SABIS expands internationally accredited school network across UAE, Gulf
With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»
Vucic speaks with Iran's Pezeshkian by phone
BELGRADE - In a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia welcomed the cessation of armed conflicts and courageous political decisions leading to a calming of tensions, dialogue and lasting peace, as well as to continued discus»»»
Iran Says ‘Commitment for Commitment’ is Guiding Principle of Talks with US
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the guiding principle in talks between Iran and the United States is “commitment for commitment,” emphasizing that Tehran will closely monitor the other side’s implementation of its commitments and will employ all available means to ensure that thos»»»
Qatar Rail announces temporary suspension of Lusail Tram services starting June 26
Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) announced a temporary suspension of Lusail Tram services from June 26 until July 5, 2026, to facilitate improvement works across the network. In a statement issued on Sunday, the company said the temporary suspension is being implemented in coordination with the »»»
Pakistani Embassy expresses sorrow, offers condolences over Ras Laffan Industrial City incident
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, which resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries. The embassy extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and praye»»»
Spanish Embassy expresses condolences, solidarity with Qatar over Ras Laffan factory explosion
Doha, Qatar: The Spanish Embassy in Qatar has conveyed its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, following the operational incident which caused the explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on the evening hours of Sunday, June 21, 202»»»
South Lebanon building damage estimated at $1.38 bn: survey
BEIRUT: Direct damage to buildings in south Lebanon in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah is estimated at around $1.38 billion, a UN agency and Lebanese research center said on Monday. “In total, 11,095 buildings were completely destroyed, impacting 17,891 housing units, while 2,242 buildi»»»
Egypt expresses solidarity with Qatar following Ras Laffan factory explosion
Cairo: The Arab Republic of Egypt affirmed Monday its full solidarity with the State of Qatar, following the incident that occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City, and the resulting injuries. In a statement, Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Egypt stands with the Sta»»»
The man who knew, but didn't say: Alan Greenspan (1926-2026)
BusinessUnited States of AmericaThe man who knew, but didn't say: Alan Greenspan (1926-2026)Insa WredeAlan Greenspan’s reputation as head of the US Federal Reserve was legendary — not least because of his reputation for convoluted statements. However, the 2008/9 financial crisis took a toll on his »»»
Pakistan at the Center of US-Iran Peace Talks in Switzerland
The first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland is now complete. The takeaways: a joint statement, a coordinated roadmap, and a clear division of roles. Pakistan served as the lead mediator, with Qatar in a supporting capacity. Meanwhile, the R-4 nations met in Cairo to consolidate regional backing»»»
Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse – Ya Libnan
Share: Displaced people react, as they make their way back to their home in southern Lebanon following an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, in Qasmiyeh, Tyre district, Lebanon, June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra A ceasefire largely held in Lebanon on Monday as the country experienced the l»»»
President Petro accuses Israel of hacking after pro-US rival wins Colombian election
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused Israel of hacking the presidential election, claiming that changes to election servers allowed outsiders to manipulate voting data. He made the remarks after right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella won the presidential election on Sunday »»»
LA school Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns amid FBI probe - UPI.com
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho interacts with students in a classroom at Marlton School in Los Angeles on August 15, 2022. Carvalho submitted his resignation to the LAUSD school board on Sunday. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA-EFE June 22 (UPI) -- The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unif»»»
Ukrainian Businessman Oleg Nevzorov Questioned by Police in Varna, Not Detained
Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov appeared for questioning by police in Varna and has not been detained, said the Director of the Varna Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, Tsvetan Pirovski, at a briefing in the Bulgarian seaside city on Monday. Pirovski added that procedural and inv»»»
Bulgaria and UNICEF Reaffirm Partnership to Advance Child Welfare and Reduce Poverty
Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova and UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria Christina de Bruin discussed the continuation of partnership between Bulgaria and UNICEF in developing policies to support children and families. Both praised the cooperation to date and highlighted Bulgaria’s»»»
No leak detected after Ras Laffan incident: MoI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior clarifies that the incident that occurred at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City, due to a technical malfunction during operations, resulted in the death of 13 people and 66 injuries, among people of different nationalities. MoI added that immediately after»»»
Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens, says energy minister
DOHA: A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66 others, the Gulf state’s energy minister said on Monday, one of the deadliest accidents at a Gulf energy facility. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which Saad Al-Kaabi said was “an accident and not sabotag»»»
Longtime Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100 - UPI.com
1 of 5 | TV Journalist Andrea Mitchell and her husband Alan Greenspan pose arrive on the red carpet as they arrive at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for a gala evening for the 2011 Honorees, in Washington. Greenspan died Monday at age 100. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo »»»
Oman joins the Gulf race for global investors with easier residency rules.
