Spotlight - Social infrastructure during heatwave: 'Knock on the door makes the difference between life & death'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Eric Klinenberg, Professor of Sociology at NYU and Author of "Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago". He challenges one of the dominant assumptions surrounding extreme heat: that technological adaptation alone can protect societies from climate cha»»»
Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed
Venezuelans in the US are rushing to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their home country. Oscar Torres and thousands of others spent the last 24 hours keeping up with a flurry of messages poste»»»
Where We Are Going Today: Cafe Laperouse in Jeddah
While looking for a place to watch a FIFA World Cup match, I came across Cafe Laperouse in Jeddah’s Al-Khalidiyyah district, the famous Parisian restaurant and cafe with locations in Paris, London and Saint-Tropez. What started as a search for a good spot to enjoy the game turned into a dining expe»»»
Israel feared the fall of Assad not the rise of instability, Syrian envoy tells UN Security Council
NEW YORK CITY: Syria’s permanent representative to the UN, Ibrahim Olabi, told the Security Council on Thursday that Israel’s true fear relating to Syria was never instability in the country, but the collapse of a regime that tortured and gassed its own people. Arguing that when that collapse took »»»
Could Israel’s Hebron planning takeover become a blueprint for annexing the West Bank?
DUBAI: The decision by Israeli authorities to strip Hebron Municipality of its planning and construction powers in parts of the city’s historic center has triggered fresh concerns over the future of the Oslo Accords peace framework and the prospects for Palestinian statehood. Palestinian officials »»»
Pro-Russian accounts share fake proof that Ukraine is behind the burning of Kyiv cathedral
Pro-Kremlin social media users are blaming Ukraine for a strike that led to a fire at the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage site. However, the images they say constitute “proof” were actually AI-generated. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an Orthodox monastic complex listed as a Un»»»
Croatia pitches itself as gateway to Central Europe for Canadian investors
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković urged Canadian business leaders on June 23 to view Croatia as a gateway to Central Europe, highlighting the country’s economic growth, investment-grade credit ratings and expanding energy infrastructure. Croatia and Canada have strong potential to deepen eco»»»
Global growth to stabilise in 3Q26 as Iran ceasefire eases energy shock - Erste Bank
A framework agreement between Washington and Tehran has already pulled oil prices lower, but Erste Group's quarterly outlook warns the inflationary scar tissue from the conflict will outlast the crisis itself across the eurozone, the US and emerging markets alike. The third quarter of 2026 looks se»»»
MSCI upgrades Bulgaria to frontier market status
Global index provider MSCI has upgraded Bulgaria’s capital market to frontier market status from standalone, marking a step up in its classification and potentially boosting investor interest. The decision, part of MSCI’s 2026 annual market classification review, reflects improvements in the access»»»
Ahead of Nato summit with Trump, Ankara splashes paint on VIP route homes, detains hundreds
Turkey’s Erdogan administration is engaged in a dual-track campaign of meticulous aesthetic curation and intensive domestic policing in preparation for Ankara’s hosting of the upcoming 2026 Nato Summit, an occasion set to feature the participation of US President Donald Trump, local media reports s»»»
Islamic Resistance Issues Third Statement about Israeli Violations of Ceasefire in South Lebanon: UNTIL NOW - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Supreme Court shoots down Hawaii's private property gun restriction - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a law in Hawaii that required people licensed to carry a concealed firearm to seek permission to do so on private property. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaiian law tha»»»
Israeli media: Casualties were reported among the 769th Brigade of the Israeli army as a result of clashes in the Beit Yahoun area of southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Syria remains committed to protecting children’s rights, envoy says
NEW YORK: Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ibrahim Olabi said Syria remains committed to protecting children’s rights and strengthening cooperation with the UN in this field, including efforts to develop a national action plan aimed at preventing violations against children. Speaking duri»»»
UN envoy says Jeddah deal can still anchor future Sudan peace talks, as fears grow over El-Obeid
NEW YORK CITY: The 2023 Jeddah agreement brokered by Saudi Arabia can still serve as a foundation for future Sudan peace talks, the UN’s special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, said on Thursday, even as he voiced alarm over an intensifying offensive by the Rapid Support Forces around the city of E»»»
Qatar introduces major labour law reforms to boost market efficiency and investment climate
DOHA: The Ministry of Labour has said that amendments to Labour Law No. (9) of 2026, issued by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, represents a significant step in the development of the country's labor legislation, aimed at enhancing economic competitiveness and improving the ef»»»
Nafti receives Hungarian Ambassador to Tunisia on conclusion of his mission
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti on Thursday received Ambassador of Hungary to Tunisia Lajos Mile, who paid him a farewell visit on the the conclusion of his mission in...»»»
