Man who threw UK toddler into crocodile enclosure released on bail
UK police have released a man on bail who allegedly threw a toddler into a zoo crocodile enclosure, after he was “assessed as not being fit for interview,” the Cambridgeshire Constabulary said in a press release on Friday. The incident took place at the Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo in Cambridgeshire o»»»
Hormuz, Lebanon test Trump’s fast-tracked Iran deal
Dubai: Just days after President Donald Trump fast-tracked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, the accord is facing its first major challenge, with disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, renewed fighting in Lebanon and Trump’s threat to impose US tolls on shipping raising fresh questions ab»»»
US rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure claim as peace talks open in Switzerland
ZURICH/DUBAI/WASHINGTON: US and Iranian negotiators were set to begin talks in Switzerland on Sunday aimed at advancing a fragile ceasefire and laying the groundwork for a broader agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and regional security, even as the two sides clashed over Tehran’s claim that it ha»»»
Former Olympian arrested for alleged damage to Reflecting Pool - UPI.com
Paint applied to the bottom of the renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool can be seen peeling and floating to the surface of the water. A man was arrested on Friday for reaching into the water to touch paint floating near the side of the pool. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI»»»
Five hurt in suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh
Dubai: Counterterrorism detectives in Scotland have launched an investigation after five men were injured in a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh, according to police and media reports, with videos showing a shirtless man carrying a large weapon and targeting multiple location»»»
Why ancient yoga is the modern stress buster
Imagine a prescription that instantly lowers your heart rate, flushes stress hormones from your blood, costs absolutely nothing, and comes with zero negative side effects. If it was invented today, it would be a multi-billion-dollar medical breakthrough. Instead, it’s an ancient practice that’s bee»»»
India’s Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignation
NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party banged steel plates with spoons in a protest Saturday to demand the resignation of the education minister over allegations of examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks. The protest near Parliament in New Delhi by hundreds of stu»»»
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he said were vandalizing the Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project he launched for the nation’s 250th anniversary seemingly ba»»»
Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 956, including 247 deaths
KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo said on Saturday the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country had risen to 956, including 247 deaths. On Friday, confirmed cases were at 933, and deaths were 245. At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for di»»»
Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job
LONDON: Britain’s Observer newspaper said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, though a government source said Starmer remained focused on getting on with the job of governing. The threat to Starmer’s position, which has been buildi»»»
Undav scores twice, saves Germany with 2-1 World Cup win over Ivory Coast
TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup. Four minutes into stoppage time, Undav received a pass from Felix Nmecha in front of the net and rifled it past Ivor»»»
X greenlights Israeli national security minister’s online call to burn Lebanon
Social media platform X has declined to remove a post by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling for the destruction of Lebanon, despite its rules prohibiting threats and incitement targeting people on the basis of ethnicity, national origin or religion. Published on Friday, the »»»
Al-Futtaim BYD Saudi Arabia accelerates growth with new Jazan showroom
Al-Futtaim BYD Saudi Arabia, the official distributor of BYD in the Kingdom, has announced the opening of its new showroom in Jazan, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia, bringing its new energy vehicle portfolio closer to customers and meeting demand throu»»»
Judge revokes Spanish prime minister's wife's passport ahead of corruption trial - UPI.com
Spanish first lady Begona Gomez, left, and her husband, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pictured earlier this month visiting Pope Leo XIV during his week-long trip to Spain. Photo by Alejandro Garcia/EPA June 20 (UPI) -- Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, had her p»»»
Canadian beer prices test German fans' thirst at FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is in full swing, including in Canada. Toronto is hosting Saturday's match between Germany and the Ivory Coast. The German supporters are there and they’re angry – according to them, the price of beer is far too high. Story by Daniel Quinlan and Antoine Fenaux.»»»
