Alarming: Hungary is warming up faster than almost everywhere in Europe
Hungary is warming at an alarming pace, with climate experts warning that the country’s central regions have become some of the fastest-heating areas in Europe over the past three decades. Hungary is warming way too quickly According to renowned climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, a professor at »»»
Extension of Swedish Autoliv groups production site in El Fahs, inaugurated
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - Infrastructure and Housing Minister and acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Salah Zouari chaired the inauguration ceremony on Thursday in El Fahs (Zaghouan governorate), for the extension of the production site of...»»»
GCC, US reaffirm alliance after Iran deal, back Syria and Gaza plan
Dubai: Foreign ministers from the GCC countries and the US reaffirmed their strategic partnership on Thursday and welcomed mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan that helped secure a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. In a joint statement issued after the GCC-US Ministerial»»»
Saudi Arabia moves from AI investment to implementation
ALKHOBAR: For much of the past decade, Saudi Arabia’s artificial intelligence ambitions have been focused on building the foundations. The Kingdom has invested heavily in cloud infrastructure, data centers, digital transformation programs and national AI initiatives under Vision 2030, as government»»»
At least 188 dead in Venezuela earthquake, many more injured, missing - UPI.com
Members of Venezuela's Civil Defense team remove debris and search for survivors at buildings collapsed during the earthquakes in Chacao in eastern Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday. Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday. Photo by Boris Vegraga/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- Large»»»
Qatar Toy Festival 2026 returns bigger than ever with new immersive zones and experiences
DOHA: Qatar Toy Festival returns this year bigger than ever, with the introduction of new zones and experiences. The festival, organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration with Spacetoon Group under the theme “More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun”, will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Conven»»»
Israeli army says killed Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon
The Israeli army said it had killed several suspected Hezbollah operatives on Thursday in two separate incidents around the so-called "security zone" its occupying forces have established in southern Lebanon. In the first case, the military said soldiers "identified five Hezbollah terrorists who po»»»
Video| Hezbollah’s High-quality Missiles Strike Israeli Enemy’s Soldiers and Vehicles in South Lebanon
Hezbollah Military Media releases a video that shows footage from the Islamic Resistance’s targeting on 14-06-2026 of gatherings of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in southern Lebanon with high-quality missiles. Source: Al-Manar English Website»»»
US experts credit Qatar's mediation with helping secure US-Iran ceasefire
Washington: American experts have praised the State of Qatar's diplomatic efforts in helping to secure a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, saying the Gulf state's mediation played a significant role in reducing tensions and bringing the two sides closer to an agreement. Speaking to Qata»»»
Flag-raising ceremony on National Armys 70th anniversary
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - An official military flag-raising ceremony was held on Thursday morning at the Kasbah Square in Tunis, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Tunisian National Army.The ceremony was chaired by...»»»
Syrian-UAE talks explore logistics corridor linking Syrian ports to Gulf via Iraq
Damascus, June.26 (SANA) Syrian and Emirati officials discussed plans to establish a logistics corridor linking Syrian ports with Gulf markets through Iraq, as part of efforts to strengthen regional trade and transport connectivity. Qutaiba Badawi, Chairman of Syria’s General Authority for Land and»»»
Venezuela Hit by Strongest Earthquake in Over a Century
Two powerful quakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck just 40 seconds apart. At least 188 people have died and 1520 are injured, according to the latest reports. Rescue teams continue to search through the rubble for the missing.AmericasStrongest Earthquakes in Century Strike Venezuela: What Is Know»»»
Supreme Court shoots down cancer lawsuits against Roundup manufacturer - UPI.com
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Monsanto, the manufacturer of the weedkiller Roundup, does not have to comply with state laws to include a cancer warning on the product's label because the EPA has said it is not required to do so. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI. | License Photo June 25 (UP»»»
From TikTok to courtroom: jail for death threat in live broadcast dispute
Ras Al Khaimah: A Ras Al Khaimah court has sentenced a TikTok user to three months in prison and fined another Dh1,000 after a livestream dispute escalated into insults, harassment and a death threat, reinforcing that misconduct on social media platforms can carry serious criminal consequences. The»»»
Israeli army is reducing its forces in southern Lebanon: military radio - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli army is reducing its forces in southern Lebanon: military radio 25-06-2026 19:36 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli army is reducin»»»
France, Italy want to set up multinational coalition to succeed UNIFIL
France and Italy want to set up a multinational coalition to succeed the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. "We want to launch a coalition for the post-UNIFIL arrangement, obviously in coordination with the European Union and the United Na»»»
Qatar Police Academy highlights importance of institutional cooperation in crime prevention
Doha, Qatar: The Police Academy, represented by the Security Research and Studies Center, in cooperation with Al Rayyan Security Department, organized a seminar titled “Institutional Integration in Crime Prevention”, aimed at strengthening partnerships among national institutions, supporting the cr»»»
ARP participates in 8th Conference of Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments
Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - A delegation of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) is participating in the 8th Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments, organised in Cairo on June 24-27.The delegation is led...»»»
