Ministry of Municipality invites public to join beach and island clean-up campaigns
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Cleanliness Department, has invited members of the public to participate in a series of beach and island clean-up campaigns as part of its 2026 community initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and civic engage»»»
Pathirage adds intrigue to javelin contest in Doha
Doha, Qatar: Doha’s reputation for producing high quality javelin competitions looks set to continue as world leader Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage of Sri Lanka – who threw a national record of 92.62m to win the Diamond League meeting in Rome on June 4 – will line up at the Qatar Sports Club on Friday. »»»
Sab’aan Al Shahania takes Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 Ans
Doha, Qatar: The QREC-sponsored Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 Ans, was held at Chantilly, France, yesterday. Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-Attiyah, QREC Chairman, awarded the winners following the Gr.1 contest. The four-year-old colt, Sab’aan Al Shahania (Amer) proved his quality with a gritty vi»»»
Qatar’s Islamic finance assets reach QR718.5bn
Doha, Qatar: Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations released the ninth edition of its annual report on the performance of Islamic finance sector in Qatar for 2025. The report reviews the results of Islamic financial institutions and provides a comprehensive overview of the performance of Islamic fin»»»
Dukhan Bank announces June winners in Thara’a savings account prize draw
Doha: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on 8 June 2026,under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at »»»
With Europe closed, migrants stalled in Mauritania limbo
NOUADHIBOU: From the Mauritanian coast, Ahmed, a Senegalese man, looks toward Europe, the place he dreams of being but fears he will never reach due to heightened security against migrants in the west African country. “Everyone wants to leave,” said the 34-year-old, who keeps a low profile in Mauri»»»
View from Uruguay: Saudi’s first opponents at the World Cup looking to avoid Argentina’s fate from 4 years ago
LONDON: It is not just Saudi Arabia that have had an uncertain preparation period for the 2026 World Cup. Opening game opponents Uruguay have also not been at their best, and still remember how their South American neighbors Argentina fared in the first opening match against the Green Falcons in 20»»»
CFA Romania: Persistently high gov't deficit is the main generator of inflation
A persistently high government deficit is the main factor fuelling inflation in Romania, while the rise in fuel prices and the depreciation of the local currency, the leu (RON), had an additional effect on the increase in prices, CFA Romania Chairman Adrian Codirlas said on Friday.In his opinion, n»»»
Forecast Commission expects medium-term correction of current account deficit, with 2026 as peak adjustment year
The National Strategy and Forecast Commission (CNSP) expects a medium-term correction of the current account deficit, more pronounced in 2026, driven by budget deficit-reduction measures, weaker domestic demand, higher absorption of EU funds and improved external competitiveness of Romanian goods.A»»»
Government approves payment of Romania's contribution to the Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council
On Friday, the Government approved, by decision, the payment of the lei equivalent of 140,000 euros, representing Romania's financial contribution to the budget of the Secretariat of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) for 2026.According to a press release issued by the Government, this measure »»»
President Dan promulgates law on EU's SAFE defence instrument
President Nicusor Dan on Friday signed into law legislation approving the emergency ordinance establishing the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument aimed at strengthening the European defence industry.The law addresses "the need to create a clear, coherent and functional institutional frame»»»
UAE begins midday break policy to protect workers from heat stress
The United Arab Emirates continues its efforts to strengthen workers’ rights and provide a safe and sustainable working environment through an integrated framework of legislation and policies that place workers’ health, safety, and quality of life among its top priorities, supporting economic devel»»»
Human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova summoned for questioning as witness - | 24.KG
Human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova has been summoned to the Internal Affairs Department of Nooken district as a witness, the Internal Affairs Department of Jalal-Abad region told 24.kg news agency. «Currently, she is giving testimony in the capacity of a witness. Investigative actions are und»»»
Egypt seek historic first World Cup victory against Belgium in opener
Doha, Qatar: Egypt will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign today carrying both ambition and history on their shoulders as the Pharaohs attempt to secure their first-ever victory at football's biggest tournament when they face Belgium in their Group G opener. The clash at Seattle Stadium is ex»»»
Abdelkarim set to make debut at World Cup after shining at Qatar 2025
Doha, Qatar: Following a breakout performance at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, 18-year-old Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim is set to make his debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Taking place from June 11 to July 19 across the USA, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 edition marks the historic partici»»»
Ashghal records 5.46 million injury-free man hours at QU’s Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences Project
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) continues to strengthen its leadership in occupational health and safety, achieving more than 5,460,209 injury-free work hours as of April 2026 on the Qatar University Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences Building Project. This milestone reflect»»»
Israeli far-right minister slams US-Iran deal, urges stronger campaign in Lebanon
JERUSALEM: Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, on Monday denounced the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon, insisting his country was not bound by it. “Trump’s agreement does not bind us... we are not party to this agr»»»
EU aviation blacklist removal: Kyrgyzstan plans to resume flights to Germany - | 24.KG
Following Kyrgyzstan’s removal from the European Union aviation blacklist, the country has intensified negotiations on launching flights to Europe. The Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency, Daniyar Bostonov, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, discussions are currently underway with Ge»»»
