In 2001, Wajeeh-ul-Hassan was arrested for committing "blasphemy", allegedly writing a series of letters insulting to Islam and its Prophet. He spent almost half his life on death row, before the Supreme Court acquitted him in October. This is his story: aljazeera.com/indepth/featur…

[For @AFP] US Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh will chair his first meeting of the central bank's rate-setting ctte this week caught between US President Donald Trump and a hard place: finance.yahoo.com/economy/po…

#UPDATE Trump says in new post that Strait of Hormuz will open after deal signing on Friday

#BREAKING The United States and Iran have agreed to a 'Peace Deal' with signing set to take place June 19 in Geneva, mediator Pakistan announces. Trump says Strait of Hormuz to be opened and US blockade of Iran lifted immediately.

"(The) first thing is to end the conflict in Ukraine, in the Gulf, and in Central Africa, and not start any new wars," said WB chief economist @IndermitGill. "War anywhere is bad for poor people everywhere." france24.com/en/live-news/20…

The World Bank said it was making up to $60 billion immediately available to developing countries which have been hardest hit by the crisis. It said that number could increase to $100 billion over 15 months. france24.com/en/live-news/20…

Worldwide growth is now forecast to drop to 2.5 percent in 2026, from 2.9 percent a year earlier, with headline inflation averaging four percent, the multilateral lender said in its Global Economic Prospects report. france24.com/en/live-news/20…

[For @AFP] The World Bank on Thursday lowered its global growth forecast to its lowest level since the pandemic, warning of the expanding economic impacts of the war in the Middle East on countries around the globe. Full story: france24.com/en/live-news/20…

“He’s not going to be able to access his medication, and he’s going to die,” Stock said. “And they know he’s going to die if they send him there.” nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world…

[For @AFP] US consumer inflation surged to a fresh three-year high in May, with soaring energy prices caused by US President Donald Trump's Iran war posing a key challenge to Republicans ahead of midterm elections. finance.yahoo.com/economy/ar…

“If Trump does not impede me, I will be there,” dos Santos said. She recalled being in shock watching her son score a goal in the October game that qualified the team for the World Cup. washingtonpost.com/world/202…

Powerful testimonies on allegations of sexual abuse by Israeli forces since Oct 7. "UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese said the intention behind the sexual abuse... was clear: not simply to inflict pain, but to destroy the victim." aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/9/…

The recent surge in violence in the Middle East is a stark reminder of the dangers associated with a tenuous ceasefire and the unbearable consequences it may lead to. As we work earnestly and painstakingly, together with our brothers and partners, to find a peaceful diplomatic solution to the conflict, and especially when the final objective is just about to be achieved, we sincerely urge all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a little more chance. Let us continue to remain on the path of peace and diplomacy which have bright prospects of success instead of violence and destruction!

This was a fun — and counterintuitive — one to report, with contributions from Abuja, Maiduguri and Lagos. For @AFP france24.com/en/live-news/20…

[For @AFP] US job growth surged past expectations in May with the unemployment rate remaining steady, as the labor market in the world's largest economy showed signs of firming after months of turbulence. Full story: finance.yahoo.com/economy/ar…

[For @AFP] US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he was using Cold War era legislation to tap $700 million in funding for a slew of coal projects, his latest push to increase use of the most-polluting fossil fuel. Full story: yahoo.com/news/politics/arti…

[For @AFP] The International Monetary Fund on Thursday announced it was stepping up financial support for at least four African countries to help them manage the economic fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran. Full story: finance.yahoo.com/economy/po…

Twitter produced at least 32 DMs containing "confidential communications" in response to a warrant sought by special counsel Jack Smith's January 6th investigation, but the Trump Presidential Library claims it cannot not find them.

[For @AFP] US President Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday -- and said he would also retain his existing jobs overseeing federal housing and mortgage policies. Full story: barrons.com/news/trump-names…