Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1265, A draft Byzantine-Venetian treaty is concluded between Venetian envoys and Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos, but is not ratified by Doge Reniero Zeno. In 1900, Empress Dowager Cixi of China orders all foreigners killed, including foreign diplomats and their families. In 1937, Bruce Trigger, Canadian archaeologist, anthropologist and historian (died 2006) was born. In 1942, Hans Vonk, Dutch conductor (died 2004) was born. In 1942, Thabo Mbeki, South African politician and 2nd President of South Africa was born. In 1948, Britain, France and the United States announce that on June 21, the Deutsche Mark will be introduced in western Germany and West Berlin. Over the next six days, Communists increasingly restrict access to Berlin. In 1953, A United States Air Force C-124 crashes and burns near Tachikawa, Japan, killing 129. In 1958, Peter Altmaier, German jurist and politician, Federal Minister for Special Affairs of Germany was born. In 2012, William Van Regenmorter, American businessman and politician (born 1939) passed away. In 2022, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, Danish politician, minister of foreign affairs (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

National Commission for Transitional Justice takes part in event for ICMP in The Hague

Syrian Arab News Agency

June 18, 2026

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National Commission for Transitional Justice takes part in event for ICMP in The Hague

The Hague, June 18 (SANA) The National Commission for Transitional Justice, represented by Yasmine al-Mashaan, Director of the Commission’s Reparations Department and co-founder of the “Caesar Families” Association, participated in an event organized by the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) in The Hague, commemorating its 30th anniversary. The event was held under the title []

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