LONDON: Syrian officials met with their European counterparts to discuss mine clearance efforts, which continue to impact communities in Syria following the end of the civil war in December 2024. Raed Al-Saleh, the minister of emergency and disaster management, chaired a three-day conference in Gen»»»

The future development of Vitosha Nature Park cannot be discussed or decided without the participation of Sofia Municipality, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said in connection with Monday's meeting on the future of the mountain held at the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry, the municipalit»»»

Damascus, June 22 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, received a phone call on Monday from the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Nawaf Salam, to discuss regional security. During the call, both sides reviewed the latest regional developments, focusing prima»»»

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) maintain full freedom of action in southern Lebanon to prevent threats and will remain in the security zone for as long as it takes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday. "My directive, and that of the Minister of Defense, to »»»

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TUNIS, June 22, 2026 (TAP) - The stock market started the week on a positive note. The benchmark index rose 0.6% to 18,738.52 points, on sustained trading volume amounting to TND 14.9 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs.No block...»»»

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, honoured more than 100 national media organisations, Emirati media leaders, professionals and content creators in recognition of their role in strengthening public awareness and tr»»»

Dubai: Rain-bearing clouds are expected to develop across parts of the UAE from Tuesday through Friday as the country enters the seasonal period known locally as the "Rawayeh", bringing increased chances of convective cloud formation, scattered showers and a slight drop in temperatures later in the»»»

BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland has appointed Małgorzata Fibakiewicz as President of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer. Fibakiewicz has more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. She brings extensive managerial expertise, in-depth market knowledge and a strong track r»»»

With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»

BELGRADE - In a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia welcomed the cessation of armed conflicts and courageous political decisions leading to a calming of tensions, dialogue and lasting peace, as well as to continued discus»»»

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the guiding principle in talks between Iran and the United States is “commitment for commitment,” emphasizing that Tehran will closely monitor the other side’s implementation of its commitments and will employ all available means to ensure that thos»»»

Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) announced a temporary suspension of Lusail Tram services from June 26 until July 5, 2026, to facilitate improvement works across the network. In a statement issued on Sunday, the company said the temporary suspension is being implemented in coordination with the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, which resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries. The embassy extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and praye»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Spanish Embassy in Qatar has conveyed its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, following the operational incident which caused the explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on the evening hours of Sunday, June 21, 202»»»

BEIRUT: Direct damage to buildings in south Lebanon in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah is estimated at around $1.38 billion, a UN agency and Lebanese research center said on Monday. “In total, 11,095 buildings were completely destroyed, impacting 17,891 housing units, while 2,242 buildi»»»

Cairo: The Arab Republic of Egypt affirmed Monday its full solidarity with the State of Qatar, following the incident that occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City, and the resulting injuries. In a statement, Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Egypt stands with the Sta»»»

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The first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland is now complete. The takeaways: a joint statement, a coordinated roadmap, and a clear division of roles. Pakistan served as the lead mediator, with Qatar in a supporting capacity. Meanwhile, the R-4 nations met in Cairo to consolidate regional backing»»»

Share: Displaced people react, as they make their way back to their home in southern Lebanon following an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, in Qasmiyeh, Tyre district, Lebanon, June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra A ceasefire largely held in Lebanon on Monday as the country experienced the l»»»

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused Israel of hacking the presidential election, claiming that changes to election servers allowed outsiders to manipulate voting data. He made the remarks after right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella won the presidential election on Sunday »»»

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho interacts with students in a classroom at Marlton School in Los Angeles on August 15, 2022. Carvalho submitted his resignation to the LAUSD school board on Sunday. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFE June 22 (UPI) -- The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unif»»»

Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov appeared for questioning by police in Varna and has not been detained, said the Director of the Varna Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, Tsvetan Pirovski, at a briefing in the Bulgarian seaside city on Monday. Pirovski added that procedural and inv»»»

Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova and UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria Christina de Bruin discussed the continuation of partnership between Bulgaria and UNICEF in developing policies to support children and families. Both praised the cooperation to date and highlighted Bulgaria’s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior clarifies that the incident that occurred at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City, due to a technical malfunction during operations, resulted in the death of 13 people and 66 injuries, among people of different nationalities. MoI added that immediately after»»»

DOHA: A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66 others, the Gulf state’s energy minister said on Monday, one of the deadliest accidents at a Gulf energy facility. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which Saad Al-Kaabi said was “an accident and not sabotag»»»

1 of 5 | TV Journalist Andrea Mitchell and her husband Alan Greenspan pose arrive on the red carpet as they arrive at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a gala evening for the 2011 Honorees, in Washington. Greenspan died Monday at age 100. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo »»»

