Minister of State for Foreign Affairs participates in Bahraini Crown Prince's meeting with participants of GCC ministerial council
Manama: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi participated in a meeting between HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Their Highnesses and Excellencies the heads of delegations participating in the 167th m»»»
Spy’s vanishing act spotlights Israeli intelligence in Lebanon
BEIRUT: As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the chaos, he slipped out of his imprisonment in a Hezbollah cell and made his way to the green hills overlooking the Lebanese capital. There, in the posh diplo»»»
UAE Games 2026 concludes with record participation of more than 1,000 athletes
Abu Dhabi: The second edition of the UAE Games 2026 concluded in Abu Dhabi after several days of sports competitions and community activities that brought together more than 1,000 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across the UAE. Organised by Special Olympics UAE, the e»»»
Qatar takes part in joint ministerial meeting of GCC-Canada Strategic Dialogue Manama
DOHA: The State of Qatar took part in the joint ministerial meeting of the GCC-Canada Strategic Dialogue in Manama, the Kingdom of Bahrain, on Wednesday. The delegation was led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi. The meeting discussed the relationship between GC»»»
UAE explores how AI can reshape higher education
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has brought together education leaders, technology experts and industry partners to discuss how artificial intelligence can help shape the future of higher education in the UAE. The forum, titled “Creative Disruption: AI’s»»»
Belgium denies U.S. demand for Congo travel ban before World Cup - UPI.com
Patrick Agyemang, right, of the United States takes a shot on goal against Koni De Winter of Belgium during the international friendly match in March between the USMNT and Belgium in Atlanta, Ga. On Wednesday, Belgium denied a U.S. demand to impose strict entry bans on Congolese travelers before th»»»
Israel’s pursuit of military gains putting talks with Lebanon at risk, source warns
BEIRUT: Lebanese-Israeli negotiations risk stalling as Israel appears focused on consolidating its military gains in southern Lebanon rather than pursuing a diplomatic settlement, a person familiar with the talks told Arab News. The diplomatic source told journalists that continued Israeli advances»»»
Economic Ministerial Group reviews IMF reform programme, approves updated State Ownership Policy
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting of the Economic Ministerial Group in the New Administrative Capital to review key economic priorities, including progress under Egypt’s reform programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), inflation developments, investment reforms, »»»
CI Capital completes EGP 1.77bn securitisation issuance for Al Oula
CI Capital, one of Egypt’s leading diversified financial services groups, has successfully completed a securitised bond issuance worth EGP 1.77bn for El Taamir Securitization Company, backed by a receivables portfolio originated by Al Taamir for Leasing and Factoring (Al Oula). The transaction mark»»»
From collection to museum: Sharjah makes it official
Sharjah: The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has launched a new online service for the registration and licensing of private museums across the emirate, enabling collectors, owners of valuable cultural collections, individuals and non-governmental entities to apply for approvals through the Authori»»»
Trump calls for spy powers extension in fight over Pulte - UPI.com
Bill Pulte speaks to the press in January outside the West Wing of White House in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that Pulte will take over as acting director of national intelligence on June 19. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 10 (UPI) -- P»»»
Khan al-Ahmar: Last Tent in Battle for Greater Jerusalem
On the road to the impoverished Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar, in the heart of the West Bank, the upscale Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim occupies a large, elevated and commanding stretch of land. But that is no longer enough for Israel’s far-right government, which now plans to annex every»»»
The Gulf and Iran: two models that seem irreconcilable
Iran's recent attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain rehashed an old question that analysts had previously grappled with. Are tensions between Iran and the Gulf states about passing political and security conditions, or do they reflect a deeper dispute rooted in their broader visions and projects? It is dif»»»
Commerce and Industry Ministry organizes patent examination training program
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), in collaboration with the GCC Intellectual Property (IP) Training Centre, organized an advanced patent examination training program. Several patent examiners from the MOCI's Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department participated in»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Four winners celebrate Dh100,000 each – have you checked your numbers?
Dubai: Multiple participants have celebrated wins in Wednesday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, with a range of cash prizes awarded across different categories. In Draw No. 260610, the winning numbers selected from the Days section were 10, 21, 3, 17, 28, 30, while the winning number draw»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets Canada's Foreign Minister
Manama: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met in Manama on Wednesday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada HE Anita Anand. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the joint ministerial meeting of the GCC-Canada Strategic Dialogue convened in Manama. Their »»»
GCC Ministerial Council strongly condemns treacherous Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned the Iranian drone and ballistic missile attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, describing them as a blatant aggression against the sovereignty of states, the securit»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers announced – are you one of the lucky winners?
