Two more men arrested in alleged White House UFC attack plot - UPI.com
President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC CEO Dana White and other guests pose inside the Octagon at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 15, 2026. Pool photo by Evan Vucci/UPI | License Photo June 22 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have»»»
Vance says UN nuclear inspectors will return to Iran as US suspends sanctions
The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country, marking a significant step in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme and stabilising the Strait o»»»
No TikTok, more play: UAE children react to under-15 social media ban
For a generation that has grown up sending TikToks instead of text messages, swapping memes instead of chats, and discovering the world by scrolling, the UAE's new social media restrictions for children under 15 have sparked discussion. Some worry they will lose touch with their friends. Others thi»»»
Trump criticises UK's Starmer after PM's resignation
US President Donald Trump criticized outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday after the Labour leader announced he would resign, saying he had "really hurt himself" over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with Washington. "I think he’s a lovely man," Trump told reporter»»»
Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay
PHILADALEPHIA: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 3-0 victory over Iraq on Monday after a thunderstorm delay turned the Group I clash into an almost four-hour affair. Mbappe, who now sits two goals (16) behind Lionel Messi on th»»»
'I'm out' — Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there's no chance I would support the Republican Party" ahead of the November midterm elections, dismissing the political affiliation he's defended as a pundit for decades, including as one of Fox News Channel's most popular h»»»
Flights cost more this summer — here’s how UAE travellers are still making holidays happen
Dubai: UAE travellers are still planning summer holidays, but rising airfares are changing how and when they book, with travel agents reporting ticket prices up by around 30 to 40 per cent compared to the summer of 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.While summer is »»»
U.S. Senate passes bipartisan housing bill - UPI.com
The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington, D.C. The Senate passed a bipartisan bill Monday aimed at lowering housing costs, sending it to the House of Representatives. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate on Monday passed a bipartisan bill aimed at lo»»»
Two children die in France as heatwave toasts Europe
Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday as much of Europe sweltered through record high temperatures and national authorities launched urgent measures to reduce the impact. The youngsters, aged two and four, were found in their family car in a residential parking lot in the southe»»»
Lebanese president discusses Israel truce with senior US, Qatari officials
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and US Vice President JD Vance discussed a "de-confliction" mechanism for Lebanon on Monday, Aoun's office said, as Vance said the move aimed to prevent spiralling Israel-Hezbollah violence. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nonetheless declared that Israeli f»»»
India's Laxyo enters African underground mining market with $23mn contract at Zambia's Mopani copper mine
Indian mining contractor Laxyo Ltd is entering the African underground mining market with a INR2bn ($23mn) raise-boring contract at Zambia's Mopani Copper Mines, as the company prepares for an initial public offering and seeks to expand beyond its home market. The project will be executed through s»»»
TIIF 2026: Albania looks to Central Asia and Middle Corridor links to Asia
When Albanian President Bajram Begaj addressed the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) on June 17, he was making the case for a relationship that, by his own government's admission, has barely existed for the past three decades. "Some countries are easy to locate on a map, but difficult »»»
From FTSE 100 giant to staff payout crisis: Inside Petrofac’s collapse
Dubai: Petrofac was once one of the biggest names in energy services, with a market value of more than £6 billion, or about Dh27.5 billion, and a place in the FTSE 100. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Its fall was not sudden. A corruption probe, heavy debt, failed rest»»»
Iran rejects Vance's claims of Tehran allowing nuclear inspectors, says interactions with IAEA based on 'safeguards'
Tehran: Iran has pushed back against claims made by US Vice President JD Vance that Tehran had agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors into the country, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stating that the country's engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agen»»»
Brent crude slides to $77.90, Russian Urals down to $61.19
Oil prices were mixed in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors weighed easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against the prospect of additional Iranian crude returning to global markets following a temporary easing of US sanctions. As of 7:59 am Tokyo time, US West Texas Intermediat»»»
Keir Starmer’s resignation is an illusion of democracy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation on Monday exemplifies the cynical sham of ‘democratic renewal’ in a system dominated by globalist plutocratic interests. Starmer stood outside 10 Downing Street and announced that he was stepping down as leader of the Labour Party and head of govern»»»
Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves three dead including suspect
A midday shooting in Montreal killed three people on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian, and the alleged gunman, triggering rare levels of shock across the Canadian city. The bloodshed occurred in a partly Jewish neighbourhood that includes kosher markets and restaurants, but police dec»»»
'Solar maximum': Why the Sun can disrupt satellites, GPS, power grids
It feels like Earth has been experiencing more extreme heat lately. And it may be tempting to blame the Sun. But while the Sun is currently in one of its most active periods in more than a decade, scientists say its greatest immediate impact is not making the planet significantly hotter — it is inc»»»
