Lebanese president discusses Israel truce with senior US, Qatari officials
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and US Vice President JD Vance discussed a "de-confliction" mechanism for Lebanon on Monday, Aoun's office said, as Vance said the move aimed to prevent spiralling Israel-Hezbollah violence. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nonetheless declared that Israeli f»»»
India's Laxyo enters African underground mining market with $23mn contract at Zambia's Mopani copper mine
Indian mining contractor Laxyo Ltd is entering the African underground mining market with a INR2bn ($23mn) raise-boring contract at Zambia's Mopani Copper Mines, as the company prepares for an initial public offering and seeks to expand beyond its home market. The project will be executed through s»»»
TIIF 2026: Albania looks to Central Asia and Middle Corridor links to Asia
When Albanian President Bajram Begaj addressed the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) on June 17, he was making the case for a relationship that, by his own government's admission, has barely existed for the past three decades. "Some countries are easy to locate on a map, but difficult »»»
From FTSE 100 giant to staff payout crisis: Inside Petrofac’s collapse
Dubai: Petrofac was once one of the biggest names in energy services, with a market value of more than £6 billion, or about Dh27.5 billion, and a place in the FTSE 100. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Its fall was not sudden. A corruption probe, heavy debt, failed rest»»»
Three dead in Montreal shooting, including police officer and suspect - UPI.com
A police officer and a civilian were killed Monday in a shooting in the Montreal borough of Côte-des-Neiges, police said. The suspect in the shooting was also killed. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 22 (UPI) -- A shootout Monday afternoon in the Montreal borough of Côte-des-Neige»»»
Iran rejects Vance's claims of Tehran allowing nuclear inspectors, says interactions with IAEA based on 'safeguards'
Tehran: Iran has pushed back against claims made by US Vice President JD Vance that Tehran had agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors into the country, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stating that the country's engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agen»»»
Brent crude slides to $77.90, Russian Urals down to $61.19
Oil prices were mixed in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors weighed easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against the prospect of additional Iranian crude returning to global markets following a temporary easing of US sanctions. As of 7:59 am Tokyo time, US West Texas Intermediat»»»
Keir Starmer’s resignation is an illusion of democracy
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation on Monday exemplifies the cynical sham of ‘democratic renewal’ in a system dominated by globalist plutocratic interests. Starmer stood outside 10 Downing Street and announced that he was stepping down as leader of the Labour Party and head of govern»»»
Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves three dead including suspect
A midday shooting in Montreal killed three people on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian, and the alleged gunman, triggering rare levels of shock across the Canadian city. The bloodshed occurred in a partly Jewish neighbourhood that includes kosher markets and restaurants, but police dec»»»
Turnover at 10 Downing Street raises questions about 'whether Britain is indeed governable'
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History at Newcastle University, says that the frequency of changes at »»»
'Solar maximum': Why the Sun can disrupt satellites, GPS, power grids
It feels like Earth has been experiencing more extreme heat lately. And it may be tempting to blame the Sun. But while the Sun is currently in one of its most active periods in more than a decade, scientists say its greatest immediate impact is not making the planet significantly hotter — it is inc»»»
CBF: Strike call unjustified; strike day pays will be deducted
Tunis, June 23 (TAP) - The Banking and Financial Council (CBF) said in a statement Monday that the call issued by the General Union of Banks and Financial Institutions to go on a sector-wide strike on June 23, 24, and 25 remains "unjustified,'...»»»
