National platform for administrative procedures to be officially launched in September
Tunis, June 30 (TAP)- The National Platform for Administrative Procedures will be officially launched next September. The platform, dubbed Dalil, is geared towards citizens and the administration, Director General of Administrative Reforms and...»»»
Chile faces mining labor shortage amid investment boom - UPI.com
Chile will need to add nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade to support a planned $104.549 billion mining investment pipeline. File Photo by Sebastian Padilla/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- Chile will need to add nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade to support a pla»»»
Colorado primaries to see closely watched contests - UPI.com
Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., faces a primary challenge in Tuesdays elections in his state. File Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- Colorado voters must turn in their ballots by 7 p.m. MDT Tuesday in the state's primary elections to have their vote count in several hotly c»»»
Oman Offers US Post-Conflict Plan on Fees for Passing Through Hormuz Strait - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Oman has offered the United States a post-war plan on collecting payments for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Washington's public calls to keep the waterway toll-free, media reported on Tuesday, citing an Iranian official and diplomats with the knowledge»»»
Syria, UK explore expanded economic and industrial cooperation
Damascus, June 30 (SANA) Syria’s Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar met with a British businessmen delegation and representatives of British economic institutions on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance economic, industrial, and commercial cooperation between the two countries. The meeting,»»»
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi sets Guinness World Records title with 55 waterslides
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially earned a Guinness World Records title after becoming the waterpark with the most waterslides in the world, with a total of 55 slides. The record was announced during a special ceremony at the waterpark, where Dr Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO»»»
Bulgaria Sees First Monthly Price Drop Since 2025, Inflation Forecast to FallOpinions
The National Statistical Institute’s preliminary estimates point to a cooling inflation trend in Bulgaria in June 2026, with annual price growth expected to slow to 5.6% compared to 6.9% in May, which marked a near three-year peak. On a monthly basis, consumer prices are projected to fall by 0.8%, »»»
Female unemployment in Saudi Arabia falls to 9 per cent in latest labour market data
Dubai: Saudi Arabia's unemployment rate among its citizens fell to 6.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, with unemployment among Saudi women declining to 9 per cent, according to new Labour Force Survey data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The figures represent a fur»»»
Egyptian, Russian customs sign agreements of cooperation
Egyptian Customs Authority and its Russian counterpart have signed agreements of mutual administrative assistance and protocols for cooperation in field of value and subsequent review between customs authorities. The two sides have also signed protocols to exchange information about the value of th»»»
Egyptian Banks Raise Deposit Rates as Loan Demand Strengthens
Egyptian banks are intensifying competition for Egyptian pound deposits as strengthening demand for local-currency lending prompts lenders to secure additional funding to support expanding credit activity. Several state-owned and private banks have recently increased returns on selected savings pro»»»
In south Lebanon, Netanyahu says Israel will stay as long as Hezbollah 'threatens' it
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, vowing that the Israeli army would stay in the area as long as Hezbollah remained a "threat". His comments came after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement under U.S. sponsorship last week to supposed»»»
Shura Council says human rights priority in its legislative and oversight work
Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council affirmed that human rights are a firmly established priority in its legislative and oversight work. This stems from the Council's constitutional responsibilities and is in line with the State of Qatar's strong commitment to protecting and promoting human rights, under»»»
Qatar Red Crescent launches cardiac surgery program in Northwest Syria
Damascus: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a specialist cardiac care program in northwestern Syria, establishing heart surgery and cardiac catheterization services in Idlib province to improve access to treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease. In a statement on Tuesday,»»»
Countries request urgent UN debate on Sudan’s Al-Obeid
GENEVA: The UN Human Rights Council has received a request for an urgent debate on the situation in Sudan’s al-Obeid, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. “That will most likely take place on Friday,” Pascal Sim, a spokesperson for the council, told a press briefing in Geneva. The request »»»
France estimates May heatwaves caused 300 excess deaths
PARIS: France recorded at least 300 excess deaths during unusually early heatwaves in May that triggered amber alerts in 17 departments, French Health Ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said the toll was a preliminary estimate based on unconsolidated all-cause mortality data and mostly com»»»
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
WASHINGTON: A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a lon»»»
Dwayne Bacon extends with Dubai Basketball until 2028
