KABUL, Afghanistan: The Taliban government’s morality police detained about 20 aid workers near the Iran-Afghanistan border because their beards were not long enough, three sources from aid organizations told AFP on Monday. The Taliban authorities in Kabul rule according to a strict interpretation »»»

Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks on the Russian-controlled territory of Crimea, prompting a fuel shortage on the peninsula. The campaign has prompted officials there to halt gasoline sales to the public and has caused a larger threat to Russia's fleet in the Black Sea. FRANCE 24's Monte Fr»»»

Britain's Keir Starmer has announced he's stepping down. The prime minister forced to resign after last month's loses in local elections. Starmer is expected to stay in the role until a new Labour party leader is picked. He is now set to become the country's shortest-serving Labour PM in history.»»»

CAIRO: The Arab League on Monday confirmed Egyptian veteran diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its new chief during a meeting of foreign ministers in Amman, a statement said. Fahmy’s five-year term as secretary general is to begin at the start of July, succeeding Ahmed Aboul Gheit who served two consecutive t»»»

PANAMA CITY: Honduras plans to buy drones from Ukraine for border policing and anti-drug operations, President Nasry Asfura told AFP on Monday. The right-wing leader was in Kiev on Friday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who offered to provide the Central American nation with military tec»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian Arab Republic President Ahmed Al-Sharaa said the Middle East region is going through a sensitive phase, stressing that the change in Syria represents a positive opportunity for the region and that most countries had benefited from this transformation. In a special interview with Al»»»

PANAMA CITY: Honduras plans to buy drones from Ukraine for border policing and anti-drug operations, President Nasry Asfura told AFP on Monday. The right-wing leader was in Kiev on Friday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who offered to provide the Central American nation with military tec»»»

ARLINGTON, Texas: ‌Argentina booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage on Monday as Lionel ​Messi recovered from an early penalty miss to score a record-breaking double in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J. The defending champions broke through before halftime when Messi initiated a sl»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi healthcare provider Burjeel Holdings has set up a $1.5 billion Sukuk programme as it looks to raise funds from international capital markets and support its future expansion plans. The Sharia-compliant bond programme, created through Burjeel Sukuk Limited, has been admitted to »»»

A Turkish-owned, Panama-flagged vessel was attacked this morning (22 June) by an unmanned aerial vehicle off the Port of Chornomorsk of Ukraine, resulting in injuries to two of our citizens in the crew. The condition of our citizens is being closely monitored by our Embassy in Kyiv and Consulate Ge»»»

AMMAN — President of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Khalil Haj Tawfiq, on Sunday evening inaugurated the Jordanian pavilion at the 21st Arab International Food and Packaging Exhibition, “Food Expo 2026”, held at the Fairgrounds in the Syrian capital, Damascus.The five-day exhibition brings t»»»

AMMAN — Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI), Fathi Jaghbir, on Monday called for strengthening economic relations with Pakistan as a “promising” market for Jordanian industrial exports.During a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Jordan, Khurram Sarfraz Khan, Jaghbir said Jordan offer»»»

A fiercely divided Colombia has chosen a new president in a razor-thin runoff that’s already sparking tension across the country. While some celebrate the victory of right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, others are protesting what they see as a dangerous shift to the right.»»»

Colombia on Sunday elected 47-year-old hardliner and millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as the country’s next president just four years after electing Gustavo Petro the first left-wing president in the country's history. De la Espriella won the majority vote and received support from right»»»

Cubans are in the grips of a deepening power and fuel crisis – exacerbated by a US oil blockade launched earlier this year – that has left the country's poorest struggling to cope. FRANCE 24's exclusive report found that residents in Havana are now turning against their own government. Under p»»»

US Vice President JD Vance has said that a first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland had laid a good foundation for reaching a final deal on ending the Middle East war that the US and Israel began in February. Vance's comments came after he met with Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qa»»»

BEIRUT: Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari was received by the Lebanese Minister of Defense Maj. Gen. Michel Menassa at his office in Beirut on Monday. The parties discussed recent developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Eastern P»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia is considering a major expansion of commercial and community activities within public parks, under proposed regulations designed to boost neighbourhood economies, enhance quality of life and support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing»»»

Tunis, June 22 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, delivered a speech on Monday during the consultative meeting of Arab foreign ministers held in Amman, Jordan, stressing that the current regional...»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Brandship, further strengthening support for the Saudi National Championships 2026 and the continued development of motorsport across the Kingdom. Under the agreement, Brandship will join»»»

Rome: The extraordinary general assembly of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), meeting in Rome, elected Giovanni Malago as its new president on Monday. Malago, the former president of the Italian National Olympic Committee and the organizing committee for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria. Messi swept home a low finish in the 38th minute of the Group J game in Arlington, Texas to take his ca»»»

New York, June 22 (SANA) Representatives of Russia, China, Pakistan and Türkiye reaffirmed their support for Syria’s sovereignty, stability and recovery efforts during a United Nations Security Council session on Monday, while calling for an end to repeated Israeli attacks and violations of Syrian »»»

BEIRUT: Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari was received by the Lebanese Minister of Defense Maj. Gen. Michel Menassa at his office in Beirut on Monday. The parties discussed recent developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Eastern P»»»

Finding authentic regional flavors in Riyadh is always exciting, especially when they bring back memories of home. For me, that experience came with Turfah, a takeaway concept specializing in traditional Hijazi-inspired treats and beverages. With the arrival of the Hijri New Year, many families in »»»

This James Webb Space Telescope image shows the giant molecular cloud Orion A, an area of the sky replete with star-forming clouds. Photo courtesy of NASA A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope is giving astronomers a striking look at young stars forming 1,280 light-years from Earth. Webb »»»

