US–Iran MoU sparks big question: When does Hormuz fully reopen — and is the US naval blockade on Iran really ending?
President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have reached an agreement that includes the lifting of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, marking a major potential shift in one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints. “Congratulations»»»
Sheikh Qassem: A ceasefire must be comprehensive—there can be no division between southern Lebanon and the rest of the country, nor freedom for the Israeli enemy to kill in Lebanon; as long as the occupation continues, the resistance will continue - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: A ceasefire must be comprehensive—there can be no division between southern Lebanon and the rest of the country, nor freedom»»»
Egyptians optimistic ahead of World Cup opener against Belgium
Eight years on from Egypt’s last appearance at the World Cup, the Pharaohs are back competing at the quadrennial extravaganza far removed from the negativity that surrounded their campaign at Russia 2018. Back then, the North Africans arrived at the World Cup with Mohamed Salah nursing a shoulder i»»»
Iran war live updates: Trump announces cease-fire agreement – Ya Libnan
Share: Illustration – Oil prices tumble after Trump announces deal with Iran. and stock prices surged Iran has not yet officially confirmed the cease-fire agreement, but its state broadcaster took a triumphal tone, declaring that “the United States was forced to accept an end to the war.” Here’s th»»»
Puffy Putin peril: The West’s latest attempt to scare itself
You can’t argue with a man observing the obvious: We are living in unusually perilous times. In the Middle East, for instance, the Israeli-American infernal duo have been on a rampage of war, state terror, all-purpose devastation, and genocide that, as a bonus, has also brought the world economy to»»»
US-Iran peace deal set for signing in Switzerland on Friday
The US and Iran said they have agreed on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict, which began on February 28 with a joint US-Israeli bombing campaign and prompted Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping. The agreement will be formally signed on Friday in Geneva, Swi»»»
Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an Iran deal ahead of a UFC cage fight at the White House
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump marked turning 80 on Sunday by hailing an agreement to end the war in Iran hours before a birthday celebration that once would have seemed unfathomable: a cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House. He had been touting the emerging deal for we»»»
Missile attack hits Kyiv: report
KYIV: A missile attack struck Kyiv early Monday, according to an Agence France-Presse (AFP) reporter on the ground, as air raid sirens sounded across the Ukrainian capital and residents were urged to take shelter. Explosions were reported in multiple parts of the city, with emergency services respo»»»
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
ARLINGTON, United States: Japan scored an 88th-minute equalizer as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns. A match that had bubbled away in the first period sparked into life in the second half. Nether»»»
Oil slips over 4 percent after US, Iran reach peace deal, reopen Strait of Hormuz
SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister said they have reached a deal to halt the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $3.51, or 4.02 percent, to $83.82 by 2203 GMT and US»»»
U.S. and Iran agree on peace deal to end the war, Trump and Pakistan say – Ya Libnan
Share: Summary The U.S. and Iran have agreed on a deal to bring their nearly four-month war to an end, with both sides declaring the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday. The deal follow»»»
U.S., Iran reach peace agreement, Trump says - UPI.com
1 of 4 | An Iranian child carries the national flag as the Iranian flag waves atop a building on Sunday. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Shafir announced Sunday that the United States and Iran have come to a peace agreement. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo Ju»»»
Qatar welcomes agreement reached on the MoU between US and Iran on addressing outstanding issue
DOHA: The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on addressing the outstanding issues between them, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it an i»»»
Kazakhstan advances reform agenda to attract investment and diversify economy
Kazakhstan is pursuing a broad programme of economic reforms aimed at attracting long-term investment, deepening capital markets and accelerating diversification beyond extractive industries, government and business leaders said during a discussion at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Develo»»»
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
Arlington, United States: Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns. A match that had bubbled away in the first period sparked into life in the second half. Nether»»»
US-Iran deal: Trump says agreement reached as Tehran claims ‘victories’
President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to end months of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The announcement, if fully implemented, would represent a major turning point in a crisis that has dra»»»
Nara Organics recalls Target infant formula; 3 infants hospitalized - UPI.com
Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling its powdered infant formula over concerns of a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination. File Photo by National Institute of Korean Language/Wikimedia Commons June 14 (UPI) -- Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling its powdered infant formula over»»»
Trump Announces Peace Deal with Iran
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump announces that a peace deal has been reached with Iran. "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all," the US President wrote on TruthSocial.Trump emphasized that the US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz ha»»»
Pakistan says Iran-US deal immediately halts war, including in Lebanon
Pakistan's prime minister announced that the United States and Iran had agreed to a "Peace Deal" that immediately halts all military operations, including in Lebanon, with a signing ceremony to take place in Geneva on June 19. "With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of »»»
Ghalibaf assails 'warmongering', 'crazy games' by Israeli regime
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Issues Strong Support for Hezbollah and Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel. On June 14, 2026, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran's Parliament) and a prominent hardline figure with deep Revolutiona»»»
Pakistan announces US-Iran ceasefire ‘now in place’
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran deal is now in place and mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. Pakistan’s Sharif also said on X that both sides have declared the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon»»»
Filipino community in Qatar marks 128th I-Day with cultural showcase and boodle fight
Philippine heritage and culture were at center in the community gathering staged by the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar in observance of the 128th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence. Held at the Philippine School Doha (PSD) on 12 June 2026, t»»»
Guts, gumption and Qatar’s history-making goal!
