By UPI StaffFamilies pray at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa-Prefecture, Japan, on Monday, for the Battle of Okinawa 81st Anniversary. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki attended a service for the anniversary on Tuesday. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae T»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which he conveyed his sincere condolences over the victims of the incident at a factory in the Ras Laffan industrial»»»

Berlin: Germany will raise its retirement age gradually beyond 67, abolish early retirement and expand compulsory pension contributions under a set of new recommendations backed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday. Germany, like many industrialised economies, is struggling with an ageing popula»»»

Arab Finance: Ora Developers Egypt has signed agreements with Crimson, Tipsy Camel, and Elevate Gym to begin operations along the beachfront at Silversands North Coast, marking a new phase in the activation of the destination’s beachfront facilities, as per an emailed press release. Crimson will op»»»

Paris, France: At least 37 commodity carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a record level since the start of the Middle East war in late February, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler. AXSMarine, another shipping data provider which tracks transits by commercial vess»»»

BANJALUKA - Serbian PM Djuro Macut was inaugurated as a foreign member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Republika Srpska (ANURS) in Banjaluka on Tuesday. "At a meeting with President of ANURS Academician Dragoljub Mirjanic, it was emphasised that the inauguration of Professor Djuro Macut, MD,»»»

Tunis, June 23 (TAP) – Tunisia could benefit from Canada’s Generalized System of Preferences to secure tariff exemptions or reduced duties on Tunisian exports, helping boost bilateral trade, said Minister of Trade Samir Abid.Speaking at a meeting on...»»»

The growing deficit in the Public Social Insurance budget creates a risk to the fiscal sustainability of the social insurance system and a risk of increasing social security contributions or taxes, said Bulgaria’s Fiscal Council in an opinion in connection with a report on the implementation of the»»»

Meeting here on Tuesday, Bulgaria's National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) failed to reach agreement on civil servants' social and health insurance contributions. The Government, the trade unions and the employers remained divided over a bill amending the Social Insurance Code moved by »»»

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered at least 73,000 Palestinian civilians and injured at least 173,388 others since the beginning of the genocide that the Israeli occupation has been committing against the Gaza Strip in October 2023. The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said in a»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for public discussion a draft resolution approving an official list of municipal solid waste types. The document is intended to clearly define, for the first time, which categories of waste fall under municipal responsibility and must be collecte»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s first government-backed retail Sukuk is now open for investment, with residents and citizens able to subscribe from Dh1,000 after the Ministry of Finance announced the offering details. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The two-year Sovereign Retail T-Su»»»

The Israeli occupation entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confronts one of the most complex crises of his political career as disputes over ultra-Orthodox military exemptions, negotiations over dissolving the Knesset, internal battles within Likud, and a growing constitutional confrontation»»»

Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as the post-UNIFIL phase in southern Lebanon, in a phone call on Tuesday. During the call, the two presidents also reviewed bilateral relations and ongoing »»»

Diplomatic representatives and experts discussed the achievements of Bulgaria’s chairmanship of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) (2025–2026) at a public discussion held at the Diplomatic Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Sofia on Tuesday. Through its hosting of t»»»

AMMAN: One person died and eight others were injured ​after a stampede during a crowded gathering of fans in central Amman to watch Jordan’s World Cup match against Algeria early on Tuesday, Jordan News ‌Agency reported ‌citing the ​country’s ‌Public ⁠Security ​Directorate (PSD). The incident ⁠occu»»»

BRUSSELS: Authorities in ‌eastern and western Libya have intensified a crackdown on migrants and refugees in the last month with mass arrests, detentions and expulsions, Amnesty International said ​on Tuesday, accusing the EU of complicity in abuse. Libya, where control is split between rival weste»»»

Israeli machinegun fire killed two people and wounded a third on Tuesday in southern Lebanon, state media reported, despite a reduction in hostilities there following the declaration of a new ceasefire. Two young men were killed and a third was injured when Israeli forces opened machine-gun fire to»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has told Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea that the U.S.' talks with Iran regarding Lebanon do not aim to give Tehran any role in determining Lebanon's future or influencing its decisions, but to ensure that Iran pressures Hezbollah to abide by its commitments and obl»»»

JEDDAH: Further visa liberalization, including expanding e-visa access and reducing costs, could help Saudi Arabia attract more visitors and build a self-sustaining tourism sector, according to an economist. Speaking during a panel at the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, Scott Livermore, chief »»»

BELGRADE - An agreement on structured transfer of knowledge and an observation programme between EXPO 2027 Belgrade and EXPO 2030 Riyadh was signed in Belgrade on Tuesday to enable experience-sharing and implementation of the best practices in preparation and execution of specialised expos. The agr»»»

RIYADH: King Salman chaired on Tuesday a cabinet session in Jeddah, during which ministers reviewed recent regional and international developments. During the session, the council of ministers reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting security, stability and humanitarian efforts worldwide.»»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has announced the details of its second children’s festival, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. More than 73 events including interactive workshops, performances, storytelling sessions and art exhibits will make up the cultural ce»»»

JEDDAH: Jeddah Transport Co. and Full Cycle have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a framework for cooperation on parking and transport services for events across Jeddah. The agreement covers support services including crowd management, traffic control, event mobility, operational a»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s public sector is preparing for a future where artificial intelligence not only automates routine tasks but also actively supports decision-making, workforce planning and organisational operations, prompting a renewed focus on governance, accountability and human oversight. The Dubai »»»