It’s coming home... again? England’s latest quest to end 60-year WC wait
Doha, Qatar: “It’s coming home.” Since the release of the Three Lions ahead of Euro 96, the phrase has become far more than a football song. It is England’s annual declaration of faith, a slogan that returns before every major tournament regardless of what happened before. Semi-final defeats, penal»»»
Municipality Ministry expands waste sorting initiative in Al Rayyan
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Cleanliness Department, has continued implementing the National Waste Segregation at Source Programme, distributing hundreds of additional recycling and organic waste containers across Al Rayyan Municipality as part of Qatar’s eff»»»
QF, BAL collaboration to harness power of sport to advance education, community development
Doha, Qatar: The new multi-year collaboration between Qatar Foundation(QF) and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) will expand efforts to harness the power of sport to advance education, leadership, inclusion, and community development across Africa. The collaboration unveiled recently as the 2026 B»»»
Spain begin World Cup quest against debutants Cabo Verde
Doha, Qatar: Spain will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Cabo Verde today, with the former world champions aiming to make a strong start in Group H and take an early step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled for 7pm (Qatar time) at Atlanta Stadium, marks the opening fix»»»
Macron: French-UK mission ‘ready’ to aid Hormuz reopening
EVIAN:France’s president on Monday said that a military mission set up by Paris and Britain to help with Strait of Hormuz traffic was ready to deploy, following the announcement of a deal to end the Middle East war.His comments came after Washington and Tehran said they reached an agreement to end »»»
Kyrgyzstan bets on reality TV to tackle obesity crisis
BISHKEK: For weeks, 33-year-old civil servant Aizaratbek Esenov and around half a dozen other government employees have been exercising in front of cameras for a reality TV show in Kyrgyzstan. Broadcast nationwide, they run, swim and train together, all with the aim of getting their bodies physical»»»
Motorsport federation showcases WRC Rally Saudi Arabia’s impact and achievements
JEDDAH: The inaugural edition of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia in 2025 brought the FIA World Rally Championship to the Kingdom for the first time, providing an opportunity to host one of the most demanding and prestigious events on the global stage. With Saudi Arabia already hosting major internationa»»»
Myanmar’s former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president
BEIJING: Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China’s state media reported, marking his first trip to the world’s second-largest economy since being elected president. Min Aung Hlaing, 69, the former junta »»»
Coach Lopetegui hails Qatar’s resolve after Switzerland draw, shifts focus to Canada test
Doha, Qatar: Head coach Julen Lopetegui praised Qatar’s mentality and discipline after Al Annabi secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, insisting his side must now quickly turn their attention to another challenge against co-hosts Canada. Breel E»»»
Ayari haunts Tunisia with brace in 5-1 Sweden drubbing
RIYADH: “My son wanted to play for Tunisia, but I asked him to represent Sweden instead, as it is the country that welcomed and developed him,” said Yasin Ayari’s father, Azzouz, in May in an interview with Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. “It was his duty to give something back.” And give back he di»»»
Human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova taken to police in Nooken district - | 24.KG
Well-known human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova has been taken to the Internal Affairs Department of Nooken district in Jalal-Abad region, her daughter Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova said. Another human rights activist, Dinara Oshurakhunova, stated that her colleague had been under surveillance. «They »»»
Kyrgyzstan’s GDP reaches 781.1 billion soms since start of 2026 - | 24.KG
According to preliminary estimates, the volume of gross domestic product amounted to 781,061.4 billion soms in January—May 2026, the National Statistical Committee reported. Compared to January—May 2025, the indicator increased by 12.2 percent. The services sector accounted for more than 51.1 perce»»»
NCSA launches privacy awareness campaign on responsible data sharing
Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has launched a public awareness campaign reminding citizens and residents that protecting personal information begins with individual responsibility. In a message shared on X, the agency emphasised that every permission granted to an organisati»»»
Russia Launches Massive Strike in Response to Terrorist Acts Committed by Ukraine
The Russian forces have carried out a massive strike in response to the terrorist acts committed by the Kiev regime, the Russian Defense Ministry has said. The targets included defense industry facilities in Kiev, Kharkov, and Dnepropetrovsk, as well as military airfields and territorial recruitmen»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy forces have carried out two demolitions of residential buildings in the towns of Haddatha and Kafr Tebnit in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy forces have carried out two demolitions of residential buildings in the towns of Haddatha and Kafr Te»»»
CNN: US Military Received Instructions to Lift Blockade in Strait of Hormuz on Friday
The US military has received instructions to lift the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, pending the formal signing of an agreement with Iran, a US official told CNN. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said this was the current directive but cautioned that the situatio»»»
UK court to rule on ban of pro-Palestinian group
LONDON: London’s High Court will on Monday rule on a legal standoff between the government and activist group Palestine Action that has seen thousands of people — from students to an 83-year-old retired vicar — arrested and carried away from protests by police. The ban, which came into force on Jul»»»
Greek fishermen struggle to keep up with pufferfish invaders
IERAPETRA, Greece: On his fishing boat moored in the Greek port of Ierapetra in southwestern Crete, Alexis Charlambakis pries open the mouth of a freshly-caught pufferfish to reveal two massive teeth on each jaw. “If one of these bites you, it will take your finger clean off,” the 43-year-old said.»»»
