WASHINGTON: Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture its chips in the US, President Donald Trump said on Thursday, in what ​would be a major boost for the American chipmaker’s efforts to turn around its business. An Apple contract would lock in steady demand from one of the wor»»»

In an attempt to improve the quality of services provided and eliminate all forms of violation in care institutions (orphans, elderly, disabled and children at risk) in Egypt, the Ministry of Social Solidarity has launched “Beena Initiative” as an effective mechanism to encourage citizen participat»»»

WASHINGTON: Taiwan needs to purchase American weapons to ensure its self-defense in the face of a growing threat from Beijing, the island’s top diplomat in the US said, adding that he has seen no change in Washington’s policy toward the self-governing island that China claims as its own.A $14-billi»»»

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has postponed a trip to Switzerland for talks that were originally slated for Friday to discuss next steps on the US-Iran agreement on ending the war in the Middle East, according to the White House. “The logistics of these negotiations have never been simple »»»

Ukraine hit a refinery near Moscow and other targets in Russia and occupied territories overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday, calling the strikes a "justified response" to Russia's own attacks. "For the second time this week, the Moscow oil refinery was hit. Targets we»»»

DUBAI: It took them two matches on home soil to get the result, but for the thousands of home fans packed into the BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada’s first-ever win at the World Cup was well worth the wait. A comprehensive 6-0 win over 9-man Qatar catapulted the host nation to the top of Group»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria is intensifying efforts to combat hate speech and promote responsible journalism, marking the UN’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech on June 18 with a series of measures anchored in a newly introduced media code of conduct. The Professional and Ethical Code of Conduct for»»»

Dubai: The Court of Cassation has ruled that a husband who proves serious marital harm may be exempt from paying certain divorce-related financial entitlements, such as waiting-period maintenance and compensation, but remains legally obligated to pay the deferred dowry unless it has already been se»»»

“Memorise this passage by heart.” It was a simple instruction, one that many parents have probably heard before. What surprised me was not the request itself, but the amount of time devoted to it. Nearly half of a learning session was spent asking children to repeat and memorise a passage, with par»»»

The suspect is allegedly involved in a series of shootings in the city, including one at the consulate. Toronto police on Thursday arrested a man who was allegedly involved with several shootings, including one at the U.S. consulate in the city. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo June »»»

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Scotland have hit ‌the ground running in the World Cup with an opening 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C and with their Tartan Army of fans winning hearts in Boston, but their return to the city on Saturday to face Morocco could dampen their spirits. The North Africans, surpr»»»

CHICAGO: An attorney for Hollywood actor and comedian Ahmed Ahmed, 56 — who was seriously injured after being detained and beaten by police in California last year — told Arab News on Thursday that he was singled out and targeted “because he’s Arab and Muslim.” The Egyptian American is best known f»»»

NEW YORK: The Saudi permanent representative to the UN told the Security Council on Thursday that the Palestinian issue remains at the heart of the Middle East conflict, warning that genuine peace cannot be achieved without ending Israel’s occupation. Speaking on behalf of the Arab Group at a counc»»»

ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, United Kingdom: Counting was under way late Thursday in a historic UK by-election which could determine embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future, as a Labour rival eyeing a leadership bid vies for a parliamentary seat. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, a veteran of »»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump gave the Medal of Award to three veterans on Thursday, honoring acts of heroism that saved lives and repelled enemy forces in Vietnam and Afghanistan. Trump bestowed the military’s highest honor on Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. and Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery.»»»

Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, calling for the defense of democracy in a star-studded event attended by three former presidents. “I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of how precious our democracy truly is,” Obama said, a»»»

Tens of thousands of New Yorkers packed Manhattan on Thursday for a heavily secured victory parade celebrating the New York Knicks' NBA Finals triumph, turning the city into a sea of blue and orange. Fans chanted "Let's go Knicks" as the procession moved through packed streets, with some paying hun»»»

DOHA: Qatar’s second World Cup 2026 group stage game saw them fall to host nation Canada 6-0 at BC Place in Vancouver on Friday. Qatar showed early promising signs when Homam Al Amin lobbed a well-weighted cross into the Canadian penalty box, but Edmilson’s follow-up effort ended up missing the net»»»

Tunis, June 19 (TAP) - Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh on Thursday presided over the inauguration ceremony of the Sfax seawater desalination plant, which has a production capacity of 100,000 cubic metres...»»»

A powerful offshore earthquake that struck near the southern Philippines on June 8 has left at least 78 people dead, with 30 still missing, as search-and-rescue operations continue in devastated coastal and inland communities. The tremor, which the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Ma»»»

Sweden has selected Rolls-Royce SMR to supply three small modular reactors (SMRs) for a new nuclear power project at the Varo Peninsula next to the Ringhals site. The decision was announced by Videberg Kraft — a nuclear venture backed by utility giant Vattenfall and industrial partner Industrikraft»»»

Uzbekistan’s plans to expand agricultural production, industrial output and exports are running into an increasingly uncomfortable reality: the country is running out of water. Officials, international organisations and industry executives gathered at the fifth annual Tashkent International Investm»»»

NEW YORK: The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognisable destinations. Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horse sprin»»»

How can Europe better support tech startups? It’s a question being asked at Vivatech, Europe’s biggest event for innovation and technology. Business Editor Kate Moody has been speaking to Eleonore Crespo - co-founder and co-CEO of Pigment, a business planning platform that helps firms make strategi»»»

