Arab Parliament condemns misleading media claims targeting UAE and Qatar
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»»»
UAE weather: Hot conditions persist as humidity climbs overnight in coastal areas
Dubai: The UAE will see generally fair weather on Sunday, with partly cloudy skies at times in eastern areas, while humidity is expected to increase overnight and into Monday morning across some coastal regions, raising the possibility of mist formation, according to the National Centre of Meteorol»»»
Dubai GDRFA keeps services running smoothly this Hijri New Year
Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has announced its working hours for the Hijri New Year holiday, confirming that all digital services will remain available around the clock through its website and smart application to ensure uninterrupted access for cu»»»
McGinn gives Scotland win over Haiti on World Cup return
A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0 win over outsiders Haiti on Saturday. Aston Villa captain McGinn fired in with the aid of a deflection just before the half-hour mark at the Gillette Stadium just outside »»»
Industrial growth hides broad manufacturing slowdown
The volume of industrial production grew by 0.9% year-on-year in April 2026. The working-day adjusted index is equal to the non-adjusted one. Production decreased in the majority of the manufacturing subsections. According to seasonally and working-day adjusted data industrial output was 1.1% lower»»»
Doctors in England call off strikes after last-minute offer in long-running dispute
LONDON: Resident doctors in England have called off strikes that were due to start next week after a last-minute government offer, their unions said on Saturday, raising the prospect of ending a long-running pay and staffing dispute. The walkout had been scheduled to run from Monday to Friday. It w»»»
Trump to meet Mideast leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7 summit in France
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will meet leaders from the Middle East and join a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during next week's Group of Seven summit in France, senior US administration officials said on Saturday. Trump is scheduled to travel to Evian on Monda»»»
Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday in typically forceful style on Sunday, as the oldest US president ever to take office holds a bloody cage match on the White House lawn. The unprecedented “UFC Freedom 250” event will see 14 Ultimate Fighting Championship stars beat each other t»»»
Rs4.26 crore gold hidden in IndiGo aircraft speaker box seized at Ahmedabad airport
Dubai: Indian customs officials have busted a sophisticated gold smuggling attempt at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, recovering nearly 2.8kg of gold worth about $510,000 (around Dh1.87 million) hidden inside an aircraft lavatory speaker box after a flight from a Gulf co»»»
Ukraine's EU accession bid gains traction as Hungary lifts veto
The European Union will resume membership negotiations with Ukraine on Monday after Hungary's new government lifted a long-standing veto imposed by former prime minister Viktor Orban. EU leaders said all member states had agreed to open the first phase of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, m»»»
Saudi leadership offers condolences to Thailand over princess’s passing
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has sent a cable of condolences to Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn following the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. King Salman extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the Thai monarch, the royal»»»
Saudi Industrial Ambitions Bolstered by Major Iron and Steel Deals at Future Minerals Forum
Saudi Arabia has inked a series of significant agreements at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, aiming to secure vital raw materials for its burgeoning iron and steel sector. The conference marked a pivotal moment as 126 agreements and memorandums of understanding were sealed, amassing an i»»»
Brazil and Morocco share the spoils in blockbuster World Cup clash
RIYADH: One of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage came to a close with neither side able to find a winner. Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in front of a sell-out crowd at the MetLife Stadium, with Ismael Saibari and Vinicius Junior canceling each other out »»»
Islamic Republic 3.0: Has the war made Iran stronger? What you need to know
Dubai: The war was meant to weaken Iran. Nearly four months after the war began, it may have done the opposite. Instead of regime change or nuclear rollback, analysts say Tehran has emerged more militarised, more risk-tolerant and still firmly in control of its strategic programme, according to The»»»
What the UAE gave this Romanian expat beyond career success
Dubai: In communist-era Romania, the world outside often felt like a locked door with no visible key. But even in that environment, curiosity found a way to survive. “Around me, in my family and among friends, there were always quiet conversations, often almost whispers, about seeing the world, exp»»»
Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in World Cup heavyweight clash
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey: Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the African side confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses in their opponents at a sold out New York/New Jersey stadium.Ismael Saibari gave Mo»»»
Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World Cup winners made an uncertain start to the tournament in New Jersey. Ismael Saibari ran through to give Morocco a 21st-minute lead with a clever scoop in the Group C opener, but Vin»»»
