Education Department moves civil rights to Justice Department and disabilities to HHS - UPI.com
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks at an education roundtable on June 11. The department announced Tuesday that it's moving four segments to other agencies. Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The Department of Education will shift two of its major departments, civil»»»
Qatar Foundation expands access to arts across Education City with new online space
Doha, Qatar: Within Education City, the arts are embedded across galleries, public spaces, academic institutions, architecture, and everyday experiences to inspire learning, spark connection, and deepen understanding of the world. And as this landscape continues to grow, Qatar Foundation has launch»»»
Fashion students showcase heritage-inspired collections in Riyadh
RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s fashion sector expands, designers are increasingly drawing inspiration from the Kingdom’s diverse landscape and heritage. This was evident at the Arts and Skills Institute’s 13th cohort showcase, held under the theme “Beyond the Horizon,” where emerging designers reinterpr»»»
Netanyahu says Israel to keep buffer zone in Lebanon as long as needed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday that Israel's "struggle" is not over yet, and that more challenges lie ahead, after the U.S. and Iran signed an MoU to end the war between them, which also inlcudes a clause about stopping the conflict in Lebanon and respecting its sovere»»»
Trump’s 2026 Iran deal differs from Obama’s 2015 JCPOA
The US-Iran agreement to be signed in Geneva on 19 June cannot really be compared to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that former US President Barack Obama’s team negotiated with European, Russian, and Chinese help from 2013-15 to restrain Iran’s nuclear programme. The most obvious di»»»
Connecting creativity with social causes
RIYADH: The Kilmitain event held at Misk in Riyadh on June 16-17 gave creative industry leaders and participants a platform to exchange ideas and learn tangible skills through workshops and panels. The intersection of the creative and social responsibility sectors in the Kingdom continues to evolve»»»
Péter Magyar meets Metsola in Brussels, who agrees on ending the anti-democracy investigations
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar held talks with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Brussels on Thursday, describing the meeting as successful and highlighting what he called a shared commitment to bringing Hungary’s long-running Article 7 procedure to a close by the autumn. The »»»
PRE Group records EGP 72M block trading transaction Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Real estate developer Pioneers Properties For Urban Development (PRE Group) registered a block-trading transaction worth EGP 72 million, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) stated in a bourse disclosure on June 17th. The transaction was executed on 10 million shares.»»»
Rare 400-year-old Quran manuscript in Mecca showcases golden age of Islamic art at Holy Quran Museum
A rare holy Quran manuscript dating back more than 400 years is showcased at Saudi Arabia's Holy Quran Museum in Mecca, offering visitors a striking glimpse into the artistic mastery and cultural legacy of Islamic civilisation. The manuscript, one of the museum's most prized exhibits, dates to the »»»
Residents return to war-ravaged south with hope and sorrow
Adnan Kaour returned on Thursday to check on his home in southern Lebanon's coastal city of Tyre — once known as an idyllic summer getaway spot — just a week after Israel issued warnings for all of its residents to evacuate. The warnings were followed by sweeping airstrikes on the city. What Kaour »»»
US will review its military presence in Europe, Hegseth tells NATO
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war»»»
Tehran comes out as the 'winner' of the initial US - Iran deal
The US and Iran have signed an agreement paving the way to an end of the war between the two countries and starting a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal. Although US President Donald Trump has hailed the deal a success, it has been met with criticism as many denounce concessions made to»»»
Residents return to war-ravaged south with hope and sorrow
Adnan Kaour returned on Thursday to check on his home in southern Lebanon's coastal city of Tyre — once known as an idyllic summer getaway spot — just a week after Israel issued warnings for all of its residents to evacuate. The warnings were followed by sweeping airstrikes on the city. What Kaour »»»
Social enterprise can drive Kingdom’s growth, experts tell Riyadh forum
RIYADH: Social entrepreneurship — the creation of businesses willing to tackle social, cultural, or environmental challenges — can play a major role in Saudi Arabia’s development, experts in the nonprofit sector told an event in Riyadh this week. The Social Entrepreneurship Week organized by the En»»»
Dubai Police recover tourist's lost money and transfer it abroad in hours
Dubai: Dubai Police have recovered cash lost by an Arab tourist in a shopping centre and transferred it to her bank account in her home country, locating it within two hours and reaching her shortly after she had already left the UAE. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now »»»
