Hospitals overwhelmed as Europe heatwave shifts east
PARIS: A deadly European heatwave that has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs was to shift east on Friday, with authorities warning of more misery on a continent not used to stretches of punishing heat. At least 101 million Europeans have roasted for several days in temperat»»»
Southern Lebanon: Hezbollah Fighter Injures 4 Israeli Soldiers, Including Officers
Four Israeli soldiers, including two officers, were injured in a clash with a Hezbollah resistance fighter in southern Lebanon Thursday, occupation military announced on Friday. In a statement, the Israeli occupation army said a combat officer was moderately hurt in the incident, and another office»»»
Saudi POS spending holds above $3bn despite weekly slowdown
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale spending remained above $3 billion in the week ending June 20, underscoring resilient consumer activity despite a broader slowdown across most sectors. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, total POS transactions stood at SR12.4 billion ($3.3»»»
Syrian investment chief highlights reforms at Washington investment forum
Damascus, June 26 (SANA) Syria’s top investment official outlined government efforts to improve the country’s business climate during a Washington investment forum on Thursday, as Damascus seeks to attract foreign capital to support economic recovery. Talal al-Hilali, director general of the Syrian»»»
Ashura procession kicked off in Beirut’s southern suburbs with massive public participation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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GCC, US reaffirm strategic partnership, welcome Qatar-Pakistan mediation roles
Manama, Bahrain: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani yesterday participated in Manama in the joint ministerial meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies GCC foreign ministers, with the participation of Secretary of State of the U»»»
On This Day, June 26: U.S. Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage - UPI.com
On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states are constitutionally compelled to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, legalizing gay marriage nationwide. 1 of 5 | Supporters take selfies after the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of gay marriage across the U.S. at the Suprem»»»
Japan's matcha boom boosts tea farmers
Thorsten IfflandJapan is a nation of tea drinkers and famous for matcha. The super food has become a hit on social media across the world, in part due to its bright green color. Farmers are enjoying the hype. https://p.dw.com/p/5FjTXAdvertisementJapanese matcha tea is regarded as a super food in ma»»»
UAE eyes entry into Pacific trade pact covering 12 economies
Dubai: The UAE will begin preparatory talks to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, marking a fresh step in its push to widen market access and deepen trade links with economies across Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»
Israeli enemy: Two officers and two soldiers injured during intense clashes in southern Lebanon yesterday - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: We conducted an initial exchange with the Iranian authorities - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Bulgaria: Two Teenagers Dead After 19-Year-Old BMW Driver Enters Opposite Lane and Kills ThemOpinions
A devastating road accident near Mezdra claimed the lives of two teenagers just one day after another series of fatal crashes in Bulgaria left two children and a father dead. The tragedy unfolded on the road between Mezdra and the village of Bodenets when a moped carrying a 17-year-old boy and his »»»
Iran’s knockout hopes on line against Egypt
Doha, Qatar: The final round of Group G fixtures sees Iran face Egypt in a match with major implications for qualification to the Round of 32. With Egypt already through, attention turns to whether Iran can secure a place in the knockout stage. The crucial match will be played on Saturday (6am, Qat»»»
Myanmar torches $600 million in seized heroin, meth and other drugs
YANGON: Thick clouds of black smoke billowed into the sky on the outskirts of Myanmar’s largest city Friday as authorities burned more than 50 tons of heroin, opium, ketamine, methamphetamine, marijuana and crystal meth — some $600 million of confiscated illegal drugs destroyed nationwide. Myanmar,»»»
Kim Jong Un inspects new weapons systems that threaten Seoul - UPI.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of new weapons to bolster firepower along the inter-Korean border, state-run media reported Friday. In this May 2024 photo, Kim views a 240mm multiple rocket launcher system. File Photo by KCNA/EPA-EFE SEOUL, June 26 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jon»»»
New fines to be introduced in Kyrgyzstan for delayed payment of wages, pensions - | 24.KG
It is proposed to tighten penalties for delayed payment of wages, pensions, allowances, stipends, and other social benefits in Kyrgyzstan. The law was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. The amendments are being made to documents regulating labor relations, social security, the pension system, and e»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli airstrike targeted the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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The Debate - Divorce Italian style: Meloni-Trump row bringing Europe closer together?