Spotlight - A deal in 'dire straits'? Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to France 24
Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels Iran says the pact's first pri»»»
One dead after Munich train collision sends freight cars plunging off bridge
One person was killed after two freight trains collided during shunting operations in Munich, Germany, in the early hours of Saturday. The fatal accident occurred hours after a similar rail collision left one passenger dead and dozens seriously injured in the UK. A video shared by one of the witnes»»»
BRICS Impact on Car Prices promises Buyers Better Deals
In a significant turn of events, Egypt’s recent accession to the BRICS alliance has set the stage for a transformative period in the nation’s automotive industry. This development comes amid a series of strategic agreements signed to rejuvenate Egypt’s industrial and commercial landscape, promising»»»
Undav's double sends Germany through to round of 32
Toronto: Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice as Germany booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a dramatic comeback victory over Côte d'Ivoire in Toronto yesterday. The Ivorians looked set to progress after Franck Kessie gave them the lead midway through the first half, but U»»»
Brobbey rewards Koeman with early double as Dutch thump Sweden 5-1
DPA Houston Netherlands forward Brian Brobbey justified the decision to bring him into the starting line-up with two poacher’s goals in a 5-1 World Cup stroll over Sweden on Saturday. Cody Gakpo also netted a double in Houston to boost the three-times runners-up, with Anthony Elanga’s goal for 4-1 »»»
QC holds Qatar-Germany investment roundtable
QNA Doha Qatar Chamber organised a Qatar-German roundtable titled “Qatar and North Rhine-Westphalia: Connecting Markets and Creating Opportunities,” aimed at strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two sides and opening new avenues for private-sector partnerships. The event wa»»»
Qatar 2022 Legacy exhibition ‘Journeys to Greatness’ travels to Mexico
Tribune News Network Mexico City and Doha Mexico’s Ministry of Culture, through the Centro de Cultura Digital (CCD), in partnership with Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative and with the collaboration of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, unveiled Journeys to Greatness: Qatar 2022 Legacy, a »»»
Qatar Rail receives CIHT 2026 Health and Safety in Workplace commendation
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has received a commendation from the UK-based Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) in the 2026 Health and Safety in the Workplace category at the CIHT Annual Awards ceremony in London in recognition of its efforts »»»
Qatar’s unwavering support bolsters Lebanon’s path to recovery: Analysts
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha For decades, Qatar has remained one of Lebanon’s most reliable partners, providing sustained diplomatic, humanitarian and economic support aimed at preserving the country’s stability, sovereignty and development. As Lebanon continues to face economic challenges, political unc»»»
Pinoy Popstar Middle East Qatar unveils Top 15 finalists
Darlene Regis Excitement, anticipation, and Filipino pride filled the air as the Pinoy Popstar Middle East 2026 — Qatar officially introduced its Top 15 finalists during a press conference at Kylin Restaurant. The event brought together media representatives, organisers, and partners to celebrate F»»»
Filipino community marks I-Day with sports, culture, and unity celebration
Darlene Regis In celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day, PAPAWIS QLAB organised a community sports and cultural event that brought together Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipino community across Qatar. The event featured friendly competitions in Pickleball and Badminton while »»»
On World Refugee Day, UNHCR, QC expand partnership
Tribune News Network Doha UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and Qatar Charity (QC) signed two agreements worth QR3,079,324 (approximately US$ 844,808) to support more than 15,000 vulnerable displaced people in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. The agreements were signed in Doha by Ahmed Mohs»»»
UK envoy praises MoECC efforts to protect sea turtles
Tribune News Network Doha Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Qatar His Excellency Nirav Patel has praised the efforts made by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) in protecting sea turtles and preserving coastal ecosystems, while appreciating the level of field and scientific wor»»»
DRFC hosts Ireland Rugby star Erin King for development session
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Rugby Football Club (DRFC) was delighted to welcome Irish international rugby player and DRFC alumna, Erin King, for a special training session with the club’s ladies and girls on Sunday at Doha Sports Park. King, an Irish international player and captain, returned to»»»
38th Doha Theatre Fest opens today
QNA Doha The 38th Doha Theatre Festival, organised by the Theatre Affairs Center of the Ministry of Culture, is set to commence today and run for four days, featuring performances by amateur theatre groups. Three plays by amateur groups will compete at the Al Mayassa Theatre in the Qatar National C»»»
MTCP alumni gala event highlights growing Malaysia-Qatar relations
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Embassy of Malaysia in Qatar hosted the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Alumni Gala and Networking Event on Tuesday bringing together alumni, diplomats, government officials and members of the business community to celebrate decades of international coopera»»»
India hails Qatar’s pivotal role in securing US-Iran understanding: HE Vipul
Satyendra Pathak Doha India has welcomed the understanding between the United States and Iran to end the recent conflict in West Asia with the Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul praising Qatar’s decisive diplomatic intervention and reaffirming India’s unwavering support for Qatar’s efforts to pr»»»
IEI QC hosts webinar on ‘Enterprise AI Governance & Risk Management’
