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Message from Commissioner Šuica at the European Heritage Policy Agora 2026 - Heritage as the Soul of the Mare Nostrum

European Commission Speech Nicosia, 01 Jun 2026 Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear friends, I would have liked to join you in person at the European Heritage Policy Agora 2026 but due to unavoidable ins...

25 Jun 2026

Página/12 Sociedad

Los jardines de infantes llegarían al 100% de cobertura en 2027

Un nuevo estudio de Argentinos por la Educación muestra una próxima mejor cobertura del nivel inicial gracias a la menor cantidad de niños en edad escolar.

18 Jun 2026

BBC Mundo América Latina

Colombia debuta frente a Uzbekistán en el Mundial 2026. ¡Sigue el partido en vivo!

La selección liderada por James Rodríguez hace su primera aparición en la Copa del Mundo frente al cuadro uzbeko, un partido celebrado en el estadio de Ciudad de México.

18 Jun 2026

Malay Mail Education

Johor polls: Teo Nie Ching warns of fake DAP posters aimed at spooking voters

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The public is urged not to be influenced by smear tactics and false information, including the manipulation of posters involving potential DAP candidates for the Johor state election. Johor DAP chairman Teo Nie Ching said certain parties had deliberately altered the posters, portraying the potential candidates as Muslim women with improperly worn headscarves. She said the act was intended to instil fear among non-Malay voters, particularly the Chinese community, and to discourage them from voting for Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the Johor state election. “DAP respects all religions and understands that the headscarf, as part of Muslim women’s attire, should never be trivialised. The dirty tactics of altering these posters are despicable acts that must be rejected,” she said in a Facebook post yesterday. The Wanita DAP chief stressed that the party has always championed the rights of all Malaysians, irrespective of race, background, region, religion or gender. The Deputy Communications Minister also said the attempt to tarnish DAP’s image in such a manner not only reflected negative intentions towards the party but also appeared to show a disregard for women. “Hopefully, voters of all races will reject this act. Let us all choose harmony, unity and peace,” she said. The Election Commission has set June 27 as nomination day for the Johor state election and July 11 as polling day, following the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly on June 1. Johor has 56 state seats, with Barisan Nasional (BN) holding 40 seats before the dissolution, followed by PH with 12, Perikatan Nasional (PN) with three, and Muda with one. — Bernama

18 Jun 2026

Japan Times Latest

Inside the chaotic Iran talks that let Trump claim victory but not yet peace

The war cost the U.S. tens of billions of dollars, strained munitions stocks and its alliances, sent pump prices soaring and roiled the global energy market.

18 Jun 2026

Hespress (Morocco)

