Dubai: For Vivan Panda and Kushal Pagarani, both 17-year-old Indian students in Dubai, the UAE is more than a place they grew up in. It is the foundation of how they see people, community, and identity. Growing up surrounded by people from across the world, they have learned early on that every ind»»»

“We do not want to appropriate, possess or claim as our own either the history of 1956 or that of 1989,” Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in Parliament on Tuesday before the day’s agenda. In his address, the prime minister stressed that they did not want to “decide who the real participants of 1956»»»

The annual international sports event Olympic Day will take place on June 20 at Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek, the City Hall reported. The 500-meter mass run is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Around 500 children aged from 11 to 14, representatives of sports federations, volunteers, residents,»»»

A competition for the best elechek was held in Naryn, the City Hall reported. The event was part of the Youth Forum «Kyrgyzstan of My Dreams: Naryn 2026», organized by the City Hall. The goal of the competition was to popularize the elechek—a traditional national headdress for Kyrgyz women—develop »»»

Due to the decline in global oil prices and the strengthening of the forint, petrol and diesel prices at filling stations may fall below the protected price as early as this week, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on his Facebook page on Tuesday. As a result of developments in international oil»»»

At the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov, President of Albania Bajram Begaj will pay an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on June 17-19. According to the press service of the Kyrgyz president, talks will be held in Cholpon-Ata on current issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The»»»

Canada has added seven individuals and 34 legal entities to its anti-Russian sanctions list. The document was published on the website of the Canadian Government. Three companies registered in Kyrgyzstan were included in the sanctions list: It should be noted that Grinex was placed under UK sanctio»»»

Cyberfraud suspects have been detained in Bishkek, the capital’s Main Internal Affairs Department reported. On June 9, the deputy director of one of the LLCs, T.Zh.R., contacted the police. He requested action against unknown individuals who stole 20 million soms from the company’s accounts. The fr»»»

A festive event dedicated to the 12th International Day of Yoga will take place on June 21 near the monument to Kurmanjan Datka in Bishkek, the City Hall reported. The event is being organized jointly with the Embassy of India in the Kyrgyz Republic. The program will begin at 7 p.m. and is expected»»»

RIYADH: They have been labeled the dark horses of the 2026 World Cup, but even though Norway ultimately secured a 4-1 victory in their first appearance at the finals in 28 years, they were pushed hard by a dangerous-looking Iraqi side that stole the show for much of the first half. Along the way, E»»»

Lionel Messi’s left-footed strike ‌in the 76th minute Tuesday night against Algeria completed a sensational hat ​trick and boosted the Argentina star to 16 career goals at the World Cup, tying Miroslav Klose’s all-time mark. Messi subbed out of the match four minutes later to ‌a thunderous ovation »»»

Reigning champions Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 on Tuesday as Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose's all-time record for goals at World Cups when he scored a hat-trick. Messi netted a spectacular opener from distance in Kansas City, then poked home from close range before completing his first ever Wo»»»

Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a company to repay Dh1.38 million to an insurance provider after the insurer paid the outstanding labour entitlements of 86 workers on the company's behalf under the UAE's workers' insurance scheme. The court also ordered the company to pay legal interest at 5 per c»»»

Yum Brands said on Tuesday it would sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, marking the end of its ownership of the pizza chain as the fast-food industry grapples with intense competition and weaker consumer spending. Under the deal, Yum China Holdings will acquire Pizza Hut's mainland China operations fo»»»

We live in an age of unprecedented connectivity, yet many people feel more disconnected than ever. We can communicate instantly across continents, share our lives with hundreds of people online, and remain constantly connected through our devices. Yet genuine friendship appears to be becoming incre»»»

Saudi Arabia and Portugal have signed an agreement exempting holders of diplomatic and special passports from entry visa requirements, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and facilitating official travel between the two countries. The agreement was signed in Lisbon by Prince Faisal bin »»»

The FBI foiled a plot to attack a UFC event attended by US President Donald Trump over the weekend, agency director Kash Patel confirmed on Tuesday. The title fight, staged on the White House grounds as part of the America 250 celebrations and Trump’s 80th birthday festivities, sparked controversy »»»

Fujairah: Fujairah’s innovative "Music Street" has secured a place in the Guinness World Records as the world's longest musical street, marking a milestone for the emirate’s growing cultural and artistic landscape. The achievement was celebrated during a meeting between His Highness Sheikh Mohammed»»»

The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has sealed three deals with Merlon International and Apache Corporation to explore for oil and gas in Egypt’s western desert. Petroleum Minister Tareq el Molla signed the three agreements worth a minimum of 79 million dollars. Grants worth 41 millio»»»

The UAE will experience hot and generally fair weather today, with temperatures reaching up to 44°C inland, while fresh winds are expected to kick up dust in some areas and humidity may lead to fog or mist formation overnight, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said low clouds a»»»

The United States and Iran are preparing to formally sign an interim peace agreement in Geneva on Friday (June 19). Both sides portray the deal as a strategic victory. Key details of the accord remain shrouded in mystery. The agreement, described as a memorandum of understanding (MoU), is expected »»»

June 16 (UPI) -- Delaware authorities are hunting for a gunman following a Tuesday afternoon shooting inside a Wilmington hospital that left one person dead and another injured. The shooting erupted at about 3:30 p.m. EDT at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital, a 321-bed facility located in the hear»»»

Dubai: What began as a conversation between friends during a challenging period in the region has become a Guinness World Record and a powerful tribute to the UAE, Ahmed Hassan Al Shehhi told Gulf News. Al Shehhi and Yahya Saeed Lootah secured the Guinness World Records title for the largest banner»»»

