Pro-EU sentiment remains strong across Eastern Partnership countries, but divides widen
Public support for European Union membership remains robust across much of the EU’s eastern neighbourhood, with Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova showing particularly high levels of trust and optimism, according to a series of 2026 surveys released under the EUNEIGHBOURS East programme. The annual polls»»»
Bosnia gas pipeline risks deepening political rifts, think-tank says
A planned EU-backed gas pipeline linking Bosnia & Herzegovina to Croatia could intensify political divisions within the country rather than easing its energy vulnerabilities, according to a new analysis by the Bloomsbury Intelligence and Security Institute (BISI), which also questions the trans»»»
Greece aims to bring Montenegro into the EU during its 2027 EU Council presidency
Greece is exploring ways to accelerate Montenegro's accession to the European Union so that the country could become a member by the end of 2027, during Greece's presidency of the Council of the European Union, according to a report by Skai.gr on June 19. Current EU planning reportedly envisages Mo»»»
Oil prices extend slide: Brent crude falls below $77 as Iran ceasefire holds, Strait of Hormuz fears ease
Crude oil prices extended losses in Asian trading on Wednesday (June 24) as easing fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East outweighed lingering geopolitical tensions, with traders betting that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran would hold and keep oil flowing through the Strait of»»»
US Congress passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump
The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran. The House-passed measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs T»»»
Princess Cup: Kyrgyzstan women's U18 volleyball team loses to Vietnam - | 24.KG
The women’s U18 volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan lost to Vietnam at the international tournament in Thailand. The championship website says. The Princess Cup tournament began on June 23 in Nakhon Ratchasima with eight teams divided into two groups. In the first round, the Kyrgyz team played against th»»»
2026 World Cup: Portugal defeats Uzbekistan 5–0 - | 24.KG
Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5–0 in the second Group K match. The game took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Portugal now has four points and tops the group standings. Uzbekistan remains at the bottom with zero points. Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice. He opened the scoring in the»»»
Earthquake hits southern Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
An earthquake with an intensity of approximately magnitude 3 hit southern Kyrgyzstan on June 23, the Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences reported. According to the institute, tremors were recorded at 6:31 a.m. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan, 8 kilometers n»»»
First meeting of human rights institutions of SCO member states held in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The first consultative meeting of the national human rights institutions of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states was held in Bishkek. The press service of the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The event was attended by heads and representatives of national human rights»»»
Spotlight - Irish company 'assisting in commission of crimes' by supplying alumina to Russia for Ukraine war
François Picard is pleased to welcome Wayne Jordash, President of Global Rights Compliance Foundation. He argues that the European Union's approach to alumina exports exposes a fundamental flaw: while seeking to constrain Russia's military-industrial capabilities through sanctions, European authori»»»
Viral video leads to arrest of 25 in Dafna restaurant altercation: MOI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced that 25 individuals of Arab nationality were arrested for an altercation at a restaurant, in which unlawful conduct constituted an assault on the safety of individuals and property, as well as a breach of public security and order. This action comes f»»»
Geagea receives a letter from Vance, assuring him of US support for Lebanon’s legitimate authority – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo Illustration : Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces party and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance Dr. Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces party, received a response from U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance regarding the letter he had sent concerning the situation in Lebanon, chall»»»
Qatar highlights mediation role, calls for stronger GCC-EU cooperation at Rome dialogue session
Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated on Tuesday in a dialogue session in Rome titled "Qatar and Italy, a Mediterranean dialogue: building stronger channels for mediation and international cooperation»»»
RAGOZIN: "Russia Is Losing" — We've heard this before
Ukrainian drone strikes on transport links and fuel depots have succeeded in creating acute fuel shortages and blackouts across the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula. Additionally, an attack on the Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow last week has produced spectacular footage of fumes rising above the»»»
South Korea's LS Electric builds Utah growth on Korean War ties - UPI.com
