British, French, German leaders vow to 'scale up' Ukraine air defenses - UPI.com
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron stand on the steps of No.10 Downing Street in London on Sunday. The four met to discuss peace in Ukraine. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jun»»»
MEPs demand Zelensky be stripped of European Order of Merit
Dozens of European Parliament members have demanded that Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky be stripped of the bloc’s highest award – the European Order of Merit – for glorifying World War II-era Nazi collaborators. Zelensky was among the first recipients of the highest class of the order, which was estab»»»
Trump says will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missiles
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he will call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge him not to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes on Israel, U.S. news outlet Axios reported. "I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate," Trump was quoted as saying by Ax»»»
UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany back Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, they said Sunday after meeting with him in London. The leaders "supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia -- with active»»»
QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F.Husain Museum among TIME World’s Greatest Places 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s ‘Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum’ in Doha has been named one of the TIME World’s Greatest Places 2026, the magazine’s annual list recognising 100 extraordinary destinations across the globe. The recognition marks a major milestone for the institution »»»
Qatar Foundation launches ‘Rasekh’ framework to align int’leducation with local context
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) has launched the accreditation framework for its Rasekh initiative – which connects international education with local cultural and linguistic identity – and announced the first cohort of schools from Qatar and the region to become part of this educat»»»
MOFA SECRETARY-GENERALMEETS UAE AMBASSADOR
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them. They a»»»
Indian Ambassador HE Vipul to inaugurate ICC library today
Satyendra Pathak Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, has established a community library at its premises to promote reading, learning, and knowledge-sharing among members of the Indian community in Qatar. Announcing the initiative dur»»»
Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack
BEIRUT/DUBAI/NEW JERSEY: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would tell Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike back after Iran fired a salvo of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation for an attack on the outskirts of Beirut, news outlet Axios reported. Iran has long sa»»»
E3 leaders say they support direct ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia
LONDON: The leaders of Britain, Germany and France said on Sunday they supported a proposal for direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to secure a ceasefire, with Europe playing a role.In a joint statement after a meeting in »»»
Iran launches missiles at Israel over strikes in Lebanon - UPI.com
A projectile is pictured crossing the night sky over the West Bank city of Nablus early Sunday as Israel's military reported that Iran launched salvos of ballistic missiles toward Israel over its strikes in Lebanon. Photo by Alaa Badarneh/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- Iran on Sunday launched air strikes at I»»»
Zelensky meets allies in UK after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site
LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain Sunday for defense talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, whe»»»
Zelensky meets allies in UK after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site
LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain Sunday for defense talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, whe»»»
Franchise, Trade Agencies Expo 2026 to open in Amman Tuesday
AMMAN — Franchise and Trade Agencies Expo 2026 will kick off next Tuesday at Amman International Exhibition Centre on Airport Road, with official participation from Jordan and Iraq, alongside business owners and companies.The exhibition, is organised in cooperation with the Iraqi Business Council (»»»
Israeli strike kills 9 people in Gaza
CAIRO: Israeli strikes on a police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said, as mediators began new efforts to salvage a fragile US-brokered ceasefire deal. One strike hit a police post adjacent to a large tent encampment of d»»»
Syrian authorities arrest former assistant sergeant in Assad regime
LONDON: The Interior Ministry of the Syrian Arab Republic on Sunday announced the arrest of a former officer of the Assad regime suspected of committing crimes against the Syrian people. Ghassan Assaf formerly held the rank of assistant sergeant and served as the office manager to Suheil Al-Hassan,»»»
Trump urges 'more surgical' strikes against Hezbollah
U.S. President Donald Trump called for "more surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran, in an interview broadcast Sunday. "I'd like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical," T»»»
70 companies, 1,000 jobs in UAE: Inside MoIAT’s major Emirati employment push
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) is hosting the Industrialists Career Exhibitionfrom June 8-9 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. The platform connects Emirati talent with career and training opportunities across the UAE’s rapidly growing industrial and advanced technology secto»»»
‘Have you eaten today?’ What an incident on an Italian train taught me about EU values