"شارع ستاينواي" .. واحة للإيقاعات المغاربية والعربية في قلب نيويورك

لا تكتمل تجربة زيارة نيويورك بالوقوف عند ناطحات السحاب في مانهاتن أو استكشاف الأحياء التاريخية كالحي الصيني والإيطالي فحسب، بل إن الرحلة الحقيقية للزائر العربي والمغاربي تقوده نحو حي “أستوريا” العريق في منطقة كوينز، وتحديدا إلى شارع “ستاينواي” الرئيسي. هذا الشارع الذي يمتد على مسافة 3.86 كيلومترا ليربط شمال المدينة بجنوبها، يمكن الوصول إليه بيسر عبر خطوط مترو الأنفاق أو الحافلة، وقد تحول على مر العقود من ضاحية صناعية ارتبطت بالمصانع الألمانية في القرن التاسع عشر، إلى شريان تجاري نابض وجزء أساسي لـ”أستوريا ستاينواي”، مشكّلا وطنا بدقائق تفاصيله للمهاجرين الباحثين عن دفء الهوية في بلاد الغربة، وهو ما تؤكده الذاكرة الحية للزوار الذين واكبوا الحي منذ أواخر القرن الماضي، حينما كان الشارع يعج بملامحه الأولى المليئة بالمحلات والمشاريع المغربية والمصرية على وجه الخصوص، قبل أن يتوسع ويصل إلى ما هو عليه اليوم. ويُعرف شارع ستاينواي اليوم في الأوساط النيويوركية بأنه “شارع العرب والمغاربيين”، حيث يرتكز النشاط التجاري والثقافي على المحلات الشرقية والمغاربية والمقاهي التي بدأت تتشكل ملامحها منذ أمد طويل مع افتتاح أول مطعم عربي في المنطقة. وتتجلى جغرافية الشارع كلوحة فسيفسائية تجمع التنوع العربي والمغاربي؛ فإلى جانب المقاهي المصرية واللبنانية الشهيرة، تبرز المحلات التجارية المغربية والتونسية والجزائرية، والمطاعم الآسيوية الحلال ومتاجر المعجنات الأردنية. كما يزخر الشارع بوكالات الأسفار العربية، ومكاتب المحاسبة والمحاماة، وعيادات الأطباء العرب، مما يجعله مركزا متكاملا يلبي كافة الاحتياجات اليومية للجالية، وتكتمل صورته الجمالية بعربات الأكل العربي التي تعرض أشهى الأطباق على نغمات أغاني فيروز وموسيقى الراي والدبكة. وما يمنح ستاينواي خصوصيته الفريدة في عمق حي أستوريا، هو تلك الأجواء الروحية والاجتماعية التي تعزز قيم الانتماء؛ إذ يتواجد في آخر الشارع “مسجد الإيمان” الذي يعد واحدا من أهم المعالم الإسلامية بمدينة نيويورك. ويتميز هذا المسجد برفع الأذان عند دخول وقت الصلاة، في مشهد مهيب يأسر قلوب المارة والزوار الذين يتوقفون لالتقاط مقاطع الفيديو للمسجد وللشارع الذي يتردد فيه صدى التكبيرات. وتتحول أرصفة الشارع ومحلاته، لا سيما تلك المتخصصة في بيع ملابس الزي الإسلامي، إلى ملتقى عائلي دافئ تفوح منه روائح التوابل الزكية وزيت الزيتون المغربي الأصيل، مما يمنح المهاجرين إحساسا حقيقيا بأنهم لم يغادروا عواصمهم الأم. وتصل الحركية الاجتماعية في الشارع إلى ذروتها خلال عطلة نهاية الأسبوع يومي السبت والأحد، حيث يشهد تجمعات عربية مكثفة لتبادل أطراف الحديث. ومع احتضان الولايات المتحدة وكندا والمكسيك فعاليات كأس العالم الجارية حاليا، تحولت المقاهي المزودة بأجهزة التلفاز ذات الشاشات الكبيرة إلى مناطق للمشجعين (Fun Zones) تضج بالحماس والإثارة ومتابعة المونديال. ويعيد هذا المشهد إلى الأذهان ذكريات تلاحم الجاليات في مونديال قطر 2022 حينما بصم المنتخب المغربي على مشاركة جد مشرفة، لتمتزج الفرحة مجددا اليوم بين جميع أبناء الجاليات العربية والمغاربية في تلاحم بهيج يثبت أن المغتربين جسد واحد في السراء والضراء. لا ينحصر التلاحم في حدود الشارع فحسب، بل يمتد ليشكل قوة حضور إيجابية للجالية العربية والمغاربية في الفعاليات الكبرى لمدينة نيويورك، مثل “ماراثون الخير السنوي”؛ بحيث يحرص أبناء الشارع على إدراج هذا الحدث في أجندتهم السنوية وتأكيد التواجد المكثف فيه لدعم الرياضيين القادمين من مختلف دول العالم، معتبرين هذه المشاركة قبلة تبرز للعالم مدى تضامنهم وتحضرهم. ورغم التحديات الاقتصادية والاجتماعية وضغوط الحياة في المهجر، يبقى شارع ستاينواي صامدا كإرث ثقافي حي ومجمع لكل الشعوب العربية التي تعيش في نيويورك والمدن المجاورة. The post "شارع ستاينواي" .. واحة للإيقاعات المغاربية والعربية في قلب نيويورك appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

18 Jun 2026

Malay Mail Education

‘Wait for official statement’: PAS says no decision yet on Perikatan developments

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — PAS has not reached any decision on the latest developments in Perikatan Nasional (PN), its information chief said today. Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said various issues, including current developments within PN, were discussed during the party meeting, but no announcement would be made at this stage, Harian Metro reported. “All decisions will be announced through a media statement. So there is nothing to announce from this meeting for now,” he told reporters after attending an opposition meeting yesterday. He said several more internal discussions would be held before any decision is finalised. Responding to comments by Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Tuesday, Ahmad Fadhli said all parties have the right to contest in a democratic system. “In this democratic country, all parties can contest,” he said. However, he added that any party wishing to use the PN logo must obtain the signature of the PN chairman, as required in the letter to the Election Commission. He said the possibility of clashes between parties is not unusual if negotiations fail to reach consensus. “In a democracy, we are ready to face anyone if there are no prior negotiations. “If consensus fails, clashes may happen. Consensus may succeed or fail. “There is still time, but if there is a desire to contest, all parties can contest,” he said. He also rejected suggestions that his remarks on contest rights would worsen ties between PAS and Bersatu. “I don’t think it worsens the situation. We have faced various parties before and it was not a problem,” he said. Ahmad Fadhli also confirmed that issues involving Bersatu and PN were among matters discussed in the meeting, as part of current political developments. “We always discuss current issues because this is a political party meeting, not a Maghrib lecture. “Issues about Bersatu, PN and others are discussed from time to time,” he said. He also confirmed that the PAS president chaired the meeting held earlier in the day.