"Trust beyond business": LS Electric Chairman Ja-Kyun Koo finds a global growth strategy in Utah South Korean soldiers escort a group of Korean War veterans from Commonwealth nations during a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, in Gapyeong County, northeast of Seoul, Sou»»»
UAE braces for rain clouds, dust and fog as temperatures climb to 48°C
The UAE is expected to see a mix of rain-bearing clouds, blowing dust, humid conditions and fog through the weekend, while temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 48°C in inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said Wednesday's weather would be fair to par»»»
South Africa's MTN eyes Iran exit as potential US sanctions relief hopes revive
MTN Group (JSE: MTN), Africa's largest mobile operator by subscribers, said it would welcome any easing of tensions between the United States and Iran amid reports that diplomatic discussions could eventually pave the way for sanctions relief and potentially unlock the South African company's long-»»»
House sends Trump sweeping bipartisan housing package - UPI.com
House lawmakers on Tuesday sent President Donald Trump a sweeping housing package to be signed into law. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a sweeping bipartisan housing package that seeks to lo»»»
Tech rout deepens as rate jitters spark AI stock pullback, wiping billions off global markets
Asian stocks experienced a volatile trading session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as regional markets navigated the aftershocks of a severe global tech and semiconductor selloff driven by concerns over frothy AI valuations and a hawkish Federal Reserve. A global selloff in technology shares intensif»»»
Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»
Croatia push past Panama 1-0, remain third in Group L
Halftime substitute Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute and Croatia eliminated Panama from World Cup contention with a tightly fought 1-0 victory in a Group L clash at Toronto on Tuesday. It was the first World Cup goal for Budimir, 34, and fifth in a competitive fixture for his country, all o»»»
US slaps new sanctions on Cuban companies key to island's crumbling economy
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The US hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Ad»»»
Rubio calls out Iranian proxies for threatening regional peace, says Lebanon ceasefire 'separate' from Iran deal
Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said that lasting peace and stability in West Asia cannot be achieved as long as Iranian-backed proxy groups continue launching attacks and engaging in militant activities across the region, while stressing that discussions over a»»»
US sanctions Cambodia-linked network over global scam operations
Washington: The United States imposed sanctions on a network linked to a Cambodia-based criminal organisation accused of running large-scale online fraud operations that have targeted Americans and laundered illicit proceeds through companies across Asia and beyond. The US Department of the Treasur»»»
North Korea equipping destroyers with nuclear weapons: Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country was "equipping the Navy with nuclear weapons" as he commissioned a warship, state media reported on Wednesday. "It is rising into a full-fledged service equipped with strategic means, as the programme of equipping the Navy with nuclear weapons is fol»»»
Four reasons to be positive about the future of medicine
Medical research conferences are not known for wild emotion. They are usually sober, technical gatherings where experts discuss trial design, survival curves, biomarkers, and statistical significance. So when a room full of oncologists and researchers rises to its feet in a standing ovation, the re»»»
Mood swings, self-harm and deepfake fears: UAE doctors share case studies on how social media is stealing childhood from under-15s
Dubai: When a mother in Dubai discovered her 14-year-old daughter was running three separate social media accounts — one public, one private, and a third for a tight circle of friends — little did she assume that things were not under control. When she had access to one account, what she found in t»»»
World Cup drives Brazil's online betting boom
With the World Cup underway, Brazil is experiencing an online betting boom, as over a third of adults are expected to bet on the tournament. The boom comes with consequences, as official figures show a link with mental health issues. A bill is even going through the Brazilian parliament to ban cele»»»
Europe's heat map is turning red due to annual heatwaves - IPCC
Villages in northern France have been sweltering this week as temperatures broke through the 40°C in what is already clearly going to be the fourth hottest year in recorded history. At least 18 people reportedly died in France in the last week, including two children left in a hot car, after »»»
Iraq rice production rebounds as drought ends, but future uncertain
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»»»
Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»
UK must speed up switch to electric to hit climate goals: report
The UK needs a faster transition to electric cars and heat pumps to meet its 2030 target on cutting carbon emissions, a group of independent experts advising the government said Wednesday. Published two days after the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Climate Change Committee's (CCC) »»»
Technical glitch paralyzes Germany’s rail network
BERLIN: All trains in Germany were “immobilized at stations” on Tuesday evening due to a breakdown in the railway radio communication systems, national rail operator Deutsche Bahn said. After decades of underinvestment which have led to trains often running late, Germany is trying to rapidly modern»»»
