Colombia’s Senate passed legislation criminalising FGM, making it the first country in Latin America to enact such a law if signed by the president.
Year: 2026
UK PM Starmer Faces Leadership Challenge as Andy Burnham Wins Makerfield By-Election
Andy Burnham’s entry into Parliament as an MP following a by-election win intensified speculation about a leadership challenge to Keir Starmer.
John Healey Resigns as UK Defence Secretary Over Lack of Military Funding
UK Defence Secretary John Healey quit in protest, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of putting the country’s security at risk by underfunding defence.
Ecuador vs Curaçao and Japan vs Tunisia Also Played at World Cup on June 20
Four matches were played on Day 10 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Ecuador facing Curaçao and Japan taking on Tunisia in Group E matches.
Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire Headline World Cup Action on Day 10
Four-time champions Germany faced an in-form Côte d’Ivoire side in a high-stakes Group E match, having crushed Curaçao 7-1 in their opener.
Netherlands vs Sweden in Group F World Cup Match in Houston
The Netherlands and Sweden met in an all-European Group F clash at Houston Stadium, with Sweden recovering from a big opening defeat by the Dutch.
Morocco Beat Scotland 1-0 to Move Top of World Cup Group C
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari scored a second-minute winner to edge Scotland at Gillette Stadium and move to the top of World Cup Group C with four points.
Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport Resumes International Flights
Tehran’s main international airport reopened incoming flight operations after a suspension tied to military exchanges between Iran and Israel.
Trump Says Ceasefire Negotiations Still Ongoing Contradicting Iranian Reports
President Trump contradicted Iranian claims that peace talks had fully broken down, saying negotiations remained active though on a difficult track.
Pakistan Interior Minister Naqvi Visits Tehran in First Trip Since Peace Accord
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi travelled to Tehran for meetings with Iranian counterparts as part of ongoing post-ceasefire diplomatic engagement.