US President Donald Trump will mark his 80th birthday on Sunday with an unusual celebration at the White House: a UFC cage-fighting event on the South Lawn, even as major political and global challenges continue to intensify around his presidency. The event will transform the South Lawn into a temp»»»

James Boyard, the chief of staff of the Haitian Defense Ministry, has been kidnapped along with his family amid escalating gang violence, media reports claimed on Saturday. Boyard, a respected security expert and author, serves as chief of staff to Haiti’s newly appointed defense minister, Mario An»»»

BURAIDAH: The Blood Banks Friends Charity, otherwise known as Damy, launched World Blood Donor Day activities on Sunday at its centers in the Kingdom. The initiative aims to raise community awareness of blood donation and encourage regular donations to meet blood bank needs. Activities included blo»»»

BURAIDAH: The Blood Banks Friends Charity, otherwise known as Damy, launched World Blood Donor Day activities on Sunday at its centers in the Kingdom. The initiative aims to raise community awareness of blood donation and encourage regular donations to meet blood bank needs. Activities included blo»»»

Four-time winners Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in their first group game on Sunday. Kai Havertz got two goals and Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav also scored in Houston to secure Germany's first opening-match win at a World Cup since their succ»»»

West Africa's stock exchange is pitching itself as a gateway to the fast-growing region, with its chief executive urging international investors to increase their exposure to African capital markets. "It is time to come to Africa because our markets are based on economies that are growing fast," Dr»»»

RAMALLAH: Israeli authorities on Sunday informed the family of Palestinian prisoner Imad Rajeh Sarhan, 47, from the city of Haifa in the 1948 territory, that he died in Gilboa prison after suffering a heart attack on Saturday, without providing further details about the circumstances of his death. »»»

Egypt has taken a significant step towards resolving longstanding financial liabilities among state entities, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly overseeing the signing of two framework agreements worth a combined EGP 196bn to settle historical debts dating back to the 1980s. The agreements form p»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has held an extensive meeting with Elkhan Polukhov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Egypt, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, advancing economic relations between the two countries, and exchanging expertise in sus»»»

Mohamed Farid, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Bakhtiyor Saidov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the ministry’s headquarters in Cairo to discuss ways to strengthen investment and trade cooperation between the two countries. The meeting reviewed opportunities »»»

Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the draft amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, currently under discussion in the House of Representatives, include a number of tax incentives and measures aimed at supporting the healthcare sector in both its service and manufa»»»

AL-KHARJ: Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in Al-Kharj has secured five patents from the US Patent and Trademark Office for innovations in nanotechnology. The patents were developed by a research team from the College of Science and Humanities, as part of the university’s efforts to support s»»»

RIYADH: The governor of Riyadh, Prince Faisal bin Bandar, received Pongprach Makchang, the newly appointed ambassador of Thailand to the Kingdom, in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, Prince Faisal wished the ambassador success in his new duties, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile in Dam»»»

RIYADH: The governor of Riyadh, Prince Faisal bin Bandar, received Pongprach Makchang, the newly appointed ambassador of Thailand to the Kingdom, in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, Prince Faisal wished the ambassador success in his new duties, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile in Dam»»»

AL-KHARJ: Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in Al-Kharj has secured five patents from the US Patent and Trademark Office for innovations in nanotechnology. The patents were developed by a research team from the College of Science and Humanities, as part of the university’s efforts to support s»»»

Nestled between the majestic mountains of Asir region lies the small town of Rijal Almaa, known for its rich pre-Islamic and Islamic history. This small, cozy town is an hour’s drive away from the more vibrant and popular city of Abha in the region. It houses the Rijal Almaa Heritage Village, a cor»»»

Arab Finance: Golden Pyramids Plaza (GPPL) posted a 89.01% year-on-year (YoY) decrease in consolidated net profits attributable to the parent company for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, as per a disclosure. The company recorded net profits after tax of $4.945 million in Q1 2026, compared to $35.9 m»»»

Qiddiya City: Saudi Arabia’s surfing community came together this weekend for the inaugural Red Bull Pool Clash, the Kingdom’s first-ever pool surfing competition, held at Surftopia within Aquarabia Qiddiya City. Bringing the excitement of surfing from the ocean into a controlled wave environment, »»»

Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - Local thunderstorms with rain are expected over western heights of the centre late Sunday afternoon and early evening, and partly cloudy elsewhere, according to the National Institute of Meteorology. The wind will blow south...»»»

