TACLOBAN, Philippines: Two teens who allegedly killed three fellow students in a rare Philippine school shooting planned the attack in advance, police said Tuesday, revealing one had trained at a firing range.Determining a motive, however, remained a work in progress, with bullying cited as a facto»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah’s new integrated logistics corridor with Oman has cut cargo transit time from about three months to 35 days, while trucks using approved routes from Oman through Sharjah will be exempt from toll gate fees across the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

Russian air defense forces destroyed five Storm Shadow cruise missiles and 462 drones of the armed forces of Ukraine in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Air defense systems shot down 13 guided aerial bombs, five UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles and 462 aircraft-type »»»

Oman is considering banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms and has launched a public consultation on draft regulations designed to strengthen child protection in the digital environment. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said the consultation seeks fe»»»

The Competition Council has authorised the transaction through which Pavăl Holding intends to take over Carrefour Group’s operations in Romania, namely Carrefour România S.A., Supeco Investment S.R.L., Bringo Magazin S.R.L., and Columbus Active S.R.L., according to a press release. Although the act»»»

A series of Israeli attacks were reported across southern Lebanon on Tuesday, in violation of the ceasefire reached in the weekend, according to field reports by Al-Manar correspondents. In Haddatha, Israeli occupation forces opened fire on residents during a burial procession that was being escort»»»

Arab Finance: Egyptian master developer MIDAR and Emirati-owned lifestyle conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim have signed a strategic partnership to develop a mixed-use urban project in New Cairo's Mada City, with an initial development value exceeding $3.1 billion, as per a statement issued by the Egypt»»»

Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev announced plans to establish an advisory council of robots at the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation during a discussion on whether Bulgaria can become Europe's innovation and artificial intelligence hub at Webit 2026 in Sof»»»

Israeli forces opened fire Tuesday on civilians in Hadatha and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in south Lebanon, killing one person and wounding 2 others. Israeli soldiers also fired stun grenades in Kfartebnit and Barasheet, while drones overflew Beirut’s southern suburbs, Tyre, and multiple areas across southe»»»

London: The man who appears destined to be Britain's next Labour prime minister received a hero's welcome in parliament on Monday, after incumbent Keir Starmer announced his resignation. Veteran politician Andy Burnham, fresh from his UK by-election victory last week, was sworn in as an MP. Afterwa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tom Berendsen, today in Doha.During the meeting, the relations of cooperation between the two countries were review»»»

From June 1 to 10, on-site inspections were conducted in Kyrgyzstan at construction sites, sewing workshops, and other facilities where foreigners are employed. According to the State Committee for National Security, 922 reports were drawn up under Article 431 of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh a draft law on ratification of an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China on a concessional loan to finance Kyrgyzstan’s share in China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan railway project. The document is proposed for expedited co»»»

Super has announced that it will acquire Crafting Technologies, a Romanian company based in Cluj-Napoca, as part of its plan to develop its first technology hub in Romania. The new centre in Cluj will complement the work of more than 900 technology specialists across Super’s offices in Croatia, Spa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Light attack drone drops stun grenade in the outskirts of Bar’ashit southern Lebanese town: Al-Manar reporter 23-06-2026 12:10 PM Latest Ne»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondnet in southern Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces open fire on residents in Haddatha during a burial procession escorte»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 3 Palestinians martyred, 20 others wounded in Gaza in last 24 hours: Health Ministry in Gaza 23-06-2026 12:09 PM Latest News Urgent News 3 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces open fire on a Civil Defense team from the Islamic Health Society and civilians while they were retrieving bodies»»»

Consumers are increasingly using artificial intelligence and digital channels to make health decisions and access healthcare services, from requesting tests and prescriptions to self-diagnosis and treatment, according to the EY Global Consumer Health 2026 report. The report is based on a survey of »»»

PARIS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Tuesday for the world to act with “far greater urgency” to limit global warming, warning that fossil fuels were driving twin climate and energy crises. “On the surface, these crises may seem separate. But they share the same destructive force: Fos»»»

LOS ANGELES: A ransom note connected to the disappearance of US television host Savannah Guthrie’s mother said she had died, US media reported on Monday. Nancy Guthrie, 84, went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona in the early hours of February 1. Security camera footage released by authoritie»»»

Guiyang: More than 9,100 residents have been evacuated in southwest China's Guizhou Province, as torrential rains have lashed multiple parts of the province since Monday, authorities said Tuesday. Among the affected areas, the city of Duyun in the Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qiannan ordere»»»

Former MP Duishon Torokulov is in pretrial detention. The Pervomaisky District Court reported that the decision to take him into custody was made on June 19. It was noted that the request of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ investigator was granted, and the former deputy was remanded in custody un»»»

On June 22, a dispute with gunfire occurred on the grounds of Hawaii recreation center in Tokmok, involving 22 people. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Chui region, the dispute between young people began with a verbal altercation and subsequently escalated into a fight. The p»»»

Dubai: Emirates has been named Best Airline Worldwide at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East (BTME) Awards, while also receiving honours for Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East for its First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport. The Business Traveller Middle East »»»

Dubai Holding Community Management signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ReFarm Global, a regenerative technology and infrastructure group specialising in circular resource recovery solutions, to launch the Sea to Soil circular economy initiative, a world-first programme transfo»»»

