Industrial producer prices fall
Industrial producer prices were 0.7% lower on average in May 2026 than in the same period of the previous year. Domestic output prices were up by 1.9%, while non-domestic output prices lessened by 1.8% compared to May 2025. Compared to the previous month, domestic output prices were 1.3% and non-do»»»
New York woman charged with funding Palestine Islamic Jihad - UPI.com
Catherine Beth Washburn, seen here in an undated photo provided by the Justice Department, was arrested and charged Tuesday for allegedly providing tens of thousands of dollars to a U.S. designated terrorist organization. Photo courtesy Justice Department/Release July 1 (UPI) -- Federal authorities»»»
US deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau
SYDNEY: The United States has started deporting migrants to a sparsely populated archipelago in the tropical Pacific, the island nation of Palau told AFP on Wednesday. President Donald Trump has led a push to expel asylum seekers and undocumented migrants from the United States, dispatching them to»»»
The Afghan women farmers keeping their village alive
ESHTIWI: In a remote province of northeastern Afghanistan, women farmers are playing a vital role in their community’s survival among the snow-capped mountains. The fields of Eshtiwi show only the first faint signs of growth in June, with small green sprouts emerging around the village. Habiba, who»»»
US government lifts restrictions on powerful AI models, Anthropic says
SAN FRANCISCO: Anthropic will soon begin restoring access globally to its most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after the US government lifted a restriction on where they could be released, the company said Tuesday. Over the past couple of weeks, the Trump administration has invoked nation»»»
Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis
The lines are growing at Russian gas stations — and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country. Fuel rationing has been introduced in many regions, with hourslong queues of car»»»
China’s Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances
BEIJING: China’s ruling Communist Party must keep pace with changing circumstances while safeguarding the advances it has made, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during celebrations for its 105th founding anniversary. Xi did not identify specific opportunities or risks in his 40-minute speech»»»
Record temperatures push Hungary’s water and transport networks to the brink
In a Facebook message on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Péter Magyar asked everyone to use tap water only for the most essential purposes in the coming days. The Prime Minister noted that a heat record was broken in Hungary on Tuesday: 42 degrees Celsius was recorded in Szécsény, and temperatures »»»
Italy Blocks NATO Military Aid for Ukraine in 2027
NATO member states have failed to agree on next year's military aid commitments for Ukraine ahead of the upcoming summit in Turkiye, with Italy blocking the financial package and the United States watering down political language on Ukraine's European security ties. Italian opposition prevented the»»»
Sanctions Lifted: Iran Selling Oil 20% More Expensive — Ghalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has confirmed that oil exports are flowing again following the lifting of sanctions, with Tehran selling crude at prices 20% higher than before. "Since the day we lifted the blockade, we have exported more than 40 million barr»»»
Kushner, Witkoff Claim 'Positive' Qatar Talks as Technical Negotiations Move Ahead — Report
US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have held positive discussions with regional leaders in Qatar, and lower‑level technical talks with Iran are progressing, according to a senior administration official cited by Bloomberg. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said progress »»»
Takeaways from US Supreme Court: Citizenship, presidential power, voting, immigration
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump didn't get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. But he also emerged from the term with even greater power. His immigration crackdown was»»»
Dubai’s student drug reality: Why cases stay low
Dubai: Dubai Police have reaffirmed that student drug abuse in the UAE remains limited to isolated cases and does not reflect a wider social trend, stressing that prevention, early detection and family engagement are key to protecting young people. In a podcast discussion on Arabcast, Brigadier Dr »»»
AfD co-chair wants Germany to resume Russian energy imports
Germany urgently needs to lift the ban on Russian oil and gas imports to prop up its struggling economy, Alice Weidel, the co-chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has said. She also vowed to restore economic ties between the two countries if her party comes to power. The German economy»»»
China rare-earth arrests raise supply risks for South Korea - UPI.com
Two Fuji Electric employees face an alleged license-evasion case as Beijing expands export controls on Japanese companies A rare earth mine in Ganxian county in central China's Jiangxi province. Photo by STR / EPA June 30 (Asia Today) -- China's detention of two Japanese corporate employees over al»»»
An Egypt-Türkiye reset could anchor a new regional order
On 20 June 2020, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi drew a red line around the Libyan cities of Sirte and al-Jufra, threatening to intervene militarily if Türkiye-backed forces crossed it. In so doing, he set Cairo on a collision course with Ankara. A year earlier, after the former Egyptian Pr»»»
Transportation, tourism & agriculture are the most affected sectors by the increase in gasoline & diesel prices
How will the increase in gasoline and diesel prices affect prices of other commodities? Will the Government be able to control the markets and prevent the traders from raising prices? Is it possible to increase gasoline and diesel prices while other products’ price remain unaffected? What would hap»»»
International motorcycle expedition Road of Nomads arrives in Osh - | 24.KG
The international motorcycle expedition Road of Nomads has arrived in Osh. Since 2016, it has brought together motorcycle travel enthusiasts from Central Asia, fostering friendships and promoting the region. Deputy Mayor of Osh Masuda Aidarbekova greeted the expedition participants on the city’s ce»»»
Nine children die after three-wheeler plunges into canal in Upper Egypt
Dubai: Nine children drowned and two others injured after a three-wheeled cargo vehicle carrying children and young workers plunged into the Nag Hammadi Canal in Abu Tig district of Egypt's Assiut governorate on Tuesday, authorities said. Police said they received reports that the vehicle had falle»»»
US envoys met with mediators in Qatar, talks with Iran up in the air
US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday for discussions on negotiations with Iran, even as both Tehran and Doha dismissed President Donald Trump's suggestion that direct US – Iran talks were taking place. The meetings come as both sides seek to implement a memorandum of understanding aime»»»
Business - UK government likely to challenge Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
The British government says it could step in to challenge Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. French inflation slowed to just 1.8% in June year on year, down from 2.4% in May. And, more than a million undocumented people in Spain apply to obtain legal status as part»»»
Japanese yen at 40-year low: Why care even if you don't own investments?
