'I'm not the Godfather' Albania's PM Says
Albania's Prime Minister, Edi Rama, has dismissed accusations leveled against him during recent weeks of protests, sparked by the $4 billion luxury project linked to Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump. In an interview for Financial Times, Rama denied claims that he is the "Godfather" behind a»»»
On This Day, June 24: Isner defeats Mahut in longest tennis match - UPI.com
On June 24, 2010, John Isner defeated Nicolas Mahut in a first-round match played over three days at Wimbledon. 1 of 2 | A victorious John Isner (L) and Nicolas Mahut (R) stand in front of the scoreboard after Isner won the longest tennis match in history in the final set 70-68 on court 18 on the f»»»
Israeli occupation forces arrest a young man during an incursion on the road between the village of Al-Muallaqa and the town of Ghadeer Al-Bustan in the Quneitra countryside in Syria - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state
Sydney: Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture minister said on Wednesday. Australia was for years the only continental landmass to be free of the H5 strain, which has caused severe disease and high death rates in pou»»»
Invest Qatar Gateway introduces new feature, connecting startups to venture capital funds
Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, today announced the launch of the Venture Capital (VC) Funding Module on the Invest Qatar Gateway, developed in collaboration with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). The new offering enhances startups access to capital and investm»»»
GWC Group, Meydan Free Zone partner to simplify business setup and regional expansion
DOHA: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, and Meydan Management Services L.L.C-FZ (Meydan Free Zone) have entered into a partnership aimed at simplifying business setup, market entry, and regio»»»
Oil extends slide on expectations of smoother crude flows via Hormuz
SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than 1 percent on Wednesday, extending this week’s losses and trading near four-month lows, on signs that more oil tankers stranded in the Gulf are set to move out of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 78 cents, or 1 percent, at $76.30 a barrel as of 06»»»
Brazil eye top spot as Scotland aim to shake Group C
Doha, Qatar: Brazil face Scotland in a decisive Group C clash in Miami with top spot still to be decided as the race for the knockouts reaches its final stage. With Brazil level on points with Morocco, and Morocco facing already-eliminated Haiti, the battle for first place could go down to goal dif»»»
Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum celebrates its six-month milestone
Doha, Qatar: It is six months since Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum opened its doors in Education City, establishing itself as a vibrant cultural destination that celebrates the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of modern art: Maqbool Fida Hus»»»
Awqaf Ministry Information Systems Department earns ISO 9001:2015 certification
Doha, Qatar: The Information Systems Department of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has achieved a significant institutional and digital milestone by obtaining the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to exc»»»
Women’s empowerment in sport deepens equality and sustainable development: NHRC Chairperson
Geneva: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, underscored yesterday the importance of Human Rights Council Resolution (59/17) on ramping up efforts to empower women and girls in and through sport. She described this resolution as a vital ste»»»
QC Chairman discusses trade cooperation with Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, met yesterday, at his office at the Chamber’s headquarters with H E Didio Othman Sidibé, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to the State of Qatar; H E Amadou Madoukou, Ambassador of the Republic of Niger t»»»
MoCI steps up awareness campaign to combat online fraud, protect personal data
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has issued a public advisory urging citizens, residents, and business owners to exercise caution when accessing electronic links related to government services. The warning comes amid growing concerns over online fraud attempts that target u»»»
Qatar highlights role of sport in empowering women at UNHRC
Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva, H E Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, participated in a panel discussion on the intensification of efforts to empower women and girls in and through sport within the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Coun»»»
H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state
SYDNEY: Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation’s agriculture minister said on Wednesday. Australia was for years the only continental landmass to be free of the H5 strain, which has caused severe disease and high death rates in pou»»»
Trump calls for probe into gasoline price ‘gouging’
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has instructed the Department of Justice to look into oil companies for not lowering gasoline pump prices in line with falling crude costs, and accused the companies of “gouging” customers. Trump did not name any companies in his social media po»»»
At-Bashy district to receive another billion soms on Sadyr Japarov's instruction - | 24.KG
During a working visit to Naryn region, President Sadyr Japarov reviewed the socioeconomic development results of At-Bashy district and the promising projects planned for implementation in the coming years. District head Mukhtar Sherbaev reported that from 2021 to 2025, 17 facilities were built in »»»
Messi-Mbappe duel pushes World Cup boundaries again
Doha, Qatar: Something changed on Planet Football on December 18, 2022. Whilst that date will forever be remembered as the day Argentina won their third FIFA World Cup, it also marked a turning point for two of the greatest footballers in the history of the competition, for on that night in Lusail,»»»
