Spotlight - Former Tory MP and military officer on PM Starmer's 'rope-a-dope' week
The British prime minister is once again fighting for his political survival, on the back foot after his defence secretary and armed forces minister quit the government over complaints of a lack of military spending and sufficient commitment to keep Britain safe from the spectre of Russian attack. »»»
G7 summit opens in France with Ukraine war, new US-Iran agreement on agenda
The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran was announced on the eve of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, where leaders from some of the world’s wealthiest nations will begin meeting Monday. Gathered in the Alps through Wednesday, they will also discuss the war i»»»
Israel strikes Beirut, accuses Hezbollah of cease-fire violation - UPI.com
People stand near the site of an apartment targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA June 14 (UPI) -- The Israeli military launched an attack on Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, accusing the group of violating a cease-fire agreement earl»»»
Deadly Russian strikes set landmark Kyiv monastery ablaze
Kyiv, Ukraine: An overnight Russian barrage of missiles killed at least 11 people across Ukraine and sparked a fire at one of the most important Orthodox monasteries in the capital, Kyiv said Monday. AFP journalists across Kyiv witnessed residents running through the streets seeking shelter through»»»
Startups, industry leaders gather in Delhi for India Space Congress
NEW DELHI: Policymakers, representatives of global space agencies and industry leaders gathered in New Delhi on Monday for the India Space Congress 2026 to discuss new partnerships, market creation and industrial scale-up. Organized by the Space Industry Association of India, the congress is one of»»»
World leaders praise Qatar for role in US-Iran agreement
Doha, Qatar: As international leaders welcomed the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, most of them praised the role played by Qatar in supporting the diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving this understanding. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs »»»
WHO, Lula urge G7 action on finishing pandemic treaty
GENEVA: The WHO chief and Brazil’s president on Monday urged the G7 to summon the “courage” to finish the international treaty on handling future pandemics. Wealthy countries and developing nations are at loggerheads over how the pandemic agreement, which was adopted last year, will work in practic»»»
Israeli strike targets car in Kfartebnit near 'yellow line'
An Israeli drone targeted Monday a car in the southern town of Kfartebnit near the Israeli-designated "Yellow Line", where Israeli troops remain despite the announced of a U.S.-Iran deal. Israeli figures slammed on Monday the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, inclu»»»
Middle East live: Lebanese army urges residents of border villages to wait before going home
The Lebanese army Monday asked displaced residents to delay their return to villages along the border with Israel for “their own safety,” despite the memorandum between Washington and Tehran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced earlier that Israeli ground forces would remain in land they»»»
BR Cover Story | Tadeu Marroco, BAT: Leading the shift to smokeless
BAT is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and reduced-risk alternatives. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Tadeu Marroco, the company is accelerating its transition towards a predominantly smokeless business model, driven by science-backed innovation, digital t»»»
Impact’26 in Poznan: World leaders, AI challenges, and intellectual provocation
The two-day Impact’26 event in Poznan, Poland, brought together influential voices to debate the future of business, technology, and society. The numbers speak for themselves: over 7,000 participants, 650 speakers, 25 themed tracks, 9 stages, and a total of 94 hours of panel talks. At the opening, »»»
Webook sheds light on battle against fan exploitation
RIYADH: Ticket scarcity has long been accepted as a natural consequence of increasing demand for events, especially in Saudi Arabia, where rapid growth across multiple sectors has brought some of the world’s biggest sporting and entertainment events to the Kingdom. Webook.com has established itself»»»
The economy in the occupied West Bank is being dismantled, report says
RAMALLAH: The economy in the West Bank is teetering toward collapse as Israel maintains a web of restrictions that limit opportunities for Palestinians living under long-term military occupation, according to a new report from a leading conflict tracker. The International Crisis Group says that Isr»»»
Turkiye’s foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea
ANKARA: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkiye’s offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit to Moscow this week at which he will also discuss Black Sea shipping safety and the South Caucasus, a diplomatic source said on Monday. The visit on Tuesday and Wednesday comes ahe»»»
Stanford graduation disrupted as students walk out during Sundar Pichai speech over Israel deal
Dubai: Stanford University’s 2026 graduation ceremony was disrupted on Sunday when around 200 students walked out in protest as Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage, turning a celebration for thousands of graduates into a demonstration over the company’s ties to Israeli government contracts. As »»»
Ebola risk for World Cup is ‘extremely low’, but US is ready, experts say
CHICAGO: The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low but not zero, and if that happens, US hospitals are ready to respond, US infectious disease experts say. It wasn’t always so. During the 2014»»»
Netanyahu reportedly tells Trump Israel 'not bound' by Lebanon clause in Iran deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel will not withdraw from its current positions in Lebanon and does not consider itself bound by the Lebanese clause in the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, Israeli media reported Monday. During a phone conversation last n»»»