Binance to suspend crypto services in several EU countries
London: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said Thursday it will suspend services in several European countries from next week as it has been unable secure regulatory approval to operate in the European Union. Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, said it had applied for auth»»»
Jordan sends 20 trucks of humanitarian relief to Lebanon
LONDON: Jordan dispatched a convoy of 20 relief trucks to Lebanon on Thursday as part of its efforts to support the country. It was the ninth aid convoy organized by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, in cooperation with the Jordan Armed Forces, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the World Fo»»»
Three killed in Israeli strike on Zawtar-Mayfadoun road
An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three people on Thursday, Lebanese state media reported, despite a lull in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said "three people were killed and one person was wounded when an enemy drone targ»»»
Israel says no timeframe for troop withdrawal from Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
Israel said Thursday that it had set no timetable for withdrawing its forces from Lebanon, Gaza and Syria, as Israeli and Lebanese officials engaged in U.S.-brokered talks in Washington. The Israeli military has launched widespread airstrikes in Lebanon and sent troops into the country's south afte»»»
Sputnik Plays Key Role in Refuting Western Narratives — Expert
On the 85th anniversary of Sovinformburo’s founding, Dr. Gerar Deeb, an international relations researcher and an expert on Russian affairs from Beirut, conveyed his congratulations to Sputnik's parent media group Rossiya Segodnya. "Western actors sought to exert influence through visual and audio »»»
Earthquake exposes Venezuela's strained rescue system - UPI.com
Members of Venezuela's Civil Defense remove debris and search for survivors at buildings collapsed during the earthquakes in the municipality of Chacao in eastern Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday. Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday. Photo by Boris Vegraga/EPA June»»»
Netherlands chase top spot as Tunisia play for pride
DOHA: As the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage approaches its conclusion, the Netherlands and Tunisia meet in a Group F encounter with important objectives on the line in Kansas City. The Dutch are aiming to secure top spot and build momentum ahead of the knockout rounds, while Tunisia are determined»»»
Qatar looks forward to hosting DPoA MTR for least developed countries in March
New York: The State of Qatar has affirmed its aspiration to host the High-Level Midterm Review Meeting of the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA MTR) in March 2027, as a positive step to enhance cooperation with the least developed countries and support their efforts in addressing challenges. This came»»»
The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete, and the drama is just getting started
FLORIDA, USA: It’s halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone. Wednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament — technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now in the books and 50 remaining before a World Cup champion are crowned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19»»»
Tunisia’s short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctions
TUNIS: Tunisia’s humiliating exit from the 2026 World Cup after two heavy losses against Sweden and Japan delt a blow to Eagles of Carthage fans, who say it laid bare years of dysfunction within the football federation. The team, which had made history in 1978 by becoming the first African nation t»»»
US experts credit Qatar's mediation with helping secure US-Iran ceasefire
WASHINGTON: American experts have praised the State of Qatar's diplomatic efforts in helping to secure a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, saying the Gulf state's mediation played a significant role in reducing tensions and bringing the two sides closer to an agreement. Speaking to Qata»»»
Military-Technical Cooperation Discussed with Germany
Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and German Ambassador to Bulgaria Irene Maria Plank discussed opportunities to expand military-technical cooperation between the two countries. They talked about projects for Bulgaria to acquire IRIS-T air and missile defence systems, prospects for additional finan»»»
MOI launches awareness exhibition marking International Day against drug abuse
Doha: The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Drug Enforcement, today launched an awareness exhibition marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse, held this year under the theme "An Aware Community... A Safe Nation". The event coincides with the Arab and GCC Weeks »»»
Briton Onley out of Tour de France with shoulder injury
PARIS: Briton Oscar Onley, who finished fourth in the race last year, has been forced to pull out of next month’s Tour de France due to a shoulder injury, his team said on Thursday. Onley, who has had a season disrupted by injuries and illness, dislocated his shoulder in a crash during the Tour Auv»»»
Minister of Investment highlights transport cooperation during Higer Bus plant visit
AMMAN — Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh has concluded on Thursday a working visit to China that included a series of high-level meetings with economic institutions, Chinese and international companies and field visits to industrial and technology projects.At the conclusion of the visit, Abu »»»
Easyjet rejects latest takeover bid but leaves door ajar
LONDON — British no-frills airline EasyJet rejected on Thursday a fourth informal takeover proposal from a US private equity firm, but left the door open to possible talks on a higher offer.EasyJet said the latest offer from Castlelake of 6.50 sterling pounds per share, still totalling about 5 bill»»»
