Israeli strike on Gaza City home kills one person One person has been killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza City, according to reports from the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The agency said several others were wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a house near al-Maghrabi Junction in the southern part of the city. The number of people injured was not immediately clear.
The World Cup is coming to Central America's doorstep. The billions won't Submitted by Ali Jaswal on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:10 In a region where football runs deep, Fifa's hosting requirements means Central American countries may never hold the event A view of the empty Doroteo Guamuch Flores stadium, in Guatemala City, on 29 August 2020 (Johan Ordonez/AFP) Off The World Cup is coming to Central America's doorstep. On Thursday, Mexico, alongside the US and Canada, will kick-off the largest tournament in football history, drawing millions of fans and generating an estimated $11bn in revenue for Fifa.
President Trump has vowed to keep up military pressure on Iran after the latest exchange of overnight attacks.
India evacuates crew after tanker fire off Oman India’s shipping ministry says the crew of the asphalt tanker Jalveer are being evacuated after a fire broke out aboard the vessel off the coast of Oman. The incident occurred near the port of Shinas after a blaze erupted around the ship’s engine room and funnel, according to maritime risk management company Vanguard. Indian officials said the evacuation was being carried out in coordination with the Royal Navy of Oman.
Protests in Albania over a proposed luxury resort linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, have unexpectedly morphed into a very public brawl between Albania and Iran. Thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets in recent days to protest the start of construction for the $1.
Hezbollah says it shot down Israeli drone over Bekaa Valley Hezbollah says it has shot down an Israeli drone over the Nahle area in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. Lebanon’s National News Agency also reported that an Israeli drone had been downed in the area, where it said several Israeli air raids had taken place.
The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.
Israeli strikes kill at least six people in Lebanon’s Tyre district Several Israeli attacks in Lebanon’s Tyre district have killed at least six people, according to the state-run National News Agency. One strike in the town of al-Aabbassiyah killed four people, while another attack in Deir Qanoun an-Naher left two people dead. The agency also reported an Israeli strike targeting a motorcycle near the village of Wadi Jilou.
World Cup 2026: Somali referee denied entry by US will officiate Uefa Super Cup final Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 15:35 Omar Artan will take charge of the prestigious fixture between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg Somali referee Omar Artan was barred from entering the US to officiate at the World Cup (AFP/Khaled Desouki) Off Uefa has announced that Omar Artan , the Somali referee denied entry into the US for the World Cup, will take charge of the Super Cup final later this summer. Fifa, world football’s governing body, removed Artan from the 2026 World Cup officiating roster after American authorities denied him entry into the country, ending what would have been the first World Cup finals appearance by a Somali match official. Artan, the Confederation of African Football's men's referee of the year in 2025, was barred from entering the US at Miami International Airport.
Washington DC [US], June 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his warning that the United States would strike Iran 'very hard' amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to finalise a peace deal with the Islamic Republic, adding that the strikes are planned for 'tonight'.
Florida [US], June 11 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday confirmed that American forces had struck the Guinea-Bissau-flagged oil tanker MT Jalveer, carrying 20 Indian seafarers, in the Gulf of Oman, claiming that the ship had violated the US blockade against Iran in the region.
World Cup 2026: Ranking some of the best kits from the Middle East and North Africa Submitted by Imene Guiza on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:40 A look at five of the best kits from MENA countries competing at this year's tournament Morocco scores highly (Puma) Off The World Cup is finally here, and while there may be plenty of problems surrounding this year's tournament, fans everywhere are hoping, as always, to see some incredible performances on the field. With the world's eyes fixed on the competition for the next five weeks, we've taken a look at some of the best and worst kits representing five of the eight countries from the Middle East and North Africa. Some countries kept things simple.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 11 (ANI): AIMIM Chief and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday lashed out at US President Donald Trump following the deaths of three Indian sailors in an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz. Condemning the military aggression in the region, he held the Trump administration's 'reckless' foreign policy responsible for the instability.
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire.
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India calls for end to attacks on ships after three nationals killed The Indian Ministry of External Affairs demanded attacks on ships to cease after a third vessel with an Indian crew was targeted by US forces off the coast of Oman this week. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters on Thursday that a third ship, named Jalveer, was attacked by the US Navy, which was confirmed by the US military the same day. “These attacks must cease, and we reiterate our call for dialogue and diplomacy to ensure an early return to peace and stability in the region,” Jaiswal said.
US president warns of further military action as both sides accuse each other of breaching temporary ceasefire Middle East crisis – live updates US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has said the US will take control of Iran’s oil and gas infrastructure and launch further strikes on Iran on Thursday night, just hours after the two countries exchanged fire for the second consecutive day despite a nominal ceasefire in place. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US would hit Iran “VERY HARD, TONIGHT”, claiming that most of Iran’s offensive capacity had been destroyed. He also said the US would seize Kharg, an island in the Gulf that handles about 90% of Iran’s oil exports and hosts vast storage facilities.
Days before nationwide protest calls for January 8 and 9, Nourabad Mamasani was already under fire. Accounts received by Iran International describe live ammunition, snipers and heavy weapons used in a crackdown that culminated outside the town courthouse.
Commanders do not usually speak publicly about future operations to avoid jeopardizing the mission’s success.
The war on Iran has pushed up fuel and grocery costs, squeezing household budgets across the US US inflation accelerated to a three-year high in May as soaring energy costs linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran pushed prices higher across the economy, according to government data. Food prices also rose sharply. Consumer prices rose 4.