Dubai: Multiple participants have celebrated wins in Wednesday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, with a range of cash prizes awarded across different categories. In Draw No. 260610, the winning numbers selected from the Days section were 10, 21, 3, 17, 28, 30, while the winning number draw»»»
Israeli Settlers Impeded Firefighting Near West Bank Village, Palestinians Say
Israeli settlers obstructed Palestinians putting out a large blaze near a Christian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank late on Tuesday, a local priest and Palestinian civil defense firefighters said. The incident comes amid rising strife in the West Bank, where some Western countries announc»»»
Egyptian, Congolese presidents discuss Nile basin cooperation, bilateral ties
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi held talks Wednesday on cooperation among Nile Basin countries and ways to strengthen bilateral relations. President El Sisi stressed the importance of boosting trade and investment between the two countries, hi»»»
UN Rights Chief urges G7 to put human rights at Heart of Summit Talks
Geneva: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk Wednesday called on G7 member states to place human rights at the center of their discussions during next week's summit in France. Speaking in Geneva, Turk said the world is facing around 63 ongoing conflicts, the highest number since the en»»»
Saudi camera operator tells of thrilling learning experience filming Hollywood movie ‘7 Dogs’
RIYADH: B-camera operator Ali Khalid Al-Ghamdi was one of 106 Saudi talents who helped bring the script for the Kingdom-backed Hollywood film “7 Dogs” to life on the screen. The movie hit the headlines regionally and globally when it was released on May 27, with some hailing it as one of the bigges»»»
Indian muezzin dies while delivering call to prayer at Kerala mosque, worshippers mourn sudden collapse
An Indian muezzin died on Tuesday after collapsing while delivering the Islamic call to prayer at a mosque in Kerala, according to social media accounts shared by local worshippers. The muezzin, identified as Abdul Latheef, was reciting the shahada, or Islamic declaration of faith, during the adhan»»»
War in Iran showcases Pentagon’s break from public affairs norms - UPI.com
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has given far fewer war briefings then his predecessors, and the Pentagon has relied heavily on social media to garner support from the American people. Photo by Kyle Mazza /UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, June 10 (UPI) -- The Pentagon's top officials conducted far»»»
Awqaf General Directorate, Wahed MENA seal MoU to develop AI platform for Sharia-compliant equity analysis
Doha The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the global pioneering Qatar-based Wahed MENA LLC operating in Islamic fintech. The MoU intends to advance and launch a pilot project for a smart platf»»»
New study by WCM-Q, QU finds HSV-1 vaccination could avert tens of millions of infections
Doha, Qatar: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and Qatar University (QU) have projected that a future herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) vaccine could substantially reduce oral and genital HSV-1 infections and avert tens of millions of infections over coming decades. The study, t»»»
Taiwan test-fires US-supplied missiles towards China
Taiwan has launched approximately 36 US-supplied missiles into the water off the coast of mainland China, in a first-of-its-kind live-fire drill on the self-governing island’s west coast. The exercise comes amid mounting tensions between Taipei and Beijing, which considers Taiwan sovereign Chinese »»»
Anti-immigration riots rage in Belfast after stabbing attack
Anti-immigration riots broke out in Belfast on Tuesday night after a knife-wielding Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly attacked a man in the Northern Irish capital. The incident occurred amid a heated debate over migration policies, fueled by a string of crimes involving foreign nationals across the »»»
Erdrogan Says Turkey’s Security Begins in Beirut While Beirut Officials Blame Resistance for Confronting Israeli War - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump Vows Attacks on Iran for ‘Playing’ the US over Peace Deal
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that he would renew US attacks on Iran, saying Tehran had taken too long to agree a deal to end the Middle East war and accusing its negotiators of "playing us for suckers." The remarks came after Iran and the US once again traded fire following the downin»»»
QatarDebate Center's "Qatar Connects" series explores local production as a priority for Qatar's future
Doha, Qatar: QatarDebate Center, founded by Qatar Foundation, concluded a high-level panel discussion on local production as an urgent priority shaped by rapid global shifts, including supply chain disruptions and international crises. The panel was held as part of the "Qatar Connects" series under»»»
Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say
TAYBEH, West Bank: Israeli settlers obstructed Palestinians putting out a large blaze near a Christian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank late on Tuesday, a local priest and Palestinian civil defense firefighters said. The incident comes amid rising strife in the West Bank, where some Weste»»»
Colombian president faces suspension order amid election probe - UPI.com
Colombian President Gustavo Petro shows his ballot for the first round of the country's presidential election in Bogota on May 31. Petro voted to choose his successor for the 2026-2030 term, which begins August 7. Photo by Mauricio Duenas Castaneda/EPA June 10 (UPI) -- Colombian President Gustavo P»»»
Macut: Regional unity more important than ever amid global geopolitical uncertainty
SOFIA - Addressing a South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit in Sofia, Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Wednesday that, in a world of geopolitical uncertainty, regional unity was more important than ever and that Serbia remained committed to strengthening regional cooperation in confro»»»
Trump administration asks court to toss UFC event lawsuit - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Workers construct the octagon for the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship match on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 29. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 10 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has asked a federal court to throw out a lawsuit al»»»
Trump Says US Will Resume Strikes on Iran Amid Stalled Talks
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will start attacking Iran "hard" after Tehran allegedly stalled for time during negotiations, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Trump wrote on TruthSocial that Iran had delayed talks and now Tehran would "have to pay the price.»»»
