The story of Pawmise Rescue: Every cat deserves a chance, rescued, not rejected
Doha, Qatar: The cats that arrive at Pawmise Rescue are often the ones no one else wants. Some have been hit by cars. Others are blind, paralyzed, abandoned, or born with conditions that make life on the streets impossible. Many arrive carrying physical scars. Some carry emotional ones. A charismat»»»
Several Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon as troops advance toward Haddatha
Israeli forces on Wednesday carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon, state media reported, despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency said Israeli warplanes launched raids targeting the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area and the eastern ou»»»
Iran military threatens 'harsh response' to Israeli attacks in Lebanon
Iran's military threatened on Tuesday to respond to Israel after strikes in southern Lebanon killed four people despite a deal between Tehran and Washington ending the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. "If the child-killing army of the Zionist regime does not put an end to its acts of aggressi»»»
Israeli Enemy Launches Dual Assault: Ground Incursion into Hadatha and Airstrikes on Nabatieh
The Israeli enemy escalated its attacks on southern Lebanon, targeting the outskirts of Nabatieh al‑Fawqa, Kfar Tebnit, Tell Ali al‑Taher, Kfarjouz, and the outskirts of Nabatieh city with artillery fire. This coincided with two airstrikes targeting the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit and the town of Naba»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli incursion into town of Hadatha in Bint Jbeil district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Small plane carrying 6 crashes on Texas highway, killing 1 - UPI.com
June 17 (UPI) -- A small private jet with six people on board crashed into a southern Texas highway Tuesday night, killing at least one person, authorities said. The plane crashed on the north side of Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday night. Laredo Police Department Public Information Officer Jo»»»
Ombudsman Objects to Proposal Allowing Institution to Seek Early Dismissal of Prosecutor General
Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva has objected to a proposal that would include the institution among the bodies authorized to initiate a procedure for the early dismissal of the Prosecutor General, the Ombudsman's Office said. Delcheva sent an opinion to National Assembly Chair Mihaila Dotsova and to Y»»»
Israeli drone strike open area in the souther Lebanese town of Bar’ashit: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondents in Beirut’s Dahiyeh and Mount Lebanon report constant buzz of Israeli drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Spanish ex-PM Zapatero in unprecedented graft probe hearing
MADRID: Former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero on Wednesday began two days of unprecedented court hearings on suspected influence peddling, the latest corruption affair threatening the leftist government. The investigation into the Socialist titan comes as a string of graft prob»»»
Canada-Ukraine Defense Ties Fit Policy of Escalating Conflict From Overseas - Ambassador
Discussions between Canada and Ukraine to enhance their defense industrial partnership fit into the Canadian government's long-term policy of escalating the conflict from the overseas, Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. "These discussions do not surprise us. The»»»
Mohammed Gargash: UAE’s global influence recognised at G7 Summit
The participation of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the G7 Summit reflects international recognition of the UAE' growing influence and its inspiring development model, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said on Wednesday. In a post on X»»»
Qatar joins first Arab forum on Administrative Justice
Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the activities of the first Arab Forum for Administrative Justice and Integrity, which was held in Cairo under the title ‘Developing Administrative Investigation Skills and Promoting Governance Principles.’ As part of the Permanent Delegation of the State o»»»
UAE Central Bank completes Project Aperta to speed up secure cross-border financial data sharing
Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE has completed Project Aperta, a cross-border open finance initiative designed to make international financial data exchange faster, safer and more efficient for businesses and financial institutions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Th»»»
4 killed in Israeli strikes on south, Israel says intercepted Hezbollah rockets
Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed four people in the country's south on Tuesday as Israel said it intercepted Hezbollah rockets and launched raids, despite a U.S.-Iran deal that includes Lebanon. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli drone strikes targeted two vehicles in the»»»
G7 leaders call for Lebanon ceasefire, Hezbollah disarmament
The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and the U.S. have called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and for the disarmament of Hezbollah. "In Lebanon, we support, through an immediate robust ceasefire, the Lebanese leadership's efforts to achieve the disarmament of Hezbollah and»»»
Several Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon
Israeli forces on Wednesday carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon, state media reported, despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency said Israeli warplanes launched raids targeting the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area and the eastern ou»»»
