After a first round of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland on ending the Middle East war, mediators Pakistan and Qatar said on Monday that Tehran and Washington had agreed to set up a "de-confliction cell" with Lebanon "to ensure the adherence of the termination of military operations" there. Under U.S.»»»

Beijing, China: China has launched the Communication Technology Test Satellite dedicated to conducting technological experiments and verification of new technologies. The satellite successfully reached its designated orbit. The launch occurred on Tuesday morning aboard a modified version of the Lon»»»

Washington, USA: Meta has announced that it will make the Instagram for TV app available on Samsung smart TVs, along with a range of new features specifically designed for group viewing indoors. With this step, the Instagram TV application has become available across three major TV platforms connec»»»

Wellington: An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tuesday the Kermadec Islands off the coast of New Zealand. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 140.3 km, and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the US Geological Survey reported. The Kermadec Islan»»»

The number of avoidable hospitalizations increased by approximately 34% in 2024 compared to 2022, related to the main five pathologies – asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, congestive heart failure, and hypertension – according to the Audit Report on the performance of i»»»

A city apartment purchased off-plan yields a gross return of 7-7.5%; an A-Frame cabin operated as a short-term rental can generate 20–30% Except Custom Solutions, a general design & build contractor, offers an integrated methodology for investors looking to enter the short-term hospitality rental s»»»

Trust in real estate professionals in 2026 is built mainly on accurate information, transparency, and predictability, according to the latest survey conducted by real estate platform Storia. Overall, the highest trust scores were recorded by notaries public, with 2.78 out of 5, and lawyers speciali»»»

European consumers, including Romanians, could soon notice changes in the way they shop from international online platforms as new EU regulations come into force. Until now, shipments arriving from outside the European Union valued at up to €150 were exempt from customs duties. This exemption contr»»»

Approximately 62% of urban Romanians have bought at least one second-hand product in the last 12 months, and 20% of those who have not made such purchases intend to buy second-hand products in the next year, according to a study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research.According to the research, wome»»»

Ecotourism could become one of the development engines for rural communities in Romania, especially in the Fagaras Mountains area, by turning to account the natural patrimony, local gastronomy and traditions, according to Istvan Szabo, green business development manager, Conservation Carpathia. Acc»»»

The city of Iasi received the FIJET Golden Apple Award 2026 during a ceremony held on Saturday at the Palace of Culture, in the presence of the leadership of the World Federation of Travel Journalists and Writers (FIJET).The Golden Apple Award was presented to Iasi in recognition of efforts to prom»»»

The Government approved on Thursday, by decision, the rehabilitation works for the Roman - Iasi - Border railway line - Phase 1 - electrification of the Iasi - Border section, a project whose technical solution involves "light modernisation" works and electrification of the existing route.According»»»

Air cargo transport (including mail) increased by 13.4% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, from 12,794 tonnes to 14,510 tonnes, according to the data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The largest shares of freight traffic were recorded at t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist settlers storm holy Al-Aqsa Mosque, perform provocative Talmudic rituals near Dome of the Rock: Palestinian media 23-06-2026 09:45 »»»

ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»

ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»

Mumbai, India: A top Indian maker of iPhone parts has confirmed it was hit by a "cybersecurity incident", with media reports alleging that Apple supplier specifications had been leaked. Industrial giant Tata Group is a lynchpin of Apple's growing supply chain within the world's most populous countr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Hamad Bin Jassim Centre for Computing Education, a strategic partnership between Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, one of Qatar Foundation’s partner universities, and the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation, organised the Alice Middle East Computer Science Competit»»»

In a significant diplomatic move amid rising maritime tensions, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi convened with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi on Tuesday to negotiate fresh frameworks for managing the strategic Strait of H»»»

Russian Long-Range Aviation Tu-160 strategic bombers have wrapped up a scheduled 16-hour sortie over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas. During the mission, the crews sharpened their in-flight refuelling capabilities — a demanding maneuver that underscores the professionalism and »»»

Officials from Japan and Saudi Arabia held talks on expanding business ties at the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh on Monday. The Saudi-Japan Business Council meeting began with the officials presenting opportunities available in their respective countries. Yasunari Morino, ambassador of Jap»»»

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, inaugurated Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station in Abu Dhabi and witnessed the unveiling of the UAE passenger rail network, which is set to launch on September 30, 20»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its categorical rejection of all forms of violence against women and girls, including violence against mothers, describing such acts as grave human rights violations and assaults on human dignity. It stressed that the consequences of such violence extend be»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) held yesterday a workshop on job description and classification guide for the diplomatic and consular corps. The workshop, organised by the ministry’s Human Resources Department, was attended by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E»»»

The Sheikh Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Primary Healthcare Centre at Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan, established by the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation, has announced its medical service statistics for May 2026, highlighting its continued efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare to c»»»

The Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation has announced the value of the assistance it provided during May, with total support amounting to QR2,803,588. The aid was delivered as part of the foundation’s social responsibility efforts and its ongoing commitment to supporting those in need»»»

Arab Finance: Egytrans NOSCO disclosed that the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) allocated a 114,000-square-meter plot of land to Nafith Egypt, in which Egytrans holds a 30% stake, for 25 years regarding its EGP 200 million logistics yard project for organizing and direct»»»