USQBC Doha, IFC launch roadmap to boost investments in agriculture
Doha: The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) Doha and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, organized an event in Doha on Wednesday, providing a platform to explore opportunities to strengthen food security in Qatar through strategic agrifood investments in a»»»
Pavkov: Humanoid robots to position Serbia as European leader
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Environmental Protection Sara Pavkov met on Wednesday with representatives of China's Minth Group, which will be manufacturing humanoid robots in Serbia. "Humanoid robots made in Serbia. A pleasant meeting and a constructive discussion with our Chinese friends from Mi»»»
Health Insurance Fund Deputy Governor Momchil Mavrov Resigns
The Deputy Governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Momchil Mavrov, has tendered his resignation, said the NHIF press office Wednesday. "I resigned because it is unthinkable to work without political trust," he is quoted as saying. He also said that a person's dignity does not depend »»»
Hezbollah Military Media Posts More Videos Displaying Islamic Resistance Attacks on Israeli Occupation Forces in South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Investment and Trade Court launches "Code of Judicial Rulings" to enhance transparency
Doha, Qatar: As part of the Supreme Judiciary Council's implementation of the second-phase strategy of the National Initiative for the Development of Justice Systems, and within the framework of the Rule of Law Enhancement Initiative aimed at raising the level of transparency and reinforcing confid»»»
Pentagon’s Hegseth Warns Cuba That Arms Procurement Could Invite Confrontation
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the government of Cuba on Wednesday against seeking weapons that could strike the US homeland or the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, saying it would invite a confrontation Havana would not endure. Hegseth, speaking to US troops during a visit to the US»»»
World Cup winner Andres Iniesta launches academy in Dubai
DUBAI: Former Spain and Barcelona midfield star Andres Iniesta has joined forces with local partner Abdulrahman Al-Meqbali in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council to launch the Iniesta Academy in the UAE. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Marriott Hotel Al-Jaddaf, Dub»»»
Israeli president Herzog tells President Aoun: “My dream is to travel to Beirut”, urges Lebanon to free itself from Hezbollah, Iran influence – Ya Libnan
Share: Israeli president Herzog in Arabic message to president Aoun- : ‘Secure Lebanon’s freedom’ from Hezbollah, Iran In an apparent first for an Israeli president, Isaac Herzog sends an Arabic-language message to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, telling his counterpart that he hopes for “peace” be»»»
‘Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football’ opens at Museo Jumex in Mexico City as Part of Qatar Canada Mexico 2026 Year of Culture
Mexico City, Mexico and Doha, Qatar: Some of the most iconic objects in the history of world football are now on view in Mexico City as Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football opens at Museo Jumex as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. The opening was atten»»»
Amazon rival Mercado Libre to invest $4.6 bn in Mexico
Mexico City: Mercado Libre, a Latin American rival of Amazon, has announced a $4.6 billion investment in Mexico during a period marked by tricky US trade talks. The Argentine company made the announcement as Mexico reviews its free trade agreement with the United States and Canada known as USMCA. T»»»
US host cities gear up to welcome millions for FIFA World Cup 2026
Doha, Qatar: As many as 10 million visitors will head to 11 U.S. cities this summer, helping turn the FIFA World Cup 2026 into the largest sporting event in history. While U.S. host cities like Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco are world-famous, lesser-known U.S. cities are primed to h»»»
Saudi football fans at fever pitch as World Cup gets ready for kickoff
JEDDAH/ALKHOBAR: Football fans across Saudi Arabia are gearing up for the start of the World Cup which kicks off on Thursday. With the Saudi side set to get their campaign underway against Uruguay on June 15, fans of the beautiful game spoke to Arab News about their plans for the 39-day sporting ex»»»
‘Every few hours, it’s another story’: logistical controversies cast shadow on what should have been a joyous World Cup start
CAIRO: As an Egyptian sports journalist who has spent the past 16 years dedicated to covering Arab athletes at the pinnacle of their respective disciplines, this FIFA World Cup was supposed to be one of the most exciting events I have ever covered. With an unprecedented eight Arab teams qualified f»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Islamic Resistance is targeting Israeli occupation forces in Al-Bayyada town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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