Can quantum computing change the way we solve problems? The emerging technology can tackle situations that are out of reach for classical computers, in industries including healthcare and finance. At the 10th annual VivaTech festival, Kate Moody visits IBM's Quantum System Two chandelier, and speak»»»

The United States is "committed to PEACE," and we "encourage everyone in the Middle East Region to maintain their commitment to allowing our negotiations to beautifully unfold," U.S. President Donald Trump said overnight. "The Markets are loving what is happening with Oil Prices way down, and Stock»»»

JACKSON, Mississippi: The fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by police who were responding to a shoplifting call this week has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the small town of Senatobia, Mississippi. The death of Kohen Wiley is the latest in a series of troubling e»»»

Three Saudi-flagged very large crude carriers (VLCCs), previously “dark” for more than two months, have reappeared on automatic identification system (AIS) tracking, signaling a cautious return of vessel visibility in the Strait of Hormuz. Data from MarineTraffic shows the tankers Jaham, Shaden, an»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Seven months after the Security Council adopted Resolution 2803 in support of the US peace plan for Gaza, the ceasefire in the territory remains fragile and the humanitarian recovery is dangerously incomplete, the UN’s aid chief warned council members on Thursday. Palestinians are st»»»

NEW YORK: Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper has become a star at this World Cup, and a Senegal teenager scored in his tournament debut. Here’s a look at some of the oldest and youngest players as the 48-team tournament enters its second week. Elder statesmen No better place to begin than the 41-y»»»

The head of Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc, Mohammad Raad, said on Thursday that Israel's war in Lebanon had "failed" to eliminate the Iran-backed group. Raad said in a statement that "the enemy's war aimed at crushing the resistance in Lebanon has failed and will not achieve its objectives". He al»»»

Lebanese authorities have arrested a citizen suspected of having imported parts used to manufacture Hezbollah drones, a judicial source told AFP on Thursday. Hezbollah has been using fiber optic drones, which are resistant to jamming, in their fight against Israel since early March. The judicial so»»»

DHAHRAN: In a quiet corner of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, a group of Ph.D. candidates is working to solve some of the most pressing technological challenges of the modern era. Among them are Asma Yamani and Linah Ali Abuhajar, two researchers operating at the intersection of art»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums hosted the MIKTA Climate Dialogue 2026, in partnership with the Australian Embassy in Qatar, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia and civil society to explore opportunities for advancing international climate cooperation ah»»»

DPA Inglewood (California) Substitutes Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas were on fire as Switzerland stunned 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 at the World Cup on Thursday to boost their hopes of reaching the knock-out stages. The pair came on in the 72nd minute with the score 0-0 and were an instant hit»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Within Education City, the arts are embedded across galleries, public spaces, academic institutions, architecture and everyday experiences to inspire learning, spark connection and deepen understanding of the world. As this landscape continues to grow, Qatar Foundation (QF»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, hasannounced a wide-ranging fall 2026 programme of exhibitions, public art presentations and initiatives designed to spark global cultural exchange and dialogue. Featuring openings from September »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha In a region repeatedly shaped by cycles of escalation and fragile de-escalation, Qatar has once again positioned itself at the centre of high-stakes diplomacy playing a pivotal role in facilitating understanding between the United States and Iran. The recent agreement on a me»»»

Panic broke out in the heart of Manhattan on Thursday afternoon after gunfire erupted in Times Square, sending tourists, commuters, and street vendors scrambling for cover in one of the world’s busiest tourist destinations. The shots were fired shortly before 4pm near West 44th Street and Seventh A»»»

Hezbollah said its fighters were engaged in fresh clashes with the Israeli military on Thursday, hours after Lebanese state media reported that Israeli strikes in the south killed three people. The fighting came a day after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war o»»»

For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) are among the safest ways to build long-term peso savings. Another upside, it supports the Philippine government's infrastructure and development programmes. Because they are backed by the National Government, RTBs carry very low de»»»

QNA Doha A Qatari-owned luxury resort in Switzerland is set to become the centre of global attention as the Burgenstock Resort, overlooking Lake Lucerne, prepares to host the official signing of a landmark agreement between the United States and Iran. The high-level event is expected to mark a sign»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Embassy of India, Qatar in association with Indian Sports Centre (ISC), Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, will jointly organise the grand celebration of International Day of Yo»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud on Thursday. During the call, the two sides discussed bilateral relatio»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched the first phase of its electronic inspection system designed to digitally manage, implement, and monitor environmental inspection and oversight activities to accelerate procedures, enhance the efficiency of regulatory oper»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Airways Group has restored its network to 85 percent of pre-crisis levels and created two new executive roles to sharpen its operations and deepen its focus on customers. The milestone was reached with the launch of the airline’s summer 2026 schedule this week, which»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) took part in the 29th extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Transport Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held via videoconference. The ministers in attendance discussed the implementation of the directives of the GCC»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Radek Cais has once again been awarded General Manager of the Year – Qatarat the Hotelier Middle East GM Awards 2026. Cais, multi-property general manager of Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail, Agora, Autograph Collection Hotel Doha, and the soon-to-open Palais Vendôme»»»

QNA Bonn The State of Qatar participated in the 64th session of the two United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Subsidiary Body meetings held in Bonn, Germany, as part of the preparations for the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31), scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkiye»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met with Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar HE Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them, in addition to several topics of mutual interest.»»»