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball has secured the future of one of its key players, with Dwayne Bacon signing a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028. The American forward played a major role during the 2025-26 season, establishing himself as one of the team’s primary offensive weapons»»»
Estonia images show machine guns on Russian LNG carrier in Baltic
VILNIUS: Estonia has released images showing machine guns and sandbags mounted on a Russian-flagged liquefied natural gas carrier in the Baltic Sea this spring, signalling a more confrontational stance by Moscow in protecting its civilian fleet. The surveillance images show fortified machine gun po»»»
US and GCC sanction Hezbollah 'financial institutions and senior officials'
The member states of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) on Tuesday announced joint designations targeting "multiple key components of Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure, including five entities and 16 individuals," the U.S. Treasury said. The TFTC comprises all six Gulf Cooperation C»»»
Kuwaiti emir, crown prince and PM receive Turki bin Mohammed
RIYADH: Kuwaiti emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah discussed bilateral ties with Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd, minister of state and member of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. Prince Turki visited Kuwait with a delegation to discuss ways to strengthen relations»»»
Djuric: Serbia regional leader in AI development
BELGRADE - Closing a two-day AIability 2026 conference in Belgrade, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Tuesday Serbia was the first southeast European country to have adopted a systemic approach to development of artificial intelligence and positioned itself as a regional leader, which he noted was al»»»
New passport fees announced for Indian expats in UAE from July 1
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, and the Consulate General of India, Dubai, have officially announced the revised fee structure for passport and related services, effective July 1, 2026. The new rates announced on Tuesday will apply uniformly across the Embassy, the Consulate and »»»
Eight Arrests over EUR 900 Subsidy Fraud Made in Sofia at European Prosecutors' Request
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), eight suspects, including a public official, were detained in Sofia on Tuesday over a total of approximately EUR 900,000 fraudulently claimed and received as employment benefits, the EPPO said in a press release. It specified that th»»»
Supreme Court rejects Trump's effort to ban birthright citizenship - UPI.com
News anchors are seen outside the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., as the court releases their final opinions before summer recess on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt»»»
Argentine beef exports to U.S. surge on higher tariff quota - UPI.com
People observe livestock at the Agricultural Market in Canuelas, Argentina, on Jan. 14. File Photo by Matias Martin Campaya/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- Argentine beef exports to the United States have risen sharply, driven by an expansion of the U.S. duty-free import quota and stronger demand as the U.S. »»»
Saudi stock market closes higher
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's main stock index ended Tuesday's session up 7.77 points to stand at 10,799.92, with trading value reaching SAR 5.5 billion. A total of 305 million shares were traded, with 164 companies posting gains while 88 recorded declines. In contrast, the parallel market index (NOMU) lo»»»
Australia holds West Indies to 125-7 in World Cup semi-final
London: Australia restricted the West Indies to 125-7 in their Women's World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Tuesday. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews top-scored with 30 but her side were derailed by a collapse that saw four wickets lost for 12 runs in 17 balls as they tamely slumped to 59-4 after»»»
Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy: Sheikh Hamdan reviews key education programmes
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed the progress of key education initiatives under Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy during a meet»»»
Is Europe approaching a strategic turning point? New Al-Habtoor Research Center report explores three possible futures by 2040
As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»
Is Europe approaching a strategic turning point? New Al-Habtoor Research Center report explores three possible futures by 2040
As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery targets the town of Beit Yahoun in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery targets the town of Beit Yahoun in southern Lebanon 30-06-2026 17:20 PM Latest News Urgent News A»»»
President Nominates Pavel Gaydarov for Anti-Corruption Commission Member
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has nominated Pavel Todorov Gaydarov for member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the presidential Press Secretariat said on Tuesday. Non-profit legal persons, the Supreme Bar Council, higher educational establishments and research organizations have seven days af»»»
Qatar World Cup Photography Exhibition opens in Mexico City coinciding 2026 tournament
Mexico City: A selection of photographs from the "After the Game" exhibition, first shown at the Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar, has been included in a new exhibition in Mexico City exploring the legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The works form part of "Journeys to Greatness: Qatar 2022 Legacy»»»
Es'hailSat executive says €295m satellite project set for 2030 launch
Doha: Qatar's satellite operator Es'hailSat has said its third satellite project will cost around €295m ($347m) and is expected to be launched in 2030, as the company expands its satellite communications capabilities. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Es'hailSat Chief Executive Ali Ahmed Al Kuwa»»»