Iran’s Top Security Body Says War Stopped on All Fronts, US Naval Blockade Lifted
Iran and the United States have finalized the text of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that would immediately end all military operations across every front including Lebanon and terminate the US naval blockade against Iran, according to a late-night announcement from Tehran’s top security body.»»»
Traicho Traikov Elected as Mayor of Sofia's Sredets District
Traicho Traikov, nominated by Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria, was elected Mayor of Sofia's Sredets District, Polina Vitanova of the Sofia Municipal Election Commission told BTA on Sunday night. Traikov received 77.33% of the vote. The partial local elections for mayor of the Sredets dist»»»
Foreigners recruited women to provide intimate services in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The Department for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek received information regarding possible illegal activity involving the organization of intimate services by foreign citizens in the capital. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs»»»
Diomande targets World Cup run as Ivory Coast win opener
Philadelphia: Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday. Diomande was a lively presence in attack for Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, where Manchester United's Am»»»
US–Iran nuclear timeline: Decades of tension explained
The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. There are plans for a signing of the deal on Friday in Switzerland. However, previous announcements fell through, and what the deal contained remained in dispute Monday. Here's a time»»»
Part of Bishkek to have no cold water for three hours on June 16 - | 24.KG
On June 16, temporary interruptions in drinking water supply to residential buildings, schools, preschools, healthcare, and other social and industrial facilities will be possible from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The municipal enterprise Bishkekvodokanal reported. Outage area: The outage is due to maintenanc»»»
Kamchybek Tashiev refuses to answer journalists' questions in court - | 24.KG
The trial of former chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev continues in Bishkek’s Pervomaisky District Court on June 15. The former head of the state committee arrived in court, and journalists attempted to ask him questions outside the courthou»»»
“Only Orbán can keep us together”: Fidesz rallies behind former PM
Keeping the camp together requires Viktor Orbán, which is why the former prime minister is accepting the Fidesz party presidency for one year, Gergely Gulyás, the party’s parliamentary group leader said at Fidesz’s 32nd renewal congress in Budapest on Saturday. To renew the party, the goals of a “c»»»
British Prime Minister welcomes Iran-US agreement, praises Qatar's role
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the agreement reached today between the United States and Iran, stressing that it represents a very important step towards ending the war, ensuring regional stability, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Monday, Starmer p»»»
Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
Monterrey, Mexico: Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F. Graham Potter's men took the lead in Guadalupe in the seventh minute courtesy of Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari's thunderbolt from out»»»
Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian air attack as strikes intensify across Ukraine
Twenty people were injured and Kyiv’s historic Pechersk Lavra monastery was set on fire after a major Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital, authorities said on Monday. Drone and missile strikes left widespread damage, caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of residents, and prompted »»»
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister: We stand ready to support any effort aimed at consolidating this progress while negotiations continue on outstanding issues - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistan’s Foreign Minister: We stand ready to support any effort aimed at consolidating this progress while negotiations continue on outst»»»
Six liver transplants performed in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Six liver transplants have been performed in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Health Bakyt Kadyraliev announced this to members of Ala-Too parliamentary group in Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, access to liver transplants for children with cirrhosis remains challenging due to insufficient resource»»»
US Commits to Suspending Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports - Reports
The United States has committed to suspending sanctions on Iranian oil and petroleum product exports, not imposing new sanctions against Tehran, and not building up its military forces in the Middle East, the Iranian news agency Mehr reported citing a draft memorandum of understanding between the t»»»