Iran, France Discuss Regional Developments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and France talked about the latest regional developments, the course of diplomatic efforts mediated by Pakistan, and several bilateral issues.
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Balochistan sinks into poverty as Pakistan's policies leave province behind
Balochistan [Pakistan], June 12 (ANI): Balochistan has recorded the highest poverty rate in Pakistan, with nearly half of its population now living below the poverty line, according to findings presented in the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26.
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Israeli firm BlackCore meddled in US and Scottish elections, French watchdog says
Israeli firm BlackCore meddled in US and Scottish elections, French watchdog says Submitted by Ayse Betul on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 10:19 Already accused of influencing French votes, the Israeli company is now suspected of targeting pro-Palestine figures in elections in New York City and Scotland New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he was sworn in as New York City’s mayor, 1 January 2026 (Spencer Platt/AFP/Getty Images) Off Israeli cyber firm BlackCore, recently accused of interfering in France ’s local elections, is also suspected of meddling in elections in New York City and Scotland , according to the French disinformation watchdog Viginum, the news agency Reuters has reported. At a press conference on Thursday alongside French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, Viginum chief Marc-Antoine Brillant said technical investigations had led them to suspect BlackCore. The watchdog said BlackCore was suspected of influence operations around the world.
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‘Illegal and immoral’: How Luxembourg became the EU hub for Israeli war bonds
‘Illegal and immoral’: How Luxembourg became the EU hub for Israeli war bonds Submitted by Sebastian Shehadi on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 12:23 The grand duchy stepped in to approve bond sales after public pressure forced Ireland to give up the role. Now it faces accusations of complicity in genocide Israel Bonds have been marketed as an opportunity for investors to show their support for the country's military campaigns (Screengrab/X) Off On 1 September 2025, a little-noticed administrative decision by the financial regulator of one of Europe's smallest countries set off a legal storm that is still building. The regulator, Luxembourg's Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), approved a prospectus for Israel's diaspora bond programme allowing it to sell its "Israel Bonds" to retail investors across the European Union.
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Tehran would not cede control of Hormuz under draft US deal: state media
Tehran would not cede control of Hormuz under draft US deal: state media Iran's state media said on Friday that under a draft agreement with the United States, Tehran would not give up control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. "Iran makes no commitment in this text to cede the management of the strait or the restoration of conditions that existed prior to the American and Israeli military aggression," according to the official IRNA news agency, which referred to "the broad outlines of the current text" being finalised.
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1979: How the U.S. and Iran Went From Allies to Enemies
The regime in Iran, with which the United States is at war, is the same that came to power rejecting the U. S. -Iranian alliance of the 1970s.
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"I'm considering passing torch": Belgium goalkeeper Courtois may retire post-FIFA World Cup 2026
Seattle [US], June 12 (ANI): Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois hinted that he may retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup 2026. Belgium will play their tournament opener against Egypt in Group G in Seattle on June 16, as per Indian Standard Time ( IST).
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Fed faces crucial test as US inflation accelerates and bond yields rise: Jefferies
New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Rising inflationary pressures in the United States and concerns over bond yields could pose a significant test for the new Federal Reserve leadership, according to a report by global brokerage Jefferies.
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"Netanyahu not warned in advance": Trump blindsides Israeli PM by scrapping Iran strikes, says report
Washington, DC [US], June 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump abruptly halted scheduled military strikes against Iran and declared that a diplomatic accord with Tehran could be finalised within days, a move that reportedly left Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entirely blindsided.
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Israeli firm interfered in elections in Scotland and New York
Israeli firm interfered in elections in Scotland and New York An Israeli tech firm interfered in elections in Scotland and New York, the head of France's disinformation detection service said on Thursday. Officials identified BlackCore, a self-described Israeli "elite influence, cyber and technology" firm, as being behind a range of election interference operations across the globe, including targeting left-wing candidates in France's 2026 municipal elections. "This modus operandi was not limited to municipal elections in France," the head of Viginum, Marc-Antoine Brillant, said.
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Interview: Transatlantic rifts seen as big challenge for NATO ahead of Ankara summit, says Turkish expert
The strain in transatlantic relations has become increasingly visible in disagreements over defense spending, burden-sharing and approaches to global crises over the years.
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Strait of Hormuz Under Firm Control of Iran: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Deputy Chief of Iran's Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari emphasized that both sides of the Strait of Hormuz are firmly under the control of Iran’s Armed Forces, noting that no vessel can enter the strategic waterway without authorization.
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Neither Peace Nor War: Iran Conflict Leaves World in Dangerous Limbo
Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U. S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.
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The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal
The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U. S. -Israeli war against Iran.
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Egypt urges US, Iran to seize 'available opportunity' for deal after Trump cancels strikes
Egypt urges US, Iran to seize 'available opportunity' for deal after Trump cancels strikes Egypt urged the United States and Iran to seize what it called an "available opportunity" for a deal to end the war, after President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to carry out further strikes on Tehran. Cairo's foreign ministry said in a statement late Thursday it hoped "the available opportunity will be seized to reach a deal on the various outstanding issues and to prepare the atmosphere for reaching an end to the war and beginning a new phase of regional stability".
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Lebanon unhappy at being used as bargaining chip by Iran
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Iran is pursuing a calculated strategy to hold on to Lebanon as its last stronghold of influence on the Mediterranean, but the Lebanese leadership resents being treated as a bargaining chip in a wider geopolitical deal. This effort clashes with a major U. S.
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Volleyball Nations League: Bulgaria Record First Win Against Iran
Bulgaria Defeat Iran 3? 0 as Blengini Praises Serve and Block Bulgaria's men earned their first win of the tournament with the straight-sets success over Iran in their second match of the opening VNL leg in Brazil. The team now holds one win and one loss as they prepare to face Argentina next.
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(SP)PHILIPPINES-ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE-VOLLEYBALL-AVC WOMEN'S CUP-HKG VS IRA
(260612) -- ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE, June 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Players of Iran celebrate after scoring a point during the pool B match between Iran and China's Hong Kong at the 2026 AVC Women's Cup in Ilocos Sur Province, the Philippines, on June 12, 2026.
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Xinhua Commentary: Dialogue remains the only viable path to Middle East stability
The rapid swing highlighted a broader truth that has shaped the region for decades: force can intensify crises, but only dialogue can resolve them. BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Within a matter of hours on Thursday, the Middle East appeared to move from the brink of another military escalation back toward the possibility of diplomacy. U.
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Stocks surge after Trump signals end to planned Iran strikes
Stocks surge after Trump signals end to planned Iran strikes Global stock markets rallied after US President Donald Trump said he had cancelled a third day of planned strikes against Iran and indicated that an agreement with Tehran was close. Investors welcomed signs of de-escalation, helping lift shares across Wall Street and Asia. The S&P 500 posted its largest one-day gain since April, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.