Dubai: Oman has introduced sweeping changes to its residency framework for foreign property owners and investors, allowing eligible applicants to obtain visas and residence permits without the need for a local sponsor, in a move aimed at strengthening the sultanate's appeal as a destination for lon»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy held a press conference today, June 22, 2026, in Doha following the operational incident which caused the explosion and fire at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on the evening hours of Sunday, June 21, 2026. Speaking at a press conference i»»»

JUBA: South Sudan will hold elections on December 22, its electoral commission promised Monday, after years of repeated delays and despite an increasingly dire security situation. International observers have warned of a return to full-blown conflict as government forces under President Salva Kiir »»»

* High-level talks ended early on Monday* Technical meetings to continue this week* Oil prices resume drop after progress on talks reported* Violence in Lebanon has abated since late on SaturdayBUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland, June 22 : US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday talks with Iranian officia»»»

Funds earmarked for road accidents prevention and reducing the number of road traffic fatalities are being spent on routine repairs of regional police departments, the purchase of service uniforms and office supplies, as well as seminars and competitions such as Road Traffic Police Officer of the Y»»»

Islamabad Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the State of Qatar's key role in facilitating dialogue between the United States of America and Iran. In a statement posted on X on Monday, Sharif expressed gratitude to Doha for "its critical suppor»»»

Dubai: A person was killed and two others injured after a fire broke out in an apartment inside a residential building in Kuwait's Farwaniya district on Monday, according to the General Fire Force. Firefighting teams from the Farwaniya, Subhan and Search and Rescue centres were dispatched to the sc»»»

LONDON: The Iran national football team left a handwritten message calling for peace and friendship after their World Cup group-stage match against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. The note, left in the dressing room following the goalless draw, thanked the city for its hospitality and paid tribut»»»

LONDON: A “poisonous narrative” surrounding Muslims in the UK is emboldening far-right terror attacks, Muslim groups and politicians have said in the wake of brutal attacks that took place in Edinburgh on Friday. Five men sustained injuries in the apparent anti-Muslim attacks and three required hos»»»

Dubai: Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar and Noon and chairman of Eagle Hills, said his team had set aside Dh5 billion to acquire distressed real estate projects in Dubai after the US-Iran-Israel war broke out earlier this year. However, the veteran businessman was unable to identify a single suita»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Marina Ragus said on Monday the contemporary world was facing serious challenges to the international order, and noted that dialogue was the only path to preserving peace and stability and equal relations among states. Speaking at the 6th Think Tank Conf»»»

Iran could recover up to 1.6 million barrels per day within four to eight weeks, independent political analyst Faisal Alshammeri told Sputnik commenting on Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi’s recent announcement that oil and petrochemical export restrictions against the Islamic Republic have been l»»»

Burgenstock Resort Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met on Monday with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic HE Jean-Noel Barrot at the Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland. During the meeting, the two sides »»»

By UPI StaffBereaved families pray at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa-Prefecture, Japan, on Monday, the eve of the Battle of Okinawa 81st Anniversary. A bereaved family prays for victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa-Prefecture, Japan, on June 22, 2026. Photo by Keizo Mor»»»

Tunis, June 22 (TAP) – Violations against journalists in Tunisia decreased significantly in May 2026 compared with the previous months of the year, according to a report released Monday by the monitoring unit of the National Union of Tunisian...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is convinced that the resumption of Armenia's work in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) would meet the interests of the republic, and the organization remains the guarantor of regional stability, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sp»»»

RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has begun implementing architectural and urban design guidelines for the area extending from Al-Urooba Road in the south to the Northern Ring Road in the north, within the capital’s central commercial axis. The move also includes resuming the issuance of»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the solidarity of the Sultanate of Oman with the State of Qatar following the incident during start-up of operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City that led to explosion and fire on Sunday, June 21, »»»

Abu Dhabi: An Indian passenger on his way home from the UAE died after falling seriously ill on board an Abu Dhabi-to-Bangalore flight in the early hours of Monday, leaving behind a wife and five children, including a three-month-old baby girl. The deceased has been identified as Yousafe Kunhammu, »»»

The U.S. Treasury Department ​authorized the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil ‌on Monday, a move promised under an agreement reached by Washington and Tehran last week. The general license, announced as the two sides continue ​talks aimed at reaching a final peace deal, allows ​the prod»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's solidarity with the State of Qatar following the incident during start-up of operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, that led to the explosion and fire »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Unfreezing Iranian assets would benefit the United States and help strengthen the security architecture in the Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday. "If Iranian assets are ever unfrozen, they're going to go to make American farmers richer and to feed the Ira»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has held a phone conversation with US Vice President JD Vance to discuss efforts to solidify the ceasefire regime between Lebanon and Israel and to end military escalation, the Lebanese presidential office said on Monday. "The conversation discussed»»»