Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump last year that he was the “greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House." Now, as Trump tries to finalise a deal to end the war with Iran, he's unloading on Netanyahu with rhetoric that no other American leader has dared to»»»
MoFA, French Embassy host ‘Inside Gaza’ documentary screening
QNA Doha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), 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 journal»»»
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday (June 19, 2026) in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a signing cere»»»
Cleanup begins after algae bloom overtakes Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool - UPI.com
Workers pressure wash the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it slowly fills with water in Washington, D.C., on June 5. Days after refilling the pool, algae began growing in the water. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Just in time for America's 250th birthday, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecti»»»
Son of late Shah warns against deal with Tehran
LONDON: The son of the ousted shah of Iran spoke out Tuesday against any deal with Iran that leaves the Islamic government in place, as Washington prepared to sign an agreement with Tehran. Speaking after meeting MPs during a visit to London, 65-year-old Reza Pahlavi said the international communit»»»
Housing Minister reviews progress on draft law for Egyptian Real Estate Developers Federation
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has reviewed the latest developments regarding the draft law establishing the Federation of Real Estate Developers, as part of the ministry’s broader strategy to regulate and organize Egypt’s rapidly expanding real estate market»»»
At G7, Egypt’s El-Sisi urges Israel to halt Gaza seizure
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday urged Israel to abandon its plan to take control of 70 percent of Gaza, as he attended the G7 summit in France. Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to take control of more territory in the battered Gaza»»»
Egypt’s public sector companies to offer their shares
Experts: Privatization success depends on acquisition prevention Insurance and electricity companies are the first to offer shares Egyptian government is exerting great efforts to offer the public sector companies shares, submitting to the IMF loan conditions. Furthermore, the IMF loan is worth $12»»»
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a deal signing ceremon»»»
War deals heavy blow to Lebanon's economy, disrupts recovery efforts - UPI.com
Damaged vehicles are seen following an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, on May 28. File Photo Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 16 (UPI) -- Lebanon's economy, shattered by the 2019 financial collapse, has suffered another major shock from the »»»
Revolut surprises Hungarian users with free cash withdrawals
Revolut customers in Hungary have received welcome news, as the fintech giant introduces a temporary concession that significantly raises fee-free cash withdrawal limits. The additional allowance will be applied automatically and could affect more than two million users. Revolut announced one-off b»»»
Why UNFPA says ‘we are not leaving Gaza’ despite mounting challenges
NEW YORK CITY: Since taking up his post as the UN Population Fund’s representative for Palestine in 2024, Nestor Owomuhangi has visited Gaza several times. What he encountered there has left a lasting impression. One conversation in particular still haunts him. A woman he met in Gaza told him she h»»»
Egypt launches Foreign Trade Information Portal to boost exports, global market access
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the launch of Egypt’s new Foreign Trade Information Portal, developed by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transfo»»»
Egypt, Kenya discuss boosting African vaccine, drug manufacturing
Egypt and Kenya discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare and strengthening pharmaceutical security across Africa, focusing on local manufacturing of medicines and vaccines, reducing reliance on imports, and increasing the exchange of medical expertise. Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population»»»
Wall Street Journal: Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil sales will take effect immediately upon signing the agreement, and exemptions include services facilitating oil sales, including banking, transportation, and insurance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Wall Street Journal: Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil sales will take effect immediately upon signing the agreement, and exemptions include»»»
Magyar government may soon revoke Hungarian citizenships
Foreign nationals with no genuine ties to Hungary may have been able to obtain Hungarian citizenship for tens of thousands of dollars, according to György László Velkey, parliamentary state secretary and deputy minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He claims the evidence suggests that former»»»
Syrian stage and screen actor Osama Al Sayed Youssef dies aged 65
Dubai: Syrian actor and theatre director Osama Al Sayed Youssef has died at the age of 65, bringing to a end to a career of more than four decades that left a lasting mark on Syrian television and theatre. His death was announced by the Damascus branch of the Syrian Artists Syndicate, which paid tr»»»
Qatar condemns continued Israeli violations against Palestinians, Lebanese, Syrians
Geneva: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the continued grave violations and attacks committed by Israel, the occupying power, against Palestinians, Lebanese, and Syrians, as well as its expansion of illegal settlement activities, forced displacement, and targeting of the Pale»»»
Aoun and Salam discuss preparations for new round of Israel talks
