Rewind almost a century, to the 1930s, and the FIFA World Cup had no need to produce an official song or fashion a unified sonic identity. This was a purely sporting event, shaped by the era's politics and communication methods. Match results were printed in newspapers, and fans followed the games »»»

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway in the US, Canada, and Mexico amid mounting controversy, aspects of the world’s most popular sport are under increasing scientific and medical scrutiny. Beyond the questioning of Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein, the denial of entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulka»»»

Tunis, June 18, 2026 (TAP) – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Union (EU) have approved a €61.3 million financing package for the Scatec-Aeolus joint venture to support...»»»

TUNIS, June 18, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia’s national electricity production, including renewable self-generation, increased by 7% at the end of April 2026 to reach 5,945 GWh, compared with 5,577 GWh during the same period in 2025, according to the Energy...»»»

Tunis, June 18 (TAP) - The governorate of Gafsa will play host to the Tunisian-Algerian forum on investment and trade with the governorate of Tébessa on June 24-25 with the participation of Tunisian and Algerian enterprises and economic operators in...»»»

A new study in England showed that among those women vaccinated for HPV, there are nearly zero deaths from cervical cancer. File Photo by Neil Hall/EPA June 18 (UPI) -- Women have nearly zero chance of death from cervical cancer if they were vaccinated against human papilloma virus at age 12 to 13,»»»

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»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s state-owned Nasr Automotive has signed a strategic partnership with China’s FAW Group to manufacture a range of vehicles under the revived “Nasr” brand, marking a significant step in Cairo’s efforts to rebuild its automotive industry, deepen industrial localisation and expand domest»»»

Belgrade: A Serbian court on Thursday found the parents of a teenage school shooter guilty of his neglect and abuse, reinstating a lengthy jail sentence after a high-profile retrial. The killings of nine students and a security guard in the Belgrade elementary school on May 3, 2023, shocked the Bal»»»

Parliament has given final approval at second reading to legislation allowing the government to raise Bulgaria’s borrowing ceiling by up to EUR 3.8 billion ahead of the adoption of the 2026 state budget, expanding the executive’s fiscal room for deficit financing and other obligations. The measure »»»

Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski has pledged strict enforcement of measures aimed at preventing unfair trade practices that place Bulgarian farmers and producers at a disadvantage. Speaking in Lovech, he said the state is prepared to use all available legal mechanisms to protect domestic agricu»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: The Lebanese army detonated munitions left by the Zionist enemy during the aggression against Lebanon in Ghandouriy»»»

With the quiet force of history turning a page, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that the United States and Iran—adversaries locked in decades of hostility—had reached an agreement that promises not just a cessation of hostilities but a redefinition of the strategic landscape of th»»»

Senegal’s former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has indicated he is open to discussing a debt restructuring with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signalling a possible breakthrough in efforts to resolve a fiscal crisis that has disrupted relations between Dakar and the lender. The country’s par»»»

BELGRADE - After a meeting with Slovenian Parliament Speaker Zoran Stevanovic in Belgrade, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday he was confident there was space for further advancement of bilateral political, economic and parliamentary ties to mutual benefit, and invited Slovenia to »»»

Russia’s air defense systems perform exceptionally well, Russian air defense historian Yuri Knutov tells Sputnik. Their forces destroyed some 992 drones, four long-range cruise missiles and 10 bombs in the latest Ukrainian attack.In comparison, US air defense systems proved woefully inadequate as t»»»

STIHL Romania, a global leader in outdoor power equipment technology, officially inaugurates, in partnership with Metatools Group, the first STIHL Service Center in Romania, at its partner’s location in Ploiești. The project marks the introduction of a new premium service standard within the STIHL »»»

Dubai: A self-styled godman and seven associates have been arrested in Pune after police uncovered what investigators describe as a years-long cycle of sexual abuse, psychological manipulation and financial exploitation allegedly carried out from a hidden underground ashram. The main accused, ident»»»

Dubai: The UAE has joined a growing global movement to protect children online, setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use under a new Cabinet resolution. The move puts the UAE alongside Australia, the UK, Indonesia, and Malaysia in restricting children from creating or accessing personal a»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has issued a landmark resolution setting a minimum age for social media use, banning children under 15 from creating or using personal accounts on any platform. The rules come with strict obligations for platforms, parents, and caregivers and even parental permission cann»»»

The Labour and Social Policy Ministry’s priority remains to preserve the system’s capacity and support the staff who work directly with the most vulnerable citizens every day, Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Thursday, as quoted by the Ministry. She was speaking to employees of the Social Assista»»»

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 »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has released its 2025 annual statistical report, highlighting the sector’s strongest growth indicators and its transformation under the National Tourism Strategy and Vision 2030. Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the report’s record-breaking results a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatar says US-Iran deal ‘solid foundation’ for next stage of talks 18-06-2026 15:19 PM Latest News Urgent News Qatar says US-Iran deal ‘sol»»»

Tunis, June 18 (TAP)- National crude oil production amounted to 393 kilotonnes (KT) at the end of April 2026, posting a 7% drop compared to the same period last year. The National Observatory of Energy and Mines also said in its report on the energy...»»»