Israeli forces accused of extrajudicial killings in West Bank
RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Prisoners Society said on Thursday that Israeli forces killed two Palestinian men during detention operations in the Jenin and Salfit governorates. The society identified the two men as Mohammed Nazem Zayed, 29, from Jenin, and Mustafa Al-Khatib, 32, from Salfit. In a stat»»»
Cyprus fears Turkiye will exclude it from UN climate meet
BRUSSELS: Cyprus expressed concern on Thursday that it might not be invited to the UN climate conference in November because of a long-standing dispute with host nation Turkiye. Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when a Turkish invasion followed a coup in Nicosia backed by Greece’s then-military j»»»
Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites rapped
SEBASTIA, West Bank: An Israeli bill that would extend civil control over ancient sites in the West Bank has drawn criticism from Palestinians and Israeli rights groups who say it is tantamount to annexation of occupied land and would expand Jewish settlements. The “Heritage Authority in Judea and »»»
Israeli media: Clashes in the Beit Yahoun area of southern Lebanon. There are fatalities and injuries among Israeli soldiers - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Cyprus fears Turkiye will exclude it from UN climate meet
BRUSSELS: Cyprus expressed concern on Thursday that it might not be invited to the UN climate conference in November because of a long-standing dispute with host nation Turkiye.Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when a Turkish invasion followed a coup in Nicosia backed by Greece’s then-military ju»»»
Saudi composer Abeer Balubaid wins AlUla Music Competition
ALULA: Saudi composer and pianist Abeer Balubaid was announced as winner of the AlUla Music Competition at a ceremony in Design Space AlUla on Wednesday. Accepting the award, Balubaid said: “It is an incredible honor. Knowing that visitors from around the world will experience this composition as t»»»
Saudi Arabia bans entry for travelers from 3 African countries amid Ebola outbreak
RIYADH: Saudi authorities on Thursday announced an entry ban on travelers from three African countries as a precautionary health measure amid the Ebola outbreak in the African continent. The Public Health Authority, or Weqaya, said that those traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda »»»
HSBC Qatar unveils its new Head Office featuring its first Wealth Centre in Msheireb Downtown Doha
Doha: HSBC officially welcomed customers to the bank’s first wealth centre within its new headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the world’s most advanced smart city developments. The new, dedicated Premier wealth centre marks a milestone in the bank’s strategic commitment to serving Qatar’»»»
EU sends $3.6 billion to Ukraine as first part of support loan - UPI.com
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, center, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, European Council President Antonio Costa, second from right, and Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, second from left, pose for a group photo at the opening session of the Ukraine Recovery Co»»»
Qatar participates in 6th meeting of Joint Oversight Committee on DR Congo-Rwanda peace agreement
London: Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to implementing a landmark peace agreement following talks in London attended by the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo and the African Union Commission.»»»
Chad sees influx of drone victims from Sudan
TINE, Chad: Faouzi Abdulbagi Mahammat Anour woke up in Tine, Chad, with a burnt face and his right eye missing after being attacked on the Sudanese side of the border by a drone. The attack happened on the morning of June 10, when the 18-year-old was grazing his family’s livestock northeast of the »»»
Norway steer steady grassroots course to World Cup success
WASHINGTON: Norway are riding the crest of a wave having made the knockout stage on their return to the World Cup after 28 years and for Norwegian Football Federation chief Lise Klaveness their success confirms their holistic approach to the game is paying off. Much like the synchronized rowing cel»»»
Strait of Hormuz ship evacuation halted after vessel attack
DUBAI: A UN maritime agency has paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the British military said a vessel was hit Thursday by a projectile off the coast of Oman. The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said the plan to move stranded ships through the str»»»
Explosions heard in Kyiv amid air alert
KYIV: Multiple explosions were heard as an air alert wailed in Kyiv, AFP journalists reported Thursday, minutes after authorities warned about Russian ballistic missiles heading toward the Ukrainian capital. The journalists also saw smoke traces in the skies above Kyiv. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko »»»
Demolition greets Sweden at its World Cup base camp during FC Dallas renovation project
TEXAS, USA: No, a storm didn’t roll through Sweden’s base camp at the World Cup. It’s just a home renovation. The Swedes were taken by surprise seeing mangled metal and other demolished construction material on one side of Toyota Stadium — the home of MLS team FC Dallas — during their training sess»»»
Interior Minister Says 15-Year Entry Ban Based on Intelligence Assessments
Interior Minister, Besfort Lamallari, has defended the government’s decision to declare Ikballe Huduti Berisha an “undesirable person” and impose a 15-year ban from entering the country, saying the measure was based on intelligence assessments indicating a threat to national security. Speaking in a»»»
Alarming: Hungary is warming up faster than almost everywhere in Europe
Hungary is warming at an alarming pace, with climate experts warning that the country’s central regions have become some of the fastest-heating areas in Europe over the past three decades. Hungary is warming way too quickly According to renowned climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, a professor at »»»
Extension of Swedish Autoliv groups production site in El Fahs, inaugurated
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - Infrastructure and Housing Minister and acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Salah Zouari chaired the inauguration ceremony on Thursday in El Fahs (Zaghouan governorate), for the extension of the production site of...»»»
