Le Mans, France: History was made yesterday when Team Qatar took the start of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race for the first time. Representing Qatar on the international stage, the team’s three drivers - Abdulla Al-Khelaifi, Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi - race twice around the clo»»»

JEDDAH: Palestinian chef and restaurateur Salam Daqqaq has struck an emotional chord across the Gulf with the release of her debut cookbook, “Bint Maryam.” The owner of Dubai restaurants Bait Maryam and Sufret Maryam — both recognized with Michelin Guide Bib Gourmands — said readers have told her t»»»

RIYADH: The fundamentals underpinning Saudi Arabia’s housing market “transcend” the impact of the Iran war, a property expert has said after residential transaction volumes fell 50 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026. Uncertainty caused by the conflict, which began on Feb. 28, was cit»»»

Washington, United States: Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday in typically forceful style on Sunday, as the oldest US president ever to take office holds a cage match on the White House lawn. The unprecedented "UFC Freedom 250" event will see 14 Ultimate Fighting Championship stars beat each»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said two drones, suspected to have been launched by militant group Hezbollah from Lebanon, struck northern Israel on Sunday but caused no casualties. “Two impacts of suspicious aerial targets in Israeli territory were identified near the Israel-Lebanon border. No inj»»»

“I never back down, I am a kuruc (a Hungarian freedom fighter - Editor's note), and only national politics interest me; neither money, nor European positions, nor international recognition tempt me,” Viktor Orbán, re-elected as party chairman at Fidesz’s congress on Saturday, declared, promising th»»»

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Army as the first U.S. military service. 1 of 5 | The White House is seen through the main viewing stand from the National Mall on June 13, 2025, one day before the Army's 250th anniversary celebration and parade to be held in Washington, D»»»

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence adoption among businesses in Saudi Arabia rose to 33.1 percent in 2025, up 20 percent from 2024, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, the information and communications sector recorded the highest uptake of AI »»»

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Arab Finance: As part of the Egyptian government’s aggressive economic reform strategy to transition toward a knowledge-based economy and diversify its foreign currency streams, the state has renewed its focus on capitalizing on service exports and positioning Egypt as a premier global hub for offs»»»

Vancouver, Canada: Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkiye in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals and rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach produced a string of crucial saves t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Germany will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Curacao tonight, with the four-time champions aiming to make an immediate impact in Group E and take an important step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled to kick off at 8pm at Houston Stadium, marks »»»

Vancouver, Canada: Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals and rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach produced a string of crucial saves to»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Kfar Tibnit and Nabatieh Al-Fawqa 14-06-2026 09:52 AM Latest News Urg»»»

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VANCOUVER: Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkiye’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves for the Socceroos in their group opener as FIFA President Gianni Infantino l»»»

LONDON: British armed forces ​on Sunday intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel. The vessel SMYRTOS was boarded by Royal ‌Marine Commandos ‌and specially ​trained ‌law ⁠enforcement ​officers from the ⁠National Crime Agency, Britain’s Ministry of »»»

Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi changed his country’s course at the last possible moment, scoring a tying goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to»»»

MAPUTO: Dozens of low fishing boats lay anchored in flat waters off Mozambique’s capital, stranded for days as surging fuel costs kept their owners from heading out to sea. Since the government hiked prices in early May because of the impact of the Middle East conflict on supply, many fishermen in »»»

Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to approve a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050, a measure critics say could have Brexit-like consequences for the economy and relations with the European Union. The referendum reflects growing anti-immigration sentiment seen ac»»»

The Bulgarian government has approved a national plan to gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, according to the Council of Ministers. The decision was announced on Wednesday and aligns with commitments made at the 2025 NATO summit in The Hague. Under the framework, Bulgaria is e»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is only just beginning, but for the Netherlands and Japan, the margin for error already feels slim. When the two nations walk onto the pitch at AT&T Stadium in Dallas tonight (11pm, Qatar time) they will not simply be opening their World Cup campaign. They will be ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brent crude prices fell on Friday to their lowest levels since early March as traders grew more confident about an imminent peace agreement between the US and Iran. Brent crude futures settled at $87.33, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $84.88. For the week, Brent»»»

Doha, Qatar: Global trade has faced significant challenges in recent years, shaped by rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions. These headwinds, compounded by a slowdown in global manufacturing, weighed heavily on cross-border flows through 2023 and early 2024. In 2025, however, trade growth »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the appointment of H E Dr. Saud bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah as Chairman of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Saud is a distinguished government leader with more than 20 years o»»»

Doha: Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) announced that Sustainable Fitch, the leading global sustainability ratings agency, has issued its Post-Issuance Review relating to the allocation disclosure for the proceeds of QIIB’s Sustainable Sukuk issued in January 2024. In its report, published f»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, received yesterday a trade delegation from the United Republic of Tanzania, headed by Eng. Peter Sikalumba, representative of the Ministry of Public Works. The meeting was attended by Qatar Chamber Board M»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has called on farmers to conduct regular inspections of palm trees to ensure the early detection of infestations by the red palm weevil, one of the most destructive pests affecting date palms. In an agricultural advisory issued as part of its ongoing effort»»»

