US Supreme Court sides with Bayer, blocking thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits
The US Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Bayer in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer by failing to carry adequate warning labels. The decision hands a victory to President Donald Trump's administration but drew backlash from allies in t»»»
Cult of Duterte: Why one man still divides the Philippines
Few politicians in modern Philippine history have inspired as much devotion — or as much revulsion — as Rodrigo Duterte. A decade after his landslide election in 2016, and even as he faces trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague over alleged crimes against humanity linked t»»»
How the UAE became home for this Swiss expat and her dogs
Dubai: Seven dogs might seem like an unusual way to measure a life. But for Tara Eichenberger, they tell the story of how a young Swiss expatriate found not only a passion for animal welfare, but also a deep connection to the country she now calls home. At 23, Tara has spent nearly 16 years in Duba»»»
Are youth reviving tourism?
Over the past few years, one of Egypt’s main origins had been depleting, namely tourism. Being a country that is mostly popular for the diversity of its touristic destinations, Egypt typically attracted tourists all yearlong; Upper Egypt was bustling with tourists during the winter while beach dest»»»
Friday Sermon, June 26, 2026: The Scourge of Drugs
First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has made lawful for His servants all that is good and wholesome, and has forbidden for them all that is impure and intoxicating. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that our Master and Prophet Muhammad is the M»»»
Palestinian students feed their dreams at Gaza kitchen academy
GAZA CITY: Inside a Gaza City culinary academy that has been bombed and rebuilt twice during the war, students chop, whisk, and plate dishes with quiet determination, committed to mastering their craft despite the hardships that surround them. At Smile Kitchen Culinary Academy, men and women receiv»»»
Pepe steers Ivory Coast into World Cup last 32 as Curacao go home
PHILADELPHIA: Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time ever and bring the tiny Caribbean country’s run at the tournament to an end. Former Arsenal forward Pepe, now playing in Spain for Villarreal, opened the sco»»»
Supreme Court's ruling to end protections for Haitian, Syrian immigrants could have broader impact
MIAMI: The reach of the Supreme Court's decision allowing President Donald Trump's administration to end temporary legal protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants may extend to many other countries. Thursday´s decision directly applies to about 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, but may be a s»»»
655 million people still living without electricity: Report
PARIS: At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity, and 2 billion use polluting fuels and technologies for cooking putting their health and well-being at risk. Sub-Saharan Africa bears»»»
Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center closes after a year of controversy
Florida's controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention centre, a symbol of US President Donald Trump's deportation drive, has closed after operating for less than a year, officials said on Thursday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the Everglades facility had emptied after fulfilling »»»
Crude oil price spikes after Iran drone strike on Singapore-flagged container ship in Hormuz
Oil prices swung in mixed directions Thursday as traders digested a reported IRGC drone attack on a Singapore-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, rekindling fears of renewed disruption in the vital waterway just as flows were beginning to normalise. Murban crude, the Abu Dhabi benchmark»»»
King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after completion of costly refurbishment
LONDON: King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a 10-year, 369 million-pound ($487 million) refurbishment program as the monarchy seeks to increase public access to the historic building that has been the center of royal life for almost 200 years. Royal officials»»»
Ecuador edge Germany to squeeze into World Cup last 32
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: Ecuador kept their World Cup campaign alive as Gonzalo Plata’s winner completed a memorable come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Germany to send them through to the last 32 on Thursday. Leroy Sane controversially fired Germany ahead less than two minutes into the Group »»»
Qatar Toy Festival to return with new immersive zones and experiences
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Toy Festival returns this year bigger than ever with the introduction of new zones and experiences. The festival, organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration with Spacetoon Group under the theme “More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun”, will take place at the Doha Ex»»»
Qatar expresses concern over violations against children in conflict zones
QNA New York The State of Qatar expressed deep concern over the findings of the UN Secretary-General’s report on children and armed conflict, which indicated that violence committed against children in conflict zones have reached unprecedented levels, including killing and maiming, attacks on schoo»»»
PM and Saudi foreign minister review efforts to enhance regional stability
QNA Manama Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud on the margin of the joint meeting of the GCC foreign ministers, with the United States»»»
MoI launches awareness exhibition marking Int’l Day Against Drug Abuse
QNA DOHA The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Drug Enforcement, launched an awareness exhibition marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse, held this year under the theme ‘An Aware Community... A Safe Nation’. The event coincides with the Arab and GCC Wee»»»
Qatar looks forward to hosting DPoA MTR for least developed countries next year