Damascus, June 14 (SANA) Syria’s Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh announced Sunday that 21 official contracts had been signed at the BUILDEX 24 international construction fair, with additional contracts yet to be disclosed. Barnieh said new companies are entering the Syrian market and some im»»»

A peace deal between the US and Iran will be signed on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Tehran earlier denied that an agreement can be reached by Sunday, though it did not rule out a deal “in the coming days.” The two nations have been engaged in talks mediated by P»»»

As Iran advances efforts to consolidate national unity and strengthen its regional and international standing following recent developments, senior political and military officials have underscored the importance of strategic cohesion, economic resilience, and defense preparedness in confronting th»»»

The World Championship for Athletes with Down Syndrome was officially opened in Sofia on Sunday with a parade of nations and a musical programme. The championship will run until June 19. BTA is a media partner of the event. The patron of the championship, President Iliana Iotova, addressed particip»»»

Coffee pricing patterns in Sofia are raising questions about how Bulgaria’s hospitality sector compares with established European markets, particularly in high-traffic tourist zones such as Vitosha Boulevard. In central Sofia, a standard espresso or milk-based coffee now typically costs between 3.5»»»

Author: MARIA TATAR Spiders are often found lurking in dusty corners, where we can observe them with interest or brush them away with disgust—or make a run for it, as the agitated Miss Muffet does. They are just as prevalent in our cultural landscapes, starring in horror films, inspiring works by f»»»

Etihad Airways on Sunday launched its new service between Abu Dhabi and Damascus, expanding its presence in the Levant and strengthening air links between the UAE and one of the region’s oldest and most historically significant cities. The airline will operate four weekly flights between Abu Dhabi »»»

Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Togolese Abroad Professor Robert Dussey is paying a working and friendship visit to Tunisia on June 14-16, 2026, at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration...»»»

Egypt’s real estate developers have highlighted energy efficiency as no longer an optional feature but a fundamental component of successful real estate projects. They noted that rising utility costs and evolving buyer preferences are driving the market towards developments that offer lower operati»»»

Polaris Parks, a developer of integrated industrial parks in Egypt, has launched Polaris Homes, its new residential development arm, marking a strategic expansion into the real estate sector. The company unveiled its first residential projects, Özel Villas and Özel Residences, in Sheikh Zayed City.»»»

LONDON: Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, opened the “Faith in Light of Science and Contemporary Evidence” conference, which gathered prominent Islamic scholars, researchers and intellectuals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Al-Issa also met young leaders, including u»»»

Doha Qatar's national football team has emerged as one of the standout stories of the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Group B. The result, achieved in the tournament being jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, mark»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Labour Khaled Bakkar on Sunday announced details of a Cabinet decision to legalise and regularise the status of non-Jordanian workers of all nationalities in accordance with the Labour Law and related regulations and instructions, effective from Monday through September 30.Bakka»»»

By Joris FioritiNAIROBI — In Nairobi's congested streets, the almost imperceptible hum of electric motorbikes is increasingly replacing the roar of their petrol-powered counterparts.The war in the Middle East, launched by the United States and Israel in February, has had the unlikely consequence of»»»

AMMAN — The Social Security Corporation (SSC) has announced a new package of incentives for indebted businesses, reducing interest rates on debt installment plans from 9 percent to between 2 percent and 6.5 percent, depending on the repayment period.In a statement on Sunday, the SSC said that the d»»»

