Radek Cais named General Manager of the Year-Qatar for second consecutive year at Hotelier Middle East GM Awards 2026
Radek Cais, Multi-Property General Manager of Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail, Agora, Autograph Collection Hotel Doha, and the soon-to-open Palais Vendôme, a Luxury Collection Hotel Lusail, has once again been awarded General Manager of the Year- Qatar at the Hotelier Middle East GM Awards 2»»»
Tougher post-MoU talks between US and Iran now taking place behind closed doors: Vance
Even as Washington hailed the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tehran, much of the real negotiation is now taking place behind closed doors. According to CNN, the United States and Iran are quietly working on a series of confidential proposals that would spell out how the agreement w»»»
PM Radev, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Discuss Bulgaria’s Role in Regional Energy Security
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed Bulgaria’s role in regional energy security in Brussels on Thursday, the government press service said. Zelenskyy attended the European Council meeting in Brussels. During their meeting, the two discussed Bulgaria’s ke»»»
Mighty is the paintbrush: Semyon Skrepetsky, the Russian dissident artist shot and killed in Poland
Russian artist and dissident Semyon Skrepetsky was famous for his audacious, even malicious, caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Skrepetsky was shot and killed on Tuesday in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska at the age of 44. Severa»»»
Poor roads, deadly costs, and a culture of corruption in the Philippines
Manila: "Maharlika", a pre-colonial term, means "royalty" or "nobility", freeman. The Marharlika Highway in Samar is a stark contrast to its name. The Maharlika Highway in the mineral-rich island is a symbol of the Philippines' infrastructure crisis: a road that is supposed to connect communities, »»»
Viktor Orban's childhood friend retains title of richest Hungarian
The combined wealth of Hungary’s 100 richest individuals rose by HUF1.56 trillion (€3.9bn) over the past year to a record HUF12.6 trillion (€36bn), according to the latest edition of The 100 Richest Hungarians annual ranking, Index.hu writes. The increase represents annual growth of 14%, »»»
LIVE UPDATE: Canada vs Qatar (FIFA World Cup 2026)
DOHA: Qatar face a crucial Group B showdown against Canada as both sides seek their first victory of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Al Annabi opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Switzerland, while Canada were also held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving all qualificati»»»
South Korean experts split over Lee Jae Myung's dialogue push amid North Korea's nuclear expansion - UPI.com
Top, from left, Hong Kyu-dok, Yoo Ho-yeol, moderator Son Gi-woong, Cho Gap-je, Lee Hoon and Lee Myung-kwon take part in a conference on South Korea’s unification policy at the Korea Press Center in Seoul on Wednesday. Bottom, panelists and attendees pose for a group photo after the conference. Cour»»»
First-instance ruling against president of Association of Friendship of Court Clerks upheld
Tunis, June 18 (TAP) - The Criminal Chamber specialised in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal upheld, on Thursday, the initial ruling issued against the former president of the Association of Friendship of Court Clerks and other...»»»