Israeli PM, DM and Army chiefs reiterate pledge to ‘continue to act decisively to thwart threats’ in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) meets with Defense Minister Israel Katz (L) and IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv on May 26, 2026. (Maayan Toaf/ GPO) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of»»»
Why Hormuz blockade gives US crucial leverage over Iran
Iran is wasting little time moving its oil back into global markets. This came following the easing of naval blockade imposed by the US military around the Strait of Hormuz under an interim agreement that opened the door to 60 days of high-stakes negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme and the»»»
Qatar Charity eye care campaign in Somalia benefits more than 600
Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from philanthropists, Qatar Charity (QC) has successfully concluded a specialised medical campaign to combat eye diseases in Somalia. The initiative, conducted over two weeks at Jalkayo General Hospital in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ga»»»
US temporarily suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return
The United States suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would allow UN nuclear inspectors to return to the country. "We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal," Vance told reporters following talks at Switzerland's luxury Burgenstock r»»»
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
Starting Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slated to visit three Gulf allies that were attacked by Iran during the US and Israeli war: the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. Rubio appears to have his work cut out for him. The US’s Gulf allies were not warned in advance of “Operat»»»
Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, UN says
WASHINGTON: A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to repair divisions and stabilise southern Syria have stalled nearly a year after deadly sectarian violence in a Druze-majority province shook the country. A U.N. investigation in March found more than 1,700 people, most civilian »»»
Andy Burnham: ‘King of the North’ with Downing Street in his sights
LONDON: The man who appears destined to be Britain’s next Labour prime minister received a hero’s welcome in parliament on Monday, after incumbent Keir Starmer announced his resignation. Veteran politician Andy Burnham, fresh from his UK by-election victory last week, was sworn in as an MP. Afterwa»»»
Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, UN says
WASHINGTON: A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to repair divisions and stabilise southern Syria have stalled nearly a year after deadly sectarian violence in a Druze-majority province shook the country. A U.N. investigation in March found more than 1,700 people, most civilian »»»
Teenage girl on the way to a high school in Gaza killed in Israeli strike, relatives say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza: An Israeli strike killed a teenage girl Monday as she walked to her high school to take an exam in Gaza City, relatives said. Raghad Hassan Ashour, 16, was headed to the 11th grade test when the blast occurred in a busy street in the Rimal district, according to a relative, Jam»»»
US-Iran MoU lays groundwork for ceasefire, paves way for final agreement: PM
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran has laid the foundation for ending the war and establishing a negotiation track that paves the way toward a final agreem»»»
What will rid Lebanon of Hezbollah’s influence — the US-Iran MoU or negotiations with Israel?
BEIRUT: US-Iran talks in Switzerland produced what mediators described as “encouraging progress” on Monday, with both sides agreeing to a 60-day roadmap toward a broader deal aimed at ending the regional war. Key early steps include establishing direct communication channels to prevent escalation i»»»
Egypt’s World Cup Awakening: Why One Victory Means Far More Than Three Points
A night that a nation had been waiting nearly a century to celebrate For generations of Egyptians, the FIFA World Cup has been a stage of dreams rather than triumphs. Since Egypt became the first African and Arab nation to appear at the tournament in 1934, World Cup campaigns have largely been stor»»»
Israel the main obstacle to stability in Syria, envoy warns as Security Council reviews transition
NEW YORK CITY: The main obstacle to stability in Syria is Israel, the country’s envoy to the UN told the Security Council, as he also accused the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of undermining a US-brokered deal to end the war with Iran. It came as senior UN officials described the poli»»»
Ebola cases rise above 1,000 in Congo, with more than 250 deaths - UPI.com
A coordinator with U-Reporters, an UNICEF program to engage and inform local communities, wears a protective gown May 29 as he takes part in a campaign to raise awareness about Ebola in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The number of Ebola cases has climbed past 1,000, health offi»»»
Emirates hiring surge: New job vacancies open across Asia, Europe and UAE — eligibility and how to apply
Emirates has announced a major recruitment campaign for its engineering division, rolling out in-person hiring events across multiple countries in July and August 2026, alongside a wider global push for aviation talent. The airline confirmed that recruitment sessions will be held in Sri Lanka, Mala»»»
Four Yemeni children killed by war remnants: official
ADEN, Yemen: Four Yemeni children were killed and eight others wounded in a blast caused by war remnants in the country’s government-controlled south, a military official told AFP on Monday. “The preliminary toll from the tragic incident until now is four children killed, three girls and a boy, in »»»
A look back at Starmer's two years in power following his resignation
Britain's Keir Starmer has announced he's stepping down. The prime minister forced to resign after last month's loses in local elections. Starmer is expected to stay in the role until a new Labour party leader is picked. He is now set to become the country's shortest-serving Labour PM in history.»»»
