IRVINE, USA: The United States are refusing to buy into suggestions that Friday’s World Cup Group D clash with Australia in Seattle will be straightforward, with winger Tim Weah saying the Americans are focused on preparation rather than outside noise. CBS Sports analyst and former MLS player Mike »»»

Doha, Qatar: FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that attendance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has surpassed the one million spectators mark across stadiums hosting the tournament. In a social media post, Infantino congratulated Aaron Bren, who was recognized as the tournament's one-millionth fa»»»

The decision to launch this new business line comes as Romania’s hospitality market generated an estimated total turnover of €2.2 billion in 2025, up 16% from 2024. In the short-term rental segment targeted by Except’s tourism clients, Brașov leads regional markets with average revenues of €10,471 »»»

NEW YORK CITY: Since taking up his post as the UN Population Fund’s representative for Palestine in 2024, Nestor Owomuhangi has visited Gaza several times. What he encountered there has left a lasting impression. One conversation in particular still haunts him. A woman he met in Gaza told him she h»»»

It also represents one of the fastest project deliveries in the Romanian market, achieving energisation within 12 months of receiving ready-to-build status. Phase two, representing an additional 100 MW, will soon be under construction and expected to be delivered by the end of 2026. Gura is the fir»»»

MIAMI: Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says the Kingdom will work with ‌FIFA to ensure ticket affordability and fan safety for the 2034 World Cup, amid regional instability and lessons from this year’s finals in North America where costs have been a concern. Match ticket prices, especially on the re»»»

TORONTO: Police in Canada said Tuesday they have linked multiple shootings, including at the US Consulate in Toronto in March, to “multilayered” gun-for-hire networks that have also targeted synagogues in the city. Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw told a news conference that young adults are being»»»

Is friendship with a chatbot as good as friendship with an actual person? Is there something about human friendships that eludes simulation? If so, what? And how much will the answers to questions like these change as AI develops and becomes more convincingly like us? “Artificially Yours” explains »»»

Foreign nationals with no genuine ties to Hungary may have been able to obtain Hungarian citizenship for tens of thousands of dollars, according to György László Velkey, parliamentary state secretary and deputy minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He claims the evidence suggests that former»»»

Riyadh has no shortage of burger restaurants, so it takes something special for a place to stand out. That was exactly what I was hoping to find when I visited Zap Burgers in Al-Rayyan district, a restaurant that recently expanded from a takeaway-only concept into a full dine-in destination. I like»»»

JEDDAH: As the world marks Desertification and Drought Day on June 17, global attention is focused on the future of rangelands, which cover more than half of the Earth’s land surface and support the livelihoods of around 2 billion people. This year’s theme, “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore,»»»

President Donald Trump attends a working session at Hotel Royal during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday. He told reporters that he would send the Iran deal to Congress for approval. Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA June 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would send the »»»

NABATIYEH, Lebanon: Starting in the early hours of Tuesday, Aida Jleilati and her daughter dug through the pile of rubble that was once their home in the city of Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon picking up some of their belongings that survived a late May airstrike by Israel. They were among a trickle»»»

MILAN: AC Milan hired Rúben Amorim on Tuesday, five months after he was fired by Manchester United — with the Portuguese coach set to face his old club in one of his first matches. Amorim was regarded as one of the top emerging coaches in Europe before his reputation took a hit in the Premier Leagu»»»

For nearly two decades, Iraqi singer and actress Claudia Hanna has embodied a distinctive model of the modern Arab performer, successfully combining beauty, culture, talent, and determination. After being crowned Miss Arab World in 2006, she refused to be confined to the title, embarking instead on»»»

The United States and Iran will sign a temporary agreement on Friday in Switzerland to end the war, which will immediately allow Tehran to resume oil sales and see the Strait of Hormuz “fully open” by Friday, US President Donald Trump and other officials said on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines o»»»

Most Bulgarian parents are concerned that their children spend too much time on screens and social media, according to a Eurobarometer survey presented by the European Commission on Tuesday. Overall, 12,750 interviews were conducted across the EU between March 30 and April 16, including 500 in Bulg»»»

Ukraine "intentionally turned off surveillance cameras to remove inconvenient evidence" of a malfunctioning Patriot missile (https://t.me/SputnikInt/105643) fired by Ukrainian air defenses hitting the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra monastery, Alexander Mikhailov, head of the Military and Political Analysis Bu»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Cinerama Club celebrated its first anniversary on Monday with a special screening of Badr Al-Shibani’s “Seven Summits” documentary at the Sard Cultural Center in Riyadh. “Seven Summits” details Al-Shibani’s journey as he conquers the highest peak on each of the world’s seven conti»»»

PHILADELPHIA, USA: Like many other Haitians, Peguy Joseph is a longtime superfan of Brazil, the world’s greatest soccer power. In a few days, though – for the first time in his life – he won’t root for the Brazilians. He has a World Cup ticket to see them play, in a wildly improbable matchup, again»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Cinerama Club celebrated its first anniversary on Monday with a special screening of Badr Al-Shibani’s “Seven Summits” documentary at the Sard Cultural Center in Riyadh. “Seven Summits” details Al-Shibani’s journey as he conquers the highest peak on each of the world’s seven conti»»»

Wrocław’s second skyscraper and Poland’s only premium residential development with padel courts and a spa zone at the level of a five-star hotel. 250 apartments have already been sold. Some places change the way we look at a city. Quorum Tower does not merely define Wrocław’s skyline; it enters int»»»

A joint France and UK-led naval mission is ready to deploy to the Strait of Hormuz following an interim agreement between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war. Backed by around 20 countries, the mission aims to draw on widespread logistical know-how and resources to help clear mines and escor»»»

