Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has announced updated regulations governing the carriage of power banks containing lithium batteries during air travel. In a statement posted on social media, the authority said the revised rules are aligned with the latest guidelines issued by the In»»»

Rashela ShehuAt the center of the dispute is a project linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Trump. Outrage over construction in a protected area has now grown into protest against Albania's political establishment. https://p.dw.com/p/5FZPvAdvertisementProtests in Albania's capital Ti»»»

MOSCOW: Prominent Russian businessman Ilya Traber has been detained in connection with an investigation into a suspected contract killing, Russian media reported on Wednesday. There was no official confirmation of the reports, and a company linked to Traber did not immediately respond to a request »»»

TYRE, Lebanon: In the dimly lit hospital room where he has lived for months, Youssef Fares broke down in tears as he spoke of his home in the historic southern Lebanese city of Tyre — now a pile of rubble and rebar after Israeli strikes during a three-month war. An interim agreement between Iran an»»»

Saudi Arabia has approved the design of AlUla Manara, a major astronomy and research complex that will house one of the world's largest astronomical observatories as the kingdom seeks to strengthen its role in space science and scientific research. The design of the astronomical discovery project w»»»

Passengers wait to drop their luggage while traveling during the holiday season at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., on December 22. The airport is scheduled to close for most of July 4 to accommodate events celebrating Independence Day in the capital. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UP»»»

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was likely a political assassination. The Kremlin critic, known for provocative caricatures of President Vladimir Putin and other political figures, was shot dead by an unidentified g»»»

France is launching a charm operation on the US. Macron is hoping to get increased support to Ukraine and bring back US sanctions on Russia and Putin, with France hoping to seal the deal during a dinner in the sumptuous palace of Versailles on June 17. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more about w»»»

Following the G7 meeting in Evian les Bains, US President Donald Trump is headed to the Versailles castle, where he will be welcomed as an honoured guest. French President Emmanuel Macron chose the venue for a dinner between the two world leaders, as he hopes to patch up relations with the American»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome François Heisbourg, Chair of the International Institute for Strategic Studies. He argues that the apparent Iran-related "peace deal" announced by Donald Trump remains opaque, incomplete, and potentially unstable, with crucial details unresolved. Yet for Heisbo»»»

G7 leaders were joined by some of the world's top tech executives on June 17 to discuss opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence. The future of the industry is highly contentious - with US businesses dominating the industries and many fearful that the powerful new technology poses subst»»»

Authorities of Osh city have decided to reject 25 trolleybuses previously transferred from Bishkek. Deputy Mayor Ernis Toltoev announced during a session of the City Council. According to Toltoev, the decision was prompted by the unsatisfactory technical condition of part of the fleet. A total of 7»»»

Metropolitan Nahum of Ruse has strongly condemned the Russian strike that caused fire damage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in Ukraine, describing the attack as “senseless aggression” and saying the wider military actions in Kyiv amount to “barbarism.” The remarks followed a large-scale Russian attack »»»

Bulgaria has confirmed that it opposes parts of the European Commission’s proposed new package of sanctions against Russia, particularly measures it considers symbolic rather than economically effective. Further reading: Bulgaria Opposes Parts of New EU Sanctions Package Against Russia, According t»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova has warned that plans to blockade border crossings between Bulgaria and North Macedonia would be counterproductive and risk undermining Sofia’s diplomatic position, particularly amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. Further reading: Protests Ann»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We have broken the “Greater Israel” project 17-06-2026 18:49 PM Latest News Urgent News Sheikh Qassem: We have broken the “G»»»

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LONDON: Israeli authorities began on Wednesday excavation and bulldozing work to build a new settlement near the city of Hebron, south of the occupied West Bank. In January, authorities announced a plan to build a settlement on Palestinian-owned lands in the Mount Tarousa area, located west of Dura»»»

BRUSSELS: Belgium’s Wout van ‌Aert will miss this year’s Tour de France because of an elbow injury sustained at the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, his Visma-Lease a Bike team said on Wednesday. The 31-year-old, who won Paris-Roubaix in April, would have been a key member of the Dutch team’s Tour squad »»»

ABU DHABI: UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Rountree Jr. will take place on July 25 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, bringing two marquee matchups featuring athletes whose stories extend far beyond rankings and records. For Magomed Ankalaev, life outside the Octagon moves at a calmer pace. Known for his c»»»

Luigi Mangione is expected to use a psychiatric defense in the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Pool Photo by Jeena Moon/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will assert in the state case against him that»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar's participation in the ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 resulted in a series of significant achievements that further reinforce Qatar's growing position within the global business events industry. During the summit, Visit Qatar was awarded the ICCA Innovation Leadership Award i»»»

With the harvest season beginning, Bulgarian farmers, tenants, and landowners are preparing for what is expected to be a strong agricultural year, though one burdened by sharply rising costs. The barley harvest has already started in parts of southern Bulgaria, particularly around Karnobat, while t»»»

In the first quarter of 2026, labor costs across the European Union continued to rise, with Eurostat reporting a 3.6% annual increase in hourly labor costs across the bloc. In the euro area, the rise was slightly lower at 3.2% compared with the same period in the previous year. These figures includ»»»

The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) announced on June 16 their joint Mission 300 initiative has connected more than 50mn people to electricity across 40 African countries, marking a significant milestone towards its target of providing power access to 300mn people by »»»

