“While criminals are supporting Tisza, we’re seen as corrupt because of insinuations and inuendo — this is the absurdity of the situation,” former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview published by Index on Monday evening. Orbán: Hatvanpuszta is a fake scandal Responding to corruption al»»»

The 10th meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Debureaucratization of the Public Administration System was held at the Presidential Administration, chaired by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The results of the ongoing work were reviewed and new initiatives were dis»»»

Dubai Police have issued a traffic alert on Tuesday, June 16, following an accident on Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) in the direction of Abu Dhabi. In a post on X, the force advised motorists travelling along the route to exercise extra caution as emergency teams respond to the scene. Get updated faster »»»

Special Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan for Special Assignments, Bakyt Torobaev, participated in a business meeting with representatives of the business community of China’s Shandong Province as part of his working visit to China. He noted that Kyrgyzstan is interested in further stre»»»

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump dismissed reports that Washington would pay Tehran $300 million as fake news. "The story that the U.S. is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News," he said on Truth Social. Trump himself didn't specify which $300 million he was referring to. He ma»»»

Ukraine is preparing a new phase of banking sector reforms that could see major state-owned lenders privatised and shares in the country's largest bank offered to investors, as authorities seek to attract foreign capital and reduce the state's dominant role in the financial system, reported Ukraine»»»

Manila: A little-noticed ceremony in Central Luzon last month could signal one of the most significant shifts in the Philippines’ economic strategy in decades. On May 30, Jacob Helberg, the US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs, visited New Clark City to unveil a ceremonial marker for a p»»»

Alongside the creation of a new organisational framework, three fundamental measures will be launched at Hungary’s public media outlets, ministerial commissioner Judit Grósz said in an interview published Monday by Kreatív Online. Minister for Social Relations and Culture Zoltán Tarr announced on 8»»»

Hungary is once again behaving like a European country, always keeping national interests in mind but pursuing them within the alliance system, Foreign Minister Anita Orbán declared on Monday in Luxembourg upon arriving for a meeting of European Union foreign ministers. She said that for Hungary, t»»»

The puzzling media hype aimed at selling the idea of Ukraine seizing battlefield initiative in the war against Russia has continued since the middle of spring, but it only became clear in June what it was leading up to. Ukraine and the E3 powers — France, Britain and Germany — have resolved to bury»»»

Kyrgyzstan has improved its position in the global ranking of safe and peaceful countries, rising to 61st place. A report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) says. In 2025, the Kyrgyz Republic ranked 78th. Among Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan topped the regional ranking in 37th plac»»»

LOS ANGELES: ‌Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening World Cup match on Monday after an end-to-end contest played against the backdrop of Iranian fan protests against the government in Tehran. New Zealand went ahead ‌in the ‌seventh minute when Elijah ‌Just»»»

UNITED NATIONS, United States: UN chief Antonio Guterres will visit gang-ravaged Haiti on Tuesday to show solidarity with victims of violence in the impoverished Caribbean nation long plagued by political, economic and security woes. The secretary-general, who last traveled to Port-au-Prince in Jul»»»

Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests. The Iranian team's very presence at the Los Angeles Stadium had long felt uncertain, after months of military c»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States said Monday that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any economic benefits. They included a possible $300 billion reco»»»

Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. So declared US Vice President JD Vance, who defended the newly-announced framework agreement with Iran, framing it as a major foreign policy victory that fulfills President Donald Trump’s long-standing pledge to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. In »»»

The UAE will experience generally fair but occasionally dusty weather today, accompanied by a slight drop in temperatures and fresh winds that could reach 40 km/h, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said low clouds are expected over northern areas, while light to moderate south-»»»

RIYADH: Egyptian fans were most certainly feeling a sense of deja vu as they watched Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay in their World Cup opener on Monday. Like Egypt had done a few hours earlier against Belgium, the Saudis took the lead in the first half. And like Egypt, they conceded after the break a»»»

THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, UNICEF warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world. For the report, the UN agency cross-referenced data showing where the roughly 2.4 bil»»»

Abdulkarim Ismail Al Zarouni might be a little reserved when it comes to speaking about himself. Yet, when it comes to rescuing abandoned cats from different corners of UAE, the stories begin to flow. And due to his efforts, in one corner of the city, nearly 30 street cats know exactly where to go »»»

HAVANA: Some of Cuba’s sickest people are feeling the effects of the U.S. energy blockade, with surgeries delayed, kidney dialysis treatments disrupted and children with cancer facing a higher risk of death, according to a report published Monday by Cuban state-run media. The survival rate for chil»»»

Washington: It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites. The problem, known as "alpha-gal syndrom»»»

Timothy Hudson, 16, who is accused of killing his stepsister during a Carnival cruise in 2025, surrendered to U.S. Marshals on Monday after a federal judge ordered his detention. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- The Florida teenager accused of killing his stepsister d»»»

The construction of the proposed New Manila International Airport (NMIA) in Bulacan — formally linked to the “San Miguel Aerocity” project — has become a focal point of protest. Groups such as Pamalakaya warn of environmental degradation, displacement risks, and long-term ecological damage. NMIA, a»»»