I saw the kind of Europe I want to live in during a small scene on a train from Bologna to Florence in Italy on Saturday (6 June), after listening to top US officials telling us we should be angry and cruel toward immigrants. In the incident, the train conductor found a man of Indian appearance who»»»
OPEC to increase oil output amid continued closure of Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
OPEC on Sunday announced that its member nations will increase oil production by nearly 200,000 barrels per day in July, despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and it being very difficult to ship it anywhere out of the Middle East. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 7 (UPI) -- »»»
Israel Military Opens Probe into West Bank Baby’s Killing
The Israeli military has opened an investigation into the killing of a seven-month-old infant by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, it said Sunday. Sam Fahd Abou Haikal died and his parents sustained light injuries when Israeli forces opened fire on the family's car in the city of Hebron, a»»»
Trump says US ‘very close’ to Iran deal, rejects early sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were “very close” to reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but ruled out any advance easing of sanctions or the unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of a potential deal. In remarks to NBC News, Trump said he was not insisting that Leban»»»
Egyptian, Qatari foreign ministers review proposed US-Iran agreement and Gaza ceasefire terms
Egypt and Qatar are working to bridge views in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, as the two nations’ foreign ministers met on Sunday to discuss proposed elements of the agreement aimed at ending regional conflict. Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperatio»»»
Egypt explores stronger industrial, investment partnerships with EBRD, Türkiye, Nigeria, and Morocco
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held a series of high-level meetings with international officials and financial institutions on the sidelines of the 35th Annual Meeting and Business Forum of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Riga, Latvia, to explore opportunities for»»»
Madbouly opens factories, inspects major investments in Alexandria
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated and inspected a series of major industrial projects in Alexandria’s Borg El Arab industrial zone on Sunday. Madbouly highlighted Egypt’s strategy to deepen local manufacturing, boost exports, attract foreign investment, and create jobs across key »»»
Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
CAIRO: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met today in Cairo with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the meet»»»
Alkhobar cafe staffed by people with Down syndrome supports inclusivity
RIYADH: A team of heroes with Down syndrome is staffing Saudi coffee chain Ratio’s Alkhobar branch, in a celebration of inclusivity for disabled people. With more than 130 branches across the Kingdom, the Alkhobar site is the first of Ratio’s that connects the community and people with disabilities»»»
Iraqi parliament speaker discusses regional security, cooperation with Jordanian king, PM
LONDON: King Abdullah of Jordan discussed regional developments with Iraqi parliament speaker Haibat Al-Halbousi on Sunday at Al-Husseiniya Palace in Amman. King Abdullah emphasized the importance of intensifying efforts to strengthen the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, while safeguard»»»
OPEC+ Decides on Fourth Oil Quota Hike Since Hormuz Closure
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a fourth increase in its oil output targets in as many months, even though the US war with Iran is still preventing several of the group's members from pumping more. The war has cut oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, creating the world's biggest-ever supply crisis as key OPE»»»
Middle East live: Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after ceasefire agreement
Israel on Sunday struck "terrorist" targets in Beirut's southern suburbs in retaliation for Hezbollah's firing towards northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The strikes came days after a fragile ceasefire between the Israeli and Lebanese governments, negotiated by the US, came in»»»
One dead, five wounded after shootings in Israel
A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship went on a shooting rampage in several towns in central Israel on Sunday, killing one person and wounding five others, according to Israeli police. The attacker was killed by police. The attack came at a time of heightened tensions following a spate of Isra»»»
EU Warns Albania over Kushner-linked Project
The European Commission has cautioned Albania against actions that may impact its EU accession path, amid ongoing national protests over a Jared Kushner-linked development project on the country’s southern coast. National protests entered their seventh consecutive day on Sunday as Albanians demande»»»
Russia strikes area near Chernobyl with drones, Ukraine says - UPI.com
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia struck near the former Chernobyl nuclear energy plant, which started a fire but reportedly does not pose an ongoing threat to nearby people. File Photo by Nadja Whohlleben/Pool/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- Ukraine said early Sunday that Russia struck a»»»
Israel Kills Nine in Gaza as Egypt Hosts New Ceasefire Talks
Israeli strikes on a Hamas-run police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said, as mediators began new efforts to salvage a fragile US-brokered ceasefire deal. One strike hit a police post adjacent to a large tent encampment of»»»
