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 »»»
Poles compete in EY World Entrepreneur of the Year competition
The global final of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year took place in Monaco on May 26–29, 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs from around the world for networking, inspiration, and a broader view of global business trends. This year’s winners were Jitendra Mohan, Sanjay Gajendra, and Casey Morriso»»»
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, »»»
Debut Biotech’s Role in Building America’s First Military Biofactory
In an unexpected twist of modern industry, San Diego-based Debut Biotechnology, known for its revolutionary contributions to the beauty sector, is now paving the way for the United States’ first military-industrial biofactory. This landmark initiative, backed by a new contract with the Department o»»»
Review: ‘Swapped’ – animated comedy film
Boredom hit late one night and I found myself browsing Netflix for my next comfort watch. I skipped the romcoms and old favorites for “Swapped,” a body-swap animation from Nathan Greno, the director of “Tangled,” one of my favorite animated films of all time. As the credits rolled for “Swapped,” I »»»
GCC secretary general receives Iraqi ambassador to Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi received Ambassador of Iraq to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al-Suhail at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the council and Iraq, the Gene»»»
Preventing the next Euphrates flood
Severe flooding at the end of May in Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa has understandably been described as a disaster. Water levels rose quickly, overwhelming infrastructure, disrupting public services and damaging agricultural crops. Several drowning incidents were also reported. But the flood was not only a»»»
Nafti to take part in resumed 165th ordinary session of Council of Arab League at ministerial level, June 22 in Amman
Tunis, June 21 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will participate, on the instructions of President Kaïs Saïed, in the resumed 165th ordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the...»»»
The Russian military returns to Afghanistan 37 years later
In February 1989, when the Soviet army’s last soldier crossed the Friendship Bridge over the Amu Darya River back into Soviet Uzbekistan, no one expected to see the Russians back in Afghanistan within living memory. The fall of the Soviet Union was attributed by some to the Soviets’ disastrous deci»»»
Saudi World Cup progress in balance after heavy loss to Spain
DUBAi: European champions Spain comprehensively beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday night to leave the Green Falcons’ hopes of progress to the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup hanging in the balance. The result leaves Spain top of Group H with four points while Saudi are stuck on on»»»
Difference between market and housing prices could cost thousands
Although average apartment prices in some Polish cities still appear high, the market is becoming more complex, with discounts, promotions, and negotiations playing a growing role. Buyers are better prepared, compare offers carefully, and increasingly distinguish between asking prices and actual tr»»»
New hotel opens in historic market square
Zator has expanded its accommodation base with the opening of Hotel Zator, located in the heart of the city next to the historic market square. The hotel will welcome its first guests during the June 20–21 weekend and is close to Energylandia, Zatorland, and other regional attractions. The property»»»
Kęty Group and Allegro are growth leaders
Friday’s session on the Warsaw Stock Exchange ended with a moderate advantage for buyers. The WIG20 stayed in positive territory, with most index members closing higher. Grupa Kęty led the gains, rising 3.19% to PLN 1,263, followed by Allegro, which advanced 2.43% to PLN 39.43 on positive sentiment»»»
Tauron Dystrybucja modernizes power stations and lines in Silesia for PLN 94 mln
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Medtech Solutions expands group’s activities with neurosurgery segment
MedTech Solutions has expanded into spinal surgery after the first neurosurgical procedure using medical devices it supplied was performed at the University Hospital in Zielona Góra. The operation used products from GPC Medical, MedTech Solutions’ business partner, for which the company is the excl»»»
Al-Sisi calls for institutionalising Egypt-Saudi-Türkiye-Pakistan mechanism to strengthen regional stability
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called for transforming the consultative mechanism bringing together Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan into a more institutionalised framework capable of contributing to regional stability and addressing Middle East crises. According to a statement f»»»
Banque Misr supports investors, farmers in 1.5 Million Feddan project
Hisham Okasha, Chief Executive Officer of Banque Misr, and Amr Abdel Wahab, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Egyptian Countryside Development Company, signed two cooperation protocols aimed at supporting investments by Egyptians abroad who are beneficiaries of New Egyptian Countryside lands»»»
Damascus Securities Exchange records strong turnover backed by major deal