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 »»»

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has opened a new hybrid warfare center amid the broader militarization of the country in response to a supposed “Russian threat.” Previous media reports have, however, suggested that Germany and other NATO member states are plotting offensive cyber operat»»»

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 »»»

The Israeli military said on Thursday it will continue operating in southern Lebanon and "remove threats" beyond its so-called security zone, after the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. The military published a map of its declared "security zone" --»»»

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) announced Thursday that it has submitted a package of draft laws concerning the rights of representatives of the Turkish and Muslim communities, including those who were affected by the so-called “Revival Process” of forcible ass»»»

LONDON: A new report from the World Economic Forum says that “geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions and rising demand” are slowing global progress toward more secure, sustainable and affordable energy systems. According to the 16th WEF annual Energy Transition Index, overall progress “has flatl»»»

Hotspot Workhub, one of Romania’s leading flexible workspace operators, has renewed and expanded its presence within The Mark, the landmark office project owned by CPI Property Group. The move reinforces its long-term commitment to one of Bucharest’s most prominent office destinations. iO Partners »»»

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»»»

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»»»

BENGHAZI: Libya ‌has successfully drilled a well in its Al-Khair oilfield with production ​rates of 3,209 barrels per day and 1.948 million cubic feet of associated gas per day, the state-owned firm NOC said on Thursday. The NOC said in a ‌statement that ‌the tests ​of ‌the ⁠initial well, ​drilled »»»

Israeli commanders and soldiers currently involved in the fighting in Lebanon say the Israeli army has changed its open-fire rules in recent days, reducing troops' ability to "prevent and respond to Hezbollah attacks" and leaving soldiers vulnerable. "The open-fire rules right now are only to remov»»»

CAIRO: The number of Palestinians ‌killed by Israeli fire in Gaza has reached more than 1,000 since a US-brokered ceasefire last October, the enclave’s health ministry said ​on Thursday, as at least three people were reported killed in the latest strike. Medics said an Israeli strike hit a vehicle »»»

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 »»»

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has submitted a package of draft laws concerning the rights of representatives of the Turkish and Muslim communities, including those who were affected by the so-called “Revival Process” (an internationally condemned assimilation»»»

Dozens of Doctors Without Borders staff have been accused of sexually abusing Sudanese refugees in Chad, adding that it dismissed 18 workers after investigations found "serious misconduct". A report accused staff members of targeting underaged girls and trading food or jobs for sex.»»»

Gunfire and explosions were heard at the airport in Niger's capital Niamey early Thursday, according to witnesses, and security forces had blocked off the area, residents said. Explosions and sustained gunfire that lasted more than an hour were heard early Thursday morning ​at the ‌airport in Niame»»»

Gaming cafés have become a common sight on the streets of Cairo, especially in poorer neighbourhoods. Egyptians hold a world record for time spent gaming per day, with an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes daily. Some 43.5 percent of young gamers in Egypt are considered to be addicted. In February, t»»»

Men in northern Benin are being forced to face the uncomfortable realities of women who love them and live with them. A training programme is raising awareness about men can make a huge difference in alleviating the health risks and social pressures placed on women in some conservative communities.»»»

With the French healthcare system now reimbursing the anti-obesity drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro, we explain what the strict conditions are to benefit from them. We discuss France's rates of obesity and the areas where they're highest. Finally, we discuss the common stereotype that French people don't »»»

ROME: The long-term planning behind Saudi Arabia’s east-to-west oil pipeline provided a lifeline for global energy markets during the Strait of Hormuz closure caused by the war in Iran, Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan told the FII Priority Europe summit on Thursday. Speaking at th»»»

Tunis, June 18, 2026 (TAP) – The situation at Oued Mellègue, whose dam is experiencing a technical problem, poses no danger to nearby areas, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries said on Thursday.In a statement, the ministry...»»»

Two favourites made their entry into the World Cup on June 18, with two very different results. While Portugal did less well than expected, drawing with DR Congo, England had a great start, beating Croatia 4 to 2 and cementing its status as favourite of the competition.»»»

LONDON: British mosques have been advised to beef up security measures, including holding lockdown drills, to prepare in case of attacks. The recommendations in a framework by the Muslim Council of Britain suggest that mosques forge closer ties with local police and improve CCTV around premises ami»»»

SOUTHAMPTON, USA: For all the concern at the US Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog. Fourteen players managed to post scores — no birdies among them — before the horn sounded to sto»»»

ABIDJAN: Forward Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast’s second World Cup match against Germany after he was denied a visa to enter Canada, the Ivorian federation said on Thursday. “The administrative authorizations necessary for his entry into Canadian territory have not been obtained at this stage,” th»»»