President Joe Biden has blocked the acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a decision that underscores the administration’s commitment to maintaining a domestically controlled steel industry amidst persistent economic and geopolitical challenges. This decision, announced in the closing da»»»

The US and other guarantors of the recently finalized Iran‑US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) must compel Israel to halt its aggression against Lebanon, Iranian and Lebanese parliamentary speakers Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Nabih Berri stated. Aggression must be stopped immediatelyIsrael should»»»

Iran and Russia are set to finalize the integration of their national payment systems within two months, allowing Iranian citizens to make purchases in Russia using domestic bank cards, Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said. The third and final phase will connect Iran's Shetab network with »»»

Evian, France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney reviewed progress in bilateral economic cooperation on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, and highlighted the importance of resilient and reliable global energy and food security supply chains. According to »»»

1 of 2 | Tens of thousands of people march through downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 30 as they protest the federal government's immigration enforcement surge. On Tuesday, federal prosecutors announced charges against 15 people it said “conspired to impede or injure federal officers” as part of direct a»»»

US law enforcement said on Tuesday it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump. Five men were charged after authorities disrupted plans to deploy explosive-laden drones and use snipers to target “high-value targets” am»»»

Dubai: A US-Iran ceasefire could mark a turning point for UAE airlines, with carriers expected to accelerate the restoration of disrupted flight networks, rebuild passenger confidence and benefit from a rebound in travel demand, aviation analysts said. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

ExxonMobil is poised to initiate a new chapter in offshore gas exploration as it prepares to drill a new well in the North Marakia Offshore Concession, located in the Mediterranean Sea. Operations are set to commence on December 15th, marking a significant step in the energy giant’s strategic expan»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump publicly criticised Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah, saying the fighting has gone on "too long" and has caused excessive civilian casualties, in comments that inject a new layer of tension into US diplomacy in the Middle East. “Israel’s fighting Hezbo»»»

The domestically developed aircraft met all 745 airworthiness requirements, clearing another major step toward deployment and exports. South Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jet, dubbed the Boramae (hawk), flies over Sacheon, about 300 kilometers south of Seoul, South Korea. Photo by YONHAP / EPA Ju»»»

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent's infrastructure-focused development finance institution, has committed $600mn to support a $7bn fertiliser expansion programme by Dangote Group that aims to triple production capacity in Nigeria and establish a major new manufacturing facility in Eth»»»

French robotics startup Genesis AI on Tuesday unveiled "Eno", its first general-purpose robot, marking a step toward bringing advanced AI from online chatbots into physical machines. Backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, the company says the wheeled robot is designed to extend human capabilitie»»»

Dubai: Nabil Karikal, a Dubai resident, has been on the phone almost non-stop since Sunday. Friends calling to ask what happened. Community members reaching out. Messages pouring in from across the UAE and back home in Bhatkal in the south Indian state of Karnataka. And through all of it, he has be»»»

Foxborough, United States: Erling Haaland scored a brace on his World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their Group I match to make a winning return to the tournament 28 years after their last appearance. Haaland netted either side of an Aymen Hussein leveller in the first half, b»»»

Trust has long been an essential component of effective governance. However, in the modern age of technology, it has evolved into something far more structural. As governments accelerate their digital transformation agendas, trust is no longer a concept or an aspirational value. It is evolving into»»»

LONDON — Oil prices dropped below $80 a barrel on Tuesday on optimism over the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing inflation pressures on global economies even though traders are eyeing the risk of Iranian "service fees" on ships transiting the strait.Oil hit a three-month low as Bre»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Haiti on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with victims of violence in the impoverished Caribbean nation which has suffered for years as gangs have taken advantage of political instability to carry out rampant killings, rapes, looting and kidnappings. »»»

During, the press conference held by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Egypt with President of Singapore, El-Sisi announced the agreement to promote trade cooperation between Egypt and Singapore during the coming period. This came to confirm the president’s efforts to strengthen the cooperation wit»»»

On Tuesday, leaders at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains were seeking to identify alternative routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which US President Donald Trump said would be "completely open" on Friday. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Maisoon H Kafafy, Senior Advisor to the Atlantic C»»»

Syria has been particularly hard hit by the decline in global humanitarian aid, especially from the US. In the northwest of the country, hundreds of thousands of displaced people are still living in makeshift shelters. When the Assad regime fell, they hoped to be able to return home. But on seeing »»»

A statue of the Scales of Justice casts a shadow on a U.S. courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia. On Tuesday, a federal judge scolded ICE officials for an "unfounded public attack" on another judge. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- Rhode Island's top federal judge rebuke»»»

Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and political activist in Mozambique, disappeared without a trace on January 7, 2025, in Cabo Delgado, a region in the grips of an Islamist insurrection. Chissale’s public stance and worrying signs in the days leading up to his disappearance make his loved ones suspec»»»

Visitors are finally stepping into darkness at the Pont Neuf, where French artist JR has transformed Paris’s oldest bridge into a towering artificial cavern. The installation was originally set to open to the public on June 6, but strong winds tore parts of the inflatable structure a few days »»»

In this edition of Entre Nous we take a deep dive into French football fashion. For many, Les Bleus are already the champions of a de facto sartorial competition, particularly on the Clairefontaine "catwalk", when the players head to their training ground. We also discuss the rich history and many »»»

The US military killed three Indian soldiers last week when it fired on a vessel while enforcing a US naval blockade, the latest in a series of setbacks for US-India ties. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit this week, the two leaders will »»»