Moldova pushes EU membership talks as Zelensky–Poland row clouds Gdansk Ukraine summit THIS WEEK
After a solid week of summitry in France and Brussels there is no immediate let up for EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen who hosts an EU-Moldova summit on Monday (22 June) as the two sides seek to keep the momentum of Chișinău’s plans to join the EU. Last week, EU officials opened formal»»»
Emergency situation declared in Ak-Sai rural area after mudflows - | 24.KG
An emergency situation has been declared in Ak-Sai rural area following mudflows, the office of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Batken region reported. Authorities said recovery operations are underway in the area after mudflows triggered by heavy rain and hail. Mudflows affected»»»
Saudi Arabia highlights global support for refugees, displaced people on World Refugee Day
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia highlighted its expanding support for refugees and displaced people worldwide on World Refugee Day, with the Kingdom’s assistance to refugees, visitors and displaced communities reaching $23.761 billion as humanitarian programs continue across dozens of countries. The latest ef»»»
UAE weather: Temperatures to hit 49°C as rain, fog loom this week
The UAE is expected to experience hot and generally fair weather this week, with temperatures reaching as high as 49°C in inland areas, while humidity, fog and a chance of rainfall are forecast in some regions, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said on Monday. The NCM said fair conditions wo»»»
Ex-Polish PM Miller says Ukraine should return MiGs and tanks amid honor row
Ukrainian officials protesting Warsaw’s revocation of Vladimir Zelensky’s state honor should also return the military equipment supplied by Poland, including MiG fighter jets and tanks, former Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller has said. “Since everyone is so eager to return what they received, le»»»
Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay
Miami Gardens, United States: World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain. Cape Verde took a surprise 21st-minute lead as Kevin Pina scored their first World Cup goal from»»»
'Encouraging progress made' says Qatar after US-Iran talks
Lucerne: The first session of high level talks under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding have concluded in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with the participation of representatives from the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States of America, and the two mediating parties, the S»»»
What you should know about moving between UAE dirhams and digital assets
As digital assets continue to gain attention globally, many UAE residents are looking to better understand how digital asset platforms connect with traditional banking systematically. Binance has launched a regulated UAE dirham deposit and withdrawal solution that enables users in the UAE to move f»»»
MOI launches search operation for 18 missing at Ras Laffan Industrial City incident
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a search operation for 18 missing individuals in the operation incident at Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. The total number of injured in the incident has reached 54, the ministry added. The Ministry o»»»
MOSCOW BLOG: Ukrainian drone strikes spark fuel fears in the Russian capital
Ukraine has once more brought the war to Russia’s capital, launching its biggest drone strike against Moscow since the start of the conflict, causing what may be extensive damage to the city’s main oil refinery and sparking fears of fuel shortages. Nearly 200 drones struck targets across the city, »»»
Brent crude drops to $79: Oil markets mixed as Iran, Israel announce halt of offensive, easing war fears
Oil prices were mixed in Asian trading Monday as markets weighed fresh Middle East de-escalation signals against lingering supply and security risks, with WTI edging up while Brent fell sharply and Murban also slipped, as of 10:33 am Tokyo time on June 22, 2026. WTI crude was quoted at $75.91 a bar»»»
Ship traffic slows as Strait of Hormuz uncertainty deepens
Dubai: Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to slow on Sunday as uncertainty persisted over the status of the vital shipping lane, with Washington and Tehran offering sharply different accounts of whether the waterway remains open. The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a key issue in on»»»
US-Iran talks enter second day amid Trump threats, Strait of Hormuz dispute
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/DUBAI: US-Iran negotiations entered a second day on Monday as both sides sought to preserve a fragile ceasefire agreement despite fresh tensions triggered by President Donald Trump’s threats to resume military action against Tehran and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. V»»»
UAE's under-15 social media ban: What TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X must do and penalties if they don't
Abu Dhabi: TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and X now have up to 12 months to overhaul how they handle young users in the UAE or face administrative penalties and the risk of being penalised with restrictions in the country. The UAE Cabinet's recent resolution banning children under 15 from so»»»
UAE residents are still borrowing, but what they spend on is changing
Dubai: UAE consumers continue to borrow, but their choices are changing as higher interest rates, rising living costs, and economic uncertainty push households to prioritise affordability. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Bankers and financial analysts Gulf News spoke w»»»
Beyond plastic: The next circular economy challenge
In the UAE, the circular economy conversation has, for too long, been disproportionately focused on plastic. Single-use bans, recycled content mandates, and material substitution strategies have shaped much of the policy agenda and corporate sustainability narrative. This focus has delivered visibl»»»
Israeli military says killed two near West Bank settlement
Israel's military said Sunday that they had killed two people who threw Molotov cocktails near the West Bank settlement of Karmei Tzur. Soldiers moved against a group of people burning tyres and throwing petrol bombs towards the settlement, the military said in a statement. They killed two and neut»»»
Syria president denies wanting to intervene in Lebanon after Trump remarks
DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa denied on Sunday that his country sought to intervene militarily in Lebanon where Israel and Hezbollah are at war, after US President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested Damascus could get involved.“We are looking for economic channels between Lebanon and Sy»»»
S.C. attorney general candidate hospitalized days before GOP runoff - UPI.com
South Carolina attorney general candidate David Stumbo announced over the weekend had been briefly hospitalized only days before a Republican Party runoff election scheduled for Tuesday. Photo courtesy South Carolina 8th Judicial Circuit June 21 (UPI) -- A candidate for South Carolina's attorney ge»»»
