Qatari security forces participate in securing FIFA World Cup 2026
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” – Chairman of the Security Committee H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be hosted by the United States o»»»
Gold Extends Losses on US Interest Rate-Hike Fears
Gold prices extended losses on Monday on rising fears of a US rate hike after a strong jobs report, while renewed hostilities in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and fanned inflation concerns. Spot gold fell 1% to $4,287.66 per ounce by 0544 GMT. Prices fell about 3% on Friday, hitting the »»»
IRGC Starts “Operation Nasr” by Targeting Israeli Airbases in Retaliation for Israeli Attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Major battery industry investment heads to Hungary: Chinese state-backed battery supplier to create hundreds of jobs
A new Chinese battery industry supplier is to establish operations in Nyíregyháza, strengthening Hungary’s position as one of Europe’s key battery manufacturing hubs. Sinomatech Hungary, a subsidiary of China’s state-owned CNBM Group, plans to invest EUR 114 million in a separator film coating plan»»»
Qatar Foundation launches accreditation framework for Rasekh initiative
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation (QF) yesterday launched the accreditation framework for its Rasekh initiative, an educational framework that supports international schools in supporting national identity and promoting the Arabic language and cultural values within global educational environments. The»»»
Soon … Farmers to sell commodities at bourse
Accomplishment of feasibility studies for first grain bourse in Egypt and the Middle East Dr Khaled Hanafi, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, announced the completion of the feasibility studies for the establishment of the first grain bourse in Egypt and the Middle East, prepared by Sigma Glob»»»
First mortgage residential complex commissioned in Kara-Suu district, Osh region - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov took part online in the ceremony marking the handover of apartment keys in a new residential complex Asman Residence, located in the village of Zhany-Aryk in Yntymak rural administration of Kara-Suu district. A total of 225 apartments were handed over to new residents across»»»
PM, Egypt FM discuss efforts to support mediation aimed at reducing escalation
Cairo: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met yesterday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt H E Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The meeting discussed relations betw»»»
Parliament may vote on MPs’ pay cuts
According to the proposed agenda on Parliament’s website, the session will begin as usual at 1 p.m. with speeches before the agenda. During decision-making, Parliament may elect the chairs and members of four of the five committees of inquiry initiated by the Tisza group. They will vote on the memb»»»
Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Malaysia to also represent country in Vietnam - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to Malaysia, Anvar Anarbaev, as Ambassador to Vietnam concurrently. The diplomatic mission is based in Kuala Lumpur. Anvar Anarbaev has served as Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic »»»
Snow in Kara-Sai leaves yaks and sheep without pasture for three days - | 24.KG
At the end of last week, snow fell in the mountainous areas of Dzheti-Oguz district, near the village of Kara-Sai in Kyrgyzstan’s syrt zone. According to local residents, the precipitation lasted for several days and was quite intense. Due to the snow cover, yaks and sheep were left without pasture»»»
Islamic Cultural Center reaches 3,200 students through school lecture programme
Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, successfully delivered its School Lecture Programme to approximately 3,200 students across 22 international schools in Qatar during April and May 2026, reinforcin»»»
The Diplomatic Club announces summer offers
Doha, Qatar: The Diplomatic Club is considered one of the pioneering hospitality institutions in Qatar and among the leading founders of this sector. Over more than twenty years since its establishment, the club has maintained a remarkable record of success and continuous development. Despite the e»»»
Japanese City Suspends 94 Schools after First-ever Bear Sighting
The Japanese city of Utsunomiya has suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools that it operates on Monday after its first-ever bear sighting, a municipal official said. According to Reuters, the city of half-a-million residents about 100 km (60 miles) north of Tokyo said the bear was first »»»
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announces retaliatory strikes against Israel’s Nevatim and Tel Nof air bases - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran retaliates with massive missile salvo following Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and Isfahan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Dubai gold price falls again, giving buyers June’s best rate
Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell on Monday morning, taking local rates to their lowest level so far this month after bullion extended losses in global markets. (Check live prices here.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety was priced at Dh519.75 per gram a»»»
As climate shifts, malaria gains ground in southern Africa