After a 20-month qualifying campaign that included four draws with the continental heavyweight Iran, Uzbekistan will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the first Central Asian country to participate in the world’s most watched sports tournament.  Uzbekistan’s World Cup debut crowns three-an»»»

After a 20-month qualifying campaign that included four draws with the continental heavyweight Iran, Uzbekistan will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the first Central Asian country to participate in the world’s most watched sports tournament.  Uzbekistan’s World Cup debut crowns three-an»»»

Visit Qatar's participation in the ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 resulted in a series of significant achievements that further reinforce Qatar's growing position within the global business events industry. During the summit, Visit Qatar was awarded the ICCA Innovation Leadership Award in recognition»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) organized a workshop for companies titled "Implementation of Excise Tax under the Tiered Volumetric Model." The workshop is part of a series of awareness workshops conducted in preparation for the implementation of the Excise Tax on Sweetened Drinks, eff»»»

Demand for skills linked to so-called AI agents has surged across Europe, according to new data from freelance marketplace Malt. At VivaTech 2026, CEO Vincent Huguet tells FRANCE 24 how companies are racing to hire AI talent, why demand is spreading beyond the tech sector and what this means for th»»»

Thousands of Chileans who financed their university studies through state-backed student loans are facing the seizure of funds from their bank accounts over unpaid debts. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Thousands of Chileans who financed their university studies th»»»

Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has convened a high-level dialogue session on the country's national intellectual property strategy, as authorities seek to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship and the transition towards a knowledge-based economy. The event brought together memb»»»

MOSCOW: A bus carrying a Belarusian youth football team was hit by a Ukrainian drone while traveling in Russia's Bryansk region, killing one person and injuring seven others, including five children, local authorities said on Wednesday. A fixed-wing drone hit the bus as it was transporting the team»»»

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: US President Donald Trump ‌said on Wednesday he had spoken to Syria’s leader about combatting Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, a day after criticizing Israel for killing too many civilians and not getting the ​job done. Asked at a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, »»»

WASHINGTON: An emotional ‌Lionel Messi was wiping his tears with his shirt after scoring ​Argentina’s first goal against Algeria in the World Cup, a strike that marked the beginning of a memorable performance where he netted thrice to secure a 3-0 win. ‌ But while ‌his first World ​Cup ‌hat-trick ⁠»»»

BEIRUT/DUBAI: Iran’s interim deal with the US looks set to bolster Hezbollah’s political and financial hand in Lebanon, with Tehran promising more funding for its ally once cash starts to flow, according to four sources familiar with ties between Tehran and the group. A cash infusion to Hezbollah c»»»

China has an important role to play in ensuring that artificial intelligence serves humanity rather than replacing it, RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has said. She made the remarks during a lengthy interview with Zhang Weiwei, a professor of international relations at Fudan University who ho»»»

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The Council of Ministers decided on Wednesday to propose that the National Assembly denounce the Energy Charter Treaty and the Protocol on Energy Efficiency and Related Environmental Aspects, signed in Lisbon on December 17, 1994, the Government Press Service said on Wednesday. This places Bulgaria»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is set to script a defining chapter in global motorsport history by hosting a trio of global championships comprising of the Qatar 1812 KM - FIA World Endurance Championship 2026, MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026, and the FORMULA 1 QATAR »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government Snezana Paunovic met with Spanish Ambassador to Belgrade Juan Jose Sanz Aparicio on Wednesday to discuss advancement of bilateral cooperation in areas under the authority of the Ministry of Public Administration and Loca»»»

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a roundtable on education at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has joined a lawsuit Wednesday to stop a housing reparations program for Bl»»»

London: The International Energy Agency said on Wednesday that the global oil market would gradually recover from the effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz before facing a significant surplus in 2027. In its monthly oil market report released on Wednesday, the agency added, "If the agreeme»»»

The recent turmoil in the Philippine Senate has become more than a contest for leadership. It has become a test of whether one of the country's most important democratic institutions can still fulfill its constitutional purpose. The leadership reshuffle, the standoff between majority and minority b»»»

KYIV: Ukraine has won key pledges of further support for its fight against Russia from world leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in France, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday. The leaders of the world’s leading industrial economies promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air def»»»

ATLANTA, USA: Curaçao fans went wild. The Germans were in shock. Livano Comenencia had scored a goal for the smallest nation by population to ever qualify for the World Cup against four-time champion Germany. At 1-1 in Houston a famous upset looked possible. Then came the hydration break. Curaçao l»»»

DUBAI: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa joined supporters in the stands as the kingdom’s national football team made their historic FIFA World Cup debut against Austria. The royal couple, accompanied by Prince Hashem bin Abdullah, attended the match at San Francisco »»»

Dubai: From bank accounts in China and Iraq to restricted funds in Qatar and South Korea, tens of billions of dollars belonging to Iran remain frozen abroad — and gaining access to that money has emerged as one of Tehran's top demands in negotiations with the Trump administration. According to a re»»»

PARIS: World Defense Show, founded by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries, is strengthening its international presence through participation in Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, as preparations continue for its fourth edition in Riyadh in January 2028. During Eurosatory, held from June»»»

Sharjah: From prized Khneizi and Khalas dates to a new competition for women growing palms at home, this year's Al Dhaid Dates Festival is set to offer more than a showcase of the UAE's finest harvests. Returning for its milestone 10th edition from July 23 to 26 at Expo Al Dhaid, the festival will »»»