US-Iran deal comes under fire from Israeli ministers, opposition
Israeli figures across the political spectrum on Monday slammed the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon, saying it would not protect their country's security. Two far-right ministers insisted Israel was not bound by the deal, while a leading oppo»»»
Luigi Di Maio on Europe's role in boosting Gulf security
Luigi Di Maio, the European Union's Special Envoy to the Gulf, brings to this interview a firsthand account of how Brussels has responded to the US-Iran war since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February—a crisis that has placed Gulf states under direct threat and forced the EU to clarify bot»»»
Egypt's auto sales leap 24.3% YoY in April 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt’s auto sales grew by 24.3% year-on-year (YoY), registering 15,333 units in April 2026, compared to 12,337 units, according to data from the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC). Sales of passenger cars jumped by 13.4% to 11,156 vehicles from 9,836 units, while bus sales »»»
Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis says ‘future of Abu Dhabi is bright’ as junior league concludes in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis believes the future of basketball in Abu Dhabi is promising as the emirate continues to invest in youth development and grassroots participation. Speaking to Arab News during the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Abu Dhabi League Finals, Davis praised the growth of the gam»»»
Deadly strikes on Ukraine leave Kyiv cathedral in flames
Kyiv: A barrage of missiles fired at several major Ukrainian cities set Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killed eleven, while Ukraine strikes claimed three lives in a city south of Moscow. AFP journalists across Kyiv witnessed residents running through the streets seeking shelter thr»»»
Egypt's auto sales leap 24.3% YoY in April 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt’s auto sales grew by 24.3% year-on-year (YoY), registering 15,333 units in April 2026, compared to 12,337 units, according to data from the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC). Sales of passenger cars jumped by 13.4% to 11,156 vehicles from 9,836 units, while bus sales »»»
World Leaders Welcome MoU Ending US-Imposed War on Iran
A wave of international acclaim swept across the global stage Sunday as world leaders welcomed the landmark memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, hailing the agreement that brings an immediate and permanent end to what many described as the US‑Israeli war of aggression aga»»»
China's ROX Motor partners with Ezz El Arab El Sewedy to build REEVs in Egypt Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Ezz El Arab El Sewedy Industrial Investment Group signed an agreement with China-based ROX Motor to establish ROX Egypt to commence production of ROX's range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) at the group's manufacturing facilities, according to a statement. The partnership marks a s»»»
Riyadh Air begins Jeddah service with inaugural domestic flight
RIYADH: King Abdulaziz International Airport on June 14 welcomed the first domestic flight of Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia. The launch is part of the airline’s domestic network expansion, initially offering two daily flights between Riyadh and Jeddah. This initiative aims to»»»
S. Korea's Lee says 'ember of hope' for dialogue with North still exists - UPI.com
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that the "ember of hope" for dialogue and cooperation with North Korea still exists. Lee made the remark during a speech at a mass held at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 15 (UPI) -- South Korean Pres»»»
US-Iran deal tests fragile regional balance as Israel, Hormuz shape next phase
Dubai: A fragile US-Iran agreement to halt hostilities has been sealed — but not on the same timeline, and not in the same narrative — turning a breakthrough moment into a carefully choreographed duel over symbolism, timing and credit. Also Read: US–Iran deal talks: Pakistan signals 24-hour breakth»»»
Israeli officials slam Trump’s Iran deal as ‘catastrophe’ – Ynet
Israeli officials feel sidelined by the emerging US-Iran peace deal and are furious with what they believe amounts to a “catastrophe” that fails the objectives set prior to the war, according to a report by the Israeli outlet Ynet. According to the reported terms, the agreement would reopen the Str»»»
Media Review: June 15
WORLD - US-IRAN DEAL - EU Coverage on Monday is dominated by the emerging US-Iran agreement to end four months of hostilities, with Bulgarian media focusing on the geopolitical consequences, market reaction and uncertainty surrounding the final terms. Dnevnik writes that the United States and Iran »»»
Israel says won’t withdraw troops from Lebanon, Syria, Gaza
JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister said Monday that Israeli forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely, hours after the United States and Iran agreed to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are pursuing a clear policy under which»»»
‘Israel’ Defies Defeat: Katz Says Forces ‘Staying’ in Southern Lebanon
Israeli enemy is still defying defeat after the announcement of US-Iran deal, with defense minister saying occupation forces will stay in southern Lebanon. In first official remarks by an Israeli leader on the ceasefire that was announced last night, Israel Katz defended the Zionist entity’s policy»»»
Watch: Dubai Police rescue lost hiker in Hatta Mountains after two-day search
Dubai Police successfully rescued an Arab national who became lost in the Hatta mountains following an extensive two-day search operation involving multiple specialised emergency and rescue teams. According to Brigadier Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of Hatta Police Station, the Command and Control Cen»»»
Putin Praises China’s Global Rise in Message to Xi Jinping
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a birthday message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, said that under Xi’s leadership China is achieving impressive results and strengthening its position on the global stage, according to an official Kremlin statement. The telegram also emphasized that both leade»»»
