Turkiye’s top diplomat, Indonesia’s president discuss $10bn trade goal
The two discuss a range of sectors, including defence, energy, transportation and the halal food industry. Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have held an “extremely productive” meeting in Jakarta as the two countries aim to reach a bilateral trade volume target of $10bn, according to Turkiye’s top diplomat. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation across a range of sectors, including defence, energy, transportation and the halal food industry, Fidan said on X on Wednesday. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “Following our visit to Singapore, our contacts today in Indonesia, our strategic partner, were extremely productive in terms of following up on the multifaceted issues on our agenda,” he wrote. Fidan said the two countries also “thoroughly evaluated” projects aimed at reaching a bilateral trade volume target of $10bn. The target was agreed in April last year, when the leaders of the two countries pledged to deepen ties and pursue “new breakthroughs” in bilateral cooperation, according to Turkish media. For his part, Prabowo expressed appreciation for Turkiye’s support in the repatriation of nine Indonesian citizens who had been abducted by Israel as part of the crackdown on the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 humanitarian mission bound for Gaza. The two sides also exchanged views on developments in the Middle East, with particular attention to Iran and Palestine, according to a statement from Indonesia’s presidency. “As fellow countries in the Global South, Indonesia and Turkiye share the view that regional stability should be maintained through dialogue, diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of disputes,” the statement said. Advertisement Adblock test (Why?)
UK minister condemns violent protests against student’s murder
Henry Nowak’s death has spurred claims by right-wing politicians that the UK has ‘two-tier’ policing that disadvantages white people. British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has condemned as “completely unacceptable” violent, racially charged demonstrations over the case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed by police as he lay dying after his killer falsely claimed to be a victim of a racist attack. The riots on Tuesday were spurred by claims that the United Kingdom has “two-tier justice” that disadvantages white people. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Henry Nowak was murdered in December by Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old British Sikh. This week, a court found Digwa stabbed 18-year-old Nowak five times and then falsely claimed to be the victim of a racist assault. Police initially treated Nowak as a suspect and handcuffed him, before noticing his injuries and trying to resuscitate him. Digwa was sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday, and the case has dominated headlines in the UK, as violent protests against the police erupted in Southampton, the city where Nowak was killed. Police were pelted with chairs, cans, rocks and flares late on Tuesday by hundreds of people in the southern English coastal city. Two people were arrested, and 11 officers and a police dog were injured, police reported. Nowak’s death has triggered debates about policing and knife crime, and inflamed claims by right-wing activists and politicians that there are double standards in the UK’s justice system with a bias against white people. Mahmood accused protesters of hijacking a tragedy to stir up violence against the police. “I thank the police who have tonight shown great bravery and calm in the face of disgraceful violence directed at them,” she said on X, calling on people to listen to the Nowak family’s “powerful call”. Advertisement Outside the court on Monday, Nowak’s father, Mark, criticised the “inhumane and degrading” treatment of his son by the police, but said: “We do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension. We want his story to help make our streets safer for everyone.” After the sentencing, police released bodycam video showing officers not taking Nowak seriously when he told them he had been stabbed and repeatedly said he could not breathe. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was sickened by the video and questions needed to be answered about how “accusations of racism informed the decision-making in this case”. The Independent Office for Police Conduct, which investigates allegations of police wrongdoing, is reviewing the actions of the officers from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. The National Police Chiefs’ Council also said it will review its antiracism guidance in the wake of the killing. Nigel Farage, leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party, said on Tuesday that the case was an example of “two-tier policing” — a right-wing talking point that claims ethnic minorities and immigrants are treated more favourably than white people. Farage urged people to respond to the incident with “pure cold rage” and said, “White lives matter just as much as Black lives.” X owner Elon Musk and British far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, have also expressed outrage at the case and called on people to take to the streets in “Justice for Henry Nowak” protests. Some UK politicians have called for Sikhs to be banned from carrying ceremonial knives, known as kirpans. The judge said Digwa had a small kirpan but also had an 8-inch (21cm) sheathed Sikh dagger that was used as the weapon to kill Nowak. Hampshire Police has apologised, and said in a statement on Tuesday that one of the officers involved in the arrest had resigned, while three others were being treated as witnesses in the investigation. Adblock test (Why?)
Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?
Football’s biggest tournament returns as the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds across three countries. The United States, Mexico and Canada will host matches from June 11 to July 19, with an expanded pool of 48 teams fighting to be crowned world champions. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Here is a detailed breakdown of the 16 stadium venues and 16 cities hosting the event, stretching from Boston, located in the far east of the US, to Vancouver on the west coast of Canada, and to Guadalajara in central Mexico. Al Jazeera also has a virtual tour of all the World Cup 2026 stadiums. Stadium and host cities guide: FIFA World Cup 2026 1. Atlanta Stadium Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USCapacity: 75,000Built: 2017Fixtures: ⚽ 15/06: Spain vs Cape Verde (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)⚽ 18/06: Czechia vs South Africa (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)⚽ 21/06: Spain vs Saudi Arabia (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)⚽ 24/06: Morocco vs Haiti (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)⚽ 27/06: Congo DR vs Uzbekistan (7:30 pm ET/23:30 GMT)⚽ 01/07: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)⚽ 07/07: Round of 16 (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)⚽ 15/07: Semifinal (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT) This southern US city of more than 500,000 people is famous for another kind of football (American college football), home to the Atlanta United Major League Soccer (MLS) team, and the site of undoubtedly the most space-age stadium architecture of the host cities, the Atlanta Stadium. Eight FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures will take place in Atlanta, including a semifinal and two other knockout games. Spain, the pre-tournament favourites and reigning European champions, will play two group games here. Advertisement The venue, called the Mercedes-Benz Stadium due to sponsorship, hosted six FIFA Club World Cup matches last year. It boasts a retractable roof and a 360-degree halo video display. Atlanta Stadium also hosts the professional NFL team, the Atlanta Falcons, ice hockey and music concerts [File: Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters] 2. Boston Stadium Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USCapacity: 65,000Built: 2002Fixtures: ⚽ 13/06: Haiti vs Scotland (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)⚽ 16/06: Iraq vs Norway (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)⚽ 19/06: Scotland vs Morocco (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)⚽ 23/06: England vs Ghana (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)⚽ 26/06: Norway vs France (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)⚽ 29/06: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place (4:30 pm ET/20:30 GMT)⚽ 09/07: Round of 16 (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT) Located 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Downtown Boston, this multipurpose stadium serves as the home turf of the National Football League’s (NFL’s) New England Patriots and the MLS’s New England Revolution. The venue has hosted several major tournaments, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2003, the Copa America Centenario, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Boston Stadium – commonly known as Gillette Stadium to fans – underwent a major renovation project ahead of the World Cup, with the ground now boasting the largest outdoor high-definition stadium video board in the country (measuring 22,000 square feet). A general view of Gillette Stadium during the first half of an NFL game [File: Greg M Cooper/AP Photo] 3. Dallas Stadium Location: Arlington, Texas, USCapacity: 94,000Built: 2009Fixtures: ⚽ 14/06: Netherlands vs Japan (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)⚽ 17/06: England vs Croatia (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)⚽ 22/06: Argentina vs Austria (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 25/06: Japan vs Sweden (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT)⚽ 27/06: Jordan vs Argentina (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)⚽ 30/06: Group E runners-up vs Group I runners-up (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 03/07: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up (2 pm ET/18:00 GMT)⚽ 06/07: Round of 16 (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)⚽ 14/07: Semifinal (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT) The biggest stadium of the 2026 World Cup, this venue boasts a whopping 94,000 seats and 25,000 square feet (2,300 square metres) of video displays inside. It will host the most World Cup matches (nine): five group games – including two of defending world champions Argentina – and four knockout ties, which feature a semifinal. Since opening in 2009, the Dallas Stadium has been the home of the five-time Super Bowl champions Dallas Cowboys and has also hosted the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Mexico national team matches. Advertisement The stadium is widely referred to as Jerry World after Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who originally envisioned it as a large entertainment venue. Dallas Stadium, commonly known as AT&T Stadium, has been