UAE weather: Highs to reach 47°C inland despite slight cooling trend
The UAE will experience generally fair but occasionally dusty weather today, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures and fresh winds that could reach 40 km/h, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said low clouds are expected over northern areas, while light to moderate south-»»»
UAE braces for dusty skies, cooler temperatures and strong winds this week
The UAE will experience generally fair but occasionally dusty weather today, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures and fresh winds that could reach 40 km/h, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said low clouds are expected over northern areas, while light to moderate south-»»»
Late Araujo equalizer denies Saudi Arabia a winning start to World Cup
RIYADH: Egyptian fans were most certainly feeling a sense of deja vu as they watched Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay in their World Cup opener on Monday. Like Egypt had done a few hours earlier against Belgium, the Saudis took the lead in the first half. And like Egypt, they conceded after the break a»»»
Nearly half the world’s children exposed to three or more climate risks: UNICEF
THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world. For the report, the UN agency cross-referenced data showing where the roughly 2.4 bil»»»
'Some sleep in our home': Meet the Emirati in Dubai caring for 30 cats and rescuing animals from the desert and parks
Abdulkarim Ismail Al Zarouni might be a little reserved when it comes to speaking about himself. Yet, when it comes to rescuing abandoned cats from different corners of UAE, the stories begin to flow. And due to his efforts, in one corner of the city, nearly 30 street cats know exactly where to go »»»
US-Iran agreement important for world peace, economy: French President Macron
Evian-les-Bains, France: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday welcomed the newly signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU), describing it as a significant step toward resolving concerns over Tehran's nuclear programme and promoting stability in the global economy. Speaking during a hig»»»
What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
Washington: It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites. The problem, known as "alpha-gal syndrom»»»
Judge revokes release for teen accused of killing stepsister on cruise - UPI.com
Timothy Hudson, 16, who is accused of killing his stepsister during a Carnival cruise in 2025, surrendered to U.S. Marshals on Monday after a federal judge ordered his detention. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- The Florida teenager accused of killing his stepsister d»»»
Philippines: The Bulacan airport debate — between environmental caution and infrastructure urgency
The construction of the proposed New Manila International Airport (NMIA) in Bulacan — formally linked to the “San Miguel Aerocity” project — has become a focal point of protest. Groups such as Pamalakaya warn of environmental degradation, displacement risks, and long-term ecological damage. NMIA, a»»»
UN sanctions loom over US-Iran peace deal as ‘snapback’ divide clouds path to economic relief
NEW YORK CITY: When the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 14, ending more than three months of war and opening a 60-day negotiating window, the announcement was greeted with international relief. But many questions remain unanswered, central among them whether the economic re»»»
California Governor Newsom says Trump ordered investigation into him and his wife
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and longtime political rival of Republican President Donald Trump, said Monday the president had ordered the US Justice Department to launch a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife. California Governor Gavin Newsom said M»»»
Late Araujo equaliser denies Saudi Arabia victory
RIYADH: Egyptian fans most certainly felt a sense of déjà vu while watching Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay. Like Egypt, the Green Falcons took the lead in the first half. And like Egypt, they conceded after the break, unable to hold on for victory. Yet, also like the Pharaohs, Saudi Arabia will feel »»»
Illegal Israeli settlement homes promoted at property show in London
LONDON: Homes in illegal Israeli settlements built on occupied Palestinian land were touted for sale at a property show in London over the weekend. More than 100 British politicians had called for the event to be canceled, arguing that there was a danger that property linked to Israeli settlements »»»
Palm Jebel Ali moves closer to first villa handovers in Dubai
Dubai: Construction activity is progressing across key residential areas of Palm Jebel Ali, with the delivery of ultra-luxury villas currently underway and handovers scheduled to commence later this year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In an exclusive interview with G»»»
UN calls on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reverse crackdown on women
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Monday calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women and to combat militant groups inside Afghanistan that Pakistan accuses of carrying out cross-border attacks. China’s UN Ambassador Fu C»»»
How immigration fears and far-right politics are reshaping Britain a decade after Brexit
LONDON: On June 23, it will be exactly 10 years since the UK voted narrowly to leave the EU, a decision driven primarily by concerns about what politicians campaigning for Brexit described as “out-of-control immigration.” Britain, insisted the UK Independence Party in the run-up to the 2016 referen»»»
Greek minister calls criticism of tougher migration policies a ‘badge of honor’
ATHENS, Greece: Greece’ s migration minister on Monday called criticism from human rights groups a “badge of honor” and vowed to further toughen migration policies he called “the toughest — if not the toughest — in Europe.” Thanos Plevris’ comments to private broadcaster Action 24 came as Greece’s »»»