QNA New York The State of Qatar has affirmed aspiration to host the High-Level Midterm Review Meeting of the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA MTR) in March 2027, as a positive step to enhance cooperation with the least developed countries and support their efforts in addressing challenges. This came »»»
EU-Qatar Dialogue reinforces cooperation on food security and sustainable trade
Ashraf Siddiqui The European Union Delegation to the State of Qatar recently hosted the EU-Qatar Breakfast Dialogue in Doha, bringing together government officials, regulators, industry leaders, and food sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration on food security, sustainable trade, and regula»»»
Drug threat no longer limited to traditional smuggling methods: GCC-CICCD Director
QNA Doha Director of the GCC Criminal Information Center to Combat Drugs (GCC-CICCD), Colonel Mohammed Abdullah Al Khater, said that the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on June 26, is an important occasion to renew the commitment to protecting societi»»»
GU-Q and QBA join forces to advance women’s leadership
Tribune News Network Doha Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) and the Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance women’s leadership, executive development and talent growth in Qatar. Signed June 11, 2026, at QBWA headquarters, the»»»
Public Prosecution highlights importance of national, Gulf cooperation in combating drugs
QNA Doha The Public Prosecution, represented by the Institute of Criminal Studies, on Thursday organiseda scientific and awareness seminar to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The seminar was attended by a number of prosecutors along with specialists from variou»»»
MoT joins int’l community to mark Day of the Seafarer
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) joined the international community in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer 2026, through a special event recognising and appreciating the seafarers and those working in the maritime industry. On this occasion, the MoT honoured a number of nat»»»
Iran 'responsible' for attack on ship in Gulf of Oman: US officials
A cargo ship near Oman was reportedly fired upon by Iranian forces, two US officials told Reuters. Following the attack, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) suspended its voluntary vessel movement process through the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre issued an advi»»»
Apple announces price hikes for MacBooks, iPads amid global chip squeeze - UPI.com
Apple on Thursday announced that it is raising prices on its MacBook Neo, MacBook Air and iPad line-ups because of the skyrocketing cost of memory used in the devices. File Photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- Apple announced on Thursday that it is raising prices on several laptop and table»»»
UNESCO 80: Tunisia calls for Organisations participatory reform and modernisation
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - Tunisia called for a participatory reform of UNESCO and an in-depth modernisation of its actions to address contemporary upheavals, particularly the rise of AI and growing geopolitical tensions.Speaking before the Open-Ended...»»»
Israel feared the fall of Assad not the rise of instability, Syrian envoy tells UN Security Council
NEW YORK CITY: Syria’s permanent representative to the UN, Ibrahim Olabi, told the Security Council on Thursday that Israel’s true fear relating to Syria was never instability in the country, but the collapse of a regime that tortured and gassed its own people. Arguing that when that collapse took »»»
Could Israel’s Hebron planning takeover become a blueprint for annexing the West Bank?
DUBAI: The decision by Israeli authorities to strip Hebron Municipality of its planning and construction powers in parts of the city’s historic center has triggered fresh concerns over the future of the Oslo Accords peace framework and the prospects for Palestinian statehood. Palestinian officials »»»
Croatia pitches itself as gateway to Central Europe for Canadian investors
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković urged Canadian business leaders on June 23 to view Croatia as a gateway to Central Europe, highlighting the country’s economic growth, investment-grade credit ratings and expanding energy infrastructure. Croatia and Canada have strong potential to deepen eco»»»
Global growth to stabilise in 3Q26 as Iran ceasefire eases energy shock - Erste Bank
A framework agreement between Washington and Tehran has already pulled oil prices lower, but Erste Group's quarterly outlook warns the inflationary scar tissue from the conflict will outlast the crisis itself across the eurozone, the US and emerging markets alike. The third quarter of 2026 looks se»»»
MSCI upgrades Bulgaria to frontier market status
Global index provider MSCI has upgraded Bulgaria’s capital market to frontier market status from standalone, marking a step up in its classification and potentially boosting investor interest. The decision, part of MSCI’s 2026 annual market classification review, reflects improvements in the access»»»
Ahead of Nato summit with Trump, Ankara splashes paint on VIP route homes, detains hundreds
Turkey’s Erdogan administration is engaged in a dual-track campaign of meticulous aesthetic curation and intensive domestic policing in preparation for Ankara’s hosting of the upcoming 2026 Nato Summit, an occasion set to feature the participation of US President Donald Trump, local media reports s»»»
Islamic Resistance Issues Third Statement about Israeli Violations of Ceasefire in South Lebanon: UNTIL NOW - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance Issues Third Statement about Israeli Violations of Ceasefire in South Lebanon: UNTIL NOW 25-06-2026 23:50 PM The Islamic»»»
Supreme Court shoots down Hawaii's private property gun restriction - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a law in Hawaii that required people licensed to carry a concealed firearm to seek permission to do so on private property. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaiian law tha»»»
