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»»»

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.»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The municipal enterprise Bishkekzelenkhoz plans to improve the capital’s Oak Park for almost 40 million soms. A tender has been announced, according to data posted on the public procurement portal. According to the requirements, the contractor shall carry out a comprehensive renovation of the area »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s latest foreign investment surge is expected to create thousands of new employment opportunities, with 38,918 jobs linked to new greenfield FDI projects in 2025 — an 18.8 per cent increase from the previous year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The emirat»»»

Shin Bet chief David Zini warned in closed forums recently about a potential mass attack on the southern city of Eilat resembling the Hamas invasion of October 7, 2023, the Haaretz daily reported on Monday, citing several unnamed security sources. Zini’s remarks lie on the top of Zionist reports ab»»»

Russia is pressing the enemy along the entire line of contact in the Special Military Operation zone, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with graduates of higher military schools. “Our guys are pressing them, pressing them along all sectors of the line of contact—across the entire f»»»

A boy cools off outside the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum in Spain's Basque Country on Tuesday as temperatures soared to 104 degrees Farenheit. Average highs for June in the Bilboa metro area are normally in the low 70s Fahrenheit. Photo by Miguel Tona/EPA June 23 (UPI) -- Europe was bracing Tuesday for»»»

DUBAI: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have discussed post-UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon after some European countries have expressed support for an international force to replace the UN peacekeepers. Deployed in 1978 and significantly re»»»

LONDON: Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that “there’s no chance I would support the Republican Party” ahead of the November midterm elections, dismissing the political affiliation he’s defended as a pundit for decades, including as one of Fox News Channel’s most p»»»

NEW DELHI: It is 5 a.m. and Algarathnam Natarajan is already in his van, fitted with two large water containers, ready to drive through Delhi’s poor neighborhoods and refill the earthen water pots he has installed there. This has been his daily routine throughout the summer for the past decade. Wit»»»

Seoul: Seoul stocks plunged nearly 10 percent on Tuesday as foreign investors sold semiconductor and large-cap shares amid profit-taking, while weakness in US technology stocks from the previous session also weighed on sentiment. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 910.71 p»»»

PANAMA CITY - Secretary General of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dusan Kozarev met on Tuesday in Panama City with Ambassador Noemí Espinoza Madrid, Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), to discuss participation of Caribbean states in EXPO 2027. "The meeting took »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Red Sea Authority has issued a yacht chartering license to One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Ltd. Co. as part of its efforts to regulate and strengthen the coastal tourism sector in the Red Sea, while improving service quality, environmental protection, and investment growth. T»»»

Pune: A death initially believed to be a tragic trekking accident has turned into a chilling murder case, with police alleging that a bride-to-be and her lover conspired to kill her fiancé by pushing him into a 400-foot gorge at a popular hill fort near Pune. Ketan Agrawal, a director in his family»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called again for his country to increase its military autonomy and reduce its reliance on support from the United States, according to a statement released on Tuesday by his office. "I deeply appreciate the support we have received from our American friends»»»

A human rights watchdog and child advocacy organizations revealed disturbing details about conditions at a juvenile correctional institution. At a news conference at the BTA National Press Club Tuesday, they said that a year after authorities were alerted to complaints of violence, sexual abuse and»»»

The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) has terminated a procurement procedure for the design of a national children's hospital due to restrictive and disproportionate requirements for potential bidders, the regulator said on Tuesday. The Commission ruled on a complaint filed by Cabano P»»»

Mumbai, India: Long-awaited monsoon rains arrived in India's financial capital Mumbai on Tuesday, cooling weeks of blazing heat despite persistent fears of water shortages with total rainfall so far staying below the long-term average. Hundreds of millions of people in India rely on the annual mons»»»