Few European foreign ministers have cultivated as close (and as conspicuously cordial) a relationship with Russia’s top diplomats in recent years as Hungary’s Péter Szijjártó has with Sergei Lavrov. While the public façade suggested a partnership of equals, audio recordings leaked before and after »»»

SEOUL: North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. North Korea’s official Korean Centr»»»

Romania’s asset management industry attracted more than 33,000 new investors in May, bringing the total number of people who have chosen to invest in investment funds to a record 1,376,325, according to data centralised by the Romanian Fund Managers Association (AAF). According to AAF, in May this »»»

Paris, France: Temperatures climbed across Europe again on Wednesday, as a record-breaking heatwave left tens of thousands of people without power and boosted air conditioner sales on a continent unused and ill equipped to handle searing heat. The extreme weather is being driven by atmospheric patt»»»

Looking out from a friend's balcony, Milia el-Cheikh struggled to find her own home in the ruins of her now-deserted village, its entrances strung with barbed wire. Her village of Dibbine is one of several Shiite-majority communities across southern Lebanon destroyed by Israeli forces battling Iran»»»

DeiNai, a provider of AI-powered creator marketing solutions, showcased its platform at the Huawei Riyadh AI Summit, held at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s growing digital and creator economy from its regional headquarters in Riyadh. The part»»»

DUBAI: Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said his country would ‌resume normal liquefied ‌natural ⁠gas production “within a ⁠few weeks”, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. But establishing a hotline between ⁠the US and ‌Iran ‌is essential to ‌reopen the Strait »»»

Since the beginning of 2026, more than 240 mudflows have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan. The First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Akylbek Mazaripov reported. He said the number of mudflows has already nearly doubled the 2024 figure, when 133 mudflows were recorded. Two people have died as a r»»»

The profitability of the Romanian banking sector remained at a solid level throughout 2025, with the aggregate net profit of credit institutions reaching approximately RON 15.5 billion, amid improved operational efficiency and the continuation of the banking consolidation process, according to the »»»

The United Nations' maritime organization said Tuesday that it will begin evacuating thousands of sailors who have been stranded by the U.S.-Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- The United Nations' maritime organization said it will beg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, today received a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the State HE Mahmood Yakubu.His Excellency the Minister wished the Ambassador success in his duties and affirmed his f»»»

DUBAI: Sotheby’s has launched a new summer auction in the UAE capital, further strengthening its presence in the Middle East and building on the success of a series of high-profile luxury events held in Abu Dhabi over the past year. Titled “Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Edit: Materiality,” the online sale »»»

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has held the first meeting of the VAT Business Advisory Group for 2026 as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening communication with the UAE business community. The meeting was held in the presence of Abdulaziz Al Mulla, Director General of the FTA, with the »»»

Doha, June 24 (SANA) Qatar expects liquefied natural gas (LNG) production to return to normal within weeks, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday, as the country prepares to restart operations disrupted by regional tensions. In an interview with the»»»

Oman said it would keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping without imposing any tolls and had designated two temporary routes north and south of the existing shipping lane to facilitate the safe passage of vessels departing the region. In coordination with the International Maritime Organization»»»

Dubai: Most entrepreneurs start with a product idea. Rashid Gargash started with a question. The Emirati entrepreneur has found himself thinking about something bigger than snacks, health trends, or consumer demand. He has wondered what would happen if a crisis disrupted global supply chains and th»»»

Dubai: Emirates has issued a summer travel advisory for passengers flying from Dubai, warning of higher passenger volumes during the peak holiday season. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said in an advisory that travellers should arrive at least three hours »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari PM Says ‘Israel’ Acting “Disproportionately Instead of Pursuing De-escalation 24-06-2026 11:19 AM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sultanate of Oman, in coordination with International Maritime Organization (IMO), announced the provision of a shipping transit corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media statement published on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Maritime Security Centre of Oman stated, “The Su»»»

North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported on Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. North Korea’s official Korean Central N»»»

Sisak, Croatia: Spring brings flocks of noisy visitors to the sleepy Croatian village of Cigoc, outnumbering the locals, filling prime rooftop real estate and flying off again without spending a single cent. But for the locals, it's a good omen. For decades, villagers have welcomed dozens of white »»»

Sydney, Australia: Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture minister said on Wednesday. Australia was for years the only continental landmass to be free of the H5 strain, which has caused severe disease and high death r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, on the occasion of the victory of the ruling Prosperity Party in the general elections, wishing him success and»»»

Manila: The Philippines is moving to place dozens of trade-related government agencies on a unified digital system in a bid to cut red tape, speed up customs processes, and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in global trade. The platform is set to replace fragmented manual approval systems wi»»»