Dubai: Japan's currency has dropped to its weakest level against the US dollar since 1986, putting global investors on alert and raising fresh concerns about whether Tokyo will step in to support the yen. At first glance, the decline may appear to have little relevance for people living in the UAE.»»»
No diesel, only water: Inside India’s hydrogen train — speed, route and why it matters
India is edging closer to launching its first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered train, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean energy transition under Indian Railways’ sustainability drive. The hydrogen fuel-cell train is currently being tested on the Jind–Sonipat route in Hary»»»
One killed in car bombing in Israel
A man has been killed in a car bomb blast in northern Israel on Tuesday, Israeli police have reported. While police have attributed the blast to criminal activity, it occurred amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Continued fighting between the IDF and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon i»»»
‘Riyadh is the closest thing to home,’ says newly crowned WWE champion Sami Zayn
RIYADH: Few expected the drama that transpired at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh on Saturday. With Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther and Sami Zayn, it was Gunther who was widely tipped to pry the title from the grasp of “The American Nightmare,” especially as Z»»»
Vance and Rubio take different approaches as Iran tests their 2028 prospects
WASHINGTON: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear to be staking out differing approaches to carrying out President Donald Trump’s national security agenda as the possible 2028 presidential rivals jostle for position in a divided Republican Party. With vastly different ba»»»
Saudi envoy calls for stronger global cooperation against terrorist misuse of AI
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN on Tuesday called for strengthened international cooperation, expertise exchange and investment in capacity building to prevent terrorist groups from exploiting new and emerging technologies. Abdulaziz Alwasil was speaking during a UN Gene»»»
Kylian Mbappe delivers another brace as France routs Sweden
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: Kylian Mbappe scored his 17th and 18th career World Cup goals to keep chasing Lionel Messi and tournament history in France’s 3-0 victory over Sweden in Tuesday’s round of 32 clash. Mbappe is now one behind Messi on the all-time tournament list, and with his fifth and sixth g»»»
Police investigating after child found dead in vehicle outside Florida school - UPI.com
June 30 (UPI) -- Authorities in southern Florida said Tuesday that they are investigating the death of a child whose body was found Monday in a car parked outside a school. Officers with the police department in Plantation, a city located just west of Fort Lauderdale, said they found the body at 5:»»»
UAE weather forecast July 2026: The factor that could push heat higher, explained
Dubai: The UAE wakes up to July this morning with the heat already in place. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and AccuWeather, the month ahead will bring intense daytime heat, warm nights and climbing humidity, continuing a pattern that has built steadily through June. Get upda»»»
The most important technology in healthcare is still human
Healthcare is entering one of the most technologically advanced periods in its history. Artificial intelligence can now analyse medical images in seconds, identify patterns invisible to the human eye, and support clinicians in making faster decisions. Yet as technology becomes more sophisticated, a»»»
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses. Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed»»»
Supreme Court allows states to ban transgender athletes from female sports
The US Supreme Court has ruled that states can forbid biological males from competing as females in school and college sports. US President Donald Trump hailed the ruling as a “big win.” In a unanimous verdict on Tuesday, the court’s nine justices concluded that state bans on transgender athletes c»»»
Vance and Rubio take different approaches as Iran tests their 2028 prospects
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear to be staking out differing approaches to carrying out President Donald Trump’s national security agenda as the possible 2028 presidential rivals jostle for position in a divided Republican Party. With vastly differ»»»
Supreme Court to consider challenge to semiautomatic weapon bans - UPI.com
Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, left, speaks with Chief Justice John Roberts in January 2025 in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court on Tuesday announced that it will decide if states and cities can bar people from owning semiautomatic weapons, including AR-15-sty»»»
Perspective - 'Targeting of Palestinian children has not stopped': Independent UN investigator sounds alarm
Independent UN investigators are calling for action after releasing a report detailing what they call “deliberate killing of Palestinian children” by Israel. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry says that since October 7, 2023, the "essence of childhood" has been "destroyed" in Gaza »»»
Judge orders Trump to stop trying to end Hudson tunnel funding - UPI.com