Akhlaquna Award recognition opens new doors for Feed a Friend initiative
Doha, Qatar: Just weeks after receiving the Akhlaquna Individual Contributions Award in April, ‘Feed a Friend’ is already seeing the recognition translate into new opportunities to expand the reach of the community initiative founded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The award, which honours individual»»»
France braces for heatwave with canal swimming allowed in Paris
Paris, France: France braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. It will be the second spell of hot temperatures this year, after an unusually scorching week in May smashed records in half of the country. "A he»»»
Brave Jordan’s World Cup debut ends in loss to Austria
DUBAI: Jordan’s World Cup debut ended in a 3-1 loss to Austria at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday morning, despite a brave performance that promised a potential point for the newcomers. The loss leaves the Arab nation in third place in Group J, while Austria sit second on goal diffe»»»
France braces for heatwave with canal swimming allowed in Paris
PARIS: France braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. It will be the second spell of hot temperatures this year, after an unusually scorching week in May smashed records in half of the country. “A heatwave e»»»
Oil little changed as investors weigh US-Iran peace deal, Hormuz uncertainty
SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell slightly on Wednesday as investors gauged the impact of a US-Iran peace deal, while uncertainty over full resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz limited price declines. Both benchmarks were down about 0.2 percent by 09:30 a.m. Saudi time, with Brent crude f»»»
IMKAN Misr, Dex Squared team up to launch holiday homes at Alburouj Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: IMKAN Misr has signed an agreement with Dex Squared Hospitality to enhance its integrated community offering through the introduction of professionally managed holiday homes, according to an emailed press release. Within its Alburouj scheme, IMKAN Misr will transform residential units»»»
QIIB launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ promotional campaign in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the launch of a new and unprecedented promotional campaign, the first of its kind in Qatar, exclusively for holders of Visa credit and debit cards from both the retail and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) segments. The campaign offers customers an exceptional »»»
CCIR: Black Sea must become attractive for international maritime traffic
Turning the Black Sea into an attractive area for international maritime traffic is one of the main objectives of the regional business community and port sector, given the development of the Trans-Caspian Corridor and the growing importance of the Port of Constanta in trade flows between Asia and »»»
Kyrgyzstan interested in cooperation with U.S. universities, research centers - | 24.KG
Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan, Gulzat Isamatova, met with Lesslie Viguerie, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of »»»
New wastewater treatment facilities commissioned in Bishkek - | 24.KG
New wastewater treatment facilities have been put into operation in Bishkek. They can process up to 50,000 cubic meters of wastewater per day, the press service of the Swiss Embassy in Kyrgyzstan reported. It is noted that the project was implemented through a financial package of 28 million euros.»»»
Qatar mission in Geneva hosts event on empowering women and girls through sport
Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, in cooperation with Qatar Foundation and Qatar Sports Investments, organised a high-level event on ‘Empowering Women and Girls In and Through Sport - From Words to Deeds’, on the sidelines of the 62nd Sessio»»»
England and Croatia renew World Cup rivalry in heavyweight clash
Doha, Qatar: England and Croatia have crossed paths before on football’s biggest stage, and eight years after one of the most memorable nights in recent World Cup history, they meet again to open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. When the two European sides walk onto the pitch at Dallas Stadium t»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli airstrike targets the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Foreign Ministry, French Embassy organise ‘Inside Gaza’ documentary screening
Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the French Embassy in Doha, hosted a special screening of the documentary Inside Gaza at the Museum of Islamic Art on Tuesday, drawing attention to the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the challenges faced by journali»»»
We believe in our abilities, says Almoez as Qatar prepare for Canada challenge
Doha, Qatar: Almoez Ali is not looking too far ahead. As Qatar target a first-ever place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, Al Annabi’s all-time leading scorer insists belief must be matched by patience and focus. “We are taking things one step at a time. Right now, our entire focus is on the ne»»»
A rocket barrage was launched toward Israeli occupation troop groupings in the vicinity of Kfartebnit - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Esports Foundation launches the largest creator program for its world and country tournaments
PARIS/RIYADH: The Esports Foundation, the organization behind the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup, has opened applications for its 2026 Creator Program — the largest co-streaming initiative in esports and a deepening of the body’s growth strategy. Co-streaming has been central to how the »»»
Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
BUNDIBUGYO: Whenever Ebola comes, some of the afflicted choose the road to the nearest hospital. Others take the path to the shrine of a traditional healer, often with devastating consequences. Many view the onset of hemorrhagic fever as a spiritual affliction and seek out herbs and prayers instead»»»
Small plane crashes on Texas highway and people leave vehicles to try to free people inside
LAREDO, Texas: A small plane crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday night, causing chaos as people left their vehicles to frantically try to smash the cockpit window and free people inside. The plane crashed in Laredo shortly after 10 p.m., said Jose Baeza, an investigator w»»»
Several Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon: state media
BEIRUT: Israeli forces on Wednesday carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon, state media reported, despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. Lebanon’s National News Agency said Israeli warplanes launched raids targeting the Nabatieh Al-Fawqa area and the ea»»»
Qatar to be represented at Geneva signing ceremony
Doha, Qatar: State of Qatar will be represented at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, coming Friday (June 19), said Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry»»»
Dubai gold prices ease after June rebound, but 24K stays above Dh520
Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged slightly lower on Wednesday morning, although the market remained well above the lows seen earlier this month as global bullion held near recent gains. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign»»»
Migrants to be prohibited from working as bus drivers in Yekaterinburg - | 24.KG
The State Traffic Safety Inspectorate of Sverdlovsk Oblast of Russia proposed banning certain categories of labor migrants from working as drivers in public transport, taxis and cargo transportation. The deputy head of the department’s supervisory activities directorate, Alexander Porubenko, announ»»»
Small plane crashes on Texas highway and people leave vehicles to try to free people inside
LAREDO, Texas: A small plane crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday night, causing chaos as people left their vehicles to frantically try to smash the cockpit window and free people inside. The plane crashed in Laredo shortly after 10 p.m., said Jose Baeza, an investigator w»»»
Plot to attack White House fight night thwarted: FBI
US law enforcement on Tuesday said it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a crowded mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump. "Multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold," FBI Director Kash Patel said. The Depar»»»
Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says
DUBAI: A $300 billion private fund designed to trigger investment into Iran is outlined in the US-Iran framework agreement and more than half that sum has already been committed, a source with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters. The fund is designed to give both sides an economic incentive t»»»
Kerala expats bag Dh25,000 each in Big Ticket’s first June e-draw
Dubai: Four Kerala expatriates have won Dh25,000 each in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for June, turning ordinary days into memorable moments with a single phone call. The winners have all described feelings of disbelief and excitement after learning they had struck lucky. Get updated faster and»»»
A propos - Can Hormuz be bypassed? Past shows commercial viability may simply not be there, analyst says
On Tuesday, leaders at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains were seeking to identify alternative routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which US President Donald Trump said would be "completely open" on Friday. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Maisoon H Kafafy, Senior Advisor to the Atlantic C»»»
Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
DUBAI: Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement, leading to the resumption of all-out war. The deal, which is between the U»»»
Migration row erupts over Vitnyéd facility
On Monday, the prime minister turned the planned reception centre in Vitnyéd into a contentious issue in Parliament. At least from the side of Mi Hazánk, he also received applause for it. Péter Magyar repeated his claim that the Orbán government had “misled” the country’s citizens. Authorities had »»»
China Warns Japan's Militarization Threatens Regional Stability
Japan's accelerating military buildup is turning the country into a regional "powder keg," Senior Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, stated. What triggered the responseThe outline of Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper labels China as "an unprecedented and greatest»»»
Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war
KAZAN: President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressures Moscow to end its Ukraine offensive. Putin has sought to deepen political and economic ties with Asia during Moscow’s more than four-year full-scale o»»»
Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Norway’s Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for 4-1 victory over Iraq
Norway’s prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance on Tuesday to guide his team to an opening 4-1 Group I victory over Iraq, and put down a marker for the tournament. The 25-year-old, one of the most exciting forward in world football, was in the spotlight»»»