Lebanon's president and prime minister on Tuesday discussed preparations for a new round of talks with Israel next week, after the U.S. and Iran announced a peace deal that includes Lebanon. Lebanon and Israel have been holding direct talks in Washington since April, seeking to end hostilities and »»»
Qassem thanks Iran negotiator for help stopping Israel's Lebanon war
Hezbollah's chief on Tuesday thanked Iran's top negotiator for helping stop the "Israeli-American aggression" on Lebanon, after the announcement of a U.S.-Iran deal on ending the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. In a message to Iranian parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Gha»»»
4 killed in Israeli strikes on south, Israel says intercepted Hezbollah rockets
Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed four people in the country's south on Tuesday as Israel said it intercepted Hezbollah rockets and launched raids, despite a U.S.-Iran deal that includes Lebanon. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli drone strikes targeted two vehicles in the»»»
UAE President and Indian PM discuss strengthening ties at G7 Summit
Évian-les-Bains: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Tuesday with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit being held in Évian-les-Bains, France. Sheikh Mohamed and Prime Minister Modi discussed ways to further develo»»»
UAE President and Indian PM discuss strengthening ties at G7 Summit
Évian-les-Bains: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit being held in Évian-les-Bains, France. Sheikh Mohamed and Prime Minister Modi discussed ways to furt»»»
Qatar strongly condemns unlawful Israeli decisions and measures in Occupied West Bank
Geneva: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the unlawful Israeli decisions and measures in the Occupied West Bank, including the reclassification of large swaths of Palestinian land as so-called "state land" by Israel, and accelerating the pace of settlement activity in a flagrant breach of inter»»»
Death toll from Israeli aggression in Lebanon rises to 3,826
Beirut: The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon since March 2, has risen to 3,826 dead, in addition to 11,851 injured. In a statement, the Health Emergency Operations Center of the Lebanese Ministry of Health said that the total cumulative toll of the Israeli aggression a»»»
Few residents return to Lebanon’s Nabatiyeh after a US-Iran truce with fighting nearby
NABATIYEH, Lebanon: Starting in the early hours of Tuesday, Aida Jleilati and her daughter dug through the pile of rubble that was once their home in the city of Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon picking up some of their belongings that survived a late May airstrike by Israel. They were among a trickle»»»
Claudia Hanna: Egypt is my second home and the capital of Arab arts
For nearly two decades, Iraqi singer and actress Claudia Hanna has embodied a distinctive model of the modern Arab performer, successfully combining beauty, culture, talent, and determination. After being crowned Miss Arab World in 2006, she refused to be confined to the title, embarking instead on»»»
US, Iran to sign interim peace deal on Friday to trigger oil sanctions relief and full Hormuz reopening
The United States and Iran will sign a temporary agreement on Friday in Switzerland to end the war, which will immediately allow Tehran to resume oil sales and see the Strait of Hormuz “fully open” by Friday, US President Donald Trump and other officials said on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines o»»»
Venezuela signs GE deal to rebuild national power grid - UPI.com
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based GE Vernova, General Electric's energy division, and state-owned utility Corpoelec to repair, modernize and stabilize the country's struggling national power grid. File Photo by Miguel Gutierrez/EPA Ju»»»
Israeli drone strikes kill at least 4 in southern Lebanon
BEIRUT: Israeli drone strikes targeted three vehicles in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing at least four people and wounding others, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported. Two people were killed in a double-tap strike, with a drone hitting a car in the village of Mayfadoun followed by a »»»
Macut visits EXPO 2027 booth at Africa Health ExCon2026
CAIRO - Serbian PM Djuro Macut visited on Tuesday an EXPO 2027 Belgrade booth at the Africa Health ExCon2026 event in Cairo. Speaking with EXPO 2027 representatives, Macut inquired about the level of interest in the EXPO and wanted to know which of its aspects attracted the most attention among vis»»»
150 artisans, 11 months of work, one of Islam's most revered traditions
Dubai: The Holy Kaaba was draped in a new Kiswa on Tuesday as Saudi Arabia marked the beginning of the Islamic New Year, continuing a centuries-old tradition that combines religious significance with one of the most intricate forms of Islamic craftsmanship. The replacement of the black silk coverin»»»
Kuwait’s highest court issues final ruling in Sheikh Talal case
Dubai: Kuwait’s Court of Cassation has sentenced Sheikh Talal Al Khaled, former interior minister, to three years in prison with hard labour and imposed a fine of KD3,000 after ruling in two high-profile public spending cases involving the Ministries of Interior and Defence. The court ordered the s»»»
Mixed emotions ahead of Haiti vs. Brazil for dually aligned fans headed to the World Cup game
PHILADELPHIA, USA: Like many other Haitians, Peguy Joseph is a longtime superfan of Brazil, the world’s greatest soccer power. In a few days, though – for the first time in his life – he won’t root for the Brazilians. He has a World Cup ticket to see them play, in a wildly improbable matchup, again»»»
Egypt promotes African health sovereignty and medical tourism at Africa Health ExCon
Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said achieving health sovereignty in Africa has become a strategic necessity rather than a choice, calling for stronger and more self-reliant healthcare systems while maintaining effective international partnerships, during the fifth edition of Africa He»»»
Commercial Registry services to be available through over 4,700 post offices, service outlets: Supply Ministry
The Internal Trade Development Authority (ITDA), affiliated with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, has announced the launch of a new system based on the use of secure documents for Commercial Registry records, alongside the provision of a number of Commercial Registry services through offi»»»
Israeli settlers pray at Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus
LONDON: Hundreds of Israeli settlers on Tuesday stormed Joseph’s Tomb, located east of the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, in an attempt to assert sovereignty over the site. Since January, settlers have stormed the site multiple times, performing Jewish prayers under the watch of Israeli forces,»»»
Egypt Bets EGP 12bn on Vaccine Hub to Cut Imports and Expand Regional Reach
ISMAILIA — Egypt plans to channel investments of up to EGP 12 billion (approximately $240 million) into its Vaccine and Biotechnology City by 2030 as Cairo seeks to strengthen pharmaceutical self-sufficiency, reduce reliance on imported vaccines and position itself as a regional manufacturing hub s»»»
Arlindo Chissale, the Mozambican activist and journalist who knew too much
Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and activist who was in contact with the FRANCE 24 Observers team, disappeared on January 7, 2025, in the region of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, which is the scene of a deadly Islamist insurrection. Chissale spoke out about topics the Mozambican government did not want o»»»
Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Kylian Mbappe’s France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday. Argentina, who won that dramatic contest in Doha in a penalty shootout after it finished 3-3 following extra time, take»»»
Split-second action, life-saving impact: Abu Dhabi Police honours brave resident
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has honoured a member of the public for his bravery after he helped save a person from drowning. Brigadier Nasser Suleiman Al Maskari, Director of the Operations Department at Abu Dhabi Police’s Central Operations Sector, presented the recognition and praised the man’s q»»»
Arab League assistant Secretary-General commends Qatar's support for Palestinian cause, alleviating Gaza's suffering
Cairo: The Arab League praised the State of Qatar's continuous efforts in supporting the Palestinian cause and assisting the Palestinian people across various humanitarian, relief, and political fields, particularly in alleviating the suffering of the people of the Gaza Strip. Speaking to Qatar New»»»
The costs to Lebanon of latest Israel-Hezbollah war
BEIRUT: Lebanon has suffered the deadliest spillover of the regional war triggered by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than three months ago, which is set to end with a deal between Washington and Tehran.The conflict spread to Lebanon on March 2, when Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired on Israel»»»
Abu Dhabi's schools get a new blueprint for the future
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has shared its future direction for the private education sector in the emirate, rooted in the UAE’s leadership’s vision to shape future-ready generations that lead in technological advancement and innovation, while remaining dee»»»
PM Radev Says Government Working to Curb Shadow Economy, Boost Employment
The Government is working to increase economic transparency, boost production and employment, and curb the shadow economy, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) leaders, the Cabinet press service said Tuesday. Radev was speaking during a worki»»»
Hezbollah Secretary General, His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem, is scheduled to deliver a speech at the opening of the central Ashura Council tomorrow, Wednesday, at 6 PM: Media Relations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Secretary General, His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem, is scheduled to deliver a speech at the opening of the central Ashura Council»»»
Lebanese leaders discuss preparations for new round of Israel talks
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s president and prime minister on Tuesday discussed preparations for a new round of talks with Israel next week, after the US and Iran announced a peace deal that includes Lebanon. Lebanon and Israel have been holding direct talks in Washington since April, seeking to end hostilitie»»»
Hezbollah thanks Iran negotiator for help stopping Israel’s Lebanon war
BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s chief on Tuesday thanked Iran’s top negotiator for helping stop the “Israeli-American aggression” on Lebanon, after the announcement of a US-Iran deal on ending the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. In a message to Iranian parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammad Bagh»»»
Less traffic, faster journeys: Sharjah unveils major tunnel project
Sharjah: Sharjah is planning a major transport project aimed at easing traffic congestion between Sharjah and Dubai, with a new dual underground tunnel proposed beneath Al Taawun Road, one of the busiest commuter corridors linking the two emirates. His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasi»»»
China's Homegrown MRI Magnets Make World-Class Scans Affordable Through Self-Reliance
In recent years, the rise of "China Travel" has turned medical tourism into an unexpected window through which foreign visitors can get a glimpse of China's development. Many foreign tourists are surprised when they find that, in China, they can get access to high-quality magnetic resonance imaging»»»