CHICAGO: The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low but not zero, and if that happens, US hospitals are ready to respond, US infectious disease experts say. It wasn’t always so. During the 2014»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday expressed hope that a deal between Washington and Tehran to end the Middle East war would put a "definitive end" to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. In a statement issued by his office, Aoun praised the memorandum's affirmation that "Lebanon's security and »»»

Luigi Di Maio, the European Union's Special Envoy to the Gulf, brings to this interview a firsthand account of how Brussels has responded to the US-Iran war since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February—a crisis that has placed Gulf states under direct threat and forced the EU to clarify bot»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev Monday commented to reporters on the 2026 State budget procedure and the deficit. He said that the Cabinet is working on this year's draft budget "almost 24/7" and hopes that it will be adopted by the end of June. "Every option is being explored to cut the defic»»»

CAIRO - Serbian PM Djuro Macut, who is on a working visit to Egypt, met with Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly in Cairo on Monday, and announced the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Serbia (PKS) would open an office in the city by the end of this year. The parties noted the significance of renewing a»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, for a fee reported to be 55 million euros ($63.8 million). "Real Madrid and Chelsea have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Marc Cucurella, who will join our club for the next six s»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s auto sales grew by 24.3% year-on-year (YoY), registering 15,333 units in April 2026, compared to 12,337 units, according to data from the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC). Sales of passenger cars jumped by 13.4% to 11,156 vehicles from 9,836 units, while bus sales »»»

ABU DHABI: Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis believes the future of basketball in Abu Dhabi is promising as the emirate continues to invest in youth development and grassroots participation. Speaking to Arab News during the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Abu Dhabi League Finals, Davis praised the growth of the gam»»»

Kyiv: A barrage of missiles fired at several major Ukrainian cities set Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killed eleven, while Ukraine strikes claimed three lives in a city south of Moscow. AFP journalists across Kyiv witnessed residents running through the streets seeking shelter thr»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has stressed the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and adherence to international law following the announcement of an agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored the importan»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a brutal display of political machismo Sunday, turning White House lawn into an arena for a bloody evening of cage fights. In unprecedented scenes in the revered seat of American democracy, Trump sat with thousan»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai jumped on Monday, reversing last week’s drop and pushing retail rates back near the levels seen earlier this month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

Sergiu Manea, Executive Chairman of Banca Comerciala Romana, claims that ROBOR is relevant only for a samll part of the bank's clients and that the indicator only shows the price, the temperature of the economy. Its increase was determined by high inflation, generated by the war, rising energy pric»»»

One of the largest projects in the history of Kyrgyzstan’s mining industry has officially begun in the highlands of Issyk-Kul region — the development of Togolok gold deposit. The project is considered strategically important for the country’s economy and, for the first time in independent Kyrgyzst»»»

Arab Finance: Ezz El Arab El Sewedy Industrial Investment Group signed an agreement with China-based ROX Motor to establish ROX Egypt to commence production of ROX's range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) at the group's manufacturing facilities, according to a statement. The partnership marks a s»»»

Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri welcomed on Monday the announced Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States, highlighting in particular its regional scope and its inclusion of Lebanon. “The memorandum lays the foundations for security and stability in the region, incl»»»

Dubai: As Muslims around the world prepare to welcome the new Hijri year, preparations are under way at the Grand Mosque in Mecca for the annual replacement of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa, one of the most significant rituals associated with Islam's holiest site. The process, which culminates on the firs»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that the "ember of hope" for dialogue and cooperation with North Korea still exists. Lee made the remark during a speech at a mass held at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 15 (UPI) -- South Korean Pres»»»

Dubai: A fragile US-Iran agreement to halt hostilities has been sealed — but not on the same timeline, and not in the same narrative — turning a breakthrough moment into a carefully choreographed duel over symbolism, timing and credit. Also Read: US–Iran deal talks: Pakistan signals 24-hour breakth»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) 15-06-2026 11:09 AM Latest News Urge»»»

WORLD - US-IRAN DEAL - EU Coverage on Monday is dominated by the emerging US-Iran agreement to end four months of hostilities, with Bulgarian media focusing on the geopolitical consequences, market reaction and uncertainty surrounding the final terms. Dnevnik writes that the United States and Iran »»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister said Monday that Israeli forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely, hours after the United States and Iran agreed to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are pursuing a clear policy under which»»»

World share prices soared Monday after a tentative deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel. The future for the S&P 500 was up 1.2% and that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1%, auguring likely early gains f»»»

Israeli enemy is still defying defeat after the announcement of US-Iran deal, with defense minister saying occupation forces will stay in southern Lebanon. In first official remarks by an Israeli leader on the ceasefire that was announced last night, Israel Katz defended the Zionist entity’s policy»»»