Paris, France: Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad on Friday participated in a session on promoting discourse on peace, democracy, and reform at the Paris International Conference of Civil Society Organizations on the Two-State Solution, held in the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation has announced the appointment of Ali Ibrahim Al Gharib as Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, effective June 1, 2026. The appointment comes as part of the Foundation’s strategic efforts to enhance operational efficiency and f»»»

Sharjah: Public parking users in Sharjah will be exempt from parking fees on Monday, 15 June 2026, on the occasion of the Hijri New Year. The exemption will not apply to smart parking zones or paid parking areas that operate throughout the week and on official holidays. These locations are marked w»»»

Doha, Qatar: As football captures the world’s attention, the season finale of the Doha Debates Podcast asks a question that extends far beyond the pitch: What can football tell us about who we are? Recorded live in Buenos Aires, Argentina — the country that gave the world Maradona and Messi — and m»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has released Al-Fath Al-Mubeen ‘ala Kitab Noor Al-Yaqeen fi Seerat Sayyid Al-Mursaleen (The Clear Victory: A Commentary on Noor Al-Yaqeen in the Biography of the Master of Messengers), a landmark scholarly work regarded as an important reference for r»»»

New York: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah said that the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) marked a global turning point, shifting from a welfare-based approach to a rights-based approach. National Human Rights»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Markhiya Gallery at Fire Station: Artist in Residence, in collaboration with the Dalloul Artist Collective, announced yesterday the launch of an art exhibition titled ‘Lines of Belonging’, featuring Qatari artist Salman Al Malek and Lebanese artist Fawzi Baalbaki. The exhibition wil»»»

Egypt is entering a decisive phase in its industrial policy, with industrial zones and complexes emerging as the backbone of its economic transformation. Far from being mere clusters of factories, the complexes are designed as integrated ecosystems that align government incentives with private inve»»»

Arab Finance: India-based textile manufacturer Prestige Denim Mills signed a deal with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) to develop a denim fabric production facility in the West Qantara Industrial Zone, according to a statement. With investments totaling $20 million (EGP 1 billion), the integr»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, has vehemently condemned the malicious media allegations and unverifiable information circulating against the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar. He stressed that these allegations and i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Reads, a national initiative under Qatar National Library dedicated to fostering a culture of reading across the country, has announced the launch of a new research-driven initiative under its “Parents-to-Be” Programme, in collaboration with the Women’s Wellness and Research Cent»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has carried out an initiative to enhance digital transformation and technological innovation within the public sector by hosting a specialised training workshop titled ‘Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers.’ The initiati»»»

Doha. Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has reinforced its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency by organizing a specialized training workshop on the use of solar energy systems in mosques, as part of its efforts to modernize facilities, improve resource man»»»

Doha, Qatar: A new study by researchers at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), member of Qatar Foundation has found that where food delivery couriers wait for orders can have a greater impact on service performance than how often they are moved around a city, offering fresh insights into improving»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has taken a significant step toward enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and governance of its district cooling sector by introducing four new regulatory decisions in 2026. The measures, introduced by the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) in coordina»»»

Kansas City: Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World Cup, a US prosecutor said. Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal each face one count of receiving stolen property, according to a statement from the office of Jackson County Pr»»»

PARIS: From the outset, China wasn’t included when major powers gathered in 1975 at a chateau outside Paris to fix the slumping global economy, the first of what have become annual summits by the G7 club of wealthy nations to forward their interests. No surprise there. Imagining Chinese revolutiona»»»

ATLANTA: Pedri watched his heroes Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta conquer the world from his family’s bar as a boy, now Spain’s latest midfield maestro is chasing the same dream. The 23-year-old has already proven to be a fitting heir to Xavi and Iniesta at club level with Barcelona, winning thre»»»

Arab Finance: Housing and Development Properties (HDP), the real estate arm of Housing and Development Bank, has signed a partnership agreement with TULUA Developments and Radisson Blu to develop and operate a hotel within Blu Stays, the final phase of The Island project in Marina 5 on Egypt's Nort»»»

The Japanese government will send specialists to Greenland this summer to study the possibility of mining rare earth metals and other critical minerals, the Nikkei newspaper reported. According to the newspaper, the experts will consult with the Greenland Autonomous Government and inspect mines whe»»»

The death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon since March 2 has reached 3,756, with 11,632 injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. "The total number of victims of the aggression from March 2 to June 13 is 3,756 dead and 11,632 wounded," the ministry said in a statement.Taking into account the »»»

Cairo: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, has condemned what he described as misleading media reports and allegations that lack accuracy and objectivity and target the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar in a futile attempt to undermine their efforts, standing and»»»