What began as a suspected trekking accident is now being investigated as an alleged murder plot, with fresh details throwing light on how police say they cracked the case. Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal's death at Lohagad Fort, initially treated as an accidental fall, was later linked by investigat»»»

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Sydney: Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture minister said on Wednesday. Australia was for years the only continental landmass to be free of the H5 strain, which has caused severe disease and high death rates in pou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, today announced the launch of the Venture Capital (VC) Funding Module on the Invest Qatar Gateway, developed in collaboration with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). The new offering enhances startups access to capital and investm»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced it will invest €432m as a cornerstone investor in RWE’s c. €4bn equity capital raise. RWE is Germany’s largest power generation company and one of the leading renewable and flexible energy companies globally. With this transaction, QIA will in»»»

DOHA: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, and Meydan Management Services L.L.C-FZ (Meydan Free Zone) have entered into a partnership aimed at simplifying business setup, market entry, and regio»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than 1 percent on ​Wednesday, extending this week’s losses and trading near four-month lows, on signs that more oil ‌tankers stranded in the Gulf are set to move out of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 78 cents, or 1 percent, at $76.30 a barrel as of 06»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil face Scotland in a decisive Group C clash in Miami with top spot still to be decided as the race for the knockouts reaches its final stage. With Brazil level on points with Morocco, and Morocco facing already-eliminated Haiti, the battle for first place could go down to goal dif»»»

Doha, Qatar: It is six months since Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum opened its doors in Education City, establishing itself as a vibrant cultural destination that celebrates the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of modern art: Maqbool Fida Hus»»»

Geneva: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, underscored yesterday the importance of Human Rights Council Resolution (59/17) on ramping up efforts to empower women and girls in and through sport. She described this resolution as a vital ste»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, met yesterday, at his office at the Chamber’s headquarters with H E Didio Othman Sidibé, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to the State of Qatar; H E Amadou Madoukou, Ambassador of the Republic of Niger t»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met at his office on yesterday with Political State Secretary to Foreign Minister and Defence Minister in the Republic of Finland H E Pasi Rajala. The two sides discussed cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has issued a public advisory urging citizens, residents, and business owners to exercise caution when accessing electronic links related to government services. The warning comes amid growing concerns over online fraud attempts that target u»»»

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva, H E Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, participated in a panel discussion on the intensification of efforts to empower women and girls in and through sport within the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Coun»»»

During a working visit to Naryn region, President Sadyr Japarov reviewed the socioeconomic development results of At-Bashy district and the promising projects planned for implementation in the coming years. District head Mukhtar Sherbaev reported that from 2021 to 2025, 17 facilities were built in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Something changed on Planet Football on December 18, 2022. Whilst that date will forever be remembered as the day Argentina won their third FIFA World Cup, it also marked a turning point for two of the greatest footballers in the history of the competition, for on that night in Lusail,»»»

The profitability of the Romanian banking sector remained at a robust level during 2025, with the aggregate net profit of credit institutions reaching approximately 15.5 billion lei, amid the streamlining of operational activity and the continuation of the banking consolidation process, according t»»»

Riyadh: The sixth meeting of the Qatar-Saudi Arabia Joint Security and Military Committee was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior H E Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi chaired the Qatari delegation, while that of Saudi Arabia was headed by Assistant Minist»»»

Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui has called on his players to embrace one final opportunity and fight for Qatar’s World Cup dream as Al Annabi meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in a must-win Group B clash in Seattle today. For Qatar, the equation is straightforward as they must secure three points in their final»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ efforts to strengthen family stability and promote social cohesion, the Women’s Religious Outreach Unit of the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance organised the “Sakan” programme, a specialised awareness and training initiat»»»

Doha: Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company (QGIRCO) has been awarded the title of ‘Most Innovative Motor Insurance Company in Qatar 2026’ by the internationally recognised publication, Global Business Outlook. The award honours QGIRCO’s continued investment in digital transformation, makin»»»

CAIRO: Paramilitary attacks on a strategic city of a half-million people in central Sudan have raised international alarm that another round of mass violence against civilians is being planned as the country’s war surges into its fourth year. “We must not allow the horrors of El Fasher to be repeat»»»

The UAE has issued a weather alert for the Al Ain region, warning of periods of rainfall and strong winds through Thursday that could lead to reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said Al Ain is expected to experience convective cloud formatio»»»

The Shura Council, represented by a delegation headed by Speaker of the Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, will participate in the 20th Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States, which begins today in Baku, Azerbaijan. It will discu»»»

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