'I kept drawing eyes': How a Dubai teen's lockdown sketches sparked an award-winning art career
Paper is more patient than man, as the saying often goes. The world slowed down during the pandemic, and nine-year-old Dubai-based Nikita Neogy turned to paper and a pencil. With time no longer in question, she began sketching in her room. She wasn’t harbouring lofty, idealised dreams: She just dre»»»
Gun taken from police officer aunt used in deadly Philippines school shooting
Two students armed with handguns opened fire inside a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three classmates and injuring at least 20 others, police said. The shooting happened mid-morning at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. The two suspects, aged 14 and 15, were »»»
National Assembly Chair to Open SEECP Parliamentary Assembly Session
Bulgaria's National Assembly Chair and President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) Mihaela Dotsova will open the 13th Plenary Session of the organization in Sofia on Tuesday, Parliament’s press service said. The plenary session will focus on interp»»»
TYR Pro Series: Kyrgyz swimmer Denis Petrashov wins bronze - | 24.KG
Kyrgyz swimmer Denis Petrashov won his third medal at the international TYR Pro Swim Series, adding a bronze to his collection. The competition in the 50-meter breaststroke took place in Indianapolis, USA, with 50 swimmers participating. In the preliminary heat, Denis Petrashov finished fifth and a»»»
Uzbekistan vs. Portugal football match to be screened live in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A fan zone for the live screening of Portugal—Uzbekistan football match will be set up at Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek on June 23, the Bishkek City Hall reported. A large screen will be installed for residents and visitors of the capital, allowing fans to watch the game together and support»»»
Sadyr Japarov awards diplomatic ranks to several officials - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in a state awards ceremony in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region. As reported earlier, Sadyr Japarov honored diplomats and aviation professionals who made a significant contribution to strengthening Kyrgyzstan’s position on the international stage. He note»»»
Did Samay Raina's US visa get revoked over Donald Trump roast in India's Got Latent show with Alia Bhatt? Viral claims decoded
Dubai: Indian comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina has found himself at the centre of yet another viral social media storm. This time, claims surfaced online suggesting that his US visa had been revoked after a Donald Trump parody featured in the upcoming season of his controversial comedy show, India»»»
GCC Secretary-General emphasises regional security, de-escalation efforts
Amman: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), stated that the GCC Ministerial Co-ordination Meeting discussed the latest developments, as well as international and regional efforts aimed at de-escalation and enhancing security and stability in the region, »»»
PM Radev to Present National Flag to Science Olympiad Teams
Prime Minister Rumen Radev will present the national flag to Bulgaria’s science Olympiad teams for 2026 at an official ceremony at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, the Government Information Service said. The ceremony will begin at 11 am. Vice Premier Ivo Hristov and Education and Science Minis»»»
Saudi and Qatari foreign ministers discuss developments in US-Iran negotiations
RIYADH: The Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, discussed the latest developments in the region. During their telephone conversation on Monday they focused on diplomatic efforts that culminated in the signing of a m»»»
Parliament to vote on fuel price cap phase-out
Hungary’s National Assembly is set to vote on Tuesday on a bill to phase out the protected fuel price regime during the second day of its two-day parliamentary session this week. Lawmakers will also decide on legislative amendments required to secure access to European Union funding and on proposal»»»
Philippines: One of the high school shooting suspects got gun from aunt
Manila: Two students armed with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding at least 20 others, police said. The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arrested. The suspects and the victims were students of the San Jose National H»»»
New Central Election Commission Takes Office
The new composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC) takes office on Tuesday under a decree signed by President Iliana Iotova. The CEC members were nominated by the parties and coalitions represented in the 52nd National Assembly. The CEC composition is as follows: Chair: Georgi Horozov Dep»»»
Manchester United secure land for new 100,000-seater stadium
Manchester United have secured the majority of the land needed for their new 100,000-seater stadium, the Premier League club said on Monday. United had announced plans last year to build the 2 billion pound ($2.65 billion) stadium, which would be the largest in Britain, next to the existing Old Tr»»»
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
WASHINGTON: The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments on nuclear inspections and free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The general license, announced by the Treasury Depart»»»
Iran's Top Negotiator Heads to Oman to Finalize Strait of Hormuz Arrangements
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, arrived in Muscat on Tuesday leading a senior delegation for talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, as Tehran moves to lock in its post-war arrangements for the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The delegation include»»»
