From colony to cell: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons
NewsFeed This testimony is part of a wider pattern documented in reports, witness accounts, and research describing sexual abuse in Israeli prisons and beyond. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan explains how perpetrators can operate with impunity. Published On 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
Workers remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after court ruling
Judge says Trump-backed board’s move to add president’s name unlawful, requires Congressional approval. Published On 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026 Workers have begun removing the name of United States President Donald Trump from the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC following a court ruling. On Saturday, workers were seen on scaffolding in front of the iconic building, with white awning obscuring the removal process. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list A day earlier, US District Judge Christopher Cooper rejected a last minute appeal by the center’s Trump-aligned board to block an earlier ruling calling for the president’s name to be removed. On May 29, Cooper ruled that the building had been illegally renamed, noting that only the US Congress has the authority to pass legislation to make such a change. He set a 14-day deadline for the removal. In his decision on Friday, Cooper said that the public interest “is rarely served by the ‘perpetuation’ of ‘unlawful’ governmental action”. The John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC with work to remove Trump’s name blocked from public view [Ken Cedeno/Reuters] Trump, a real estate and development heir, built his career on the ubiquitous branding of his name, which remains emblazoned across apartment buildings, casinos and golf courses in various parts of the world. He has taken a similar approach to the presidency, renaming the since defunct US Institute of Peace, the Donald J Trump US Institute of Peace. The White House is pushing to put Trump’s image on a $250 bill marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. The US State Department has said it will issue special passports with Trump’s image and signature to mark the event. Advertisement Trump has also pursued several controversial construction projects in the US capital, including knocking down the east wing of the White House to build a sprawling ballroom. A legal challenge to the project by the National Trust for Historic Preservation was making its way through the federal courts. Workers prepare to remove the name of US President Donald Trump at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC [Matt Kaminsky/EPA] Trump stacked the governing board of the Kennedy Center with loyalists upon taking office. They voted in December to change the name, with ‘Donald J Trump’ added to the building’s facade shortly after. Several artists cancelled performances after the change. Judge Cooper has also temporarily blocked Trump’s plan to close the center for two years for renovations. Trump responded to that ruling by saying he had “no interest in continuing” his involvement with the institution. Adblock test (Why?)
Iranians divided on peace prospects after US-Iran say a deal is near
NewsFeed Iranians gave mixed reactions as Iran and the US said they were close to an interim agreement to end the war. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a memorandum of understanding “has never been closer”, while Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not be party to the deal. Published On 13 Jun 202613 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
Madan Mitra ED Raid: 125 illegal jobs, gold bribes found; Will TMC act against him?
The ED conducted search operations at seven premises linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator and former minister Madan Mitra in Kolkata in connection into the alleged municipality recruitment scam in West Bengal, officials said. Details inside.
IAF AN-32 crash in Assam: Five killed, copilot survives, court of inquiry ordered
Five personnel died in an IAF An-32 aircraft crashed during a routine sortie at Jorhat Air Station, Assam on Saturday, June 13, 2026, confirmed the Indian Air Force. Check who they are.
India’s emergency alert system faces temporary suspension after NDMA advisory: Here’s what it means
India’s Cell Broadcast Service, launched in May 2026 for real-time disaster alerts, has been temporarily suspended following an advisory from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Who is Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth? Govt appoints India’s next Chief of Army Staff
In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said the appointment will come into effect from the afternoon of 30 June, 2026. Lt General Seth will take charge upon the retirement of outgoing Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
8th Pay Commission: How much are central government employees likely to get in arrears?
Massive salary hikes are expected under the 8th Pay Commission, but the question which has generated curiosity among the central government employees is: how much money will they receive in arrears? Let us take a look at some illustrative calculations.
Punjab headed for early elections? Arvind Kejriwal drops big hint, declares Bhagwant Mann as AAP’s CM face
A recent remark by Arvind Kejriwal has triggered fresh speculation over early polls in Punjab, even as he reaffirmed Bhagwant Mann as AAP’s chief ministerial face.
Sejal Pawar sent on 15-day forced leave as Mumbai hospital probes her viral comments on male corpses
According to a report by Hindustan Times, the 15-day leave is an interim decision even as the hospital has constituted a five-member committee to take a final decision within a week’s time.