Major carriers remain reluctant to transit the chokepoint—a vital conduit for roughly one-fifth of global seaborne oil and LNG—according to SCMP, which cited industry insiders and vessel-tracking data. The MoU signed by the US and Iran reportedly promises to restore safe commercial shipping, but Da»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces launched a retaliatory strike against the facilities of the fuel and energy complex of Ukraine used in the interests of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "Last night, the Russian armed forces, in response to the te»»»

Cairo: Assistant Secretary-General and Head of Political Affairs Sector at the Arab League, Dr. Khaled bin Mohammed Manzalawi, praised the State of Qatar’s efforts that helped lead to an agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Manzalawi said that Qatar played a constru»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Institute of Da’wah and Islamic Sciences, organised a specialised scientific training course titled “Contemporary Jurisprudential Issues in Financial Transactions” as part of its 2026 Shariah Muftis Forum training programme.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality is continuing to implement a range of specialised initiatives and projects aimed at combating desertification and addressing the impacts of drought through the expansion of vegetation cover, promotion of afforestation, and protection of natural resources. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The total assets of Qatar’s banking sector grew by 1.8% month-on-month (MoM) (up 2.5% versus year-end 2025) to QR2.206 trillion in April this year, QNB Financial Services (QNBFS), has said in its monthly banking sector update. The banking sector loan book remained flat MoM (up 1.8% ver»»»

Doha: QatarEnergy LNG sponsored and recently presented the Best Overall Prizes to the winning teams at the 22nd Annual Chemical Engineering Plant Design Competition, organised by the Department of Chemical Engineering at Qatar University. Since its inception in 2004, this annual contest aims to pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) organized a roundtable discussion on Qatar’s National Intellectual Property Strategy at the Ministry’s headquarters, with the participation of members of the National Committee for the National Intellectual Property Strategy, representatives»»»

Summer 2026 has already begun, and early forecasts suggest that holiday costs across Europe will remain elevated. Rising inflation in supply chains, higher labor expenses, and continued strong international tourism demand are among the main factors pushing prices upward. A comparison of Bulgaria, N»»»

BRUSSELS: NATO needs to return to its roots as a “hard-line” military alliance and the United States will be candid in public and ‌private about ‌countries that ‌need to ⁠do more to ⁠meet their commitments, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday at ⁠NATO headquarters. “(There are) ‌some»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has announced the launch of the Ministry of Finance’s 2027-2029 Strategic Plan. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.T»»»

Washington: The United States and Iran revealed the text of the MoU that was electronically signed between the two sides. The memorandum includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire, a commitment to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days, as well as measures related to sanctions relief, freedo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Switzerland are set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina today, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in a tightly contested World Cup Group B. The match, scheduled for 10pm Qatar time at Los Angeles Stadium, marks the third game in Group B, which also features Canada and Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: One match into the FIFA World Cup and the margin for error has already disappeared for South Africa and Czechia. When the two nations meet at Atlanta Stadium today in their second Group A fixture, it is a chance to rescue their campaigns before the knockout dream begins to slip away. W»»»

It is too early to fully understand the effects of the US-Iran agreement for Arab Gulf states, because the nature and substance of the agreement are still to be learned. But regardless of what the agreement reveals, it is now possible to discern the war’s repercussions for the countries of the regi»»»

People celebrate at the Umayyad Mosque following the collapse of the 61-year-long Baath regime in Syria and the end of the Assad family's rule in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. On Wednesday, a U.S. Senate committee advanced legislation to end Assad-era sanctions imposed on Syria. File Photo»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia should be invited to join the Group of Seven nations as the organization adapts to a changing global order, according to a column published in the Daily Telegraph by former UK prime ministerial representative to Saudi Arabia Ken Costa. Costa argued that while the G7 was created »»»

Dubai: Water security in arid regions took centre stage at a panel discussion hosted by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) on Tuesday, bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry experts and educators to discuss practical solutions for tackling growing water scarcity. Held to coincide»»»

Since June 11, 2026, comprehensive scientific research has been conducted on Issyk-Kul Lake as part of an international project implemented by the Iskhak Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University (KSTU), the International Medical University, and the Leibniz Institute for Freshwater Ecology and Inl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has got off to an epic start and just six days after the thrilling curtain-raiser at Mexico City Stadium, the tournament’s all-time daily attendance record has been broken. In total, 281,223 fans took their places in the stands across four group-stage encounters»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 555 Ukrainian drones over the country's regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "During the past night, 555 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed by air de»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar are confident of continuing their encouraging start at the World Cup as they face co-hosts Canada in an intriguing Group B clash in Vancouver. The match kicks off at BC Place Vancouver Stadium early Friday (1am Qatar time), with Switzerland taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina three »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism has officially launched the fourth edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards, held in partnership with the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), with applications opening for 2026 as the initiative continues to recognise excellence, innovation and sustainability across the c»»»

It feels like a long time since the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Türkiye defeated the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the 2024 local elections, triggering a domestic political shockwave. Ever since, it has faced turbulence, with its leaders either deposed or imprisoned. Özgür»»»