BUSHBUCKRIDGE: In a remote South African village, Paulina Mhlongo sits in the yard as health workers in green protective gear move briskly through her home, soaking the walls with anti-mosquito insecticide. Her teenage grandson fell critically ill last year from malaria, the disease that kills more»»»
Over 440,000 children in Kyrgyzstan to receive Bala Yrysy allowance - | 24.KG
More than 440,000 children in Kyrgyzstan will receive Bala Yrysy allowance. Aida Azhikhodzhoeva, head of the department, announced at a meeting at the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. According to her, applications for the allowance can be submitted starting July 1 through the reg»»»
Peru presidential runoff too close to call
LIMA: Peru’s presidential runoff was still too close to call as the count dragged into Monday, with four-time candidate Keiko Fujimori locked in a statistical tie with her leftist rival to become the country’s ninth president in a decade. With 73 percent of polling centers reporting, Fujimori had a»»»
Prime Minister discusses regional stability with Saudi Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call from His Excellency Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the c»»»
Pentagon Sees Growing Espionage Threat from Israel
Washington: Julian E Barnes, Eric Schmitt Recent US intelligence reports have raised concerns about Israeli spy agencies eavesdropping on American negotiators working on a peace deal with Iran, amid rising concern over a more general counterintelligence threat by Israel. Israel and the United State»»»
Yamal available for Spain’s World Cup opener after injury
MEXICO: Teenage Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and fellow winger Nico Williams will be available for Spain’s World Cup opener against debutants Cape Verde on June 15, coach Luis de la Fuente said on Sunday. Yamal and Athletic Bilbao’s Williams both missed the end of the club season with hamstring inju»»»
Italian fashion photographer Luca Finotti shares advice for emerging creatives
DUBAI: Italian film director, fashion creator and photographer Luca Finotti is sharing his global industry experience with emerging creatives in Dubai recently as part of a mentorship program at Istituto Marangoni Dubai, where he is working with students studying Fashion Communication and Image via»»»
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
MONGBWALU: Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo’s deadliest Ebola virus outbreaks.Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an influx of p»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, received a phone call from HE Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Monday, June 8, 2026. During the call, efforts at mediation between the U»»»
Armenia's parliamentary election a vote on nation's 'geopolitical future'
Armenians voted on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's efforts to forge a peace deal following a crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan three years ago. "This is really a vote on the geopolitical future of Armenia and its ties with Russia," FRANCE 24's Philip Turle»»»
Forum of Regions of Belarus and Kyrgyzstan to be held in Minsk in fall of 2026 - | 24.KG
The Forum of Regions of Belarus and Kyrgyzstan will be held in Minsk in the fall of 2026. Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin stated during a meeting with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The head of the Belarusian government paid an official visit to »»»
Developments in Iran drive up mineral fertilizer prices in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Recent developments in Iran have contributed to rising prices for mineral fertilizers in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Mirbek Duisheev said during a meeting of the parliamentary committee on agrarian policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology»»»
Major quake off Philippines kills three, triggers tsunami warnings
General Santos, Philippines: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least three people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the »»»
Israel strikes Iran, defying Trump's call for restraint
Tehran: Israel said Monday it had struck targets across Iran, defying US President Donald Trump's call to refrain from retaliating against Tehran's barrage of missiles. The attacks further rattled a fragile April 8 truce as the war entered its 100th day, with the United States struggling to conclud»»»
Riyadh Air Launches Five New Destinations, Moves Up Inaugural London Flight
Riyadh Air, a Public Investment Fund company, has announced the launch of five new destinations - Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah, Madrid, and Manchester - as the first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in its modern fleet have arrived. The carrier said the new destinations are part of its expansion plan»»»
Madbouly reviews progress on Alexandria Metro project as Phase 1 hits 47% completion Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected the progress of the first phase of the Alexandria Metro project during a tour of Alexandria Governorate, describing the project as a major addition to the governorate’s public transportation network and a key component of Egypt’s shift toward »»»
Denmark’s Eriksen ‘doing well’ after collapsing during friendly
COPENHAGEN: Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine but was later able to walk off the field, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championship. The 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, who has a type of pacemaker, fell to the gro»»»
Beijing launches maritime operation off Taiwan over Japan-Philippines border talks