Has Trump whispering run its course? Ask the departing Keir Starmer who famously brought that letter of invitation from the king to the Oval Office or Hungary’s ousted leader Viktor Orban. And how about the very public breakup with the only European leader invited to Donald Trump’s second»»»
Bulgaria's Constitutional Court Overturns Decision on Trump's "Board of Peace"
Bulgaria's Constitutional Court has struck down Parliament's decision that required the Council of Ministers to submit legislation for the country's accession to the Charter of the Board of Peace, a new international initiative launched by the United States. The ruling was issued under constitution»»»
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' - UPI.com
A protester from Chicago shows his point of view with his sign in front of the entrance to Alligator Alcatraz located at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport is seen on August 6, 2025, in Ochopee, Florida. On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the facility's closure. File Photo By Ga»»»
Bulgaria: Asen Vassilev Slams Budget 2026 as “Suicidal” and MisleadingOpinions
Former finance minister and current “We Continue the Change” (PP) leader Asen Vassilev sharply criticized Bulgaria’s draft Budget 2026, calling it fundamentally misleading, legally questionable, and economically harmful. He argued that the fiscal plan contradicts the Public Finance Act and is based»»»
Illegal migrants given one month to voluntarily leave Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on a one-time legalization campaign for foreign citizens and stateless persons staying in Kyrgyzstan in violation of migration laws. According to the document, from July 1 to July 31, 2026, such foreigners will be able to voluntarily leave Kyrgyzstan without »»»
John Achkar: ‘My whole purpose is to build trust with the audience’
DUBAI: Lebanese comedian John Achkar is still slightly stunned by what his latest milestone represents for stand-up in the Arab world. His hour-long Arabic stand-up special, “Aam Jarrib” — or “Tryin’” — which began streaming on MBC Shahid on May 27, is, according to a press release, the first full-»»»
St. Bernard dogs honored in a museum that bridges the breed’s history with its future
BOURG-SAINT-PIERRE: At the Great St. Bernard Pass high in the Swiss Alps, the eponymous dogs still walk the same mountain paths their ancestors patrolled for hundreds of years to find travelers buried beneath the snow. Down in the valley, a living museum honoring the Swiss national dog’s history — »»»
Serena Williams to learn her first-round opponent in a comeback at age 44
LONDON: Serena Williams will find out who she’s facing in the first round at Wimbledon — for her first singles match in nearly four years, and at age 44 — when the draw is held Friday.The seven-time Wimbledon singles champion accepted a wild-card entry to the grass-court Grand Slam, where she’ll al»»»
Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
East Rutherford, United States: Ecuador upset Germany to squeeze into the last 32 of the World Cup on Thursday while the Netherlands, Japan and the Ivory Coast advanced safely as the draw for the knockout rounds began to take shape. The Netherlands wrapped up their first round campaign with a 3-1 v»»»
Dubai gold prices drop again, 24K now Dh60 below June peak
Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell again on Friday morning, giving jewellery buyers a lower entry point after a volatile month that saw rates swing from record highs to their lowest levels in weeks. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and I»»»
Sovereignty Protection Office leaders denied severance
A proposed amendment adopted by Parliament's Legislative Committee on Thursday stipulates that the president and deputy presidents of the Sovereignty Protection Office will not be entitled to severance pay. The committee also supported dissolving the authority by merging it into the ministry headed»»»
PM urges prosecutor to remove ‘Hungarian Cosa Nostra’ figures
Prime Minister Péter Magyar on Thursday called on the Chief Prosecutor to purge his office of members of the "Hungarian Cosa Nostra," saying that if he is unwilling or unable to do so, he should resign. At the government spokesperson's briefing, the Prime Minister also reported on the public consul»»»
Parliament Expected to Continue Second Reading of Amendment to Judicial System Act
Parliament is expected to continue the second-reading debate and voting on the amendments to the Judiciary Act. On Thursday, MPs were unable to adopt all of the proposed provisions because the parliamentary session ended before the debate was completed. Work on the bill will therefore continue at t»»»
Turkiye beat US 3-2 with last-gasp winner
Los Angeles, United States: Turkiye beat a heavily changed United States 3-2 with a late Kaan Ayhan winner in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that gave the World Cup co-hosts their sternest test so far ahead of the knockout rounds. Already crowned Group D winners, the US arrived in Los Angeles s»»»
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw
Arlington, United States: Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through behind the Netherlands in Group F. A game in front of 70,000 in Texas burst into life in the second half, Daizen Maeda giving Japan the lead after the b»»»
Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
Kansas City: The Netherlands overcame sorry Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F, avoiding a tricky encounter with Brazil in the last 32. Ronald Koeman's men flew into a two-goal lead in soggy Kansas City thanks to some shoddy defending from the North African side. First, Ellyes Skhiri »»»
Israel-Lebanon talks extended another day
WASHINGTON: US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon that were slated to end Thursday will go on for another day, the State Department said. It said this fifth round discussions that began this week will resume Friday morning. “Israel and Lebanon talks remain ongoing as we continue to facilitat»»»
