The opening of a new bridge connecting Canada and the United States that President Donald Trump previously criticised has been delayed at the last minute over "unresolved issues," officials said Thursday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said on Tuesday that the $4.7-billion Gordie Howe Bri»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a "great settlement" with Iran to end the Middle East war, saying he expected a deal to be signed in Europe in the coming days. Trump's claim came just hours after he promised fresh strikes against Iran, before saying that he was calling them off as a»»»

President Donald Trump called off new U.S. military strikes on Iran on Thursday, saying "final points" of an initial peace deal had been approved and details of a signing ​ceremony would ‌be announced shortly. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that Tehran had not approved ⁠the text of »»»

Tunis, June 11 (TAP) - Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives of People, Brahim Bouderbala, emphasised Tunisia’s condemnation of any aggression targeting the sovereignty of Arab states and the security of their peoples.In a speech...»»»

For the first time ever, Cape Verde is heading to the World Cup. The West African island nation – home to fewer than half a million people – will be one of the smallest countries in tournament history. In the capital Praia, preparations are in full swing, with qualification sparking huge »»»

With the frenzy for the World Cup underway, we take a closer look at the debate over what to call the world's most popular sport: football or soccer? We explore the origins of both terms and discover that while the French may call it “le foot” rather than “le pied”, the language is full of expressi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber recently concluded the 34th session of its training programme for customs brokers andrepresentatives. Organised by the Chamber in collaboration with the General Authority of Customs (QAC), the month-long programme aimed to qualify customs clearance operators »»»

DPA Mexico City World Cup co-hosts Mexico got off to the perfect start with goals from Julian Quinones and Raúl Jiménez sealing a 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa in the tournament opener on Thursday. Yaya Sithole’s mistake - from a risky pass by keeper Ronwen Williams - allowed Erik Lira to squa»»»

QNA Oslo Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met with State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, on the sidelines of the annual Oslo Peace Forum in the Norwegian c»»»

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Thursday conferred with Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management of Syria Raed Al Saleh on the sidelines of the conclusion of the Joint Trilateral Exercise in Urban »»»

QNA Doha Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Thursday attended the conclusion of the joint trilateral exercise in urban search and rescue, with the participation of special teams from Qatar, France, and Syr»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia (PHL), effective from August 1, 2026. The reinstated service expands the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations further strengthening its connectivity for t»»»

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Thursday attended the conclusion of the joint trilateral exercise in urban search and rescue, with the participation of special teams from the State of Qatar, the French »»»

He noted that attacks on energy facilities and critical infrastructure pose risks not only to individual countries but also to global economic stability, emphasising that energy security has become a fundamental component of collective security. Al Ghanim reaffirmed that Qatar and other countries i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading everyday app in MENA, has launched Predict & Feast, an in-app prediction game running throughout the World Cup matches, giving customers a new way to engage with the tournament while earning meaningful rewards on the platform they use every day. Availa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has signed an MoU with QatarEnergy LNG to strengthen collaboration in education, research, development and innovation. The MoU was signed by Prof. Ibrahim Al-Kaabi, QU’s executive vice president for Academic Affairs, and Rashid Sultan Al-Kuwari, chief»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As football captures the world’s attention, the season finale of the Doha Debates Podcast asks a question that extends far beyond the pitch: What can football tell us about who we are? Recorded live in Buenos Aires, Argentina — the country that gave the world Maradona and »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums, in collaboration with Al Markhiya Gallery, has opened Sawaed, a contemporary art exhibition that explores the role of people in shaping development, progress, and social change in societies. Presented at Bin Jelmood House, the exhibition draws inspiration»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education hosted the second consultative gathering for the ‘Manifestations of Islamic Civilisation’ curriculum project for Grades 6 - 9, bringing together academics, education experts, and specialised researchers from leading local and int»»»

QNA New York The State of Qatar reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with the UN Security Council and all international partners to strengthen dialogue and mediation efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, while continuing to expand its bilateral and international humanitar»»»

QNA Oslo Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated as a speaker in the first high-level session of the annual Oslo Peace Forum, held in Norway, to discuss mediation efforts in the Middle E»»»

Images shared by military bloggers show Russian forces using black-and-white striped camouflage on their trucks. The technique aims to deceive the AI recognition systems of Ukrainian drones, underscoring the constant adaptation of tactics in the conflict. "An attempt to confuse the guidance systems»»»

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election, with Healey warning that the government's delaye»»»

The Italian energy company Eni SpA announced Sunday 30th of August that it has discovered a “supergiant” natural gas field off Egypt, describing it as the “largest-ever” found in the Mediterranean Sea. The news came a day after Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi met in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel-Fat»»»

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico this Thursday, we take a look at the tournament’s expected economic impact – both globally and on host countries. But the real winner, it seems, is FIFA, with record revenues forecast at $11 billion. Also in this edition, markets react to a fresh »»»

