Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria
Los Angeles, United States: Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria. Messi swept home a low finish in the 38th minute of the Group J game in Arlington, Texas to take his ca»»»
Lebanese defense minister receives Saudi ambassador in Beirut
BEIRUT: Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari was received by the Lebanese Minister of Defense Maj. Gen. Michel Menassa at his office in Beirut on Monday. The parties discussed recent developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Eastern P»»»
Bavarian leader demands cuts to Ukrainian refugees’ benefits and more deportations in Germany
Unemployed Ukrainians should be stripped of access to Germany’s unemployment and welfare benefits system, the leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Soeder, has said. He added that deportations and voluntary departures should be stepped up as part of a cost-cutting scheme. Since the esc»»»
Arab Group at UN urges US to remove Syria from terrorism sponsors list, calls for Israeli forces to withdraw
NEW YORK CITY: The Arab Group at the UN has called on the US to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. It argued that the designation, imposed in 1979 while the former Assad regime ruled the country, no longer reflected the realities of the new Syrian state and was hindering its»»»
England and in-form Ghana clash for Group L top spot
DOHA: England and Ghana will battle for top spot in Group L when they meet in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 clash on at Boston Stadium. The match, scheduled for 11:00pm (Qatar time), will be the third fixture in Group L, which also includes Croatia and Panama. Both sides opened their cam»»»
Iran Will Continue to Cooperate With IAEA on Same Principles - Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will continue to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) according to the same principles, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. Earlier in the day, US Vice President JD Vance said that inspectors from the International Atomic»»»
In ‘Israel’, there is concern about the understandings between Iran and the United States, and they are warning the Americans that the (Resistance) axis is growing stronger: Channel 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Coworking spaces entering MICE market to challenge hotels
Coworking spaces are increasingly entering the MICE market, which has traditionally been dominated by hotels and conference centers. Thanks to flexible, less formal and more attractive interiors, they are becoming a popular alternative for conferences, workshops and business events. According to Mi»»»
Watch: Overturned truck releases 2 million bees into Texas neighborhood - UPI.com
June 22 (UPI) -- Residents of a Texas neighborhood were warned to remain indoors when a semi truck overturned and released an estimated 2 million bees into the roadway. Orange County Emergency Services District 4 said on Facebook that the 18-wheeler overturned near the intersection of Colony Drive »»»
'Dubai-it' initiative highlights emirate’s pioneering role in global innovation: Mattar Al Tayer
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) affirmed that the 'Dubai-it' initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, embodies the UAE’»»»
Survey Finds Bulgarians Most Skeptical of US Security Guarantees in Europe
A recent poll covering 15 European countries shows that 7% of Bulgarians firmly view the United States as an ally, 44% as a "necessary partner", 11% as an adversary with whom cooperation is necessary, and 15% as a country with which Bulgaria is in conflict. In addition to transatlantic relations, t»»»
United States OKs Iranian oil sales for 60 days - UPI.com
People enjoy the beach in May as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman. On Monday, the U.S. Treasury Department said that it authorized sales of Iranian oil for 60 days amid ongoing talks between the two countries. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | L»»»
House committee leaders reach agreement to advance online safety bill - UPI.com
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., and ranking member Frank Pallone, D-N.J., announced the agreement that will set new standards for online platforms in respect to child users. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo June 22 (UPI) -- Leaders in the House E»»»
Head of the Iranian negotiating delegation, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, departs for the Sultanate of Oman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Foreign Ministry: Moscow and Tehran underscore the need for a swift withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Pakistani Defense Minister: ‘Israel’ seeks to thwart a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, and the agreement means the end of Netanyahu politically and perhaps his arrest - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar's family business giants shine in Forbes Middle East top 100 ranking
Doha Ten family-owned business groups from Qatar have been included in the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2026, highlighting the continued strength and influence of Qatari enterprises in the regional economic landscape. The Qatari companies featured in this year’s ranking are Pow»»»
Erdogan to Pezeshkian: Beware Those Who Seek Sabotaging Talks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Syria reaffirms commitment to justice and missing persons file at UN