Abu Dhabi to host the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit 2026
Abu Dhabi: The second edition of the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit 2026 will open in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, bringing together about 3,000 policymakers, business executives and industry experts to exa»»»
Brexit pushed UK firms beyond Europe and Dubai turned it into £25bn trade
Dubai: Ten years after the Brexit referendum, Dubai has become one of the clearest beneficiaries of Britain’s search for growth beyond Europe, with UK-UAE trade reaching £25 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The added f»»»
QFFD, UNHCR raise awareness about challenges facing refugees
QNA Doha Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Doha and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), celebrated World Refugee Day by organising the “Together for Refugees” event at the College of Islamic Studies at »»»
7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
CHICAGO: A spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening, police say, prompting President Donald Trump to renew his call for a military intervention in the nation's third-largest city. “Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could ma»»»
Trump says repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday work would begin "immediately" on fixing his beleaguered renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which as been blighted with algae and peeling paint. Trump has championed a makeover for the 610-meter-long pool, bringing in contractors to dra»»»
Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone leaves several injured
A "technical incident" led to an explosion Sunday in Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone, causing some injuries, the Gulf state's interior ministry said. "An internal explosion occurred in one of the factories in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area following a technical incident," the ministry said. Get »»»
Miguel apologises to fans, says Al Annabi gearing up for Bosnia & Herzegovina match
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s national football team is doing its best to overcome the setback of their unexpected big loss to Canada in their last Group B game at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Defender Pedro Miguel, while speaking to reporters at the team’s base camp in Santa Clara on Sunday, apolo»»»
Doha Design District unveils‘Mada and Sada’ platform
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, powered by Msheireb Propertie has launched ‘Mada and Sada’, an immersive creative platform and spatial experience that invites visitors not just to witness art, but also to understand how it com»»»
Qatar Charity inaugurates solidarity market in Mauritania
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated a solidarity market in Toujounine district of Nouakchott, Mauritania, to support vulnerable and low-income families and improve their living conditions. The project, funded by donors in Qatar, benefits about 60 families and includes 62 sm»»»
Firefighters cite progress against sprawling LA warehouse blaze - UPI.com
Drone video released Saturday showed plumes of smoke emanating from a warehouse east of downtown Los Angeles as firefighters battled the sprawling blaze for a third day. Image courtesy Los Angeles Fire Department/Facebook June 21 (UPI) -- Firefighters battling a massive fire at a Los Angeles wareho»»»
Syria arrests former general, three others in crackdown on Assad-era abuses
DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities have arrested a former military officer and three other individuals accused of crimes committed during the rule of former president Bashar Assad, as part of an expanding campaign against remnants of the deposed regime, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. The In»»»
Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent off
Los Angeles: Belgium were held to a scoreless draw by Iran in a frustrating encounter Sunday that saw the Red Devils reduced to 10 men and facing the possibility of group-stage elimination for a second straight World Cup. A star-studded though ageing lineup including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Luka»»»
Iran’s General Qaani to Israeli Army: If You Don’t Withdraw from South Lebanon, Epic of Year 2000 Will Be Repeated - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s General Qaani to Israeli Army: If You Don’t Withdraw from South Lebanon, Epic of Year 2000 Will Be Repeated 22-06-2026 00:02 AM Brig»»»
170 countries adopt 900 measures to contain energy prices —IMF
AMMAN — Governments around the world have introduced nearly 900 measures across about 170 countries to contain energy prices since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, according to a new policy tracker released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The conflict in the Middle East has rene»»»
Trump-backed de la Espriella or leftist Cepeda? Colombians elect a new president
Colombians are heading to the polls this Sunday to elect a new president. The frontrunner is Abelardo de la Esperiella. He has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups. His challenger is leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, he argues for modifying the current peace plan, whic»»»
QatarEnergy confirms operational incident at Ras Laffan Industrial City
Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy confirmed that there was an operational incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City which resulted in an explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility in the evening hours of Sunday, June 21, 2026. Emergency response teams were deployed»»»
Walla Hebrew website: The “Israeli” army estimates that Hezbollah has reestablished a surveillance and intelligence-gathering network opposite the Blue Line in southern Lebanon and is conducting nighttime operations to identify senior field command positions and launch attacks against them - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Walla Hebrew website: The “Israeli” army estimates that Hezbollah has reestablished a surveillance and intelligence-gathering network oppos»»»
Some southern Lebanon residents trickle back as fighting pauses
NABATIEH: Some south Lebanon residents cautiously headed back to their hometowns on Sunday after fighting paused between Israel and Hezbollah the previous evening, even as Lebanon's army warned locals to delay returns. In the southern city of Nabatieh, AFP correspondents saw just a few residents tr»»»
Internal explosion in Ras Laffan Industrial Area factory, no injuries or leaks recorded: MoI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) reported on Sunday that an internal explosion occurred in one of the factories in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, with civil defense teams responding to the incident. MoI added that no injuries or leaks were recorded.»»»
