Doha, Qatar: As international leaders welcomed the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, most of them praised the role played by Qatar in supporting the diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving this understanding. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs »»»

BAT is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and reduced-risk alternatives. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Tadeu Marroco, the company is accelerating its transition towards a predominantly smokeless business model, driven by science-backed innovation, digital t»»»

Dubai: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore waters southeast of Mindanao on Monday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS). Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In an advisory issued at 5.18p»»»

Doha, Qatar: In line with its efforts to strengthen the healthcare sector in the Republic of Chad, QRCS (Qatar Red Crescent Society) has funded a project to establish and equip a comprehensive dialysis unit at Al-Nahda University Hospital in the capital, N’Djamena. The project is being implemented »»»

New York: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Guy Ryder at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of protecting and p»»»

Consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), organised by the committee tasked with preparing the National Human Rights Action Plan, continued yesterday. The sessions are chaired by Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misn»»»

Dubai: Dubai is set to significantly expand its pedestrian infrastructure with plans to build 31 new pedestrian bridges and tunnels by 2030, including one of the largest pedestrian and cycling bridges in the emirate, as authorities push to improve road safety and encourage sustainable mobility. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: Second Vice Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, received yesterday, at the Chamber’s headquarters, H E Neerav Patel, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Qatar, in the presence of Ian Mason, Director of Business and Trade at the British Embassy, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The QREC-sponsored Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 Ans, was held at Chantilly, France, yesterday. Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-Attiyah, QREC Chairman, awarded the winners following the Gr.1 contest. The four-year-old colt, Sab’aan Al Shahania (Amer) proved his quality with a gritty vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations released the ninth edition of its annual report on the performance of Islamic finance sector in Qatar for 2025. The report reviews the results of Islamic financial institutions and provides a comprehensive overview of the performance of Islamic fin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Cabo Verde today, with the former world champions aiming to make a strong start in Group H and take an early step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled for 7pm (Qatar time) at Atlanta Stadium, marks the opening fix»»»

JEDDAH: The inaugural edition of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia in 2025 brought the FIA World Rally Championship to the Kingdom for the first time, providing an opportunity to host one of the most demanding and prestigious events on the global stage. With Saudi Arabia already hosting major internationa»»»

RIYADH: “My son wanted to play for Tunisia, but I asked him to represent Sweden instead, as it is the country that welcomed and developed him,” said Yasin Ayari’s father, Azzouz, in May in an interview with Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. “It was his duty to give something back.” And give back he di»»»

Nearly 100 Turkmen migrants deported from Turkey on a plane that flew from Istanbul were reportedly subjected to extreme questioning and screening by National Security Ministry (MNB) officials on arrival in Ashgabat. Azatlyk, citing anonymous sources, this week reported on how events unfolded when »»»

PHILADELPHIA: Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th ‌minute to give Ivory Coast a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador in both teams’ Group E opener on Saturday night. Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross gave ​the Ivorians their first-ever World Cup victory over South American opposit»»»

Nearly 100 Turkmen migrants deported from Turkey on a plane that flew from Istanbul were reportedly subjected to extreme questioning and screening by National Security Ministry (MNB) officials on arrival in Ashgabat. Azatlyk, citing anonymous sources, this week reported on how events unfolded when »»»

Houston The German national football team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao in the first round of Group E play at NRG Stadium. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, runs through July 19. Group E also includes Côte d'Ivoire and»»»

HOUSTON: Germany began their World ‌Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion ​for the island nation. Germany’s Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the »»»

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»»»

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»»»

Magura, Bangladesh: Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams in a country that has never qualified for the World Cup. However, one man stands out not only for choosing a less-favoured team, but also for the shee»»»

Financial inclusion is set to enter a new phase in Egypt after banks completed preparations to allow customers to open bank accounts remotely for the first time, a move that could fundamentally reshape customer acquisition, accelerate digital banking adoption and reduce reliance on traditional bran»»»

In an exclusive interview with Daily News Hungary, Chinese Ambassador Gong Tao discusses the future of Hungary–China relations following Hungary’s recent political transition, the progress of major Chinese investments such as BYD and CATL, the delayed Budapest–Belgrade railway project, expanding tr»»»

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence adoption among businesses in Saudi Arabia rose to 33.1 percent in 2025, up 20 percent from 2024, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, the information and communications sector recorded the highest uptake of AI »»»

Doha, Qatar: Germany will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Curacao tonight, with the four-time champions aiming to make an immediate impact in Group E and take an important step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled to kick off at 8pm at Houston Stadium, marks »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the appointment of H E Dr. Saud bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah as Chairman of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Saud is a distinguished government leader with more than 20 years o»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC), Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar Al Kuwari, received yesterday a trade delegation from the United Republic of Tanzania, headed by Eng. Peter Sikalumba, representative of the Ministry of Public Works. The meeting was attended by Qatar Chamber Board M»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation has announced the appointment of Ali Ibrahim Al Gharib as Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, effective June 1, 2026. The appointment comes as part of the Foundation’s strategic efforts to enhance operational efficiency and f»»»

