Today in News History

On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1919, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police fire a volley into a crowd of unemployed war veterans, killing two, during the Winnipeg general strike. In 1924, Ezzatolah Entezami, Iranian actor (died 2018) was born. In 1931, David Kushnir, Israeli Olympic long-jumper (died 2020) was born. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1985, Braathens SAFE Flight 139 is hijacked on approach to Oslo Airport, Fornebu. Special forces arrest the hijacker and there are no fatalities. In 1986, Assi Rahbani, Lebanese singer-songwriter and producer (born 1923) passed away. In 2001, A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, indicts 13 Saudis and a Lebanese in the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia that killed 19 American servicemen. In 2001, Soad Hosny, Egyptian actress and singer (born 1942) passed away. In 2012, Sunil Janah, Indian photographer and journalist (born 1918) passed away. In 2014, Walter Kieber, Austrian-Liechtenstein politician, 7th Prime Minister of Liechtenstein (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Hezbollah chief says would respond to any violation from Israel

Middle East Eye

June 21, 2026

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Hezbollah chief says would respond to any violation from Israel Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Sunday that Israel will not stay in Lebanon, adding that the group would respond to any violation from the Israeli side. His statements came as Israeli officials say that troops are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon, despite an agreed ceasefire that took effect on Friday.

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