The global race for critical minerals is reshaping world politics
In the twentieth century, oil was the resource that shaped the world. It fuelled economies, determined strategic alliances and transformed countries into global powers. Nations competed to secure access to it because they understood a simple reality: those who controlled the resources powering the »»»
Syrian security forces capture ex-militia chief accused of war crimes, drug trafficking
DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces have arrested a former commander of the Al-Quds Brigade militia accused of involvement in war crimes, drug trafficking and abuses committed during the rule of former president Bashar Assad, the Interior Ministry announced on Sunday. The ministry said Abdulilah Ismai»»»
World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win
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»»»
‘No such thing as a lonely meal’: Meet the Dubai chef who quit corporate life to bring strangers together over food
Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring. After an evening with Madame Vo, this particular Bram Stoker quote comes to mind. Lisa Vo, the mind behind the popular Dubai supper club, has built her entire concept around a simple idea: There's no such thing as a lonely meal»»»
Nearly 100 Turkmens deported from Turkey interrogated at Ashgabat airport, says report
Nearly 100 Turkmen migrants deported from Turkey on a plane that flew from Istanbul were reportedly subjected to extreme questioning and screening by National Security Ministry (MNB) officials on arrival in Ashgabat. Azatlyk, citing anonymous sources, this week reported on how events unfolded when »»»
Ivory Coast break deadlock in 90th minute to defeat Ecuador
PHILADELPHIA: Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador in both teams’ Group E opener on Saturday night. Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross gave the Ivorians their first-ever World Cup victory over South American opposit»»»
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
NEW YORK: High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday. It will likely take months before energy companies can resume operations to the point of meeting the world’s demand, »»»
Iranian officials portray peace deal as strategic victory over US and Israel
TEHRAN: Iran on Monday declared it had won “great victories” over the United States after Tehran and Washington announced an agreement to immediately end their months-long conflict, with Iranian officials portraying the deal as a military and political triumph rather than a diplomatic compromise. “»»»
Why scientists are testing a century-old tuberculosis vaccine for Type 1 diabetes
Dubai: The Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine, best known for its role in preventing tuberculosis, may have a second lease of life as a therapeutic tool for diabetes, according to new results from a phase II clinical trial. The findings, presented by Dr Denise Faustman of Massachusetts General »»»
Middle East live: Pakistan's prime minister says US and Iran to sign memorandum of understanding
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Monday that the US and Iran have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Switzerland on June 19, with both sides declaring "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon." Follo»»»
From $28/hour to $1 million: SpaceX welder proves rocket builders can strike it rich too
For decades, the modern millionaire story has followed a familiar script: a software engineer joins a Silicon Valley startup, receives stock options, and becomes wealthy when the company goes public. Now, a different kind of success story is capturing attention across America. Juan Hernandez, a for»»»
Ebola cases in DRC rise to 782 with 181 deaths
KINSHASA: Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) say confirmed Ebola cases have risen to 782, with 181 deaths reported, as the country continues to battle one of its most serious outbreaks in recent years. The Ministry of Health said the outbreak remains concentrated in mu»»»
US, Iran confirm ‘peace deal’ reached
United States President Donald Trump has announced that a ceasefire deal with Iran has been agreed to and that toll-free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will now begin. The agreement, later confirmed by Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday, will immediately end hostiliti»»»
Why meaningful storytelling matters more than ever for families today
As a mother and a storyteller by profession, there is a question I often ask of myself and of others in my industry: where is the content my children can watch, and see themselves in? What version of themselves is being handed back to them through what they watch? Not simply shows that reflect thei»»»
Germany’s Steinmeier visits Manila as Marcos eyes stronger defence, trade, and Indo-Pacific ties
Manila: German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to land here on Monday for a state visit aimed at strengthening political, economic, and security ties between Manila and Berlin, the Presidential Communications Office said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is will formally welcome»»»
Nearly 100 Turkmens deported from Turkey interrogated at Ashgabat airport, says report
Nearly 100 Turkmen migrants deported from Turkey on a plane that flew from Istanbul were reportedly subjected to extreme questioning and screening by National Security Ministry (MNB) officials on arrival in Ashgabat. Azatlyk, citing anonymous sources, this week reported on how events unfolded when »»»
Qatar welcomes agreement reached on MoU between US and Iran on addressing outstanding issues
Doha The State of Qatar has welcomed the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on addressing the outstanding issues between them, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and considered it »»»
3 officers wounded, suspect dead in Philadelphia shooting - UPI.com
Three officers were injured and the suspect was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia late Saturday night. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE June 14 (UPI) -- Three officers were injured and the suspect was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia late Saturday night. Officers were called to reports of s»»»
UN chief welcomes US-Iran peace deal as ‘critical step’
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday welcomed the US-Iran peace deal with its permanent ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a “critical step” toward resolving the war in the Middle East. “The Secretary-General hopes that the parties will build on this new m»»»
Putin, Zelensky speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky each spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, as Trump marked his 80th birthday and the war in Ukraine remained a flashpoint ahead of this week’s G7 summit. Putin’s call with Trump lasted just under an hour,»»»
US–Iran MoU sparks big question: When does Hormuz fully reopen — and is the US naval blockade on Iran really ending?