NEW YORK CITY: When the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 14, ending more than three months of war and opening a 60-day negotiating window, the announcement was greeted with international relief. But many questions remain unanswered, central among them whether the economic re»»»

China wants to help Kazakhstan create a new “Dubai” on the Central Asian steppe. During a recent trade event in the Chinese city of Shenzhen, Chinese and Kazakh officials agreed in principle on 24 different projects to develop Alatau City, a futuristic urban centre intended to become a regional hub»»»

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and longtime political rival of Republican President Donald Trump, said Monday the president had ordered the US Justice Department to launch a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.    California Governor Gavin Newsom said M»»»

RIYADH: Egyptian fans most certainly felt a sense of déjà vu while watching Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay. Like Egypt, the Green Falcons took the lead in the first half. And like Egypt, they conceded after the break, unable to hold on for victory. Yet, also like the Pharaohs, Saudi Arabia will feel »»»

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Ver»»»

Venezuela signed an agreement Monday with General Electric for the US utility giant to rebuild its decrepit power grid, the South American country's interim president Delcy Rodriguez said. Most of Venezuela including the capital Caracas endures daily blackouts lasting up to 10 hours as the country »»»

Dubai: Construction activity is progressing across key residential areas of Palm Jebel Ali, with the delivery of ultra-luxury villas currently underway and handovers scheduled to commence later this year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In an exclusive interview with G»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Monday calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women and to combat militant groups inside Afghanistan that Pakistan accuses of carrying out cross-border attacks. China’s UN Ambassador Fu C»»»

LONDON: On June 23, it will be exactly 10 years since the UK voted narrowly to leave the EU, a decision driven primarily by concerns about what politicians campaigning for Brexit described as “out-of-control immigration.” Britain, insisted the UK Independence Party in the run-up to the 2016 referen»»»

ATHENS, Greece: Greece’ s migration minister on Monday called criticism from human rights groups a “badge of honor” and vowed to further toughen migration policies he called “the toughest — if not the toughest — in Europe.” Thanos Plevris’ comments to private broadcaster Action 24 came as Greece’s »»»

CAIRO: Drone strikes killed more than 1,000 civilians in war-torn Sudan in the first five months of 2026, a senior United Nations official said Monday as the unmanned aerial vehicles turn the conflict deadlier for civilians. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said his office has docu»»»

BRUSSELS: Egypt and the European Union (EU) are deepening their strategic partnership in the field of renewable energy with a financing package of up to €690 million to upgrade and expand the Egyptian electricity network. The package combines a €600 million loan from the European Investment Bank’s »»»

All eight people aboard a US B-52 bomber that crashed in California on Monday are feared dead, Edwards Air Force Base said, with pictures from the scene showing the aftermath of a large fire that appeared to have destroyed the aircraft. The crash happened around lunchtime at the base, a major opera»»»

Alaska's top elections official ruled Monday that a challenger with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will not appear on the state's primary ballot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- Alaska's top elections official ruled Monday that a primary challenger shar»»»

Hyosung, Quanta unit to produce high-voltage circuit breakers in Pennsylvania from October Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Hyun-joon. Photo by YONHAP / EPA June 14 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Hyosung Group is expanding its presence in the U.S. power equipment market by establishing a local production »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s capital markets have reached a significant milestone with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) welcoming Edaa, Qatar’s central securities depository, to open trading on Monday, marking a new phase in the collaboration aimed at modernising and transforming the cou»»»

QNA Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion of all works under the seventh phase of its Western Areas Road Improvement Project, marking another step in the country’s efforts to enhance transport infrastructure and connectivity. The project forms part of Ashghal’s wide»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call from Secretary-General of the United Nations HE Antonio Guterres. The call discussed relations between the State of Qatar and the United Nations, along with ways to s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In an open invitation to develop national talent and enhance the tourism experience, Qatar Tourism, through its Service Excellence Academy and in collaboration with Qatar Youth Hostels, has invited community members and tourism enthusiasts to register for the Tour Guide Tr»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The health sector at Qatar University (QU) celebrates the inspiring journey of Rev Gamayon, a student at the College of Nursing whose commitment to healthcare is rooted in compassion, personal experience, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.»»»

QNA Doha Qatari diplomacy, in close coordination with several international and regional parties, succeeded in narrowing the gaps and bringing the viewpoints closer between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, leading to the formulation of initial understandings, culminati»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Program Summer Camp is back and there is still time to be part of it. The programme – part of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education – offers tailored sport and developmental activities and opportunities for children and adults»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step towards promoting reading, learning, and lifelong knowledge sharing among the Indian diaspora in Qatar, the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) has established a library at its premises for the benefit of the Indian community. The ICC Library was formally in»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Reinforcing the urgent need to protect the environment for future generations, Mediaplus and MindTune EcoWaves jointly organised a special World Environment Day programme at Ummusaneem Park, Doha, bringing together community leaders, environmental advocates, social activis»»»