RIYADH: The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Brandship, further strengthening support for the Saudi National Championships 2026 and the continued development of motorsport across the Kingdom. Under the agreement, Brandship will join»»»

New York, June 22 (SANA) Representatives of Russia, China, Pakistan and Türkiye reaffirmed their support for Syria’s sovereignty, stability and recovery efforts during a United Nations Security Council session on Monday, while calling for an end to repeated Israeli attacks and violations of Syrian »»»

Finding authentic regional flavors in Riyadh is always exciting, especially when they bring back memories of home. For me, that experience came with Turfah, a takeaway concept specializing in traditional Hijazi-inspired treats and beverages. With the arrival of the Hijri New Year, many families in »»»

This James Webb Space Telescope image shows the giant molecular cloud Orion A, an area of the sky replete with star-forming clouds. Photo courtesy of NASA A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope is giving astronomers a striking look at young stars forming 1,280 light-years from Earth. Webb »»»

The logo of state-owned petroleum company QatarEnergy is shown in front of its headquarters in Doha, Qatar. An explosion at a liquefied natural gas plant in Qatar killed 13 and injured dozens Sunday. Photo by Hannibal Hanschke/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- An explosion at Qatar's largest natural gas plant k»»»

Unemployed Ukrainians should be stripped of access to Germany’s unemployment and welfare benefits system, the leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Soeder, has said. He added that deportations and voluntary departures should be stepped up as part of a cost-cutting scheme. Since the esc»»»

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called on the international community to re-engage in support for the people of Myanmar as his office reported Myanmar's military is responsible for more than 700 civilian deaths over a six month period. File Photo by Salvatore Di Nolfi/EPA June 2»»»

Tata Electronics has confirmed it detected a recent “cybersecurity incident” after researchers reported that a ransomware group, World Leaks, had posted purported design and specification files linked to customers Apple and Tesla. According to security researchers cited by Reuters, the group claims»»»

Damascus, June 22 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extended its solidarity with the sisterly State of Qatar following the tragic incident that occurred at an industrial facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreig»»»

It may seem contradictory, but as more Americans opt to pack heat the crime rates are slowly going down. Is America returning to the days of the duels at high noon? Martin Daley and his girlfriend were walking along a forested footpath on the outskirts of Athens, Georgia one evening when they were »»»

NEW YORK CITY: The Arab Group at the UN has called on the US to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. It argued that the designation, imposed in 1979 while the former Assad regime ruled the country, no longer reflected the realities of the new Syrian state and was hindering its»»»

DOHA: England and Ghana will battle for top spot in Group L when they meet in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 clash on at Boston Stadium. The match, scheduled for 11:00pm (Qatar time), will be the third fixture in Group L, which also includes Croatia and Panama. Both sides opened their cam»»»

New York, June 22 (SANA) Several members of the United Nations Security Council voiced support for Syria’s efforts to advance stability, transitional justice and regional cooperation during a session Monday devoted to the situation in Syria. U.S. Representative Tammy Bruce said that over the past 1»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will continue to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) according to the same principles, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. Earlier in the day, US Vice President JD Vance said that inspectors from the International Atomic»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is unlikely to change its policy on Ukraine and Russia under a new government, with the country continuing to follow Washington's lead, Richard Balfe, a Conservative member of the UK Parliament's House of Lords, told Sputnik on Monday. "There will be little cha»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In ‘Israel’, there is concern about the understandings between Iran and the United States, and they are warning the Americans that the (Res»»»

Sharjah: Rafid Roadside Assistance, a business unit of Rafid Vehicle Solutions, has doubled the size of its operational fleet since 2020 and delivered more than 170,000 roadside assistance services since its launch in 2019. Rafid Roadside Assistance said it continues to strengthen its service offer»»»

Kinshasa: More than 1,000 Ebola infections have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the latest outbreak has killed more than 250 people so far, official figures showed Monday. The country's National Institute of Public Health (INSP) confirmed 1,003 cases and 254 deaths, with a »»»

WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday warned that “mass atrocities” could soon be perpetrated in Sudan as paramilitary forces encircle the city of El-Obeid, with Washington echoing fears expressed by the United Nations. The majority-Muslim southern city, in the Kordofan region of Sudan, has been »»»

Poland completed 15,275 homes in May 2026, up 3.7% y/y but down 0.6% m/m, according to Statistics Poland. Homes built for sale or rent totaled 9,475, rising 1.9% y/y but falling 2.8% m/m. In January–May 2026, 76,200 homes were completed, 0.5% fewer than a year earlier. Developers delivered 45,700 u»»»

Griffin Capital Partners and PRIMESTAR Group have established Prime Griffin Hotels, a joint venture aimed at building one of the leading hotel platforms in Poland. The new company combines PRIMESTAR’s operational experience with Griffin’s investment, development and asset management expertise. It p»»»

A dispute between Poland’s Supreme Audit Office, NIK, and the Ministry of Finance over the 2025 state budget has reached parliament. NIK claims the government weakened the stabilizing expenditure rule, overstated the spending limit by PLN 77.7 bln and pushed some spending outside the state budget. »»»

Defence.Hub has updated its development plans and capital needs, outlining a three-stage commercialization strategy for its anti-drone technologies. The company plans to launch a detection module in H1 2027, license AI/ML software and sensor fusion technology from 2027, and achieve full operational»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. The call discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and streng»»»

