Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY), in collaboration with the National Planning Council’s National Statistics Center (NSC) and GCC-Stat, organised Saturday a recognition ceremony for the winners of the first Youth Creativity Award in the World of Data. The event marked the celebrat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui expressed satisfaction with Qatar’s performance in their final World Cup warm-up match against El Salvador, saying the goalless draw provided valuable lessons as Al Annabi enter the final week of preparations for their opening Group B clash against Switzerland. Qatar wr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, participated in the international conference “Sport Tourism as a Driver for Sustainable Development,” hosted by Cyprus and attended by a distinguished group of officials, experts and specialists in the fields of sport»»»

Doha, Qatar: For a long time, Meshaal Barsham was the undisputed presence between the posts for Qatar. As one of the heroes of the country’s Asian Cup 2023 triumph, the goalkeeper’s place rarely came under discussion. Now, with the FIFA World Cup only days away, Mahmoud Abunada has emerged as Julen»»»

The Middle East is suddenly bracing for war again. Iran fired missiles at Israel late Sunday in the first such bombardment in the two months since a ceasefire. Israel launched airstrikes early Monday targeting central and western Iran in response. The truce in the Iran war that was reached in April»»»

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Two people suffered serious injuries after a gas cylinder explosion triggered a fire at a restaurant in the Wilayat of Al Amerat in Oman, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) said. Firefighting teams from the Civil Defence and Ambulance Department in Muscat Governorate responded to the »»»

Israel and Iran traded fire on Monday, seriously testing a fragile truce and threatening hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war. The new attacks, including a strike on an Iranian petrochemical complex, came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Israel to refrain from retaliating ag»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Qatar International Islamic Bank’s (QIIB) Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A’ and its Short-Term IDR at ‘F1’, while maintaining the bank on Rating Watch Negative (RWN). In its latest commentary, the rating agency clarified that placi»»»

On June 8, 1967, the USS Liberty, an intelligence ship sailing in international waters off Egypt, was attacked by Israeli jet planes and torpedo boats. 1 of 6 | The USS Liberty (AGTR-5) receives assistance from units of the Sixth Fleet, after she was attacked and seriously damaged by Israeli forces»»»

Abu Dhabi: He has been buying Big Ticket every single month for more than two decades, and Majed Albert Ghulmiyyah, a 79-year-old retired Lebanese expat who has called the UAE home for 55 years, will tell you that patience is everything. In Series 287 of Big Ticket's Big Win Contest, Majed was amon»»»

PERTH/ BEIJING: Brent oil prices jumped more than $3 a ‌barrel on Monday, initially spooked by Israel’s launch of renewed strikes on Lebanon a day earlier, but also gaining further steam after sounds of explosions were heard in Iran. Sounds of blasts were heard — in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan, loca»»»

MUZAFFARABAD: Seven people were killed and dozens wounded in clashes between police and members of a banned activist group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, officials said on Monday. Supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), an anti-government movement demanding economic and governance»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Islamic Research and Studies at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has released the 214th edition of its renowned Ummah Book series, titled “Social Solidarity: An Ethical System for Promoting Community Security,” authored by Dr. Abdulsalam Rayyah. The publication i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Doha is set to host the 12th Islamic Finance Conference under the theme ‘Islamic Finance in the Age of Agentic Systems’. Organised by Bait Al-Mashura Finance »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) participated in London International Disputes Week 2026 (LIDW26), represented by The Rt Hon The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, President of the Qatar International Court. As part of the main conference programme held at the»»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, preliminary results showed on Monday, cementing the nation's Westward tilt after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference. Pashinyan has sought to loosen the ex-Soviet republic's dependence on Mosc»»»

Talks on advancing the fragile Gaza ceasefire have begun in Cairo between mediators and Palestinian factions, a Palestinian source familiar with the meeting told AFP. The discussions, which started Sunday and are set to resume Monday, come as violence continues to plague the territory despite the t»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov today, June 8, opened Asman Residence-1 residential complex, built by the State Mortgage Company in Osh, and also a complex in the village of Zhany-Aryk in Osh region, online. Congratulating residents of the southern capital on acquiring their own home»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the participation of nearly 80 people, the Mosque Visit Programme was organised by the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center during the month of May. The programme included visits to several mosques, among them the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque, the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Khor Branch of the Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, continues to implement comprehensive cultural, educational, and awareness programmes targeting non-Arabic speakers. Its outreac»»»

