Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunishaliev has been elected Vice President of the United Cities and Local Governments organization. The decision was made unanimously at the organization’s congress held on June 25 in the city of Tangier (Morocco). United Cities and Local Governments is the world’s largest in»»»

Manama, Bahrain: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani yesterday participated in Manama in the joint ministerial meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies GCC foreign ministers, with the participation of Secretary of State of the U»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting healthy ageing and preventive healthcare, the Health Education Department under the Clinical Operations Directorate at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) organised a series of hydration awareness sessions for older adults in collaborat»»»

East Rutherford, United States: Ecuador upset Germany to squeeze into the last 32 of the World Cup on Thursday while the Netherlands, Japan and the Ivory Coast advanced safely as the draw for the knockout rounds began to take shape. The Netherlands wrapped up their first round campaign with a 3-1 v»»»

Arlington, United States: Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through behind the Netherlands in Group F. A game in front of 70,000 in Texas burst into life in the second half, Daizen Maeda giving Japan the lead after the b»»»

Kansas City: The Netherlands overcame sorry Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F, avoiding a tricky encounter with Brazil in the last 32. Ronald Koeman's men flew into a two-goal lead in soggy Kansas City thanks to some shoddy defending from the North African side. First, Ellyes Skhiri »»»

DUBAI: The Netherlands marched into the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 as Group F winners after a 3-1 win over a Tunisian side that heads home from the tournament with no points, 12 goals conceded and only two scored. The sacking of coach Sabri Lamouchi, replaced by former Saudi Arabia coach Herve Rena»»»

More Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries are competing in the 2026 World Cup than at any previous tournament, much to the delight of fans from Morocco to Jordan. But as always with sports, politics is never far from the pitch. Iran, of course, springs to mind. Never before has a coun»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui The European Union Delegation to the State of Qatar recently hosted the EU-Qatar Breakfast Dialogue in Doha, bringing together government officials, regulators, industry leaders, and food sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration on food security, sustainable trade, and regula»»»

FLORIDA, USA: It’s halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone. Wednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament — technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now in the books and 50 remaining before a World Cup champion are crowned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, USA: Co-hosts the United States and Germany will bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while the Netherlands and Japan look poised to join them in the last 32. The US have clinched top spot in Group D with a game to spare after wins over Paraguay and »»»

Manama: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated on Thursday in Manama in the joint ministerial meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies GCC foreign ministers, with the participation of Secretary of State of the United St»»»

Auchan Romania has published its sixth Sustainability Report, covering 2025, marking a year of significant progress in reducing its environmental impact, supporting local producers, and developing an organisational culture based on responsibility and involvement. In the year in which the company ma»»»

RIYADH: Not many expected Saudi Arabia to still be in contention for a direct place in the Round of 32 heading into the final matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Then again, few expected Group H to unfold the way it has. The expectation before the tournament was straightforward: Spain and Uruguay »»»

Damascus, June 25 (SANA) Syrian officials and German development agencies met in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss aligning future development cooperation with Syria’s recovery priorities, focusing on infrastructure rehabilitation, public services and institutional capacity building. The consultatio»»»

Rabat: Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has outlined its vision for the future of postal services amid the rapid shift towards e-commerce during the Third Arab Postal Leaders Forum in Rabat, Morocco. The two-day forum, held under the theme “Transforming Postal Supply Chains and Digital Tr»»»

SEATTLE: Bosnia-Herzegovina reached the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match on Wednesday. Bosnia finished on four points and hours after their game had completed, FIFA announced they will be one of the best eight third-»»»

Miami: Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit. Real Madrid superstar Vinicius took advantag»»»

Miami: Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed Vinicius Junior as "one of the best players in the world" after the Real Madrid forward continued his excellent World Cup form with a brace in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Scotland. Vinicius scored twice in the first half in Miami, including a header, to set B»»»

Atlanta: Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but missed out on top spot in Group C to Brazil. Haiti bowed out with their first World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor's stunning strike tw»»»

MIAMI: Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit. Real Madrid superstar Vinicius took advantag»»»

RIYADH: Questions will most certainly be asked of Mohamed Ouahbi’s Atlas Lions tonight. A 4-2 victory over Haiti may have been enough to confirm their spot in the Round of 32, but after an opening draw with Brazil and a valuable victory against Scotland, Moroccan fans will have felt top spot was th»»»

QNA Rabat Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has outlined its vision for the future of postal services amid the rapid shift towards e-commerce during the Third Arab Postal Leaders Forum in Rabat, Morocco. The two-day forum, held under the theme ‘Transforming Postal Supply Chains and Digital»»»

Nigeria's telecommunications sector is facing tighter regulatory scrutiny after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) introduced new approval requirements for significant changes in the ownership structures of licensed operators. Under the new rules»»»

