Imagine a prescription that instantly lowers your heart rate, flushes stress hormones from your blood, costs absolutely nothing, and comes with zero negative side effects. If it was invented today, it would be a multi-billion-dollar medical breakthrough. Instead, it’s an ancient practice that’s bee»»»

NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party banged steel plates with spoons in a protest Saturday to demand the resignation of the education minister over allegations of examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks. The protest near Parliament in New Delhi by hundreds of stu»»»

KINSHASA: The ​Democratic Republic of Congo said ‌on ‌Saturday ​the ‌number ⁠of ​confirmed Ebola ⁠cases in the country ⁠had ‌risen ‌to ​956, ‌including 247 ‌deaths. On Friday, ‌confirmed cases were at ⁠933, ⁠and deaths were 245. At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for di»»»

TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup. Four minutes into stoppage time, Undav received a pass from Felix Nmecha in front of the net and rifled it past Ivor»»»

Social media platform X has declined to remove a post by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling for the destruction of Lebanon, despite its rules prohibiting threats and incitement targeting people on the basis of ethnicity, national origin or religion. Published on Friday, the »»»

One person was killed after two freight trains collided during shunting operations in Munich, Germany, in the early hours of Saturday. The fatal accident occurred hours after a similar rail collision left one passenger dead and dozens seriously injured in the UK. A video shared by one of the witnes»»»

In a significant turn of events, Egypt’s recent accession to the BRICS alliance has set the stage for a transformative period in the nation’s automotive industry. This development comes amid a series of strategic agreements signed to rejuvenate Egypt’s industrial and commercial landscape, promising»»»

Toronto: Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice as Germany booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a dramatic comeback victory over Côte d'Ivoire in Toronto yesterday. The Ivorians looked set to progress after Franck Kessie gave them the lead midway through the first half, but U»»»

DPA Houston Netherlands forward Brian Brobbey justified the decision to bring him into the starting line-up with two poacher’s goals in a 5-1 World Cup stroll over Sweden on Saturday. Cody Gakpo also netted a double in Houston to boost the three-times runners-up, with Anthony Elanga’s goal for 4-1 »»»

QNA Doha Qatar Chamber organised a Qatar-German roundtable titled “Qatar and North Rhine-Westphalia: Connecting Markets and Creating Opportunities,” aimed at strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two sides and opening new avenues for private-sector partnerships. The event wa»»»

Tribune News Network Mexico City and Doha Mexico’s Ministry of Culture, through the Centro de Cultura Digital (CCD), in partnership with Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative and with the collaboration of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, unveiled Journeys to Greatness: Qatar 2022 Legacy, a »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has received a commendation from the UK-based Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) in the 2026 Health and Safety in the Workplace category at the CIHT Annual Awards ceremony in London in recognition of its efforts »»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha For decades, Qatar has remained one of Lebanon’s most reliable partners, providing sustained diplomatic, humanitarian and economic support aimed at preserving the country’s stability, sovereignty and development. As Lebanon continues to face economic challenges, political unc»»»

Darlene Regis Excitement, anticipation, and Filipino pride filled the air as the Pinoy Popstar Middle East 2026 — Qatar officially introduced its Top 15 finalists during a press conference at Kylin Restaurant. The event brought together media representatives, organisers, and partners to celebrate F»»»

Darlene Regis In celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day, PAPAWIS QLAB organised a community sports and cultural event that brought together Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipino community across Qatar. The event featured friendly competitions in Pickleball and Badminton while »»»

Tribune News Network Doha UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and Qatar Charity (QC) signed two agreements worth QR3,079,324 (approximately US$ 844,808) to support more than 15,000 vulnerable displaced people in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. The agreements were signed in Doha by Ahmed Mohs»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Qatar His Excellency Nirav Patel has praised the efforts made by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) in protecting sea turtles and preserving coastal ecosystems, while appreciating the level of field and scientific wor»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Rugby Football Club (DRFC) was delighted to welcome Irish international rugby player and DRFC alumna, Erin King, for a special training session with the club’s ladies and girls on Sunday at Doha Sports Park. King, an Irish international player and captain, returned to»»»

QNA Doha The 38th Doha Theatre Festival, organised by the Theatre Affairs Center of the Ministry of Culture, is set to commence today and run for four days, featuring performances by amateur theatre groups. Three plays by amateur groups will compete at the Al Mayassa Theatre in the Qatar National C»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Embassy of Malaysia in Qatar hosted the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Alumni Gala and Networking Event on Tuesday bringing together alumni, diplomats, government officials and members of the business community to celebrate decades of international coopera»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha India has welcomed the understanding between the United States and Iran to end the recent conflict in West Asia with the Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul praising Qatar’s decisive diplomatic intervention and reaffirming India’s unwavering support for Qatar’s efforts to pr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Institution of Engineers (India) Qatar Chapter (IEI QC) recently organised a thought-provoking webinar on the topic, “Enterprise AI Governance & Risk Management”. IEI QC is a leading professional organisation dedicated to advancing engineering practices for the enginee»»»

Three hikers were found dead in two separate incidents this week along the North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, with all three having succumbed to extreme heat by the time emergency services arrived. Photo by U.S. National Parks Service June 20 (UPI) -- The National Parks Se»»»

Doha Qatar Charity (QC) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) signed two agreements to support more than 15,000 vulnerable forcibly displaced people in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. The two agreements were signed by Ahmed Mohsen, UNHCR Representative to the State of Qatar, and Nawaf Abd»»»