LONDON: Middle ‌East oil producers face a reckoning. The Iran war exposed the dangers of relying on a single chokepoint for vital oil and gas exports, leaving Gulf governments with a clear strategic imperative: diversify – at all costs. An Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz had long been view»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the results of the first cohort of the National Initiative for the Qatarization of Trainers in Educational and Training Service Centers, with 90 Qatari trainers successfully qualifying after completing the assessment »»»

WASHINGTON: France’s move Tuesday to drop Palantir from its intelligence services is the latest sign of European unease with the American data-mining firm — a company that has grown from a CIA-backed startup into one of the most powerful technology players of the Trump era. - ‘Lord of the Rings’ - »»»

During a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Speaker Marlen Mamataliev commented on developments related to the so-called «Letter of 75». According to him, a commission was immediately established after the letter became public, which conducted an internal investigation. «We established the entire proc»»»

A man has been detained in Kyrgyzstan for activating SIM cards and selling accounts that were allegedly used by scammers to defraud citizens. The investigation was launched after a woman reported losing 7.8 million soms. According to her statement, unknown individuals contacted her via WhatsApp and»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged on Thursday morning, reversing Wednesday’s dip as global bullion rose after the signing of an interim peace agreement between the US and Iran. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up f»»»

Dubai: In an age of endless scrolling, streaming platforms, and shrinking attention spans, a Dubai student is on a mission to convince young people that one of the most powerful tools for learning, empathy, and self-discovery is still a book. Fatima Rida, a student at Rochester Institute of Technol»»»

Arab Finance: Pickalbatros Group has secured a $200 million loan from the World Bank to support the expansion of its hotel portfolio in Morocco, Chairman Kamel Abou Ali told Asharq Business. Abou Ali noted that the group expects to receive the funding in August or September. As for the group's loca»»»

Los Angeles, United States: From Lionel Messi rolling back the years to full stadiums and a Cape Verde team that shocked Spain, here is what we learned after the first round of games at the World Cup: Messi's still got it Lionel Messi's World Cup odyssey appeared to reach its perfect climax in Qata»»»

The UK fire safety specialist is bringing its technology-enabled expertise to the market as the UAE continues to strengthen its building safety framework. FDI Consultancy Services has launched in Dubai, providing independent, expert fire safety and fire engineering consultancy services across the b»»»

Finland has lifted a long-standing ban on nuclear weapons, allowing them to be transported through or held on its territory. The Finnish parliament claims the move will “strengthen the security” of the country, but opponents say it makes Finland “a target for nuclear strikes.” Finland’s parliament »»»

Kamchybek Tashiev did not respond to journalists’ questions regarding the leak of a video of his interrogation ahead of a court hearing of the so-called «Case of 75.» Media representatives asked the former head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) whether he knew how the video of inv»»»

Dubai: UAE borrowers waiting for cheaper mortgages, car loans and business finance may have to wait longer after the Central Bank of the UAE kept its Base Rate unchanged at 3.65%. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The decision, announced on June 17, followed the US Feder»»»

Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Qatar's constructive efforts and participation in facilitating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, which he said would enter into force immediately. Sharif confirmed in a statement that the presidents o»»»

AMMAN — The value of outgoing transfers from e-wallets in Jordan reached JD3.09 billion since the beginning of 2026, carried out through nearly 63.7 million transactions, according to a report by the Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC).The report showed that transactions via the JoMoPay e»»»

AMMAN — The value of bounced cheques in Jordan increased to JD103.6 million in May, up from JD72.4 million in April, according to figures released by the Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC).A total of 18,600 cheques were returned during the month. Of these, 6,190 cheques, representing 33.»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan voiced cautious optimism over a newly reached memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran, aimed at ending the current conflict and opening the door to broader diplomatic progress in the region. Speaking at a session ho»»»

Dubai: The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but borrowers hoping for relief received a clear warning after nearly half of policymakers signalled support for at least one rate hike later this year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The decisi»»»

Today, June 18, a Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place between the national teams of Uzbekistan and Colombia. The match was held at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and was officiated by a refereeing team led by England’s Anthony Taylor. Colombia opened the scoring in the 40th minut»»»

Finland has lifted its ban on the import, storage, and deployment of nuclear weapons after parliament approved government-backed amendments to the Nuclear Energy Act. The amendments remove the existing prohibition on the transit of nuclear weapons through the country’s territory and also allow thei»»»

Over 240 million passengers are planned to be transported in Bishkek this year. Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliev announced at a meeting of the Bishkek City Council’s Standing Commission on Housing and Public Utilities. He clarified that 248 million passengers are planned to be transported in 2026. Last yea»»»

Manila: After a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao on June 8, 2026, the first day back to school, something extraordinary emerged. It looked like the sea had "disappeared". Residents along parts of Sarangani and Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines now see beaches dramaticall»»»

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Warsaw remains the undisputed centre of Poland's skyscraper boom, accounting for 74 percent of all high-rise buildings in the country, most of them offices, according to new figures from CBRE. While towers over 70 metres still make up just 2.5 percent of office stock across Poland's ten largest cit»»»