AMMAN — Total electricity sales by Jordan’s National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) increased by 2.5 percent during the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to company data.NEPCO reported total sales of 9,401.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) through the end of May, up »»»

A plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri is believed to have killed all 12 people on board, authorities said. According to reports, the incident occurred close to the airport, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirming the crash in a post on X. Local emergency teams, including »»»

Doha: Every World Cup favourite has its own identity. Some rely on defensive discipline, others dominate possession, while a select few possess the firepower capable of deciding matches in an instant. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Four nations appear to stand above the rest in different areas o»»»

Hungary’s e-commerce market has surpassed a major milestone, with total online retail turnover exceeding HUF 2 trillion (EUR 5.7 billion) by the end of 2025. According to the latest report by PwC Hungary, the sector has moved beyond the turbulence of recent years and entered a more mature phase cha»»»

On the eve of the G7 summit in Evian, France, neighbouring Geneva is expecting thousands of protesters to converge on the city on Sunday, under close police surveillance, more than 20 years after the violence that marred the 2003 G8 summit. The "No-G7" coalition of associations, unions, and left-wi»»»

Swiss police on Sunday fired tear gas at demonstrators protesting the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France after some protesters started targeting buildings linked to the United Nations in Geneva. Swiss ​police fired ​tear gas as protesters opposed to ​a ‌G7 ⁠summit across ‌the border in France»»»

JEDDAH: Hayy Jameel is putting on “Red Wind, Coral Worlds,” an exhibition exploring the histories, cultures and ecological relationships that have connected communities across the Red Sea, East Africa and the Indian Ocean for centuries. Curated by Huda Tayob and Miriam Hillawi Abraham, recipients o»»»

LONDON: The ex-wife of actor Colin Firth has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow over the actress’s appearance in an advert for an Israeli housing development. Paltrow had appeared in the ad promoting 51 Park, a 51-story luxury complex in Herzliya, 90 minutes’ drive from the Gaza Strip, The Independent repo»»»

The Israeli military said Sunday that its forces had killed a senior Hezbollah militant accused of involvement in the kidnapping and killing of five American soldiers in Iraq in 2007. Ali Moussa Daqdouq was killed on Friday in a "precise strike" south of the Litani River in Lebanon, the Israeli mil»»»

Iran's highest national security body warned on Sunday that a response was "imminent" following an Israeli strike targeting Tehran's ally Hezbollah in Beirut's southern suburbs. "The response of the fighters of Islam is imminent," the Supreme National Security Council said in a statement on X. "Leb»»»

1 of 5 | New York Knicks fans climb scaffolding while celebrating on St. Marks Place after the Knicks victory in game five of the NBA Finals in San Antonio in the early morning hours of Sunday in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 14 (UPI) -- One teenager was shot in th»»»

Meteorologists warn of wind gusts and flash flooding in parts of the West, including Texas and Oklahoma. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo Severe thunderstorms will target parts of the East and Plains on Sunday, while the storm-weary Midwest faces another threat of severe weather by»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that a peace deal with Iran was still on track to be signed within hours, despite an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs that he said had delayed the plan. "It shook it up. It delayed the signing by a few hours. It was supposed to be now. Now it is sc»»»

Dubai Customs has announced that its intelligence-sharing efforts contributed to the interception of a major consignment of Tapentadol tablets destined for an African country, preventing around 1.332 tonnes of narcotic tablets from reaching illegal markets. International interception operationThe s»»»

RIYADH: A new Coursera report suggests that skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly common in Saudi Arabia, particularly as employers place greater value on generative artificial intelligence competencies. According to Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2026, 99 percent of employers in»»»

Zurich FIFA announced on Sunday the appointment of a Qatari refereeing team to officiate the match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, scheduled to be played on Wednesday at Houston Stadium in the opening round of Group K matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Qatari team consis»»»