Eleven more bodies of migrants wash ashore from capsize last week off Libya
BENGHAZI: Eleven more bodies of migrants washed ashore off a city in eastern Libya in recent days after their boat capsized last week, bringing the total recovered to 26 with dozens more feared lost at sea, medical and security sources said on Tuesday. Last week, 15 bodies of migrants including a»»»
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw
FOXBOROUGH, United States: England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O’Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header»»»
Trains resume after radio issue resolved, Deutsche Bahn says
BusinessGermanyTrains resume after radio issue resolved, Deutsche Bahn saysRoshni Majumdar | Wesley Dockery with Reuters, AFP, AP, dpaA radio fault at the German rail network has now been solved and trains have resumed. https://p.dw.com/p/5FwpiDB trains frequently run into issues and are often unre»»»
California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project
California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state's central coast. State officials said they are combating the administration's attacks on their offshore wind industry by sending a notice of their intention to sue to the Departme»»»
OPEC+ Extends Production Cuts: Strategic Move to Ensure Market Stability Until 2026
In a move underscoring their commitment to stabilizing the global oil market, OPEC+ nations, including major players like Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to extend voluntary oil production cuts until the end of 2026. This decision emerged from a virtual meeting held alongside the 38th OPEC and non-»»»
Tunisia and EIB eye accelerating pace of funded projects
Tunis, June 23 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Slah Zouari on Tuesday received a delegation of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to discuss ways of accelerating the implementation of...»»»
Technical glitch paralyses Germany's rail network
All trains in Germany were "immobilised at stations" on Tuesday evening due to a breakdown in the railway radio communication systems, national state-run rail operator Deutsche Bahn said. After decades of underinvestment which have led to trains often running late, Germany is trying to rapidly mode»»»
Advisor to Prime Minister, MoFA Spokesperson partakes in dialogue session on mediation and international cooperation in Rome
Rome: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated Tuesday in a dialogue session in Rome titled "Qatar and Italy, a Mediterranean dialogue: building stronger channels for mediation and international coopera»»»
Money laundering and illicit enrichment: Saâdia Mosbah’s conviction upheld on appeal
Tunis, June 23 (TAP)-The Criminal Division of the Tunis Court of Appeal on Tuesday upheld the sentence of Saâdia Mosbah, president of the "M’nemty" organisation, to eight years’ imprisonment without parole. This decision upholds the first-instance...»»»
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw
Foxborough, United States: England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel's side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O'Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header»»»
Deputy PM attends National Service Academy graduation
QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani attended the graduation ceremony for the 26th cohort of national service recruits at the National Service Academy on Tuesday. The graduates completed a year-long training pro»»»
QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum celebrates six-month milestone with over 8,500 visitors
Tribune News Network Doha It is six months since Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum opened doors in Education City, establishing itself as a vibrant cultural destination that celebrates the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of modern art: Maqbool»»»
Qatar launches digitaltransformation programmeunder Govt Scholarship Plan
QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, has announced the launch of the Digital Transformation Programme as part of the Government S»»»
Battle in Seattle: Time for Qatar to step up in must-win clash against Bosnia & Herzegovina
Tribune News Network Seattle/Doha The strong reception the Qatar team received from fans on their arrival in Seattle on Tuesday must have surely warmed the hearts of the players. Now faced with a crucial final group tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Al Annabi need to produce their strongest p»»»
QC joins industrial recovery talks for Syria, Palestine and Sudan
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber (QC) participated in the “Private Sector Market-Based Response” dialogue on Syria, Palestine, and Sudan, which was held at the Vienna International Centre as part of the “UNIDO Dialogue for Industrial Recovery.” The event brought together representatives of i»»»
MUNICIPALITY MINISTER MEETS FINNISH OFFICIAL
Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Pasi Rajala, state secretary to Finland’s ministers for foreign affairs and defence in Doha on Tuesday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly in the fields of agriculture »»»
Qatar ranks 1st in theregion in quality of life, health infrastructure
Qatar’s strong performance reflects the cumulative impact of long-term investment in infrastructure, public services, and institutions, which continues to strengthen the country’s competitiveness and improve quality of life.Qatar ranks 1st in the region and 2nd globally in energy infrastructure, 1s»»»