the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys since 2009 [File: Jeffrey McWhorter/AP Photo] 4. Houston Stadium Location: Houston, Texas, USCapacity: 72,000Built: 2002Fixtures: ⚽ 14/06: Germany vs Curacao (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 17/06: Portugal vs Congo DR (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 20/06: Netherlands vs Sweden (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 23/06: Portugal vs Uzbekistan (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 26/06: Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)⚽ 29/06: Group C winners vs Group F runners-up (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 04/07: Round of 16 (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT) The first NFL facility to have a retractable roof, the multipurpose venue is home to the league’s Houston Texans. Houston Stadium is famous for its “Bull Pen” section, which houses the loudest section of the Texans’ home support. The stadium also doubles up as a football venue. It has hosted an MLS All-Star game, national team fixtures of both the US and Mexico, as well as three games at the Copa America Centenario in 2016. Houston Stadium hosted Super Bowls in 2004 and 2017 [File: Jon Shapley/AP Photo] 5. Kansas City Stadium Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USCapacity: 73,000Built: 1972Fixtures: ⚽ 14/06: Argentina vs Algeria (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)⚽ 20/06: Ecuador vs Curacao (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)⚽ 25/06: Tunisia vs Netherlands (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT)⚽ 27/06: Algeria vs Austria (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)⚽ 03/07: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place (9:30 pm ET/01:30 GMT next day)⚽ 11/07: Semifinal (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day) Home to the NFL Kansas City Chiefs, this venue was certified by Guinness World Records as the loudest outdoor sports venue in the world for reaching a
Mexico and Canada push to extend USMCA trade pact
NewsFeed Mexico and Canada have backed extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years as negotiations over its future continue. The proposal comes amid an ongoing trade dispute with the United States. Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
Tunisian court sentences Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi to life in prison
Opposition leader and dozens of other defendants handed lengthy prison terms for ‘forming a terrorist alliance’. Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026 A Tunisian court has handed down sentences ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment against opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi and dozens of other defendants in the so-called “secret apparatus” case involving the Ennahdha party. The Tunis Court of First Instance on Tuesday sentenced Ghannouchi, the leader of Ennahdha and a former parliamentary speaker, to life in prison plus 30 years on terrorism-related charges, reported Tunis Afrique Presse, Tunisia’s official news agency. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Eleven other defendants, including Ali Laarayedh, an adviser to former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh, were handed life sentences in addition to prison terms of up to 96 years, Tunis Afrique Presse reported. Thirteen others were handed prison terms of between 10 and 48 years, according to the news agency. The court found Ghannouchi and the other defendants guilty of “forming a terrorist alliance” and other crimes, including “placing skills and expertise at the disposal of a terrorist alliance and of persons linked to terrorist crimes”, according to Tunis Afrique Presse. The court ordered all defendants to be placed under administrative monitoring for five years. Authorities opened the case against Ghannouchi and his co-defendants in early 2022 following a complaint by the public prosecutor’s office and lawyers for the families of leftist politicians Chokri Belaid and Mohamed Brahmi, vocal Ennahdha critics who were assassinated in 2013. Lawyers representing Belaid and Brahmi’s families accused what they called Ennahda’s “secret apparatus” of involvement in the assassinations, as well as “conducting espionage and infiltrating state institutions”. Advertisement Ennahdha denied the allegations, describing them as “politically motivated”. The public prosecutor’s office at the Ariana Court of First Instance initially took up the case, before handing it over to the judicial counterterrorism unit in 2023. In April, Ennahdha said Ghannouchi had been urgently transferred from prison to hospital after a sharp deterioration in his health and called for his immediate release. The opposition National Salvation Front also called for Ghannouchi’s release, citing his deteriorating health. Tunisian security forces arrested Ghannouchi at his home during a Ramadan gathering in 2023, before a court of first instance ordered his imprisonment on charges of making statements that “incite chaos and disobedience”. On April 15, a court sentenced Ghannouchi and three other Ennahdha leaders to 20 years in prison in what came to be known as the “Ramadan soirée case”. Tunisian authorities have denied accusations that Ghannouchi and the other detainees are being held on political grounds. Adblock test (Why?)