Drone strikes kill over 1,000 civilians in Sudan in the first 5 months of 2026, UN rights chief says
CAIRO: Drone strikes killed more than 1,000 civilians in war-torn Sudan in the first five months of 2026, a senior United Nations official said Monday as the unmanned aerial vehicles turn the conflict deadlier for civilians. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said his office has docu»»»
FIFA probes ‘racist’ OK hand sign
FIFA is reportedly looking into a US World Cup official who appeared to make an ‘OK’ hand gesture before Germany’s 7-1 win over Curacao, reviving one of the internet’s more absurd culture-war panics. Australian referee Shaun Evans, who was working as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) supervisor for S»»»
Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan to be only 'Dan Sullivan' on state's ballot - UPI.com
Alaska's top elections official ruled Monday that a challenger with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will not appear on the state's primary ballot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- Alaska's top elections official ruled Monday that a primary challenger shar»»»
Egypt held 1-1 by Belgium in Seattle
DPA/TNN Seattle (Washington) Substitute Romelu Lukaku forced an equalizer moments after coming on to help Belgium deny Egypt a first men’s World Cup victory in a 1-1 draw on Monday. Lukaku’s season at Napoli was ravaged with injury but he was picked for his fourth World Cup because of his experienc»»»
QC delivers emergency reliefto Yemeni refugees in Djibouti
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), with the support of benevolent donors, has carried out an urgent relief intervention to assist Yemeni refugees in the Republic of Djibouti. The project involved the distribution of essential food packages to approximately 1,300 people, aiming to allevia»»»
Qataridiplomacy emerges askey force behind US-Iran accord
QNA Doha Qatari diplomacy, in close coordination with several international and regional parties, succeeded in narrowing the gaps and bringing the viewpoints closer between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, leading to the formulation of initial understandings, culminati»»»
Register for summer fun at QF’s Ability Friendly Program Summer Camp
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Program Summer Camp is back and there is still time to be part of it. The programme – part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education – offers tailored sport and developmental activities and opportunities for children and adults»»»
ICC establishes community library with over 6,000 Indian language books
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step towards promoting reading, learning, and lifelong knowledge sharing among the Indian diaspora in Qatar, the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) has established a library at its premises for the benefit of the Indian community. The ICC Library was formally in»»»
Oil prices crash: Sell-off comes after US–Iran de-escalation, preliminary peace framework
Global oil benchmarks tumbled across the board on Monday evening and into Tuesday morning (June 16), as markets are treating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as positive news. Crude oil rates prices are falling from their crisis highs as traders anticipate a gradual recovery in Gulf exports, w»»»
02/04/2017 Tenders
Architecture & Urban Development Client : Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation The project of Agriculture investments (SAIL) Address : K34 Alexandria/Cairo Desert Road Al Amreya, Alexandria Tender : 1) Tender No. 5/2016/2017 for the construction of education school at Aswan Governorate Tend»»»
Hormuz passage limited: Underwater mine threat, war-risk insurance remain high
Global shipping associations are insisting on independent confirmation that sea lanes — particularly in the Strait of Hormuz — are free of naval mines and other hazards before they fully resume normal operations, amid lingering risks following months of maritime conflict in the Middle East. Industr»»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: EU Parliament is having a laugh again. Sanctions gun turns to Turkish justice minister Gurlek
On June 17, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on a draft report assessing progress made by Turkey last year towards EU accession. The document calls for the sanctioning of the country’s justice minister, Akin Gurlek. Prepare for a bit of noise. Political actors, who i»»»
Tech 24 - Tech 24 takes to the skies as VivaTech takes over the Champs-Élysées
France's biggest geek get-together started with a bang this year. For its 10th anniversary, the VivaTech trade show took to the Champs-Élysées, billing the installation as "Europe's largest open-air technology experience". FRANCE 24 is a media partner of VivaTech this year, and Peter O’Brien t»»»
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
SEATTLE: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Han»»»
Syria and Germany explore new opportunities for economic cooperation
Damascus, June.15 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar explored with German Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office and Member of Parliament Serap Güler ways to expand economic and bilateral trade relations and develop cooperation in areas of mutual interest in a m»»»
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
Seattle: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt's Mohamed Han»»»
Iran deal: Trump is back to square one, but the cards are now in Tehran’s favor
The signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran on Monday has been welcomed by the international community after a devastating three-month war. The agreement was announced on June 14, President Donald Trump’s birthday, but the biggest beneficiary, experts say,»»»
