Spanish PM’s wife Begona Gomez ordered to stand trial on corruption charges
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begona Gomez, will stand trial before a jury on corruption-related charges, EFE news agency reported on Saturday, citing a ruling issued by the investigating judge following preliminary hearings held earlier this week. Gomez was formally charged in April»»»
Qatar strengthens its ongoing efforts to protect whale sharks and their habitats
Tribune News Network Doha A specialised team from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) conducted a field visit to the whale shark aggregation site in Qatar’s northeastern waters to review ongoing monitoring activities, assess the condition of the site and the safety of its natural »»»
Miguel apologises to fans, says Al Annabi gearing up for Bosnia & Herzegovina match
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s national football team is doing its best to overcome the setback of their unexpected big loss to Canada in their last Group B game at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Defender Pedro Miguel, while speaking to reporters at the team’s base camp in Santa Clara on Sunday, apolo»»»
QDF and Assouline unveil world’s 1st ‘Travel Series Kiosk’ at HIA
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Duty Free (QDF) and Assouline have announced a landmark collaboration with the launch of the luxury publisher’s first-ever “Travel Series Kiosk”, to be unveiled at Hamad International Airport, Doha. This innovative retail concept marks a world-first for both brands, »»»
QF and QNB Group enter partnership to rename World Cup venue ‘QNB Education City Stadium’
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) and QNB Group have signed an agreement that will see one of Qatar’s most iconic sporting venues renamed the QNB Education City Stadium. Located at the heart of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Education City, the stadium will carry the name under a five-year a»»»
Doha Design District unveils‘Mada and Sada’ platform
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, powered by Msheireb Propertie has launched ‘Mada and Sada’, an immersive creative platform and spatial experience that invites visitors not just to witness art, but also to understand how it com»»»
Qatar Charity inaugurates solidarity market in Mauritania
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated a solidarity market in Toujounine district of Nouakchott, Mauritania, to support vulnerable and low-income families and improve their living conditions. The project, funded by donors in Qatar, benefits about 60 families and includes 62 sm»»»
QU highlights first Qatari male student’s journey in College of Pharmacy
Tribune News Network Doha The journey of Hamad Al Dosari, the first Qatari male student to enrol in Qatar University’s College of Pharmacy, has been highlighted as a model of determination, ambition and commitment to contributing to the development of Qatar’s healthcare sector. His academic journey»»»
Saur highlights its role in advancing sustainable wastewater infrastructure
Tribune News Network Doha Saur, a global pure-play water services company, has highlighted the critical role of resilient water infrastructure in supporting Qatar’s sustainability ambitions and the Gulf’s long-term urban development objectives during Project Qatar 2026. During the event, Saur showc»»»
Firefighters cite progress against sprawling LA warehouse blaze - UPI.com
Drone video released Saturday showed plumes of smoke emanating from a warehouse east of downtown Los Angeles as firefighters battled the sprawling blaze for a third day. Image courtesy Los Angeles Fire Department/Facebook June 21 (UPI) -- Firefighters battling a massive fire at a Los Angeles wareho»»»
TIIF 2026: Credit agencies, development banks race to fill Uzbekistan's financing gap
When Commerzbank opened its Tashkent office in 1998, Uzbekistan's economy stood at roughly $13bn. Last year it reached $145bn, having more than doubled from $60bn just nine years earlier. The scale of that transformation is symptomatic of the Former Soviet Union (FSU) catch-up growth seen as newly »»»
European heatwave sweeps across continent
CAPITALS:A new heatwave swept across Europe Saturday, prompting precautionary measures in France, Spain and Germany, while Britain warned of tropical temperatures. Less than a month after a heatwave affected several European countries in May, during which record temperatures were registered, the co»»»
Syria arrests former general, three others in crackdown on Assad-era abuses
DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities have arrested a former military officer and three other individuals accused of crimes committed during the rule of former president Bashar Assad, as part of an expanding campaign against remnants of the deposed regime, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. The In»»»
Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent off
Los Angeles: Belgium were held to a scoreless draw by Iran in a frustrating encounter Sunday that saw the Red Devils reduced to 10 men and facing the possibility of group-stage elimination for a second straight World Cup. A star-studded though ageing lineup including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Luka»»»
Operational incident at Ras Laffan Industrial City: QatarEnergy
Doha QatarEnergy has confirmed that there was an operational incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City which resulted in an explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility in the evening hours of Sunday 21 June 2026. In a statement, QatarEnergy said emergency r»»»
Iran’s General Qaani to Israeli Army: If You Don’t Withdraw from South Lebanon, Epic of Year 2000 Will Be Repeated - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Certificates of origin issued by Irbid Chamber of Industry reach $107m in May
AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI) in May totalled $107 million, while the number of certificates issued during the month reached 1,290.According to chamber figures, the textile and leather sector topped exports at $92.6 million, followed by th»»»
Japan rice prices fall for first time in 3.5 years — official
TOKYO — Rice prices in Japan finally fell in May for the first time in three and half years, a government official said Friday, following sharp rises for the staple that put the government under huge pressure.Rice prices skyrocketed in 2024 and 2025 because of supply problems linked to multiple fac»»»
170 countries adopt 900 measures to contain energy prices —IMF
AMMAN — Governments around the world have introduced nearly 900 measures across about 170 countries to contain energy prices since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, according to a new policy tracker released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The conflict in the Middle East has rene»»»
Trump-backed de la Espriella or leftist Cepeda? Colombians elect a new president
Colombians are heading to the polls this Sunday to elect a new president. The frontrunner is Abelardo de la Esperiella. He has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups. His challenger is leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, he argues for modifying the current peace plan, whic»»»
Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah as fighting continues in Lebanon
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble," as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials began in Switzerland. The memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday between the United States and Iran stipulates a cessation »»»
Spotlight - What's the state of the Strait?
