"Trust beyond business": LS Electric Chairman Ja-Kyun Koo finds a global growth strategy in Utah South Korean soldiers escort a group of Korean War veterans from Commonwealth nations during a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, in Gapyeong County, northeast of Seoul, Sou»»»

MTN Group (JSE: MTN), Africa's largest mobile operator by subscribers, said it would welcome any easing of tensions between the United States and Iran amid reports that diplomatic discussions could eventually pave the way for sanctions relief and potentially unlock the South African company's long-»»»

Asian stocks experienced a volatile trading session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as regional markets navigated the aftershocks of a severe global tech and semiconductor selloff driven by concerns over frothy AI valuations and a hawkish Federal Reserve. A global selloff in technology shares intensif»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The US hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Ad»»»

Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said that lasting peace and stability in West Asia cannot be achieved as long as Iranian-backed proxy groups continue launching attacks and engaging in militant activities across the region, while stressing that discussions over a»»»

Medical research conferences are not known for wild emotion. They are usually sober, technical gatherings where experts discuss trial design, survival curves, biomarkers, and statistical significance. So when a room full of oncologists and researchers rises to its feet in a standing ovation, the re»»»

AL-MISHKHAB, Iraq: Alaa Al-Ibrahimi is planting rice again for the first time in years at his farm in Al-Mishkhab, in ​Iraq’s Najaf region. “Last year, I did not cultivate a single dunam ... This year, by God’s will, we got water,” he said, as workers sowed Anbar rice — his preferred variety — on h»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»

The UK needs a faster transition to electric cars and heat pumps to meet its 2030 target on cutting carbon emissions, a group of independent experts advising the government said Wednesday. Published two days after the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Climate Change Committee's (CCC) »»»

BENGHAZI: Eleven more ‌bodies of migrants washed ashore off a city in eastern Libya in recent days after their boat ​capsized last week, bringing the total recovered to 26 with dozens more feared lost at sea, medical and security sources said on Tuesday. Last week, 15 bodies of migrants including a»»»

FOXBOROUGH, United States: England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O’Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header»»»

BusinessGermanyTrains resume after radio issue resolved, Deutsche Bahn saysRoshni Majumdar | Wesley Dockery with Reuters, AFP, AP, dpaA radio fault at the German rail network has now been solved and trains have resumed. https://p.dw.com/p/5FwpiDB trains frequently run into issues and are often unre»»»

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state's central coast. State officials said they are combating the administration's attacks on their offshore wind industry by sending a notice of their intention to sue to the Departme»»»

In a move underscoring their commitment to stabilizing the global oil market, OPEC+ nations, including major players like Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to extend voluntary oil production cuts until the end of 2026. This decision emerged from a virtual meeting held alongside the 38th OPEC and non-»»»

All trains in Germany were "immobilised at stations" on Tuesday evening due to a breakdown in the railway radio communication systems, national state-run rail operator Deutsche Bahn said. After decades of underinvestment which have led to trains often running late, Germany is trying to rapidly mode»»»

Foxborough, United States: England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel's side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O'Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header»»»

QNA Doha Political State Secretary to Foreign Minister and Defence Minister in Finland Pasi Rajala has praised the leading role played by Qatar in international mediation expressing his appreciation for its pivotal efforts in bridging differences between the United States of America and Iran. In st»»»

Tribune News Network Doha CNN’s flagship events series Global Perspectives will take place in Doha on 29 October convening dignitaries, political and business leaders and visionaries for important conversations on geopolitics, technology, media and culture. Global Perspectives: In Doha marks the fi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) continues its humanitarian efforts in Sri Lanka through its housing initiative, having recently handed over 10 fully furnished homes to the most vulnerable families in the districts of Anuradhapura and Ampara. This st»»»

QNA Rome Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) HE Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met with Riccardo Guariglia, secretary-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy in Rome on Tuesday. The meeting foc»»»

The Korean Medical Center (KMC) has celebrated its second anniversary in Qatar, marking two years of growth, innovation, and collaboration in support of the country’s long-term healthcare vision. The anniversary event brought together representatives from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, healt»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of integrated mental health services in Qatar, a Specialised Support Clinic at Al Sadd Health Center has been launched.The launch under the direction of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) was announced by the Pri»»»

GODOLLO, Hungary: The leaders of four Central European countries signaled the revival of their regional alliance on Tuesday as they met in Hungary to repair relations that had fractured over the pro-Russian stance of former Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán. The prime ministers of the Czech Republic, H»»»

NEW YORK CITY: A report published by the UN Human Rights Office on Tuesday documents 546 verified incidents of conflict-related sexual violence across 16 of Sudan’s 18 states since the civil war in the country began in April 2023. It attributes about 87 percent of the cases to the paramilitary Rapi»»»

LONDON: It is a measure of the importance that successive UK governments have placed on close economic and political ties with the Gulf, to say nothing of Britain’s historic connections to the region, that since 2007 and the premiership of Gordon Brown, British prime ministers have paid no fewer th»»»