Vinay Nayudu What the six-feet high Boualem Khoukhi achieved for Qatar against Switzerland is simply stupendous. He not only scored against all odds for Al Annabi and seized historic first point at the World Cup for the nation, but has also fired up a side that is looking to provemettle and flex mu»»»
Celebrating 13 years of BTS: A global ARMY reunion
In celebration of the BTS #Arirang World Tour Concert in Busan, some BTS ARMYs (the name of the fandom) from Qatar travelled to South Korea to watch the two-day concert live. They shared their surreal experience of seeing BTS perform in person and celebrating alongside thousands of fellow ARMYs fro»»»
Qatari artist Fatima unveils public artwork at Montreal’s MURAL Festival
Tribune News Network Doha Qatari calligraphy and calligraffiti artist Fatima Alsharshani represented Qatar at this year’s MURAL Festival in Montreal, unveiling a new public artwork inspired by the words of acclaimed Canadian author Margaret Atwood: “In the end, we all become stories.” Presented as »»»
QM bags six coveted prizes at International Sustainability Awards
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has been honoured with six prestigious awards at the International Sustainability Awards 2026, organised by Awards International, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact and operational excellence across its institutions and»»»
Al Attiyah, UN official review human rights cooperation
QNA New York Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Guy Ryder at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of protecting and»»»
MoECC launches turtle hatchlingrelease season at Fuwairit Beach
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched the season for the hatching and release of juvenile hawksbill sea turtles into their natural habitat at Fuwairit Beach. The move is part of the nation’s efforts to protect biodiversity and conserve endangered marine specie»»»
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
LONDON: British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in a dramatic night-time operation hailed by Kyiv as a blow to Moscow’s war machine. Navy commandos boarded the ship in the English Channel by fast-roping from a helicopter in the dark, according»»»
De Bruyne ready to face Egypt today
RENTON: Kevin De Bruyne has accomplished plenty in his decorated career. Yet, the star Belgian midfielder does not plan to take his fourth World Cup appearance for granted. Ahead of Belgium’s World Cup opener against Egypt, the 35-year-old De Bruyne stressed much has changed since his days as a Pre»»»
Iran, US have reached peace deal; accord to cover Lebanon
Trump says deal reached with Iran and he has authorized that naval blockade leave Strait of Hormuz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan says the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since the war b»»»
MoEHE opens interactive chambers to augment learning for students with disabilities
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated an interactive and supportive learning space at Al Hidaya School for Special Needs Primary School Boys and Girls in Doha. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al »»»
MoEHE launches interactive learning rooms to enhance learning for students with disabilities
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated interactive and support learning rooms at Al Hidayah Specialised Primary School for Boys and Girls in the presence of Minister of Education and Higher Education Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater and a»»»
Match with Switzerland a new chapter in history of Qatari football’
Italian journalist Alice Caccamo, writing for CalcioWeb, described the match as a new chapter in the history of Qatari football. She praised Qatar’s fighting spirit and singled out goalkeeper Mahmoud Abu Neda for an outstanding display, noting that his crucial saves kept the team in contention thro»»»
QRCS supports dialysis patients in Chad
Tribune News Network Doha In line with efforts to strengthen the healthcare sector in the Republic of Chad, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has funded a project to establish and equip a comprehensive dialysis unit at Al Nahda University Hospital in the capital, N’Djamena. The project is being imp»»»
Initiative to prepare national talent in marine engineering, navigation
Assistant Undersecretary for Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Transport Eng. Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Sulaiti said the initiative seeks to prepare national talent academically and professionally in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation to meet the workforce requirements of organisation»»»
QNL workshop highlights methodologies for writing and documenting Qatar’s history