US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nucl»»»
Socialist MP Responds to Rama, Defends Call for ‘New Agreement for Albania’
Socialist Party lawmaker Elisa Spiropali has issued a pointed response to Prime Minister Edi Rama following remarks he made during an expanded meeting of the party’s parliamentary group. A day earlier, Rama referred to what he described as “lost souls” within the Socialist Party who were calling fo»»»
Small plane crash in Maryland kills 3 - UPI.com
June 21 (UPI) -- A single-engine plane that departed from Ocean City, N.J., crashed in Bowie, Md., just outside Washington, D.C., killing three people, police said. Maryland State Police said the Pipe Cherokee plane crashed around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The plane was en route to Montgomery County Air»»»
QatarEnergy confirms operational incident at Ras Laffan Industrial City
Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy confirmed that there was an operational incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City which resulted in an explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility in the evening hours of Sunday, June 21, 2026. Emergency response teams were deployed»»»
Israeli Media: Army Starts Reducing Forces in South Lebanon in Response to US Orders
The Zionist media outlets reported on Sunday that the Israeli Occupation Army started reducing forces in the territories it had held in South Lebanon, adding that the move came in response to US orders. US-Iranian negotiation sessions were held on Sunday in Switzerland, discussing mainly the Lebane»»»
Walla Hebrew website: The “Israeli” army estimates that Hezbollah has reestablished a surveillance and intelligence-gathering network opposite the Blue Line in southern Lebanon and is conducting nighttime operations to identify senior field command positions and launch attacks against them - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Walla Hebrew website: The “Israeli” army estimates that Hezbollah has reestablished a surveillance and intelligence-gathering network oppos»»»
Some southern Lebanon residents trickle back as fighting pauses
NABATIEH: Some south Lebanon residents cautiously headed back to their hometowns on Sunday after fighting paused between Israel and Hezbollah the previous evening, even as Lebanon's army warned locals to delay returns. In the southern city of Nabatieh, AFP correspondents saw just a few residents tr»»»
Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike
BEIRUT: Mourners gathered Sunday in Beirut to pay their respects to a much-loved Lebanese conservationist who died after succumbing to wounds sustained in an Israeli strike on her home on the country’s southern coast. Mona Khalil, who spent more than two decades protecting sea turtles along Lebanon»»»
No-fly zone for Iran talks disrupts flights at Zurich airport
VIENNA: A technical fault in air traffic control, triggered by security measures for peace talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland, caused disruptions at Zurich airport on Sunday, aviation authorities said, adding the problem had been resolved. The glitch occurred following the integration of »»»
‘Great ambition and professionalism’: Hamza Abdelkarim’s former coach lauds Egypt’s teenage star
CAIRO: Just days after making a dream move from Al-Ahly to Barcelona, 18-year-old Egyptian national team player Hamza Abdelkarim made history by making his World Cup debut after coming on as second-half substitute for Pharaohs legend Mohamed Salah. He became his country’s youngest ever player at th»»»
King Hamad awards British ambassador Order of Bahrain
LONDON: Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa awarded the Order of Bahrain (First Class) to Alastair Long, the British Ambassador to Manama, on Sunday. Long was honored for his efforts to strengthen and advance relations between the UK and Bahrain. King Hamad emphasized Bahrain’s pride in its stro»»»
Internal explosion in Ras Laffan Industrial Area factory, no injuries or leaks recorded: MoI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) reported on Sunday that an internal explosion occurred in one of the factories in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, with civil defense teams responding to the incident. MoI added that no injuries or leaks were recorded.»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Fungi of Temperate Europe’
Authors: Thomas Laessoe, Jens H Peterson, Tobias Guldberg Froslev, And Jacob Heilman-Clausen The basidiomycetes comprise some of the best-known groups in the Kingdom of Fungi, including most mushrooms prized by mushroom hunters. “Fungi of Temperate Europe: Keys to the Basidiomycotes” covers more th»»»
Agriculture ministry: No watermelon virus cases recorded in Palestinian fields
RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture confirmed on Sunday that no cases of watermelon virus had been found in agricultural fields in Palestine. Mahmoud Fatafta, the ministry’s spokesman, said plant diseases do not transmit to people regardless of their type, and therefore pose no threat»»»
Reconstruction, energy drive renewed Syria-Germany ties