President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have reached an agreement that includes the lifting of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, marking a major potential shift in one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints. “Congratulations»»»
Egyptians optimistic ahead of World Cup opener against Belgium
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»»»
Iran war live updates: Trump announces cease-fire agreement – Ya Libnan
Share: Illustration – Oil prices tumble after Trump announces deal with Iran. and stock prices surged Iran has not yet officially confirmed the cease-fire agreement, but its state broadcaster took a triumphal tone, declaring that “the United States was forced to accept an end to the war.” Here’s th»»»
Puffy Putin peril: The West’s latest attempt to scare itself
You can’t argue with a man observing the obvious: We are living in unusually perilous times. In the Middle East, for instance, the Israeli-American infernal duo have been on a rampage of war, state terror, all-purpose devastation, and genocide that, as a bonus, has also brought the world economy to»»»
Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an Iran deal ahead of a UFC cage fight at the White House
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump marked turning 80 on Sunday by hailing an agreement to end the war in Iran hours before a birthday celebration that once would have seemed unfathomable: a cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House. He had been touting the emerging deal for we»»»
Missile attack hits Kyiv: report
KYIV: A missile attack struck Kyiv early Monday, according to an Agence France-Presse (AFP) reporter on the ground, as air raid sirens sounded across the Ukrainian capital and residents were urged to take shelter. Explosions were reported in multiple parts of the city, with emergency services respo»»»
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
ARLINGTON, United States: Japan scored an 88th-minute equalizer as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns. A match that had bubbled away in the first period sparked into life in the second half. Nether»»»
U.S. and Iran agree on peace deal to end the war, Trump and Pakistan say – Ya Libnan
Share: Summary The U.S. and Iran have agreed on a deal to bring their nearly four-month war to an end, with both sides declaring the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday. The deal follow»»»
U.S., Iran reach peace agreement, Trump says - UPI.com
1 of 4 | An Iranian child carries the national flag as the Iranian flag waves atop a building on Sunday. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Shafir announced Sunday that the United States and Iran have come to a peace agreement. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo Ju»»»
Qatar welcomes agreement reached on the MoU between US and Iran on addressing outstanding issue
DOHA: The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on addressing the outstanding issues between them, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it an i»»»
Kazakhstan advances reform agenda to attract investment and diversify economy
Kazakhstan is pursuing a broad programme of economic reforms aimed at attracting long-term investment, deepening capital markets and accelerating diversification beyond extractive industries, government and business leaders said during a discussion at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Develo»»»
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
Arlington, United States: Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns. A match that had bubbled away in the first period sparked into life in the second half. Nether»»»
US-Iran deal: Trump says agreement reached as Tehran claims ‘victories’
President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to end months of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The announcement, if fully implemented, would represent a major turning point in a crisis that has dra»»»
Nara Organics recalls Target infant formula; 3 infants hospitalized - UPI.com
Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling its powdered infant formula over concerns of a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination. File Photo by National Institute of Korean Language/Wikimedia Commons June 14 (UPI) -- Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling its powdered infant formula over»»»
Pakistan says Iran-US deal immediately halts war, including in Lebanon
Pakistan's prime minister announced that the United States and Iran had agreed to a "Peace Deal" that immediately halts all military operations, including in Lebanon, with a signing ceremony to take place in Geneva on June 19. "With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of »»»
Ghalibaf assails 'warmongering', 'crazy games' by Israeli regime
