Karantinata, a port in the Varna region, has received the international Blue Flag award for the first time in 2026. Lyudmila Todorova of Port Karantinata told BTA that the initiative to apply for the distinction came from the port's director, Lachezar Bratoev. Todorova prepared the required documen»»»

Cairo: The 111th session of the Committee for Educational Programs for Arab Students in the Occupied Arab Territories commenced at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo, Sunday, under the chairmanship of Palestine. Over the course of five days, the committee will discuss the challenges impos»»»

Doha: Weather inshore until 6:00 am on Monday will be fine, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, It will be fine weather, the report added. Winds inshore will be Northwesterly - Northeasterly 05 - 15 KT. Offshore, winds will be mainly Northwesterly -Southwesterl»»»

Doha: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has affirmed that its commitment to investing in national specialized workforces is the core pillar of advancing health and social services and the quality of care afforded to segments of society. Addressing a recognition ceremony to award recipients»»»

Montmeló, Spain: Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak. The seven-time world champion finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, while Antonelli w»»»

Karantinata, a port in the Varna region, has received the international Blue Flag award for the first time in 2026. Lyudmila Todorova of Port Karantinata told BTA that the initiative to apply for the distinction came from the port's director, Lachezar Bratoev. Todorova prepared the required documen»»»

Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has announced free public parking across the emirate in observance of the Hijri New Year, offering motorists relief during the holiday period. All public parking will be free of charge on Monday, June 15, as part of the holiday arrangements. The exemption al»»»

Doha: Jordan Clarkson made history as the first Filipino-American player to win an NBA championship after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Knicks secured their first NBA title in 53 years, since 1973»»»

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: At least six people died Sunday after two helicopters collided mid-air in western Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian firefighters said. "Reports indicate that the helicopters collided in mid-air and crashed into the parking lot of an electric car dealership, igniting a fire that engu»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's main stock index closed higher on Sunday, gaining 62.40 points to end the session at 11,104.02 points, with total trading value reaching SAR 4.2 billion. A total of 202 million shares were traded. Shares of 199 companies advanced, while 62 companies closed lower. The parallel»»»

London: Britain and Japan on Sunday sealed a sweeping economic and technological partnership, expected to generate over £18 billion ($24 billion) in investment, during a visit to London by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Takaichi held talks at his Dow»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has launched the season for the hatching and release of juvenile hawksbill sea turtles into their natural habitat at Fuwairit Beach. The move is part of the nation’s efforts to protect biodiversity and conserve endangered marine species. I»»»

NEW DELHI: Indian lawmakers denounced on Sunday the lack of a US apology over the killing of three seafarers off the coast of Oman, as another sailor died from medical complications aboard a vessel stranded in the region amid the US blockade. Aditya Sharma, a cadet, Shivanand Chaurashiya, a fitter,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has established itself as one of the world's leading specialized security organizations for major international sporting events, building on years of operational experience, advanced training, and continuous development. Its growing international »»»

Doha, Qatar: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has been accorded the Excellence Award by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) during the "From Adoption to Impact" event, in recognition of its efforts to strengthen national capabilities and build cybersecurity expertise. On behalf of Ashghal, th»»»

Doha, June 14 (QNA) - The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), recently held a national meeting that brought together representatives from various entities and institutions concerned with eye health in the State of Qatar to enhance cooperation and coordination in implementing national priorities in th»»»

Kuwait Airways on Sunday launched its first commercial flights to the Greek island of Mykonos, operating twice-weekly services on Sundays and Thursdays as part of its 2026 summer schedule. Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdulwahab Al Shatti said the new route reflects the airline’s commitment to ex»»»

Doha: Old Doha Port has launched an integrated summer programme featuring enhanced visitor access, reduced parking rates, and a variety of sports and marine activities across the destination during the summer season. From June 15 to October 15, 2026, vehicles will be allowed access to roads within »»»

Iran said on Sunday there was "no point" in peace talks with the United States, accusing it of failing to uphold its commitments and casting doubt on a deal that Donald Trump had insisted would be signed imminently. The latest hurdle came hours after Israel -- which launched the war alongside the U»»»

Thunderstorms and rainfall are expected to continue across parts of southwestern Saudi Arabia through this week, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said light to moderate rain is forecast over the highlands of the Jazan, Asir, Al Baha and Mecca regions, with weather conditions »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) organized a lecture and workshop within the Qatar Contemporary History series, which shed light on the methodologies for documenting and writing Qatar's contemporary history, as part of the Library's efforts to strengthen skills in historical research and a»»»

Dubai: Indian seafarers working on commercial vessels near Iran and the Strait of Hormuz have reported distress calls and alleged they are being targeted amid escalating maritime tensions in the region, while hundreds of sailors remain stranded at sea for months, according to official and crew acco»»»

Doha, Qatar: The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in May 2026 amounted to QAR 1,732,085,265. Data from the real estate analytical bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice revealed that ,425 real esta»»»

Hungary’s labour market is entering a critical period as demographic decline, labour shortages and slow workplace adoption of artificial intelligence combine to create what business leaders describe as a “perfect storm”. Experts speaking at the Business Summit organised by Prohuman Group, the Hunga»»»

