On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof killed nine people at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., in a mass shooting. 1 of 2 | A memorial is erected outside the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 19, 2015 in memory of the the nine people killed in a June 17 shootin»»»

In the first quarter of 2026, job vacancy levels across the euro area stood at 2.3%, marking a slight increase from 2.2% in the previous quarter, but still below the 2.4% recorded a year earlier, according to Eurostat. Across the European Union as a whole, the vacancy rate remained unchanged at 2.1»»»

In 2025, bathing water quality across Europe remained consistently high, with 85% of monitored sites classified as having “excellent” quality under the EU’s strictest standards. The findings come from the European Commission’s annual report on bathing water quality, which also shows that 96% of all»»»

Doha, Qatar: The French Republic yesterday awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honour (France’s highest national decoration) to H E Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in recogn»»»

Arab Finance: IMKAN Misr has signed an agreement with Dex Squared Hospitality to enhance its integrated community offering through the introduction of professionally managed holiday homes, according to an emailed press release. Within its Alburouj scheme, IMKAN Misr will transform residential units»»»

Santa Clara, United States: Austria were given a scare by World Cup debutants Jordan on Tuesday before securing a 3-1 win rounded off by a penalty in added time from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic. The Austrians went ahead at Levi's Stadium near San Francisco when Romano Schmid produced a brillia»»»

Doha: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued yesterday Government Ijara Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance with a value amounting to QR6.5bn. In a post on X, QCB said that the maturity periods of the Sukuk varied as per the following details: QR3.250bn (an addition to an existing issuance) with a »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, published its Economic Impact Assessment Report showing that QFC contributed to 2.2% of total GDP and 3.5% of non-oil GDP. These figures represent a 13% increase in gross value added (GVA) compared to 2022, »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the launch of a new and unprecedented promotional campaign, the first of its kind in Qatar, exclusively for holders of Visa credit and debit cards from both the retail and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) segments. The campaign offers customers an exceptional »»»

Doha, Qatar: As ongoing volatility and regional tensions continue to disrupt global markets, the HSBC GCC Exchanges Conference in London this week brought together more than 300 institutional investors, over 100 Middle East corporates and all seven stock exchanges from the Gulf Cooperation Council »»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has launched SME Local Business Boost, a series of events which aim to create sector-focused platforms that strengthen engagement across Qatar’s Small and Medium Enterprise ecosystem. The inaugural event brought »»»

People vote in Washington DC's 2026 primary elections at the Prince Hall Masonic Temple on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Robert White, an at-large member of the D.C. Council, was poised to win the Democratic nomination for D.C.'s nonvoting delegat»»»

Almost two thirds of EU companies with at least 10 employees used at least one social media platform in 2025, with Romania among the member states reporting the lowest levels of adoption, according to Eurostat data. Across the EU, 63.57% of enterprises used social media in 2025, up from 61.1% in 20»»»

Companies must move from a reactive approach to one based on anticipation and integrated risk management, in an economic context market by volatility and increasing pressure on liquidity, according to an analysis conducted by Aon Romania, a risk management company. The company's specialists showed »»»

Turning the Black Sea into an attractive area for international maritime traffic is one of the main objectives of the regional business community and port sector, given the development of the Trans-Caspian Corridor and the growing importance of the Port of Constanta in trade flows between Asia and »»»

The development of Romanian-American economic relations, the identification of new trade and investment opportunities and support for the internationalisation of Romanian companies were the main topics discussed during a meeting between the leadership of the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Indust»»»

Nearly one third of Romanians (29%) say they still have no plan in place for a situation in which, due to an accident or a serious illness, they would no longer be able to contribute to their family's income, according to the latest edition of the UNSAR-IRES Barometer on risk perception and insuran»»»

Jobs requiring artificial intelligence skills have increased by 69% over the past five years, compared with a 9% rise in the overall labour market, representing a growth rate nearly eight times faster, according to the PwC AI Jobs Barometer 2026 published on Tuesday.Based on more than one billion j»»»

The Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) announced on Tuesday that it had sent the European Commission a letter with the decision of the Section for Judges, which established that there was "a sustained and coordinated campaign" aimed at discrediting the judiciary, in which political actors, affili»»»

First Deputy Chairman Adrian Vestea is outside the National Liberal Party (PNL), according to the party's statute provisions, PNL said on Tuesday.'In the meeting of the National Political Bureau on 15 June, the National Liberal Party adopted, in accordance with Article 111 of the PNL Statute, a ser»»»

The Pro Democracy Association calls on all political actors to put democratic rules above electoral calculations and to demonstrate that Romania can have a mature political class, capable of governing for the benefit of its citizens."The Pro Democracy Association (APD) expresses its deep concern ov»»»

The Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) decided on Tuesday not to join the Government in a future Vestea Cabinet, party Spokesman Csoma Botond, leader of the Union's deputies, announced.The decision was taken in a marathon meeting of the Union Council, with a secret ballot."Today, we took »»»

Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan, Gulzat Isamatova, met with Lesslie Viguerie, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of »»»

New wastewater treatment facilities have been put into operation in Bishkek. They can process up to 50,000 cubic meters of wastewater per day, the press service of the Swiss Embassy in Kyrgyzstan reported. It is noted that the project was implemented through a financial package of 28 million euros.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 12th Doha Islamic Finance Conference which kicked off yesterday highlighted the transformative impact of AI agentic systems on the global financial sector, as experts and industry leaders examined the opportunities and challenges posed by intelligent technologies capable of self-le»»»

