Opposition parties in Armenia have alleged a series of voting irregularities during parliamentary elections on June 7, while authorities reported arrests linked to reports of suspected vote-buying, local media panarmenian.net reports. The claims come as Armenia awaits the final results from the ele»»»

Hong Kong’s three-day trade mission to Uzbekistan led by the territory’s Chief Executive John Lee on June 6 concluded with 23 signed agreements spanning finance, technology, aviation and investment. The journey to Uzbekistan followed the first leg of the mission in neighbouring Kazakhstan. In all, »»»

Share: PHOTO- A man stands amid debris following Israeli airstrikes that hit the previous day, near the archaeological site of the Roman baths in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on June 8, 2026. © Kawnat Haju, AFP Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that the IDF will “continue to op»»»

How to fight climate change? Some of the most authoritative climate analysts consider energy-efficiency measures, among the most cost-effective tools available. Some — such as including solar self-supply and home back-up batteries — are easy, widely available solutions individuals, corporates and o»»»

NASA on Tuesday will announce the four astronauts who will fly aboard Artemis III, a critical test flight that will rehearse complex rendezvous and docking operations with commercial lunar landers in low Earth orbit as the agency prepares to return humans to the Moon’s surface. The announcement, sc»»»

Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds in the two months since he was detained by immigration officers. Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident of the United States, was taken into cu»»»

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from getting US defence contracts. The list, updated and published Monday by the Pent»»»

Dubai: Every visitor who experiences Dubai is a potential future resident, business owner or investor, said Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, as the city looks to convert tourism momentum into longer-term economic growth. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»

MADRID: Pope Leo XIV met Monday with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis, the Vatican said. The meeting, which followed in the tradition of popes meeting with abuse survivors during»»»

LONDON: Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organizers confirmed the order of play at London’s Queen’s Club. Granted a wildcard into the women’s doubles of the WTA tournament, Williams and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko will »»»

LONDON: Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player. Both Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses renovations to the Lincoln Reflecting Pool and makes an announcement on "Beautiful, Clean Coal" on Thursday in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. A federal judge on Monday ruled that a H-1B visa fee imposed by Trump is illegal. Photo by Samu»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Monday that Israel's strikes on Iran had deterred the Islamic republic from launching further attacks, leading to a cessation of hostilities between the two adversaries. However, Netanyahu warned in a televised statement that should Iran "make t»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at King’s College London and Former Senior Advisor at the National Ssecurity Council under the Biden administration, says that US President Donald Trump "is wanting to signal to Iran that he can deliver Israel if Tehran signs a d»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at King’s College London and Former Senior Advisor at the National Ssecurity Council under the Biden administration, says that US President Donald Trump "is wanting to signal to Iran that he can deliver Israel if Tehran signs a d»»»

Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Izvestia news agency that Iran and Oman will determine conditions like transit fees for ships, framing them as payment for services provided. The strait, key for one-fifth of global seaborne oil, has seen 90-95% less traffic since the US-Israeli conflict b»»»

Human rights groups are raising the alarm after the European Commission invited Taliban officials to Brussels to discuss migrant deportations. More than 80 groups are asking the European Commission to reverse course, saying that the move risks normalizing a regime that has banned girls from school,»»»

Also In This Package What is New World screwworm found in US traveller? US reports first bird flu case detected in pig How preparedness can prevent spread of animal diseases Canada reports first case of bird flu in a person Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including »»»

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other leaders in artificial intelligence testify in May before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. OpenAI filed confidentially for an initial public offering Monday. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI | License Photo Ju»»»

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks in the Amphitheater on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The Pentagon on Monday released a revised list of religious affiliations for service members after an earlier list draw ire from Mormons. Photo by Kyle Mazza /UPI | L»»»

The Arab teams participating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are relying on distinguished names, as these stars look forward to make a mark at football’s global showpiece. The eight Arab teams have raised their level of readiness, turning their attention to the biggest tournament in football. The upcomi»»»

Despite US President Donald Trump's declarations that a deal with Iran is close at hand, uncertainty continues as efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran appear increasingly deadlocked. This continues to raise the prospect of a prolonged confrontation, a situation which an»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Organised by the Celebrations Committee of the Private Engineering Office, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of India in the State of Qatar, the Third Hamba Indian Mango Exhibition will officially open on Thursday, June 18, at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has opened applications for Season 18 of Stars of Science – QF’s flagship innovation platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of Arab innovators and entrepreneurs. Applications are offic»»»

US President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, moving to install his former personal lawyer as the top US law enforcement official. Trump submitted Blanche’s name to the US Senate, the White House said, days after committing to nominating Blanche, »»»