New York, June 22 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, reaffirmed the Syrian government’s commitment to continuing efforts to uncover the fate of missing and forcibly disappeared persons and to advancing the path of transitional justice without compromise. A»»»
4 heat-related deaths reported in the Grand Canyon this month - UPI.com
Dangerous weather conditions have turned deadly in Grand Canyon National Park, where multiple hikers have died this month as summer visitation ramps up. At least four people have died in weather-related incidents in the park so far in June, including three older hikers. "On June 12, a 72-year-old m»»»
France target second win as Iraq eye upset
Doha: France and Iraq are set to meet in the second group stage match in the World Cup where the tournament favourites face a team eager to prove itself on the biggest stage. While France are expected to challenge for the title, Iraq will hope to test challenge one of international football's most »»»
Banieczka wants to create network of 600 car wash facilities
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Saudi Arabia expresses solidarity with Qatar after gas plant explosion
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Qatar after an explosion at a gas plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City, about 80 km north of Doha, resulted in several casualties and injuries on Sunday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday the Kingdom’s sincere condolences to the famili»»»
Over 40 shells found in Philippine school shooting police
Manila: More than 40 shells were found at the scene of a school shooting in Tacloban City in the central Philippines on Monday morning, according to local police. Eastern Visayas Regional Police Director Brigadier General Jason Capoy said the shooting occurred at around 9 a.m. local time while clas»»»
Ukrainian Businessman Oleg Nevzorov Says He Has Nothing to Feel Guilty About
Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov told journalists in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna on Monday that he had not fled Bulgaria and does "not feel guilty about anything". "I have done nothing illegal that would make me worry about being arrested," he said, emerging from a questioning session »»»
TIIF 2026: Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries ramps up Central Asian operations
Russia’s largest e-commerce operator Wildberries became the largest retailer of any sort when it overtook MasterSport in 2019 and took Russia into a new age of e-commerce, making its founder Tatiana Kim (nee Bakalchuk) the richest woman in the country. After years of explosive growth, the Russian e»»»
TIIF 2026: Uzbekistan bets on fintech ecosystems to drive next phase of digital growth
Uzbekistan's fintech sector is entering a new stage of development as companies seek to build integrated digital ecosystems that combine banking, payments, lending and ecommerce services, according to Nikolay Seleznev, co-founder and chief strategy and business development officer at Uzum, who spok»»»
US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks
The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports following “encouraging” talks over ending their conflict. The US Treasury issued a 60-day sanctions waiver on Monday, paving the way for the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil to the US. The move came amid positive re»»»
Supreme Court restores conviction in Etan Patz case - UPI.com
The police department of New York City supplied this poster of missing Manhattan schoolboy Etan Patz, who disappeared in 1979 on his way to school. On Monday, the Supreme Court restored the conviction of the man who confessed to killing the boy. File Photo courtesy NYPD | License Photo June 22 (UPI»»»
Report: AI can increase Poland’s GDP by up to 12.1% by 2035
Artificial intelligence could increase Poland’s real GDP by between 1.3% and 12.1% by 2035, according to a new World Bank Group report, Navigating the Age of AI: Implications for Poland’s Economy. The scale of the benefits will depend on business investment, workers’ ability to adapt, and public po»»»
Mojsilovic demands investigation into death of Serbian peacekeeper in Lebanon
BEIRUT - During a visit to a Serbian Armed Forces contingent in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic said on Monday the Republic of Serbia and the Serbian Armed Forces demanded establishment of all facts and punishment for»»»
Israel considering 'symbolic' withdrawals as part of talks with Lebanon
Israel is considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals from occupied territory in southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, according to an Israeli source familiar with the matter. The idea has been discussed ahead of three days of talks between Israel and Lebanon set to take place under the aus»»»
Rubio Leaving for Visits to Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE Amid Talks With Iran
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates from June 23-25, amid negotiations with Iran, Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Monday. The talks between Iran and the United States, with Pakistan and Qatar as »»»
Why weird men try to put penises on powerful women
What’s up with all these performative clowns obsessing over the gender of obvious women? Who exactly are these amateur gynecologists, conducting speculative anatomy audits of high-profile females? They’re nothing like they perceive themselves to be, for starters. In just the latest example, a bunch»»»
Southern Illinois tornado kills 2 - UPI.com