Gulf, Arab states welcome US-Iran deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
DUBAI: Arab states welcomed on Monday a US-Iran agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, expressing hope that the deal will pave the way for lasting regional stability and broader diplomatic engagement. Saudi Arabia welcomed the agreement between Washington and Tehran to halt milit»»»
Macron says G7 summit will discuss Iran, Lebanon and Hormuz
President Donald Trump is headed to the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement that he says will bring an end to the U.S. war with Iran. French President Emmanuel Macron, this year's summit host, invited the leaders of thre»»»
Trump-Iran agreement is a failure for Israel – Lapid
The peace agreement being finalized between the US and Iran is bad for Israel, Yair Lapid, the leader of the Israeli opposition and former prime minister, said on Saturday. US President Donald Trump announced that a deal will be signed on Sunday, while Iran said a memorandum of understanding will b»»»
PHCC marks completion of Clinical Social Worker Certification Programme
Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) celebrated the completion of the Clinical Social Worker Certification Programme, organised by the Social Work Department under the Clinical Operations Directorate, in collaboration with PHCC’s Workforce Training and Development Directorate, the De»»»
Israeli Forces Intend to Keep Control Over 'Security Zones' in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza - Katz
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel will not compromise on its border security, so the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will maintain control over the "security zones" in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday. "[Israeli] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are pursuing»»»
QC discusses enhancing trade and investment cooperation with UK
Doha, Qatar: Second Vice Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, received yesterday, at the Chamber’s headquarters, H E Neerav Patel, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Qatar, in the presence of Ian Mason, Director of Business and Trade at the British Embassy, a»»»
Ahead of the Egypt–Belgium match, ambassadors exchange national team jerseys
CAIRO: Ahead of Egypt’s World Cup clash in Seattle against Belgium on Monday in the opening match of Group G, the ambassadors of the two nations have exchanged team shirts as a sign of their “strong friendship.” The two nations have never met at the World Cup, but have faced each other in four frie»»»
Zelensky calls for ‘decisive’ G7 response after Russian strikes
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday called for G7 leaders, meeting at a summit in France, to up their pressure on Moscow after the latest wave of deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine. “It is very important that there be a response from the G7 countries, which are now gathering for t»»»
View from Uruguay: Saudi’s first opponents at the World Cup looking to avoid Argentina’s fate from 4 years ago
LONDON: It is not just Saudi Arabia that have had an uncertain preparation period for the 2026 World Cup. Opening game opponents Uruguay have also not been at their best, and still remember how their South American neighbors Argentina fared in the first opening match against the Green Falcons in 20»»»
UAE begins midday break policy to protect workers from heat stress
The United Arab Emirates continues its efforts to strengthen workers’ rights and provide a safe and sustainable working environment through an integrated framework of legislation and policies that place workers’ health, safety, and quality of life among its top priorities, supporting economic devel»»»
Abdelkarim set to make debut at World Cup after shining at Qatar 2025
Doha, Qatar: Following a breakout performance at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, 18-year-old Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim is set to make his debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Taking place from June 11 to July 19 across the USA, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 edition marks the historic partici»»»
G7 leaders meet in France after US and Iran declare agreement to end war
EVIAN-LES-BAINS: Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet at a French lakeside resort on Monday shortly after the US and Iran said they had reached a preliminary deal to end their war. Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during»»»
THIS WEEK: Angry Trump meets EU leaders at G7 summit, as Ukraine starts accession talks
This week’s agenda — at glance G7 leaders meet Donald Trump in Évian amid growing tensions over Nato, Russia, and Iran EU formally opens accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova EU foreign ministers adopt new sanctions on Russia and discuss measures against Israel MEPs vote on tariffs on US imports»»»
From Khamenei to commanders: Iran’s leadership losses in US-Israeli strikes
Paris: Over the course of the US-Israeli war on Iran, waves of airstrikes killed an entire echelon of the Islamic republic's political and military elite, starting with supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump had claimed in March that the campaign had achieved "regime change",»»»
US and Iran agree to memorandum of understanding and immediate end to military operations
US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding, announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday, with both sides confirming a signing ceremony in Switzerland. The agreement includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanc»»»
From first-timers to semi-finalists: Arab teams in the World Cup
Four years ago, in Doha’s Souq Waqif, thousands gathered night after night in the colours of their national teams, supporting their countries in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Speaking in the many accents of the Arab world, chanting and mingling, theirs was an unplanned harmony among supporters of Arab »»»