Finland Weighs Points-Based Labour Migration System

Finland is assessing a points-based labour migration system after a government report reviewed models from Canada, Australia, Germany and New Zealand, finding no major obstacles but warning of increased bureaucracy.

Saudi Arabia Urges Responsible AI Governance at UN

Saudi Arabia, speaking for the Arab Group at the UN, stressed the need for responsible AI governance, international cooperation, and ethical frameworks to advance sustainable development and address risks like misinformation and deepfakes.

PPP Wins 9 Seats in Gilgit-Baltistan Elections

Pakistan Peoples Party won 9 out of 21 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan elections, becoming the largest party. PML-N secured 6 and IPP 4 seats. Reserved seats increased PPP's assembly strength to 13.

Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni told US President Donald Trump to focus on his own popularity after he accused her of seeking a photo to boost domestic ratings. Meloni called his attacks senseless and reaffirmed Italy's sovereignty.

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Loses Power for 20th Time: IAEA

The IAEA reported that Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost off-site power for the 20th time since the conflict with Russia began, due to an internal power line issue affecting its only remaining 330 kV connection, Ferosplavna-1.

Saudi Envoy Meets Lebanese PM, Exports Resume

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam met Saudi Ambassador Fahd Al-Dosari in Beirut on Saturday. The meeting coincided with the first shipment of Lebanese exports to Saudi Arabia since the ban was lifted.

Spanish Court Orders PM's Wife Trial, Bans Travel

A Spanish court has ordered Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, Begona Gomez, to stand trial for corruption and banned her from leaving the country, according to a court order released June 20, 2026.

Pakistan lifts wartime austerity measures

Pakistan withdrew emergency fuel conservation and austerity measures imposed during the US-Iran conflict, a day after slashing fuel prices by up to Rs74 per liter following a peace deal.

Europe Heatwave Prompts Crisis Talks in France, Alerts

A punishing heatwave across Europe triggered emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany, and strained tourists in Italy as temperatures neared record levels, with climate change cited as a driver.

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