Expectations are high for the IPO of SpaceX. The company - which includes rockets, satellites, and AI units - could become one of the most valuable in the world following its market launch on Friday. Founder Elon Musk is set to retail near total control of SpaceX, with 85% of the voting rights. Igo»»»

A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry said that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casualties, according to a report in New Scientist. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Mariarosaria Taddeo, Professor of Digital »»»

Five Americans were arrested earlier this week after getting into a physical altercation with cruise ship passengers at a Bahamas port and then causing a melee at a police station after they were arrested. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE June 11 (UPI) -- Police in the Bahamas arrested five U.S. n»»»

Mexico City: Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker»»»

Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Thursday launched the first edition of the School Fees Policy 2026 for private schools and kindergartens 2026, set to take effect from the 2027-2028 academic year. The new policy aims to establish a clear and unified regulatory framewor»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Oman brought its vision of civilizational coexistence to the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday with the formal launch of the Muscat Plan of Action, a global framework that places traditional and indigenous leaders at the center of efforts to counter hate speech and prevent atro»»»

MEXICO CITY: Co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening game of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday. Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez scored while South Africa had two players sent off in a one-sided game in front of an 80,000 crowd.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank belonging to the Israeli enemy army in Al-Rajman area near the town of Tayr Harfa with »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Al-Rajman area near the town of Tayr Harfa,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in Al-Rajman area near the town of Tayr Harfa,»»»

RIYADH: The Iran war has delivered the broadest economic shock to the Middle East and North Africa in at least half a century of regional upheaval, according to an analysis produced by Asharq Business with Bloomberg. Its report, based on analyzing International Monetary Fund data dating back to 198»»»

RIYADH: At the LEAP25 conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture unveiled a major initiative aimed at transforming animal healthcare through artificial intelligence. The ministry launched the Artificial Intelligence Animal Health Platform, a system designed »»»

Oslo: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated as a speaker in the first high-level session of the annual Oslo Forum, held in Norway, to discuss mediation efforts in the Middle East. In his remarks duri»»»

Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to strengthening environmental monitoring systems and enhancing technical capabilities in line with international best practices. During a visit to the Environme»»»

The congressional inquest into Jeffrey Epstein’s network of influential associates has heard testimony from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Epstein’s longtime executive assistant, Lesley Groff, as House investigators examine how the convicted sex offender maintained ties to prominent figures af»»»

RIYADH: The Iran war has delivered the broadest economic shock to the Middle East and North Africa in at least half a century of regional upheaval, according to an analysis produced by Asharq Business with Bloomberg. Its report, based on analyzing International Monetary Fund data dating back to 198»»»

Violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank has reached record levels, with an average of six attacks daily causing casualties or damage, the UN said Thursday. The number of such attacks this year has surpassed 1,000, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief, citing the UN’s Of»»»

JEDDAH: The FIFA World Cup kicked off late last night and fans across the Kingdom gathered to celebrate at local cafes that have prepped for the event weeks in advance to welcome football enthusiasts. With the tournament being held in the US, Mexico and Canada, most games will start late at night o»»»

TIRANA: Thousands of protesters marched through Albania’s capital on Thursday, the latest in a series of demonstrations against a planned resort linked to the Trump family. For over a week, daily demonstrations have been held in Tirana against the project connected to US President Donald Trump’s da»»»

Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella gives a military-style salute at a campaign event in Cartagena, Colombia, on Tuesday. De la Espriella appeared after a Bogota court ordered his campaign to remove electoral propaganda using national symbols and emblems of military and police»»»

Dubai: Mexican authorities have introduced simplified entry procedures for UAE citizens, allowing them to complete their arrival procedures through electronic gates at a number of Mexican airports from Thursday, the UAE Embassy in Mexico said. Under the new system, Emirati will no longer need to un»»»

RIYADH: Animal and nature lovers in the Kingdom have been offered new destinations to watch wildlife and experience biodiversity. Mohammad Qurban, chief of the National Center for Wildlife, said that this marked a new stage in the development and conservation of wildlife biodiversity in the Kingdom»»»

Violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank has reached record levels, with an average of six attacks daily causing casualties or damage, the UN said Thursday.The number of such attacks this year has surpassed 1,000, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief, citing the UN’s Off»»»

One Palestinian was killed and several others injured on Thursday after Israeli warplanes bombed a house south of Gaza City. According to a WAFA correspondent, Israeli warplanes struck a house near the Al-Maghrabi Junction on Jamal Abdel Nasser Street in the southern part of the city. The attack re»»»

Across Lebanon, anxiety reigns. With no real ceasefire in sight, millions fear the loss of loved ones, or often the homes they have had to leave behind. FRANCE 24's reporters Antonia Kerrigan and Elena Volochine spent time with a family in the capital, to see how this, just one of many wars th»»»