President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives US-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details release»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International has launched an appeal to donors and philanthropists to help complete the funding for a Dh2.1 million integrated charitable village in the Southern Region of Zamboanga in the Republic of the Philippines , a project designed to provide housing, educati»»»

Share: File- Iranian Foreign ‌Minister Abbas Araqchi. He was reportedly never authorized by Lebanon to negotiate on its behalf with the US. Lebanon is reportedly seriously considering severing diplomatic ties with Iran because of its support for its proxy Hezbollah The continued presence of Israel »»»

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, received at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi a delegation from Modon Holding Group, led by Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance and Chairman of Modon Holding, to review the»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces have arrested 10 remnants of the deposed Assad regime in a series of operations across the country, the latest in an ongoing campaign reported by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) to pursue former officials accused of crimes and abuses committed during the former g»»»

TORONTO, Canada: Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time to settle an attritional battle between the two sides.»»»

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday as Russia seeks to bolster business and other ties with the nations of the regional bloc. The two-day meeting, being held in Kazan, is set to consider ways to expand Russia’s “strategic partne»»»

BERLIN: Bilal Kreidi, a 16-year-old Syrian student based in Germany, has won first place nationally in the Mathematical Kangaroo, one of the world's largest mathematics competitions, which drew more than 881,000 students from over 12,600 schools across the country. The achievement did not stop at t»»»

Geneva / Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that the official signing ceremony for the US‑Iran peace deal will take place on Friday, June 19, at the Burgenstock resort near Lucerne in Switzerland It marks the culmination of months of mediation and preparing to halt host»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers are increasingly looking beyond popular social media destinations and seeking new experiences this summer, with flexibility and personalisation becoming bigger factors in holiday planning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to recent resear»»»

For more than a century, the idea of a space elevator has belonged to the realm of science fiction: a colossal tether stretching from Earth into space, carrying cargo and people to orbit without the thunderous violence of rockets, their emissions, and residual debris. Today, however, scientists and»»»

Kyiv came under attack from missiles in the early hours of Thursday, according to AFP journalists in the Ukrainian capital. After an alert, the journalists heard the sound of a missile and two explosions, and saw people running in the direction of shelters. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download»»»

The signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war means Tehran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz "instantly" and the American blockade of Iranian ports will end "immediately", Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday. The memorandum "shall enter into »»»

PARIS: Donald Trump explained the appeal in one sentence: “Versailles is not gold leaf — Versailles is the real deal.” For Emmanuel Macron, that was precisely the point. On Wednesday night, the French president threw open Louis XIV’s palace to his US counterpart for a private reception, show and di»»»

Israel has moved to reduce the powers of Palestinian authorities in Hebron, one of the most volatile cities in the occupied West Bank, in a step Palestinians say violates a decades-old agreement and advances annexation. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Tuesday that Israel has “abolish»»»

During 111 days of fighting, the US military has left Iran's oil facilities, fully-laden crude oil tankers and much of its infrastructure intact. They were deliberate moves. The US naval blockade and devastating strikes left much of Iran's military weakened and its economy reeling. And if the emerg»»»

Jackson Lahmeyer, a Republican candidate for the House of Representatives in Oklahoma, dropped out of the race Wednesday after President Donald Trump rescinded his endorsement and supported Lahmeyer's opponent. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Shortly after Presid»»»

Dubai: Firefighters quickly extinguished a small fire that broke out Thursday at a building undergoing maintenance along Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road, with no injuries reported, authorities said. Dubai Civil Defence teams responded promptly to the incident, carrying out suppression and cooling operati»»»

WASHINGTON: The interim deal between the United States and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address the most divisive issue between the longtime adversaries — Tehran’s nuclear program. Preventing Iran from attaining a nuclear bomb is a key reason that President Donald Trum»»»

ARLINGTON, United States: Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday. Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford with five minutes to go ensured a winning start f»»»

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaica is in discussions with the United States to accept third-country deportees, a move that would add the island nation to a growing number of Caribbean countries working with the Trump administration on its immigration agenda. Jamaica's National Security Minister Dr. Horace »»»

Tribune News Network Vancouver Upbeat Qatar will look to build on their opening day resilience when they face Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B tie at BC Place on Thursday (Friday 1am Doha Time). Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui’s side showed character in their 1-1 draw with Switzerland, sta»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has announced the launch of its inaugural AI summer internship programme for university students, introduced as part of the company’s commitment to nurturing national talent and equipping the next gen»»»

QNA Doha The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani received the credentials of two new ambassadors to the state at his office at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. HH the Deputy Amir received the credentials of Ambassador of Tuvalu HE Dr. Tauisi Minute Taupo and Ambassador of Antig»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar’s participation in the ICCA Middle East Summit 2026, held in Jordan on June 10 and 11, resulted in a series of significant achievements that further reinforce Qatar’s growing position within the global business events industry. During the summit, Visit Qatar wa»»»

The Cabinet also took note of the Shura Council’s approval of a new animal health law, designed to modernise existing legislation, strengthen disease prevention and control measures, and align Qatar’s regulatory framework with international standards. Officials said the law would support food secur»»»