Dubai: A Class 12 Commerce student from Ranchi has achieved the rare feat of scoring a perfect 500 out of 500 in the CBSE board examinations after a re-evaluation of her answer sheets increased her marks by 24 points. Also Read: CBSE Class 12 results update: Verification and re-evaluation results r»»»

Kinshasa: Yam gratin, safou-fruit butter and caterpillar sauce: in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country not usually associated with haute cuisine, a new generation of chefs is putting a gourmet spin on traditional recipes. Far from the conflicts that plague the vast African country's east an»»»

A Sudanese woman and her four children died after a fire broke out in their apartment in the Dar Al Baida neighbourhood of Riyadh, local media and community sources said. The woman, who was in the ninth month of pregnancy, and her two sons and two daughters died from suffocation after the blaze swe»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Special Olympics delegation concluded its participation in the 10th Special Olympics Middle East and North Africa Regional Beach Games, held in Hammamet, Tunisia, from June 16-22, winning two silver medals and securing a fourth-place finish. The Kingdom competed in three sports: u»»»

VILNIUS: Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė and her cabinet stepped down Tuesday after changes to the ruling coalition, setting the stage for the Baltic country’s third prime minister in two years and an incoming government that has pledged to pursue a more pragmatic relationship with China a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 3rd Hamba Indian Mango Exhibition, organized by the Celebrations Committee of the Private Engineering Office in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of India to the State of Qatar at Souq Waqif's Eastern Square, has achieved remarkable success during its first five days, re»»»

Dubai: The General Command of Sharjah Police issued an alert on the evening of Tuesday, June 23, around 4 pm, warning motorists of heavy traffic congestion on Emirates Street. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a post shared via the force's offici»»»

MORONI: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition has launched its rehabilitation and social reintegration program in Moroni in the Union of the Comoros. It forms part of the coalition’s Rehabilitation and Reintegration Initiative for Individuals with Extremist Ideologies and Terrorist Behav»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that Israel is "standing against Iran and its proxies." "We have dealt them blows. It is not over yet, but it depends on our strength. Where we will be 30 years from now depends on our strength. Therefore, what we are doing right now is buil»»»

Damascus, June 23 (SANA) Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received a Mauritanian delegation headed by Mauritanian Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug at Tishreen Palace in Damascus on Tuesday for talks on bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation be»»»

Oman and Iran will study the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz and the costs to be charged for services provided, they said in a joint statement Tuesday, insisting on sovereignty over the vital waterway. The two countries emphasized "their sovereignty and sovereign rights over their ter»»»

At least five people died in France on Sunday and Monday as temperatures topped 42°C (107.6°F) in parts of the country in the midst of a severe heatwave gripping much of Europe. Among the victims were two children, aged two and four, who were found dead in their family car in the southern town of C»»»

A Tennessee woman stopped at an Ohio gas station en route to her family reunion and scored a $500,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket. Photo courtesy of the Ohio Lottery June 22 (UPI) -- A Tennessee woman stopped at an Ohio gas station en route to her family reunion and scored a $500,000 pr»»»

June 22 (UPI) -- A professional reptile wrangler was called to a Queensland, Australia, home where a large snake was found hiding behind the living room TV. Stuart McKenzie of Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7 was called out to a home where a snake found its way inside. "This snake wanted to watch»»»

New Delhi: India is preparing a mission to recover the remains of an Everest climber known for three decades as "Green Boots" after DNA testing confirmed he was an Indian soldier, documents seen by AFP show. The frozen body has become one of the most recognisable landmarks on Everest, which straddl»»»

On International Olympic Day, President Iliana Iotova honoured Tuesday the students with the best results in the Presidential Test, part of the Sport with the President initiative. The Presidential Test is a set of seven exercises which test strength, stamina, speed and agility. The official ceremo»»»

The 12th meeting of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek Intergovernmental Commission was held in Cholpon-Ata. Following the meeting, the parties confirmed plans to increase mutual trade turnover to $2 billion by 2030 and signed a new package of cooperation agreements. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported.»»»

Residents of Batken have been temporarily left without centralized water supply following a strong mudflow that occurred in the city on June 22. According to local authorities, heavy rainfall combined with a subsequent power outage prevented sufficient water accumulation in city reservoirs, resulti»»»

RIYADH: Inside an industrial warehouse located 150 km north of the Saudi capital, automated systems now lead storage and retrieval operations, replacing the forklifts and manual labor that once managed day-to-day activities. Storage capacity within the same floor space has risen significantly compa»»»

HURLINGHAM - Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic will face Russian Karen Khachanov in an exhibition match on Wednesday, the organisers of the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic tournament have announced. The Hurligham tournament will be Djokovic's last test before Wimbledon, which begins on»»»

Doha: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani attended on Tuesday a graduation ceremony for the 26th cohort of national service recruits at the National Service Academy. The graduates completed a year-long training program »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump insisted on Tuesday that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspections ​long into the future, despite statements from Iran that it has not done so. “Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!),” he»»»

Vilnius: Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene announced her resignation on Tuesday, triggering the formation of a new government following changes within the ruling coalition. Following the resignation, President Gitanas Nauseda will have 15 days to nominate a candidate for prime minister, who »»»

Singapore: Gold prices fell more than 2% on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US dollar on expectations of US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes this year, while investors assessed US-Iran talks. Global stocks also declined amid concerns over AI-related share valuations and expectations of higher int»»»

Doha, Qatar: CNN’s flagship events series Global Perspectives will take place in Doha on October 29, convening dignitaries, political and business leaders and visionaries for important conversations on geopolitics, technology, media and culture. Global Perspectives: In Doha marks the first time tha»»»