Didier Deschamps has been coaching the French men's national football team for 14 years, a record period at the helm. He and his players are now aiming for a third World Cup title. The tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico will be his last competition as head of Les Bleus»»»

NEW YORK: More than 18 million people in Yemen — over half the country’s population — are acutely hungry, the UN’s top humanitarian official told the Security Council on Tuesday, describing a crisis that is deepening faster than the international community can respond. During a Security Council mee»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers looking for a summer break closer to home will soon have a new option, with Oman Air launching direct flights between Dubai and Salalah from July 3. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new year-round route will connect Dubai International Airport »»»

Doha: A case report by Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been published in Frontiers in Endocrinology detailing the successful treatment of severe acquired hypothalamic obesity (aHO) in a young child. The findings provide important new evidence for the management of one of the most »»»

A wave of allegations coming from Turkish media has placed Bulgarian defense entrepreneur Anton Stefov and his company International Armored Group (IAG) under intense scrutiny, with claims of a cross-border scheme involving armored vehicles allegedly dismantled in Turkey, transported in parts, and »»»

MARIB: Maj. Gen. Sultan Al-Aradah, a member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, and governor of Marib, said Saudi Arabia helped prevent Yemen from sliding into a new civil war through what he described as its “sincere” support during the tensions that unfolded in Hadramawt and Al-Mahra last»»»

SANTA CLARA, USA: Austria coach ‌Ralf Rangnick is wary that his team could become the latest European nation to be thwarted by sides from the Asian confederation at the World Cup if they fail to bring their best against debutants Jordan on Tuesday. Czech Republic lost 2-1 to South Korea last week b»»»

In recent years, the rise of "China Travel" has turned medical tourism into an unexpected window through which foreign visitors can get a glimpse of China's development. Many foreign tourists are surprised when they find that, in China, they can get access to high-quality magnetic resonance imaging»»»

JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Jeddah honored the winners of the ninth Dia Aziz Dia Portrait Award on Tuesday, held under the theme “King Salman: The Man and His Achievements” this year. The event brought together artists, cultural figures and officials to celebrate portr»»»

Dubai: The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at extending the ceasefire that ended months of conflict and creating a pathway towards a broader settlement. But while the agreement has eased immediate fears of renewed fighting, many of its most important pro»»»

Ukrainian drones struck oil plants in Moscow and Russia's southern Krasnodar Krai region overnight. No fatalities or injuries were reported in either location. File photo by Russian Emergencies Ministry/EPA-EFE June 16 (UPI) -- Ukrainian drones struck oil plants in Moscow and Russia's southern Kras»»»

One of Hungary’s largest media companies, Mediaworks Hungary Zrt., has embarked on a major restructuring of its operations, in a move that could mark one of the most significant shifts in the domestic media landscape in recent years. The company announced on Monday that, as part of a portfolio over»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem sent a letter of gratitude to the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf over Iran’s support to Lebanon. “Words fail to adequately express our profound gratitude for your strong and supportive positions »»»

Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched a new edition of the “Hukoomi” platform as part of Qatar's ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and achieve the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. The platform is the first outcome of the "Digital»»»

ConflictsPakistanPakistan raises defense spending amid regional conflictsShakoor RaheemThe sharp defense spending hike highlights lessons Pakistan has learned from recent conflicts with India and a growing focus on new warfare technologies, regardless of economic constraints imposed by the IMF. htt»»»

Berlin: Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann while working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup. Former Liverpool manager Klopp has been employed as a TV pundit alongside former Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas»»»

Egypt announced its return to football’s biggest stage with an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium, producing one of the most disciplined and mature performances by the Pharaohs in recent World Cup history and reinforcing hopes of a first-ever progression beyond the group stage. Facing one of Europ»»»

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has taken to Substack to accuse the British government of infecting the UK with “deep anti-white racism.” He also published damning racism and crime statistics in an essay, much of which would have been previously unspeakable. Farage announced his migration to the plat»»»

Dallas, United States: Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World Cup. Hydration breaks last just a total of six minutes during a match, but they stand accused of fundamentally changing the nature of football at the sport's »»»

CAIRO — Gold surged above $4,300 an ounce following the announcement of a US-Iran peace agreement, as investors rapidly reassessed the outlook for inflation, interest rates and global economic growth after months of geopolitical turmoil. The rally initially appeared counterintuitive. Traditionally,»»»

Atlanta: The man who stymied powerhouse Spain at the World Cup here Monday walked onto the pitch as a 40-year-old journeyman, two weeks away from the expiration of his contract at a second-tier Portuguese club. Josimar Dias - best known by his nickname, Vozinha - and his Cape Verde teammates were m»»»

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories: A young Gazan girl twirls across the floor of a dressmaker's shop, her white dress billowing around her as a shy smile spreads across her face. Trimmed with delicate tulle and topped with a soft veil, the dress looks fit for a celebration. Few would guess that p»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a deal and “immediate and permanent” end to military operations this week. Pakistan signaled it will continue to lay the groundwork for further talks, w»»»

Dubai: The UAE distributed more than Dh46 billion in Value Added Tax and Excise Tax revenues to federal and local governments by the end of 2025, marking a 15% increase from the previous year, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now -»»»

Qatar announced on Monday that it played a pivotal role in bridging “gaps in viewpoints” between Tehran and Washington, helping finalize a landmark settlement that Doha describes as the first step toward a broader regional consensus guaranteeing long-term stability. Speaking to reporters, Qatari Fo»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that as part of an agreement due to be formally signed this week, International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors would be allowed into Iran to oversee the dismantling of its nuclear program. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- U.»»»

RIYADH: Gold is becoming an increasingly deliberate component of central bank reserve strategies as geopolitical tensions, concerns over the concentration of assets in the US dollar, and questions surrounding the resilience of traditional holdings reshape official-sector thinking, analysts told Ara»»»