Starovic, Austria's Bauer discuss Serbia's EU integration process, reform agenda
VIENNA - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic met on Tuesday in Vienna with Austrian Minister for Europe, Integration and Family Claudia Bauer to discuss Serbia’s progress in the EU integration process, implementation of a reform agenda and current affairs in the EU accession p»»»
Witkoff, Kushner to discuss cease-fire with Iran in Qatar - UPI.com
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks at a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 28, 2026. Iranian and U.S. envoys will travel to Doha, Qatar, to discuss the cease-fire with Qatari intermediaries. Photo by Iran MFA/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- American and Iranian delegates are»»»
From chats to charges: WhatsApp messages land users in UAE courts
An angry message sent in seconds on WhatsApp can escalate into a costly legal dispute, leading to substantial fines, compensation orders, and in some cases additional penalties extending well beyond the digital sphere. As instant messaging platforms and social media applications become deeply embed»»»
Media watchdog CPJ reviews Gaza journalist death toll amid Hamas obituaries row, internal dispute
LONDON: The Committee to Protect Journalists has announced a review of its database of journalists killed in Gaza after finding that some listed individuals had been identified as Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad combatants — a decision that has drawn criticism and exposed divisions within the or»»»
15 in a row: Abdul Latif Jameel Motors wins Toyota’s Gold Award
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, is celebrating its 15th consecutive Gold Award in the 2025 Toyota Distributor Award Program by Toyota Motor Corporation. The Gold Award is presented to distributors who demonstrate an unwavering com»»»
Saudi Cabinet condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has strongly condemned continued Iranian attacks against Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as threats to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency following a cabinet meeting chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques »»»
Lajovic defeated in Wimbledon first round
LONDON - Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic has failed to qualify for the Wimbledon second round after a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 defeat to world number seven Taylor Fritz of the US in the opening round on Tuesday. Fritz, who won after an hour and 41 minutes of play, is now 3-1 head-to-head against Lajovic, »»»
Rossiya Segodnya Signs Partnership Deal With Vietnamese Newspaper
Rossiya Segodnya Media Group and Vietnamese newspaper Nhan Dan have signed a cooperation agreement on the exchange of English- and Russian-language content. The signing ceremony took place at the media group's headquarters in Moscow.The agreement was signed by Rossiya Segodnya First Deputy Editor-i»»»
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's birthright citizenship order
Washington: In a major blow to President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down his executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship, ruling that the Constitution guarantees American citizenship to children born in the United States regardless of their parents' immigration»»»
‘Waiting like torture’: Turks despair as Schengen visa delays mount
ISTANBUL: Outside the EU’s visa application center in an Istanbul shopping mall, a large crowd waits patiently, clutching thick folders and scanning lists of required documents one last time, their anxiety palpable as they await the security guard’s call. With top European Union officials in Ankara»»»
King Faisal Hospital in Madinah delivers 23,443 treatment sessions for cancer patients in 2025
RIYADH: The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Madinah delivered 23,443 chemotherapy sessions in 2025, increasing its treatment capacity by 27 percent from 2024 as part of its long-term mission to provide world-class healthcare in the Kingdom. The Madinah branch opened in 2021, »»»
NASA maps quake devastation as Venezuela death toll tops 1,700 - UPI.com
A preliminary NASA satellite assessment estimated that 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed by earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Photo by Henry Chirinos/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- A preliminary satellite assessment by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration estimated that 58,870 building»»»
Vucic, EU ambassadors discuss enlargement policy, Serbia's EU path
BELGRADE, June 30 (Tanjug) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday with the ambassadors of EU member states at a working lunch that marked the conclusion of Cyprus's Council of the EU presidency. "An excellent discussion, during a working lunch, with the ambassadors of EU member states »»»
Record heat to break with violent storms with fresh highs
Hungary’s historic heatwave may exit in a barrage of violent storms, but not before further records fall. After a brutally hot Monday, conditions remain unchanged today — and meteorologists say the all-time national heat record may already have been equalled or narrowly missed within the past few h»»»
Indian passport fees in UAE jump up to 75% from July 1
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, and the Consulate General of India, Dubai, have officially announced the revised fee structure for passport and related services, effective July 1, 2026. The new rates announced on Tuesday will apply uniformly across the Embassy, the Consulate and »»»
Dubai Police warn of fake travel deals ahead of summer holidays
Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a public alert cautioning residents against fraudulent online travel and tourism offers, as part of the force's ongoing #BewareOfFraud awareness campaign. The advisory urges the public to stay alert to scammers capitalising on the peak summer travel season by pushing»»»