Sources including CNN and NBC News said Monday that Nithya Raman has passed Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayoral primary and will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in November. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- Nithya Raman will advance to a Los Angeles mayoral ru»»»

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from getting US defence contracts. The list, updated and published Monday by the Pent»»»

In April 2026, authorities in the UAE reported cyberattacks had tripled to around 600,000 per day. Cyberattacks have targeted government platforms, energy systems, and ecommerce infrastructure. The volume is notable. What matters more is the relative ease at which these attacks can be launched by a»»»

IRBIL, Iraq: Iraqi officials are working to identify the victims of a bus crash that killed 21 people, a provincial official said Monday. A passenger bus crashed and burst into flames Sunday in southern Iraq, in the latest deadly accident on the country’s poorly maintained roads. Fourteen of the bo»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: Russian strikes killed four people and wounded 10 others in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, its governor said early Tuesday. “The enemy has hit the city of Chuguiv,” Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Synegubov wrote on Telegram, adding that four people, including a 22-year-old wo»»»

FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in.Across Europe, carmakers are in trouble due to growing Chinese competition, weak demand and a c»»»

Kinshasa: The tally of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 515, including 91 deaths, as the health authorities warned of continued transmission and the risk of further increases if control measures are not put in place quickly. The update, published on S»»»

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a hearing Tuesday in the Rayburn House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump has officially nominated Blanche as attorney general. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- On Monday, Presid»»»

Manila: The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines on Monday has risen to at least 35, officials said Tuesday (June 9), as search-and-rescue teams battled landslides, collapsed roads and aftershocks across the country’s southern region. Also Read: Killer 7.8 earthqua»»»

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ChatGPT-maker OpenAI confidentially filed for a ‌US initial public offering on Monday, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to the artificial intelligence boom. OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering, and said a timeline has not yet»»»

NEW YORK: Meta ‌is investing $115 million to stand up a new training program for data center technician jobs, as the social media giant races to build the infrastructure to ​power its AI ambitions. The cost-free program, America’s Workforce Academy, will end in guaranteed job offers to graduates, t»»»

MADRID: Pope Leo XIV met Monday with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis, the Vatican said. The meeting, which followed in the tradition of popes meeting with abuse survivors during»»»

LONDON: Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organizers confirmed the order of play at London’s Queen’s Club. Granted a wildcard into the women’s doubles of the WTA tournament, Williams and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko will »»»

LONDON: Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player. Both Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board »»»

THE HAGUE: A key governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office. The 21-member bureau of the Assembly of State Parties (ASP) decided to refer Khan’s case to the wider ASP that rep»»»

TEHRAN: Tehran’s international airport has reopened and flights carrying Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia have landed, Iranian news agencies reported early Tuesday. “The deputy head of airport operation of Imam Khomeini Airport Company announced the resumption of flights to Imam Khomeini Airport and»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses renovations to the Lincoln Reflecting Pool and makes an announcement on "Beautiful, Clean Coal" on Thursday in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. A federal judge on Monday ruled that a H-1B visa fee imposed by Trump is illegal. Photo by Samu»»»

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was suspended from his duties late Monday, after the court’s oversight referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings. In a scandal that has dragged on for more than two years, the British lawyer is f»»»

The cooling of a patch of the North Atlantic known as the "cold blob" is being driven by a weakening of a major ocean current system that may be approaching a tipping point, according to a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters and reported by Phys.org on June 8. The findings a»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaOpenAI files IPO paperwork, eyes stock market debutLouis Oelofse with AFP, AP, ReutersThe AI company behind ChatGPT said it had no date yet for a listing, but it is joining rival Anthropic in the lineup for the stock market. https://p.dw.com/p/5F2hrOpenAI CEO Sam Alt»»»

Tehran's international airport has reopened and flights carrying hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia have landed, Iranian news agencies reported early Tuesday. "The deputy head of airport operation of Imam Khomeini Airport Company announced the resumption of flights to Imam Khomeini Airport and the fli»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Monday that Israel's strikes on Iran had deterred the Islamic republic from launching further attacks, leading to a cessation of hostilities between the two adversaries. However, Netanyahu warned in a televised statement that should Iran "make t»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at King’s College London and Former Senior Advisor at the National Ssecurity Council under the Biden administration, says that US President Donald Trump "is wanting to signal to Iran that he can deliver Israel if Tehran signs a d»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Negah Angha, Visiting Fellow at King’s College London and Former Senior Advisor at the National Ssecurity Council under the Biden administration, says that US President Donald Trump "is wanting to signal to Iran that he can deliver Israel if Tehran signs a d»»»

Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Izvestia news agency that Iran and Oman will determine conditions like transit fees for ships, framing them as payment for services provided. The strait, key for one-fifth of global seaborne oil, has seen 90-95% less traffic since the US-Israeli conflict b»»»

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won the parliamentary elections held on June 7. A»»»

Human rights groups are raising the alarm after the European Commission invited Taliban officials to Brussels to discuss migrant deportations. More than 80 groups are asking the European Commission to reverse course, saying that the move risks normalizing a regime that has banned girls from school,»»»

Also In This Package What is New World screwworm found in US traveller? US reports first bird flu case detected in pig How preparedness can prevent spread of animal diseases Canada reports first case of bird flu in a person Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including »»»

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other leaders in artificial intelligence testify in May before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. OpenAI filed confidentially for an initial public offering Monday. Photo by Anna Rose Layden/UPI | License Photo Ju»»»

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - Prospects for expanding Tunisian-Brazilian cooperation in tourism and handicrafts, as well as ways to strengthen partnership between the two countries and promote exchanges and expertise in these sectors, were the focus of a...»»»

The General Union of Chambers received a delegation today from the Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen Association (USIAD), headed by Mr. Nivan Kilic, at its headquarters in Tripoli. The delegation was welcomed by Dr. Samir Al-Tarmal, Director General of the Union, in the presence of an advisor »»»

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - President of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, William Adib Dib, expressed his institution’s readiness to continue supporting efforts aimed at strengthening economic relations between Tunisia and Brazil and exploring new...»»»

In an exclusive statement to , Mahmoud Al-Futaisi, Director General of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), said today that implementation is the true test of national strategies. The statement came after the delivery of the approved strategies to the Prime Minister which rep»»»

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks in the Amphitheater on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The Pentagon on Monday released a revised list of religious affiliations for service members after an earlier list draw ire from Mormons. Photo by Kyle Mazza /UPI | L»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber Board Member Abdulrahman bin Abduljalil Al Abdulghani recently held a meeting with Ashraf Khodjaev, ambassador of Uzbekistan to Qatar, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic and commercial ties. The meeting was also attended by Qatar Chamber Board Member»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Awsaj Academy, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, celebrated the graduation of 360 students from its Prime Programme Class of 2026 during a ceremony held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), attended by graduates, their families and members of »»»

The Arab teams participating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are relying on distinguished names, as these stars look forward to make a mark at football’s global showpiece. The eight Arab teams have raised their level of readiness, turning their attention to the biggest tournament in football. The upcomi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked Global Accessibility Awareness Day through its annual film festival, highlighting the importance of inclusive education and ensuring equal access for all in the presence of students, faculty members and members of»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) will provide Qatar Foundation’s Rasekh initiative with financial support, reinforcing its efforts to establish high-quality international education that is connected to the Arabic language, rooted in identity and values, and op»»»

QNA Doha The Penal and Correctional Institutions Department at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of inmates from correctional and rehabilitation institutions who completed their studies and obtained a Diploma in Business Administration from the Community C»»»

Despite US President Donald Trump's declarations that a deal with Iran is close at hand, uncertainty continues as efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran appear increasingly deadlocked. This continues to raise the prospect of a prolonged confrontation, a situation which an»»»

Washington, June.8 (SANA) Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir held talks with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in Washington, during which the two sides discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, available investment opportunities in Syria, and prospects for inc»»»

Deputy Prime Minister of the Tripoli based Libyan government and Chairman of the Southern Development and Reconstruction Agency, Salem Al-Zadma, held a bilateral meeting today with the Chairman of the Privatisation and Investment Board (PIB) Affairs, Abdulaziz Al-Shawesh, to discuss mechanisms for »»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Monday held separate telephone conversations with Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers as Qatar continued its diplomatic efforts to support regional de-escalation and mediation initiativ»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched a comprehensive heat stress awareness campaign as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce work-related injuries caused by high temperatures and prevent occupational illnesses and injuries associated with workplace conditions.»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre, in association with its Youth Wing, celebrated World Environment Day on June 5 with a series of educational and community-focused activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness, sustainability and responsible living. Held at ICC Ashoka Ha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation, organised a Blood Platelet Donation Camp at the Qatar National Blood Donation Center, reaffirming its commitment to community service and healthcare support in Qatar. The initiative aim»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s Rocka Power Gym joined the global observance of World Environment Day with a special awareness programme held as part of its 12th anniversary celebrations. The event highlighted the importance of environmental protection and sustainable living, reinforcing the gym’»»»