18 Jun 2026

Mainichi Flash

経済プラス:鶏肉価格が最高値更新　お弁当のおかずから鶏肉が消えた

18 Jun 2026

VietnamNet Education

RMIT ra mắt ngành Khoa học máy tính, cung ứng nhân lực công nghệ chất lượng cao

Đại học RMIT Việt Nam chính thức giảng dạy ngành Khoa học máy tính từ kỳ nhập học tháng 10/2026, góp phần bổ sung nguồn nhân lực công nghệ chất lượng cao.

18 Jun 2026

VietnamNet Education

2 cách tra cứu nhanh nhất điểm thi vào lớp 10 Hà Nội năm 2026

Thí sinh thi vào lớp 10 Hà Nội năm 2026 có thể tra cứu điểm thi trên Cổng thông tin điện tử của Sở GD-ĐT Hà Nội hoặc Cổng tuyển sinh đầu cấp của thành phố.

18 Jun 2026

Malay Mail Education

Hamzah Zainudin attends PAS-hosted Opposition MPs’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy president, Larut MP and founder of the Reset movement Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin arrived at PAS headquarters here on Wednesday for a meeting involving Opposition lawmakers. Also present were Beluran MP Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee, Indera Mahkota MP Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah and Masjid Tanah MP Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, reported Sinar Harian . Several MPs approached by reporters declined to comment on the matters being discussed at the meeting, which is chaired by Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. Earlier, Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said the meeting was expected to cover a range of current political developments, including issues surrounding Perikatan Nasional. He said a media statement would be issued after the meeting and that no specific announcement was expected for now. “We will issue a media statement. So, there is nothing to announce at this stage,” he said. Asked whether MPs from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia were attending, the PAS information chief said the meeting was only open to those who had received special invitations. He said he could not confirm whether Bersatu MPs were among those taking part. “That is uncertain. I was also invited by the secretariat to attend tonight,” he said yesterday. Meanwhile, Jerantut MP Khairil Nizam Khirudin said the issues affecting Perikatan Nasional were likely to be among the topics discussed, although that would depend on the agenda set by the meeting chairman. “All matters can be discussed and it is up to the chairman of the meeting,” he said.

18 Jun 2026

Página/12 Sociedad

Tarjeta amarilla a Mercado Pago por las apuestas

Mercado Pago estimula apuestas sin estar autorizado.

18 Jun 2026

Malay Mail Education

Anwar: International engagement key to strengthening understanding between nations

KAZAN, June 18 — In a world that continues to face various challenges and uncertainties, platforms for engagement, such as the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit and bilateral relations between countries, are highly meaningful for strengthening mutual understanding, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said such summits are also important for building trust and exploring areas of cooperation that can deliver mutual benefits to Asean member states and Russia. Speaking after attending a gala dinner hosted by President Vladimir Putin at the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit, Anwar said the event provided an opportunity to foster closer ties among participating leaders. “The event not only showcased Russia’s rich culture, history and heritage, but also served as an important platform to strengthen friendship and exchange views with fellow leaders in attendance,” he said. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, is in Kazan, the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit from June 17 to 18. — Bernama

18 Jun 2026

SCMP Hong Kong

Hong Kong graduates prefer careers in finance, survey finds

Hong Kong graduates believe the city’s finance industry is its most attractive and stable sector, making them more optimistic about career opportunities than their global peers, according to a study by the CFA Institute, which trains investment managers. The New York-based institute’s “2026 Graduate Outlook Survey”, released on Wednesday, found that 71 per cent of Hong Kong graduates rated their career prospects between eight and 10 out of 10. The global average for that level of optimism was 59...

