World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn
Researchers warned on Monday that nuclear-armed states were taking their arms out of storage and putting them on delivery systems, as the weapons of mass destruction are playing an increased role in global politics. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said the world's nucle»»»
Middle East airlines tipped for billions in losses, says IATA as fuel shock and war disruptions hit hard
Rio de Janeiro: Middle East airlines are expected to plunge into a collective $4.3 billion loss in 2026, with profit per passenger dropping from $31.50 last year to a loss of $21.40, International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry.»»»
Armenia PM heads for win to cement Westward shift
YEREVAN: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party led the opposition Monday in early results from parliamentary elections that could cement his Westward tilt, after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference. Armenia and Russia are technically allies, but Moscow has compared the »»»
British, French, German leaders vow to 'scale up' Ukraine air defenses - UPI.com
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron stand on the steps of No.10 Downing Street in London on Sunday. The four met to discuss peace in Ukraine. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jun»»»
US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports
WASHINGTON: The White House is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported on Sunday. US officials have drawn up a proposal to bypass the UK and make their own deal to take control of Diego Garcia, the report said. The plan is among several options being dra»»»
MEPs demand Zelensky be stripped of European Order of Merit
Dozens of European Parliament members have demanded that Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky be stripped of the bloc’s highest award – the European Order of Merit – for glorifying World War II-era Nazi collaborators. Zelensky was among the first recipients of the highest class of the order, which was estab»»»
Is 'super El Niño' coming? UN warns of potentially historic climate event as fossil fuel emissions push planet into danger zone
The odds are rising fast. A potentially powerful El Niño is forming in the Pacific Ocean. Climate scientists warn it could become one of the defining weather events of the decade. The world just got another climate warning. The World Meteorological Organization has officially confirmed the return o»»»
UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany back Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, they said Sunday after meeting with him in London. The leaders "supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia -- with active»»»
South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLucy Fleming AFP via Getty ImagesThese foreigners, who watched the speech on their phones, are camped outside Durban's home affairs department as they say they fear for their lives South »»»
QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F.Husain Museum among TIME World’s Greatest Places 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s ‘Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum’ in Doha has been named one of the TIME World’s Greatest Places 2026, the magazine’s annual list recognising 100 extraordinary destinations across the globe. The recognition marks a major milestone for the institution »»»
Qatar Foundation launches ‘Rasekh’ framework to align int’leducation with local context
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) has launched the accreditation framework for its Rasekh initiative – which connects international education with local cultural and linguistic identity – and announced the first cohort of schools from Qatar and the region to become part of this educat»»»
Environment ministry conducts inspection tours of natural resource extraction sites
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, represented by the Wildlife Development Department, conducted field inspection tours of a number of natural resource extraction and processing sites, including sand, clay, and limestone quarries, as well as cement plants and sand-washing faci»»»
Al Khulaifi and Syrian FMreview ways to bolster ties
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria Asaad Al Shaibani on Sunday. The call discussed avenues for deepening and expanding bilateral coo»»»
Lekhwiya hosts trilateral joint exercise in urban search and rescue
QNA Doha Lekhwiya is hosting a trilateral joint urban search and rescue exercise, under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Specialised teams from Qatar, France, and Syria are taking part in »»»
Qatar Charity elects new Board of Directors for three-year term
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has convened its Ordinary General Assembly meeting for the 2026 term. During the session, a new Board of Directors was elected to serve a three-year term. The election process resulted in the appointment of eight board members: Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser Ja»»»
QU showcases one year of progress in responsible AI for humanitarian action
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU)’s Department of Public Health at the College of Health Sciences (CHS) hosted a high-level panel discussion highlighting the achievements of the ‘Strengthening AI Capacity for Humanitarian Organisations in Qatar’ initiative, marking one year since its »»»
‘Updated villa, mansion rules mark significant shift in urban planning’
QNA Doha The Qatar Society of Engineers (QSE) has affirmed that Decision No. 108 of 2026, issued by Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, on updating the planning and architectural regulations for residential villas and mansions, represents a significant move towar»»»
Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack
BEIRUT/DUBAI/NEW JERSEY: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would tell Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike back after Iran fired a salvo of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation for an attack on the outskirts of Beirut, news outlet Axios reported. Iran has long sa»»»
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message
BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey: President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House.Trump, in an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” said he “did»»»
Tunisian Water Observatory: 302 citizen alerts for water access problems (May 2026)
Tunis, June 7 (TAP) - About 302 citizen alerts linked to water access problems were recorded during May 2026, according to "The Thirst Map", published by the Tunisian Water Observatory (OTE).These alerts regard, in particular, unreported cuts in...»»»