ALGIERS: Three members of Western Saharan independence group the Polisario Front, including the son of the organization’s longtime leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, were killed while staging an attack on a Moroccan defense wall, the group announced. Lehbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a member of the Polisario’s sec»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s latest strikes on Iran have not only ignited fears of a full-fledged resurgence of war — they run the risk of damaging the close ties between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Despite Trump’s seeming aversion to the prospect of the war reigniting, »»»

DAKAR: Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the ​presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the hardest-hit province. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola was announced on May 15, though officials have since »»»

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force says “From the Strait of Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab Strait and from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea is is the new security belt of resistance.” General Esmail Qaani said in a post on his social media networking website on Monday »»»

France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperatio»»»

LONDON: As summer temperatures inch above 45 C and the hum of backup generators fills the air, Iraq finds itself sliding toward its worst electricity crisis in years. Decades of mismanagement had already left the country’s power sector vulnerable. Now, the US-Israeli war with Iran has turned that c»»»

Global supply chain pressures have risen again in recent months, returning to levels last seen during the height of pandemic-related disruptions, Statista reports. According to the Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCPI) published by the World Bank, shipping container capacity tied up due to delay»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept any deal the US reaches with Tehran, President Donald Trump has said, declaring that he “calls the shots.” Trump made the remarks in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday, shortly after Iran fired a missile barrag»»»

In a decisive move that underscores its commitment to the African market, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled plans to boost its production in Egypt by an impressive 30 percent next year. This strategic expansion reflects the German automaker’s confidence in Egypt’s potential as a pivotal hub for its operat»»»

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies oversight hearing on the Department of Justice in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/»»»

BENGALURU: France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation. For 160 respondents from nearly every continent, this p»»»

The Taxpayer Inspector General reported Monday that the use of IRS taxpayer data for immigration enforcement has been inconsistent and unreliable. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- The Taxpayer Inspector General reported Monday that the use of IRS taxpayer data for immig»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Leading UN officials on Monday warned of a deteriorating humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan, amid chronic underfunding of aid efforts, a worsening hunger crisis and escalating restrictions on women, the combined effects of which are pushing millions of Afghans deeper into destitut»»»

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is shown May 29 in Washington, D.C. Kennedy Center officials removed President Donald Trump's name from the center's website and YouTube page Monday, although it remains on the front of the building. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June»»»

Bloomberg: Direct foreign investment amounts to $9 billion within the current fiscal year Beltone: Egyptian exports jump to $52.5 billion in 2017 Bloomberg agency has intensified recently its follow-up for the Egyptian economy’s performance indicators. According to its latest report, the foreign di»»»

He believed those who insisted he could wrap it all up by end of March, long before the November midterms. If not, the off-ramp would be easy to find. But did Donald Trump factor in that his main ally in the war against Iran was also guearing up for a campaign. Benjamin Netanyahu is running for re-»»»

The UAE welcomed the joint statement on Sudan, which reaffirmed the shared commitment to supporting a peaceful, democratic, and stable path forward in line with the aspirations of the brotherly Sudanese people. The UAE commended international and regional efforts, including the outcomes of the Berl»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Philippines following an earthquake that struck the southern province of Davao Occidental, resulting in fatalities and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the famil»»»

Pope Leo XIV told Spanish bishops on Monday to provide reparations and adopt a "culture of care" ahead of an expected meeting with survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his weeklong visit to the country. The Spanish hierarchy had largely dismissed the scale of abuse in th»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Iraq over the victims of an accident involving a passenger bus that overturned near the city of Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its si»»»

RAMALLAH: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa has called for increased international pressure, particularly from European countries, to halt what he described as illegal Israeli measures and settler violence. Mustafa met on Monday with a high-level European delegation in Ramallah on the sid»»»

BERLIN: France and Germany have agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet program due to disagreements between the companies involved, Berlin said Monday in a blow to European efforts to boost defense cooperation. The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program was launched in 2017 to replace France’s Rafa»»»

“We shall not forget the crimes the previous government committed against defenceless children,” Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in a speech ahead of the agenda in parliament on Monday. Child protection system must be rebuilt: children lost trust in adults Magyar said that publishing the documenta»»»

Dramatic videos circulating on social media show strong winds and heavy rain sweeping through Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday evening, displacing ground equipment and striking three parked Air India aircraft near Terminal 2. Footage captures a passenger stepladder rolling into one of »»»

Dubai: A strong earthquake struck waters off the coast of western Cuba on Monday evening, with seismic monitoring agencies reporting a magnitude of between 6.1 and 6.4. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake occurred at 11:30 p.m. local time and was centred about 118 kilomet»»»