Beirut A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the United Kingdom and France visited a number of collective shelters in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Thursday to assess humanitarian conditions and the needs of displaced communities. The delegation included Minister of State for International »»»

Beirut A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the UK and France has visited Lebanon's Disaster Risk Management Unit (DRM Unit) as part of international efforts to strengthen humanitarian support for the Lebanese people. The delegation included Minister of State for International Cooperation of »»»

From the mid-19th century through the dust bowl years of the Great Depression, a new kind of migrant worker became a familiar sight in communities across America. “The Hobo” traces the journeys of these homeless men and women, showing how hobo work was an adaptation to energy transitions and a hars»»»

Beirut: Parliament Speaker of the Lebanese Republic HE Nabih Berri has held talks in Beirut with a joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the United Kingdom and France, focusing on the country's political and security situation. The delegation included Minister of State for International Cooperat»»»

Beirut: A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the United Kingdom and France visited a number of collective shelters in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Thursday to assess humanitarian conditions and the needs of displaced communities. The delegation included Minister of State for International»»»

PARIS: Strategic resilience emerged as a defining theme on the opening day of Vision Golfe 2026, as French and Gulf policymakers, business leaders, investors and innovators gathered in Paris to explore new avenues for cooperation in an increasingly complex global environment. Held under the theme “»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has celebrated the achievements of 138 medical residents during a dedicated convocation ceremony for physicians who have successfully completed their residency training programs. Held at HMC's Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center, the ceremony»»»

Argentina is preparing to launch South America's first citizenship-by-investment program. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Argentina is preparing to launch South America's first citizenship-by-investment program, an initiative that would allow foreign nationals to app»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Thursday a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping in which the Chinese leader noted that he attached great significance to development of Sino-Serbian relations and that, during Vucic's recent visit to China, he had been impressed by the S»»»

Peruvian President José María Balcázar confirmed Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru during the first half of November. File Photo by Jose Sena Goulao/EPA June 18 (UPI) -- Peruvian President José María Balcázar confirmed Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru during the first half of N»»»

TYRE, Lebanon: Adnan Kaour returned on Thursday to check on his home in southern Lebanon ‘s coastal city of Tyre — once known as an idyllic summer getaway spot — just a week after Israel issued warnings for all of its residents to evacuate. The warnings were followed by sweeping airstrikes on the c»»»

There is no better testament to the work of the Interior Ministry, said Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev in a Facebook post, referring to a complaint filed by Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski against him. Earlier in the day, the MRF announced that a lawyer for leader D»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron courted his US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 on Wednesday by opening the gilded gates of Versailles, a move that underscored his trademark blend of symbolism and diplomacy. While allies hailed the summit's success, analysts said Macron still faces the challenge»»»

Protesters on June 17 blocked copper concentrate exports from Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) giant Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. The Anglo-Australian miner confirmed shipments were disrupted in a statement posted on Facebook. The demonstration was organised by the Radical Reform Movement. Mini»»»

The Philippines is a unique nation. It has more than 116.8 million people inhabiting a huge land area (300,000 km2), 10 times bigger than Belgium, spread across 7,641 islands. The country has nearly four times the population of Canada, living across vastly different geographic and developmental cha»»»

New Delhi In a significant boost to India's higher education credentials, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has secured the 118th position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, emerging as the country's highest-ranked institution for the second consecutive year. The prestigious glo»»»

WARSAW: Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting in broad daylight a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin and believe there is a likely link to a foreign intelligence service, top officials said Thursday. The killing is the latest act which Polish author»»»

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks at an education roundtable on June 11. The department announced Tuesday that it's moving four segments to other agencies. Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The Department of Education will shift two of its major departments, civil»»»

Education Minister Georgi Valchev on Thursday warned of widening disparities across Bulgaria's education system, describing the growing gap between high-performing schools and those failing to provide adequate preparation as one of the sector's most serious challenges. Speaking at the National Meet»»»

Dubai: The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for the UAE, removing its warning against all but essential travel, while continuing to caution that the wider regional security situation remains unpredictable. The move is expected to come as a welcome»»»

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Vice President for Banking Matteo Patrone and Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Economy, Investments and Industry Minister Alexander Poulev opened EBRD's Tech Sofia technology hub on Thursday. EBRD Tech Sofia will support the institution's »»»

BELGRADE - The Independent State of Samoa has confirmed its participation in Specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade, the EXPO 2027 enterprise announced on Thursday. Samoa is the 139th country to have confirmed its participation in the event. As one of the most authentic Pacific states, under the theme of R»»»

Doha, Qatar: Within Education City, the arts are embedded across galleries, public spaces, academic institutions, architecture, and everyday experiences to inspire learning, spark connection, and deepen understanding of the world. And as this landscape continues to grow, Qatar Foundation has launch»»»

LuLu Hypermarket was officially recognized as a key success partner by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development at the closing ceremony of the Social Security Beneficiaries Empowerment Forums. The high-profile event, held under the patronage of the ministry, celebrated nationwide deve»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) and Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Doha Diamond League Mohammed Issa Al Fadala confirmed that preparations have been completed for the event, which will kick off Friday at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium at Qatar Sports Club. »»»

RIYADH: For the first time in their young lives, Filipino twins Olivia and Gianna Manuel are one step closer to experiencing the world on their own. The two-year-old sisters, who were born joined at the chest and abdomen, were successfully separated on Thursday in a complex operation carried out by»»»

