Gold shoppers face higher rates after Dubai prices rebound from last week’s lows.
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai jumped on Monday, reversing last week’s drop and pushing retail rates back near the levels seen earlier this month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»
World Leaders Welcome MoU Ending US-Imposed War on Iran
A wave of international acclaim swept across the global stage Sunday as world leaders welcomed the landmark memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, hailing the agreement that brings an immediate and permanent end to what many described as the US‑Israeli war of aggression aga»»»
S. Korea's Lee says 'ember of hope' for dialogue with North still exists - UPI.com
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that the "ember of hope" for dialogue and cooperation with North Korea still exists. Lee made the remark during a speech at a mass held at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 15 (UPI) -- South Korean Pres»»»
Seoul stocks up for 3rd day to land above 8,500 on U.S.-Iran deal - UPI.com
This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks rose more than five percent to close above the 8,500-point mark on the back of an agreement to end the U.S.-Iran war. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks closed sharply higher Monday to extend their winning strea»»»
US-Iran deal tests fragile regional balance as Israel, Hormuz shape next phase
Dubai: A fragile US-Iran agreement to halt hostilities has been sealed — but not on the same timeline, and not in the same narrative — turning a breakthrough moment into a carefully choreographed duel over symbolism, timing and credit. Also Read: US–Iran deal talks: Pakistan signals 24-hour breakth»»»
Israeli officials slam Trump’s Iran deal as ‘catastrophe’ – Ynet
Israeli officials feel sidelined by the emerging US-Iran peace deal and are furious with what they believe amounts to a “catastrophe” that fails the objectives set prior to the war, according to a report by the Israeli outlet Ynet. According to the reported terms, the agreement would reopen the Str»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) 15-06-2026 11:09 AM Latest News Urge»»»
Dubai’s new mega airport hits key milestone as 2032 opening stays on track
Dubai: Work on the Al Maktoum International Airport expansion continues according to the approved timeline, with Phase 1 scheduled to begin operations in 2032. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Contracts worth Dh13 billion are currently being executed, while more than 10»»»
Media Review: June 15
WORLD - US-IRAN DEAL - EU Coverage on Monday is dominated by the emerging US-Iran agreement to end four months of hostilities, with Bulgarian media focusing on the geopolitical consequences, market reaction and uncertainty surrounding the final terms. Dnevnik writes that the United States and Iran »»»
Tentative deal on ending Iran war sends stocks soaring while oil prices fall
World share prices soared Monday after a tentative deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel. The future for the S&P 500 was up 1.2% and that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1%, auguring likely early gains f»»»
‘Israel’ Defies Defeat: Katz Says Forces ‘Staying’ in Southern Lebanon
Israeli enemy is still defying defeat after the announcement of US-Iran deal, with defense minister saying occupation forces will stay in southern Lebanon. In first official remarks by an Israeli leader on the ceasefire that was announced last night, Israel Katz defended the Zionist entity’s policy»»»
Gulf, Arab states welcome US-Iran deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
DUBAI: Arab states welcomed on Monday a US-Iran agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, expressing hope that the deal will pave the way for lasting regional stability and broader diplomatic engagement. Saudi Arabia welcomed the agreement between Washington and Tehran to halt milit»»»
Macron says G7 summit will discuss Iran, Lebanon and Hormuz
President Donald Trump is headed to the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement that he says will bring an end to the U.S. war with Iran. French President Emmanuel Macron, this year's summit host, invited the leaders of thre»»»
National News Agency: Municipalities in Tyre and its villages are calling on residents to postpone their return - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe National News Agency: Municipalities in Tyre and its villages are calling on residents to postpone their return 15-06-2026 08:49 AM Latest »»»
Trump-Iran agreement is a failure for Israel – Lapid
The peace agreement being finalized between the US and Iran is bad for Israel, Yair Lapid, the leader of the Israeli opposition and former prime minister, said on Saturday. US President Donald Trump announced that a deal will be signed on Sunday, while Iran said a memorandum of understanding will b»»»
Israeli Forces Intend to Keep Control Over 'Security Zones' in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza - Katz
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel will not compromise on its border security, so the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will maintain control over the "security zones" in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday. "[Israeli] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are pursuing»»»
Tanker carrying liquefied natural gas crosses Strait of Hormuz heading east to exit the waterway after US-Iran deal, Reuters cites shiptracking data - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Tanker carrying liquefied natural gas crosses Strait of Hormuz heading east to exit the waterway after US-Iran deal, Reuters cites shiptra»»»
Oil hits 3-month low as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped to a three-month low on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $3.65, or 4.2 percent, to $83.68 a barr»»»