18 Jun 2026

Malay Mail Education

Anwar praises Putin’s consistent stance on Gaza and Iran

KAZAN, June 18 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the country’s consistent position on Gaza and the current geopolitical situation involving Iran. During their meeting here today, Anwar said Russia had maintained a principled stance on both issues. “I must take this opportunity to thank you (for) your position vis-à-vis Gaza and now Iran. You have taken a very consistent, principled position,” he said in his opening remarks at the bilateral meeting on Wednesday night. Anwar said Malaysians and many others admired Putin’s steadfastness and conviction in upholding those positions. “And I must say on behalf of the Malaysian people and many others, how we admire your tenacity and conviction,” he said. Geopolitically, Gaza and Iran remain key issues in the Middle East, attracting the attention of major powers, including the United States, Russia and China. Russia has consistently supported a ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian access for Palestinians and diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts. Moscow has also maintained close ties with Tehran while advocating dialogue and negotiated settlements over military confrontation. — Bernama

18 Jun 2026

Middle East Eye

Macron posts video of Trump signing US-Iran MoU

Macron posts video of Trump signing US-Iran MoU French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X a video of US President Donald Trump signing the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran at Versailles. "This agreement paves the way for lasting peace and allows the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," he said, adding that the agreement will lead to a "decrease in energy prices". Le Président Trump a signé ce soir à Versailles l’accord entre l’Iran et les États-Unis. Cet accord ouvre la voie à une paix durable et permet la réouverture du détroit d’Ormuz. C’est un pas important dans la bonne direction pour nos compatriotes… pic.twitter.com/b1XgZrBv0m — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 18, 2026

18 Jun 2026

Mainichi Flash

ヘラルボニー、国際的広告賞で部門別最高賞　岩手知事「誇り」

18 Jun 2026

Malay Mail Education

Anwar, Putin discuss energy security and expanding trade in local currencies

KAZAN, June 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including the potential to strengthen ties in the energy sector, one of the strategic areas for both countries. In a statement issued after the meeting, Malaysia’s Prime Minister’s Office said Anwar and Putin also discussed efforts to expand economic cooperation, including Malaysia’s appreciation of Russia’s commitment to long-term cooperation in energy and oil supplies. “They also exchanged views on opportunities to strengthen cooperation in new technologies, cybersecurity, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), modern agriculture and pharmaceuticals,” according to the statement. The discussions also covered efforts to facilitate the movement of people through visa liberalisation, as well as exploring mechanisms to expand bilateral trade and investment using local currencies, namely the ringgit and the ruble. “The Madani government will continue to take strategic and proactive measures to strengthen the country’s energy security, including through international cooperation that can ensure the stability, continuity and resilience of energy supplies for the benefit of the people and the nation’s prosperity,” it said. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, is in Kazan, the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit from June 17 to 18. — Bernama

18 Jun 2026

Reforma

Se inunda el Estadio CDMX ¡con la marea amarilla!

Fans colombianos pintan de amarillo, azul y rojo los accesos al Estadio CDMX en una fiesta de música y pasión, en el duelo ante Uzbekistán.

18 Jun 2026

Malay Mail Education

Anwar thanks Putin for backing Malaysia-Russia energy cooperation, Petronas

KAZAN, June 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia’s support in strengthening energy cooperation with Malaysia, especially Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas). Anwar said bilateral mechanisms between Malaysia and Russia had expanded across various fields, including trade, investment, the halal economy and finance. Besides this, Malaysia is also close to finalising visa liberalisation arrangements with Russia, which would further facilitate exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, he said in his opening remarks at the bilateral meeting with Putin here today. Russia is aiming to abolish visa requirements for citizens of Malaysia, Indonesia and Kuwait this year. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said that the Russian Foreign Ministry would step up efforts to finalise and coordinate the relevant agreements. He also thanked Putin for Russia’s support, noting that Petronas had engaged with Russian counterparts and companies to advance collaboration in the sector. “You have given fantastic support. Thank you very much. Petronas was here with your counterpart (Rosneft). (It also had meetings) with some of the other companies here,” said Anwar. PJSC Rosneft Oil Company is Russia’s largest integrated energy corporation and one of the largest public oil and gas companies globally, specialising in hydrocarbon exploration, production, refining, and the sale of petroleum products. Headquartered in Moscow, the company accounts for roughly 40 per cent of Russia’s total oil production. In April, Anwar had said that Petronas would negotiate with Russia to secure sufficient oil supplies for domestic needs and that Putrajaya’s good relations with Moscow place the country in a favourable position to pursue such negotiations. The Prime Minister said Malaysia greatly appreciated Putin’s commitment to enhancing energy cooperation and the support extended during the energy crisis. He also expressed hope that Russia would continue to support efforts in other areas, such as improving air connectivity between Malaysia and Russian cities, including Moscow and Kazan, to boost tourism, trade and people-to-people links. Anwar said both countries were exploring cooperation in the halal economy and finance while discussions on trade and investment continued to progress positively. In 2024, total Asean-Russia trade amounted to US$18.1 billion, while Russian foreign direct investment in Asean was recorded at RM367.90 million (US$92.97 million). For Malaysia, Russia was the country’s ninth-largest trading partner among European nations in 2025, with total trade valued at RM8.72 billion (US$2.04 billion). Malaysia’s main exports to Russia comprise electrical and electronic products, machinery, equipment and parts, as well as processed food products. Its principal imports from Russia include petroleum products, minerals, chemicals and chemical-based products. Anwar is in Kazan, the capital and largest city of Tatarstan, to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit from June 17 to 18. — Bernama

