SpaceX launches new batch of satellites
Washington, USA: SpaceX launched 29 new satellites for its Starlink constellation into low Earth orbit as part of its global network expansion. In a statement, the company announced that a Falcon 9 rocket launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying satellites for the "»»»
Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman
NEW DELHI: An Indian national died from medical complications aboard the vessel MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port in Oman, the Indian embassy in Muscat said late Saturday. “Necessary arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India,” the embassy sa»»»
Bungee jump death: Woman launched without safety rope
A 21-year-old woman has died during a rope-jumping activity at an extreme sports site in Brazil after operators reportedly failed to attach her safety rope. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas fell approximately 40 metres from the Ponte do Esqueleto (Skeleton Bridge) in Limeira, a town in the interi»»»
Budget offers relief for overseas Pakistanis as Islamabad bets on stability over stimulus
Dubai: Pakistan’s federal budget for 2026-27 delivers one of the most significant packages of incentives for overseas Pakistanis in recent years, while reinforcing the government’s commitment to fiscal stability, IMF-backed reforms and economic discipline. Presented by Pakistan Finance Minister Muh»»»
UAE’s Non-Oil Sector Records Impressive Growth with staffing Challenges
The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector has witnessed its most significant expansion in nine months, driven by robust demand and favorable economic conditions. According to a recent survey by S&P Global, the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.4 in December, up from 54.2 in Nov»»»
China’s ambassador to Hungary talks government ties, the Budapest–Belgrade railway and more
In an exclusive interview with Daily News Hungary, Chinese Ambassador Gong Tao discusses the future of Hungary–China relations following Hungary’s recent political transition, the progress of major Chinese investments such as BYD and CATL, the delayed Budapest–Belgrade railway project, expanding tr»»»
Tourism Minister Blames Predecessors for Decline in Number of Tourists
Bulgaria's resorts are ready for tourists, but there are no tourists, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov told Bulgarian National Television on Sunday. He cited Eurostat data published a few days ago showing that Bulgaria ranked last in the European Union in terms of tourist growth during the January-Ap»»»
In numbers: Why president El-Sisi?
A comprehensive national project to develop all sectors. Figures and statistics have revealed the size of the various national projects carried out by the armed forces as part of the comprehensive development plan launched by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. Over the past decades, these sectors have»»»
Qatari negotiators head to Tehran ahead of deal signing between US and Iran, CNN quotes source - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli enemy army issues threat to evacuate 13 towns and villages across southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Award-winning Palestinian chef shares generations-old recipes
JEDDAH: Palestinian chef and restaurateur Salam Daqqaq has struck an emotional chord across the Gulf with the release of her debut cookbook, “Bint Maryam.” The owner of Dubai restaurants Bait Maryam and Sufret Maryam — both recognized with Michelin Guide Bib Gourmands — said readers have told her t»»»
Israeli enemy army expands evacuation threat to more 16 southern Lebanese towns in second alert Sunday - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Two drones from Lebanon strike northern Israel: military
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said two drones, suspected to have been launched by militant group Hezbollah from Lebanon, struck northern Israel on Sunday but caused no casualties. “Two impacts of suspicious aerial targets in Israeli territory were identified near the Israel-Lebanon border. No inj»»»
Israeli Army Radio: Hezbollah drone targets Israeli military site in Western Galililee this morning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Staff Arabia: Infrastructure & Labor Costs Cement Egypt's MENA Hub Status Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: As part of the Egyptian government’s aggressive economic reform strategy to transition toward a knowledge-based economy and diversify its foreign currency streams, the state has renewed its focus on capitalizing on service exports and positioning Egypt as a premier global hub for offs»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Kfar Tibnit and Nabatieh Al-Fawqa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Majdal Zoun with a rocket barrage: statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Curacao faces daunting first World Cup game against 4-time champion Germany
Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi changed his country’s course at the last possible moment, scoring a tying goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to»»»
Middle East fuel crisis keeps Mozambique fishermen ashore
MAPUTO: Dozens of low fishing boats lay anchored in flat waters off Mozambique’s capital, stranded for days as surging fuel costs kept their owners from heading out to sea. Since the government hiked prices in early May because of the impact of the Middle East conflict on supply, many fishermen in »»»
