Chile will need to add nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade to support a planned $104.549 billion mining investment pipeline. File Photo by Sebastian Padilla/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- Chile will need to add nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade to support a pla»»»

WASHINGTON: A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a lon»»»

The member states of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) on Tuesday announced joint designations targeting "multiple key components of Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure, including five entities and 16 individuals," the U.S. Treasury said. The TFTC comprises all six Gulf Cooperation C»»»

News anchors are seen outside the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., as the court releases their final opinions before summer recess on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt»»»

As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»

As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»

Hungary’s historic heatwave may exit in a barrage of violent storms, but not before further records fall. After a brutally hot Monday, conditions remain unchanged today — and meteorologists say the all-time national heat record may already have been equalled or narrowly missed within the past few h»»»

For the US, which is about to celebrate its 250th birthday, the atmosphere this year is far from celebratory. The smoke of the war against Iran has not only impacted the global economy and disrupted international order but has also caused the major pillars of American economic hegemony to shake sim»»»

Dubai: Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger journey, officially launching the UAE's national passenger train network and one of the most notable details to emerge isn't about the trains themselves, but about what happens before and after passengers step aboard. The new Dubai station, openi»»»

MARIB: Lt. Gen. Sagheer bin Aziz, Yemen’s chief of the General Staff and commander of joint operations, said the country’s military leadership and decision-making process have been unified as part of efforts to bring all military formations under the umbrella of the Ministry of Defense. He said Yem»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with representatives of China's Guangdong MingYang Electric Co Ltd, one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-voltage transformers and power generation equipment. "A constructive meeting with r»»»

The Bulgarian government and Litasco have reached an agreement that will allow Lukoil Neftochim Burgas to resume purchasing crude oil from all contractors registered in Switzerland starting July 1, marking what officials described as a significant step toward stabilizing the country's largest refin»»»

Albanian Socialist Party lawmaker Elisa Spiropali returned to Parliament on Tuesday following recent internal discussions within the ruling majority. Speaking briefly to reporters upon arrival at the parliamentary building, Spiropali said work is continuing on what she described as a draft for a “n»»»

WASHINGTON: US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran’s elimination from the World Cup, ‌saying he did a “happy dance,” Sports Business Journal reported on Monday. The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all three of thei»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education will announce the results of the General Secondary Education Certificate for the 2025-2026 academic year electronically on Thursday, July 2. In a post on X platform today, the Ministry said that the results will be available on the Ministr»»»

Qorden AI, a Dubai-headquartered real-time language AI company, today launched Qordenate, a fully multilingual, simultaneous-translation video conferencing platform. Built in the UAE and rolling out internationally, Qordenate lets participants on a video call hear the conversation in their own lang»»»

Dubai: There was a time when home arrived not through a video call, but through an audio tape. For Nicolai De Guzman and his brothers, those recordings were the closest thing they had to their father, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Japan. Every tape has carried stories from thousands of kilom»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced new measures to strengthen oversight of government bodies in the regions and reform the local governance system at a nationwide meeting, the presidential press service reported. According to Japarov, one of the main problems today is that government i»»»

Abu Dhabi: When Hamad Mansour Albloushi took his seat in Seat 1, Coach 1 this morning, it marked more than the start of a personal journey. It marked the beginning of a new chapter in the UAE's story. Selected from nominations submitted by people across the country through Etihad Rail's nationwide »»»

Head of Free Patriotic Movement, MP Gebran Bassil, visited on Tuesday Ain al-Tineh residence to tackle the latest developments with House Speaker Nabih Berri. Commenting on the “Framework Agreement” signed by President Aoun’s team with the Israeli enemy, Speaker Berri emphasized, “We would act as i»»»

LONDON: Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday that Britain would spend almost £300 billion ($397 billion) over the next four years to modernize its armed forces amid rising threats. Starmer, expected to leave office next month after losing the support of Labour MPs, announced th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, today announced the signing of a landmark strategic partnership agreement with Türksat, the national satellite operator of the Republic of Türkiye, alongside a contract with Thales Alenia Space for the design and manufacturing of its next genera»»»

Maalexi, the company behind the Maalexi Agricultural Assets Token Exchange (MAATEX), today announced the close of an oversubscribed funding round led by Tawuniya, a Saudi joint-stock company listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul: 8010), and Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm and Maal»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said at a nationwide meeting with government officials, law enforcement representatives in the regions, and the mayors of Bishkek and Osh that the main task of public service is to resolve citizens’ problems quickly and effectively at the local level, without b»»»

JOHANNESBURG: Thousands of demonstrators gathered in parts of South Africa to rally against illegal immigration on Tuesday, which some protest groups set as a deadline for the departure of all illegal migrants from the country.South African groups planning to demonstrate blame illegal immigrants fo»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has warned that he and a large parliamentary bloc will strongly oppose a framework accord recently signed between Lebanon and Israel. "They have entangled themselves in a major ordeal. If they believe this agreement will pass through constitutional institutions, they »»»

At its regular session, the Bishkek City Council adopted a resolution «On approval of tariffs for water supply and sanitation services, increased coefficients for them and tariffs for technical maintenance of in-building networks.» The resolution approved a single tariff for one cubic meter: The fo»»»