Syria remains committed to protecting children’s rights, envoy says
NEW YORK: Syria’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ibrahim Olabi said Syria remains committed to protecting children’s rights and strengthening cooperation with the UN in this field, including efforts to develop a national action plan aimed at preventing violations against children. Speaking duri»»»
UN envoy says Jeddah deal can still anchor future Sudan peace talks, as fears grow over El-Obeid
NEW YORK CITY: The 2023 Jeddah agreement brokered by Saudi Arabia can still serve as a foundation for future Sudan peace talks, the UN’s special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, said on Thursday, even as he voiced alarm over an intensifying offensive by the Rapid Support Forces around the city of E»»»
Cyprus fears Turkiye will exclude it from UN climate meet
BRUSSELS: Cyprus expressed concern on Thursday that it might not be invited to the UN climate conference in November because of a long-standing dispute with host nation Turkiye. Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when a Turkish invasion followed a coup in Nicosia backed by Greece’s then-military j»»»
Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites rapped
SEBASTIA, West Bank: An Israeli bill that would extend civil control over ancient sites in the West Bank has drawn criticism from Palestinians and Israeli rights groups who say it is tantamount to annexation of occupied land and would expand Jewish settlements. The “Heritage Authority in Judea and »»»
Cyprus fears Turkiye will exclude it from UN climate meet
BRUSSELS: Cyprus expressed concern on Thursday that it might not be invited to the UN climate conference in November because of a long-standing dispute with host nation Turkiye.Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when a Turkish invasion followed a coup in Nicosia backed by Greece’s then-military ju»»»
HSBC Qatar unveils its new Head Office featuring its first Wealth Centre in Msheireb Downtown Doha
Doha: HSBC officially welcomed customers to the bank’s first wealth centre within its new headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the world’s most advanced smart city developments. The new, dedicated Premier wealth centre marks a milestone in the bank’s strategic commitment to serving Qatar’»»»
EU sends $3.6 billion to Ukraine as first part of support loan - UPI.com
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, center, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, European Council President Antonio Costa, second from right, and Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, second from left, pose for a group photo at the opening session of the Ukraine Recovery Co»»»
Chad sees influx of drone victims from Sudan
TINE, Chad: Faouzi Abdulbagi Mahammat Anour woke up in Tine, Chad, with a burnt face and his right eye missing after being attacked on the Sudanese side of the border by a drone. The attack happened on the morning of June 10, when the 18-year-old was grazing his family’s livestock northeast of the »»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘House of Fidelity’ by Justin Baer
In “House of Fidelity,” veteran journalist Justin Baer tells the definitive story of the Johnsons, a New England dynasty that fiercely guarded control of their company while reshaping Wall Street. From the founder’s bold leap into Boston’s insular investing circles, to the meteoric rise of Peter Ly»»»
Strait of Hormuz ship evacuation halted after vessel attack
DUBAI: A UN maritime agency has paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after the British military said a vessel was hit Thursday by a projectile off the coast of Oman. The head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said the plan to move stranded ships through the str»»»
Explosions heard in Kyiv amid air alert
KYIV: Multiple explosions were heard as an air alert wailed in Kyiv, AFP journalists reported Thursday, minutes after authorities warned about Russian ballistic missiles heading toward the Ukrainian capital. The journalists also saw smoke traces in the skies above Kyiv. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko »»»
GCC, US reaffirm alliance after Iran deal, back Syria and Gaza plan
Dubai: Foreign ministers from the GCC countries and the US reaffirmed their strategic partnership on Thursday and welcomed mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan that helped secure a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. In a joint statement issued after the GCC-US Ministerial»»»
Saudi Arabia moves from AI investment to implementation
ALKHOBAR: For much of the past decade, Saudi Arabia’s artificial intelligence ambitions have been focused on building the foundations. The Kingdom has invested heavily in cloud infrastructure, data centers, digital transformation programs and national AI initiatives under Vision 2030, as government»»»
Qatar Toy Festival 2026 returns bigger than ever with new immersive zones and experiences
DOHA: Qatar Toy Festival returns this year bigger than ever, with the introduction of new zones and experiences. The festival, organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration with Spacetoon Group under the theme “More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun”, will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Conven»»»
US experts credit Qatar's mediation with helping secure US-Iran ceasefire
Washington: American experts have praised the State of Qatar's diplomatic efforts in helping to secure a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, saying the Gulf state's mediation played a significant role in reducing tensions and bringing the two sides closer to an agreement. Speaking to Qata»»»
Supreme Court shoots down cancer lawsuits against Roundup manufacturer - UPI.com
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Monsanto, the manufacturer of the weedkiller Roundup, does not have to comply with state laws to include a cancer warning on the product's label because the EPA has said it is not required to do so. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI. | License Photo June 25 (UP»»»