Macron: French-UK mission ‘ready’ to aid Hormuz reopening
EVIAN:France’s president on Monday said that a military mission set up by Paris and Britain to help with Strait of Hormuz traffic was ready to deploy, following the announcement of a deal to end the Middle East war.His comments came after Washington and Tehran said they reached an agreement to end »»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy forces have carried out two demolitions of residential buildings in the towns of Haddatha and Kafr Tebnit in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy forces have carried out two demolitions of residential buildings in the towns of Haddatha and Kafr Te»»»
CNN: US Military Received Instructions to Lift Blockade in Strait of Hormuz on Friday
The US military has received instructions to lift the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, pending the formal signing of an agreement with Iran, a US official told CNN. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said this was the current directive but cautioned that the situatio»»»
Iran’s Top Security Body Says War Stopped on All Fronts, US Naval Blockade Lifted
Iran and the United States have finalized the text of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that would immediately end all military operations across every front including Lebanon and terminate the US naval blockade against Iran, according to a late-night announcement from Tehran’s top security body.»»»
US–Iran nuclear timeline: Decades of tension explained
The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. There are plans for a signing of the deal on Friday in Switzerland. However, previous announcements fell through, and what the deal contained remained in dispute Monday. Here's a time»»»
Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian air attack as strikes intensify across Ukraine
Twenty people were injured and Kyiv’s historic Pechersk Lavra monastery was set on fire after a major Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital, authorities said on Monday. Drone and missile strikes left widespread damage, caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of residents, and prompted »»»
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister: We stand ready to support any effort aimed at consolidating this progress while negotiations continue on outstanding issues - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistan’s Foreign Minister: We stand ready to support any effort aimed at consolidating this progress while negotiations continue on outst»»»
US Commits to Suspending Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports - Reports
The United States has committed to suspending sanctions on Iranian oil and petroleum product exports, not imposing new sanctions against Tehran, and not building up its military forces in the Middle East, the Iranian news agency Mehr reported citing a draft memorandum of understanding between the t»»»
G7 leaders meet in France after US and Iran declare agreement to end war
EVIAN-LES-BAINS: Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet at a French lakeside resort on Monday shortly after the US and Iran said they had reached a preliminary deal to end their war. Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during»»»
Spotlight - Trump at 80: "Harry Houdini" & A Cage Fight
President Trump turns 80 today, and the White House lawn has been transformed into a giant arena, complete with floodlights, cameras, giant Star-Spangled Banners and a 90-foot scaffold known as “The Claw,” as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue hosts “Freedom 250”, a celebration featuring professional UFC cag»»»
THIS WEEK: Angry Trump meets EU leaders at G7 summit, as Ukraine starts accession talks
This week’s agenda — at glance G7 leaders meet Donald Trump in Évian amid growing tensions over Nato, Russia, and Iran EU formally opens accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova EU foreign ministers adopt new sanctions on Russia and discuss measures against Israel MEPs vote on tariffs on US imports»»»
Ghalibaf’s rise signals new phase in Iran’s post-war politics
Paris: Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as the key negotiator and one of the most high-profile figures in the Islamic republic's leadership as it enters a new phase after the US-Israeli war. A pillar of the Iranian establishment for some three decades and one of its m»»»
From Khamenei to commanders: Iran’s leadership losses in US-Israeli strikes
Paris: Over the course of the US-Israeli war on Iran, waves of airstrikes killed an entire echelon of the Islamic republic's political and military elite, starting with supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump had claimed in March that the campaign had achieved "regime change",»»»
US and Iran agree to memorandum of understanding and immediate end to military operations
US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding, announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday, with both sides confirming a signing ceremony in Switzerland. The agreement includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanc»»»
US, Iran reach deal to end war
The United States and Iran agreed a peace deal and an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon, mediator Pakistan said, signaling the apparent end to more than three months of war in Middle East. Pakistani Prime Minister Shebhaz Sharif posted on X th»»»
Putin and Zelensky hold separate calls with Trump on his birthday
Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodomyr Zelensky on Sunday held separate calls with US President Donald Trump as the latter prepared to celebrate his 80th birthday. The leaders discussed the war in Ukraine and their perceptions on how the more then four-year conflict could be ended. Russian»»»