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks about the Hudson tunnel project in 2023 at Hudson Yards train yard in New York City. On Tuesday, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to permanently stop trying to halt funding for the project. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 30 (»»»
'Politically expedient': Immigrants in South Africa and 'around the world' face wrath of xenophobia
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Aimée-Noel Mbiyozo, Senior Research Consultant at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). South Africa's recurring waves of anti migrant mobilisation reveal a deeper political and socioeconomic paradox. Mbiyozo argues that while public frustration over unemploym»»»
Czech Republic moves to strip Zelensky of top honor over tribute to Nazi war criminals
A Czech coalition party will seek to strip Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky of the country’s highest state honor after he named a military unit after a World War II nationalist formation accused of Nazi-era atrocities, local media have reported. Zelensky last month signed a decree granting the unit the »»»
'Putin doesn't care about Russians' quality of life', expert says as pessimism reaches 20-yr high
Russians are more pessimistic about the state of their economy than at any time in the past 20 years, and a majority say living standards are worsening, a Gallup survey published on Tuesday shows. But, according to Konstantin Sonin, John Dewey Distinguished Service Professor, Irving B. Harris Gr»»»
NASA robot rescue mission sets sights on a space telescope plummeting to Earth
US space agency NASA is preparing to launch a robotic rescue mission to haul an ageing telescope into a higher orbit to save it from burning up as it falls back down to Earth. The next launch attempt is set for Wednesday after a previous liftoff was pushed back due to the weather. NASA is set»»»
House Republican leaders cancel votes, head home after members halt business - UPI.com
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson waits June 24 for President Donald Trump to speak at a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. Johnson sent House lawmakers home for a long holiday recess Tuesday after some Republican members voted again»»»
UNRWA warns of breaking point as funding crisis threatens mandate to help Palestine refugees
NEW YORK CITY: The operations of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees are at breaking point, its chief warned the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. Christian Saunders, UNRWA’s acting commissioner-general, appealed for emergency funding to prevent the underfunded agency from collapsin»»»
A viral sunset, the Milky Way and dueling meteor showers are coming in July - UPI.com
A skateboarder captures content with a cellphone while riding on 42nd street for a Manhattanhenge sunset event in New York City on May 28. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July will bring a mix of easy-to-see sky events, from a sunset spectacle in New York City to shooting stars at »»»
Venezuela quake survivors seek food, shelter as toll rises to nearly 2,000
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela: Tens of thousands of people desperately sought food and shelter in Venezuela on Tuesday after the two earthquakes killed nearly 2,000, but rescue teams managed to pull a 3-year-old boy alive from the rubble six days after the shocks. Last week’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude shocks — »»»
Fourteen children killed in Pakistan when tutoring center roof collapses
LAHORE: Fourteen children died after the roof of a tutoring center collapsed in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Tuesday, rescue officials said, as authorities opened the way for a possible negligence investigation. Punjab’s emergency service said rescuers found children and a 30-year-old fem»»»
Es’hailSat: Partnership with Turkiye marks biggest investment in expansion strategy
QNA Doha Qatar’s satellite operator, Es’hailSat, has described its strategic partnership with Turkiye’s national satellite operator Turksat and a manufacturing contract with France’s Thales Alenia Space as the company’s most significant investment to date saying the agreements will accelerate its r»»»
QNL launches summer membership campaign with chance to win iPad
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library has launched its annual Membership Campaign this July, inviting community members across Qatar to make the Library their summer home. For families and individuals heading away during the break, the Library travels with them: its mobile app and digita»»»
PHCC hosts oral health awareness, dental screenings for Qatar Rail staff
Tribune News Network Doha The Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department, in collaboration with the Health Education Department at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), organised an oral health awareness event and dental screening initiative for Qatar Rail employees. The event formed par»»»
HEC Paris Doha celebrates first graduating cohort of Executive MBA - Emerging Leaders Track
Tribune News Network Doha HEC Paris Doha celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of its Executive MBA – Emerging Leaders Track (ELT), marking a significant milestone for the globally ranked business school as it expands its leadership development offering for the next generation of executives»»»