Amazon to buy Middle Eastern online retailer Souq.com
Amazon.com Inc has agreed in principle to buy Dubai-based internet retailer Souq.com, one of the best-known names in the Middle East’s online shopping market, sources familiar with the deal said on Wednesday. Souq.com, which sells consumer electronics, fashion, household items and other goods, lays»»»
Israel seized more land from neighbors since 2023 than it has in decades
Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of swaths of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria that amount to its biggest expansion of militarily occupied lands in decades. It is an area larger than many major cities — roughly 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) — and Israel has said it p»»»
PM Radev to Attend European Council Meeting in Brussels
Prime Minister Rumen Radev will take part in the regular meeting of the European Council in Brussels on June 18 and 19, the Government Information Service said on Thursday. EU heads of state and government will discuss key international and European issues, including the Multiannual Financial Frame»»»
Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"
Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”. There has been no confirmation or denial from the government mini»»»
TIIF 2026: Russian PM praises strong economic ties with Uzbekistan
In a show of the pragmatic good relations that continue between Russia and Uzbekistan, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin praised the economic and trade ties between the two countries at the plenary session of the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) on June 17. “Russia is amo»»»
Arab-German business forum opens in Berlin as leaders seek deeper investment ties
Berlin, June 18 (SANA) The 29th Arab-German Business Forum opened on Thursday in Berlin, bringing together senior government officials, diplomats, and business leaders from across the Arab world and Germany to discuss expanding economic cooperation and investment opportunities. The opening session »»»
Israel seized more land from neighbors since 2023 than it has in decades
JERUSALEM: Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of swaths of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria that amount to its biggest expansion of militarily occupied lands in decades. It is an area larger than many major cities — roughly 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) — and Israel ha»»»
Indians turn back to medieval stepwells as water runs low
NEW DELHI: Once a community gathering space, the Bansilalpet stepwell in Secunderabad had for decades been reduced to a neighborhood dumping ground. Only a few years ago, an urban restoration initiative revived its 18th-century glory, drawing attention to India’s traditional water systems and their»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call from HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. During the call, they reviewe»»»
Deputy PM Pekanov Calls for Preserving EU Cohesion Policy
Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov Thursday called preserving the European Union's cohesion policy. Speaking during a National Meeting of Local and Central Executive Authorities in Sofia, organized by the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), he sai»»»
Israeli officials refuse Lebanon concessions, say 'Israel is the loser' in US-Iran deal
Israeli officials have described the emerging Washington-Tehran deal as a deeply disappointing and problematic development that falls far short of Israel’s strategic goals. "This is not what we hoped for," defense officials told Israeli Ynetnews. According to these sources, the Israeli military is »»»
Qatar affirms importance of enhancing women's participation in peace and security efforts
Geneva: The State of Qatar reaffirmed the importance of enhancing women's participation in peace and security efforts, stressing that women are a fundamental pillar in achieving sustainable peace and building more stable and prosperous societies. This came in a statement delivered by HE Permanent R»»»
Trump demanded unconditional surrender. Iran forced a deal
DUBAI: On March 6, at the height of the US-Iran war, President Donald Trump delivered an ultimatum to Tehran. “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” he declared, signalling confidence that overwhelming military pressure would force Iran to capitulate. More than three mont»»»
What’s in Rupert Lowe’s rape gangs report?
At least 250,000 British girls suffered sickening sexual abuse by Pakistani gangs, who were enabled by police, social workers, and even Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to commit “child rape on an industrial scale,” British MP Rupert Lowe’s ‘Rape Gang Report’ has detailed. Published on Tuesday, the 218»»»
Two international networks active in drug trafficking, extortion and contract killings dismantled
Tunis, June 18 (TAP)- Two international criminal networks active in drug trafficking, money laundering, extortion and contract killings were dismantled, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.A total of 25 people - leaders and members of these two...»»»