US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU): What's next — from blockade lifting, nukes talks and Hormuz reopening, to broader agreement
The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Washington and Tehran is expected to launch a new "60-day negotiating period”. The signing took place late on Sunday, on Trump's 80th birthday, also marked by a UFC fight at the White House. The framework agreement, announced by President D»»»
‘No such thing as a lonely meal’: Meet the Dubai chef who quit corporate life to bring strangers together over food
Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring. After an evening with Madame Vo, this particular Bram Stoker quote comes to mind. Lisa Vo, the mind behind the popular Dubai supper club, has built her entire concept around a simple idea: There's no such thing as a lonely meal»»»
Oil slides over 4% on US–Iran deal hopes as WTI crashes to $81 — traders bet on peace easing supply fears
Oil prices plunged early on Monday as investors bet that a potential US-Iran agreement to ease Middle East tensions would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and boost global crude supplies. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude for July delivery fell $3.84, or 4.52%, to $81.04 a barrel in early Asian»»»
Middle East live: Pakistan's prime minister says US and Iran to sign memorandum of understanding
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Monday that the US and Iran have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Switzerland on June 19, with both sides declaring "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon." Follo»»»
US, Iran confirm ‘peace deal’ reached
United States President Donald Trump has announced that a ceasefire deal with Iran has been agreed to and that toll-free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will now begin. The agreement, later confirmed by Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday, will immediately end hostiliti»»»
3 officers wounded, suspect dead in Philadelphia shooting - UPI.com
Three officers were injured and the suspect was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia late Saturday night. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE June 14 (UPI) -- Three officers were injured and the suspect was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia late Saturday night. Officers were called to reports of s»»»
Putin, Zelensky speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky each spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, as Trump marked his 80th birthday and the war in Ukraine remained a flashpoint ahead of this week’s G7 summit. Putin’s call with Trump lasted just under an hour,»»»
US–Iran MoU sparks big question: When does Hormuz fully reopen — and is the US naval blockade on Iran really ending?
President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have reached an agreement that includes the lifting of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, marking a major potential shift in one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints. “Congratulations»»»
Sheikh Qassem: A ceasefire must be comprehensive—there can be no division between southern Lebanon and the rest of the country, nor freedom for the Israeli enemy to kill in Lebanon; as long as the occupation continues, the resistance will continue - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: A ceasefire must be comprehensive—there can be no division between southern Lebanon and the rest of the country, nor freedom»»»
Iran war live updates: Trump announces cease-fire agreement – Ya Libnan
Share: Illustration – Oil prices tumble after Trump announces deal with Iran. and stock prices surged Iran has not yet officially confirmed the cease-fire agreement, but its state broadcaster took a triumphal tone, declaring that “the United States was forced to accept an end to the war.” Here’s th»»»
US-Iran peace deal set for signing in Switzerland on Friday
The US and Iran said they have agreed on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict, which began on February 28 with a joint US-Israeli bombing campaign and prompted Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping. The agreement will be formally signed on Friday in Geneva, Swi»»»
Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an Iran deal ahead of a UFC cage fight at the White House
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump marked turning 80 on Sunday by hailing an agreement to end the war in Iran hours before a birthday celebration that once would have seemed unfathomable: a cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House. He had been touting the emerging deal for we»»»
Oil slips over 4 percent after US, Iran reach peace deal, reopen Strait of Hormuz
SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister said they have reached a deal to halt the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $3.51, or 4.02 percent, to $83.82 by 2203 GMT and US»»»
U.S. and Iran agree on peace deal to end the war, Trump and Pakistan say – Ya Libnan
Share: Summary The U.S. and Iran have agreed on a deal to bring their nearly four-month war to an end, with both sides declaring the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday. The deal follow»»»
U.S., Iran reach peace agreement, Trump says - UPI.com
1 of 4 | An Iranian child carries the national flag as the Iranian flag waves atop a building on Sunday. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Shafir announced Sunday that the United States and Iran have come to a peace agreement. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo Ju»»»
US-Iran deal: Trump says agreement reached as Tehran claims ‘victories’
President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to end months of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The announcement, if fully implemented, would represent a major turning point in a crisis that has dra»»»