Tribune News Network Ramallah, Palestine Thousands of vulnerable Palestinian children are set to benefit from an innovative sport-for-social-good programme delivered by Palestine: Sports for Life under the Circle In initiative, co-funded by Qatar Foundation (QF), Education Above All (EAA) Foundatio»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism officially launched the fourth edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards during a press conference on Wednesday, opening applications and inviting tourism and hospitality businesses, institutions, and professionals from across the sector to submit their entries. Ap»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) will mark International Olympic Day on June 23with a full programme of public activities spanning sport, creativity, and literacy. The celebrations reflect QOSM’s enduring commitment to translating the values of the Olympic »»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha A condolence meeting for renowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr was organised by Bazm-e-Alig, Doha, recently. Badr passed away on May 28, 2026 at the age of 91. The event, organised by the Indian community forum of Qatar- based old students of Aligarh Muslim University, brought togethe»»»

Tribune News Network Doha More than 180 Grade-8 students at Qatar Academy Doha (QAD), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), took part in the CubeSat Explorer Challenge- a hands-on learning experience organised by Boeing, INJAZ Qatar and Pure Minds Academy to spark early interest in space, satellite te»»»

Liaqat Nawaz Malik Doha The Commercial Section of the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha made a vibrant mark at Katara Cultural Village on June 14 by presenting Pakistan’s celebrated rice and mangoes as part of its ongoing trade promotion and country’sbranding efforts. The initiative was designed to highl»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar recently hosted two expert-led webinars highlighting the role of lifestyle practices in promoting health and wellbeing. Part of the IPH’s Population Health & Well-being Series, the webinars aim to ad»»»

Tribune News Network Baku, Azerbaijan The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), in its capacity as Trustee of the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees (GIFR), on Wednesday announced the signing of a strategic Donor Contribution Agreement with Qatar Charity.The agreement was signed by Dr. Rami Ahmad, vice-pr»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha HONOR is targeting stronger growth in Qatar and the wider GCC region with the launch of its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V6, an AI-powered device that combines an ultra-slim design, advanced durability, record-breaking battery performance and seamless c»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced that it has closed a restaurant for 15 days, effective from last Sunday, after it was suspected of being linked to cases of food poisoning.In a statement, the ministry said that following reports circulating about suspected food poisoning »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by the Human Resources Department, organised a workshop on attaches and staffers seconded from ministries and government authorities. The event was attended by Director of the Ministry’s Human Resources Department, Abdulaziz bin Abdul Qader Moha»»»

Arlington, United States: Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday. Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford with five minutes to go ensured a winning start f»»»

Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 on June 16. Lionel Messi's hat trick of goals came 20 years to the day after his World Cup debut. Messi is now the first man to play in six World Cups and the tournament's joint all-time scorer, alongside Germany's Miroslav Klose, with 16 goals. The player was praised by »»»

The Iranian football team have this week criticised their treatment in the US, with the team's head coach saying they're being 'oppressed' at the World Cup. Iran - one of four countries that have been hit by a travel ban - have faced restrictions, visa complications, and logistical disruptions link»»»

Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ​Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in the fight against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, the U.S. president's latest public rebuke to his partner in the war on Iran. Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky explains»»»

US President Donald Trump has personally signed a memorandum of understanding with Tehran, with a photo of the process sent to the Iranian side and the mediators, according to Axios. Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that the text of the memorandum had been officially finalized and “si»»»

Healthcare workers and officials are continuing to sound the alarm over the surging Ebola crisis. On June 16, the head of Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said that tens of thousands of people who have been in contact with ill patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo are curre»»»

Dozens of Doctors Without Borders staff have been accused of sexually abusing Sudanese refugees in Chad, the organisation said Monday, adding that it dismissed 18 workers after investigations found "serious misconduct". The medical charity, which goes by its French acronym MSF, said it had launched»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Any addition to the list of sanctions on Yemen must pass through the Security Council’s 2140 Committee, which includes representatives of all 15 council members. Individuals or entities can only be designated for sanctions if there is a consensus among the committee members. Any requ»»»

Damascus Countryside, June 18 (SANA) Invest Group Overseas (IGO) on Wednesday launched its “Yaafour 963” residential project in the Yaafour area of Damascus Countryside, marking the first announced project under the company’s new investment plan in Syria. The launch ceremony was attended by Tourism»»»

DOHA: The UAE Ministry of Interior signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar to protect data and information related to joint security projects. The MoU was signed during an official visit by a delegation from the UAE Ministry of Interior, headed»»»

President Donald Trump said on June 14 that a deal to solve the US conflict with Iran had been finalised, while announcing the immediate termination of the US naval blockade of the Islamic Republic as well as what he described as the “toll-free” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In a post publishe»»»

OverviewThe United States released the full text of US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) following weeks of negotiations, potentially ending the conflict over Iran's nuclear weapons. Washington and Tehran have agreed in principle to an MOU aimed at immediately ending military hostilities and n»»»

LONDON: In what it describes as a campaign of self-defense, Israel has seized approximately 1,000 sq. km of land in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria since October 2023 — about 5 percent of its territory within the 1949 borders, according to a recent analysis. The new zones of control, rights groups say, hav»»»