Agriculture Minister urges heightened wildfire readiness after 396 fires since May 2026
Tunis, June 22 (TAP) - Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Ezzedine Ben Cheikh, on Monday called for strengthening field readiness, ensuring continuous duty shifts and intensifying vigilance and monitoring operations to combat...»»»
Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage
ARLINGTON, Texas: Argentina booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage on Monday as Lionel Messi recovered from an early penalty miss to score a record-breaking double in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J. The defending champions broke through before halftime when Messi initiated a sl»»»
Will Colombia's right-wing hardliner De la Espriella be able to govern?
Colombia on Sunday elected 47-year-old hardliner and millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as the country’s next president just four years after electing Gustavo Petro the first left-wing president in the country's history. De la Espriella won the majority vote and received support from right»»»
As Cuba's power crisis deepens, Havana residents speak out
Cubans are in the grips of a deepening power and fuel crisis – exacerbated by a US oil blockade launched earlier this year – that has left the country's poorest struggling to cope. FRANCE 24's exclusive report found that residents in Havana are now turning against their own government. Under p»»»
US hails 'good progress' with Iran after first round of talks concludes
US Vice President JD Vance has said that a first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland had laid a good foundation for reaching a final deal on ending the Middle East war that the US and Israel began in February. Vance's comments came after he met with Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qa»»»
Cafés, gyms and childcare centres may soon open inside Saudi parks
Dubai: Saudi Arabia is considering a major expansion of commercial and community activities within public parks, under proposed regulations designed to boost neighbourhood economies, enhance quality of life and support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing»»»
Malago elected President of Italian Football Federation
Rome: The extraordinary general assembly of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), meeting in Rome, elected Giovanni Malago as its new president on Monday. Malago, the former president of the Italian National Olympic Committee and the organizing committee for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics»»»
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria
Los Angeles, United States: Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria. Messi swept home a low finish in the 38th minute of the Group J game in Arlington, Texas to take his ca»»»
Where We Are Going Today: Turfah – almond coffee in Riyadh
Finding authentic regional flavors in Riyadh is always exciting, especially when they bring back memories of home. For me, that experience came with Turfah, a takeaway concept specializing in traditional Hijazi-inspired treats and beverages. With the arrival of the Hijri New Year, many families in »»»
Explosion at gas plant kills at least 13, injures dozens in Qatar - UPI.com
The logo of state-owned petroleum company QatarEnergy is shown in front of its headquarters in Doha, Qatar. An explosion at a liquefied natural gas plant in Qatar killed 13 and injured dozens Sunday. Photo by Hannibal Hanschke/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- An explosion at Qatar's largest natural gas plant k»»»
U.N. report: Myanmar military killed more than 700 civilians in 6 months - UPI.com
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called on the international community to re-engage in support for the people of Myanmar as his office reported Myanmar's military is responsible for more than 700 civilian deaths over a six month period. File Photo by Salvatore Di Nolfi/EPA June 2»»»
Tata Electronics cyberattack: How serious is the alleged Apple, Tesla data leak?
Tata Electronics has confirmed it detected a recent “cybersecurity incident” after researchers reported that a ransomware group, World Leaks, had posted purported design and specification files linked to customers Apple and Tesla. According to security researchers cited by Reuters, the group claims»»»
The new Wild West: Only a gun can make an American feel safe these days
It may seem contradictory, but as more Americans opt to pack heat the crime rates are slowly going down. Is America returning to the days of the duels at high noon? Martin Daley and his girlfriend were walking along a forested footpath on the outskirts of Athens, Georgia one evening when they were »»»
Arab Group at UN urges US to remove Syria from terrorism sponsors list, calls for Israeli forces to withdraw
NEW YORK CITY: The Arab Group at the UN has called on the US to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. It argued that the designation, imposed in 1979 while the former Assad regime ruled the country, no longer reflected the realities of the new Syrian state and was hindering its»»»
England and in-form Ghana clash for Group L top spot
DOHA: England and Ghana will battle for top spot in Group L when they meet in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 clash on at Boston Stadium. The match, scheduled for 11:00pm (Qatar time), will be the third fixture in Group L, which also includes Croatia and Panama. Both sides opened their cam»»»