Dozens protest peace deal outside Iran foreign ministry: media
PARIS: Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad, chanting slogans against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi after a televised interview in which he discussed signing a peace deal with the US.In a video shared by Fars news agency, women in black ch»»»
North Korea says ‘denuclearization’ is a matter terminated irreversibly
SEOUL: North Korea said on Sunday denuclearization is a matter that is terminated irreversibly, as it condemned recent nuclear deterrence talks between the US and South Korea. “The US and its vassal forces’ meaningless rhetoric against the DPRK and cooperation in posing a nuclear threat to»»»
Guyana’s UN ambassador enters race for secretary-general
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Guyana has nominated its ambassador to the United Nations to run for secretary-general of the global body, the president of the South American nation announced late Friday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of Portugal will step down at the end of the year from the post he h»»»
Israeli and Palestinian groups urge world not to abandon two-state solution
Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups appealed to the international community in France on Friday to keep pursuing a two-state solution, warning that the window for peace is narrowing. The call came as world powers gathered amid mounting concern over settlement expansion and violence in the »»»
Lebanon reports Israeli strikes in south and east amid broad evacuation warnings
The Israeli army on Saturday issued evacuation warnings for the southern city of Nabatieh and more than 20 other locations across Lebanon as strikes were reported in the country's south and east. The latest strikes came as the US and Iran indicated they were close to reaching a deal on en»»»
UAE buyers are paying more for branded residences, but the real question is whether the name on the building is worth the premium
Dubai: UAE property buyers are hearing the term “branded residences” more often, but what does it actually mean, and why are investors paying a premium for them? Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Put simply, branded residences are homes linked to a recognised hotel, hosp»»»
Russian Missile Stockpile Overwhelms Ukrainian Air Defenses
Recent Russian strikes have exposed a critical weakness: Ukraine does not have enough Patriot interceptors to keep up with the barrages, Western media reports. Russia's ballistic missile stockpile remains deep, allowing it to conduct sustained barrages that exhaust Ukrainian air defense systemsPatr»»»
ARRW lands $4M investment from Tasheed Egypt to scale ride-hailing services Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egyptian mobility startup ARRW has bagged a $4 million investment from Tasheed Egypt, providing new capital to support the company's operational and technology development plans. The investment will be directed toward expanding ARRW's driver network, upgrading its technology infrastru»»»
Khoukhi delivers at death as Al Annabi score historic first point at World Cup
TNN/Agencies Doha/ San Francisco Never say die! Qatar proved this brilliantly only to make history on Saturday claiming their first-ever FIFA World Cup point after Boualem Khoukhi’s stoppage-time header secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their opening Group B match of FIFA World Cup»»»
QC distributes 198,000 ready-to-eat meals in Gaza
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 198,000 ready-to-eat meals across the Gaza Strip as part of its efforts to alleviate the suffering of patients and displaced families amid ongoing humanitarian challenges. The meals, which included pas»»»
Qatar signs contract for implementation of pavilion at International Horticultural Expo 2027 Yokohama
QNA Tokyo Qatar has signed the contract for its pavilion at the International Horticultural Expo 2027 Yokohama, marking the beginning of the implementation phase of its participation in this major international event, which will be hosted by Japan from March 19 to 26 September, 2027. The contract w»»»
1 dead, 22 injured in Virginia church tent collapse - UPI.com
A man was killed and 22 people were injured when a church tent collapsed in Moneta, Va., Friday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) -- One person is dead and 22 others injured when a large tent collapsed at an outdoor church service Friday evening in Virginia. The accident »»»
QIIB earns positive sustainable Fitch review for $750 mn Sukuk
Tribune News Network 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»»»
Al Khulaifi highlights international mediation challenges at Zurich forum
QNA Zurich Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi has highlighted the growing complexity of modern conflicts and the need for stronger international cooperation to support mediation and peacebuilding efforts. Speaking during a keynote dialogue»»»
Arab Parliament condemns misleading media campaigns against Qatar and UAE
QNA Cairo The Arab Parliament has condemned the misleading media reports and allegations against the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, asserting that they constitute a desperate attempt to undermine their efforts, standing, and active role in supporting security and stability at both the»»»
Qatar categorically rejects Washington Post claims on energy production decisions
QNA Doha Qatar’s International Media Office (IMO) has strongly rejected allegations published by The Washington Post on June 12 claiming that the country’s energy production decisions were coordinated with the Islamic Republic of Iran or intended to influence regional developments. In a statement, »»»
PPS and Pearl School earn Diamond Category award for national values promotion