UAE launches upgraded Edu Hub to simplify university admissions process
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has launched an updated version of its registration and admissions platform, Edu Hub, aimed at making the university application process easier and more efficient for students across the UAE. The platform, developed in col»»»
Press Review - 'Catastrophic capitulation': Why US and Israel are the biggest losers in Iran deal
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 18: An Israeli paper slams the US's deal with Iran as a "catastrophic capitulation". While Trump sees the US as the big winner, the press says Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz shows that it has set a new status quo. Also, EU leaders scramble to find anti-C»»»
Transport Ministry attends GCC Transport Ministers’ Extraordinary Committee Meeting
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport took part in the 29th extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Transport Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held via videoconference. The ministers in attendance discussed the implementation of the directives of the GCC country leaders du»»»
Revolut’s goal: 20 million retail customers by the end of 2026
Revolut, the fintech company with over 70 million customers globally, has appointed Wiktor Stopa to lead the Growth and Marketing Department for Central and Eastern Europe. Wiktor is also responsible for coordinating the same types of activities in Western Europe. BR sat down with him to ask him ab»»»
Trump Pledges Fair Nile Settlement During Talks with El-Sisi
Évian-les-Bains, France — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump held talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, focusing on Middle East stability, Gaza, the recently announced US-Iran agreement and the long-running dispute over the Grand Ethi»»»
Israel holds 'stubborn' talks with U.S. to keep troops in south Lebanon, report says
Israel is holding negotiations with the United States as it seeks to maintain its troop deployment in southern Lebanon, media reports said, as the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to end the war including in Lebanon, although Israel and Hezbollah aren't parties to the agreement. Iran insists Israel must»»»
Sharjah to divert traffic at Imran Bin Taryam and Ahmed Bin Hadid roundabouts
Sharjah's Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) will implement temporary traffic diversions at the Imran Bin Taryam and Ahmed Bin Hadid roundabouts from Sunday as work begins on a project to convert the two roundabouts into signal-controlled intersections. The authority said the changes form part of»»»
New poultry farm opened in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
A new poultry farm Kirovets has been opened in Kyrgyzstan. It can produce up to 180,000 eggs per day and will create 25 new jobs. The poultry farm is part of the Tri T breeding poultry farm. According to the company, together with its other production facilities, it meets approximately 16.5 percent»»»
TIIF 2026: Uzbekistan's $4 trillion Islamic finance opportunity
Uzbekistan is an unusual case in the Islamic world. Its population of nearly 40mn is overwhelmingly Muslim — around 90% — yet the country has operated since independence as a resolutely secular state, with a conventional western-style banking system inherited from the Soviet era. Islamic finance ha»»»
Europe’s defence push creates new opportunities for Romanian industry – EY analysis
The political and strategic decisions adopted at NATO and European Union level mark the beginning of a new economic cycle for the defence industry. The accelerated increase in military budgets, the adoption of unprecedented investment targets, and the pressure on existing production capacities are »»»
PM Says Bulgaria Won't Allow Russia Sanctions that Harm Bulgarian Economy
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Thursday that Bulgaria won't allow sanctions against Russia, that harm the Bulgarian economy. "We won't allow sanctions against Russia, that impact negatively the Bulgarian economy," he told reporters ahead of the opening of a national meeting of local and central ex»»»
President Sadyr Japarov to visit Albania in 2027 - | 24.KG
Talks between President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, have concluded as part of his first official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. They discussed the development of cooperation between the two countries. Sadyr Japarov stated that Kyrgyzstan vi»»»
UAE announces social media ban for under-15s: official news agency
Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a decision regulating children's access to social media platforms. This resolution, passed in its cabinet, aims to enable children to benefit from it within a safe, balanced and age-appropriate digital environment. The decision comes in light of the increasi»»»
Eye on Africa - Ghana's Partey denied entry into Canada over rape allegations
A Canadian court has dismissed Ghanaian star midfielder Thomas Partey's appeal against the government's refusal of his visa last week, meaning he won't be able to play at the World Cup. Partey is facing seven charges of rape in the UK; he denies the allegations. Next, Kenyan Pre»»»
First Lady shows guest from Albania Ruh-Ordo Cultural Center - | 24.KG
An ethnocultural program was presented to the First Lady of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aigul Japarova, and the First Lady of the Republic of Albania, Armanda Begaj, at the Ruh-Ordo Cultural Center named after Chingiz Aitmatov in Cholpon-Ata. During the event, guests were introduced to the rich cultural h»»»
Ukraine hits Moscow with 'large-scale' attack, oil refinery strike 'justified', Zelensky says
Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery and sparking fires in and around the capital. The attack on the oil refinery was a "justified response" to Russian strikes in Ukraine, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.»»»
POLITICO: New Bulgarian PM Radev Under Scrutiny as EU Braces for Sanctions Debate on Russia
European Council in Brussels opens amid expectations that Bulgaria’s new Prime Minister Rumen Radev could play a more assertive role in shaping EU debates on Ukraine, the budget and foreign policy, Politico reports. Radev, formerly president, is now attending his first European Council summit as he»»»
UAE sets minimum social media use age at 15, media office says
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Thursday approved a resolution setting the minimum age for social media use at 15, the government’s media office said, making it the first Arab country to introduce such a measure. The resolution prohibits children under 15 from creating or using pe»»»
UAE universities hit record QS Rankings 2027: Eight institutions achieve all-time highs
Dubai: For the first time, a UAE institution has broken into the global top 150. Khalifa University climbed from 177th to 147th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, released on June 18, a landmark result for the country's higher education sector. Overall, nine of the UAE's 12 ranked universiti»»»
The world gives $2.5t to charity every year. Is it making enough impact?
London: At the Giving and Impact Summit 2026 in London, UAE Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy Badr Jafar said global philanthropic giving is approaching $2.5 trillion a year, and that greater focus is now needed on improving the impact of donations rather than increasing the amount of fun»»»