Damascus, June 23 (SANA) Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) CEO Youssef Qiblawy met with a delegation from US energy giant Chevron on Tuesday to discuss steps to convert a signed memorandum of understanding on offshore exploration in Block (1) into an executive contract, as part of efforts to develop e»»»

US President Donald Trump his administration was working toward a "fair deal" with Iran, expressing optimism that negotiations were progressing and describing relations between the two countries as positive despite lingering disagreements over key issues, including nuclear inspections and sanctions»»»

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has started implementing a large-scale operation to facilitate the safe movement of hundreds of vessels and the evacuation of more than 11,000 seafarers who had been stranded in the Gulf during months of heightened tensions. The agency said it had secur»»»

The Netherlands faces off against Sweden in a FIFA World Cup match at NRG Stadium in Houston on Saturday. The TSA didn't specify how many drones at each of the 11 U.S. cities hosting the World Cup have been seized. Photo by Christian Brunskill/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- Federal air marsha»»»

Manila: The Philippines is entering a new phase of investment in power generation, raising hopes for the eventual lowering of power rates. As of June 11, 2026, the Board of Investments (BOI) announced that 13 renewable energy projects worth ₱344.62 billion ($5.63 billion) were certified by the gove»»»

The United States temporarily waived sanctions on Iranian oil exports on Monday, opening the door for Tehran to return to global energy markets as negotiations between the two countries continue. In this edition, we look at the impact this has had on oil prices, while also examining major job cuts »»»

TEHRAN, Iran: The governor of Tehran’s central bank on Tuesday said Iran might well use the frozen funds released to it under its deal with Washington to buy US farm products. But Abdolnaser Hemmati, in a video message, denied US President Donald Trump’s declaration that the agreement obliges Iran »»»

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The US hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Ad»»»

Algeria and Namibia have been removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list after strengthening anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing controls, a move expected to improve investor confidence and facilitate access to international finance. In a statement, the Paris-»»»

ATLANTA: Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he was the first player to be sent off at the World Cup for covering his mouth. FIFA confirmed on Tuesday that Almiron will miss Paraguay’s final group game against Australia on Thursday. World soccer’s governin»»»

HOUSTON: World Cup fever has a ‌distinctly international flavor for residents in Houston, where an estimated third of the population was born outside the US and some 145 languages are spoken in one of the country’s most diverse cities. The fourth-largest US city has dialled up full party mode for t»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Tuesday demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon as authorities said Israeli gunfire killed two people there despite a recent lull in fighting. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel’s occupation of the south and foreign int»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority won the 2026 UN Public Service Award for its National Data Bank and Estishraf digital platforms, the international organization said on Tuesday. The award followed a broad international competition, with this year’s edition attracting mor»»»

Share: Photo illustration : “The greatest gift the world can give Lebanon is the chance to shape its own future.” After decades of war, foreign interference, and divided authority, the Lebanese people deserve the chance to build a normal, sovereign, and prosperous nation. By : The Editorial Board, »»»

Two Afghan women wearing burkas buy gold in a jewelry shop in Herat, Afghanistan, in 2010. The European Commission met with Taliban officials Tuesday about deportation. File Photo by Hossein Fatemi/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- The European Union and the Taliban met in Brussels on Tuesday to»»»

LOS ANGELES, USA: US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and present the trophy to the winners, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Tuesday. “We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of cours»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran. The House-passed measure, adopted by the Senate»»»

WASHINGTON: The US is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before their next match, the US Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday. The team will still be required to leave after Friday’s match in Seattle, a department spokesp»»»

LONDON: Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa met Frank Mount, president of corporate business development at Chevron, to discuss the progress of an energy project along the Syrian coast. The US energy giant will begin offshore gas exploration this summer, marking Syria’s first deep-water gas project, a»»»

HOUSTON, USA: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by getting two goals in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right foot»»»

DUBAI: Instagram did not exist. Lionel Scaloni was still pulling on the Argentina shirt rather than coaching from the touchline. And Lionel Messi was a teenager scoring his first FIFA World Cup goal. Twenty years since his World Cup debut at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, Messi is still making hist»»»

A severe heatwave gripping France on Tuesday forced the early closure of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, two of Paris's most visited tourist attractions, as authorities grappled with soaring temperatures that have disrupted daily life across the country. The severe heatwave sweeping France »»»

Bank Millennium has launched Millennium Visa Raz, a fully digital Visa card for one-time online payments, available only in the bank’s mobile app. The bank says it is the first universal bank in Poland to introduce such a virtual debit card. The product is designed to increase security when paying »»»

Rome: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met Tuesday with Their Excellencies Members of the Italian Parliament Salvatore Caiata, Beatrice Colombo, Mariangela Matera, Augusta Montaruli, Fabrizio Comba, Cinzia P»»»