The Socceroos qualified for only the third time in their history by holding Paraguay scoreless securing second place in Group D.
Category: International
Ashoura Commemorations Draw Hezbollah Supporters in Beirut Amid Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
Large crowds gathered in Dahiyeh for the Shia holy day as Israeli airstrikes continued on Hezbollah positions in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon.
Trump Bashes Bolton on Truth Social After Guilty Plea Calling Him a Lunatic Who Wanted Wars
The president posted a fierce attack on his former national security adviser after Bolton’s guilty plea saying he hoped Bolton would be dealt with harshly.
Trump Addresses Faith and Freedom Coalition Policy Conference on Communist Threat to US Elections
The president spoke at the annual conference of the Christian conservative group signalling his campaign focus on election integrity for the 2026 midterm elections.
Mexico El Salvador and Dominican Republic Rescue Convoys Arrive in Venezuela on June 26
International rescue teams from three Latin American nations reached the earthquake zone bringing personnel equipment and medical supplies.
Iranian Warnings to Ships Continue as Marine Traffic Trickles Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran repeated its demands for vessels to follow a Tehran-approved transit route through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with the US remained elevated.
UN Commission Says Israel’s Deliberate Targeting of Gaza Children Amounts to Genocide
A UN inquiry report found that over 20000 children were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and October 2025 and characterised the targeting as systematic genocide.
Albania Protests Erupt Over Government Corruption and Land Access Disputes in June 2026
Mass demonstrations in Albanian cities reflected deep frustration with governance failures and land seizures affecting agricultural communities.
Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez Meets US Secretary of State Rubio for Aid Coordination
The acting Venezuelan president acknowledged receiving support from President Trump and Secretary Rubio despite the strained bilateral relationship between the countries.
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Negotiation in Jeopardy as Israeli Envoy Says IDF Withdrawal Has No Fixed Timetable
Israel’s representative made clear that military withdrawal from Lebanese territory would depend on Hezbollah disarmament rather than any agreed schedule.