Dubai: More than 10,000 tickets have sold out ahead of Etihad Rail’s historic launch today, as the UAE’s highly anticipated first national passenger services officially entered operation. The rush for tickets comes as the network welcomes its first paying passengers onboard the inaugural scheduled »»»

Estella Reed operates at the vital intersection of music, media, and technology. She is the Co-Founder of the AI in Media Institute (AIMI), a sector-led body that convenes media organisations, creative leaders, and technology companies to develop practical standards, governance frameworks, and work»»»

A magnitude 3 earthquake hit Kyrgyzstan today, June 29, the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences reported. The tremors were recorded at 10:34 a.m. on June 29. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan, 15 kilometers southeast of the village of Achyk-Suu and 103 kil»»»

On June 28, Ambassador Pietro Lazzeri, Head of the SECO Division and the Swiss Government’s Delegate for Trade Agreements, together with Siroco Messerli, visited Sut Bulak CJSC factory (Dairy Spring brand), one of Kyrgyzstan’s leading cheese producers and a notable example of long-standing cooperat»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the helicopter crash that occurred today (28 June) in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in this tragic accident, and extend our condolences to their families and to the people of Saudi Arabia.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village yesterday inaugurated the Pakistani Corner at Building 45, celebrating Pakistan’s contribution to the global football industry as part of activities accompanying the FIFA World Cup 2026. The cultural space was inaugurated by the General Manager of Katara Cultura»»»

Arlington: Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami believes his players will benefit from their experience at the nation’s first-ever FIFA World Cup. The West Asian side bowed out of the tournament after a 3-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina. “As a first participation in the World Cup, I think the »»»

Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially moved under new private ownership, marking a major change for the country’s flag carrier. The airline will now begin a restructuring programme focused on fleet renewal, route expansion and operational improvements. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists will pay significantly less to fill up from July 1 after authorities announced the first reduction in fuel prices since the Middle East conflict sent global oil markets soaring four months ago. The UAE Fuel Price Committee cut prices across all fuel grades for July, reflecting »»»

We live in an age where staying connected has never been easier. A message can travel across continents in seconds. Video calls bridge geographical distances. Social media keeps us informed about the lives of hundreds of people with a simple swipe of a finger. Yet, despite unprecedented connectivit»»»

For decades, cities have inspired imitators. Paris symbolised elegance. New York represented ambition. Singapore became synonymous with efficiency. However, few cities have generated their own verb. Today, policymakers, urban planners, investors, and commentators increasingly speak of “Dubai-izing”»»»

“Children need more face-to-face conversations and fewer face-to-screen interactions.” While this may sound simplistic, it captures one of the growing concerns surrounding children’s use of social media and digital technology today. The amount of time children and teenagers spend on screens has inc»»»

The debate surrounding a child’s access to social media often centres on personal freedom, technological progress, and ultimately parental responsibility to regulate content. While those arguments deserve consideration, governments also have an obligation to protect its citizens from demonstrable h»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has temporarily suspended sailing and all forms of maritime activities from today, June 29, until further notice as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety. In a social media announcement, the Ministry advised owners and users of maritime vessels»»»

BusinessGermanyWhy Germany's Deutsche Bahn will face delays for many yearsSabine KinkartzDelayed, unreliable and forced into long detours due to construction: Germany no longer sets the pace when it comes to rail travel — and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. The company is mired in a deep c»»»

Share: Hezbollah supporters take to the streets in the southern suburbs of Beirut to protest against the trilateral agreement that was signed between the US, Israel and Lebanon on 27 June 2026 (Ibrahim Amro/AFP) Hezbollah supporters took to the streets of Beirut to protest the trilateral framework »»»

Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Seychelles in Bulgaria Dr. Maxim Behar premiered his new original song "We Are Seychelles," created especially for the island nation's jubilee Dozens of representatives of the diplomatic corps, state institutions, and the business community gathered yester»»»

RIYADH: Saudi buy now, pay later provider Tabby has secured consumer finance and small and medium-sized enterprise finance licenses from the Kingdom’s central bank, enabling it to offer longer-term loans for higher-value purchases and working capital to businesses. The licenses are expected to move»»»

RAMALLAH: Israeli forces fatally shot a 15-year-old Palestinian teenager during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Monday, the Palestinian health ministry said, as violence surges in the Israeli-occupied territory. “The child Amir Ahmad Jawad Jaber, 15 years old, was martyred after being shot in t»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry said it had held on Monday the first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since Tehran and Washington signed their preliminary deal to end the Middle East war. Both Iran and Oman say they hold sovereignty over the waterway, a vital route for Gulf energy»»»

BAGHDAD: Journalists live for the unexpected especially in Iraq, where events can overtake a carefully planned interview before it even begins. I had requested a meeting with Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, who emerged after a prolonged political contest involving two of his predecessors, »»»

ALKHOBAR: Whether designing a restaurant brand, building a workout plan or learning a new language, more Saudis are turning to artificial intelligence for answers before consulting with experts. Tasks that once would require advice from a professional coach, tutor or designer are increasingly becom»»»

People gather at the exhibit of a titanosaur cast in 2016 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Scientists have recognized the first dinosaur fossil found in Antarctica -- a tail bone from a titanosaur -- after it spent 40 years in a drawer. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | »»»