18 Jun 2026

Mainichi Flash

米イラン首脳が戦闘終結覚書に署名　ホルムズ海峡「再開」へ前倒しか

18 Jun 2026

Malay Mail Education

Putin: Russia, Malaysia well placed to deepen ties as 60th anniversary nears

KAZAN, June 18 — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Malaysia have established a strong foundation for further expanding bilateral cooperation as both countries approach the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year. Speaking during a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit here on Wednesday night, Putin said the two countries were approaching the milestone with “substantive positive experience” in bilateral engagement. “Next year will mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. We are approaching this date with substantive positive experience of mutual and official cooperation, and we have established serious coordination towards further expansion,” he said. Putin noted that Russia and Malaysia maintain regular contacts through their ministries, agencies and parliaments, while an intergovernmental commission on economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation is responsible for the practical implementation of joint projects. He said bilateral trade has continued to grow, with trade between the two countries increasing by 12.9 per cent in 2025. “In 2025, the natural trade between our countries has increased by 12.9 per cent, which is a good result,” he said, adding that Russia also attaches great importance to cooperation with Malaysia in education, science and technology, tourism, as well as humanitarian ties. He welcomed Malaysia’s support for strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and Asean, noting that the first summit-level meeting between Russia and Asean was held in Malaysia in 2005. “Last year, your country chaired Asean and we welcome that Malaysia maintains and supports the development of the first strategic partnership between Russia and Asean,” he said. Putin also described Malaysia as a long-standing global partner of Russia and said that cooperation between the two countries has consistently been based on the principles of mutual respect and consideration of interests. Referring to his previous engagements with Malaysian leaders, Putin recalled meeting Anwar in Malaysia and conveyed his best wishes to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. “I kindly ask you to send my best wishes to him,” he said. —Bernama

18 Jun 2026

Malay Mail Education

Perikatan shake-up: Radzi, Azmin removed as coalition revamps leadership ahead of Johor, N. Sembilan polls

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) today announced a restructuring of its leadership, with the services of Bersatu vice-president Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin and Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali terminated with immediate effect. PN chairman Datuk Seri Ir Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said the move was part of preparations for the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections. In a statement last night, he said Mohd Radzi, who previously served as PN election director, had been replaced by Kedah Menteri Besar and PAS election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. “Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi has also been relieved of his duties as PN treasurer and replaced by (Malaysian Indian People’s Party Deputy President) Subramaniam Surunaryan. Deputy secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin has been relieved of his duties to comply with the requirements of the Perikatan Nasional Constitution,” he said. Ahmad Samsuri said the restructuring was carried out under the powers provided under Clauses 8.3(V), (VI) and (VII) of the PN Constitution. He added that an emergency meeting of the PN Supreme Council would be convened in the near future to strengthen the coalition’s organisation. PAS recently officially announced that it had ended all forms of political cooperation with Bersatu. — Bernama

18 Jun 2026

Straits Times Singapore

Missing: 72-year-old man last seen in Bedok on June 17

Thomas Collin was wearing a red polo T-shirt and a pair of blue denim jeans.

18 Jun 2026

Korea Times Southkorea

Korea to apply zero tariffs on LNG, LPG under quota scheme to tackle inflation

Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) within quotas in the second half of 2026 as the country seeks to tame inflation amid lingering global energy price volatility, the finance ministry said Thursday. The Ministry of Finance and Economy said tariff rates on LNG, LPG and crude oil used for the production of LPG will be lowered to zero in the second half, noting the measure is expected to help stabilize consumer prices by lowering utility and transportation costs. The government earlier planned to lower tariff rates on LNG to 2 percent in the third quarter and 1 percent in the fourth quarter while dropping those on LPG and crude used for LPG production to 1 percent in the second half. "We conduct commissioned research every year on whether the tariff-rate quota system puts downward pressure on consumer prices, and the findings consistently show that it has had such an effect in the energy sector," a ministry official said. Korea's consumer prices rose 3.1 percent in May from a year earlier amid global energy price volatility

18 Jun 2026

SCMP Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Macau not rivals for tourist trade, industry leaders say

Hong Kong and Macau can complement rather than compete with each other in tourism development, officials and industry leaders in the gaming hub have said, as it continues its decades-long push for economic diversification. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macau Government Tourism Office, said that the two cities had long worked together to attract overseas visitors and should continue building on that relationship rather than viewing each other as rivals. Speaking ahead of an...