Three killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City’s Al-Rimal neighborhood
CAIRO: Three Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Thursday after an Israeli drone strike targeted a civilian vehicle in the Al-Rimal neighborhood west of Gaza City, according to medical sources. The sources said the attack struck a civilian car near Abu Khadra Mosque in western Ga»»»
Lionel Messi’s family confirms father experiencing health-related issue
BUENOS AIRES: As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the World Cup, his father is experiencing a “health situation” that prompted family members to release a statement Thursday. Jorge Messi is “under medical supervision” as he continues to recover from a medical condition that was not r»»»
Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure
HAVANA: Cuba’s prime minister on Thursday presented lawmakers with sweeping measures backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul Castro that would privatize a vast swath of its socialist economy in a bid to survive punishing US sanctions. The measures — which still await a vote »»»
Qatar, UK and France ministers visit Beirut shelters as humanitarian needs mount
Beirut A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the United Kingdom and France visited a number of collective shelters in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Thursday to assess humanitarian conditions and the needs of displaced communities. The delegation included Minister of State for International »»»
Qatar, UK and France ministers visit Lebanon's DRM Unit
Beirut A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the UK and France has visited Lebanon's Disaster Risk Management Unit (DRM Unit) as part of international efforts to strengthen humanitarian support for the Lebanese people. The delegation included Minister of State for International Cooperation of »»»
As part of the Ashura operations, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged since 5:30 PM (on Thursday, June 18, 2026), in clashes with appropriate weapons against an Israeli enemy force that attempted to advance from the town of Arnoun towards the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit: Hezbollah Military Media statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the Ashura operations, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged since 5:30 PM (on Thursday, June 18, 2026), in clashes with»»»
Netanyahu fumes, allies rage over Trump’s Iran dea – Ya Libnan
Share: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was silent on Wednesday as President Trump released and signed a deal that Israeli officials see as a strategic and political disaster. Why it matters: Netanyahu promised the Israeli public “total victory” in Iran. He had to settle for Trump’s memora»»»
Leader Hails Iranian Officials’ Efforts, Says Trump Desperate in Reaching Deal
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei says Iranian officials have made extensive efforts out of compassion and goodwill to reach a memorandum of understanding with the US, while the American president has used various leverage points out of desperation. “The passionate »»»
Putin and leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at a summit in Russia
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Russia’s ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as he hosted a summit intended to strengthen economic and political ties with the bloc. The leaders who took part in the meeting in Kazan agreed to further expand “strategic partnership»»»
Dutch PM calls out Spain’s lack of Ukraine funding, amid speculation on peace talks
Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten has called out Spain’s lack of funding for Ukraine ahead of a summit in Brussels on Thursday (18 June), which president Volodymyr Zelensky attended in person, and which saw positive messages on Ukraine’s future EU membership, as well as speculation on peace talks wit»»»
U.S. military lifts naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman - UPI.com
Ships started transiting the Strait of Hormuz overnight Wednesday after the presidents of Iran and the United States each signed a peace deal that ended the months-long blockade of an essential shipping route for the region. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- The U.S.»»»
For first time in 30 years, states and not armed groups are top killers of children in war, UN says
NEW YORK CITY: For the first time since the UN’s mandate on children and armed conflict was established three decades ago, government forces, rather than nonstate armed groups, are responsible for the majority of grave violations against children, the latest report from the UN secretary-general rev»»»
Liverpool sign Spain’s World Cup forward Munoz from Osasuna
LONDON: Liverpool have signed Spain forward Victor Munoz on a long-term deal from Osasuna, the Premier League club announced on Thursday, marking the first arrival since Andoni Iraola took over as coach earlier this month. Media reports said Liverpool paid 40 million euros ($45.85 million) to tri»»»
EGP79bn to develop railways in five years
by Hassan Baraka The first Egyptian air conditioned VIP train was launched in Alexandria a few days ago from Misr Station in Cairo in the presence of Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab, Minister of Transport Hani Dahi and Head of the Arab Organisation for Industrialization Lt. Gen. Abdel-Aziz Seifeddin,»»»
Slotkin: Bill to ban president from sending troops to polling places - UPI.com
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced a bill to block the president from sending troops to polling stations. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced a bill Thursday called the Protect Our Polls Act that would block the president from sen»»»
Iranian president thanks Qatari emir for mediating interim agreement with US
LONDON: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, emir of Qatar, for his country’s efforts in mediating a pivotal interim agreement with the US that brought an end to more than 100 days of conflict in the Middle East. Pezeshkian said that he appreciated Qatar’s rol»»»
UAE continues urgent humanitarian response to support Philippine earthquake victims
Manila: The United Arab Emirates has continued its support for those affected by the earthquake in Sarangani Province in the Philippines as part of an urgent humanitarian response. In this context, the UAE response team, in the presence of Mohamed Obaid Salem Al Qatam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the»»»