Geneva: The State of Qatar reaffirmed the importance of enhancing women's participation in peace and security efforts, stressing that women are a fundamental pillar in achieving sustainable peace and building more stable and prosperous societies. This came in a statement delivered by HE Permanent R»»»

Israeli police have clashed with Haredi Jews who blocked a major highway near Tel Aviv in protest over the arrest of a draft dodger from the ultra-Orthodox community. Dozens of protesters blocked traffic in both directions on Route 4 east of Tel Aviv early on Wednesday, sitting on the road and craw»»»

At least 250,000 British girls suffered sickening sexual abuse by Pakistani gangs, who were enabled by police, social workers, and even Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to commit “child rape on an industrial scale,” British MP Rupert Lowe’s ‘Rape Gang Report’ has detailed. Published on Tuesday, the 218»»»

Tunis, June 18 (TAP)- Two international criminal networks active in drug trafficking, money laundering, extortion and contract killings were dismantled, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.A total of 25 people - leaders and members of these two...»»»

Russia came under the largest attack from Ukrainian drones in two years with an oil refinery in the Moscow struck for the second time this week. File photo courtesy EMERCOM of Russia Press Service/EPA-EFE June 18 (UPI) -- Russia came under the largest attack from Ukrainian drones in two years early»»»

Dubai: For Lumia Khan, the UAE is not a place she moved to, it is the only home she has ever truly known. The Pakistani expat and founder and CEO of Furrari Events and Marketing has spent all 40 years of her life in the Emirates. Her father first moved to the UAE more than 50 years ago, becoming pa»»»

The Hungarian government announced a series of significant policy decisions during Thursday’s government press briefing, ranging from the release of European Union funds and urban development projects in Budapest to major reforms affecting law enforcement, the military and public asset protection. »»»

Bulgaria is positioning itself in the middle tier of NATO defense spending rankings, with 2025 data showing the country allocating 2.05% of its GDP to defense, a level that matches France and slightly exceeds Italy. The figures place Sofia within what analysts describe as the Alliance’s “golden mea»»»

Lithuanian lawmakers are preparing legal changes that could prevent companies maintaining commercial ties with Russia or Belarus from operating at the country's strategic infrastructure facilities, including airports and other nationally important sites, independent Lithuanian news agency BNS »»»

Uzbekistan is an unusual case in the Islamic world. Its population of nearly 40mn is overwhelmingly Muslim — around 90% — yet the country has operated since independence as a resolutely secular state, with a conventional western-style banking system inherited from the Soviet era. Islamic finance ha»»»

BusinessGermanyProtests target private equity industry at Berlin summitVanessa Guinan-BankActivists gathered to protest the SuperReturn private equity summit in Berlin, accusing the industry of driving inequality, job cuts and rising costs as investors representing trillions gather to seek high ret»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group has restored its network to 85 percent of pre-crisis levels and created two new executive roles to sharpen its operations and deepen its focus on customers. The milestone was reached with the launch of the airline's summer 2026 schedule this week, which sees more th»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, attended the opening session of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group, which were inaugurated by HE Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The meetings were held in Baku from June 16 to 19, 2026 u»»»

The event took a practical approach, featuring plants sampled from the field, comparative analyses, and open discussions about yield losses, the impact of drought, soil compaction, diseases, and pests, as well as solutions that can stabilize results at the farm level. “This year, the field speaks v»»»

The political and strategic decisions adopted at NATO and European Union level mark the beginning of a new economic cycle for the defence industry. The accelerated increase in military budgets, the adoption of unprecedented investment targets, and the pressure on existing production capacities are »»»

DUBAI: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, says the federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly and Annual Conference in Macau next week has an important part to play in guiding the future of motorsport and mobility. Hosted in partnership with the Automobile General Association Macao-China »»»

In the first 11 matches out of the 33 scheduled for the 2026 women’s T20 World Cup, there have been several surprises, coupled with strong expressions of intent by Australia, India, and England. Margins for error are fine in T20 cricket and New Zealand illustrated that in abundance against the West»»»

Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a decision regulating children's access to social media platforms. This resolution, passed in its cabinet, aims to enable children to benefit from it within a safe, balanced and age-appropriate digital environment. The decision comes in light of the increasi»»»

President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed an interim deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The two countries now have 60 days to hammer out a lasting agreement that would see Tehran diluting its enriched uranium stocks in exchange for sweeping sancti»»»

The solution enables the rapid alerting of certified Red Cross volunteers located nearby, transforming a residential management application into an active community safety tool. Developed by Realtynno in partnership with Cosmopolis and the Romanian Red Cross, the new feature expands the role of res»»»

DUBAI: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, says the federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly and Annual Conference in Macau next week has an important part to play in guiding the future of motorsport and mobility. Hosted in partnership with the Automobile General Association Macao-China »»»

No single topic dominates Thursday's news media. ECONOMY Speaking on Nova TV's morning show, former economy minister Nikolay Vassilev criticized the government, arguing that it had failed to present any meaningful ideas for the budget. He said annual spending needed to be reduced by some EUR 6 bill»»»

Amazon UAE’s Prime Day returns from June 24-30, kicking off summer with millions of exclusive deals for Prime members on www.amazon.ae/primeday. This year’s event brings together deep discounts across more than 30 product categories from top local and international brands, in addition to deals on t»»»

Dubai: For many workers, managing monthly expenses, supporting family members, and planning for the future can be a constant balancing act. Yet access to structured financial education remains limited for many blue-collar employees. To help bridge that gap, the UAE Lottery has partnered with SmartL»»»

