North Korea calls its nukes an 'irreversibly finalized' matter
Pyongyang: North Korea on Sunday called denuclearization an "irreversibly finalized" matter as it denounced recent talks between Republic of Korea and the United States that reaffirmed the goal of the North's denuclearization. A North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman said, in a statement carried b»»»
Qatari delegation in Tehran for Middle East war talks
A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday, Iranian media and a diplomat said, as part of the mediation process to end the war between Iran and the United States. Iran's ISNA news agency reported an adviser to Qatar's foreign minister had been dispatched to the Islamic republic. Another Irania»»»
US judge rejects last-minute effort to stop Trump’s White House UFC event
A US federal judge has rejected a last-minute attempt to block President Donald Trump from hosting a UFC event at the White House this weekend. Trump announced plans in 2025 for a UFC title event at the White House as part of the America 250 celebrations and his 80th birthday, which falls on Sunday»»»
Use of AI in Iran school strike did not violate Anthropic’s ‘red lines,’ CEO Amodei says
The use of AI in the US strike on a girls’ elementary school in Iran that killed nearly 160 people, mostly children, did not violate Anthropic’s ‘red lines,’ CEO Dario Amodei has said. US forces struck the school in Minab with a Tomahawk missile on the first day of the war on Iran in February. The »»»
Teen girl stabbed from behind in the UK days after Belfast attack
A 17-year-old girl has been stabbed in the neck in northwest England, just days after a brutal knife attack in Belfast sparked national outrage and anti-immigration riots. A 30-year-old British-born man of Pakistani heritage was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident in th»»»
Sooum App to offer inmates' products for sale: MOI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, MOI through the Penal and Correctional Institutions Department announced products made by inmates will be available for purchase through the “Sooum” application starting today Sunday, June 14, 2026. In a social media post, MOI said 'the Penal and Correctional »»»
‘Insensitive friend’: US slammed after Indian sailors killed near Hormuz
Dubai: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sharply criticised the United States over the killing of three Indian crew members aboard a merchant tanker in the Gulf region, calling Washington an “insensitive friend” after it declined to express regret over the deaths. The remarks come amid rising diplomat»»»
Meet Saeed, your new AI spokesperson for Dubai Municipality
Dubai: Dubai residents and visitors can now talk to Saeed, a newly launched AI-powered virtual spokesperson of Dubai Municipality. Saeed will serve as an official digital face for the Municipality, communicating its achievements, news, services, and projects to the public in an interactive, direct,»»»
Moody’s affirms UAE at Aa2 despite forecast 7% economic contraction in 2026
RIYADH: Moody’s Ratings affirmed the UAE’s Aa2 long-term sovereign ratings with a stable outlook, citing the country’s financial buffers, low federal debt and diversified economy despite disruption to trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The agency also maintained the UAE’s foreign-currency senior u»»»
Turkiye Artificial Intelligence Summit kicks off amid wider global participation
Istanbul: Turkiye Artificial Intelligence Summit kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday amid wider participation from experts, domestic and international decision-makers, as well as delegations and representatives of global tech firms and funding enterprises. The two-day summit intends to chart the fut»»»
DRC records 710 confirmed ebola cases and 139 deaths
Kinshasa: The Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced on Saturday a spike in the number of confirmed Ebola virus infections to 710, while 139 deaths were recorded. The ministry posted on X that the total confirmed Ebola cases amount to 710, with 139 deaths. On 17 May, t»»»
Lost bag with Dh103,880 luxury watches recovered by Dubai Police
Dubai Police have recovered and returned a bag containing luxury watches and electronic items worth more than Dh100,000 to a Gulf national who misplaced the luggage at Dubai International Airport. The security operation was launched immediately after the traveller reported the loss to the Terminal »»»
The UAE has never been an advocate of war: Anwar Gargash
Dubai: The UAE has never been an advocate of war and will continue to champion peace and stability, while remaining firmly committed to defending its sovereignty and national interests, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said as expectations grow over a potential agreement b»»»
Egypt, DP World mull expanding logistics centers to foster trade in Africa Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid welcomed a delegation from DP World and discussed plans to expand distribution and logistics centers and boost trade with African markets, according to a statement. This comes as part of the government’s efforts to position Egypt »»»
Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metres