Another post-Brexit prime minister bites the dust. Keir Starmer has owned up to the obvious: that he's too unpopular to lead the Labour Party into the next general election. After replacing the hard left's Jeremy Corbyn, the same Starmer won a landslide election victory two years ago on the promise»»»

Ten years after Brexit, data shows that the decision to leave the European Union has made people in Britain up to 8 percent poorer. Experts predict the economic damage is set to continue, and YouGov polling now finds nearly 60 percent of Britons say it was wrong to leave the EU.  When the UK v»»»

Romania's parliament rejected prime minister-designate Adrian Vestea on Monday, extending months of political turmoil in the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine and raising the prospect of a snap election if a second government nominee also fails to secure lawmakers' backing. Romania's parliament »»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova stated that Bulgaria is not vetoing sanctions against Russia, stressing that the current package is still being discussed among EU member states and that several countries have expressed reservations. Speaking on bTV’s “This Morning,” Petrova said the process is s»»»

A 36-year-old man died after falling from Sofia’s Lion’s Bridge following an altercation that unfolded in broad daylight at one of the capital’s busiest intersections. Police have detained three men between the ages of 20 and 30 as investigators work to determine the exact circumstances that led to»»»

The International Baccalaureate (IB) has launched the Systems Transformation Pathway (STP), a new course designed to help Diploma Programme students work on practical solutions to global challenges such as climate change, economic inequality, food systems, health crises, energy, and governance. The»»»

Dubai: Thousands of kite enthusiasts gathered on Denmark's North Sea coast for the annual Fano International Kite Festival, one of the largest events of its kind in the world. The festival, held on the island of Fano, attracted around 5,000 participants from 26 countries, according to organisers. T»»»

OSUS Real Estate has announced the expansion of its operations in Makkah through the development of a distinctive residential project within Masar Destination, one of the most prominent urban development projects in the holy city. With SR1 billion ($267 million) in investments, the project includes»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has announced a sweeping series of understandings with the United States, including joint mechanisms to safeguard Lebanon’s sovereignty, the establishment of maritime crisis communications for the Strait of Hormuz, and the imminent release of $12 bi»»»

Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev announced plans to establish a consultative council of robots at the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation during a discussion on whether Bulgaria can become Europe's innovation and artificial intelligence hub at Webit 2026 in »»»

Varna will host the 12th European Geography Olympiad (EGEO 2026) from June 28 to July 3, Varna Municipality said on Tuesday. The prestigious event will bring together top geography students from 14 countries, including traditional European participants as well as strong teams from Kazakhstan, Armen»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on June 22 announced plans to remove the country's president through a constitutional amendment as part of a broader programme of political and institutional reform. Addressing the parliament, Magyar said his government would initiate changes to the constitutio»»»

Sofia’s housing market is entering a new phase in which the focus is gradually shifting from the traditionally dominant southern districts to emerging areas in the north of the city, while infrastructure and planning constraints are becoming the key factors shaping future construction. Further read»»»

Ukrainian investor and KYB corporation owner Oleg Nevzorov has rejected allegations of misconduct and political protection in connection with an ongoing investigation related to the “Baba Alino” construction project in Varna. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, Nevzorov said he does not consider »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has issued his strongest warning yet to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, accusing Minsk of directly facilitating Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and giving Belarusian authorities one week to remove communications equipment helping guide strikes or fac»»»

Western companies have seen the value of their assets in Russia almost halve since the start of the war in Ukraine, highlighting the scale of the economic decoupling between Russia and the West after more than four years of war, Vedomosti reports. According to calculations by Russian business daily»»»

Germany is making one of its most visible business pushes into Uzbekistan in years as Berlin looks beyond its traditional European and Asian markets for new sources of growth, raw materials, industrial partnerships and skilled labour. At the fifth annual Tashkent International Investment Forum (TII»»»

Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Željka Cvijanović met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during her stay in Israel. She called the meeting the crown of a successful visit. After the meeting, Cvijanović said that there is a mutual willingness to strengthen political, i»»»

LONDON: Andy Burnham, Britain’s newest lawmaker and likely its next prime minister, was meeting Labour colleagues on Tuesday in preparation for a leadership contest in which he may be the only contender. Burnham is the strong front-runner to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced Monday»»»

MANILA: Philippine authorities on Tuesday warned of possible flooding in low-lying villages, landslides and rough seas in the country’s two northernmost provinces as a powerful typhoon roared offshore. Typhoon Mekkhala was last tracked over the Pacific before midday, about 375 kilometers (230 miles»»»

NEW DELHI: Resumed shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz would ease energy and fertilizer supply bottlenecks, India’s security chief said during a BRICS security meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday.The current state of the crucial waterway for oil and gas transport is uncertain — it reopened last»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkish police on Tuesday arrested more than 200 people suspected of links to the Islamic State and outlawed far-left groups, officials said, before an upcoming NATO summit.The Ankara prosecutor’s office said 209 people had been detained in the capital, while 32 others remained at large.O»»»

The State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that on June 22, border guards foiled an attempt to illegally transport strong pharmaceutical substances on the Kyrgyz—Uzbek section of the state border. In Doochar area of Kadamdzhai district in Batken region, approximately 100 meters from t»»»

In August, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will make a state visit to Kyrgyzstan, during which the opening of Seidikum checkpoint will be discussed. Mirzamir Sydykov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Border Service and Chief of the General Staff, said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenes»»»