Switzerland holds Brexit-style referendum on proposed 10 million population cap
Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to approve a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050, a measure critics say could have Brexit-like consequences for the economy and relations with the European Union. The referendum reflects growing anti-immigration sentiment seen ac»»»
Netherlands face Japan in high-stakes opener
Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is only just beginning, but for the Netherlands and Japan, the margin for error already feels slim. When the two nations walk onto the pitch at AT&T Stadium in Dallas tonight (11pm, Qatar time) they will not simply be opening their World Cup campaign. They will be ta»»»
Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal
Doha, Qatar: Brent crude prices fell on Friday to their lowest levels since early March as traders grew more confident about an imminent peace agreement between the US and Iran. Brent crude futures settled at $87.33, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $84.88. For the week, Brent»»»
Global trade outlook improves amid persistent headwinds
Doha, Qatar: Global trade has faced significant challenges in recent years, shaped by rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions. These headwinds, compounded by a slowdown in global manufacturing, weighed heavily on cross-border flows through 2023 and early 2024. In 2025, however, trade growth »»»
Doha Debates podcast examines what football reveals about society
Doha, Qatar: As football captures the world’s attention, the season finale of the Doha Debates Podcast asks a question that extends far beyond the pitch: What can football tell us about who we are? Recorded live in Buenos Aires, Argentina — the country that gave the world Maradona and Messi — and m»»»
Egypt's Industrial Revolution: Zones and Complexes Redraw the Economic Map Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt is entering a decisive phase in its industrial policy, with industrial zones and complexes emerging as the backbone of its economic transformation. Far from being mere clusters of factories, the complexes are designed as integrated ecosystems that align government incentives with private inve»»»
Qatar reinforces public sector capabilities through AI training
Doha, Qatar: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) has carried out an initiative to enhance digital transformation and technological innovation within the public sector by hosting a specialised training workshop titled ‘Artificial Intelligence for Project Managers.’ The initiati»»»
HBKU study offers fresh insights into improving efficiency of online food delivery
Doha, Qatar: A new study by researchers at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), member of Qatar Foundation has found that where food delivery couriers wait for orders can have a greater impact on service performance than how often they are moved around a city, offering fresh insights into improving»»»
Two men charged over England World Cup 'heist'
Kansas City: Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World Cup, a US prosecutor said. Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal each face one count of receiving stolen property, according to a statement from the office of Jackson County Pr»»»
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake
PARIS: From the outset, China wasn’t included when major powers gathered in 1975 at a chateau outside Paris to fix the slumping global economy, the first of what have become annual summits by the G7 club of wealthy nations to forward their interests. No surprise there. Imagining Chinese revolutiona»»»
‘Limitless’ Pedri emerges as Spain’s natural heir to Xavi, Iniesta
ATLANTA: Pedri watched his heroes Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta conquer the world from his family’s bar as a boy, now Spain’s latest midfield maestro is chasing the same dream. The 23-year-old has already proven to be a fitting heir to Xavi and Iniesta at club level with Barcelona, winning thre»»»
Death Toll From Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Reaches 3,756 - Lebanese Health Ministry
The death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon since March 2 has reached 3,756, with 11,632 injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. "The total number of victims of the aggression from March 2 to June 13 is 3,756 dead and 11,632 wounded," the ministry said in a statement.Taking into account the »»»
Two men charged over England World Cup ‘heist’
Kansas City: Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World Cup, a US prosecutor said. Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal each face one count of receiving stolen property, according to a statement from the office of Jackson County Pr»»»
Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti
BOSTON: Scotland, roared on by their Tartan Army of traveling fans, savoured their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday when they edged past Haiti 1-0 thanks to a first-half strike by John McGinn. The Scots — needing three points against a side ranked among the minnows of the game before fa»»»
Two men charged over England World Cup ‘heist’
Kansas City: Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World Cup, a US prosecutor said. Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal each face one count of receiving stolen property, according to a statement from the office of Jackson County Pr»»»
Burnham and Streeting: possible Starmer successors?