Manila: A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as two metres (6.6 feet), exposing coral and harming marine life, the environment department said Sunday. The 7.8-magnitude tremor in southern Mindanao island on Monday has also le»»»
How to spend a day in the city of exotic beauty Aswan
Sometimes when your eyes catch outstanding breath-taking beauty, you might visualise the scenery as a painting.Beautiful sceneries are present all around the world; however you do not need to travel to entertain your eyes, especially with the increasing prices of plane tickets. Egypt can host you t»»»
Alkan Joins Egypt’s Drive to Build a Regional Auto Hub
Egypt’s automotive manufacturing ambitions received a fresh boost after Alkan Holding announced plans to invest $120 million in a new vehicle assembly facility, positioning local manufacturing at the centre of its next growth phase while supporting Cairo’s wider effort to turn the country from a ve»»»
Iran media says Tehran ‘not yet’ taken final decision on US peace deal
TEHRAN: Iran’s Fars news agency said on Sunday that Tehran has not made a final decision on signing the agreement under discussion with the United States to end the Middle East war. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has not yet taken or announced its final decision concerning the memorandum of understa»»»
Saudi Arabia leads world with 16m cubic meters of desalinated water daily
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia maintained its position as the world’s largest producer of desalinated water, with daily production capacity exceeding 16 million cubic meters by the end of 2025, representing a 247.8 percent increase compared to 2016, official data showed. According to the National Transformat»»»
Children’s book by Razane Jammal earns global spotlight
DUBAI: Miss Lebanon 2025, Perla Harb, will put Lebanese culture on the global stage as she contributes a children’s book by actress and author Razane Jammal to the Miss World Children’s Library initiative. Harb has selected the British-Lebanese actress’s “Lulu and Blu” for inclusion in the internat»»»
Trump, Pakistan PM say U.S.-Iran deal near as Tehran signals more review needed
Washington/Dubai, June 14 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday they expected a long-awaited framework agreement between Washington and Tehran to be signed soon, although Iranian officials indicated that further review of the proposal was stil»»»
BNB Board Member: Approval Procedure for Bulgarian Alphabet Commemorative Euro Coin Still Underway
The procedure for approving the design of the commemorative 2-euro coin dedicated to the Bulgarian alphabet is still ongoing, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governing Council member Lyubomir Karimansky told Bulgarian National Television here on Sunday. Karimansky said Bulgaria should stand firm in d»»»
Yemen's 'Spider-Man' dies attempting a perilous volcano climb
Dubai: A Yemeni adventurer known to thousands of social media followers as the "Spider-Man of Yemen" has died after falling into a volcanic crater while attempting a rope-free climb, authorities said. Al Qa'qa' bin Antar, 30, was scaling the steep walls of the Haradhat Damt volcanic crater in Al Dh»»»
QAMCO announces end of marketing and offtake arrangements of Qatalum's production
Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company Q.P.S.C. (QAMCO), which owns a 50% stake in Qatar Aluminium Company (Qatalum), announced that the marketing and offtake arrangements with Hydro Aluminium AS, acting as Qatalum’s marketing agent, have been terminated in accordance with the terms of the relevant »»»
IAEA Chief Calls for Agency's Involvement in US-Iran Nuclear Deal
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi called for the agency to be involved in monitoring the implementation of a potential US-Iran nuclear deal. "The most important thing about the agency is verification, and the fact that we are going to be par»»»
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: Ministry
London: British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel, the defence ministry said. The six-hour operation in the early hours was supported by aircraft, including Chinook helicopters, and navy vessels such as the frigate HMS Sut»»»
Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman
NEW DELHI: An Indian national died from medical complications aboard the vessel MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port in Oman, the Indian embassy in Muscat said late Saturday. “Necessary arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India,” the embassy sa»»»
Bungee jump death: Woman launched without safety rope
A 21-year-old woman has died during a rope-jumping activity at an extreme sports site in Brazil after operators reportedly failed to attach her safety rope. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas fell approximately 40 metres from the Ponte do Esqueleto (Skeleton Bridge) in Limeira, a town in the interi»»»
Temperatures expected to rise on Sunday
Tunis, June 14 (TAP)- The weather Sunday is clear to partly cloudy in most regions in the afternoon with scattered showers in highlands in central western regions. The wind is blowing south in the north and the midland and east in the south, light...»»»