National Cyber Security Agency bolsters national cadres with advanced cybersecurity skills
Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, hosted the Cyber Security Capacity Development Program (Level 2) as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Qatar’s cyber resilience by developing a highly skilled national workforce to add»»»
Study: 33pct of Romanians believe education, learning are the second most important reason for using AI
The Romanian consumer has started to use technology to optimise their personal life, not just for consumption, and a third (33%) of those surveyed say that education and learning were the second most important reason for using Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to a specialist study released o»»»
Companies from Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia interested in Black Sea AI Gigafactory
Companies from eight countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia have expressed interest in participating in the "Black Sea A.I. Gigafactory" project, coordinated by Romania's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Energy, one of the country's most important advanced digital infrastru»»»
Romanian Naval Authority announces implementation of 4 million euros project to improve navigation safety on the Danube
The Romanian Naval Authority (ANR), in partnership with Bulgaria's Executive Agency 'Maritime Administration' (EAMA), has announced the launch of a project worth nearly 4 million euros aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of navigation on the Romanian-Bulgarian section of the Danube.Accordi»»»
Report:Aggregate net profit of credit institutions was 15.5 billion RON in 2025
The profitability of the Romanian banking sector remained at a robust level during 2025, with the aggregate net profit of credit institutions reaching approximately 15.5 billion lei, amid the streamlining of operational activity and the continuation of the banking consolidation process, according t»»»
CES: New Multiannual Financial Framework should drive EU competitiveness, cohesion and labour market transformation
The new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) should become the European Union's main strategic instrument for strengthening economic competitiveness, social cohesion and the capacity to adapt to profound labour market transformations, according to Romania's Economic and Social Council (CES).The Co»»»
Dragos Pislaru: More than EUR 2.25 bln officially transferred into Romania's accounts
More than EUR 2.25 billion have officially been transferred to Romania's accounts after the European Commission fully disbursed the amount for Payment Request No. 4 under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), acting Minister for European Investment and Projects Dragos Pislaru announced »»»
Romania has Government that cannot issue ordinances, aligning with EU states
Save Romania Union (USR) deputy Claudiu Nasui believes the absence of a fully empowered Government could be beneficial, as the Executive can no longer issue emergency ordinances or change legislation "at will".He said that, in this way, Romania is "inadvertently" aligning itself with the majority o»»»
George Simion: No Government is possible without AUR
Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) leader George Simion said on Tuesday, after consultations at the Cotroceni Palace, that no Government can be formed without his party."The AUR came before Nicusor Dan with a proposal to overcome the crisis and with a proposal for prime minister," he said.Si»»»
PNL will keep its promise to no longer govern alongside PSD
PNL First Vice President Dan Motreanu declared on Tuesday that his party presented to President Nicusor Dan the proposed solution for unblocking the "political crisis generated by PSD", noting that in this way the political crisis can end and the liberals will respect their promise to no longer gov»»»
Liberal leader Bolojan after talks with President Dan: A Pact for Romania is a realistic solution
National Liberal Party (PNL) leader Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday, following consultations with President Nicusor Dan, that a Pact for Romania represents 'a realistic formula through which we can have a government in place in the short term'.'PNL believes that a realistic formula through which we ca»»»
Qatar-Saudi Arabia security panel holds meeting
Riyadh: The sixth meeting of the Qatar-Saudi Arabia Joint Security and Military Committee was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior H E Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi chaired the Qatari delegation, while that of Saudi Arabia was headed by Assistant Minist»»»
Do-or-die for Qatar as Bosnia await in Seattle
Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui has called on his players to embrace one final opportunity and fight for Qatar’s World Cup dream as Al Annabi meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in a must-win Group B clash in Seattle today. For Qatar, the equation is straightforward as they must secure three points in their final»»»
Women’s Religious Outreach Unit organises ‘Sakan’ programme to promote stable marriages
Doha, Qatar: As part of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ efforts to strengthen family stability and promote social cohesion, the Women’s Religious Outreach Unit of the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance organised the “Sakan” programme, a specialised awareness and training initiat»»»
QGIRCO named ‘Most Innovative Motor Insurance Company in Qatar 2026’
Doha: Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company (QGIRCO) has been awarded the title of ‘Most Innovative Motor Insurance Company in Qatar 2026’ by the internationally recognised publication, Global Business Outlook. The award honours QGIRCO’s continued investment in digital transformation, makin»»»
Rawajeh Group and Flow partner to develop and operate branded residential communities in Saudi Arabia