The logo of state-owned petroleum company QatarEnergy is shown in front of its headquarters in Doha, Qatar. An explosion at a liquefied natural gas plant in Qatar killed 13 and injured dozens Sunday. Photo by Hannibal Hanschke/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- An explosion at Qatar's largest natural gas plant k»»»

Unemployed Ukrainians should be stripped of access to Germany’s unemployment and welfare benefits system, the leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Soeder, has said. He added that deportations and voluntary departures should be stepped up as part of a cost-cutting scheme. Since the esc»»»

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called on the international community to re-engage in support for the people of Myanmar as his office reported Myanmar's military is responsible for more than 700 civilian deaths over a six month period. File Photo by Salvatore Di Nolfi/EPA June 2»»»

Tata Electronics has confirmed it detected a recent “cybersecurity incident” after researchers reported that a ransomware group, World Leaks, had posted purported design and specification files linked to customers Apple and Tesla. According to security researchers cited by Reuters, the group claims»»»

Damascus, June 22 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extended its solidarity with the sisterly State of Qatar following the tragic incident that occurred at an industrial facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreig»»»

It may seem contradictory, but as more Americans opt to pack heat the crime rates are slowly going down. Is America returning to the days of the duels at high noon? Martin Daley and his girlfriend were walking along a forested footpath on the outskirts of Athens, Georgia one evening when they were »»»

NEW YORK CITY: The Arab Group at the UN has called on the US to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. It argued that the designation, imposed in 1979 while the former Assad regime ruled the country, no longer reflected the realities of the new Syrian state and was hindering its»»»

RIYADH/PARIS: The Esports Foundation has announced that Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, and Theodora will be the headline performers at the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026 at La Seine Musicale, Paris, on July 8. The event will be a highlight of the first international edition of the world’s »»»

DOHA: England and Ghana will battle for top spot in Group L when they meet in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 clash on at Boston Stadium. The match, scheduled for 11:00pm (Qatar time), will be the third fixture in Group L, which also includes Croatia and Panama. Both sides opened their cam»»»

New York, June 22 (SANA) Several members of the United Nations Security Council voiced support for Syria’s efforts to advance stability, transitional justice and regional cooperation during a session Monday devoted to the situation in Syria. U.S. Representative Tammy Bruce said that over the past 1»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will continue to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) according to the same principles, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. Earlier in the day, US Vice President JD Vance said that inspectors from the International Atomic»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is unlikely to change its policy on Ukraine and Russia under a new government, with the country continuing to follow Washington's lead, Richard Balfe, a Conservative member of the UK Parliament's House of Lords, told Sputnik on Monday. "There will be little cha»»»

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Sharjah: Rafid Roadside Assistance, a business unit of Rafid Vehicle Solutions, has doubled the size of its operational fleet since 2020 and delivered more than 170,000 roadside assistance services since its launch in 2019. Rafid Roadside Assistance said it continues to strengthen its service offer»»»

Kinshasa: More than 1,000 Ebola infections have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the latest outbreak has killed more than 250 people so far, official figures showed Monday. The country's National Institute of Public Health (INSP) confirmed 1,003 cases and 254 deaths, with a »»»

MONTREAL: A shooting Monday in a Jewish neighborhood of Montreal left three people dead including the alleged assailant, Canadian police said. There was no immediate word on a motive in the attack, which left one police officer and a citizen dead, and another officer wounded. Police gave no immedia»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday warned that “mass atrocities” could soon be perpetrated in Sudan as paramilitary forces encircle the city of El-Obeid, with Washington echoing fears expressed by the United Nations. The majority-Muslim southern city, in the Kordofan region of Sudan, has been »»»

MONTREAL: A shooting Monday in a Jewish neighborhood of Montreal left three people dead including the alleged assailant, Canadian police said. There was no immediate word on a motive in the attack, which left one police officer and a citizen dead, and another officer wounded. Police gave no immedia»»»

The mining disaster in China’s Shanxi province has rapidly changed conditions on global coking coal markets, creating a potential opportunity for JSW to increase export revenue. After the accident in late May 2026, Chinese authorities suspended operations at 155 mines for safety inspections. Althou»»»

Poland completed 15,275 homes in May 2026, up 3.7% y/y but down 0.6% m/m, according to Statistics Poland. Homes built for sale or rent totaled 9,475, rising 1.9% y/y but falling 2.8% m/m. In January–May 2026, 76,200 homes were completed, 0.5% fewer than a year earlier. Developers delivered 45,700 u»»»

Coworking spaces are increasingly entering the MICE market, which has traditionally been dominated by hotels and conference centers. Thanks to flexible, less formal and more attractive interiors, they are becoming a popular alternative for conferences, workshops and business events. According to Mi»»»

Griffin Capital Partners and PRIMESTAR Group have established Prime Griffin Hotels, a joint venture aimed at building one of the leading hotel platforms in Poland. The new company combines PRIMESTAR’s operational experience with Griffin’s investment, development and asset management expertise. It p»»»

A dispute between Poland’s Supreme Audit Office, NIK, and the Ministry of Finance over the 2025 state budget has reached parliament. NIK claims the government weakened the stabilizing expenditure rule, overstated the spending limit by PLN 77.7 bln and pushed some spending outside the state budget. »»»

Defence.Hub has updated its development plans and capital needs, outlining a three-stage commercialization strategy for its anti-drone technologies. The company plans to launch a detection module in H1 2027, license AI/ML software and sensor fusion technology from 2027, and achieve full operational»»»