June 22 (UPI) -- A tornado touched down in Jefferson County in southern Illinois, killing two people, authorities announced. The victims were in separate homes that were destroyed in the storm Sunday. Five others were taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. The names of the victims we»»»
Netanyahu: Soldiers in south Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart threats
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Monday that Israeli troops occupying parts of south Lebanon still enjoyed "freedom of action" despite a ceasefire that has been holding for two days. "My directive and that of the Minister of Defense to the IDF (army) is clear and has not changed»»»
SWA unveils 18 investment opportunities to localize water industries, services
RIYADH: The Saudi Water Authority is showcasing 18 promising investment opportunities during the Saudi Water Week 2026, aimed at localizing industries and services related to the water sector. The opportunities are backed by projected demand exceeding SR15 billion ($4 billion) over the next five ye»»»
EWEC highlights role of women engineers in driving UAE’s clean energy future
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has highlighted the contribution of female engineers and technical specialists to the UAE’s energy transition as it marked International Women in Engineering Day 2026. This year’s global theme, “Engineering Intelligence”, focuses on the innovation, tech»»»
Former US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Alan Greenspan – the longtime US Federal Reserve chief who served under four presidents – has died at 100, his wife said in a statement on Monday. Greenspan presided over an unprecedented period of American economic expansion but was later faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of t»»»
Lebanon building damage in latest Israel war estimated at $1.38 billion
Direct damage to buildings in south Lebanon in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah is estimated at around $1.38 billion, a U.N. agency and a Lebanese research center said Monday. "In total, 11,095 buildings were completely destroyed, impacting 17,891 housing units, while 2,242 buildings sus»»»
Prime Minister and US officials hold joint phone call with Lebanese President
Lucerne, Switzerland: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and senior United States officials have held a joint telephone call with President of the Lebanese Republic HE Joseph Aoun to discuss efforts to reinforce the ceasefire in Lebanon and su»»»
From CRED to WhatsApp CEO: Inside Kunal Shah’s rise in India’s startup world
Meta has appointed Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, as the new global head of WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart after seven years in charge of the messaging platform used by more than three billion people worldwide. The move comes alongside a major strategic investment, with Meta committing nearly $900»»»
Anatomy of a fall: Keir Starmer, from election landslide to precipitous descent
Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeff»»»
Lebanon backs deconfliction cell proposal, but ties support to Israeli withdrawal
BEIRUT: Lebanon has welcomed a proposal to establish a deconfliction cell aimed at halting military operations in the country, but officials say any such mechanism must lead to a lasting ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied Lebanese territory. The proposal emerged from US-Ir»»»
ORYNBAYEV: EU must trim Commission to strengthen global competitiveness
If the last twelve months have taught the European Union anything, it is that it must now stand on its own two feet. As economic pressures mount in an increasingly polarized world order, the EU must breathe new life into its struggling business landscape to strengthen its competitiveness on the glo»»»
Popular Bulgarian Holiday Spots in Halkidiki Left Without Water Amid HeatwaveOpinions
Two popular tourist settlements in Halkidiki, frequently visited by Bulgarian holidaymakers, have been left without water supply amid high summer temperatures reaching around 35°C, local authorities said, BNT reported. The disruption affected Nea Silata and Sozopoli, where water service was cut off»»»
How Russian firms get their apps into App Store despite sanctions
Apple removed Russia's messaging app Max from its App Store in early June, and cut off push notifications for calls and messages to iPhone users. This was a blow to the state-backed messaging app, which was supposed to replace the likes of WhatsApp and Telegram. However, there is still a chance tha»»»
TIIF 2026: Europeans rush in to a booming Uzbekistan
When Lord Jason Stockwood, Britain's Minister of State for Investment, addressed an investor panel at the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) in June, he was brimming with enthusiasm. "It feels like this is a country in transition," he said. "The momentum, the energy, the vision th»»»
Azerbaijan, Islamic Development Bank seal $6bn in deals
Azerbaijan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group used the lender's 51st annual meetings in Baku to sign a new five-year partnership strategy and a raft of financing deals, as Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said Baku wants to deepen ties with the Jeddah-based institution. The IsDB Group s»»»
PM Péter Magyar announces 'purge operation' to dismantle 'Orbán mafia'
Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the launch of a far-reaching “purge operation” in Parliament on Monday, declaring a mission to “free Hungary” from what called a “mafia” that operated under the government of Viktor Orbán. “Not odinary criminals” “We will free Hungarians from the political and »»»