Syria extends condolences to Iraq over Dhi Qar crash
Damascus, June.7 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its deepest condolences to the government and people of the brotherly Republic of Iraq for the victims of the tragic traffic accident that occurred in Dhi Qar Province. The Ministry affirmed Syria’s full support for I»»»
Iran launches missiles at Israel over strikes in Lebanon - UPI.com
A projectile is pictured crossing the night sky over the West Bank city of Nablus early Sunday as Israel's military reported that Iran launched salvos of ballistic missiles toward Israel over its strikes in Lebanon. Photo by Alaa Badarneh/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- Iran on Sunday launched air strikes at I»»»
Saudi sports minister launches Kingdom’s first elite combat sports center in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sport, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, inaugurated the Kingdom’s first specialized elite combat sports center in Jeddah on Sunday. The new facility, which spans 3,000 square meters, has been designed to support the development of combat sports athletes acros»»»
EBRD2026: EBRD pledges continued support for Ukraine, Middle East as global turbulence deepens
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will continue scaling up support for economies affected by conflict, including Ukraine and countries across the Middle East, as global instability, trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions create new challenges for development, EBRD pre»»»
Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs reaffirms support for Syria’s sovereignty
Damascus, June.7 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani discussed on Sunday, during a telephone call with Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, bilateral relations and ways to support and further develo»»»
Libyan Industry Union launches "Made in Libya" e-platform following approval by Minister of Economy and Trade
The Libyan Industry Union (LIU) announced last Thursday (4 June) the launch of the “Made in Libya” electronic platform, following its approval by the Minister of Economy and Trade. The initiative represents a new beginning for the future of digital industry in Libya, the LIU said. This national dig»»»
Iran missile fire on Israel triggers airspace closure in region
Iran’s missile attack on Israel has triggered a wave of temporary airspace closures across the region, with Iraq and Syria restricting flight operations and Iran shutting parts of its western airspace amid escalating tensions. Authorities said the measures were taken as a precaution following heigh»»»
Qatar updates list of 10 areas open to non-Qatari property ownership
Doha: Qatar has updated the list of areas in which non-Qataris are permitted to own real estate, pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. (21) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Resolution No. (28) of 2020 regarding the designation of areas where non-Qataris may own and usufruct real estate, as well »»»
Egypt’s economy grows 5.2% in first 9 months
RIYADH: Egypt’s economy grew 5.2 percent in the period between July and March of the financial year 2025-26, according to the Planning Ministry. The financial year in Egypt ends June 30. Egypt’s struggling economy has been boosted in recent years by major real estate investments and an $8 »»»
Zelensky meets allies in UK after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site
LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain Sunday for defense talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, whe»»»
Iraq, Syria closes airspace
Iraq has temporarily closed its airspace and suspended air navigation, civil aviation officials are saying. The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority also announced a temporary closure of the southern air corridors and the suspension of operations at Damascus International Airport for 12 hours.»»»
