rassegna lo stato di attuazione del piano d’azione per la cooperazione rafforzata Italia-Canada, concordando sull’opportunità di consolidarla ulteriormente. In tale quadro, i due Leader hanno convenuto di continuare a lavorare per l’adozione di un accordo quadro tra Roma e Ottawa su temi strategici quali la difesa, le infrastrutture, l’energia, i minerali critici, lo spazio. Sul tema dei minerali critici, i…

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The environmental impacts of a former mine site on conservation land in the Marlborough Sounds are being investigated for remediation, Environment Minister Nicola Grigg and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced today. “The Endeavour Inlet site was mined for antimony, a metal used in a range of industrial applications, between the 1870s and early 1900s, leaving waste rock behind in parts of the site,” Ms Grigg says. The Ministry for the Environment and Department of Conservation (DOC) are each contributing $232,000 to the two-year project, enabling DOC to undertake a detailed site inves…

The Government has released its formal response to the independent National Infrastructure Plan, setting out how it will respond to the Infrastructure Commission’s sixteen recommendations. “Delivering and maintaining better infrastructure is a key part of the Government’s plan to fix the basics and build the future New Zealanders both need and deserve. “The Commission’s National Infrastructure Plan, released in February, sets out a 30-year view of how New Zealand can improve the way it plans, funds, maintains and delivers infrastructure. “The release of the Plan in February was a sobering w…

More than 150 outdated and obsolete laws are likely to be repealed as part of the Government’s statutory spring clean, Attorney-General Chris Bishop says. The legislative cleanup is being run in stages led by the Parliamentary Counsel Office, alongside the Department of Internal Affairs for local Acts. To date, 152 outdated Acts have been identified for repeal. “Part of being a responsible Government focused on fixing the basics is making sure New Zealand’s laws are fit for purpose,” Mr Bishop says. “New Zealand’s statute book is full of fascinating relics from another era. “Some are histo…

The Government has introduced legislation to change New Zealand’s outdated environmental reporting regime and improve decision-making on the country’s environmental considerations. “This legislation will strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of our environmental reporting, and give decision-makers and the public clearer, more useful information about the state of New Zealand’s environment,” Environment Minister Nicola Grigg says. The changes involve amending the Environmental Reporting Act 2015, to improve data quality, make information more accessible, relevant and timely. “These cha…

Thousands of tonnes of concrete from construction and demolition works will be diverted from landfill in Bay of Plenty and Canterbury each year following a funding boost from the Waste Minimisation Fund (WMF), Environment Minister Nicola Grigg announced today. National waste concrete processor Envirocon has received almost $700,000 from the Fund to process around 38,000 tonnes of additional waste concrete annually at a new Tauranga operation and an expanded Christchurch facility. “This investment will support increased recycling of concrete waste and reduce the amount of material being sent …

His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has conveyed warm greetings and good wishes to the Heads of State and Government of Muslim countries and the heads of Islamic international organisations on the occasion of the Hijri New Year 1448 AH. In his message, the President highlighted that the occasion marks a new chapter for reflection on oneself and one's community, for coming together in harmony for the common good, and to be in selfless service to one another. Concluding his message, the President expressed his wishes for continued efforts towards strengthening faith in the year ahead an…

LIBBY COKER MP, MEMBER FOR CORANGAMITE:So thank you very much for being with us today. It is a very exciting day. I am thrilled to have my boss and the Prime Minister of the country, Anthony Albanese, with us today. We also have Brooklyn and Lachie and Rosco, and we're here today because we want to actually celebrate and encourage people to take up 5% first home buyer deposit scheme. This has been an amazing scheme. Lots of people in my community of Corangamite are taking up this opportunity, not just here, though, but across Australia, because we know how important it is to have a roof over y…

From:Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, will today (16 June) represent Ireland at the EU General Affairs Council in Luxembourg. This will be the last EU General Affairs Council meeting under Cyprus’ EU Presidency, before Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, on 1 July. On the agenda, Ministers will have a key discussion on the EU’s next long-term budget 2028-34, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework, following the presentation of a revised proposal by Cyprus. Ministers will hold d…

Speech by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong at the Singapore International Water Week on 16 June 2026. Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations, Honourable UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Water, Ministers, Colleagues, Friends,Distinguished guests,Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning to all of you. Welcome to the 11th edition of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). This year, we are very happy to have 2,000 delegates joining us, including 700 global leaders and 500 exhibiting…

Now, every visitor arriving in the city can both view Bukhara and listen to its traditional musical motifs. To implement the tasks assigned during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s meeting with representatives from culture, art, and literature, as well as in accordance with the Decree “On large-scale measures to develop the spheres of culture, art, and literature” of June 2, 2026, active efforts are underway in Bukhara region. One of the initiatives involves regularly playing national melodies and songs at the regional international airport, railway stations, hotels, restaurants, and tourist si…