Rawajeh Group, the leading Saudi investment and real estate development entity, and Flow, a global real estate brand and operator with an established presence in the Kingdom, have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that establishes an integrated model combining professional »»»
Fears grow for civilians as paramilitary group closes in on strategic Sudanese city
CAIRO: Paramilitary attacks on a strategic city of a half-million people in central Sudan have raised international alarm that another round of mass violence against civilians is being planned as the country’s war surges into its fourth year. “We must not allow the horrors of El Fasher to be repeat»»»
Vice Speaker reports “thaw” in cooperation with Russian colleagues - | 24.KG
Vice Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Meder Aliev stated during a plenary session that there is a «thaw» in cooperation with Russian colleagues. According to him, a parliamentary delegation recently returned from a working visit to Brest, where a forum was held. «On June 22, the 85th anniver»»»
Trump calls for probe into gasoline price ‘gouging’
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has instructed the Department of Justice to look into oil companies for not lowering gasoline pump prices in line with falling crude costs, and accused the companies of “gouging” customers.Trump did not name any companies in his social media pos»»»
UAE weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds and dust reduce visibility in Al Ain through Thursday
The UAE has issued a weather alert for the Al Ain region, warning of periods of rainfall and strong winds through Thursday that could lead to reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said Al Ain is expected to experience convective cloud formatio»»»
Israeli Channel 13: Contrary to previous promises, and according to an Israeli official, ‘Israel’ is preparing for a partial withdrawal from southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rawajeh Group and Flow partner to develop and operate branded residential communities in Saudi Arabia
Rawajeh Group, the leading Saudi investment and real estate development entity, and Flow, a global real estate brand and operator with an established presence in the Kingdom, have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that establishes an integrated model combining professional »»»
Korean Medical Center celebrates its second anniversary as first gateway to Korean healthcare in Qatar and region
Doha: The Korean Medical Center (KMC) has celebrated its second anniversary in Qatar, highlighting two years of growth, innovation, and partnership in support of the country’s long-term healthcare vision. The anniversary event brought together representatives from the Embassy of the Republic of Kor»»»
Lebanese on the edge of Israel’s occupation live with fear and rising tensions
JDEIDAT MARJAYOUN, Lebanon: Looking out from a friend’s balcony, Milia el-Cheikh struggled to find her own home in the ruins of her now-deserted village, its entrances strung with barbed wire. Her village of Dibbine is one of several Shiite-majority communities across southern Lebanon destroyed by »»»
Israel, Lebanon discuss pilot project for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army
JERUSALEM: Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed pilot project under which Israeli troops would hand over control of some territory in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces, according to three Israeli officials. The officials said the Lebanese troops involved would undergo»»»
Thailand’s ‘Michael Jackson’ jailed over fatal drink-driving crash
BANGKOK: A Thai court jailed on Wednesday a singer dubbed Thailand’s Michael Jackson for two years for killing two people while driving while drunk. Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, rose to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s for his signature fedora hat, leather jackets and slick dance moves, »»»
Necessity drives gold miners in DR Congo’s Ebola epicenter
MONGBWALU: In the mines of Mongbwalu, the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic Congo, gold prospectors have no choice but to overcome their fear of the virus and carry on their backbreaking work.“Ebola is real and it scares us. But if I stay at home, what are my ch»»»
AD Ports deepens shipping bet with Dh1.1b GFS stake deal
Dubai: AD Ports Group has acquired an additional 30% stake in Global Feeder Shipping for Dh1.1 billion, raising its ownership in the Dubai-based container feeder shipping company to 81% as it moves to strengthen control over one of its key maritime assets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»
Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi joins as Chairman of Agentic AI firm AIREV as UAE advances ambition to export homegrown artificial intelligence
AIREV has announced that Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has assumed the chairmanship of the Board of Directors of the UAE-based AI company behind OnDemand, a sovereign-grade agentic AI operating system engineered in the UAE and deployed in markets worldwide. The move alig»»»
Senate approves war powers resolution to halt war with Iran - UPI.com
President Donald Trump enters the White House North Portico on Tuesday, the same day the Republican-controlled Senate passed a resolution ordering the end of U.S. hostilities with Iran unless he receives Congress' approval for the war. File Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI)»»»
Dubai Police: elderly in fraud web, believed cash real
Dubai: An elderly man spent months trapped in an sophisticated fraud scheme, repeatedly handing over money to criminals who convinced him that a safe filled with black coloured banknotes could be transformed into genuine currency using a special chemical. The victim became so deeply invested in the»»»
Dubai unites to protect senior citizens from abuse
Dubai: Dubai Police and the Community Development Authority (CDA) have stepped up efforts to protect senior citizens and older persons, launching a community awareness forum that stressed respect, dignity and protection for the elderly as a shared national responsibility. Held at Al Warqa Majlis to»»»