Tribune News Network Doha Podar Pearl School (PPS), Al Meshaf Campus, and Pearl School, Al Dafna Campus, have been conferred the prestigious Diamond Category Award by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Qatar, for the academic year 2025–2026. The award recognises the schools’ ex»»»
MoPH implements Mental Health Promotion Programme across government schools
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, implemented the “Mental Health Promotion Programme” across government schools from January to May 2026. The programme included a range of activities and initiatives »»»
CRPD marks global turning point from welfare to rights protection: NHRC chief
QNA New York 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, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah has said. National Human Right»»»
Al Markhiya Gallery at Fire Station: Artist in Residence to present new expo on Tuesday
QNA Doha 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 will op»»»
QNL’s Qatar Reads launches early-learning research study to promote reading habits
QNA Doha The Qatar National Library’s (QNL) Qatar Reads Initiative has announced the launch of a new scientific, research-based initiative within the “Me and My Family” programme. The new initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Women’s Wellness and Research Center (WWRC) at Hamad Med»»»
Australia-Qatar Business Association event reinforces bilateral trade, investment links
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Australia-Qatar Business Association (AQBA) recently held a networking event themed “Strengthening the Australia–Qatar Partnership,” bringing together HE Shane Flanagan, ambassador of Australia to Qatar, Laila Al Jafairi, director of Public Sector Services at the Qatar Fina»»»
5 killed in Indian Air Force cargo plane crash during training - UPI.com
Five people died Saturday when an Indian Air Force cargo plane crashed during training. Image courtesy of UPI June 13 (UPI) -- Five Indian Air Force personnel are dead after a transport plane crashed during training in Assam, officials said Saturday. "The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of»»»
Amazon voiced concerns about Anthropic AI models before US government’s crackdown, source says
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was among tech leaders who raised concerns to senior Trump administration officials this week about security risks in Anthropic’s most advanced AI models, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.Jassy’s involvement sheds light on the extraordinary move by Anthropic on F»»»
Khoukhi equalizer secures historic point for Qatar in opener against Switzerland
RIYADH: It did not look like it for 94 minutes, but Qatar managed to secure a valuable and historic point against Switzerland to blow Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup wide open. It might not have been the showing Qatari fans desired after their disappointing campaign at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, b»»»
Khoukhi delivers at death as Qatar score historic first point at World Cup
Doha Never say die! Qatar proved this brilliantly only to make history on Saturday claiming their first-ever FIFA World Cup point after Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time header secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their opening Group B match of FIFA World Cup 2026 at San Francisco Bay A»»»
PM, Kuwait's foreign minister discuss regional de-escalation efforts
Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. During the call, they discussed deepening and expanding cooperation »»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Kuwait's Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the call, they discussed deepening and expanding coo»»»
fter spotting an Israeli force infiltrating the town of Majdal Zoun on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 18:00, Islamic Resistance fighters ambushed them and engaged them with light and medium weapons and rocket-propelled grenades until 20:00 PM. Several vehicles accompanying the force were destroyed, and some were still burning at the time of this statement: statement 19 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe fter spotting an Israeli force infiltrating the town of Majdal Zoun on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 18:00, Islamic Resistance fighters ambus»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 05:00, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers on the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit town with a rocket barrage: statement 21 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 05:00, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers on the»»»
Khoukhi’s stoppage-time goal snatches draw against Switzerland as Qatar earn first-ever World Cup point
DOHA: Boualem Khoukhi headed home in the fourth minute of stoppage time as Qatar held Group B favourites Switzerland to a 1-1 draw and secured their first-ever World Cup point in Santa Clara on Saturday. Murat Yakin’s side dominated the match and took the lead after Breel Embolo converted a penalty»»»
Will Switzerland Host the US-Iran Talks?
A high level meeting between two senior American and Iranian officials is reportedly set for next week in Switzerland, BFMTV reports. The Pakistani foreign minister is planning to fly Switzerland soon to prepare for the talks, report says. President Trump previously stated that a final agreement wi»»»
Doctors Without Borders report found cases of abuse and exploitation by staff in Chad
The international aid group Doctors Without Borders found a pattern of abuse and sexual exploitation by some local and foreign staff working in Chad along the Sudanese border, in some cases targeting underage girls or trading food or jobs for sex with refugees, according to a confidential internal »»»