GCC, US reaffirm alliance after Iran deal, back Syria and Gaza plan
Dubai: Foreign ministers from the GCC countries and the US reaffirmed their strategic partnership on Thursday and welcomed mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan that helped secure a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. In a joint statement issued after the GCC-US Ministerial»»»
Saudi Arabia moves from AI investment to implementation
ALKHOBAR: For much of the past decade, Saudi Arabia’s artificial intelligence ambitions have been focused on building the foundations. The Kingdom has invested heavily in cloud infrastructure, data centers, digital transformation programs and national AI initiatives under Vision 2030, as government»»»
At least 188 dead in Venezuela earthquake, many more injured, missing - UPI.com
Members of Venezuela's Civil Defense team remove debris and search for survivors at buildings collapsed during the earthquakes in Chacao in eastern Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday. Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday. Photo by Boris Vegraga/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- Large»»»
Qatar Toy Festival 2026 returns bigger than ever with new immersive zones and experiences
DOHA: Qatar Toy Festival returns this year bigger than ever, with the introduction of new zones and experiences. The festival, organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration with Spacetoon Group under the theme “More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun”, will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Conven»»»
Israeli army says killed Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon
The Israeli army said it had killed several suspected Hezbollah operatives on Thursday in two separate incidents around the so-called "security zone" its occupying forces have established in southern Lebanon. In the first case, the military said soldiers "identified five Hezbollah terrorists who po»»»
Video| Hezbollah’s High-quality Missiles Strike Israeli Enemy’s Soldiers and Vehicles in South Lebanon
Hezbollah Military Media releases a video that shows footage from the Islamic Resistance’s targeting on 14-06-2026 of gatherings of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in southern Lebanon with high-quality missiles. Source: Al-Manar English Website»»»
US experts credit Qatar's mediation with helping secure US-Iran ceasefire
Washington: American experts have praised the State of Qatar's diplomatic efforts in helping to secure a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, saying the Gulf state's mediation played a significant role in reducing tensions and bringing the two sides closer to an agreement. Speaking to Qata»»»
Flag-raising ceremony on National Armys 70th anniversary
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - An official military flag-raising ceremony was held on Thursday morning at the Kasbah Square in Tunis, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Tunisian National Army.The ceremony was chaired by...»»»
Syrian-UAE talks explore logistics corridor linking Syrian ports to Gulf via Iraq
Damascus, June.26 (SANA) Syrian and Emirati officials discussed plans to establish a logistics corridor linking Syrian ports with Gulf markets through Iraq, as part of efforts to strengthen regional trade and transport connectivity. Qutaiba Badawi, Chairman of Syria’s General Authority for Land and»»»
Venezuela Hit by Strongest Earthquake in Over a Century
Two powerful quakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck just 40 seconds apart. At least 188 people have died and 1520 are injured, according to the latest reports. Rescue teams continue to search through the rubble for the missing.AmericasStrongest Earthquakes in Century Strike Venezuela: What Is Know»»»
Supreme Court shoots down cancer lawsuits against Roundup manufacturer - UPI.com
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Monsanto, the manufacturer of the weedkiller Roundup, does not have to comply with state laws to include a cancer warning on the product's label because the EPA has said it is not required to do so. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI. | License Photo June 25 (UP»»»
From TikTok to courtroom: jail for death threat in live broadcast dispute
Ras Al Khaimah: A Ras Al Khaimah court has sentenced a TikTok user to three months in prison and fined another Dh1,000 after a livestream dispute escalated into insults, harassment and a death threat, reinforcing that misconduct on social media platforms can carry serious criminal consequences. The»»»
Israeli army is reducing its forces in southern Lebanon: military radio - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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France, Italy want to set up multinational coalition to succeed UNIFIL
France and Italy want to set up a multinational coalition to succeed the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. "We want to launch a coalition for the post-UNIFIL arrangement, obviously in coordination with the European Union and the United Na»»»
ARP participates in 8th Conference of Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - A delegation of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) is participating in the 8th Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments, organised in Cairo on June 24-27.The delegation is led...»»»