Egypt, EU join forces on €690 million clean-energy grid investment
BRUSSELS: Egypt and the European Union (EU) are deepening their strategic partnership in the field of renewable energy with a financing package of up to €690 million to upgrade and expand the Egyptian electricity network. The package combines a €600 million loan from the European Investment Bank’s »»»
FIFA probes ‘racist’ OK hand sign
FIFA is reportedly looking into a US World Cup official who appeared to make an ‘OK’ hand gesture before Germany’s 7-1 win over Curacao, reviving one of the internet’s more absurd culture-war panics. Australian referee Shaun Evans, who was working as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) supervisor for S»»»
Eight feared dead as US bomber crashes in California: military
All eight people aboard a US B-52 bomber that crashed in California on Monday are feared dead, Edwards Air Force Base said, with pictures from the scene showing the aftermath of a large fire that appeared to have destroyed the aircraft. The crash happened around lunchtime at the base, a major opera»»»
Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan to be only 'Dan Sullivan' on state's ballot - UPI.com
Alaska's top elections official ruled Monday that a challenger with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will not appear on the state's primary ballot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- Alaska's top elections official ruled Monday that a primary challenger shar»»»
South Korea’s Hyosung expands U.S. power equipment production - UPI.com
Hyosung, Quanta unit to produce high-voltage circuit breakers in Pennsylvania from October Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Hyun-joon. Photo by YONHAP / EPA June 14 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Hyosung Group is expanding its presence in the U.S. power equipment market by establishing a local production »»»
Edaa-LSEG alliance ushers in new era for Qatar markets
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s capital markets have reached a significant milestone with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) welcoming Edaa, Qatar’s central securities depository, to open trading on Monday, marking a new phase in the collaboration aimed at modernising and transforming the cou»»»
Egypt held 1-1 by Belgium in Seattle
DPA/TNN Seattle (Washington) Substitute Romelu Lukaku forced an equalizer moments after coming on to help Belgium deny Egypt a first men’s World Cup victory in a 1-1 draw on Monday. Lukaku’s season at Napoli was ravaged with injury but he was picked for his fourth World Cup because of his experienc»»»
QC delivers emergency reliefto Yemeni refugees in Djibouti
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC), with the support of benevolent donors, has carried out an urgent relief intervention to assist Yemeni refugees in the Republic of Djibouti. The project involved the distribution of essential food packages to approximately 1,300 people, aiming to allevia»»»
MoJ and HBKU sign pact to advance legal sector
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration in legal research, professional training and capacity building, supporting the development of Qatar’s legal system and the goals of Qatar National Vision 20»»»
MoEHE launches 1st nursery magazine to augment earlychildhood education sector
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Monday launched the inaugural issue of Liwan Nursery Magazine, a publication aimed at supporting early childhood sector. The launch ceremony was attended by Undersecretary of MoEHE HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi and Assistant Un»»»
Qatar Tourism’s Service Excellence Academy opens registration for Tour Guide Training Programme
Tribune News Network Doha In an open invitation to develop national talent and enhance the tourism experience, Qatar Tourism, through its Service Excellence Academy and in collaboration with Qatar Youth Hostels, has invited community members and tourism enthusiasts to register for the Tour Guide Tr»»»
Compassionate healthcare inspires this QU nursing student’s journey
Tribune News Network Doha The health sector at Qatar University (QU) celebrates the inspiring journey of Rev Gamayon, a student at the College of Nursing whose commitment to healthcare is rooted in compassion, personal experience, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.»»»