Tribune News Network Doha The Institution of Engineers (India) Qatar Chapter (IEI QC) recently organised a thought-provoking webinar on the topic, “Enterprise AI Governance & Risk Management”. IEI QC is a leading professional organisation dedicated to advancing engineering practices for the enginee»»»
French police raid house for drugs and find a Picasso
Créteil, France: A police raid looking for drugs at a house in a Paris suburb turned up a painting by Pablo Picasso, prosecutors said Saturday. "This discovery was made during a search carried out as part of an investigation into drug trafficking," said the public prosecutor's office of Creteil, so»»»
Arab Parliament, Italy’s Export Credit Agency discuss boosting economic cooperation
Marrakesh, June 21 (SANA) Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmad al-Yamahi met Saturday with Guglielmo Picchi, Chairman of Italy’s State Export Credit Agency SACE, to discuss ways to boost economic and investment cooperation between Arab states and Italy. The Arab Parliament said in a statement»»»
Three Grand Canyon hikers die amid scorching hot temperatures - UPI.com
Three hikers were found dead in two separate incidents this week along the North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, with all three having succumbed to extreme heat by the time emergency services arrived. Photo by U.S. National Parks Service June 20 (UPI) -- The National Parks Se»»»
QC, UNHCR expand strategic partnership to support refugees
Doha Qatar Charity (QC) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) signed two agreements to support more than 15,000 vulnerable forcibly displaced people in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. The two agreements were signed by Ahmed Mohsen, UNHCR Representative to the State of Qatar, and Nawaf Abd»»»
166,000 km of coral reefs remain intact to withstand climate change-induced effects: Study
Canberra Vast stretches of coral reefs around the globe are still sufficiently intact to withstand and recover from climate change-induced effects through the middle of the century, a recent international scientific study has revealed. However, the findings of this report bolster hopes for the futu»»»
Brobbey, Gakpo double delight as slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden
HOUSTON: An early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands cruise to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch delivered the performance coach Ronald Koeman had demanded af»»»
Palestinians ‘trapped’ between Israeli settler violence and Hamas atrocities, UN Commission chair tells Arab News
NEW YORK CITY: Two systems of violence — one entrenched in the occupied West Bank and enabled by the Israeli state, the other born of Gaza’s ruin and enforced by Hamas — are closing in on the same population from opposite directions, the chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inqui»»»
5 men stabbed in alleged anti-Muslim attack in Edinburgh, Scotland - UPI.com
A man in Edinburgh, Scotland, was arrested for allegedly stabbing five men Friday evening. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI) -- Police arrested a man after stabbing five people in Edinburgh, Scotland, in suspected anti-Muslim attacks. The man was allegedly roaming the stre»»»
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli attack in Gaza
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah has been killed in an Israeli air attack on a house in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. He was among two people killed, with at least one other Palestinian injured in Saturday’s raid, according to Al Jazeera colleagues on the ground. Al Jazeera said it “str»»»
National Planning Council rolls out Government Services Satisfaction Survey
Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council of the State of Qatar announced the release of a survey aimed at evaluating “the services provided by ministries and other government institutions.” The National Planning Council said that it appreciates the public's cooperation in taking the time to fill »»»
Mona Khalil, 76, sea turtle advocate, dies from Israeli attack - UPI.com
Mona Khalil watches small sea turtles crawling on the sandy beach of al-Mansouri, south of Beirut, in 2003. Khalil, a protector of sea turtle hatching sites, died Saturday after sustaining injuries in an Israeli attack on Lebanon on June 5. File Photo by Nabil Mounzer/EPA June 20 (UPI) -- A Lebanes»»»
Startup Wrap: More than $69m flows into MENA startups
RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa continued to attract fresh capital and strategic backing this week, with funding rounds, acquisitions and investments across sectors including artificial intelligence, fintech, and logistics. UAE-based data and artificial intelligence company»»»
Trump administration may keep Kennedy Center closed for renovations - UPI.com
The decision would be in defiance of a federal judge's order. A tarp covers the sign for the Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., last week as federal employees complied with a court order to remove Trump's name from the building. Phot»»»
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz – citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the US and Israel. Tehran said the closure was the "first step" in response to what it described as breaches of commitments regarding the continuing clashes in Lebanon - and warned that further measu»»»
Europe swelters in gruelling heatwave, authorities ramp up warnings
A severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents in Italy. Temperatures climbed to record levels, and are set to hit 40°C (105.0 °F). Details by Shirli Sitbon.»»»
France issues record red heat alert for one-third of country
France issued a red alert for the heatwave across more than a third of the country for Sunday, also banning the consumption of alcohol during the annual Fete de la Musique festivities that day. The ferocious heatwave, which began earlier this week, has disrupted the country, forcing the cancellatio»»»
Lebanon central bank condemns Israeli strike on branch in south
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s central bank on Saturday condemned a “direct and deliberate” Israeli attack on one of its branches in the southern city of Nabatieh, where Israel has intensified its strikes despite a ceasefire. “Israeli forces directly targeted a branch of the Bank of Lebanon in Nabatieh,” the ba»»»