QNA Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) organised a lecture and workshop within the Qatar Contemporary History series, which shed light on the methodologies for documenting and writing Qatar’s contemporary history as part of the library’s efforts to strengthen skills in historical research and academ»»»
Awqaf’s ITSMS gets ISO 20000 int’l certification
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has achieved a new institutional milestone by obtaining the internationally recognised ISO 20000 certification for its Information Technology Service Management System (ITSMS) following the successful completion of all auditing and com»»»
QC launches campaign to support vulnerable refugees worldwide
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a major humanitarian campaign titled ‘Every Refugee Tent Holds a Story’ to mark World Refugee Day observed annually on June 20. The initiative aims to shed light on the harsh realities faced by displaced populations worldwide, amplify their »»»
QU, Kuwait’s higher education ministry explore academic, research collaboration
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) welcomed Dr. Bader Al Busairi, undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education of the State of Kuwait, and his accompanying delegation during an official visit aimed at exploring opportunities to strengthen academic cooperation and expand strategic»»»
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MEETS IOM CHIEF OF MISSION IN QATAR
Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Qatar Firas Adel Al Budeiri on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Qatar and the»»»
PHCC celebrates graduation of 15 clinical social workers
Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) celebrated the completion of the Clinical Social Worker Certification Programme organised by the Social Work Department under the Clinical Operations Directorate in collaboration with PHCC’s Workforce Training and Development Dire»»»
MoPH holds national meeting to promote eye health in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), recently held a national meeting that brought together representatives from various entities and institutions concerned with eye health in the State of Qatar to enhance cooperation and coordination in implementing national priorities i»»»
NCSA Excellence Award to Ashghal for boosting cybersecurity capabilities
QNA Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has been accorded the Excellence Award by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) during the “From Adoption to Impact” event in recognition of its efforts to strengthen national capabilities and build cybersecurity expertise. The award was received on»»»
Ashghal’s QU project clocks over 5.4 million incident-free work hours
QNA Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has achieved more than 5,460,209 incident-free work hours without recorded injuries as of April 2026 in the construction project for the College of Medicine and Health Sciences buildings at Qatar University (QU). This milestone reflects its commitment t»»»
US and Iran agree on peace deal – mediator Pakistan
The US and Iran have reached a peace agreement that will be formally signed on Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced. DETAILS TO FOLLOW»»»
Israel kills top Hezbollah commander accused of killing US soldiers in Iraq – Ya Libnan
Share: IDF said Sunday that its forces had killed a senior Hezbollah commander accused of involvement in the kidnapping and killing of five American soldiers in Iraq in 2007. Ali Moussa Daqdouq was killed on Friday in a “precise strike” south of the Litani River in Lebanon, the Israeli military sai»»»
American musician Oliver Tree killed in helicopter crash in Brazil
Oliver Tree, a US alt-pop singer and internet personality, died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on Sunday, a police source said. He was 32. Tree was on a world tour when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another mid-air. A total of six people died in the incident, which left no surv»»»
PM Edi Rama Clashes With U.S. Journalist Over Investor Conflict of Interest Questions
Prime Minister Edi Rama had a heated exchange during an interview with U.S. journalist Ines de La Cuetara from MS NOW (MSNBC), who is in Tirana reporting on recent weeks of protests in the Albanian capital. The confrontation escalated when Rama was asked whether there is a conflict of interest rega»»»
Protesters React to MP Marjana Koçeku’s Exit from Socialist Party, Call for Continued Demonstrations
Protesters in Tirana welcomed the announcement that Member of Parliament Marjana Koçeku has left the Socialist Party, describing the move as a symbolic victory for their ongoing demonstrations. Speaking during the rally, one protester said the development demonstrated the growing impact of the 15-d»»»