A wide international coalition, including the UAE, EU and dozens of countries such as the US, UK, France, Saudi Arabia and Japan, has issued a joint statement condemning a drone attack near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the UAE. The May 17, 2026 strike, attributed to armed factions in Iraq, t»»»

HELLENiQ Renewables, a subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY, announces that the Ansthall wind farm, under construction in Scânteiesti, Galati County, will host Wind Open Day 2026, the annual flagship event for the wind energy industry in Romania, organized by RWEA (Romanian Wind Energy Association) in the»»»

In 2025, the Romanian sandwich panel market reached a total volume of over 13.1 million square meters, up approximately 15% compared to the previous year, with an estimated value of EUR 260 million. This growth was supported by investments in the logistics, industrial, and commercial sectors, parti»»»

The United Arab Emirates continues its efforts to strengthen workers’ rights and provide a safe and sustainable working environment through an integrated framework of legislation and policies that place workers’ health, safety, and quality of life among its top priorities, supporting economic devel»»»

Doha, Qatar: Following a breakout performance at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, 18-year-old Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim is set to make his debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Taking place from June 11 to July 19 across the USA, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 edition marks the historic partici»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) continues to strengthen its leadership in occupational health and safety, achieving more than 5,460,209 injury-free work hours as of April 2026 on the Qatar University Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences Building Project. This milestone reflect»»»

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»»»

Four years ago, in Doha’s Souq Waqif, thousands gathered night after night in the colours of their national teams, supporting their countries in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Speaking in the many accents of the Arab world, chanting and mingling, theirs was an unplanned harmony among supporters of Arab »»»

NEW YORK: A World Cup bus was set alight and a teenager suffered a ​gunshot wound during chaotic scenes in Midtown Manhattan as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets late on Saturday to celebrate the New York Knicks’ historic win in the NBA Finals. Some fans set off fireworks and fir»»»

Eight years on from Egypt’s last appearance at the World Cup, the Pharaohs are back competing at the quadrennial extravaganza far removed from the negativity that surrounded their campaign at Russia 2018. Back then, the North Africans arrived at the World Cup with Mohamed Salah nursing a shoulder i»»»

ATLANTA: The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Omar Artan will still be entitled to payment despite not officiating any games at the near six-»»»

New York: New York police said Sunday that 63 people were arrested overnight as unruly crowds flooded into the city's streets to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years. One person was shot and four were stabbed as people bashed police cars with bats, shattering windshields, and se»»»

Cairo: The 111th session of the Committee for Educational Programs for Arab Students in the Occupied Arab Territories commenced at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo, Sunday, under the chairmanship of Palestine. Over the course of five days, the committee will discuss the challenges impos»»»

Arab Finance: As part of the Egyptian government’s aggressive economic reform strategy to transition toward a knowledge-based economy and diversify its foreign currency streams, the state has renewed its focus on capitalizing on service exports and positioning Egypt as a premier global hub for offs»»»

Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi changed his country’s course at the last possible moment, scoring a tying goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to»»»

BOSTON: Scotland, roared on by their Tartan Army of traveling fans, savoured their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday when they edged past Haiti 1-0 ​thanks to a first-half strike by John McGinn. The Scots — needing three points against a side ranked among the minnows of the game before fa»»»

A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0 win over outsiders Haiti on Saturday. Aston Villa captain McGinn fired in with the aid of a deflection just before the half-hour mark at the Gillette Stadium just outside »»»

RIYADH: One of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage came to a close with neither side able to find a winner. Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in front of a sell-out crowd at the MetLife Stadium, with Ismael Saibari and Vinicius Junior canceling each other out »»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey: Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 ​draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the African side confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses in their opponents at a sold out New York/New Jersey stadium.Ismael Saibari gave Mo»»»

Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World Cup winners made an uncertain start to the tournament in New Jersey. Ismael Saibari ran through to give Morocco a 21st-minute lead with a clever scoop in the Group C opener, but Vin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Podar Pearl School (PPS), Al Meshaf Campus, and Pearl School, Al Dafna Campus, have been conferred the prestigious Diamond Category Award by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Qatar, for the academic year 2025–2026. The award recognises the schools’ ex»»»

BOSTON: Haiti fans ‌brought their Carnival groove to downtown Boston on Saturday ahead of their team’s first World Cup match since 1974, competing with the bagpipes of Scotland’s Tartan Army which has set up camp in the city. A traditional rara band of bamboo trumpeters and thumping percussion play»»»

LONDON: More than 100 British lawmakers have called for an Israeli real estate event in London to be canceled, arguing that it could promote property linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. In a letter addressed to Foreign Secretary David Lammy, 101 parliamentarians from the House »»»

Islam Azzam, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), received a Russian delegation headed by Alexey Guznov, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, in the presence of Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Deputy Chairperson of the FRA; Mahmoud Gabrial, Assistant Chairperson of the Authority; an»»»

From helping lost pets reunite with their owners to ensuring they receive proper healthcare and official identification, responsible pet ownership plays a vital role in advancing animal welfare and enhancing community well-being. In this context, the Abu Dhabi Animal Welfare Association (AWAD) cont»»»

LOS ANGELES: Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semifinalists Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups. On the first day featuring four matches at a tournament expanded this year to 48 teams, Scotland return to the World Cup for the »»»