Dubai: Oman has introduced sweeping changes to its residency framework for foreign property owners and investors, allowing eligible applicants to obtain visas and residence permits without the need for a local sponsor, in a move aimed at strengthening the sultanate's appeal as a destination for lon»»»
QatarEnergy confirms 13 dead, 66 injured in Ras Laffan Industrial City incident
Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy held a press conference today, June 22, 2026, in Doha following the operational incident which caused the explosion and fire at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on the evening hours of Sunday, June 21, 2026. Speaking at a press conference i»»»
South Sudan announces date for long-delayed national polls
JUBA: South Sudan will hold elections on December 22, its electoral commission promised Monday, after years of repeated delays and despite an increasingly dire security situation. International observers have warned of a return to full-blown conflict as government forces under President Salva Kiir »»»
Vance says US-Iran talks lay ‘good foundation’ for final peace deal
* High-level talks ended early on Monday* Technical meetings to continue this week* Oil prices resume drop after progress on talks reported* Violence in Lebanon has abated since late on SaturdayBUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland, June 22 : US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday talks with Iranian officia»»»
Interior Ministry Spends Road Safety Funding on Repair of Regional Police Departments, Purchase of Office Supplies
Funds earmarked for road accidents prevention and reducing the number of road traffic fatalities are being spent on routine repairs of regional police departments, the purchase of service uniforms and office supplies, as well as seminars and competitions such as Road Traffic Police Officer of the Y»»»
Pakistan PM commends Qatar's ‘critical support’ in US-Iran negotiations
Islamabad Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the State of Qatar's key role in facilitating dialogue between the United States of America and Iran. In a statement posted on X on Monday, Sharif expressed gratitude to Doha for "its critical suppor»»»
Deadly apartment fire in Kuwait leaves one dead and two injured
Dubai: A person was killed and two others injured after a fire broke out in an apartment inside a residential building in Kuwait's Farwaniya district on Monday, according to the General Fire Force. Firefighting teams from the Farwaniya, Subhan and Search and Rescue centres were dispatched to the sc»»»
Iran leaves message of peace after World Cup draw in Los Angeles
LONDON: The Iran national football team left a handwritten message calling for peace and friendship after their World Cup group-stage match against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. The note, left in the dressing room following the goalless draw, thanked the city for its hospitality and paid tribut»»»
‘Poisonous narrative’ surrounding Muslims in the UK emboldening far-right attacks, groups say
LONDON: A “poisonous narrative” surrounding Muslims in the UK is emboldening far-right terror attacks, Muslim groups and politicians have said in the wake of brutal attacks that took place in Edinburgh on Friday. Five men sustained injuries in the apparent anti-Muslim attacks and three required hos»»»
Alabbar says Dh5 billion earmarked for distressed projects found no takers in Dubai
Dubai: Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar and Noon and chairman of Eagle Hills, said his team had set aside Dh5 billion to acquire distressed real estate projects in Dubai after the US-Iran-Israel war broke out earlier this year. However, the veteran businessman was unable to identify a single suita»»»
Ragus: Serbia remains consistently committed to peace, respect for int'l law
BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Parliament Speaker Marina Ragus said on Monday the contemporary world was facing serious challenges to the international order, and noted that dialogue was the only path to preserving peace and stability and equal relations among states. Speaking at the 6th Think Tank Conf»»»
Iran’s Oil Spigot Could Open Soon But Hurdles Remain
Iran could recover up to 1.6 million barrels per day within four to eight weeks, independent political analyst Faisal Alshammeri told Sputnik commenting on Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi’s recent announcement that oil and petrochemical export restrictions against the Islamic Republic have been l»»»
PM, French FM discuss efforts to promote regional security and stability
Burgenstock Resort Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met on Monday with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic HE Jean-Noel Barrot at the Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland. During the meeting, the two sides »»»
SNJT: Number of attacks against journalists declined in May
Tunis, June 22 (TAP) – Violations against journalists in Tunisia decreased significantly in May 2026 compared with the previous months of the year, according to a report released Monday by the monitoring unit of the National Union of Tunisian...»»»