Products from illegal settlements on occupied Palestine land sold to Europe as ‘Israeli,’ researchers find
LONDON: Agricultural exports originating from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and the Golan Heights in Syria are routinely mislabeled as Israeli products when entering European markets, an investigation has found. A report by legal rights group Global Echo, based on analysis of more t»»»
B-52 Stratofortress crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base - UPI.com
A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron undergoes pre-flight procedures at Edwards Air Force Base in California in 2020. A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from the base on Monday. Air Force File Photo by Giancarlo Casem June 15 (UPI) -- Edwards Air Forc»»»
Erdoğan to Guterres: Türkiye backs continued UN missions in Syria
Ankara, June 15 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed the importance of continued activities of UN missions in Syria during a phone call Monday with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, stating that Türkiye will continue to provide necessary support in this regard, Turkish state »»»
Uganda opposition figure seized by soldiers as army chief vows ‘hurt and pain’
KAMPALA, Uganda: An opposition figure in Uganda was detained Monday on the orders of the army chief, whose increased role in his father’s administration has worried opposition and human rights defenders. Erias Lukwago was taken from his house by armed soldiers after he had sought to serve Gen. Muho»»»
In US, Trump’s Iran deal receives mixed reception
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump can claim a diplomatic victory after reaching an agreement with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, but numerous pitfalls remain and the US president has lost political capital. The cautious reception to the Sunday announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Ir»»»
US-Iran deal a ‘catastrophe’ for Israel, analysts say
JERUSALEM: The US-Iran pact to conclude the war is a significant strategic setback for Israel and underscores its waning influence in Washington, Israeli analysts said. Although the accord remains incomplete and is expected to be finalized within 60 days, its preliminary framework has already raise»»»
Renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah could wreck the U.S-Iran deal – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel’s more focused fight against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon still has the power to disrupt broader American efforts to resolve its months long war with Iran. But the attack never came and hours later, plans for the United States and Iran to sign a more permanent ceasefir»»»
Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss transport cooperation, railway link
Damascus, June 15 (SANA) Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr met with Syria’s charge d’affaires to Saudi Arabia, Mohsen Mahbash, to discuss mechanisms for following up on joint files with Saudi Arabia’s General Transport Authority to support infrastructure projects and develop Syria’s transport sy»»»
California Gov. Newsom accuses Trump of targeting him politically in probe - UPI.com
California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a media availability in Los Angeles on July 16. On Monday, he accused the Trump administration of targeting him unfairly in a probe. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said the federal governme»»»
In US, Trump’s Iran deal receives mixed reception
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump can claim a diplomatic victory after reaching an agreement with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, but numerous pitfalls remain and the US president has lost political capital. The cautious reception to the Sunday announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Ir»»»
Son of Norwegian crown princess jailed for rape
The son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape. The verdict comes as the country’s monarchy has been caught up in an ongoing scandal over the princess’ links to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, was found guilty on Mond»»»
Video shows man beaten by police officers in Budapest
A Budapest Central District Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of a man for one month in a final ruling after he fled from police in a car. Proceedings have been initiated against him on suspicion of violence against a public official, the Metropolitan Court told MTI on Monday. RTL News on S»»»
Etihad’s biggest summer yet: 300+ daily flights, new routes and returning favourites
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is entering its busiest summer season to date, operating more than 300 daily flights and reporting near-record passenger loads as travel demand to, from and through Abu Dhabi continues to rise. The airline said summer capacity has increased by 10% year-on-year, supported b»»»
US Air Force B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff in California
A US military aircraft has crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, north of Los Angeles, according to the US Air Force. The base said on social media that a B-52 Stratofortress went down at around 11:20 a.m. local time on the Edwards airfield. Get updated faster and f»»»
Why many Israelis believe Trump’s Iran deal could backfire
After more than three and a half months of fighting and intense back-and-forth negotiations, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran, under Pakistani mediation, have reached a final agreement to end hostilities between them. The deal is expected to be signed in Geneva on June»»»
Lebanese mourn razed homes, livelihoods in southern city
NABATIEH, Lebanon: When Kamal Kamal heard a ceasefire deal had been agreed between Iran and the US, he rushed back to the southern city of Nabatieh only to find an Israeli strike had reduced his life’s work to rubble. The city, usually home to some 90,000 people before the latest war between Israel»»»