Ooredoo named Official Telecom Sponsorof Visit Qatar’s Hala Summer campaign
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications operator, has announced its role as the Official Telecom Sponsor of Visit Qatar’s summer campaign ‘Hala Summer’ reinforcing its dedication to supporting national initiatives that enhance Qatar’s position as a leading regional and»»»
Qataridiplomacy emerges askey force behind US-Iran accord
QNA Doha Qatari diplomacy, in close coordination with several international and regional parties, succeeded in narrowing the gaps and bringing the viewpoints closer between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, leading to the formulation of initial understandings, culminati»»»
Register for summer fun at QF’s Ability Friendly Program Summer Camp
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Program Summer Camp is back and there is still time to be part of it. The programme – part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education – offers tailored sport and developmental activities and opportunities for children and adults»»»
ICC establishes community library with over 6,000 Indian language books
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step towards promoting reading, learning, and lifelong knowledge sharing among the Indian diaspora in Qatar, the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) has established a library at its premises for the benefit of the Indian community. The ICC Library was formally in»»»
Bunts Qatar hosts Karnataka inter-association badminton tournament
Tribune News Network Doha Bunts Qatar successfully hosted the Karnataka-Based Association Badminton Tournament Season 3 at Hamilton International School, Doha, bringing together Karnataka associations in Qatar for a day of competitive badminton and community engagement. The tournament was inaugurat»»»
Indian firms showcase innovation across emerging sectors at Project Qatar 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Kerala Business Forum (KBF), an affiliated organisation of the Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC), Doha, functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India, marked a strong presence at Project Qatar 2026 with a dedicated pavilion featuring 16 Indian-run »»»
World Environment Day programme highlights need for collective action
Tribune News Network Doha Reinforcing the urgent need to protect the environment for future generations, Mediaplus and MindTune EcoWaves jointly organised a special World Environment Day programme at Ummusaneem Park, Doha, bringing together community leaders, environmental advocates, social activis»»»
Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby launchesticket sales for Annual Gathering 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative has opened ticket sales for its 2026 Annual Gathering. The event will take place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha from September 19 to 20 under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’. With ticketing now open, the publi»»»
WCM-Q bags bronze at 2026 MENASA Merit Awards
Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has been named a bronze winner of the 2026 MENASA (Middle East, North Africa and South Asia) Merit Awards in the Student Success category. The MENASA Area of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) was established to »»»
CMU-Q Library wins ALA’sLibrary of the Future Award
Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) Library has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Library of the Future Award by the American Library Association (ALA) and Information Today Inc. The university is being recognised for its groundbreaking programme to »»»
Shura’s health panel chairman stresses need for concerted efforts to combat children obesity
QNA Doha HE Abdullah bin Nasser bin Turki Al Subaie, chairman of the Health, Public Services, and Environment Committee of the Shura Council, has affirmed that children obesity is a critical health issue requiring concerted national efforts and enhanced coordination among various stakeholders, give»»»
Oil prices crash: Sell-off comes after US–Iran de-escalation, preliminary peace framework
Global oil benchmarks tumbled across the board on Monday evening and into Tuesday morning (June 16), as markets are treating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as positive news. Crude oil rates prices are falling from their crisis highs as traders anticipate a gradual recovery in Gulf exports, w»»»
A propos - Iran war 'has been a strategic disaster for the State of Israel', analyst says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the U.S. president seeks to extricate himself from the war, with both men's goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Aaron David Miller, Senior »»»
Hezbollah says has repelled an Israeli force in south Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Monday it had repelled an Israeli force that was trying to “advance” in southern Lebanon, despite the US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war on all fronts including in Lebanon. Fighters from the group “using rockets and drones” blocke»»»
ICE agent shoots at fleeing vehicle after being struck in New Jersey - UPI.com
The Stafford Township Police Department in New Jersey confirmed an ICE agent was struck by a vehicle on Monday in Manahawkin and fired his gun at the fleeing van. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- Police in New Jersey's Stafford Township said an Immigration and Customs»»»
Hormuz passage limited: Underwater mine threat, war-risk insurance remain high
Global shipping associations are insisting on independent confirmation that sea lanes — particularly in the Strait of Hormuz — are free of naval mines and other hazards before they fully resume normal operations, amid lingering risks following months of maritime conflict in the Middle East. Industr»»»
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: EU Parliament is having a laugh again. Sanctions gun turns to Turkish justice minister Gurlek
On June 17, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on a draft report assessing progress made by Turkey last year towards EU accession. The document calls for the sanctioning of the country’s justice minister, Akin Gurlek. Prepare for a bit of noise. Political actors, who i»»»
Tech 24 - Tech 24 takes to the skies as VivaTech takes over the Champs-Élysées
France's biggest geek get-together started with a bang this year. For its 10th anniversary, the VivaTech trade show took to the Champs-Élysées, billing the installation as "Europe's largest open-air technology experience". FRANCE 24 is a media partner of VivaTech this year, and Peter O’Brien t»»»
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