Rewind almost a century, to the 1930s, and the FIFA World Cup had no need to produce an official song or fashion a unified sonic identity. This was a purely sporting event, shaped by the era's politics and communication methods. Match results were printed in newspapers, and fans followed the games »»»

With the quiet force of history turning a page, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that the United States and Iran—adversaries locked in decades of hostility—had reached an agreement that promises not just a cessation of hostilities but a redefinition of the strategic landscape of th»»»

The Labour and Social Policy Ministry’s priority remains to preserve the system’s capacity and support the staff who work directly with the most vulnerable citizens every day, Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Thursday, as quoted by the Ministry. She was speaking to employees of the Social Assista»»»

Adnan Kaour returned on Thursday to check on his home in southern Lebanon's coastal city of Tyre — once known as an idyllic summer getaway spot — just a week after Israel issued warnings for all of its residents to evacuate. The warnings were followed by sweeping airstrikes on the city. What Kaour »»»

Hotspot Workhub, one of Romania’s leading flexible workspace operators, has renewed and expanded its presence within The Mark, the landmark office project owned by CPI Property Group. The move reinforces its long-term commitment to one of Bucharest’s most prominent office destinations. iO Partners »»»

The US and Iran have signed an agreement paving the way to an end of the war between the two countries and starting a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal. Although US President Donald Trump has hailed the deal a success, it has been met with criticism as many denounce concessions made to»»»

BENGHAZI: Libya ‌has successfully drilled a well in its Al-Khair oilfield with production ​rates of 3,209 barrels per day and 1.948 million cubic feet of associated gas per day, the state-owned firm NOC said on Thursday. The NOC said in a ‌statement that ‌the tests ​of ‌the ⁠initial well, ​drilled »»»

Adnan Kaour returned on Thursday to check on his home in southern Lebanon's coastal city of Tyre — once known as an idyllic summer getaway spot — just a week after Israel issued warnings for all of its residents to evacuate. The warnings were followed by sweeping airstrikes on the city. What Kaour »»»

RIYADH: Social entrepreneurship — the creation of businesses willing to tackle social, cultural, or environmental challenges — can play a major role in Saudi Arabia’s development, experts in the nonprofit sector told an event in Riyadh this week. The Social Entrepreneurship Week organized by the En»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have recovered cash lost by an Arab tourist in a shopping centre and transferred it to her bank account in her home country, locating it within two hours and reaching her shortly after she had already left the UAE. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now »»»

In a show of the pragmatic good relations that continue between Russia and Uzbekistan, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin praised the economic and trade ties between the two countries at the plenary session of the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) on June 17. “Russia is amo»»»

The summer tourist season has officially opened on Jahorina today, offering a variety of activities and benefits over the next three months. Director of the Olympic Center “Jahorina” Igor Žiljak said that a 50 percent discount has been prepared for citizens of all former Yugoslav countries for this»»»

Tunis, June 18, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ministry of the Interior has launched a new digital service allowing Tunisians living abroad to renew their passports without returning to the country, including while travelling aboard the Carthage and Tanit...»»»

BELGRADE - An exhibition of Xinhua News Agency photos documenting the history of the friendship between Serbia and China was ceremonially opened at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Belgrade on Thursday. The ceremony was also attended by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Chinese Ambassador to Bel»»»

The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, one of the most widely recognised higher education league tables globally, has published its latest rankings for 2027. Ten Hungarian universities were included in this year’s list, but the results reveal a challenging year for the country’s h»»»

DUBAI: On March 6, at the height of the US-Iran war, President Donald Trump delivered an ultimatum to Tehran. “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” he declared, signalling confidence that overwhelming military pressure would force Iran to capitulate. More than three mont»»»

Dubai: For Lumia Khan, the UAE is not a place she moved to, it is the only home she has ever truly known. The Pakistani expat and founder and CEO of Furrari Events and Marketing has spent all 40 years of her life in the Emirates. Her father first moved to the UAE more than 50 years ago, becoming pa»»»

Dubai: Meet Vega and Kuda. Two specially trained dogs are preparing for a journey from London to Zimbabwe — not as pets, but as part of a conservation mission to help track poachers and protect endangered wildlife. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Emirates SkyCargo anno»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport took part in the 29th extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Transport Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held via videoconference. The ministers in attendance discussed the implementation of the directives of the GCC country leaders du»»»

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO the Pentagon will conduct a review of its force presence in Europe within the next six months. The review will depend on how fast European NATO allies take responsibility for their own security. This comes on the back of a G7 summit deemed a success, as T»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3899 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»

Talks between President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, have concluded as part of his first official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. They discussed the development of cooperation between the two countries. Sadyr Japarov stated that Kyrgyzstan vi»»»

The solution enables the rapid alerting of certified Red Cross volunteers located nearby, transforming a residential management application into an active community safety tool. Developed by Realtynno in partnership with Cosmopolis and the Romanian Red Cross, the new feature expands the role of res»»»

Amazon UAE’s Prime Day returns from June 24-30, kicking off summer with millions of exclusive deals for Prime members on www.amazon.ae/primeday. This year’s event brings together deep discounts across more than 30 product categories from top local and international brands, in addition to deals on t»»»