SANTA CLARA, California: ‌Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said his players’ inexperience may have cost them in a 2-1 defeat by Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Monday, but he was proud of their World Cup campaign despite their early exit.Jordan bow out of their first World Cup after consecut»»»

BERLIN: Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his departure on Monday amid plunging approval ratings, but there were warm words from European leaders who had generally found him easier to work with ​than his recent predecessors. Starmer, the first non-Conservative prime minister si»»»

Doha, Qatar: Captain Hamad Salem Al Nahab, Traffic Awareness Officer at the General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior, has highlighted the risks associated with children using electric scooters in residential neighbourhoods and stressed the importance of adhering to traffic safety »»»

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has confirmed that the works currently taking place at the Perlita Gardens site, located within The Pearl Island, form part of the planned redevelopment process following UDC’s strategic acquisition »»»

Doha, Qatar: One of the world’s most prestigious seals of approval for musical education has been awarded to Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Music Academy – making it the first institution in the Gulf region to gain this recognition. MusiQuE (Music Quality Enhancement) accreditation is an independent accr»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi held talks yesterday with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation at the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya H E Taher Salem Al Baour (pictured). The discussions took place on the margins o»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the 'Promising Leaders' programme, which aims to prepare national leaders capable of keeping pace with the requirements of institutional work, the General Tax Authority (GTA) celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of its employees participating in the program, in the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the upcoming launch of its Summer 2026 Student Activity Centres, offering students a comprehensive educational and recreational programme designed to provide an enriching learning experience in a safe, engaging and mo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, received yesterday a delegation from the Republic of Finland comprising H E Juha Mustonen, Ambassador of Finland to the State of Qatar, Axel Hagelstam, Deputy Director General for International Relations an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Head of the Academic Section at the Private Schools and Kindergartens Department Administration of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Fahad Al Ghanim, has stressed the importance of instilling authentic Qatari values in students from an early age to help shape responsible c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched a new initiative to promote the use of Riyadh Al-Saliheen by Imam Al-Nawawi, as part of its strategic plan to strengthen faith-based values and deepen religious awareness across society. The initiative, introduced through the Minis»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) participated in the EU-Qatar Dialogue on Safe and Resilient Food Trade, which was held at W Doha Hotel in person and via video conference. Qatar Chamber was represented by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidly, Board Member and Chairman of the Food Security and Environment C»»»

On April 27, 2026, citizen B.E. filed a written complaint with the Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky district in Bishkek, requesting action against unknown individuals who, posing as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the State Committee for National Security, and the Nation»»»

Damascus, June 23 (SANA) Syria’s Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar held talks on Monday with Jean-Baptiste Faivre, chargé d’affaires at the French Embassy in Damascus, on prospects for economic cooperation and investment between the two countries. During the meeting at the ministry’s hea»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than 1 percent on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, on signs of some progress ​in restoring crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran peace talks. Brent crude ‌futures fell $1.09, or 1.4 percent, to $76.81 a barrel and US West Texa»»»

JAKARTA (Sputnik) - Russia and Indonesia have already begun moving toward expanding the use of national currencies in mutual trade to reduce risks from global financial pressure, Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said in an interview with Sputnik and RT. "To reduce the risks o»»»

On June 23, 2018, 12 members of a teenage soccer team and their coach became lost and trapped inside a flooded cave in northern Thailand. 1 of 5 | Members of the Royal Thai Navy along with volunteers from Britain, the United States, Australia, and China, are pictured as they prepare to rescue 12 sc»»»

Dubai: For Mohammed Nasim, a Bangladeshi photographer who has called the UAE home since 2007, persistence has finally paid off. The long-time Big Ticket participant is among four winners of the second weekly e-draw for June, taking home a cash prize of Dh25,000. His message to others hoping for a s»»»

Dubai has launched a new rental affordability initiative, ‘Flexi Rents’, aimed at helping tenants manage housing costs through flexible payment plans, monthly rent options and other concessions, a senior official at Dubai Land Department (DLD) said on Tuesday. Speaking on the launch, Khalid Al Shai»»»

In a pristine and full-to-the-brim conference room at the Mandarin Oriental Dubai, I was reflecting on the intensity of the last few months while holding a special award given to Gulf News for our conflict coverage. While contemplating how far we had come since February 28, a statement came from th»»»

Manila: The fatal shooting inside a high school in Tacloban City had allegedly been planned weeks in advance, according to the Police Regional Office in Eastern Visayas (PRO-8). The attack unfolded Monday morning at San Jose National High School, where two Grade 9 students, aged 14 and 15, allegedl»»»

Doha, Qatar: For Portugal, the equation is simple. Win or risk entering the final group match under immense pressure. When they face Uzbekistan in their second Group K encounter at the FIFA World Cup, both sides will arrive with very different expectations but a common objective, securing a first v»»»

Doha: The 38th edition of the Doha Theatre Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture (MoC) through the Theatre Affairs Center, opened this evening and will continue for four days with the participation of local theatre companies. The opening ceremony was held at Al Mayassa Theatre at the Qatar»»»