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, in cooperation with Qatar Foundation and Qatar Sports Investments, organised a high-level event on ‘Empowering Women and Girls In and Through Sport - From Words to Deeds’, on the sidelines of the 62nd Sessio»»»

Doha, Qatar: England and Croatia have crossed paths before on football’s biggest stage, and eight years after one of the most memorable nights in recent World Cup history, they meet again to open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. When the two European sides walk onto the pitch at Dallas Stadium t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has called on date palm farmers across the country to maintain high standards of cleanliness during the date harvest season to preserve crop quality and ensure optimal production. In an agricultural advisory issued as the date harvesting season begins, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) and the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to collaborate in the areas of justice and human rights. The move is part of efforts to reinforce national cooperation and joint action aimed at cons»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli airstrike targets the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa 17-06-2026 09:20 AM Latest News Urgent News A rocket barrag»»»

Doha, Qatar: Portugal will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against DR Congo today, with Roberto Martinez’s side aiming to make a strong start in Group K and take an early step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled for 8:00pm (Qatar time) at Houston Stadium, will open the World »»»

Arab Finance: El Obour Company for Real Estate Investment (OBRI) posted a 236.95% year-on-year (YoY) climb in consolidated net profits after tax for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to a disclosure on June 15th. The company recorded net profits of EGP 18.433 million in Q1 2026, compared to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the French Embassy in Doha, hosted a special screening of the documentary Inside Gaza at the Museum of Islamic Art on Tuesday, drawing attention to the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the challenges faced by journali»»»

Doha, Qatar: Almoez Ali is not looking too far ahead. As Qatar target a first-ever place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, Al Annabi’s all-time leading scorer insists belief must be matched by patience and focus. “We are taking things one step at a time. Right now, our entire focus is on the ne»»»

Doha, Qatar: Techno Blue, one of Qatar’s leading electronics retailers and distributors for consumer electronics and IT products, has signed a distribution agreement with TP-Link to expand the availability of TP-Link’s networking products and switches across the Qatar market. The signing ceremony t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe A rocket barrage was launched toward Israeli occupation troop groupings in the vicinity of Kfartebnit 17-06-2026 09:20 AM Latest News Urgen»»»

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: The leaders of the G7 countries said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, and agreed to increase the pressure on ‌the Russian ‌war economy. “In this ‌context, ⁠we will strengthen ⁠our sanctions (against Russia), including t»»»

For anyone considering a move to Central Europe, three cities inevitably dominate the conversation: Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. All three are rich in history, highly liveable, and increasingly popular among expats, digital nomads, and international students. But when it comes to day-to-day costs,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 12th Doha Islamic Finance Conference opened yesterday with the theme ‘Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems’ under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The conference was inaugurated in the »»»

PARIS/RIYADH: The Esports Foundation, the organization behind the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup, has opened applications for its 2026 Creator Program — the largest co-streaming initiative in esports and a deepening of the body’s growth strategy. Co-streaming has been central to how the »»»

BUNDIBUGYO: Whenever Ebola comes, some of the afflicted choose the road to the nearest hospital. Others take the path to the shrine of a traditional healer, often with devastating consequences. Many view the onset of hemorrhagic fever as a spiritual affliction and seek out herbs and prayers instead»»»

LAREDO, Texas: A small plane crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday night, causing chaos as people left their vehicles to frantically try to smash the cockpit window and free people inside. The plane crashed in Laredo shortly after 10 p.m., said Jose Baeza, an investigator w»»»

BEIRUT: Israeli forces on Wednesday carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon, state media reported, despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. Lebanon’s National News Agency said Israeli warplanes launched raids targeting the Nabatieh Al-Fawqa area and the ea»»»

KYIV: A Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia city in southeast Ukraine killed one person and wounded seven others, emergency authorities said Wednesday morning. “A fire broke out in a three-story residential building with a total area of 800 square meters. Due to the threat of constant enemy attack»»»

Doha, Qatar: State of Qatar will be represented at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, coming Friday (June 19), said Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged slightly lower on Wednesday morning, although the market remained well above the lows seen earlier this month as global bullion held near recent gains. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign»»»

MANILA: The Philippines' fertility rate has fallen to a record low, marking one of the fastest demographic transitions ever recorded for a populous developing nation and signalling profound economic and social changes that could reshape the country's future workforce. Demographers say the trend ref»»»

Dubai: Expats whose residence permits are cancelled must leave Qatar within 14 days of the cancellation date or face financial penalties, a Ministry of Interior official has said. Speaking during a webinar on safe travel procedures organised by the ministry’s Public Relations Department, Captain Al»»»

June 17 (UPI) -- Oklahoma voters have rejected raising the state's nation-lowest minimum wage as several states held primaries on Tuesday. The Sooner State sets its minimum at $7.25, the federal minimum wage floor, tying it with 19 other mostly Republican-led or -leaning states for the nation's low»»»

Four platinum and twelve gold awards across five institutions, the highest designation the Federation confers. Doha, Qatar: Apex Health, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding and the fastest-growing healthcare company in the MENA region, has been named a Holistic Role Model by the Arab Hospitals Federa»»»