Doha, Qatar: With Jordan set to be one of the debutant teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament will provide a historic platform for a quartet of nations making their first appearance on football’s biggest stage. The expansion from 32 to 48 teams has created new opportunities for nations to»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a major step towards sustainable industrial development, Qatar plans to shift 35 percent of its factories toward circular economy practices by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to reducing waste, improving resource efficiency, and fostering a greener manufacturing sector. Qatar is co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Consultative sessions on Qatar’s National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030) continued yesterday as part of the ongoing efforts led by the committee responsible for drafting the plan, with the participation of Attorney-General H E Dr. Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi. The consultati»»»

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Talaat Moustafa Group Saudi for Real Estate Development (TMG) announced on Sunday the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities, cooperate and collaborate in mixed-use real estate projects at developments owne»»»

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has stepped up oversight of medical examinations for expatriate workers, warning that healthcare facilities violating approved procedures could face fines of up to SR100,000. The ministry said the campaign is aimed at improving the quality and reliability of medica»»»

KOLKATA: India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist party swept to power in West Bengal last month, according to official statistics. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a sweeping victory in elections in the eastern border state »»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali participated in the High-Level Ministerial Session convened on the sidelines of the Zero Waste Forum 2026 in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. During the session, he delivered Qatar’s statement in the discussi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup has often served as football’s largest testing ground for innovation. From the introduction of goal-line technology in Brazil 2014 to semi-automated offside technology in Qatar 2022, major changes to the sport have frequently made their biggest impact on the game’s g»»»

Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a full-scale regional war, while Yemen’s Houthi militants also fired at Israel and warned they would target Israel-affiliated ships in the Red Sea, further escalating tension. Isr»»»

Yemen's Houthi militias announced a missile attack on Israel on Monday and declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea, raising the specter of a return to major disruption on the key route. "We declare a complete and total ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea," said a statement f»»»

An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, leaving at least 12 people dead, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sparking a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami along nearby coasts, officials said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the threat of »»»

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In the first four months of this year, 4,391 crimes were registered in Kyrgyzstan, of which 1,711 were related to the cyber domain. Deputy Interior Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, said during a meeting of the parliamentary committee on social policy, education, science, innovation d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” – Chairman of the Security Committee H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be hosted by the United States o»»»

Gold prices extended losses on Monday on rising fears of a US rate hike after a strong jobs report, while renewed hostilities in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and fanned inflation concerns. Spot gold fell 1% to $4,287.66 per ounce by 0544 GMT. Prices fell about 3% on Friday, hitting the »»»

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A new Chinese battery industry supplier is to establish operations in Nyíregyháza, strengthening Hungary’s position as one of Europe’s key battery manufacturing hubs. Sinomatech Hungary, a subsidiary of China’s state-owned CNBM Group, plans to invest EUR 114 million in a separator film coating plan»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation (QF) yesterday launched the accreditation framework for its Rasekh initiative, an educational framework that supports international schools in supporting national identity and promoting the Arabic language and cultural values within global educational environments. The»»»

Accomplishment of feasibility studies for first grain bourse in Egypt and the Middle East Dr Khaled Hanafi, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, announced the completion of the feasibility studies for the establishment of the first grain bourse in Egypt and the Middle East, prepared by Sigma Glob»»»

According to the proposed agenda on Parliament’s website, the session will begin as usual at 1 p.m. with speeches before the agenda. During decision-making, Parliament may elect the chairs and members of four of the five committees of inquiry initiated by the Tisza group. They will vote on the memb»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Malaysia, Anvar Anarbaev, as Ambassador to Vietnam concurrently. The diplomatic mission is based in Kuala Lumpur. Anvar Anarbaev has served as Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, successfully delivered its School Lecture Programme to approximately 3,200 students across 22 international schools in Qatar during April and May 2026, reinforcin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Diplomatic Club is considered one of the pioneering hospitality institutions in Qatar and among the leading founders of this sector. Over more than twenty years since its establishment, the club has maintained a remarkable record of success and continuous development. Despite the e»»»

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools that it operates on Monday after its first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official said. According to Reuters, the city of half-a-million residents about 100 km (60 miles) north of Tokyo said the bear was first »»»

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Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell on Monday morning, taking local rates to their lowest level so far this month after bullion extended losses in global markets. (Check live prices here.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety was priced at Dh519.75 per gram a»»»

BUSHBUCKRIDGE: In a remote South African village, Paulina Mhlongo sits in the yard as health workers in green protective gear move briskly through her home, soaking the walls with anti-mosquito insecticide. Her teenage grandson fell critically ill last year from malaria, the disease that kills more»»»

More than 440,000 children in Kyrgyzstan will receive Bala Yrysy allowance. Aida Azhikhodzhoeva, head of the department, announced at a meeting at the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. According to her, applications for the allowance can be submitted starting July 1 through the reg»»»