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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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...»»»
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, »»»
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
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Chinese FM highlights Iran’s ‘sovereignty, security, and national dignity’ after MoU with US 22-06-2026 15:48 PM Latest News Urgent News Ch»»»
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»»»
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, »»»
Syria, Turkish firm Isra Holding discuss rehabilitation of Bab al-Hawa Industrial City
Damascus, June 22 (SANA) Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry for Industrial Affairs Bassel Abdul Hannan met with a delegation from Türkiye’s Isra Holding Company to discuss cooperation in developing and rehabilitating the Bab al-Hawa Industrial City in Idlib province. The ministry said Monday o»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index holds steady to close at 11,072
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index held steady on Monday, losing just 4.27 points, or 0.04 percent, to close at 11,072.40. The total trading turnover on the benchmark index was SR3.46 billion ($924 million), with 135 stocks advancing and 118 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu»»»
Industry ministry issues 322 new industrial licenses, sees 188 factories enter production in April
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 322 new industrial licenses during April, while 188 new factories commenced production during the same month, according to a report by the ministry’s National Center for Industrial and Mining Information. The report, which mon»»»
China launches probe after media reports of contaminated diapers
Beijing: Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after local media reported that a rash-causing irritant had been found in nappies from brands including Huggies, Beijing's market watchdog said on Monday. A report from Chinese outlet Economic Information Daily last week said diapers from »»»
Indian Embassy expresses solidarity with Qatar following Ras Laffan incident
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar has expressed deep concern over the incident that occurred in Ras Laffan Industrial City on the evening of June 21, 2026, which resulted in 54 injuries, while 18 people remain missing. In a statement posted on social media, the embassy said: "At this chall»»»
Australian Envoy expresses sympathy over Ras Laffan Industrial City incident
Doha, Qatar: Australian Ambassador to Qatar, HE Shane Flanagan, expressed his sympathy following the incident during start-up of operations at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, which led to an explosion and fire on Sunday, June 21, 2026. In a social media post, the»»»
Seven PMs in 10 years: Britain’s decade of ‘chaos’
LONDON Britain will have its seventh prime minister in a decade this year after Labour leader Keir Starmer was ousted on Monday by his own party. The party’s self-inflicted wound was a trend set by the Conservatives when they were in office. Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following mon»»»
Geagea urges Vance to separate Lebanon from Iran
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea urged on Monday U.S. Vice President JD Vance to support the Lebanese state and separate the Lebanese negotiations from the U.S.-Iran talks. Geagea argued that the best way the U.S. can support Lebanon right now is by reinforcing its legitimate institutions as the»»»
Vance says US made 'very good progress' on Israel-Hezbollah 'deconfliction mechanism' during Iran talks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that “very good progress” was made on a “deconfliction mechanism” between Israel and Hezbollah during talks with Iran in Burgenstock yesterday. “We want a regional ceasefire, right? We want Hezbollah to stop firing at our friends in Israel. We want Israelis »»»
Vucic: Everyone knows no sonic cannon was used
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday everyone knew that no sonic cannon had been used at a March 15 protest in Belgrade last year and that he now urged European security agencies to come and investigate whether than had been the case. Responding to questions from reporters a»»»
British Leadership Race Opens: Who Will Replace Starmer as Prime Minister?
Keir Starmer's resignation speech on Monday morning has kicked off a leadership race in the ruling Labour Party. The winner will become the next prime minister as Labour still holds a majority in Parliament.Here are the main contenders:Andy BurnhamWidely seen as the leading contender with strong su»»»
Iranian President Expected to Visit Pakistan: Report
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to pay a one-day visit to Pakistan on Tuesday, government sources in Islamabad told Anadolu on Monday. If the visit materializes, it would be Pezeshkian’s first overseas visit since the US-Israeli war was launched on Iran in late February. An official»»»
US-Iranian talks in Switzerland: What is known so far?
Negotiations between the US and Iran mediated by Qatar and Pakistan commenced on Sunday in the Swiss lake resort of Burgenstock. The meeting is the first round of talks aimed at reaching a final settlement to the war in line with a memorandum of understanding signed earlier this week. The US was re»»»
SFDA grants marketing authorization for AI-powered medical app
RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has granted marketing authorization for an artificial intelligence-powered digital medical application capable of measuring heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure via smartphone cameras. With this approval, the SFDA becomes the first regulatory a»»»