18 Jun 2026

HKFP

Top Beijing official opted for Shenzhen stay during two-day Hong Kong visit, local media report

Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong affairs spent a night over the border in Shenzhen during his two-day inspection tour of Hong Kong this week. HK01 and Sing Tao Daily reported on Wednesday that Xia Baolong, who arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday, did not stay in the city that night but returned through the Huanggang border checkpoint the following morning Xia Baolong visited Kwu Tung North, a new development district in the New Territories, on June 16, 2026. Photo: GovHK. The arrangement differs from previous visits when Xia “usually stayed in Hong Kong,” Sing Tao reported. Citing anonymous government sources, local media said the new arrangement aimed “to promote the seamless connectivity of the infrastructure between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.” “Xia Baolong’s decision to return to Shenzhen for overnight stay was a ‘live test’ of the current border clearing procedures and transportation infrastructure, ” the Chinese-language report said. Shipping terminals, border checkpoint Xia completed his inspection tour on Wednesday evening after visiting the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals in the afternoon. Hong Kong’s transport and logistic minister Mable Chan briefed Xia on the the development of the city’s shipping industry. Earlier in the day, he visited the new facilities at the Huanggang checkpoint . Hong Kong authorities reconstructed the border crossing and is about to introduce a “joint-clearance” policy with mainland authorities. An aerial view of Lok Mak Chau check point on the Hong Kong border near the mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Xia visited eight sites in Hong Kong on the first day of his trip, with a focus of the development of Northern Metropolis – a massive tech hub development in the New Territories . Xia is director of the Hong Kong and Macau work office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. The 73-year-old official started to pay annual visits to Hong Kong in 2023, when Beijing formed a new Hong Kong and Macau work office directly under Communist Party. Formerly, the Hong Kong and Macau affairs office was under the State Council of the Chinese government. Government statements relating to Xia’s previous visits did not mention where Xia stayed the night. In 2025, HK01 citing sources in saying that Xia stayed at the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong (OCMFA) during his visits between 2023 and 2025.

18 Jun 2026

Mainichi Flash

天皇陛下、オランダ国王と治水の研究機関を視察　話し込む場面も

18 Jun 2026

Al Jazeera English

US transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre

The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions.

18 Jun 2026

Korea Herald National

Lee posts Trump selfie, reveals golf invitation

President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that US President Donald Trump proposed playing golf together and gave him his signing pen during their meetings at the Group of Seven summit in France. Posting on X while returning from his trip to Europe, Lee shared a selfie with Trump and a photo of the pen, saying the two leaders discussed South Korea-US relations and peace on the Korean Peninsula. “I had a deep conversation with President Trump for 90 minutes about peace on the Korean Peninsula and Sout

18 Jun 2026

Hespress (Morocco)

