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June 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia begins annual replacement of Kaaba’s Kiswa

Saudi craftsmen continue to play a vital role in preserving the heritage and artistic excellence of the Kiswa.

Saudi Arabia's Kaaba Kiswa
June 16, 2026

Meet World Cup sensation, 40-year-old Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha

Vozinha became emotional on the pitch after the full-time whistle.

Vozinha
June 16, 2026

India’s space economy to hit $40 billion in 10 years, says minister

Mr Singh said the country’s space ecosystem has expanded significantly in recent years.

Indian flag
June 16, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Transit ships may take weeks to resume, says Japanese expert 

The agreement between ​Washington and Tehran has not changed Mr Tamura’s view, the FT report said.

Strait of Hormuz
June 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia arrests 10,725, deports 7,989 in fresh crackdown on illegal migrants 

The ministry said 18 individuals were also arrested for offering transportation, shelter and employment to violators.

Saudi Arabian police.
June 16, 2026

UK unveils new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet

The announcement came 24 hours after the United States military boarded and seized one of the suspected Russian shadow ships in English waters on Monday.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
June 16, 2026

U.S. Deal: Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, West warns

“Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the U.S., Iran and the IAEA to this end,” the E4 leaders said.

UK, France, Germany, and Italy leaders
June 16, 2026

UK backs Ukraine with £210 million nuclear fuel deal

The UK is backing Ukraine’s energy security in the face of relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

June 16, 2026

Thousands evacuated as experts prepare to defuse WWII bomb in Potsdam

Thousands of residents have left their homes ahead of the planned defusing of a 250-kilogram World War II bomb discovered in the German city of Potsdam just outside Berlin.

WWII bomb in Potsdam
June 16, 2026

Iranian ships pass as U.S. lifts anti-Iran naval blockade

Five Iranian ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz as the United States lifted its naval blockade after a peace memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.

Ships passing Strait of Hormuz