China has launched a ‘special maritime law enforcement operation’ east of Taiwan in response to the announcement of maritime border talks in the area by Japan and the Philippines. China – which views the self-ruled island as its own sovereign territory – protested the negotiations, saying they infr»»»
GE, Siemens offers to upgrade Egypt’s railways
Investment and International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nasr and Transport Minister Hisham Arafat discussed with senior officials of General Electric (GE) and Siemens their offers to upgrade Egypt’s railways. During their meeting with General Electric (GE) North East Africa CEO Ayman Khattab, the m»»»
Dubai court fines, jails and deports man for embezzling Dh2.1 million
Dubai: A former accounts manager has been ordered to pay Dh2.3 million to his employer after being convicted of embezzling more than Dh2.1 million in customer payments entrusted to him during his employment. The Dubai Court of First Instance awarded the company Dh2.3 million in compensation for mat»»»
Arias scores twice as Colombia beat Jordan in World Cup warmup
Two goals from Jhon Arias gave Colombia a 2-0 win over Jordan in San Diego on Sunday in their last tune-up match ahead of the World Cup. James Rodríguez slipped the ball through for Arias to open the scoring in the 41st minute. Palmeiras midfielder Arias initially stumbled over the ball be»»»
Israel army vows to operate across Lebanon, intensify actions against Hezbollah
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military vowed on Sunday to press ahead with its military campaign in Lebanon and said it would step up operations against Hezbollah. “The (Iranian) regime is attempting to establish a new equation through direct attacks on Israeli territory in response to IDF operations in D»»»
Iran fans dismayed by team’s World Cup visa quarrel
TIJUANA: Iran’s national football team was greeted Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm start to the World Cup, despite visa problems facing some staffers. “I’m very excited to see them,” said Sadegh Galavi as he watched the players’ bus leave the airport in Tij»»»
At Least 21 Iraqis Killed, 19 Wounded in Bus Crash and Fire Near Nassiriya
At least 21 Iraqis were killed and 19 others injured when a passenger bus crashed and caught fire near the southern city of Nassiriya on Sunday, police and health officials said. The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the bus on a highway near Nassiriya, causing the vehicle to»»»
Oil Prices Climb More Than $3 After Israeli Strikes on Lebanon
Brent oil prices jumped more than $3 a barrel on Monday, initially spooked by Israel's launch of renewed strikes on Lebanon a day earlier, but also gaining further steam after sounds of explosions were heard in Iran. Sounds of blasts were heard - in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan, local media reported »»»
Elections in Armenia: Nikol Pashinyan declares victory - | 24.KG
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory for his Civil Contract party in the country’s parliamentary elections. According to the Central Election Commission, less than 20 percent of ballots have been counted so far. «According to the election results, the Civil Contract party ha»»»
Dubai court fines, jails and deports man for embezzling Dh2.1 million
Dubai: A former accounts manager has been ordered to pay Dh2.3 million to his employer after being convicted of embezzling more than Dh2.1 million in customer payments entrusted to him during his employment. The Dubai Court of First Instance awarded the company Dh2.3 million in compensation for mat»»»
Israel Says It Has Struck Iran as It Takes Missile Fire
Israel said Monday that Iran had launched missiles targeting it, hours after Israel launched airstrikes targeting central and western Iran in response to missile fire from Tehran. The exchange of strikes threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a regional war. Sirens sounded in central Is»»»
Major Quake off Philippines Kills Three, Triggers Tsunami Warnings
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least three people, collapsing buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the offshore quake hit south of G»»»
China’s Xi Lands in North Korea for Rare Visit
China's President Xi Jinping hailed an "invincible friendship" with Pyongyang as he arrived in North Korea Monday, his first trip abroad this year after hosting back-to-back summits in Beijing. China, Washington's chief geopolitical rival, has been North Korea's main trading partner by far for deca»»»
Iran Launches Response Operation Against Israel — Reports
The commander of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters officially announced the start of Iran’s response operation following Israel’s attack on Beirut’s Dahieh, IRNA reported. According to the commander, Israel has repeatedly violated the ceasefire and escalated attacks on Lebanon with US support an»»»
Netanyahu Will Have 'No Choice' but to Accept US-Iran Deal — Trump
US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have "no choice" but to accept a potential agreement between the US and Iran, the Financial Times reported. Trump insisted that Israel does not determine the outcome of the negotiations.“I call the shots. I call all the »»»
Chinese leader Xi arrives in North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim
SEOUL: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a rare state visit that experts say is likely meant to reassert China’s unique influence over North Korea in return for providing economic and political benefits. During a two-day trip, his first visit to North Korea in seven ye»»»