كتاب يوثق لمهرجان الشعر بشفشاون

احتفت جمعية أصدقاء المعتمد بشفشاون بالشعر والشعراء والنقاد والفنانين وإبداعاتهم، من خلال إصدار كتاب فريد يوثق لهذه التجربة الثقافية، في مبادرة تؤرخ للحظات استثنائية من الفعل الثقافي المغربي. ويُعد المهرجان الوطني للشعر المغربي الحديث أقدم تظاهرة شعرية بالمغرب؛ إذ أبصر النور سنة 1965، وظل على امتداد عقود فضاء يجمع الشعراء والنقاد والقراء حول أسئلة الإبداع والتجديد، كما راكم رصيدا معرفيا وثقافيا رفيعا كان من الممكن أن يتوارى مع مرور الزمن لولا جهود التوثيق والحفظ. ويأتي كتاب “المهرجان الوطني للشعر المغربي الحديث.. النص والتأويل”، الصادر حديثا عن مكتبة السلام الجديدة، باعتباره توثيقا ثقافيا وورقيا متكاملا لفعاليات الدورة الخامسة والثلاثين من المهرجان، التي احتضنتها مدينة شفشاون يومي 4 و5 ماي 2023، مسجلا تفاصيل هذه المحطة الشعرية منذ انطلاقتها وحتى اختتامها. وتتجلى أهمية هذا الإصدار في كونه يرصد بدقة مختلف أنشطة الدورة التي انعقدت تحت شعار “النص والتأويل”؛ إذ يضم بين دفتيه قصائد الشعراء المشاركين، إلى جانب مقالات ودراسات نقدية قاربت قضايا الشعر الحديث وأسئلته الجمالية والفكرية، بتوقيع نخبة من النقاد والباحثين. ووفق ما ورد في الكتاب، فقد شهدت الدورة الخامسة والثلاثون للمهرجان تكريم عدد من الأسماء البارزة، بمنح درع المهرجان لكل من أحمد بنميمون، وأحمد لمسيح، وإدريس الملياني، وأمل خضر، إضافة إلى الإعلامي عبد الصمد بن شريف، والكاتب العام السابق لجمعية أصدقاء المعتمد محمد اليزيدي. ويؤكد هذا الإصدار أن عددا كبيرا من الشعراء والنقاد والفنانين راكموا منجزا إبداعيا مهما وحضورا وازنا في المشهد الثقافي المغربي مروا من فضاءات شفشاون ومن مهرجانها الشعري، تاركين بصمات وإسهامات في ترسيخ مكانة هذه التظاهرة، وجعلت منها موعدا ثقافيا تجاوز إشعاعه حدود الوطن منذ سنوات طويلة. وفي تقديمه للكتاب، يصف مدير المهرجان عبد الحق بن رحمون هذه التظاهرة بأنها قبلة يؤمها كبار الشعراء والنقاد والفنانين من مختلف الجهات، مشيرا إلى أن المهرجان احتفى عبر تاريخه بعدد كبير من المبدعين، كما احتضن قراءات شعرية لأسماء بارزة من قبيل الخمار الكنوني، وأحمد المجاطي، وعبد الرفيع الجواهري، وعبد الله راجع، ومحمد بنيس، وعبد الكريم الطبال، ومحمد السرغيني، ومحمد الميموني، وأحمد بنميمون، وأمينة المريني، ومحمد علي الرباوي، وأحمد بركات وغيرهم، ممن مثلوا مختلف التيارات والأشكال الشعرية، من القصيدة العمودية إلى شعر التفعيلة وقصيدة النثر، فضلا عن انفتاح المهرجان على الشعر الأمازيغي والإسباني والعربي والزجل. كما تميزت هذه التظاهرة الشعرية العريقة بمقاربة أسئلة فكرية وجمالية عميقة تتصل بالإنتاج الشعري والنقدي، ومن بينها سؤال “النص والتأويل” الذي شكل محور الدورة الخامسة والثلاثين. ويتعلق الأمر برؤية فكرية تسعى إلى استكشاف التحولات التي تعرفها الكتابة الشعرية ومناهج قراءتها وتأويلها. وينسحب الأمر ذاته على دورات سابقة رفعت شعارات وقضايا كبرى من قبيل “القصيدة المغربية.. إلى أين؟” سنة 2011، و”الشعر المغربي وسؤال الأجناس” سنة 2015. يُذكر أن جمعية أصدقاء المعتمد تأسست سنة 1958، وجعلت من ترسيخ الحوار الثقافي وصيانة الذاكرة الأدبية والفنية أحد أبرز أهدافها، مساهمة بذلك في الحفاظ على إشعاع شفشاون كفضاء للإبداع والتبادل الثقافي. The post كتاب يوثق لمهرجان الشعر بشفشاون appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

18 Jun 2026

Reforma

Mantendrá Estado control de plazas docentes, afirma Alcalde

El Gobierno federal aseguró que mantendrá el control de plazas docentes y busca un nuevo modelo sin corrupción ni favoritismos.

18 Jun 2026

Japan Times Latest

U.S.-Iran deal takes effect as focus turns to Strait of Hormuz

It was unclear if Iran had immediately begun taking steps to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

18 Jun 2026

Mainichi Flash

滋賀県知事選が告示　現職に新人2人が挑む　7月5日投開票

18 Jun 2026

Radio-Canada A la une

Dominique Ducharme n’exclut pas de revenir avec les Golden Knights

Le contrat de l'entraîneur adjoint viendra à échéance le 30 juin.

18 Jun 2026

Middle East Eye

Pakistan's Prime Minister says US-Iran MoU will enter into force immediately

Pakistan's Prime Minister says US-Iran MoU will enter into force immediately Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding will "enter into force with immediate effect". As a first step, he indicated that Tehran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington immediately lifts its naval blockade on the waterway. "Pakistan with the support of co-mediator State of Qatar will host the official ceremony as scheduled on 19 June 2026 in Switzerland, to commemorate this landmark event and commence with the technical level talks," he added. "May this Memorandum of Understanding serve as an enduring foundation for greater understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the complete region." I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Memorandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both the countries and also… — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 17, 2026

18 Jun 2026

Página/12 Sociedad

El procesamiento de Marcelo Porcel quedó firme e inapelable: se espera el sorteo para el juicio oral

se encuentra procesado y a la espera de la fecha del juicio oral por los delitos de abuso sexual infantil.

