Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 656, Ali becomes Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. In 1921, Abdul Awwal Jaunpuri, Indian Islamic scholar and author (born 1867) passed away. In 1945, William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. In 1949, Lech Kaczyński, Polish lawyer and politician, 4th President of Poland (died 2010) was born. In 1951, Mohammed Al-Sager, Kuwaiti journalist and politician was born. In 1953, The Egyptian revolution of 1952 ends with the overthrow of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and the declaration of the Republic of Egypt. In 1974, Sergey Sharikov, Russian fencer and coach (died 2015) was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1983, Mona Mahmudnizhad, together with nine other women of the Baháʼí Faith, is sentenced to death and hanged in Shiraz, Iran over her religious beliefs. In 2005, Mushtaq Ali, Indian cricketer (born 1914) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Iran’s supreme leader breaks silence on US peace deal
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has publicly responded to the US peace deal for the first time, saying he had a “different opinion” but authorised it anyway. Sky News Washington Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley said it is an indication the Ayatollah has “ceded power” to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering a rare insight into the regime's current power balance.
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