DUBAI: A major football exhibition has opened in Mexico City, bringing together some of the most iconic objects in the history of the sport as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. “Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football” opened at Museo Jumex on June 10 and»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups. On the first day featuring four matches at a tournament expanded this year to 48 teams, Scotland return to the Wo»»»

FOXBOROUGH, USA: Scotland star Scott McTominay is ready for the team’s opening World Cup game against Haiti on Saturday after overcoming a stomach bug, coach Steve Clarke has said. “He is perfect and ready to go,” Clarke said when asked about the fitness of the Napoli man, Scotland’s star player. M»»»

DUBAI: Extreme heat is becoming a defining challenge for global food production, with the Middle East among the most exposed regions. A joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Meteorological Organization warns that rising temperatures are no longer a seasonal issue but a»»»

SAO PAULO: FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked that struggling Italy might manage to qualify for the World Cup if the competition was expanded from 48 to 64 teams in 2030. Four-time world champions Italy failed to qualify for Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and now North America 2026, the first edition t»»»

RABAT: Morocco handed prison terms to more than a dozen people arrested during youth-led protests last year, after convicting them of obstructing traffic, their lawyers said on Friday. The Gen Z movement, which took the usually stable kingdom by surprise in late September 2025, demanded sweeping re»»»

Washington, June 12 (SANA) Syria’s proposed “Four Seas Initiative,” an ambitious plan to transform the country into a regional hub for energy, transport and trade connectivity, received renewed attention this week during a policy discussion in Washington that brought together Syrian officials, ener»»»

London: British artist David Hockney’s paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, from carefree 1960s California to the bucolic landscapes of his native Yorkshire. Hockney, who died Thursday aged 88, always retained his Yorkshire burr and a determined liking for fish and chips and cigarettes»»»

Doha, Qatar: When Brazil and Morocco meet in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the early of Sunday, the spotlight will naturally fall on the two faces of a new footballing era for their respective nations. On one side is Vinicius Junior, Brazil’s electrifying winger and the face of »»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree promoting Shayma Yousef Mohamed Alawadhi to the position of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for Labour Market Regulation and Development, with the rank of Ministr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, continues to play a central role in supporting Arab national teams competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Mexico and Canada. As part of i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Education and Higher Education has unveiled a new policy governing tuition fees in private schools and kindergartens, introducing a transparent framework that gives parents up to 18 months’ advance notice of approved fee increases while linking future tuition hikes to schoo»»»

Dubai: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to give the Arab world its biggest stage yet, with a record eight teams from the region qualifying for the tournament across the US, Canada and Mexico. World Cup 2026 wall chart: Download it free with fixtures and full scheduleSaudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Moroc»»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey: Brazil begin their latest hunt for a long-awaited sixth World Cup crown on Sunday with little room for a gentle landing, facing up-and-coming Morocco in a Group C opener that will test the side’s ability to cope with a lengthy injury list. The record five-time winners a»»»

DOHA: Argentina (1st, up 2), the reigning world champions, will begin their title defence as the world’s top-ranked side after the June Men’s World Ranking was released hours before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday. Argentina reclaimed top spot following friendly wins over Iceland and »»»

Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, continues to play a central role in supporting Arab national teams competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place from 11th June to 19th July across the United States, Mexico and Canada. As part of its ongoin»»»

1 of 2 | Racing pigeons, like this one in Portugal, participate in contests that range from 62 miles to more than 800 miles, testing speed and stamina across vast distances. Photo by Nelson Ferreira June 11 (UPI) -- As tourists in Portugal's historic city of Tomar dodge pigeons swooping for pastry »»»

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday visited Spain's Canary Islands, the once-notorious centre of the European migration debate, where he threw a bouquet of flowers in the sea in tribute to the migrants who perished trying to reach the Atlantic archipelago. The pontiff made a plea for "human dignity" and conde»»»

TOULOUSE: Authorities in the French city of Toulouse on Thursday announced a curfew for under-16s during “high risk” World Cup matches, after unrest marred celebrations of the recent Paris Saint-Germain Champions League victory. The matches in question are those involving France, games played by Mo»»»

WARSAW: Polish ‌lawmakers voted on Thursday to crack down on so-called ‘trash streaming’, imposing jail terms of up to five years for online broadcasts of crimes like rape and murder as well as cruelty to animals and violence aimed at humiliating people. The move is part of a broader ‌push by ‌Pola»»»

NEW JERSEY: Morocco replaced two injured players in their World Cup squad ahead of an opening game against Brazil, including star winger Abde Ezzalzouli. FIFA confirmed late Wednesday that former Barcelona player Ezzalzouli and Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd were withdrawn from the Morocco squad f»»»

Toulouse, France: Authorities in the French city of Toulouse on Thursday announced a curfew for under-16s during "high risk" World Cup matches, after unrest marred celebrations of the recent Paris Saint-Germain Champions League victory. The matches in question are those involving France, games play»»»

Doha, Qatar: Podar Pearl School, Al Meshaf Campus and Pearl School, Al Dafna Campus have been conferred the prestigious Diamond Category Award by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), for the academic year 2025-2026. The award recognises the schools’ exemplary performance in the n»»»

New EU asylum rules come into force on Friday (12 June), spanning 10 legislative files that have taken years to develop, as far-right forces gain momentum amid a wider backlash against migration. The European Commission has framed the package as a major policy achievement, despite uneven implementa»»»