Curacao and Cote d'Ivoire face crucial Group E decider
DOHA: Curacao and Cote d'Ivoire will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages when they meet in their final Group E fixture at Philadelphia Stadium on Thursday. The match, scheduled for 11:00pm (Qatar time), could prove decisive in determining which teams advance from a competi»»»
Peru’s most polarizing dynasty is back at the gates of power
A long road to powerThe 2026 presidential campaign in Peru could finally bring victory to Keiko Fujimori, daughter of Alberto Fujimori, the country’s former president (1990-2000) and leader of the Popular Force party. In Peru, opinions about Alberto Fujimori are highly divided: Some call him a hard»»»
Sofa ve Miras: How Hatay is turning gastronomy into a symbol of recovery after the 2023 earthquakes - photos
Three years after one of the worst natural disasters in modern Turkish history, Hatay is once again inviting the world to its table. Daily News Hungary was among a group of international journalists, content creators and experts invited to attend the second edition of Sofa ve Miras (“Table and Heri»»»
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup stardom, doesn’t rule out Brazil move
Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club. And the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper hasn’t ruled out playing in Brazil, where fans helped him reach immediate stardom on social media. Vozinha said in an interview with Brazilian journalist and influencer Daniel Braun»»»
'Summer triangle' rises in the night sky, and a telescope reveals 4 nearby objects - UPI.com
Summertime stargazers have a new celestial gathering to look for in the night sky, along with a reason to dust off their telescopes. The Summer Triangle is now visible in the eastern sky after nightfall. It is not a constellation, but rather a formation of three bright stars: Vega, Altair and Deneb»»»
Tunisie Autoroutes urges vigilance amid fire risks
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Tunisie Autoroutes called on users of the motorway network to exercise heightened vigilance against the risk of fire, as rising temperatures exacerbate the danger in areas bordered by dry grass and dense vegetation.The...»»»
Hormuz, Lebanon emerge as key tests for fragile US-Iran rapprochement
Efforts to consolidate the recent US–Iran understanding faced fresh challenges on Wednesday, as disputes over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon exposed deep differences among regional and international actors. Qatari Prime Minister and Fo»»»
Improving Egypt’s global mining ranking is a strategic priority to attract investment, Badawi says
mproving Egypt’s ranking in global mining investment indices is a strategic priority to boost investor confidence and attract international funding, the petroleum and mineral resources minister said. Minister Karim Badawi made the remarks during the first executive committee meeting for the Egypt M»»»
Finance Ministry Releases Updated Medium-Term Budget Forecast for 2026-2028 Period
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance on Wednesday published on its official website an updated medium-term budget forecast for the 2026-2028 period, which is presented as an explanatory report reasoning the 2026 State Budget Bill. The three-year budget framework takes into account the European Commission»»»
ADNOC secures world's largest gas cap project as UAE boosts role in global energy supply
Abu Dhabi: The Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA) has announced the award of the concession agreement for the development and production of the Bab Gas Cap to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which will hold a 60% participating interest, together with its internationa»»»
Albanian President Bajram Begaj Breaks Silence on Ongoing Tirana Protests
Albanian President Bajram Begaj has publicly addressed the ongoing protests in Tirana for the first time since they began 25 consecutive days ago, emphasizing that citizens’ right to express their views and participate in public life is protected by the country's Constitution. Speaking during a cer»»»
Germany’s rail system recovers from nationwide outage - UPI.com
A passenger walks on a railway platform in 2018 in Frankfort, Germany. The country's railway system is recovering after a nationwide outage late Tuesday that left travelers stranded for hours. Photo by Armando Babani/EPA-EFE June 24 (UPI) -- Deutsche Bahn, Germany's government-owned rail system ope»»»
France confirms first case of Ebola in doctor who had worked in Congo - UPI.com
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization, speaks to the media about Ebola and global health issues during a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday. France reported its first ebola case Wednesday. Photo by Martial Trezzini/EPA June 24 (UPI) -- A docto»»»
Kuwait Emir, US Secretary of State Rubio hold talks on Middle East developments, bilateral ties
Emir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah received on Wednesday visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holding talks over current developments around the Middle East region and bilateral relations. Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said the bilateral talks centred around Kuwa»»»
LIVE MATCH: Qatar vs Bosnia and Herzogovina (FIFA World Cup 2026)
Doha: Al Annabi will take the pitch at 22:00pm local Doha time for their final group stage match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Bosnia and Herzogovina tonight. Coach Julen Lopetegui has called on his players to embrace one final opportunity and fight for Qatar’s World Cup dream as Al Annabi mee»»»
