NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia, speaking on behalf of the Arab Group, reaffirmed support for a two-state solution and called for an immediate and sustained flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza during a United Nations Security Council emergency session on the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave,»»»

Temperatures in the UAE are expected to reach as high as 47°C in inland areas today, while forecasters warned of humid conditions, possible fog and a chance of rainfall in eastern parts of the country later this week. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the weather would be fair to partly»»»

ZURICH/DUBAI/WASHINGTON: US and Iranian negotiators were set to begin talks in Switzerland on Sunday aimed at advancing a fragile ceasefire and laying the groundwork for a broader agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and regional security, even as the two sides clashed over Tehran’s claim that it ha»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Observer newspaper said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, though a government source said Starmer remained focused on getting on with the job of governing. The threat to Starmer’s position, which has been buildi»»»

Social media platform X has declined to remove a post by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling for the destruction of Lebanon, despite its rules prohibiting threats and incitement targeting people on the basis of ethnicity, national origin or religion. Published on Friday, the »»»

QNA Doha Qatar Chamber organised a Qatar-German roundtable titled “Qatar and North Rhine-Westphalia: Connecting Markets and Creating Opportunities,” aimed at strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two sides and opening new avenues for private-sector partnerships. The event wa»»»

Tribune News Network Mexico City and Doha Mexico’s Ministry of Culture, through the Centro de Cultura Digital (CCD), in partnership with Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative and with the collaboration of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, unveiled Journeys to Greatness: Qatar 2022 Legacy, a »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha For decades, Qatar has remained one of Lebanon’s most reliable partners, providing sustained diplomatic, humanitarian and economic support aimed at preserving the country’s stability, sovereignty and development. As Lebanon continues to face economic challenges, political unc»»»

Marrakesh, June 21 (SANA) Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmad al-Yamahi met Saturday with Guglielmo Picchi, Chairman of Italy’s State Export Credit Agency SACE, to discuss ways to boost economic and investment cooperation between Arab states and Italy. The Arab Parliament said in a statement»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Two systems of violence — one entrenched in the occupied West Bank and enabled by the Israeli state, the other born of Gaza’s ruin and enforced by Hamas — are closing in on the same population from opposite directions, the chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inqui»»»

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa continued to attract fresh capital and strategic backing this week, with funding rounds, acquisitions and investments across sectors including artificial intelligence, fintech, and logistics. UAE-based data and artificial intelligence company»»»

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society has claimed in a statement that, according to data from the Ministry of Education, 65 high-school students are currently in Israeli custody and have been unable to take this year’s secondary school examinations. The incarcerated students, the society sai»»»

The West should not have expelled Russia from the G8, US President Donald Trump has said, adding that keeping Moscow in the group could have prevented the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Trump made the remarks in a wide-ranging interview with Axios published on Friday, in which the US p»»»

AMMAN — A board member of Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and First Vice President of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Nabil Khatib noted on Saturday bilateral trade grew in 2025, with Jordanian exports to Germany rising by 92.4 per cent to JD59 million, against JD718 million in imports.A deleg»»»

AMMAN — The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Arab Mining Company (AMC) under which SSIF will explore the potential acquisition of a stake in the Arab Phosphate Mining Company, AMC's wholly owned subsidiary developing a phosphate fertiliser man»»»

AMMAN — President of the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) Fathi Jaghbir affirmed on Saturday that the manufacturing industries form the "backbone" of the Kingdom's industrial sector, with its total output reaching around $21 billion annually, while intermediate consumption stands at some $11.6 bill»»»

TOKYO: CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey conducted a series of site visits to specialized medical and research centers in the US last week. The visits aimed to leverage global expertise in the latest technologies, as well as developments within advanced therapies and b»»»

Tunis, June 20 (TAP/Interview by Wided Medfai) - Tunisia holds an advanced position at both the Arab and African levels in the conservation and management of genetic resources, thanks to the expertise and specialised programmes it has developed...»»»

Share: Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Friday, June 19, 2026. Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement. The»»»

LA PAZ: Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency across the Latin American country on Saturday after more than six weeks of road blockades and protests demanding his resignation, saying he had exhausted “all avenues of dialogue.” The decision came hours after Paz signed an agree»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz on Saturday ordered the Israeli army to halt its operations in Lebanon while maintaining its positions, Israeli reports said. Israel's army chief also ordered a ceasefire in Lebanon at the end of a security evaluation meetin»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE recorded its highest temperature of the day at 49.4°C in Sweihan, Al Ain, on Saturday, as the country prepared for the start of astronomical summer amid forecasts of continued intense heat and the possibility of temperatures exceeding 50°C in the coming weeks. According to the Na»»»

US President Donald Trump turned up the heat on a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him at the G7 summit and blaming the clash between the two heads of state on tensions over Iran and NATO. US President Donald»»»

MANILA: Filipino hoteliers and businesses gathered on Saturday for the Philippines’ first halal and Muslim-friendly tourism forum in Manila, as they seek to capture the growing Muslim travel market. Tourism is a key sector for the Philippines, contributing more than 8 percent to its gross domestic »»»

Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane on Saturday over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of its deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. Israeli troops battled Hezbollah fighters while its warplanes conducted deadly strikes i»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has issued a decision prohibiting children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms altogether, as part of efforts to protect them from digital risks and harmful online content. The key provisions of the decision include: Restrictions: Children within this ag»»»

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement. The persistent fighting threatened an interim agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Could Israel' Net»»»

On March 2nd, Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into the war when it launched rockets at Israel in what it said was revenge for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Since then, Israel's campaign has killed more than 3,900 people and displaced 20% of the population. The humanitarian situation on the ground»»»

Cairo: The International Union for Training and Development (IUTD) concluded the the First Arab Gulf Conference for Training and Development, on Saturday. The conference's recommendations will be submitted to civil service bureaus and human resources' departments across Arab countries to help impro»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia reaffirmed the importance of strengthening international cooperation to ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence and to harness its potential for advancing sustainable development. On behalf of the Arab Group, the Kingdom delivered a statement during the UN General»»»

WARSAW: A decision by the Polish president to strip Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland’s highest state honor was beneficial to Moscow, which has an interest in seeing Kyiv in conflict with its allies, Ukrainian officials said. President Karol Nawrocki announced Friday he will strip Zelen»»»

RIYADH: On a quiet street in Riyadh, behind an ordinary door and inside a modest room packed with amplifiers, guitars and recording equipment, some of Saudi Arabia’s heaviest music is being created. For years, Saudi rock and metal musicians faced a common problem: finding a place that understood th»»»

The Italian government closed ranks on Friday to slam US President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested America’s longtime European ally had had enough of Trump’s boasting and criticism. Ital»»»

Beijing: The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is leveraging the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) 2026 as a new platform to further strengthen the global presence of Emirati publishing, building on momentum generated by the UAE's participation as Guest of Honour at this year's event. The »»»

Dubai: The UAE has cemented its position among the world's leading economies after ranking 10th globally in the 2026 Best Countries report, becoming the only Arab nation to secure a place in the top 10 and the highest-ranked country in the Middle East. The ranking, published by the Wharton School o»»»

DUBAI: Dutch-Moroccan-Egyptian model Imaan Hammam showed her support for Morocco’s national football team on Friday as the Atlas Lions secured a 1-0 victory over Scotland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match in Boston. Hammam attended the fixture at Boston Stadium, sharing a series of updates»»»

Israel carried out deadly strikes in south Lebanon on Saturday and Hezbollah maintained it had the right to respond, hours after the United States announced a renewed ceasefire in fighting that had strained a fledgling deal with Iran. US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pez»»»

La Paz: Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency across the Latin American country on Saturday after more than six weeks of road blockades and protests demanding his resignation, saying he had exhausted "all avenues of dialogue." The decision came hours after Paz signed an agree»»»

Human Rights Watch has accused Bulgarian authorities of approving exports of surveillance technologies to countries with documented human rights concerns, raising new questions about the effectiveness of EU export controls on dual-use equipment. The claims are based on an analysis published by HRW,»»»

Cairo — Egypt Aluminium is moving ahead with plans to establish the country’s first aluminium foil manufacturing facility, marking a significant step in Egypt’s efforts to deepen industrial value chains, reduce import dependence and expand higher-value manufacturing exports. According to market rep»»»

Damascus, June 20 (SANA) Economic relations between Syria and Germany have gained momentum in 2026, reflecting efforts by both countries to strengthen cooperation and advance toward practical partnerships in key sectors, including energy, reconstruction and infrastructure.The growing engagement com»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRNA: Pakistan’s interior minister headed to Tehran for talks with officials 20-06-2026 10:18 AM Latest News Urgent News IRNA: Pakistan’s i»»»

The Article 7 procedure launched against Hungary eight years ago on the basis of the Sargentini Report could be concluded in October, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Friday afternoon at a press conference following the two-day meeting of the European Council in Brussels. Magyar, who attended an»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy warplanes attacked the town of Arab Salim in southern Lebanon 20-06-2026 08:47 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar Correspondent: Israeli drone strike targets Doueir, Nabatieh District 20-06-2026 08:45 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar Corresp»»»

President Iliana Iotova will take part in the 10th gathering of the Kableshkov family in the town of Koprivshtitsa, the presidential press service said. The lineage includes renowned Bulgarian revolutionary Todor Kableshkov. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the courtyard of the Church of the D»»»

General secondary education in Egypt serves as a critical stage in determining students’ academic pathways and future career opportunities. Every year, students enrolled in both the literary and scientific streams sit for the General Secondary Certificate examinations, which represent a decisive mi»»»

Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country's south on Saturday killed five people, despite a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli airstrikes on more tha»»»

US President Donald Trump has denied that the war on Iran has highlighted the limits of his ability to project power, telling Axios on Thursday that “there are no limits.” On Tuesday, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding, extending a 60-day ceasefire and laying the ground for »»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her after the US president claimed she had “begged” him for a photo during this week’s G7 summit in France. According to a dubbed Italian-language version of a phone interview released by broadcaster La7 on »»»