Budget offers relief for overseas Pakistanis as Islamabad bets on stability over stimulus
Dubai: Pakistan’s federal budget for 2026-27 delivers one of the most significant packages of incentives for overseas Pakistanis in recent years, while reinforcing the government’s commitment to fiscal stability, IMF-backed reforms and economic discipline. Presented by Pakistan Finance Minister Muh»»»
New federal body to lead UAE's AI and digital government agenda
Dubai: The UAE has established a new federal authority to oversee artificial intelligence, data governance and digital government, in a move designed to consolidate the country’s technology agenda under a single national framework. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President »»»
Kingdom Holding’s SpaceX stake jumps nearly 53% to $6.8bn after IPO
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding Co. said the value of its stake in SpaceX has risen to about $6.83 billion following the aerospace and technology company’s debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The investment firm, controlled by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, said in a filing to the Saudi Exchange»»»
Saudi Arabia deports 8,000 expats in one week
Dubai: Saudi Arabia deported nearly 8,000 undocumented expats in a single week as authorities intensified a nationwide campaign targeting residency, labour and border violations, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior. The ministry said 7,989 people were deported between June 4 a»»»
Foreign investors can now qualify for 15-year residency in Kuwait
Dubai: Kuwait has introduced a new long-term residency regime offering eligible foreign investors permits of up to 15 years, in a move aimed at attracting high-value investment while tightening regulatory oversight. The framework, issued under Cabinet Resolution No. 651 of 2026 and published in the»»»
UAE’s Non-Oil Sector Records Impressive Growth with staffing Challenges
The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector has witnessed its most significant expansion in nine months, driven by robust demand and favorable economic conditions. According to a recent survey by S&P Global, the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.4 in December, up from 54.2 in Nov»»»
32 Illegal Migrants Detained by Border Police in Burgas
A total of 32 illegal migrants and their driver were detained at the Poda checkpoint at the entrance to the city of Burgas, on the Black Sea, on Saturday evening, Border Police General Directorate Director Anton Zlatanov told BTA on Sunday. Chief Commissioner Zlatanov stressed that the migrants wer»»»
Six bird species identified as priority threats to UAE ecosystems
Dubai: The UAE has identified six invasive bird species as priority threats under a national strategy aimed at protecting biodiversity, amid growing concerns over the environmental, agricultural and public health risks posed by non-native wildlife. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment sai»»»
China’s ambassador to Hungary talks government ties, the Budapest–Belgrade railway and more
In an exclusive interview with Daily News Hungary, Chinese Ambassador Gong Tao discusses the future of Hungary–China relations following Hungary’s recent political transition, the progress of major Chinese investments such as BYD and CATL, the delayed Budapest–Belgrade railway project, expanding tr»»»
Sirens sound in Jordan due to technical malfunction, state TV reports
Sirens sounded in Jordan, state TV reported early on Sunday, before the Public Security Directorate said a technical malfunction was to blame and a fault in one of the sirens was being repaired. The directorate said technical teams were able to fix the malfunction immediately.»»»
Tourism Minister Blames Predecessors for Decline in Number of Tourists
Bulgaria's resorts are ready for tourists, but there are no tourists, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov told Bulgarian National Television on Sunday. He cited Eurostat data published a few days ago showing that Bulgaria ranked last in the European Union in terms of tourist growth during the January-Ap»»»
In numbers: Why president El-Sisi?
A comprehensive national project to develop all sectors. Figures and statistics have revealed the size of the various national projects carried out by the armed forces as part of the comprehensive development plan launched by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. Over the past decades, these sectors have»»»
Qatari negotiators head to Tehran ahead of deal signing between US and Iran, CNN quotes source - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Syrian, Turkish and Saudi firms sign cooperation agreements at Buildex26
Damascus, June 14 (SANA) Syrian companies signed a series of agreements with Turkish and Saudi partners on Saturday aimed at supporting reconstruction projects, industrial development and infrastructure investment in Syria. The agreements, announced on the sidelines of the Buildex International Con»»»
‘Israel’ Alarmed by Emerging US-Iran Deal, Warns of Strategic Fallout
Israeli political and security circles are voicing mounting concern over a US–Iran agreement expected to be finalized imminently, warning it could undermine the Zionist entity’s core security interests. According to Israeli Channel 12, senior Israeli officials said “the agreement being finalized be»»»
Qatar make history with Le Mans debut
Le Mans, France: History was made yesterday when Team Qatar took the start of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race for the first time. Representing Qatar on the international stage, the team’s three drivers - Abdulla Al-Khelaifi, Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi - race twice around the clo»»»
Israeli enemy army issues threat to evacuate 13 towns and villages across southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran says limited cyberattack disrupts services at four banks, state media says
DUBAI: A cyberattack disrupted services at four major Iranian banks, though no customer data was compromised, the country’s banking coordination council said on Sunday, according to state media. The council said the attack targeted a shared communications infrastructure used by Bank Melli, »»»
Award-winning Palestinian chef shares generations-old recipes
JEDDAH: Palestinian chef and restaurateur Salam Daqqaq has struck an emotional chord across the Gulf with the release of her debut cookbook, “Bint Maryam.” The owner of Dubai restaurants Bait Maryam and Sufret Maryam — both recognized with Michelin Guide Bib Gourmands — said readers have told her t»»»
Saudi housing demand remains robust despite conflict-affected Q1: Knight Frank
RIYADH: The fundamentals underpinning Saudi Arabia’s housing market “transcend” the impact of the Iran war, a property expert has said after residential transaction volumes fell 50 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026. Uncertainty caused by the conflict, which began on Feb. 28, was cit»»»
Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House
Washington, United States: Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday in typically forceful style on Sunday, as the oldest US president ever to take office holds a cage match on the White House lawn. The unprecedented "UFC Freedom 250" event will see 14 Ultimate Fighting Championship stars beat each»»»