New York: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah said that the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) marked a global turning point, shifting from a welfare-based approach to a rights-based approach. National Human Rights»»»

RIYADH: Startups in the Middle East and North Africa raised $454.7 million across 33 deals in May, a 202 percent monthly increase and a 76 percent annual rise as funding activity showed signs of recovery. The increase was largely driven by debt financing, which accounted for 66 percent of total cap»»»

AMMAN — The customs clearance and freight forwarding sector processed around 395,000 customs declarations during the first five months of the year, reflecting, according to stakeholders, continued growth in trade and logistics activity across the Kingdom.According to figures released by the Associa»»»

Tourists and Parisians alike will have to contend with mass transport disruptions in the French capital and surrounding suburbs this summer due to planned major infrastructure works. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the RER train, metro, Transilien and tram services in July and August and h»»»

Entertainment, Media, Sports and Leisure Client : Smouha Social Sporting Club Address : Victor Amanwel Street, Smouha, Alexandria Tender : The project of developing club-house building including following works: 1) Carpentry works Tender documents : EGP1,500 A bid bond of EGP25,000 to be submitted »»»

In “Freedom Season,” E. Joseph offers a stirring narrative history of 1963, marking it as the defining year of the Black freedom struggle. By year’s end the murders of John F. Kennedy, Medgar Evers, and four Black girls at a church in Alabama left the nation determined to imagine a new way forward.»»»

Trinidad and Tobago Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal said the Ministry of Energy, Heritage Petroleum and the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard had launched a joint operation to determine the source and nature of the substance detected near the coastlineFile. Photo by Andrea De Silva/EPA June 12 (UPI) --»»»

The intravenous administration of dietary supplements and cosmetic products, as well as of medicinal products that have not been authorized for use in Bulgaria - except for the permissible exceptions under the Medicinal Products in Human Medicine Act - and of those of unknown origin is prohibited, »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare call for the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) to cut interest rates on June 11 for the first time since the Central Bank’s benchmark rate moved into double digits two years ago. As the economy slows and inflation continues to fall, the Russian president made»»»

Dubai: International visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad will automatically receive complimentary medical travel insurance for up to 15 days from July, giving travellers an added layer of cover during their stay in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The insura»»»

At the beginning of this summer, Screenyo Communication launches SIT – Screenyo Intelligent Traffic. Starting in June 2026, mobile Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising clients will receive campaign reports generated by an AI-powered application, containing, among other things, key OOH performance indicato»»»

Brussels, Belgium: For-hire electric scooters will be banned in Brussels starting next year, authorities in the Belgian capital said, citing safety concerns. The decision makes the city the latest to crack down on the app-rented two-wheelers, with Paris, Madrid, and Prague having taken similar meas»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted yesterday, the signing ceremony of an investment agreement between GrowthX Capital, a Qatari company, and Grow Solutions, a Ukrainian-rooted company specialising in innovative educational solutions for children. Grow Solutions has chosen the State of Qatar as »»»

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) welcomed a delegation from the United Republic of Tanzania, headed by Ambassador of Tanzania to Qatar, H E Habibu Awesi Mohamed, during the delegation’s visit to Project Qatar 2026. The delegation, including government officials as well as business leaders from »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie inspected the Environmental Laboratory Section of the Environmental Monitoring and Inspection Department as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to oversee the environmental monitoring syste»»»

JEDDAH: On arrival at Six Senses Southern Dunes — a Red Sea Global resort — we were greeted by a “Six Drums” ritual “inspired by the resort’s guiding philosophy.” The “sixth sense” is interpreted here as intuition. That concept runs through the resort — staff are apparently trained to anticipate gu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim stressed the importance of strengthening Arab joint action and enhancing coordination and integration among Arab states, particularly in areas related to collective security, protection of national resources, and safeguardi»»»

New York: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with the UN Security Council and all international partners to strengthen dialogue and mediation efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, while continuing to expand its bilateral and international humanitarian»»»

QNA New York The State of Qatar reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with the UN Security Council and all international partners to strengthen dialogue and mediation efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, while continuing to expand its bilateral and international humanitar»»»

Dubai: Mexican authorities have introduced simplified entry procedures for UAE citizens, allowing them to complete their arrival procedures through electronic gates at a number of Mexican airports from Thursday, the UAE Embassy in Mexico said. Under the new system, Emirati will no longer need to un»»»

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) adopted a decision on Thursday instructing courts to immediately mark certain categories of cases as "restricted access". Case files in some proceedings will not be public, while in other cases only the operative parts of the judgments will be access»»»

Hungarian consumers who regularly shop on Chinese online marketplaces such as Temu will soon face higher costs, as a new European Union customs regime comes into force on 1 July. The measure will introduce a HUF 1066 (EUR 3) customs charge on low-value goods arriving from outside the EU, potentiall»»»