Armenia's Return to CSTO Would Meet Republic's Interests - Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is convinced that the resumption of Armenia's work in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) would meet the interests of the republic, and the organization remains the guarantor of regional stability, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sp»»»
Riyadh rolls out urban design guidelines
RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has begun implementing architectural and urban design guidelines for the area extending from Al-Urooba Road in the south to the Northern Ring Road in the north, within the capital’s central commercial axis. The move also includes resuming the issuance of»»»
Oman expresses solidarity with Qatar following factory explosion in Ras Laffan Industrial City
Doha, Qatar: The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the solidarity of the Sultanate of Oman with the State of Qatar following the incident during start-up of operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City that led to explosion and fire on Sunday, June 21, »»»
Indian passenger, 51, dies after falling ill on board Abu Dhabi-Bangalore flight
Abu Dhabi: An Indian passenger on his way home from the UAE died after falling seriously ill on board an Abu Dhabi-to-Bangalore flight in the early hours of Monday, leaving behind a wife and five children, including a three-month-old baby girl. The deceased has been identified as Yousafe Kunhammu, »»»
US Authorizes Iranian Oil Sales amid Talks on Final Peace Deal
The U.S. Treasury Department authorized the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil on Monday, a move promised under an agreement reached by Washington and Tehran last week. The general license, announced as the two sides continue talks aimed at reaching a final peace deal, allows the prod»»»
Jordan expresses solidarity with Qatar following factory explosion in Ras Laffan Industrial City
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's solidarity with the State of Qatar following the incident during start-up of operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, that led to the explosion and fire »»»
Vance Says Unfreezing Iranian Assets Would Benefit US, Strengthen Middle East Security
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Unfreezing Iranian assets would benefit the United States and help strengthen the security architecture in the Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday. "If Iranian assets are ever unfrozen, they're going to go to make American farmers richer and to feed the Ira»»»
Lebanese President Discusses With US Vice President Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has held a phone conversation with US Vice President JD Vance to discuss efforts to solidify the ceasefire regime between Lebanon and Israel and to end military escalation, the Lebanese presidential office said on Monday. "The conversation discussed»»»
Chinese FM highlights Iran’s ‘sovereignty, security, and national dignity’ after MoU with US - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar, Pakistan hail 'encouraging progress' in U.S.-Iran peace talks - UPI.com
U.S. Vice President JD Vance addresses diplomats at peace talks between the United States and Iran -- which were mediated by Qatar and Pakistan -- at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday. Photo by Urs Flueeler/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- Round one of two months of U.S.-Iran talks»»»
AUS celebrates record 842 graduates in largest class ever
Sharjah: American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated a historic milestone on Monday as it graduated its largest class to date, with 842 students receiving their degrees during the Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held at University City Hall in Sharjah. The ceremonies were attended by Sheikh»»»
Heavy traffic in UAE: Major congestion slows Dubai–Sharjah evening commute
Commuters faced significant delays on Monday evening as heavy congestion built up across major routes linking Dubai and Sharjah, with traffic pressure intensifying during peak travel hours. The most affected stretch included the Dubai–Sharjah entry and exit points, where vehicle queues extended acr»»»
Indians and Pakistanis among 13 killed in explosion at Qatar's LNG factory
QatarEnergy said 13 people were killed in an explosion at a facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, one of the world’s most important liquefied natural gas hubs, adding that investigations were under way to determine the cause of the incident. The company said the blast did not affect Qatar’s LNG e»»»
13 killed, 66 injured in explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub
QatarEnergy said 13 people were killed in an explosion at a facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, one of the world’s most important liquefied natural gas hubs, adding that investigations were under way to determine the cause of the incident. The company said the blast did not affect Qatar’s LNG e»»»
Jordan expresses solidarity with Qatar following explosion in Ras Laffan Industrial City
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's solidarity with the State of Qatar following the incident during start-up of operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, that led to the explosion and fire »»»
Rashmika Mandanna on stepping into the messy world of Cocktail 2: ‘Diya is not very vanilla’
Dubai: Some films entertain you for three hours. Others leave you arguing for 13 years. Cocktail is very much the latter. More than a decade after its release, Cocktail remains one of Bollywood's most hotly debated relationship dramas. Not just because of its chartbuster soundtrack, glamorous Londo»»»
Aoun: We negotiate for ourselves
President Joseph Aoun stressed Monday that Lebanon would negotiate for itself regarding the conflict with Israel. "We negotiate for ourselves, and we do not accept any other party doing so for us," Aoun said. "We welcome any assistance that comes from any country to end the war, particularly as the»»»
Construction Control Directorate Head Replaced with Delyana Panayotova
Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov appointed architect Delyana Panayotova head of the National Construction Control Directorate (DNSK), the press office of the Regional Development Ministry announced on Monday. Panayotova graduated from Sofia's University of Architecture, »»»