Reconstruction, energy drive renewed Syria-Germany ties
DAMASCUS: Economic relations between Syria and Germany have gained momentum in 2026, reflecting efforts by both countries to strengthen cooperation in key sectors, including energy, reconstruction and infrastructure. The growing engagement comes amid mutual interest in exploring economic opportunit»»»
Israeli forces detain 7 Palestinians in Ramallah
RAMALLAH: Israeli forces detained seven Palestinians during predawn raids across several areas of the Ramallah governorate in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, according to local sources. Sources said Israeli troops detained Bashir Al-Mukhtar, Amin Farah, Yahya Farah, Jamal Yasser, and Awad Jamal f»»»
Trump-Meloni feud escalates over Iran policy and US bases in Italy
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his claim that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sought a photo op with him to get her “numbers up” after refusing to support the US in its war with Iran. The latest exchange follows a dispute sparked by comments Trump made in a phone interview with»»»
Video: Iran skips photo-op at US–Iran talks after Trump’s latest threats
High-level US–Iran talks in Switzerland got off to a tense and symbolic start after the Iranian delegation refused to take part in a planned handshake and joint photo-op with American officials, following fresh threats from US President Donald Trump. The move escalated diplomatic friction at the Bu»»»
Spain beats Saudi Arabia 4-0 FIFA World Cup 2026
Atlanta: Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in the match that took place Sunday at Atlanta Stadium in the second round of Group H in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico until July 19. Spain's four goals were scored by Mikel Oyarzabal (21st and 24th minutes), Lamine »»»
Tax authorities less likely to engage in traditional in person tax inspections
Poland’s tax administration is increasingly verifying companies through simplified checking procedures rather than traditional tax or customs audits, according to a report by MDDP and the Lewiatan Confederation. In 2025, the tax office carried out nearly 2.3 million such procedures, opening an aver»»»
Jordan, Algeria meet in bid to rescue World Cup hopes
DOHA: Jordan and Algeria will look to revive their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns when they meet in a crucial Group J clash tomorrow at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The match, scheduled for 6:00am (Qatar time), will be the third fixture in Group J, which also includes Argentina and Austria. W»»»
Russia cuts fuel sales to public in Crimea - UPI.com
Smoke billows in the background following a reported Ukrainian drone attack on a fuel facility in Moscow on Thursday. Photo by Stringer/EPA June 21 (UPI) -- The Russian government on Sunday halted fuel sales to civilians and businesses not considered vital to functioning and security in Crimea. Ser»»»
Digital Dubai boosts global city ranking to top 5 with Dh1 trillion value: Brand Finance
A study by global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has highlighted the strategic role of Digital Dubai in reinforcing Dubai’s position among the world’s most powerful place brands, ranking fifth globally with a brand value of nearly Dh1 trillion. The report identified Digital Dubai as a ma»»»
MSMEDA finances industrial projects worth over EGP 3bn in 2022-2026: CEO
Bassel Rahmy, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), said that the strong support the agency receives from the political leadership has contributed to a significant increase in financing volumes. He noted that productive projects accounted for»»»
Major announcements incoming: PM Magyar calls extraordinary cabinet meeting, says V4 is revived
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced an extraordinary government meeting for Monday, followed by a parliamentary group session, while hinting at significant political and institutional changes to be unveiled in Parliament. In a brief but intriguing Facebook post published on Sunday, »»»
Review: ‘Swapped’ – animated comedy film
Boredom hit late one night and I found myself browsing Netflix for my next comfort watch. I skipped the romcoms and old favorites for “Swapped,” a body-swap animation from Nathan Greno, the director of “Tangled,” one of my favorite animated films of all time. As the credits rolled for “Swapped,” I »»»