18 Jun 2026

Hespress (Morocco)

تأمين احتياجات الصيف يدفع الوكالة المغربية للدم نحو الشواطئ والمهرجانات

استعدت الوكالة المغربية للدم ومشتقاته لتدبير التحديات المرتبطة بالتبرع بالدم خلال فصل الصيف، عبر خطة عملية تقوم على تكثيف حضورها بالشواطئ والفضاءات المحتضنة للمهرجانات والتظاهرات الثقافية التي تشهد إقبالا جماهيريا واسعا. وفي هذا الصدد، أكدت جميلة الكوردو، ممثلة الوكالة المغربية للدم ومشتقاته بجهة الرباط ـ سلا ـ القنيطرة، أن “الوكالة عادة ما تضع منهجية مسبقة لتدبير تحاقن الدم خلال الفترات أو المواسم التي قد تشهد نقصا في الإقبال على التبرع”. وأوضحت الكوردو، في تصريح لجريدة هسبريس الإلكترونية، أن “المنهجية المتبعة لتدبير فترة الصيف تستهدف ضمان القرب من المتبرعين، سواء في التظاهرات الثقافية أو في الشواطئ، باعتبارها فضاءات تشهد حركية بشرية مهمة”. وأضافت المسؤولة ذاتها أن “من المرتقب أن يتم تنظيم حملات بالتزامن مع المهرجانات والفعاليات الثقافية التي ستقام على امتداد فصل الصيف، حيث نتوفر على حافلات مجهزة بإمكانها مواكبة وضمان نجاح العملية”. وشددت أيضا على أن “الحاجة إلى الدم تزداد خلال فصل الصيف، خاصة في ظل ارتفاع حوادث السير واستمرار حاجة عدد من المرضى إلى كميات مهمة من الدم بشكل منتظم”، مبرزة أن “الدم مادة حيوية لا يمكن توفيرها إلا عبر التبرع”. وتابعت: “التبرع المنتظم بالدم، كل 3 أشهر بالنسبة للرجال و4 أشهر بالنسبة للنساء، يساهم في ضمان المخزون الكافي لسد حاجيات المرضى، بالموازاة مع وجود عدد من العمليات الجراحية المستعجلة التي تستدعي توفير كمية معينة من الدم”. كما أكدت أن “التدابير الخاصة بتشجيع التبرع بالدم تدعم الأهداف ذاتها، وتستحضر الخصوصيات المجالية لكل جهة على حدة؛ فالأساس هو دعم التبرعات بالدم وسد الخصاص خلال فترة بالغة الأهمية”. وفي ما يتعلق بالوضعية الراهنة للمخزون الاحتياطي من الدم على المستوى الوطني، قالت الكوردو إنه يعرف استقرارا ملحوظا؛ إذ يتجاوز حاليا 12 يوما، بينما يفوق 7 أيام على مستوى جهة الرباط ـ سلا ـ القنيطرة، مشيرة إلى أن “مختلف الطلبات تتم الاستجابة لها وفق الكميات المطلوبة والجودة اللازمة”. وشددت المسؤولة سالفة الذكر على أن “جميع الوسائل المستعملة خلال عملية التبرع آمنة ولا تشكل أدنى خطر بالنسبة للمتبرعين، حيث تتم هذه العملية في ظروف صحية يشرف عليها طبيب مسؤول وبمشاركة طاقم طبي وشبه طبي متمرس في هذا المجال”. وارتأت ممثلة الوكالة المغربية للدم ومشتقاته بجهة الرباط ـ سلا ـ القنيطرة التنبيه إلى أن “الحديث عن “بيع الدم” غير سليم، على اعتبار أن منظومة التبرع بالدم مؤطرة بالقانون رقم 03.94 الذي ينص على أن المتبرع لا يأخذ مقابلا، وأن الدم لا يباع”، موضحة أن “الرسوم التي يتم استخلاصها فيما بعد تشكل جزءا من تكاليف التحاليل والتخزين واللوازم المستعملة”. The post تأمين احتياجات الصيف يدفع الوكالة المغربية للدم نحو الشواطئ والمهرجانات appeared first on Hespress - هسبريس جريدة إلكترونية مغربية .

18 Jun 2026

Mainichi Flash