Saudi authorities dedicate $4.3bn to urban projects in Makkah
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the development of seven locations in Makkah, as part of the Developed Districts Program. The sites cover over 4.4 million sq. meters and will cost SR16.3 billion ($4.3 billion). They are located in the districts o»»»
Watch: Iconic Big Banana Car pulled over by Montana Highway Patrol - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Montana Highway Patrol (@montana_highway_patrol) June 24 (UPI) -- The Montana Highway Patrol shared a photo from an interstate traffic stop involving an unusual vehicle: a car modeled after a banana. The MHP posted a photo to social media showing the fru»»»
US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Rubio was on a regional tour to reassure the Gulf states, which were targeted by Tehran's miss»»»
Lebanese health ministry reports two martyrs in Israeli attack on a car in Kfar Roumman town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese health ministry reports two martyrs in Israeli attack on a car in Kfar Roumman town, South Lebanon 24-06-2026 19:36 PM Latest News»»»
Soaring global shipping costs: New challenges for Tunisias economy
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Against a backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions along several international shipping routes, rising ship insurance premiums and increasing global sea freight costs, Tunisia, like many economies dependent on foreign...»»»
Egypt, Iran face crunch World Cup game in shadow of geopolitics
SEATTLE, USA: Egypt and Iran both go into their final group game on Friday with good chances of progress, but geopolitical tensions between Iran and co-hosts the United States loom large over the match. A first World Cup win for seven-times African champions Egypt, 92 years after their debut, put t»»»
German rail service resumes after nationwide breakdown
BusinessGermanyGerman rail service resumes after nationwide breakdownWesley Rahn | Roshni Majumdar | Wesley Dockery with Reuters, AFP, AP, dpaGerman rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, said a communications system glitch brought nearly the entire network to a standstill for two hours. https://p.dw.com/p/»»»
Pakistan, Iran & the Gulf — a New Islamic Military Alliance Taking Shape?
During his visit to Islamabad, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the Islamic world to “form a united front against their enemies." This call builds on previous proposals by Pakistan to establish a “NATO-style alliance” for Muslim-majority states:September 2025 — after Israeli strikes on Qat»»»
Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers discuss progress in US-Iran talks
RIYADH: The Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers discussed on Wednesday the latest developments in negotiations between Iran and the United States. During the phone call, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Abbas Araghchi talked about and the progress made in implementing the agreement signed last week to »»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Three winners walk away with Dh100,000 each – did you make it?
Dubai: The latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, held on Wednesday, has seen several participants win cash prizes. In Draw No. 260624, the winning numbers from the Days section were 1, 13, 20, 18, 19, 27, while the winning number from the Months section was 7. Three fortunate players have also walked »»»
Renewal of Tax Dispute Resolution Law reflects state’s commitment to stability: ETA chief
Rasha Abdelaal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said that the House of Representatives’ approval of the draft law extending Law No. 79 of 2016 on tax dispute resolution until 31 December 2026 reflects the state’s commitment to strengthening tax stability and fostering a more attractive in»»»
Egypt signs MoU to establish first wind turbine factory, 2 GW wind farm in Gulf of Suez
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish Egypt’s first wind turbine manufacturing plant and develop a 2-gigawatt (GW) wind power project in the Gulf of Suez, marking a significant step towards localising renewable energy tech»»»
Polish companies explore new investment opportunities in Egypt’s agricultural sector
Representatives of several Polish companies have expressed interest in making new investments in the Egyptian market and capitalising on the country’s attractive investment climate and ongoing agricultural development projects. The interest was highlighted during a meeting between Alaa Farouk, Egyp»»»
U.S. airstrike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria - UPI.com
June 24 (UPI) -- A U.S. airstrike launched last week in northwest Syria killed a senior Islamic State leader, U.S. military officials announced Wednesday. U.S. Central Command said the Friday attack killed Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi as "part of ongoing U.S. efforts to disrupt and eliminate terrorists see»»»
Qatar shuts 17 travel and air cargo agencies in regulatory crackdown
Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has closed 17 travel and air cargo agencies for failing to comply with aviation regulations, as authorities intensify oversight of the country's air transport sector. The QCAA said on Wednesday that the closures were carried out as part of ongoing inspection »»»