SEATTLE: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Han»»»
Syria and Germany explore new opportunities for economic cooperation
Damascus, June.15 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar explored with German Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office and Member of Parliament Serap Güler ways to expand economic and bilateral trade relations and develop cooperation in areas of mutual interest in a m»»»
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
Seattle: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt's Mohamed Han»»»
Iran deal: Trump is back to square one, but the cards are now in Tehran’s favor
The signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran on Monday has been welcomed by the international community after a devastating three-month war. The agreement was announced on June 14, President Donald Trump’s birthday, but the biggest beneficiary, experts say,»»»
US-Iran deal leaves major Lebanon questions unresolved
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at King's College London and Former Senior Advisor at the US Department of State and National Security Council under the Biden Administration, says that "the real test is going to be whether or not this framework survives the Lebanon»»»
Iran war 'has been a strategic disaster for the State of Israel', analyst says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the U.S. president seeks to extricate himself from the war, with both men's goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Aaron David Miller, Senior »»»
Egypt’s 92-year wait for World Cup victory continues after draw with Belgium
RIYADH: Romelu Lukaku will not be a popular figure in Egypt tonight. His quick-fire equalizer, officially recorded as a Mohammed Hany own goal, came just eight seconds after his introduction and denied the Pharaohs what would have been their first-ever World Cup victory, extending a wait that now s»»»
Products from illegal settlements on occupied Palestine land sold to Europe as ‘Israeli,’ researchers find
LONDON: Agricultural exports originating from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and the Golan Heights in Syria are routinely mislabeled as Israeli products when entering European markets, an investigation has found. A report by legal rights group Global Echo, based on analysis of more t»»»
B-52 Stratofortress crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base - UPI.com
A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron undergoes pre-flight procedures at Edwards Air Force Base in California in 2020. A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from the base on Monday. Air Force File Photo by Giancarlo Casem June 15 (UPI) -- Edwards Air Forc»»»
Erdoğan to Guterres: Türkiye backs continued UN missions in Syria
Ankara, June 15 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed the importance of continued activities of UN missions in Syria during a phone call Monday with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, stating that Türkiye will continue to provide necessary support in this regard, Turkish state »»»
Uganda opposition figure seized by soldiers as army chief vows ‘hurt and pain’
KAMPALA, Uganda: An opposition figure in Uganda was detained Monday on the orders of the army chief, whose increased role in his father’s administration has worried opposition and human rights defenders. Erias Lukwago was taken from his house by armed soldiers after he had sought to serve Gen. Muho»»»
In US, Trump’s Iran deal receives mixed reception
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump can claim a diplomatic victory after reaching an agreement with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, but numerous pitfalls remain and the US president has lost political capital. The cautious reception to the Sunday announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Ir»»»
US-Iran deal a ‘catastrophe’ for Israel, analysts say
JERUSALEM: The US-Iran pact to conclude the war is a significant strategic setback for Israel and underscores its waning influence in Washington, Israeli analysts said. Although the accord remains incomplete and is expected to be finalized within 60 days, its preliminary framework has already raise»»»
Renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah could wreck the U.S-Iran deal – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel’s more focused fight against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon still has the power to disrupt broader American efforts to resolve its months long war with Iran. But the attack never came and hours later, plans for the United States and Iran to sign a more permanent ceasefir»»»
California Gov. Newsom accuses Trump of targeting him politically in probe - UPI.com
California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a media availability in Los Angeles on July 16. On Monday, he accused the Trump administration of targeting him unfairly in a probe. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said the federal governme»»»
In US, Trump’s Iran deal receives mixed reception
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump can claim a diplomatic victory after reaching an agreement with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, but numerous pitfalls remain and the US president has lost political capital. The cautious reception to the Sunday announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Ir»»»
Israeli Channel 14: Instructions have been issued to the “Israeli” army forces in southern Lebanon that it is prohibited to open fire at any person unless there is a serious, imminent, and clear threat - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 14: Instructions have been issued to the “Israeli” army forces in southern Lebanon that it is prohibited to open fire at an»»»
B-52 Bomber Crashes Shortly after Takeoff at California’s Edwards Air Force Base
A military aircraft crashed at a base north of Los Angeles Monday morning, Edwards Air Force Base said on social media. “A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11:20 a.m.,” the base said on Facebook. “Emergency crews immediately respon»»»
Son of Norwegian crown princess jailed for rape
The son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape. The verdict comes as the country’s monarchy has been caught up in an ongoing scandal over the princess’ links to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, was found guilty on Mond»»»
Video shows man beaten by police officers in Budapest
A Budapest Central District Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of a man for one month in a final ruling after he fled from police in a car. Proceedings have been initiated against him on suspicion of violence against a public official, the Metropolitan Court told MTI on Monday. RTL News on S»»»