Spotlight - Kosovo: Former President warns of the cost of political deadlock
"Enough is Enough", the words of Gezim Selimi, a retired teacher in Pristina as he voted today in the Kosovo elections. He was one of a snap shot of voters questioned by journalists about what it like to be voting again in Kosovo. He may well have been speaking to much of the nation, it's the third»»»
Pope Leo draws 1M people in Madrid for open-air mass - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV greets the people from the popemobile after presiding over the meeting "Weaving networks with the world of Culture, Education, Business and Sport," at the Movistar Arena in Madrid on Sunday. Photo by Fernando Villar/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- Pope Leo drew more than 1 million people to an ope»»»
Global airlines halve profit forecast amid surging fuel bills
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices don’t appear to be fully deterring travel, according to projections published Sunday. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted its 370 mem»»»
'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge
New York: Victor Wembanyama's dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs star says he's embracing the setbacks as well as the success. "I think the key is acceptance a lot of times, taking a step back, realizing all the journey that's behind th»»»
Riyadh commission begins work on major Taif Road upgrade project
RIYADH: Work has begun on a major road development project in Riyadh aimed at improving traffic flow and strengthening connections between key areas of the capital. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced on Sunday the start of construction on two new bridges as part of the Taif Road Develop»»»
Zelensky meets allies in UK after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site
LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain Sunday for defense talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, whe»»»
Franchise, Trade Agencies Expo 2026 to open in Amman Tuesday
AMMAN — Franchise and Trade Agencies Expo 2026 will kick off next Tuesday at Amman International Exhibition Centre on Airport Road, with official participation from Jordan and Iraq, alongside business owners and companies.The exhibition, is organised in cooperation with the Iraqi Business Council (»»»
More traffic, halved profits for airlines in 2026 — Industry forecast
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Airlines are expecting higher passenger numbers in 2026 but half the profits of last year, according to forecasts released on Sunday at a conference in Brazil, as rising fuel costs fail to deter travellers.The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents»»»
Iran fires missiles at Israel in response to Dahieh attack
The Israeli army said it had detected incoming missile fire from Iran on Sunday, a first since a fragile truce went into effect in the Middle East war in April. "A short while ago, sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran t»»»
Anti-Government Protest Movement Sparks First Political Party Proposal in Tirana
A protest movement that initially began as a reaction against the Zvërnec investment project has evolved into a broader challenge to Albania’s political establishment, producing its first explicit proposal for the creation of a new political party. Amid continued calls for the resignation of Prime »»»
Israeli military identifies missiles launched from Iran
HAIFA: The Israeli army said it had detected incoming missile fire from Iran on Sunday, a first since a fragile truce went into effect in the Middle East war in April. “A short while ago, sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from»»»
Opposition Mobilization Grows as Anti-Government Protests Expand Across Tirana and Diaspora
The ongoing wave of protests against the Zvërnec investment project continues to intensify in Tirana, spreading beyond national borders and gaining traction among diaspora communities. In a new development, a mobilization message is reportedly circulating within Democratic Party WhatsApp groups, ca»»»
Israel army says vast tunnel network uncovered under Beaufort castle
The Israeli military said Sunday it uncovered a sprawling tunnel network beneath the Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, saying it was built to give Hezbollah a fortified strike hub just kilometers from Israeli territory. Israeli soldiers recaptured the crusader-era castle recently, giving the mil»»»
Israeli strike kills 9 people in Gaza
CAIRO: Israeli strikes on a police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said, as mediators began new efforts to salvage a fragile US-brokered ceasefire deal. One strike hit a police post adjacent to a large tent encampment of d»»»
Syrian authorities arrest former assistant sergeant in Assad regime
LONDON: The Interior Ministry of the Syrian Arab Republic on Sunday announced the arrest of a former officer of the Assad regime suspected of committing crimes against the Syrian people. Ghassan Assaf formerly held the rank of assistant sergeant and served as the office manager to Suheil Al-Hassan,»»»
Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
PARIS: Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, »»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers on the southern border: Military Media Statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers on the southern border: Military Media Statement 20 07-06-2026 »»»
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Darein’ – Levantine-Moroccan fusion restaurant
During my stay at the InterContinental resort, one of Red Sea Global’s summer destinations, I dined at Darein, a Levantine-Moroccan fusion restaurant whose name translates to “the two houses,” a nod to the meeting of two cuisines. The space blends Moroccan mosaic tiles, traditional teapots and clay»»»
Trump urges 'more surgical' strikes against Hezbollah
U.S. President Donald Trump called for "more surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran, in an interview broadcast Sunday. "I'd like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical," T»»»