IPI rises 0.04%, PPI falls 0.34% in first four months of 2026 — DoS
AMMAN — Jordan's Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 0.04 per cent during the first four months of 2026, driven by stronger mining and electricity production, while the Industrial Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 0.34 per cent, according to the Department of Statistics (DoS) data released o»»»
Focus - Immigrants fear ICE: World Cup fan deported after FIFA match last summer speaks out
A father of three who was seized by ICE at a FIFA match last summer – at the very same stadium where the World Cup final will take place – is warning immigrant fans of the risks they are taking if they attend World Cup games in the United States. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier, Yves Schaeffner and»»»
US and Iran clash over Hormuz transit fees
The US and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s move to levy a toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Washington has insisted that Tehran cannot impose transit fees, while Iran argues it can levy charges for services provided. Iran intends to introduce a system of maritime fees in the strait, af»»»
Middle East live: IDF will only withdraw from Lebanon after Hezbollah disarms, Israel says
Israel said Thursday that it would only withdraw its forces from south Lebanon after Hezbollah was disarmed. Earlier, an Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three people, Lebanese state media reported, making it the third deadly incident since Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the»»»
EU commission cites ‘no overriding public interest’ to keep Gaza reports secret, on day UN calls out genocide
On the same day that the UN human rights office called out genocide in Gaza, the European Commission told me there was no public interest in releasing 17 documents on funding reports it wants to keep secret on the enclave. The refusal was signed on Tuesday (23 June) by Michael Karnitschnig, the act»»»
Tête à tête - Ebola outbreak 'serious' but not 'out of control', head of Africa CDC says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Dr Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa CDC, said the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is "serious" but not "out of control". He warned that "no one is safe" if it is not stopped at the source and argued that the West would already have a vaccine if the disease had struck t»»»
Down to Earth - French co-op on a mission to prove organic farming can feed the world
Many people assume that organic agriculture is expensive and hard to produce on a massive scale. But a group of 10 farmers in France's western Vendée region want to prove that chemical-free farming can feed a whole country. Their co-operative is 100 percent organic and local. Their vegetables are s»»»
French connections - Paris neighbourhoods: The dynamic 10th arrondissement
In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Located in the heart of the Right Bank, it’s one of the most vibrant parts of the capital. A lot of people enter Paris through the dixième, thank»»»
Entre Nous - French banquets: Fun party or culture war?
With summer in full swing in France, we take a look at the French festive spirit and how traditional banquets are creating controversy, with reports of racist slurs and Nazi salutes at the events. We also discuss how other gatherings, like free parties and raves, are coming under scrutiny, amidst c»»»
‘Like working in a kettle’: France’s overcrowded prisons swelter under historic heatwave
The deadly heatwave sweeping France has once again exposed the structural problems of the country’s chronically overcrowded prisons, with groups of three or four detainees crammed into airless cells built to hold a lone prisoner. Analysts and prison staff alike have criticised a penal system that c»»»
Saudi Arabia halts travel to and entry from three African countries over Ebola
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, and halted the issuance of visas and entry for travellers arriving from the three countries as part of precautionary measures against the spread of the Ebola virus. The measures als»»»
Budget deficit after 5 months is half compared to the previous year, from 3.35% to 1.75% of GDP
“The budget execution figures for the first five months confirm the consistency with which we have managed public finances. The deficit has been reduced by nearly half compared to the same period in 2025, from 3.35% to 1.75% of GDP. This is a positive sign, especially since the adjustment was not a»»»
Qatar Shura Council, Azerbaijan Parliament discuss further bilateral cooperation
Baku: Qatar's Shura Council and Azerbaijan's Parliament held official talks in Baku on Thursday, focusing on ways to deepen bilateral relations and enhance parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The talks were co-chaired by Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim and Sp»»»
Europe swelters as heatwave affects more than 100 million people from Spain to Germany
At least 101 million Europeans will experience temperatures above 35C on Thursday, as Spanish and French authorities begin to tally the deaths linked to the heatwave. At least 101 million Europeans were forecast to swelter in temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, as scores of people were thought to»»»
Poland, Ukraine strike conciliatory tone at reconstruction conference
A landmark conference on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction opened on Thursday in Poland without President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is snubbing the event over a diplomatic row with ally Warsaw and weeks of squabbling over historical differences. Kyiv sent Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instead »»»