Three people have been killed in a shooting in Montreal, Canada, local media report. The police have confirmed that one officer died and another was injured in the incident that occurred in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood downtown. According to the Montreal Gazette, a civilian and the suspected gu»»»

June 22 (UPI) -- Residents of a Texas neighborhood were warned to remain indoors when a semi truck overturned and released an estimated 2 million bees into the roadway. Orange County Emergency Services District 4 said on Facebook that the 18-wheeler overturned near the intersection of Colony Drive »»»

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) affirmed that the 'Dubai-it' initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, embodies the UAE’»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday warned that “mass atrocities” could soon be perpetrated in Sudan as paramilitary forces encircle the city of El-Obeid, with Washington echoing fears expressed by the United Nations. The majority-Muslim southern city, in the Kordofan region of Sudan, has been »»»

A recent poll covering 15 European countries shows that 7% of Bulgarians firmly view the United States as an ally, 44% as a "necessary partner", 11% as an adversary with whom cooperation is necessary, and 15% as a country with which Bulgaria is in conflict. In addition to transatlantic relations, t»»»

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC), appointed in 2021, completed its five-year term by holding its last meeting on Monday, the Commission said in a press release. The CEC expressed gratitude for the cooperation with government institutions, constituency and municipal election commission, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The call discussed cooperation relations between the two countries a»»»

Kosovo’s ruling political movement, Vetëvendosje, has denied any organizational or political involvement in the anti-government protests taking place in Albania, distancing itself from demonstrations that have entered their 23rd consecutive day. Speaking publicly on the issue, Enver Dugolli, a memb»»»

A dog receives medical attention at the Municipal Veterinary Clinic in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on Friday. Bolivia's first public, full-service animal clinic, is designed to make healthcare accessible to pet owners of limited economic means by offering specialized services. Photo by Jorge Abrego/EPA Ju»»»

People enjoy the beach in May as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman. On Monday, the U.S. Treasury Department said that it authorized sales of Iranian oil for 60 days amid ongoing talks between the two countries. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | L»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), in cooperation with the COMESA Clearing House (CCH), hosted a sensitisation workshop on the Regional Payment and Settlement System (REPSS). The workshop was held with the participation of representatives from banks operating in Egypt, CBE officials from the Banking »»»

Damascus, June 22 (SANA) Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan met with a delegation from the UAE‘s “Silal” Group on Monday to discuss agricultural investment opportunities in several Syrian provinces and prepare for cooperation, investment and export agreements, the ministry said on Telegram. The»»»

Doha Ten family-owned business groups from Qatar have been included in the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Arab Family Businesses 2026, highlighting the continued strength and influence of Qatari enterprises in the regional economic landscape. The Qatari companies featured in this year’s ranking are Pow»»»

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New York, June 22 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, reaffirmed the Syrian government’s commitment to continuing efforts to uncover the fate of missing and forcibly disappeared persons and to advancing the path of transitional justice without compromise. A»»»

Dangerous weather conditions have turned deadly in Grand Canyon National Park, where multiple hikers have died this month as summer visitation ramps up. At least four people have died in weather-related incidents in the park so far in June, including three older hikers. "On June 12, a 72-year-old m»»»

Doha: France and Iraq are set to meet in the second group stage match in the World Cup where the tournament favourites face a team eager to prove itself on the biggest stage. While France are expected to challenge for the title, Iraq will hope to test challenge one of international football's most »»»

MARIB: As Yemen’s energy sector continues to grapple with the effects of war and a steep decline in foreign investment, Safer Exploration & Production Operations Co. — the country’s largest oil and gas producer — has unveiled plans to expand the use of its hydrocarbon resources. These plans include»»»

Poland’s high-tech industrial sector is developing rapidly, with growth in electromobility, automation, electronics and planned projects such as the Jaworzno hub with Taiwan’s Foxconn. However, experts from Smart Solutions HR warn that the main barrier may be the availability of qualified workers. »»»

Poland will not accept insults from Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, the chief of staff to President Karol Nawrocki has said, as a diplomatic row over Kiev’s honoring of nationalist forces that collaborated with the Nazis continues to escalate. Last week, Nawrocki ordered that Zelensky be stripp»»»

US President Donald Trump has added to the pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, blasting his record on migration and energy in a social media post before the British leader announced his resignation on Monday. Trump’s remarks come amid souring US-UK relations over the Iran war, while the US »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Qatar after an explosion at a gas plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City, about 80 km north of Doha, resulted in several casualties and injuries on Sunday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday the Kingdom’s sincere condolences to the famili»»»

Manila: More than 40 shells were found at the scene of a school shooting in Tacloban City in the central Philippines on Monday morning, according to local police. Eastern Visayas Regional Police Director Brigadier General Jason Capoy said the shooting occurred at around 9 a.m. local time while clas»»»

The BYD logo is displayed at a BYD dealership in Beijing, China, on June 9. The Pentagon added Chinese companies Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu, among others, to a list of firms it said aid the Chinese military. Photo by Jessica Lee/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- China announced Monday that it is adding 10 U.S. def»»»

Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov told journalists in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna on Monday that he had not fled Bulgaria and does "not feel guilty about anything". "I have done nothing illegal that would make me worry about being arrested," he said, emerging from a questioning session »»»

Polish-Ukrainian relations have entered a deep crisis after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Poland’s highest honour, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on June 19. The decision came just days before Zelenskiy was expected to travel to Gdańsk for anoth»»»