KANSAS, USA: Tunisia coach Hervé Renard is open to the possibility of leading the African nation’s program beyond the end of the World Cup. The 57-year-old Frenchman had been watching the tournament from Senegal when Tunisia abruptly fired their coach, Sabri Lamouchi, following a 5-1 loss to Sweden»»»

AMMAN — Oasis500 and SM Capital, a venture capital and investment advisory firm specialising in fintech, artificial intelligence, and strategic infrastructure, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening investment linkages between the Mediterranean, the Middle »»»

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»»»

The QUEENS District complex will integrate office, residential, and retail spaces, as well as public areas, into a unified urban ecosystem designed around connectivity, sustainability, and long-term value. The office component of the complex will provide approximately 22,500 square meters of office»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National eLearning Center has launched the National Digital Learning Indicator for 2025–2026, marking a major step forward in measuring the quality of digital learning across government entities in the Kingdom through real-time data and direct technical integration. The indic»»»

Saudi utility giant Acwa is seeking to expand its investments in Morocco’s renewable energy sector and is also exploring opportunities in seawater desalination and green hydrogen, Omar Alaoui Mhamdi, the company’s country manager in Morocco, said in an interview with Asharq Bloomberg. The company’s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil face Scotland in a decisive Group C clash in Miami with top spot still to be decided as the race for the knockouts reaches its final stage. With Brazil level on points with Morocco, and Morocco facing already-eliminated Haiti, the battle for first place could go down to goal dif»»»

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva, H E Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, participated in a panel discussion on the intensification of efforts to empower women and girls in and through sport within the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Coun»»»

NEW YORK: Brazil will be without a key part ‌of their attack for their Wednesday match against Scotland in Miami Gardens, Florida, as Raphinha will be sidelined due to a hamstring ​injury. The Selecao could see the return of another star, though, as Neymar has recovered from a calf injury and is av»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s growing commitment to empowering women and girls through sport was highlighted on International Olympic Day as policymakers, athletes and experts gathered to discuss how to advance women’s rights, safety and participation in sport. Hosted by the European Union Delegation to the»»»

The extended disruption caused by the US-Iran conflict highlights a need for diversifying energy export routes to reduce dependency on shipping via the Strait of Hormuz. A new initiative launched by the Washington, DC-based New Lines Institute seeks to develop Syria and Turkey into major energy dis»»»

AL-MISHKHAB, Iraq: Alaa Al-Ibrahimi is planting rice again for the first time in years at his farm in Al-Mishkhab, in ​Iraq’s Najaf region. “Last year, I did not cultivate a single dunam ... This year, by God’s will, we got water,” he said, as workers sowed Anbar rice — his preferred variety — on h»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of integrated mental health services in Qatar, a Specialised Support Clinic at Al Sadd Health Center has been launched.The launch under the direction of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) was announced by the Pri»»»

JERUSALEM: Officers from the Moroccan military, whose deployment was announced in February, have arrived in Israel to join a nascent international force for Gaza, US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace said Tuesday. An official from the board separately told AFP on condition of anonymity that t»»»

Dubai: Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has strengthened its position as a global leader in government communication by transforming years of institutional expertise into innovative knowledge-based models, methodologies and intellectual property assets»»»

EU Commission officials confirmed on Tuesday (23 June) that an ethics panel had approved a request by the former migration commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos to take a paid role with the NGO at the centre of the Qatargate corruption scandal. The Greek politician served in the commission of Jean-Cla»»»

The face-to-face part of the SputnikPro AI in Media international internship has begun at the headquarters of the Rossiya Segodnya media group in Moscow. The program is a joint project of the media group and Rossotrudnichestvo within the framework of the “New Generation” initiative.It brings togeth»»»

ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»

ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched a new initiative to promote the use of Riyadh Al-Saliheen by Imam Al-Nawawi, as part of its strategic plan to strengthen faith-based values and deepen religious awareness across society. The initiative, introduced through the Minis»»»

With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»

A night that a nation had been waiting nearly a century to celebrate For generations of Egyptians, the FIFA World Cup has been a stage of dreams rather than triumphs. Since Egypt became the first African and Arab nation to appear at the tournament in 1934, World Cup campaigns have largely been stor»»»

With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»

Dubai: Andy Burnham has spent much of his political life being seen as a contender rather than a winner. Now, following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, the Greater Manchester mayor believes his moment may finally have arrived. The 56-year-old Labour politician has confirmed he will seek »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday at Tamim bin Hamad Hall under the chairmanship of HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The Council praised Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's participation in the G7 Summit, at the invitation of President of the Fr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan 2026-2030 - organised by the committee designated to prepare the National Human Rights Action Plan, continued on Sunday. The consultative session was hosted by Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Gha»»»