Israeli PM, DM and Army chiefs reiterate pledge to ‘continue to act decisively to thwart threats’ in Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) meets with Defense Minister Israel Katz (L) and IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv on May 26, 2026. (Maayan Toaf/ GPO) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of»»»
Judge rules DOJ subpoenas of Walz, others are unconstitutional - UPI.com
Gov.Tim Walz of Minnesota is shown during a House committee hearing March 4 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. On Monday, a federal judge threw out Justice Department subpoenas issued to Walz and other Democratic officials, saying they were unconstitutional. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI »»»
Why Hormuz blockade gives US crucial leverage over Iran
Iran is wasting little time moving its oil back into global markets. This came following the easing of naval blockade imposed by the US military around the Strait of Hormuz under an interim agreement that opened the door to 60 days of high-stakes negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme and the»»»
QF’s Qatar Music Academy ranks among world’s elite pre-college institutions for musical education
Tribune News Network Doha One of the world’s most prestigious seals of approval for musical education has been awarded to Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Music Academy – making it the first institution in the Gulf region to gain this recognition. MusiQuE (Music Quality Enhancement) accreditation is an ind»»»
More than 2,000 participate in grand International Day of Yoga celebration
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar, in association with the Indian Sports Centre (ISC), Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, organised a grand celebration of the International Day of »»»
Telangana Jagruthi Qatar honours academic achievers
Tribune News Network Doha Telangana Jagruthi Qatar (TJQ) celebrated academic excellence with great enthusiasm by organising its signature Student Excellence Awards 2026 programme at the ICC Ashoka Hall on Friday, June 12. The event recognised the outstanding achievements of students from the Telugu»»»
Vijayamanthrangal celebrates 500-episode milestone
Tribune News Network Doha The successful completion of 500 episodes of Vijayamanthrangal, the popular Malayalam motivational podcast curated by Dr Amanulla Vadakkangara, was celebrated with a grand function at the Radio Malayalam Studio in Doha. The event brought together leading personalities from»»»
Qatar Charity eye care campaign in Somalia benefits more than 600
Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from philanthropists, Qatar Charity (QC) has successfully concluded a specialised medical campaign to combat eye diseases in Somalia. The initiative, conducted over two weeks at Jalkayo General Hospital in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ga»»»
Doha British School celebratesgraduation of over 140 students
Tribune News Network DOHA More than 140 students from Doha British School’s (DBS) Ain Khaled, Rawdat Al Hamama and Al Wakrah campuses celebrated their graduation during a prestigious ceremony held at the Al Wosail Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton Doha. The event welcomed over 400 guests, including pare»»»
UDST partners with University of Ottawa to launch EMHA course
Tribune News Network Doha The College of Business at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), in collaboration with the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, launched the new Executive Master of Health Administration (EMHA), a graduate programme designed to devel»»»
Prof. Yakubu gets warm welcome as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar
Jelili A Opadijo Doha Professor Mahmood Yakubu, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), recently received a warm welcome in Doha, Qatar, as he arrived in the country to officially assume duties as Nigeria’s ambassador. Professor Yakubu is one of the career and non-c»»»
Health, safety of workers remains a priority, says Ashghal official
QNA Doha Director of Projects Affairs at the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Eng. Khalid Saif Al Khayareen has reiterated Ashghal’s commitment to implementing the ban on work in open areas during the specified period from 10:00 am until 3:30 pm from June 1 to September 15 of each year while monit»»»
MoT wraps up first workshop on ‘Qatar Public Transport Master Plan’
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport held first workshop on its brand-new “Qatar Public Transport Master Plan” (QPTMP) - one of MoT’s key strategic transportation projects aimed at developing a sustainable, integrated, and future-ready public transportation system toward more sustain»»»
US temporarily suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return
The United States suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would allow UN nuclear inspectors to return to the country. "We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal," Vance told reporters following talks at Switzerland's luxury Burgenstock r»»»
US-Iran peace deal 'won't even come close to the expansive detailed Obama agreement'
Nadia Massih welcomes Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics. JD Vance is hailing "good progress" on US-Iran peace talks, following President Trump's threats to hit Iran "harder than ever before". Sabato reminds us that this war is "almost universally seen as a fia»»»
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
Starting Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slated to visit three Gulf allies that were attacked by Iran during the US and Israeli war: the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. Rubio appears to have his work cut out for him. The US’s Gulf allies were not warned in advance of “Operat»»»
Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, UN says
WASHINGTON: A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to repair divisions and stabilise southern Syria have stalled nearly a year after deadly sectarian violence in a Druze-majority province shook the country. A U.N. investigation in March found more than 1,700 people, most civilian »»»
Andy Burnham: ‘King of the North’ with Downing Street in his sights
LONDON: The man who appears destined to be Britain’s next Labour prime minister received a hero’s welcome in parliament on Monday, after incumbent Keir Starmer announced his resignation. Veteran politician Andy Burnham, fresh from his UK by-election victory last week, was sworn in as an MP. Afterwa»»»
Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, UN says
WASHINGTON: A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to repair divisions and stabilise southern Syria have stalled nearly a year after deadly sectarian violence in a Druze-majority province shook the country. A U.N. investigation in March found more than 1,700 people, most civilian »»»
Saudi FM meets Mauritanian counterpart on sidelines of Arab League session
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad, on the sidelines of the resumed 165th ordinary session of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level in Amman. The two ministe»»»
No: 118, 22 June 2026, Regarding the Explosion in Qatar
We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives caused by an explosion that occurred yesterday (21 June) at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. We extend our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the people of Qatar, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.»»»
Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU meeting
BRUSSELS: Belgium said on Monday it had issued five visas to a Taliban delegation to attend an EU meeting on migration in Brussels, in what would be the first time the EU has hosted the group since the Islamists returned to power in Afghanistan five years ago. The visas are restricted in both geog»»»
Teenage girl on the way to a high school in Gaza killed in Israeli strike, relatives say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza: An Israeli strike killed a teenage girl Monday as she walked to her high school to take an exam in Gaza City, relatives said. Raghad Hassan Ashour, 16, was headed to the 11th grade test when the blast occurred in a busy street in the Rimal district, according to a relative, Jam»»»
US-Iran MoU lays groundwork for ceasefire, paves way for final agreement: PM
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran has laid the foundation for ending the war and establishing a negotiation track that paves the way toward a final agreem»»»
What will rid Lebanon of Hezbollah’s influence — the US-Iran MoU or negotiations with Israel?