DAMASCUS: Economic relations between Syria and Germany have gained momentum in 2026, reflecting efforts by both countries to strengthen cooperation in key sectors, including energy, reconstruction and infrastructure. The growing engagement comes amid mutual interest in exploring economic opportunit»»»
Israeli forces detain 7 Palestinians in Ramallah
RAMALLAH: Israeli forces detained seven Palestinians during predawn raids across several areas of the Ramallah governorate in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, according to local sources. Sources said Israeli troops detained Bashir Al-Mukhtar, Amin Farah, Yahya Farah, Jamal Yasser, and Awad Jamal f»»»
Trump-Meloni feud escalates over Iran policy and US bases in Italy
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his claim that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sought a photo op with him to get her “numbers up” after refusing to support the US in its war with Iran. The latest exchange follows a dispute sparked by comments Trump made in a phone interview with»»»
Video: Iran skips photo-op at US–Iran talks after Trump’s latest threats
High-level US–Iran talks in Switzerland got off to a tense and symbolic start after the Iranian delegation refused to take part in a planned handshake and joint photo-op with American officials, following fresh threats from US President Donald Trump. The move escalated diplomatic friction at the Bu»»»
Spain beats Saudi Arabia 4-0 FIFA World Cup 2026
Atlanta: Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in the match that took place Sunday at Atlanta Stadium in the second round of Group H in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico until July 19. Spain's four goals were scored by Mikel Oyarzabal (21st and 24th minutes), Lamine »»»
Budimex ends contract in Slovakia after finishing project
Budimex has completed its first project in Slovakia, delivering a major highway interchange near Bratislava at the junction of the D1 and D4 roads. The investment, one of Slovakia’s key infrastructure projects, opened 90 days ahead of schedule and will redirect regional and international traffic be»»»
Tax authorities less likely to engage in traditional in person tax inspections
Poland’s tax administration is increasingly verifying companies through simplified checking procedures rather than traditional tax or customs audits, according to a report by MDDP and the Lewiatan Confederation. In 2025, the tax office carried out nearly 2.3 million such procedures, opening an aver»»»
Wave of layoffs hitting German industry
A new report on layoffs in Germany shows that job cuts are becoming more common and often come as a surprise to employees. The HR WORKS study, based on a survey of more than 6,000 workers, found that over one-quarter of dismissed employees received no warning, performance review, or prior signal be»»»
Clear weather Sunday night, choppy sea in Serrat region
Tunis, June 21 (TAP) - The weather Sunday night will be clear to partly cloudy nationwide.According to forecasts by the National Institute of Meteorology, night-time temperatures will range between 24 and 29°C, hovering around 22°C on heights,...»»»
Jordan, Algeria meet in bid to rescue World Cup hopes
DOHA: Jordan and Algeria will look to revive their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns when they meet in a crucial Group J clash tomorrow at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The match, scheduled for 6:00am (Qatar time), will be the third fixture in Group J, which also includes Argentina and Austria. W»»»
Russia cuts fuel sales to public in Crimea - UPI.com
Smoke billows in the background following a reported Ukrainian drone attack on a fuel facility in Moscow on Thursday. Photo by Stringer/EPA June 21 (UPI) -- The Russian government on Sunday halted fuel sales to civilians and businesses not considered vital to functioning and security in Crimea. Ser»»»
We Are Called to Inspire People to Be Better, Says Newly-Elected Grand Mufti
Newly-elected Grand Mufti Ahmed Hasanov said that the mission of the Muslim denomination in Bulgaria is to encourage people to become better individuals, speaking to BTA after being elected by the National Muslim Conference in Sofia on Sunday. Hasanov said the denomination would continue serving Bu»»»
Digital Dubai boosts global city ranking to top 5 with Dh1 trillion value: Brand Finance
A study by global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has highlighted the strategic role of Digital Dubai in reinforcing Dubai’s position among the world’s most powerful place brands, ranking fifth globally with a brand value of nearly Dh1 trillion. The report identified Digital Dubai as a ma»»»
MSMEDA finances industrial projects worth over EGP 3bn in 2022-2026: CEO
Bassel Rahmy, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), said that the strong support the agency receives from the political leadership has contributed to a significant increase in financing volumes. He noted that productive projects accounted for»»»
Major announcements incoming: PM Magyar calls extraordinary cabinet meeting, says V4 is revived
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced an extraordinary government meeting for Monday, followed by a parliamentary group session, while hinting at significant political and institutional changes to be unveiled in Parliament. In a brief but intriguing Facebook post published on Sunday, »»»