Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
đ„ President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at the Hector Pieterson Memorial Site for the Youth Day wreath-laying ceremony ahead of the main commemoration at the FNB Stadium Open Field.
#YouthDay2026 #YouthBuiltToLeadZA #CapableState #GovZAUpdates
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the National Youth Day Commemoration in Johannesburg.
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Life is getting more expensive â but what can we actually do when our wallets feel the squeeze?
In our latest What the Euro?! episode, Emilie â founder of financial empowerment community Vestpod and host of the Wallet podcast â talks to Catherine about money stress, everyday overspending and the habits that really make a difference. From âmoney datesâ to smarter saving, get practical tips to feel more in control â even when things are getting more expensive.
This episodeâs content is not financial advice. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of the European Central Bank.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Candidate for UN Secretary-General, during the Informal interactive dialogue for the position of the next Secretary-General.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Informal comments to the media by Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, Candidate for the next Secretary-General, after the Interactive dialogue for the position of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
MarĂa Fernanda Espinosa GarcĂ©s participates in an interactive dialogue with Member States and civil society as part of the selection process for the next UN Secretary-General.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
As millions of fans travel to the United States for FIFA World Cup 2026âą, the FBI is committed to helping keep everyone safe. In this message, Tim Ferguson, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division, explains how the FBI protects Americans and international visitors by investigating threats such as cybercrime, fraud, drug trafficking, and terrorism. He also encourages the public to report suspicious activity and share information that could help prevent crime.
If you see something suspicious, submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI. In an emergency, dial 911. Stay vigilant. Stay safe. Enjoy the matches.
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Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
– Haiti
– Iran
– Middle East
– UNIFIL
– Lebanon
– Occupied Palestinian Territory
– Ukraine
– Sudan
– UNISFA
– Somalia
– Human Rights Council
– Senior Personnel Appointment
– International Day
– Financial Contribution
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HAITI
In a few hours, the Secretary-General will travel to the Dominican Republic, on his way to Haiti. Tomorrow, he will travel to Port-au-Prince for a solidarity visit, during which he will meet people whose lives have been impacted by violence. He will see firsthand the humanitarian and security challenges facing the country, as well as efforts by national authorities and the international community to restore stability and support the Haitian people.
The Secretary-General will assess the support provided by the United Nations to Haiti in facing its multidimensional crisis, including our logistical and operational support to the Gang Suppression Force, in accordance with Security Council resolution 2793. He is also expected to meet with the Prime Minister of Haiti, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. The Secretary-General will travel to Haiti via the Dominican Republic, and he is expected to meet with national authorities in Santo Domingo. He will be back in New York on Wednesday evening.
IRAN
The Secretary-General yesterday welcomed the announcement that the United States and Iran have agreed on a peace deal that provides for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a framework for further negotiations. This represents a critical step towards the peaceful settlement of the conflict.
The Secretary-General expresses deep appreciation for the constructive role played by Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, TĂŒrkiye, and other regional countries in supporting the negotiations that led to the peace deal.
The Secretary-General hopes that the parties will build on this new momentum and redouble their efforts towards a final resolution of the conflict. The Secretary-General reaffirms that the United Nations stands ready to support the parties in achieving a durable and comprehensive peace.
MIDDLE EAST
Over the weekend, the Secretary-Generalâs Personal Envoy on the Conflict in the Middle East and its Consequences, Jean Arnault, traveled to Paris and Geneva and met with French and Swiss officials to exchange views on the conflict, as well as its peaceful and durable settlement.âŻ
In Geneva, he also met with World Trade Organization Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, UNCTAD representatives, and others, discussing prospectsâŻfor post-conflict economic recovery. The Personal Envoy is expected to return to New York this week.âŻ
UNIFIL
In their latest update on the situation in the south, our UNIFIL colleagues reported that from midnight until 4:00 p.m. today, local time, they observed a decrease in violence and exchanges of fire, recording 133 trajectories of projectiles and 2 airstrikes attributed to the IDF. No trajectories from Hizbullah or non-State actors were reported. During the same period, peacekeepers recorded 25 violations of Lebanese airspace by the IDF, with a total overflight time of approximately 40 hours.
Before the agreement was announced yesterday between the US and Iran, our UNIFIL peacekeepers recorded 135 violations of Lebanese airspace by the Israel Defense Forces, with cumulative overflight time exceeding 222 hours. UNIFIL recorded 1,374 trajectories of projectiles over the weekend, with 1,328 attributed to the IDF, and the rest to non-State actors.
Meanwhile, a UNIFIL team worked throughout the day yesterday to reopen a long stretch of a vital road linking Rmeich and Naqoura, in Sector West, which had been damaged during recent hostilities. Equipped with earthmoving machinery, excavators and bulldozers, peacekeepers, including explosive ordnance disposal teams and other specialists, filled craters, removed roadblocks, repaired potholes, and cleared unexploded hazards. The operation was carried out at the request of the Mayor of Rmeich, where approximately 6,000 residents have remained despite intense violence in the area. Restoring access to this road was essential to enable regular humanitarian movements to and from Rmeich and nearby villages.
You will have seen the Secretary-Generalâs statement over the weekend in which he strongly condemned the Israeli strikes on Beirut. We reiterate our call on all parties to respect Security Council resolution 1701.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-06-15
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to brain cancer research and treatment.
Paul Davies MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738881
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are âgeneralâ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates donât end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about how petition debates work: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/content/194347/how-petitions-debates-work
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
House of Lords members pressed the government on the US-Iran deal and opening the Strait of Hormuz in an urgent question on Monday 15 June.
‘Private notice questions’ are granted by the Lord Speaker on urgent issues. They take place in addition to daily oral questions, where members quiz government on a range of topics.
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