Damascus, June.21 (SANA) Trading activity on the Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE) rose on Sunday, with total turnover reaching SYP 36.315 million, distributed across 405 transactions and a trading volume of 1.742 million shares, according to the market’s daily bulletin. The session was marked by »»»
Business - VivaTech 2026: Can AI become the next beauty adviser? L'Oréal thinks so
As consumers increasingly turn to AI assistants for advice and recommendations, companies are rethinking how they reach and engage with customers. Speaking to FRANCE 24 at VivaTech in Paris, L'Oréal Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Asmita Dubey explains how the beauty leader is deploying artific»»»
President Iotova Voices Serious Doubts That North Macedonia’s Current Leadership Wants EU Membership
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said she has serious doubts about whether North Macedonia's current leadership genuinely wants the country to become a member of the European Union, speaking in an interview with bTV on Sunday about Skopje's EU accession process. Iotova said she could not otherwise»»»
Iran’s Qalibaf responds to Trump: Americans should be careful, and our armed forces are ready to respond - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Homecoming across the ocean: Sea turtle returns to birthplace in Oman after 12 years
A female loggerhead sea turtle has returned to its original nesting beach on Oman’s Masirah Island 12 years after it was first tagged, providing further evidence of the species' remarkable ability to return to its birthplace to breed, the Environment Authority said. According to environmental speci»»»
Ethiopian PM’s party secures win in national election
ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party (PP) won a landslide victory in legislative polls held June 1, the election commission said Sunday, giving it almost 90 percent of the seats. Abiy has led Ethiopia since 2018, and is increasingly criticized for growing authoritaria»»»
Europe sweats through new heatwave, with worse to come
PARIS: France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany canceled sports events and Britain warned of “tropical nights” as Europe sweltered through a heatwave threatening to break June temperature records. Less than a month after a May heatwave that set records in several European »»»
Some south Lebanon residents trickle back as Israel-Hezbollah fighting pauses
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 trickling ba»»»
Israel's president says Iran complicates peace deal with Lebanon
Israeli President Isaac Herzog told Fox News that a peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon cannot be reached if Iran is “trying to squeeze themselves into this conflict” via the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group. Herzog's position is largely ceremonial. He said Israel and Lebanon will hol»»»
Significant progress in negotiations with Iran in past few hours: US Vice President
Burgenstock Resort/Switzerland: US Vice President J.D. Vance said Sunday today that negotiations between Washington and Tehran have made significant progress in the past few hours. In remarks made before the meeting between his country's delegation and representatives of the Islamic Republic of Ira»»»
Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance leads peace talks in Switzerland – Ya Libnan
Share: U.S. Vice President JD Vance (L) next to Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif (C) and Qatar’s PMi Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan and Qatar in Switzerland, June 21, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday»»»
Skills mobility: UTICA calls for clear legal framework and joint training programmes with the EU
Tunis, June 21 (TAP) - The Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) called for the establishment of a legal partnership framework guaranteeing organised and circular skills mobility between the two shores of the...»»»
France bans some public drinking amid heatwave - UPI.com
People cool off along the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris on Saturday. Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA June 21 (UPI) -- French police issued a ban on certain alcoholic drinks Sunday amid unusually high temperatures coinciding with one Paris' largest street parties. The order banned people from consuming certai»»»
16 awards, one force: Dubai police lead the way
Dubai: Dubai Police secured 16 awards at the annual Dubai Quality Group Awards, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovation, excellence and community-focused initiatives. The honours were announced during the Dubai Quality Group’s annual closing ceremony, which recognised 146 winners from go»»»
Israeli army chief in south Lebanon, says Hezbollah in 'difficult position'
Israel's military chief said on Sunday that Hezbollah had suffered a severe blow fighting Israeli forces and was now in a "very difficult position", as he met with troops in southern Lebanon. He spoke as the United States and Iran held talks in Switzerland after signing a preliminary agreement to e»»»
Prime Minister leads Qatar's delegation at Lake Lucerne Summit
Lucerne: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani led the State of Qatar's delegation participating in the Lucerne Lake Summit and the first meeting of the High-Level Committee, with the participation of representatives of the two negotia»»»
Qassem rejects any Israeli security zone in Lebanon
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his troops would remain in the country's south for as long as necessary. Israeli troops "remaining on Lebanese land is impossible. There are no security»»»