The UAE is expected to see a mix of showers, blowing dust, lower temperatures and humid conditions over the coming days, with rain forecast for eastern and southern areas and mist likely to form over parts of the country during the weekend, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM sai»»»

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has shut down 12 water bottling plants in Jeddah after inspectors uncovered serious violations that authorities said posed risks to public health. The ministry said the facilities were closed immediately following joint inspection campaigns carried out in coordin»»»

President Donald Trump speaks about Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting with Mark Rutte, secretary general of NATO, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- Democratic lawmakers accused the »»»

The efforts to bring the war in Ukraine to an end have stalled in the face of an escalating exchange of drone and missiles and the stalemated EU efforts to mediate. Diplomatically, both sides insist they remain open to negotiations. Militarily, however, they are escalating the conflict with mutual »»»

Back-to-back major earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 rocked Venezuela on Wednesday evening. The quakes are likely to cause widespread damage and mass casualties, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Image courtesy of UPI June 24 (UPI) -- Two major earthquakes -- magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 -- hit near t»»»

Dubai: Kunal Shah’s appointment to lead WhatsApp has added a new name to the growing list of Indian-origin executives running some of the world’s most influential companies. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Until recently, Shah was best known within India’s startup and »»»

The UAE has always attracted particular kinds of leaders, ones that have the ability to think in decades. In recent weeks, we have seen orientation put to the test, and in ways that are less dramatic than headlines suggest. From my recent conversations with business leaders, the dominant mood is on»»»

Abu Dhabi/Dubai: As the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian Consulate in Dubai gear up to switch service providers for passport, visa and other consular services, there are plenty of changes that Indian expats in the UAE must be aware of. As announced by the Indian missions, Alhind Tours and»»»

1 of 2 | Tarps remain at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 20, a week after a court ordered the removal of Donald Trump's name from the building in Washington, D.C. A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the center's board to provide an explanation for the tarps and scaffoldi»»»

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would not sign a new landmark housing bill until congressional Repulicans pass his proposed SAVE America Act to restrict voting procedures which he has been calling for for months. US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will refuse to sign »»»

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists. The quakes drove residents of the capital, Caracas, into the streets. It remains unknown wheth»»»

European leaders met Wednesday in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankarai to discuss European defence and security guarantees for Ukraine, following tensions with the United States and among the main European members. European leaders reaffirmed on Wednesday ⁠their commitment to ​a stro»»»

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky — whom he previously said lacked the "cards" to win — is doing well in the war against invading Russian forces. "He's doing pretty well. He's holding his own, at least. A lot of people dying on both sides, bu»»»

Oil prices remained under pressure in early Asian trading Thursday after investors continued unwinding the geopolitical risk premium that had driven crude prices higher during the recent Israel-Iran conflict, with global benchmarks posting steep losses as of 8:37 am Thursday (June 25) Tokyo time. A»»»

Dubai: The impact of lower oil and shipping costs could begin to appear within a few weeks, but it may take several months for these savings to fully pass through to retail prices and consumer goods, depending on supply chains and existing contracts, industry experts said. Sign up for our daily bus»»»

TOKYO: A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country’s weather agency said, adding that there was no tsunami warning.There were no immediate reports of major damage.The quake occurred off the northern region of Iwate, with the depth of the epicenter at 50 kilometers, the»»»

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading measures. Australia in December banned under 16s from the likes of Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, in a crackdown designed »»»

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. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, independent journalist and author of the newsletter »»»

France has just broken a new heat record on Wednesday, as sweltering temperatures choke Western Europe. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade, Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, Professor of Climatology and Environmental Sciences and Former IPCC Vice Chair, says that "unfortunately in the coming years peo»»»

Manila: The deadly school shooting in Tacloban City has triggered renewed calls from Philippine lawmakers for stricter regulation of children's social media use, stronger security in schools and a fresh review of the country's juvenile justice law, as officials debate how to prevent similar attacks»»»

Just like World Cup footballers, European workers should be allowed "cooling breaks" in sweltering summer days, trade unions said Thursday, urging the European Union to take action. The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), an umbrella group, said workplace deaths have increased across the EU »»»

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country's weather agency said, adding that there was no tsunami warning. There were no immediate reports of major damage. The quake occurred off the northern region of Iwate, with the depth of the epicentre at 50 kilometres, the Japa»»»

The U.S. Justice Department building in Washington, D.C., is shown in February. On Wednesday, department officials announced charges for 12 people it said used drones to deliver drugs and other contraband to federal prisons. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Ju»»»

LAUSANNE: President of the Olympic Council of Asia, and President of Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani participated in the 146th IOC Session in Lausanne, Switzerland, chaired by IOC President Kirsty Coventry. The session reviewed key developments within the Olympic Movement»»»

Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Special advisor for European strategic autonomy, competitiveness and the Mattei Plan at Confindustria Antonio Gozzi on Wednesday affirmed that the transformations of the global economy are opening up new prospects for...»»»

Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri affirmed that Tunisian-Italian economic relations are undergoing growing momentum and diversification across various fields, recalling that the volume of trade between the two countries...»»»

Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met separately on Wednesday with President of the Advisory Council for the Refoundation of Niger Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey and Speaker of the Assembly of Mozambique Margarida Adamugy Talapa. The meetings came on the margin of the 20th S»»»

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported, triggering panic in Caracas, according to AFP journalists. The tremor, which was followed by several aftershocks, was also felt in Colombia.»»»

NEW YORK: “When I’m talking about them, I’m counting those numbers, reciting the numbers in the council. I have images of children in my mind,” Vanessa Frazier, the UN special representative for children and armed conflict, told Arab News, describing how she carries the toll of her own report — 38,»»»

NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN, Abdulaziz Alwasil, told the Security Council on Wednesday that the protection of children in armed conflict “is not simply a legal obligation imposed by international humanitarian law” but “primarily a collective humanitarian responsibili»»»

BEIRUT, Lebanon: An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with militant group Hezbollah calling it another “violation” of a truce between the two sides. Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March 2 with rocket fi»»»

Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is anchored off the coast of the city of Praia on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, on May 4 after three people died onboard from an acute respiratory syndrome, possibly hantavirus. File Photo by Elton Monteiro/EPA June 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control»»»

Agencies/TNN Vancouver A successful strike from veteran Hassan Al Haydos just before half time raised hopes of a spirited Qatar comeback but later fortune failed to favour Al Annabi as a second-goal attempt from Pedro Miguel ended up in the ball getting deflected of the bottom left post before Bosn»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Royal Thai Embassy in Doha announced that a delegation of senior researchers from the Environmental Science Center at Qatar University, including Prof Dr Jassim Al Khayat and Prof Dr Vethamony Ponnumony, paid an official visit to Thailand during the second week of June. The»»»

For over two decades, Syed Azfar Gardezi has walked a unique dual path. By day, he operates in the high-stakes, empirical world of oil and gas exploration — an electrical engineer specialising in electronics and telecommunications, having managed complex drilling and completions across South Africa»»»

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced the closure of an additional number of travel and air cargo agencies, taking the total number of offices closed since the launch of the inspection campaigns to 17. The QCAA reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regulatory oversight and urged »»»

QNA Doha Qatar participated in the 28th meeting of the Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Justice in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries held at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh. The Qatari delegation to the meeting was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justi»»»

Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Ambassador of Pakistan to Qatar HE Muhammad Amir on Wednesday. The Minister of State for International Cooperation also met with Ambassador of South Africa to Qatar HE Ghulam Hoosein Asmal. During th»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a copy of credentials of Ambassador of Nigeria to Qatar HE Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the ambassador success in his duties, emphasising utmost support to enhance bi»»»

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»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has announced the launch of the new version of CONNECTED, an integrated international shipping service that enables customers in Qatar to enjoy a seamless global shopping experience from leading online retailers worldwide using international shipp»»»

QNA Doha Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has signed a series of new project contracts worth over QR2.2 billion aimed at developing and enhancing the electricity network in the western region. The contracts were awarded to several qualified local and international companie»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is expanding investment in healthcare workforce development through the introduction of its Medical Observership Programme and the continued success of its Future Doctor Programme. Both programmes have been developed to create »»»

QNA Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed the development and refurbishment works of Al Asiri Souq and Faleh Souq in Central Doha. This comes as part of its ongoing efforts to revitalise the heart of Doha and enhance its commercial and tourism facilities while preserving their aut»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a rare interview, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar, HE Muhammad Aamer, talks about the backchannel diplomacy amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran on this episode of the CIRS Long View, produced by Georgetown University in Qatar’s Center for International and Regional Studies»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Department of Public Education E-Learning and Digital Solutions, has launched “Digital Citizenship” curricula through the Qatar education system, targeting fifth-grade primary and eighth-grade preparatory students, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea) infection in sub-Saharan Africa, the region with the highest burden of this infection globally. Published in the high-impa»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has announced its new minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programmes, setting the minimum high school average at 75 per cent, with the changes set to take effect starting in the Fall 2027 semester. Under the updated requirements, the mini»»»

Manila: The Philippines remains Southeast Asia's most transparent country in terms of budget disclosure, according to the 2025 Open Budget Survey (OBS) released by the International Budget Partnership (IBP). Despite its strong performance in making budget information publicly available, however, ex»»»

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»»»