Canberra Vast stretches of coral reefs around the globe are still sufficiently intact to withstand and recover from climate change-induced effects through the middle of the century, a recent international scientific study has revealed. However, the findings of this report bolster hopes for the futu»»»

HOUSTON: An early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands cruise to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch delivered the performance coach Ronald Koeman had demanded af»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Two systems of violence — one entrenched in the occupied West Bank and enabled by the Israeli state, the other born of Gaza’s ruin and enforced by Hamas — are closing in on the same population from opposite directions, the chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inqui»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council of the State of Qatar announced the release of a survey aimed at evaluating “the services provided by ministries and other government institutions.” The National Planning Council said that it appreciates the public's cooperation in taking the time to fill »»»

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa continued to attract fresh capital and strategic backing this week, with funding rounds, acquisitions and investments across sectors including artificial intelligence, fintech, and logistics. UAE-based data and artificial intelligence company»»»

A severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents ​in Italy. Temperatures climbed to record levels, and are set to hit 40°C (105.0 °F). Details by Shirli Sitbon.»»»

Los Angeles, United States: The Netherlands put one foot in the World Cup knockout rounds with a stylish 5-1 demolition of Sweden on Saturday as Germany prepared to take on the Ivory Coast with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32. Sweden, themselves 5-1 winners against Tunisia in their ope»»»

Aleppo, June 20 (SANA) Syria’s Civil Aviation and Air Transport Authority said Saturday that Air Arabia UAE is set to launch direct flights between Sharjah and Aleppo on July 4. The Authority said the new route will strengthen air links between Syria and the UAE and offer travelers more options, im»»»

Berlin: American Jessica Pegula rallied past world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-7 (4/7), 6-0 to reach the final of the Berlin WTA grass-court tournament for the second time. The world number four will bid for her 12th WTA title, her second on the Berlin grass after her 2024 victory, against Cz»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Saturday demanded that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces immediately halt its assault on the city of El Obeid, warning of an imminent risk of mass atrocities as the paramilitary group masses reinforcements around the city. Council members said they were alarmed »»»

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society has claimed in a statement that, according to data from the Ministry of Education, 65 high-school students are currently in Israeli custody and have been unable to take this year’s secondary school examinations. The incarcerated students, the society sai»»»

DOHA: Japan and Tunisia will face off in a crucial Group F encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday, with both teams eager to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stage after contrasting results in their opening matches. The match, scheduled for 7am (Qatar time) at Monterrey Stad»»»

Washington: US Central Command confirmed that commercial ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased today as US forces continue their operations in the region to support freedom of navigation. In a statement on X, the Command said that commercial ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz r»»»

Cairo: The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced today that its archaeological mission successfully discovered two tombs dating back to the Early Dynastic Period, along with several burials from the Predynastic and Late Periods, in the Gebel El-Teir area in Minya governorate, south»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) will begin implementing temporary traffic diversions and partial closures from Sunday as work gets under way to redevelop the Imran Bin Tareem and Ahmed Bin Hadeed roundabouts into permanent signal-controlled intersections. The project is pa»»»

Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar praised Shifa Al-Orman Cancer Hospital in Luxor as a successful model of cooperation between the state and civil society organisations in delivering healthcare services. Speaking at an event marking the hospital’s 10th anniversary, Abdel Ghaffar highlighted its »»»

ATHENS: Greek ‌authorities ordered the evacuation of two settlements on ​Evia Island on Saturday and deployed dozens of firefighters, planes and helicopters to battle a major wildfire there. In a statement, ‌the country's ‌firefighting department ​said 88 ‌firefighters ⁠and ​volunteers were ⁠workin»»»

Investigators and police officers work at the scene where two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford, Britain, Friday. A train driver has died and at least 80 people have been injured in the crash. According to the ambulance service 33 of the injured are in a serious condition. Nine are»»»

Rome: Former Ballon d'Or and World Cup winner Ronaldinho is set to come out of retirement aged 46 to play for Ravenna in the Italian third tier, according to reports in Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport. The sports daily said that Ronaldinho was scheduled to sign a deal in Miami on Tuesday and tha»»»

JEDDAH: The cultural and historical links between Taif and Historic Jeddah were explored in a recent session at the Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah, also known as Al-Balad. Titled “Majlis Jeddah: The Essence of Taif in Historic Jeddah,” the event brought together heritage specialists, artists, an»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has urged motorists and members of the public to avoid leaving potentially hazardous items inside vehicles during the summer months, warning that extreme temperatures can increase the risk of fires and other safety incidents. The warning comes as part of the force's Safe»»»

Dubai: Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw has produced multiple winners, with several players claiming cash rewards. In Draw No. 260620, the winning numbers selected from the Days section were 9, 20, 6, 15, 17, 7, while the winning number from the Months section was 4. Meanwhile, th»»»

CALIFORNIA, USA: Awer Mabil’s face quickly turned to pure joy. He beamed and fought his emotions, a reaction Australia’s veteran forward hardly could have seen coming. It had nothing to do with a soccer result, either. But rather a reflection that took him back to his tumultuous youth as a refugee »»»

WASHINGTON: Days after scoring ‌in Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq, Norway defender Leo Ostigard has become a father, following the birth of his first child over FaceTime as he continues his World Cup campaign with the squad. Ostigard, who has been receiving parenting tips from teammate Erling Haaland, »»»

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Hezbollah’s Military Media released a video on Saturday showing an Ababil strike drone targeting an Israeli Merkava tank in the southern Lebanese town of Tayr Harfa. The one-minute video, dated June 11, shows an FPV drone carrying out a direct strike on the tank. It also appears to capture a previo»»»