Benjamin Netanyahu faces Israeli backlash over Lebanon strategy
NewsFeed Hawkish voices in Israel have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of holding back on bombing Beirut, to appease the Trump Administration and ensure his own political survival. Nida Ibrahim explains. Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
President Trump attempts to end hostilities in Lebanon
NewsFeed Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett reports on US President Trump’s claim of a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt escalation toward Beirut. Israel maintains that the ceasefire is conditional, with the broader situation remaining fragile amid conflicting statements and regional tensions. Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
US Defense Department bars journalists from its press office
Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military. Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026 The United States Department of Defense has barred journalists from its press office, the latest move by the Pentagon to restrict media access since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Acting Pentagon Press Secretary Joel Valdez said on Monday that the administration had re-designated the office as a “Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility” due to its use by speechwriters with access to classified government information. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list “These speechwriters routinely handle classified material and require SIPRNet access,” Valdez said in a statement provided to Al Jazeera, referring to the secure computer network used by the Pentagon to share classified information. “As a result, journalists will no longer be permitted to enter the office space. Access to the office of the Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs and to the Press Secretary remains available by appointment only,” Valdez added, using the Trump administration’s preferred title for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Washington Post first reported the change. The move follows a slew of steps by the Trump administration to curtail the ability of US media outlets to report on the military and other areas of the government. In March, the Defense Department said it would no longer allow media outlets to maintain offices at the Pentagon after a judge sided with The New York Times in a lawsuit challenging the imposition of new rules for obtaining press credentials. The Pentagon also announced that journalists would require an official escort while inside the complex, a policy that The New York Times is seeking to overturn in a separate lawsuit filed in May. Advertisement The National Press Club, the main professional organisation for journalists in the US, condemned the latest restrictions as a “troubling escalation” in the Trump administration’s efforts to curtail media scrutiny of the Pentagon. “Independent reporting on the US military is not optional,” National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr said in a statement. “When journalists are pushed farther from the institutions they cover, the American people are left with less information, less transparency, and less oversight. Any effort to restrict that access should alarm everyone who values a free and informed society.” The Freedom of the Press Foundation, a nonprofit advocacy organisation, also criticised the move. “It’s rare for anything other than disingenuous spin and outright lies to come out of the Pentagon’s press office these days, so it’s hard to imagine what basis they have to call the space classified,” Seth Stern, chief of advocacy at the organisation, told Al Jazeera. “The only thing sensitive or confidential about the information released by Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon is that it’s not true.” Adblock test (Why?)
Woman assaulted by Dutch police at asylum centre speaks to Al Jazeera
NewsFeed Malak Mahmoud, the heavily pregnant woman filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer as her Palestinian husband from Gaza was detained, has spoken to Al Jazeera. Police in Zeist issued a statement saying they are reviewing the use of force and have opened an investigation, but have not responded to Al Jazeera’s request for comment. Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
Colombia’s outsider candidate defied the polls
NewsFeed Colombia’s presidential election is headed to a runoff on June 21. Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda. Professor Jorge Restrepo describes de la Espriella’s rise in the polls as a punishment vote against Colombia’s long-established political class. Published On 1 Jun 20261 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)