'People gave us belief': Dubai family thanks UAE community after new cancer treatment begins
Dubai: Sometimes, the biggest difference between despair and hope is a community that refuses to look away. For Claire Francis, a Dubai teacher battling stage four cancer, that community has stretched from classrooms and rugby pitches across the UAE to specialist clinics in Germany. This month, she»»»
DIB unveils Unlocking Sustainable Finance series to accelerate climate transition across priority sectors
DIB, the largest Islamic bank in the UAE by assets, has launched its Unlocking Sustainable Finance series, a new sector-focused platform designed to support priority industries in accelerating their transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy. The inaugural edition, Transitioning Re»»»
US uses Pulisic as substitute, sends out 9 new starters vs. Turkiye in World Cup group finale
INGLEWOOD, Calif: Christian Pulisic came on as a second-half substitute in the United States’ final World Cup group match against Turkiye on Thursday night. The Americans sent out nine new starters for this meaningless game with their knockout-round place already secured, but Pulisic replaced Tim W»»»
Saudi authorities seize 1.4 million amphetamine pills hidden inside rock crusher
RIYADH: Saudi authorities have seized more than 1.4 million amphetamine pills concealed inside a rock-crushing machine in the Northern Borders Region, marking the latest in a series of major anti-narcotics operations carried out during June, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The General Direct»»»
Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup
ARLINGTON, Texas: Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup. Elanga’s impressive left-footed strike from just outside the right corner of the box in the »»»
Venezuela health minister says around 235 people dead and 4,300 injured in catastrophic earthquakes
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela: Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured. “Unfortunately we have received around »»»
Tunisia head home from 2026 World Cup after 3-1 defeat by the Netherlands
DUBAI: The Netherlands marched into the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 as Group F winners after a 3-1 win over a Tunisian side that heads home from the tournament with no points, 12 goals conceded and only two scored. The sacking of coach Sabri Lamouchi, replaced by former Saudi Arabia coach Herve Rena»»»
‘Entrepreneurship is like marriage. Don't do it unless you are sure’: Why Dubai RJ Malavika Varadan left radio to build a thriving theatre school for kids
Dubai: If you lived in Dubai in the late 2000s or early 2010s, chances are you woke up to Malavika Varadan's voice. For nearly 13 years, she was one of the UAE's best-known radio hosts, chatting effortlessly with listeners, interviewing celebrities and becoming a familiar part of people's morning r»»»
Warning to oil giants: Trump names Exxon, Chevron, Shell and BP in gas price crackdown, accuses oil majors of ‘gouging’ Americans
President Donald Trump publicly singled out some of the world's largest oil companies on Thursday, accusing them of failing to pass lower crude oil prices on to consumers. He warned that his administration is investigating potential "price gouging" at the petrol pump. Speaking to reporters, Trump n»»»
Weather update: UAE to stay hot and dry with misty mornings ahead
Dubai: The UAE is set for several days of warm, mostly fair weather, with humid conditions bringing the possibility of mist and fog during the night and early morning, while temperatures are expected to peak at up to 45°C inland on Friday. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), Frid»»»
Cult of Duterte: Why one man still divides the Philippines
Few politicians in modern Philippine history have inspired as much devotion — or as much revulsion — as Rodrigo Duterte. A decade after his landslide election in 2016, and even as he faces trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague over alleged crimes against humanity linked t»»»
South Korea's LS Cable starts key work at U.S. subsea plant - UPI.com
The cable maker begins construction of a 660-foot tower at what it says will become the largest U.S. subsea cable factory From left, LS Cable & System North America executive Kim Ki-soo, Chesapeake Mayor Rick West, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie H. Chenery, LS Cable & System CEO Ko»»»
Are youth reviving tourism?
Over the past few years, one of Egypt’s main origins had been depleting, namely tourism. Being a country that is mostly popular for the diversity of its touristic destinations, Egypt typically attracted tourists all yearlong; Upper Egypt was bustling with tourists during the winter while beach dest»»»
The three words we need to say more often
“I don’t know” used to be an honest beginning. Today, it feels almost like an awkward pause we rush to fill. It embarrasses us as well! Somewhere between ambition and authority, we quietly pushed “I don’t know” out of our vocabulary. It was once simply honesty. Today, it is often mistaken for hesit»»»
Friday Sermon, June 26, 2026: The Scourge of Drugs
First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has made lawful for His servants all that is good and wholesome, and has forbidden for them all that is impure and intoxicating. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that our Master and Prophet Muhammad is the M»»»
Palestinian students feed their dreams at Gaza kitchen academy
GAZA CITY: Inside a Gaza City culinary academy that has been bombed and rebuilt twice during the war, students chop, whisk, and plate dishes with quiet determination, committed to mastering their craft despite the hardships that surround them. At Smile Kitchen Culinary Academy, men and women receiv»»»