Trump Urges More ‘Surgical’ Strikes Against Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump called for more "surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran, in an interview broadcast Sunday. "I'd like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical," Tru»»»
Israeli Army Strikes Residential Buildings in Beirut Suburb
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Israeli military strikes on Beirut's southern suburb targeted two apartments in two buildings in the Tehwitat al-Ghadir area near Mreijeh, close to the Hashem gas station, with reports of casualties, the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported on Sunday. Earlier in the day, »»»
Israel Strikes Beirut Despite Truce, Iranian Lawmaker Threatens to Retaliate
Israel struck the outskirts of Beirut on Sunday for the first time since the US announced a truce plan for Lebanon last week, and an Iranian lawmaker threatened to retaliate, putting talks to end the wider war into new jeopardy. Iran has long said any peace deal with the United States would depend »»»
UAE emerges as world's most attractive real estate investment destination
The UAE has emerged as the world's most attractive destination for real estate investment, with more than half of global investors planning to increase their exposure to the country's property market, according to a new international survey. Speaking on the findings, Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif »»»
Saudi Arabia’s first ‘coffee city’ helping drive economy in Baha
JEDDAH: Details have been released of the Kingdom’s first “coffee city,” a project started about three years ago in Baha that is designed to boost production and strengthen the local economy. According to a report by broadcaster Al Arabiya, more than 527,000 seedlings have been planted at the site »»»
US wants to send frozen Iranian assets to Gulf allies – media
The Trump administration is seeking to redirect frozen Iranian assets toward rebuilding energy and other infrastructure damaged by Tehran’s retaliatory strikes in Gulf Arab states hosting US military bases, Bloomberg and CBS News report. The Treasury Department plans to use “all available authoriti»»»
Sharjah Police recover bag containing resident's five-year savings after taxi mix-up
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have recovered a bag containing the entire savings of an Arab resident accumulated over five years of working in the UAE after he accidentally left it behind in a taxi while preparing to return to his home country. The operation was carried out by the General Department of C»»»
Sudden stops and vehicles halted in road caused 24 crashes in UAE in 2025
The Ministry of Interior said sudden stops and vehicles left stationary in the middle of roads caused 24 traffic accidents across the country in 2025, resulting in injuries ranging from moderate to serious and causing property damage. The ministry said 18 serious accidents occurred after drivers fa»»»
Live update : Middle East war – Trump won’t link Lebanon to Iran deal and won’t lift sanctions upfront – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Israel’s military struck alleged Hezbollah command centres in Beirut’s southern suburbs in response to rocket fire on northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Sunday. US President Donald Trump tells NBC News that he is not demanding that Lebanon be a part of a »»»
Israeli forces detain five Syrians during raids in Quneitra
LONDON: Israeli forces detained five people during raids in the southern Syrian countryside of Quneitra, in what has become a near-daily military activity since December 2024. An Israeli force entered the village of Sayda Al-Hanout in southern Quneitra shortly after midnight on Sunday. It detained »»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds phone call with Syrian Foreign Minister
Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a telephone conversation on Sunday with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the brotherly Syrian Arab Republic HE Asaad Al Shaibani. The call discussed avenues for deepenin»»»
Frankly Speaking: US media slammed for showing Iran as victor of war
RIYADH: A veteran Lebanese economist and political adviser has criticized some US media coverage for portraying Iran as the war’s victor. In his opinion, much of the analysis reflects domestic political divides more than realities on the ground. “I’m very disappointed with the analysis you get from»»»
More than 1,000 athletes participate as UAE Games 2026 opens in Abu Dhabi
The UAE Games 2026 officially opened today at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 1,000 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities from clubs and centres across the UAE, alongside regional and international delegations. Running until June 10 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi »»»
Egypt’s Thndr seeks Saudi license as platform assets near $1bn
RIYADH: Egyptian investment platform Thndr is in advanced discussions with Saudi regulators and awaiting final approvals to enter the Kingdom, as it seeks to expand beyond its home market. The company, which launched operations on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange last year, is pursuing licensing i»»»
Jordan Shooting: Gunman kills wife and two employees at Social Development Centre Near Amman before taking own life
Dubai: Four people were killed in a shooting at a social development centre south of the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Saturday after a gunman opened fire inside the facility before he ended his own life, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) said. The shooting took place at a social development cen»»»
Israel strikes two apartments in Beirut's southern suburbs
Israel's military struck alleged Hezbollah command centres in Beirut's southern suburbs in response to rocket fire on northern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Sunday. "In accordance with the directives of Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, the Israel Defense»»»