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), launched today, Sunday, June 14. 2026, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat, the "Gulf Legislation Platform". The platform is one of the initiatives designed to elevate legislative integration among the GCC states by enabling the review of unifi»»»

Cybersecurity took another step towards becoming a strategic pillar of Egypt’s digital economy after the official inauguration of a new Cybersecurity Innovation Lab at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Smart Village. The facility forms part of the WE Innova»»»

Dubai: Years ago, conversations about money in many households were often limited to expenses, bills, and making it to the end of the month. Today, money has become part of a much broader discussion, one linked to quality of life, a sense of security, and the ability to plan for the future with con»»»

Dubai: Investors from the Gulf are expected to join the bidding for one of Europe’s largest steelmaking assets after a Romanian court approved the relaunch of the sale process for Liberty Galati, Southeast Europe’s biggest integrated steel plant, with a starting price of €463 million ($535 million)»»»

Abu Dhabi Police has announced new recruitment opportunities for UAE nationals to join its ranks under the “Security Elite” initiative, opening multiple specialised roles across security and field operations. The recruitment drive includes positions such as Security Response Patrol Officer, Special»»»

NIZI:After the Kpangba displacement camp ​became the first in this part of war-torn Congo to record deaths from Ebola two weeks ago, health workers rushed to trace those who had come into contact with the deceased to break chains of transmission.But the workers — from the provincial health ministry»»»

LONDON: British anti-Islam ‌activist Tommy Robinson said he was detained at Heathrow Airport on Saturday and had his ​phone seized, after a week when he posted heavily online about racist and anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said on X he »»»

Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai: A fierce controversy has erupted over the Punjab government’s repossession of the historic Ewing Hall in Lahore’s Anarkali district, triggering protests from Forman Christian College University (FCCU), herita»»»

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Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of 2,193 people under a series of decrees published in the country's Official Gazette, Kuwait Today, as the Gulf state continues its review of nationality files. The decrees, published on Sunday, state that Kuwaiti citizenship will also be withdrawn from individua»»»

The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has urged employers and workers to follow heat safety measures during the summer, identifying five key warning signs of heat stress and four essential preventive steps as part of its “Safety in the Heat” programme. The centre said the initiative aims to raise awar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has been honoured with six prestigious awards at the International Sustainability Awards 2026, organised by Awards International, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact and operational excellence across its institutions and initiatives.»»»

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MADINAH: The date market in Madinah is seeing increased activity with the start of the rutab season and early harvests from farms in Wadi Al-Safra and nearby western villages. Several rutab varieties have begun arriving, with supplies expected to rise in the coming days, according to a report. Diff»»»

A young man who had recently returned from the Gulf was found hanging from the ceiling at his girlfriend’s rented house in Perumanna, Kozhikode. The deceased, identified as Shawad Anwar (26), a resident of Kozhikode, was discovered on Friday morning. According to Manorama News, police said prelimin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn of the Kingdom of Thailand, on the death of his daughter, HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati.»»»

Dubai: They came to build a better life. They go home as the reason for a grief that cuts across borders. As the bodies of seven Indian and Sri Lankan expat workers killed in last Sunday's devastating Emirates Road minibus crash were embalmed one after the other late on Friday evening, colleagues, »»»

EJAE performs "DNA" with Andrea Bocelli as Lisa opens World Cup stage and BTS heads to final halftime show Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and K-pop star EJAE perform the official FIFA World Cup anthem, "DNA" before the opening game of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa at Aztec Stadiu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi met in Doha today with HE Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, the Minister of Energy and Minerals of the Sultanate of Oman. Discussions during the meeting dealt with energy relations and cooperation between Qatar and Oman and mean»»»

Magura, Bangladesh: Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams in a country that has never qualified for the World Cup. However, one man stands out not only for choosing a less-favoured team, but also for the shee»»»

Fujairah: Rainfall swept parts of the UAE's eastern region on Sunday, bringing an unusual midsummer weather scene to a country where temperatures are forecast to approach 47C in the coming days. Light to moderate showers were reported along the Khorfakkan Road and areas near Sheikh Khalifa Road lea»»»

Ajman Municipality has confirmed temporary adjustments to public services in observance of the Hijri New Year 1448 AH, including closures of key service centres and a city-wide parking exemption. All Customer Happiness Centres across Ajman will remain closed on June 15, with normal operations set t»»»

Zurich: FIFA confirmed Sunday that a technical glitch occurred during the Qatar-Switzerland match, held in San Francisco as part of the opening round of Group B in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. FIFA clarified, in a statement p»»»

Damascus, June 14 (SANA) Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Damascus on Sunday at the head of a high-level ministerial delegation for talks with Syrian officials, as the two neighboring countries seek to expand cooperation across a range of sectors. The del»»»

Tehran's international airport suspended all incoming flights after Iranian missile strikes on Israel, local media said Sunday. "The civil aviation authority announced the suspension of all flights bound for the airport until further notice," said Iranian press agency Mehr - the latest closure for »»»