US-Iran Technical Talks Conclude With Working Groups, $12 Billion Asset Release
Iran and the United States have concluded a round of technical talks in Switzerland, with Tehran's deputy foreign minister announcing the formation of four working groups and the finalization of a $12 billion frozen assets release, according to Iranian state media. The talks, held at the Lake Lucer»»»
Investigators: Surfside condo showed failure weeks before collapse - UPI.com
Federal investigators on Monday announced the results of their investigation into the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside, Fla., finding that the failure had begun weeks before the building failed on June 24, 2021. File Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo June»»»
Sadyr Japarov awards diplomats and aviation representatives of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov presented state awards to diplomats and representatives of the aviation industry in Cholpon-Ata. The presidential press service reported. The occasion was Kyrgyzstan’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027-2028 and its removal f»»»
Twenty-nine mini football fields opened in Talas region in a single day - | 24.KG
The official opening ceremony of 29 mini football fields took place in Talas region in both online and offline formats. The press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. The construction of the sports facilities was funded by the President’s Fund to suppor»»»
Philippines high school shooting leaves 3 dead, 20 injured; two student suspects arrested
Manila: Two students armed with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding at least 20 others, police said. The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arrested. The suspects and the victims were students of the San Jose National H»»»
The Strait of Hormuz’s future is unsettled even as more ships venture through
NEW YORK: Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the US signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could inter»»»
Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal
JERUSALEM: American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a US interim deal with Iran and White House criticism that together appeared to signal fissures in Israel’s decades-old alliance with Washington. The US-Israeli relationship has been on a »»»
Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used. US District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to the»»»
Portugal coach stays mum on Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential start after lackluster World Cup opener
HOUSTON: Portugal coach Roberto Martinez wouldn’t say if Cristiano Ronaldo would start Tuesday’s World Cup match against Uzbekistan after the superstar’s forgettable performance in the team’s opener. “I can’t inform you about the starting 11 because I haven’t informed my players,” Martinez said Mon»»»
Israel says military will maintain security zone in southern Lebanon
Israel’s prime minister, defense minister and military chief said the military would continue to act to “neutralize” threats against Israeli soldiers and citizens, demolish militant infrastructure and maintain the security zone in southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement issued af»»»
TIIF 2026: Masdar and ACWA Power, twin engines behind Uzbekistan's renewable energy boom
Two Gulf utility giants control the lion's share of Central Asia's largest green energy market. At the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) this month, the two companies set out plans that would take combined committed capital to developing Uzbekistan green energy well beyond $20bn. Uzbek»»»
Sadyr Japarov: Election to UN Security Council will change Kyrgyzstan's future - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and its official removal from the EU «blacklist» are watershed events that have raised the international prestige of the Kyrgyz state to a new level and have the potential to change the country’s future. Sadyr Japarov made t»»»
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan strengthen alliance - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held a meeting in Cholpon-Ata with Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit, the presidential press service reported. The sides discussed current issues of Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan cooperation, with particular atte»»»
Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Major delays and crashes on key roads
Dubai: Motorists faced heavy congestion across several key routes in Dubai and Sharjah during the morning rush hour on Tuesday, June 23, with multiple crashes contributing to lengthy delays. According to live traffic data from Google Maps, slow-moving conditions were reported on Ras Al Khor Road fo»»»
US companies to increase investments in Egypt
Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr met on Friday with representatives of General Electric, AbbVie pharmaceuticals, Johnson, Cargill, Merck & Co. pharmaceutical company, ExxonMobil, Kellogg food manufacturing company, JPMorgan Chase bank, and Mastercard, a statement »»»
Finance minister reaffirms commitment to adopting the euro
Hungary remains committed to introducing the euro and has undertaken to meet the Maastricht convergence criteria by 2030, Finance Minister András Kármán wrote on Monday ahead of the visit of Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis, who is due to arrive in Hungary on Thursday. According to a post p»»»
Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay
Philadelphia: Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 14th minute and added another nine minutes into the second half, with last year's »»»
Israel fears Trump is strengthening Iran’s hand in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo Illustration- President Trump and PM Netanyahu Israel’s government is concerned that the U.S. is effectively legitimizing Iran’s influence in Lebanon and eroding Israel’s freedom of operation there through new understandings reached in Switzerland and the memorandum of understanding si»»»
Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32
East Rutherford, United States: Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32. Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after t»»»
SABIS: Internationally Accredited Education in the UAE & Gulf
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»»»
Two more men arrested in alleged White House UFC attack plot - UPI.com
President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC CEO Dana White and other guests pose inside the Octagon at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 15, 2026. Pool photo by Evan Vucci/UPI | License Photo June 22 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have»»»
UAE weather forecast: Rain, blowing dust, rough seas and cooler temperatures through the weekend
Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience a mix of convective rain clouds, blowing dust, humid conditions and rough seas through the weekend, while temperatures are forecast to ease from Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said fair to partly cloudy conditions would prevai»»»
Vance says UN nuclear inspectors will return to Iran as US suspends sanctions
The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country, marking a significant step in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme and stabilising the Strait o»»»
No TikTok, more play: UAE children react to under-15 social media ban
For a generation that has grown up sending TikToks instead of text messages, swapping memes instead of chats, and discovering the world by scrolling, the UAE's new social media restrictions for children under 15 have sparked discussion. Some worry they will lose touch with their friends. Others thi»»»
Amnesty slams EU migration cooperation with 'racist' Libya
Amnesty International on Tuesday condemned a European Union move to increase cooperation with Libya to stem migration despite an intensifying crackdown on migrants in the country. Libya is one of the main North African departure points for migrants risking the perilous journey across the Mediterran»»»
Trump criticises UK's Starmer after PM's resignation
US President Donald Trump criticized outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday after the Labour leader announced he would resign, saying he had "really hurt himself" over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with Washington. "I think he’s a lovely man," Trump told reporter»»»
Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay
PHILADALEPHIA: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 3-0 victory over Iraq on Monday after a thunderstorm delay turned the Group I clash into an almost four-hour affair. Mbappe, who now sits two goals (16) behind Lionel Messi on th»»»
Iran chief negotiator says Hormuz will be administered by Tehran: state media
TEHRAN: Iran’s chief negotiators Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, state media reported on Tuesday. Ghalibaf said “that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war conditions and will be administered by the Islamic Republic of Iran, in»»»
'I'm out' — Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there's no chance I would support the Republican Party" ahead of the November midterm elections, dismissing the political affiliation he's defended as a pundit for decades, including as one of Fox News Channel's most popular h»»»
Flights cost more this summer — here’s how UAE travellers are still making holidays happen
Dubai: UAE travellers are still planning summer holidays, but rising airfares are changing how and when they book, with travel agents reporting ticket prices up by around 30 to 40 per cent compared to the summer of 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.While summer is »»»
Beyond points and discounts: How regional brands are building emotional loyalty
For years, loyalty programmes across the region operated on a simple formula: spend more, earn more. Points, vouchers, cashback, and discounts became the currency of customer retention. But in today’s market, where consumers are overwhelmed with choice and increasingly resistant to transactional ma»»»
U.S. Senate passes bipartisan housing bill - UPI.com
The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington, D.C. The Senate passed a bipartisan bill Monday aimed at lowering housing costs, sending it to the House of Representatives. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate on Monday passed a bipartisan bill aimed at lo»»»
Two children die in France as heatwave toasts Europe
Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday as much of Europe sweltered through record high temperatures and national authorities launched urgent measures to reduce the impact. The youngsters, aged two and four, were found in their family car in a residential parking lot in the southe»»»
Trump threatens to not help NATO countries if asked
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he could refuse to help NATO countries as pay back for the lack of support from member nations with the US military operation in Iran. "We spent all of this money. And then when we want to maybe have help on small stuff... They say no we would rather not h»»»