BEIRUT: US-Iran talks in Switzerland produced what mediators described as “encouraging progress” on Monday, with both sides agreeing to a 60-day roadmap toward a broader deal aimed at ending the regional war. Key early steps include establishing direct communication channels to prevent escalation i»»»
Judge denies subpoena for witness in Charlie Kirk murder case - UPI.com
Tyler Robinson of Utah, is pictured in his mugshot on September 12, 2025. Robinson faces charges in the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in 2025. On Monday, a judge dismissed his attorneys' attempt to subpoena Robinson's former partner to testify in an upcoming hearing. File Photo by UPI»»»
Egypt detains hundreds near the Sudan border in a crackdown on illegal gold mining
CAIRO: Egyptian security forces detained hundreds of people, including foreigners, on the country’s border with Sudan, accusing them of illegal gold mining and smuggling, the military said Monday. Egypt’s southern region is rich with gold mines and the government has launched big mining projects th»»»
WhatsApp head Will Cathcart steps down; Kunal Shah to take over - UPI.com
WhatsApp head Will Cathcart announced Monday that he is stepping down from his role with the company and Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, will take his place. File Photo by Hayoung Jeon/EPA-EFE June 22 (UPI) -- WhatsApp head Will Cathcart announced Monday that he is stepping down from his role with the»»»
Egypt’s World Cup Awakening: Why One Victory Means Far More Than Three Points
A night that a nation had been waiting nearly a century to celebrate For generations of Egyptians, the FIFA World Cup has been a stage of dreams rather than triumphs. Since Egypt became the first African and Arab nation to appear at the tournament in 1934, World Cup campaigns have largely been stor»»»
Sharjah issues strict new law regulating drone operations
Sharjah: The Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, has issued a new law regulating the use, operation, and oversight of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in the emirate, in a sweeping framework aimed at strengthening aviation safety, protecting airspace security, »»»
Israel the main obstacle to stability in Syria, envoy warns as Security Council reviews transition
NEW YORK CITY: The main obstacle to stability in Syria is Israel, the country’s envoy to the UN told the Security Council, as he also accused the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, of undermining a US-brokered deal to end the war with Iran. It came as senior UN officials described the poli»»»
Ebola cases rise above 1,000 in Congo, with more than 250 deaths - UPI.com
A coordinator with U-Reporters, an UNICEF program to engage and inform local communities, wears a protective gown May 29 as he takes part in a campaign to raise awareness about Ebola in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The number of Ebola cases has climbed past 1,000, health offi»»»
Emirates hiring surge: New job vacancies open across Asia, Europe and UAE — eligibility and how to apply
Emirates has announced a major recruitment campaign for its engineering division, rolling out in-person hiring events across multiple countries in July and August 2026, alongside a wider global push for aviation talent. The airline confirmed that recruitment sessions will be held in Sri Lanka, Mala»»»
Four Yemeni children killed by war remnants: official
ADEN, Yemen: Four Yemeni children were killed and eight others wounded in a blast caused by war remnants in the country’s government-controlled south, a military official told AFP on Monday. “The preliminary toll from the tragic incident until now is four children killed, three girls and a boy, in »»»
Taliban authorities detained Afghan aid workers over beards, sources say
KABUL, Afghanistan: The Taliban government’s morality police detained about 20 aid workers near the Iran-Afghanistan border because their beards were not long enough, three sources from aid organizations told AFP on Monday. The Taliban authorities in Kabul rule according to a strict interpretation »»»
A look back at Starmer's two years in power following his resignation
Britain's Keir Starmer has announced he's stepping down. The prime minister forced to resign after last month's loses in local elections. Starmer is expected to stay in the role until a new Labour party leader is picked. He is now set to become the country's shortest-serving Labour PM in history.»»»
Arab League confirms Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as secretary general
CAIRO: The Arab League on Monday confirmed Egyptian veteran diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its new chief during a meeting of foreign ministers in Amman, a statement said. Fahmy’s five-year term as secretary general is to begin at the start of July, succeeding Ahmed Aboul Gheit who served two consecutive t»»»
Honduras to buy drones from Ukraine to fight drug trade
PANAMA CITY: Honduras plans to buy drones from Ukraine for border policing and anti-drug operations, President Nasry Asfura told AFP on Monday. The right-wing leader was in Kiev on Friday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who offered to provide the Central American nation with military tec»»»