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday. The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire along the boundary that divid»»»

New allegations have surfaced concerning Hungary’s citizenship programme, with claims that wealthy Canadian nationals obtained Hungarian citizenship despite allegedly failing to meet the legal requirements. Former government accused of facilitating controversial citizenship approvals The accusation»»»

Autonet uses the space within the logistics park as its main storage and distribution hub for Bucharest and southern Romania. From this location, the company manages the import and distribution of a wide range of automotive parts, accessories and motor oils to its extensive network of partners, inc»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has advanced four positions in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, ranking 13th globally among 70 economies and securing third place among G20 economies. The yearbook, published by the International Institute for Management Development, or IMD, is one of the world’s le»»»

BRUSSELS: NATO agreed on Thursday to modernize its ​nuclear capabilities and strengthen its nuclear planning capacity, the alliance’s senior body for nuclear deterrence said in a statement.All ‌NATO allies ‌except ​France ‌are ⁠members ​of the ⁠Nuclear Planning Group, which serves as a forum for co»»»

An official welcoming ceremony for President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Albanian President Bajram Begaj was held in Cholpon-Ata. The ceremony took place at Rukh-Ordo Cultural Center. The national flags of both countries were raised in the square, an honor guard was lined up, and 40 ethno-warri»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has dismantled a major drug trafficking network operating in Bishkek, as well as in Chui and Osh regions. During a special operation, law enforcement officers seized more than 10 kilograms of illegal substances and detained several susp»»»

Envisia has announced the launch of “Corporate Governance in Financial Markets”, a specialised certification programme developed in partnership with Academy – Euronext Group, the educational pillar of the leading pan-European market infrastructure. The programme will start on 24 September 2026 and »»»

Paris: Members of the Indian diaspora in France on Thursday announced that the country will soon have its first traditional Hindu temple, with its inauguration scheduled for September. Speaking to IANS, members of the Indian community expressed pride over the development. Bhavi Parekh, a member of »»»

Kuwait Airways has launched commercial flights to four destinations as part of its Summer 2026 operating plan, expanding its seasonal network to include Vienna in Austria, Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trabzon in Turkey and Salalah in Oman. Abdulwahab Al Shatti, acting Chief Executive of Kuwa»»»

Progressive Bulgaria will not govern through fear, but through expertise and with the awareness that its largest employer is the Bulgarian people, Ivan Yanev MP of the 131-strong group in the 240-seat Parliament said on Thursday. Yanev said in a declaration: "Fifty days ago, we took an oath before »»»

The parliamentary group of Vazrazhdane has called for Ukrainian Ambassador to Bulgaria Olesya Ilashchuk to be declared persona non grata and for an official note requesting her recall to be issued, MP Kosta Stoyanov said in a declaration on behalf of the party's parliamentary group on Thursday. Sto»»»

New Contracts Mark Latest Step in Egypt’s Capital-Market Modernisation Drive Cairo — The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) will launch stock futures contracts on shares of Commercial International Bank (CIB) and Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) on 18 June, expanding Egypt’s derivatives market and providin»»»

The Russia-ASEAN summit is being held in Kazan from June 17 to 19. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Russia's Kazan, where Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, and other»»»

G7 leaders welcomed growing unity on Wednesday in efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, amid signs US President Donald Trump is taking a tougher line on Moscow. Later, at the candlelit dinner in Versailles, Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at en»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar affirmed that safeguarding human dignity constitutes a fundamental principle of its health policies, based on its firm belief that the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health is a right guaranteed to everyone without discrimination. This»»»

Dubai: India's highly competitive medical entrance examination, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), has once again come under scrutiny after four young aspirants allegedly died by suicide in separate incidents across the country within days, reigniting concerns over academic pressure»»»

LOS ANGELES, United States: England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an enthralling Group L game at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team, »»»

President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details re»»»

Uzbekistan is booming. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev rattled off an impressive string of successes in his keynote speech at the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) on June 17 to a hall packed with business partners, regional dignitaries and foreign investors who have come to se»»»

Doha, Qatar: Thousands of vulnerable Palestinian children are set to benefit from an innovative sport-for-social-good programme delivered by Palestine: Sports for Life under the ‘Circle In’ initiative, co-funded by Qatar Foundation, Education Above All Foundation, and the International Olympic Comm»»»

The National Political Bureau of the National Liberal Party (PNL) decided on Wednesday to call the party's Congress for Sunday."The National Political Bureau has convened the National Liberal Party's Congress for Sunday. This is a moment for clarification, accountability and setting the direction f»»»

The mine hunter M 271 "Captain Constantin Dumitrescu" participates in the tenth activation of the MCM BLACK SEA (Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Group), between June 13-26, a regional initiative developed by Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey, to combat the danger posed by sea mines and to maintain a»»»

The countries of Central Asia have become the first regional group of states to jointly join an international United Nations initiative dedicated to the upcoming 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. Photo UN press service The Permanent Representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz»»»

Doha, Qatar: Family Medicine Specialist at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) Dr. Enas Al Nator has emphasised that the presence of abundant sunshine does not automatically guarantee adequate vitamin D levels, noting that several lifestyle and health-related factors can prevent individuals »»»

Doha, Qatar: Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings, has been appointed to The Wall Street Journal CEO Council, an invitation-only network of business leaders convened by the WSJ Leadership Institute. The appointment was announced during the CEO Council Summit held in London on »»»