LONDON: Two men, including ‌one who worked as a British immigration officer, were jailed on Thursday after being convicted of spying on prominent pro-democracy dissidents now based in Britain on behalf of Hong Kong, and ultimately China. Chung Biu “Bill” Yuen, 66, and Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 41, who»»»

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the fourth game of the MLB World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in October. The couple are planning to take their children back to England for a visit in July. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI |»»»

LuLu Hypermarket was officially recognized as a key success partner by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development at the closing ceremony of the Social Security Beneficiaries Empowerment Forums. The high-profile event, held under the patronage of the ministry, celebrated nationwide deve»»»

ROME: The United ‌Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Food Programme on Thursday appealed for $202 million to help protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk countries from the looming El Niño weather pattern. Strong El Niño conditions in the second half of 2026 are predicted t»»»

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»»»

Bulgaria's government is making investment a national priority and a key tool for supporting municipalities and businesses, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev said on Thursday. Speaking at the National Meeting of Local and Central Executive Auth»»»

Bulgaria's social system is coming under increasing strain as the country's demographic challenges deepen, Labour and Social Policy Minister Natalia Efremova said on Thursday. Speaking at a National Meeting of Local and Central Executive Authorities in Sofia, organized by the National Association o»»»

Bulgaria supports in principle an EU proposal to create a unified corporate legal framework, known as the "28th regime", but insists on additional safeguards against abuse and opposes the possibility of establishing companies with zero capital. This transpired from remarks by Deputy Justice Ministe»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Doha Diamond League Mohammed Issa Al Fadala confirmed that preparations have been completed for the event, which will kick off Friday at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium at Qatar Sports Club. »»»

Dubai: Iran has announced plans to impose charges on ships transiting the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after the expiry of a 60-day fee-free period outlined in a memorandum of understanding with the United States. Speaking in an interview aired on Iranian state television, Iran's chief »»»

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a meeting of fellow NATO defense ministers in Brussels on Thursday that the Pentagon would be launching a review of U.S. forces deployed in Europe as part of a reboot of the alliance -- but that they would be consulted. Photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA June 18 (U»»»

Dubai: A series of traffic incidents and heavy congestion led to significant delays across major roads in Dubai and Sharjah during Thursday evening’s rush hour, with commuters facing slow-moving traffic on key routes. The disruption caused delays for thousands of commuters on key inter-emirate rout»»»

The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at halftime. Meanwhile Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in the latest upset of a team consider»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has introduced a new digital spokesperson named Zayed — an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to communicate the work and initiatives of the International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, will conclude its artistic season on Friday with a concert titled "Pictures at an Exhibition" at the Opera House in the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara). The concert fea»»»

The average price of a gallon of regular gas in the United States dropped below $4 Thursday, marking the first time prices have been this low since March 30. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- The average price of a gallon of regular gas in the United States dropped below »»»

Bulgaria’s new pilgrimage route, “The Way to the Relics of St. John the Baptist,” is moving toward official integration into the European pilgrimage network and direct cooperation with Spain’s famous Camino de Santiago. The announcement was made Thursday in Burgas during a visit by international ex»»»

The newly signed memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran is a diplomatic victory for Tehran secured through strength and is evidence that Washington failed to achieve any of its military objectives, Iranian officials have said. The 14-point document was signed remotely by President Dona»»»

RIYADH: For the first time in their young lives, Filipino twins Olivia and Gianna Manuel are one step closer to experiencing the world on their own. The two-year-old sisters, who were born joined at the chest and abdomen, were successfully separated on Thursday in a complex operation carried out by»»»

DUBAI: After a divisive second season that often felt like an extended prologue to a war that viewers were desperate to see, “House of the Dragon” returns with a burning and renewed zeal. Showrunner Ryan Condal appears to have taken criticism of the previous outing to heart, wasting little time in »»»

MADRID: A judge investigating former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling has expanded his politically explosive probe to the Socialist’s daughters, a court said on Thursday. Jose Luis Calama notified Alba and Laura Rodriguez Espinosa “to allow them to »»»

Washington The United States and Iran revealed the text of the MoU that was electronically signed between the two sides. The memorandum includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire, a commitment to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days, as well as measures related to sanctions relief, freedom»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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...»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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.»»»

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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 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»»»