Events move fast in Britain nowadays. Just as I finished writing this article, Sir Keir Starmer lost one of his most important ministers. When the news came in that his Defence Secretary, John Healey, had resigned, it was clear I’d have to go back to the beginning and start again. Soon after, Minis»»»
The US should not encourage Syria to enter Lebanon
On 7 June, US President Donald Trump remarked in an interview that he would “like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah...we can help with that, or we can recommend Syria...They have a very good leader (President Ahmed al-Sharaa)...and he would love to help.” In the days that followed, multipl»»»
UAE weather: Hot conditions persist as humidity climbs overnight in coastal areas
Dubai: The UAE will see generally fair weather on Sunday, with partly cloudy skies at times in eastern areas, while humidity is expected to increase overnight and into Monday morning across some coastal regions, raising the possibility of mist formation, according to the National Centre of Meteorol»»»
Trump to meet Mideast leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7 summit in France
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will meet leaders from the Middle East and join a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during next week's Group of Seven summit in France, senior US administration officials said on Saturday. Trump is scheduled to travel to Evian on Monda»»»
Saudi leadership offers condolences to Thailand over princess’s passing
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has sent a cable of condolences to Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn following the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. King Salman extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the Thai monarch, the royal»»»
Brazil and Morocco share the spoils in blockbuster World Cup clash
RIYADH: One of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage came to a close with neither side able to find a winner. Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in front of a sell-out crowd at the MetLife Stadium, with Ismael Saibari and Vinicius Junior canceling each other out »»»
Islamic Republic 3.0: Has the war made Iran stronger? What you need to know
Dubai: The war was meant to weaken Iran. Nearly four months after the war began, it may have done the opposite. Instead of regime change or nuclear rollback, analysts say Tehran has emerged more militarised, more risk-tolerant and still firmly in control of its strategic programme, according to The»»»
What the UAE gave this Romanian expat beyond career success
Dubai: In communist-era Romania, the world outside often felt like a locked door with no visible key. But even in that environment, curiosity found a way to survive. “Around me, in my family and among friends, there were always quiet conversations, often almost whispers, about seeing the world, exp»»»
Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in World Cup heavyweight clash
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey: Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the African side confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses in their opponents at a sold out New York/New Jersey stadium.Ismael Saibari gave Mo»»»
Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World Cup winners made an uncertain start to the tournament in New Jersey. Ismael Saibari ran through to give Morocco a 21st-minute lead with a clever scoop in the Group C opener, but Vin»»»
Lebanon reports Israeli strikes in south and east amid broad evacuation warnings
The Israeli army on Saturday issued evacuation warnings for the southern city of Nabatieh and more than 20 other locations across Lebanon as strikes were reported in the country's south and east. The latest strikes came as the US and Iran indicated they were close to reaching a deal on en»»»
UAE buyers are paying more for branded residences, but the real question is whether the name on the building is worth the premium
Dubai: UAE property buyers are hearing the term “branded residences” more often, but what does it actually mean, and why are investors paying a premium for them? Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Put simply, branded residences are homes linked to a recognised hotel, hosp»»»
ARRW lands $4M investment from Tasheed Egypt to scale ride-hailing services Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egyptian mobility startup ARRW has bagged a $4 million investment from Tasheed Egypt, providing new capital to support the company's operational and technology development plans. The investment will be directed toward expanding ARRW's driver network, upgrading its technology infrastru»»»
Khoukhi delivers at death as Al Annabi score historic first point at World Cup
TNN/Agencies Doha/ San Francisco Never say die! Qatar proved this brilliantly only to make history on Saturday claiming their first-ever FIFA World Cup point after Boualem Khoukhi’s stoppage-time header secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their opening Group B match of FIFA World Cup»»»
Qatar signs contract for implementation of pavilion at International Horticultural Expo 2027 Yokohama
QNA Tokyo Qatar has signed the contract for its pavilion at the International Horticultural Expo 2027 Yokohama, marking the beginning of the implementation phase of its participation in this major international event, which will be hosted by Japan from March 19 to 26 September, 2027. The contract w»»»
QIIB earns positive sustainable Fitch review for $750 mn Sukuk
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) announced that Sustainable Fitch, the leading global sustainability ratings agency, has issued its Post-Issuance Review relating to the allocation disclosure for the proceeds of QIIB’s Sustainable Sukuk issued in January 2024. In its»»»