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Authorities in southern Lebanon warned people displaced by three months of war between Israel and Hezbollah against rushing home on Monday despite a US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, as Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the south. The warning comes as Lebanon has»»»

Lebanon has not been informed of details of an agreement between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war on all fronts including in Lebanon, an official source told AFP on Monday. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported intermittent artillery shelling in the country's »»»

Dubai: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has launched a unified digital platform bringing together thousands of legislative and legal documents from across the region, in a move aimed at strengthening legal cooperation and supporting greater policy alignment among member states. The platform was i»»»

Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Finance has warned chalet and state land permit holders against subleasing government properties, stressing that violations could lead to licence cancellation and immediate eviction. The ministry said permit holders must comply fully with the terms and conditions governi»»»

Dubai: The International Astronomical Center has released one of the first images of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram 1448 AH, captured in broad daylight from Abu Dhabi. The image was taken at 11am UAE time on Monday using the centre's Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory, offering »»»

DUBAI: Arab states welcomed on Monday a US-Iran agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, expressing hope that the deal will pave the way for lasting regional stability and broader diplomatic engagement. Saudi Arabia welcomed the agreement between Washington and Tehran to halt milit»»»

President Donald Trump is headed to the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement that he says will bring an end to the U.S. war with Iran. French President Emmanuel Macron, this year's summit host, invited the leaders of thre»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe National News Agency: Municipalities in Tyre and its villages are calling on residents to postpone their return 15-06-2026 08:49 AM Latest »»»

Israel's defense minister said Monday that Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon as the interim deal between Iran and the United States is pending. Israel Katz's remarks were the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the interim deal. The two sides plan to meet Frida»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has identified five categories of customers and services that are exempt from advance vehicle inspection bookings, providing greater flexibility for motorists while maintaining the appointment-based system used across the emirate's testing centres.»»»

New York: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E 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 p»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Tanker carrying liquefied natural gas crosses Strait ⁠of Hormuz heading east to exit the waterway after US-Iran deal, Reuters cites shiptra»»»

CAIRO: Ahead of Egypt’s World Cup clash in Seattle against Belgium on Monday in the opening match of Group G, the ambassadors of the two nations have exchanged team shirts as a sign of their “strong friendship.” The two nations have never met at the World Cup, but have faced each other in four frie»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices ​slipped to a three-month low on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said ‌they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $3.65, or 4.2 percent, to $83.68 a barr»»»

India’s Petronet sent a liquefied natural gas tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, the only shipment on Monday since the United States and Iran reached a peace deal to reopen the strategic waterway, shiptracking data showed. The limited traffic underscores wariness among shippers who have welcomed »»»

On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal civil rights law protects LGBTQ workers from being fired based on their sexual or gender orientation. 1 of 5 | Joseph Fons waves a rainbow flag in front of the Supreme Court after the high court released a decision that bans LGBTQ employme»»»

Doha, Qatar: The QREC-sponsored Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 Ans, was held at Chantilly, France, yesterday. Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-Attiyah, QREC Chairman, awarded the winners following the Gr.1 contest. The four-year-old colt, Sab’aan Al Shahania (Amer) proved his quality with a gritty vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) had a very positive trading session, with its main index rising by 197.12 points (1.92 percent) to close at 10,461 points, yesterday. The increase was largely driven by gains in banking, industrial, transportation, and real estate stocks. The index conclu»»»

Doha: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on 8 June 2026,under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at »»»

NOUADHIBOU: From the Mauritanian coast, Ahmed, a Senegalese man, looks toward Europe, the place he dreams of being but fears he will never reach due to heightened security against migrants in the west African country. “Everyone wants to leave,” said the 34-year-old, who keeps a low profile in Mauri»»»

LONDON: It is not just Saudi Arabia that have had an uncertain preparation period for the 2026 World Cup. Opening game opponents Uruguay have also not been at their best, and still remember how their South American neighbors Argentina fared in the first opening match against the Green Falcons in 20»»»

The United Arab Emirates continues its efforts to strengthen workers’ rights and provide a safe and sustainable working environment through an integrated framework of legislation and policies that place workers’ health, safety, and quality of life among its top priorities, supporting economic devel»»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign today carrying both ambition and history on their shoulders as the Pharaohs attempt to secure their first-ever victory at football's biggest tournament when they face Belgium in their Group G opener. The clash at Seattle Stadium is ex»»»

JEDDAH: The inaugural edition of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia in 2025 brought the FIA World Rally Championship to the Kingdom for the first time, providing an opportunity to host one of the most demanding and prestigious events on the global stage. With Saudi Arabia already hosting major internationa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy forces have carried out two demolitions of residential buildings in the towns of Haddatha and Kafr Te»»»

The US military has received instructions to lift the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, pending the formal signing of an agreement with Iran, a US official told CNN. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said this was the current directive but cautioned that the situatio»»»