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Issues Strong Support for Hezbollah and Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel. On June 14, 2026, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran's Parliament) and a prominent hardline figure with deep Revolutiona»»»
Pakistan announces US-Iran ceasefire ‘now in place’
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran deal is now in place and mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. Pakistan’s Sharif also said on X that both sides have declared the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon»»»
Qatari artist Fatima unveils public artwork at Montreal’s MURAL Festival
Tribune News Network Doha Qatari calligraphy and calligraffiti artist Fatima Alsharshani represented Qatar at this year’s MURAL Festival in Montreal, unveiling a new public artwork inspired by the words of acclaimed Canadian author Margaret Atwood: “In the end, we all become stories.” Presented as »»»
Al Attiyah, UN official review human rights cooperation
QNA New York Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Guy Ryder at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of protecting and»»»
MoECC launches turtle hatchlingrelease season at Fuwairit Beach
QNA Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched the season for the hatching and release of juvenile hawksbill sea turtles into their natural habitat at Fuwairit Beach. The move is part of the nation’s efforts to protect biodiversity and conserve endangered marine specie»»»
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
LONDON: British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in a dramatic night-time operation hailed by Kyiv as a blow to Moscow’s war machine. Navy commandos boarded the ship in the English Channel by fast-roping from a helicopter in the dark, according»»»
Iran, US have reached peace deal; accord to cover Lebanon
Trump says deal reached with Iran and he has authorized that naval blockade leave Strait of Hormuz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan says the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since the war b»»»
Match with Switzerland a new chapter in history of Qatari football’
Italian journalist Alice Caccamo, writing for CalcioWeb, described the match as a new chapter in the history of Qatari football. She praised Qatar’s fighting spirit and singled out goalkeeper Mahmoud Abu Neda for an outstanding display, noting that his crucial saves kept the team in contention thro»»»
QRCS supports dialysis patients in Chad
Tribune News Network Doha In line with efforts to strengthen the healthcare sector in the Republic of Chad, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has funded a project to establish and equip a comprehensive dialysis unit at Al Nahda University Hospital in the capital, N’Djamena. The project is being imp»»»
Awqaf’s ITSMS gets ISO 20000 int’l certification
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has achieved a new institutional milestone by obtaining the internationally recognised ISO 20000 certification for its Information Technology Service Management System (ITSMS) following the successful completion of all auditing and com»»»
QC launches campaign to support vulnerable refugees worldwide
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a major humanitarian campaign titled ‘Every Refugee Tent Holds a Story’ to mark World Refugee Day observed annually on June 20. The initiative aims to shed light on the harsh realities faced by displaced populations worldwide, amplify their »»»
PHCC celebrates graduation of 15 clinical social workers
Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) celebrated the completion of the Clinical Social Worker Certification Programme organised by the Social Work Department under the Clinical Operations Directorate in collaboration with PHCC’s Workforce Training and Development Dire»»»
Israel kills top Hezbollah commander accused of killing US soldiers in Iraq – Ya Libnan
Share: IDF said Sunday that its forces had killed a senior Hezbollah commander accused of involvement in the kidnapping and killing of five American soldiers in Iraq in 2007. Ali Moussa Daqdouq was killed on Friday in a “precise strike” south of the Litani River in Lebanon, the Israeli military sai»»»
American musician Oliver Tree killed in helicopter crash in Brazil
Oliver Tree, a US alt-pop singer and internet personality, died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on Sunday, a police source said. He was 32. Tree was on a world tour when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another mid-air. A total of six people died in the incident, which left no surv»»»
Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston
HOUSTON: Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion for the island nation. Germany’s Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the »»»