Israel to fund extremist settler group Hilltop Youth – media
The Israeli government has reportedly outlined a plan to issue state funding to members of the extremist settler group Hilltop Youth, allocating some 5.5 million shekels ($1.9 million) for monthly stipends for its members. Founded in the late 1990s, the group has been operating in the West Bank and»»»
Iran blasts ‘unfair’ World Cup conditions
Iranian players and coaching staff have accused World Cup organizers of forcing them to compete under unfair conditions, as US visa problems and travel restrictions continue to disrupt the team’s campaign. The 2026 World Cup is being co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, with most matches taking»»»
Germany captain Kimmich comes face-to-face with venomous snake at World Cup training base: report
Germany national team captain Joshua Kimmich said that the squad’s focus was severely disrupted after coming face-to-face with a venomous reptile at their training base in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, BBC reported. The snake was later identified as a copperhead, a viper local to North Carolina. "»»»
Kairouan: President Kais Saied inspects Aghlabid Basins & newly restored Medina walls [Update 2]
Kairouan, June 16 (TAP) - President Kais Saied paid a visit to Kairouan governorate on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the celebration of the Hijri New Year.During the visit, he toured the Aghlabid Basins to inspect the progress of restoration...»»»
Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump last year that he was the “greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House." Now, as Trump tries to finalise a deal to end the war with Iran, he's unloading on Netanyahu with rhetoric that no other American leader has dared to»»»
Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS: Boxer Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas over allegations that he wrote a bad check to purchase a watch from a luxury resale store. Mayweather was scheduled for an initial appearance Monday in Las Vegas Justice Court. He was not physically present for the hearing, but»»»
War has changed the Gulf: Iran can shut Hormuz ‘at will,’ US assessments say
US intelligence agencies have concluded that Iran now possesses the ability to effectively shut down access to the Strait of Hormuz whenever it chooses, giving Tehran a powerful new tool to disrupt the global economy following months of conflict in the Gulf, according to three people familiar with »»»
Sidra Medicine publishes report on novel treatment for rare paediatric obesity case
Tribune News Network Doha A case report by Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has been published in Frontiers in Endocrinology detailing the successful treatment of severe acquired hypothalamic obesity (AHO) in a young child. The findings provide important new evidence for the manag»»»
Qatar’s mission in Geneva hosts event on empowering women and girls through sport
Tribune News Network Geneva, Switzerland The Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, in cooperation with Qatar Foundation and Qatar Sports Investments, organised a high-level event on ‘Empowering Women and Girls In and Through Sport - From Words to Deeds’, on the sideline»»»
BFIS students join hands with PWF-Q to help needy families
Tribune News Network Doha In a heartwarming display of community spirit and civic responsibility, the students of Bright Future International School (BFIS) recently organised a successful donation drive to support local families in need. Representatives from the Pakistan Welfare Forum-Qatar (PWF-Q)»»»
How QF schools shape identity, character and sense of purpose
Hanane Mohammed Doha Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Alreem E. Al-Kaabi, senior public relations specialist at Qatar Foundation and a graduate of Qatar Academy, reflected on how her educational journey helped shape her identity, values, and personal growth within one of Qatar’s leading educational envir»»»
Qatar Charity expands global efforts to support refugees
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) continues to prioritise raising awareness of refugee issues and mobilising support through integrated humanitarian campaigns, field interventions, and international partnerships with the aim of meeting basic needs and helping refugees restore stability a»»»
QCS sustainability programme reaches over 3,100 students
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), continues to implement its sustainable awareness programme, “Your Health, Your Success”, which was launched in 2017 to promote health awareness among school students and»»»
MINISTER OF STATE FOR INTERIORRECEIVES UAE OFFICIAL
Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates Major-General Khalifa bin Hareb Al Khaili and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discusse»»»
Qatar Media Corporation CEO MEETS GULF RADIO AND TELEVISION ORGANIZATION D-G
Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) CEO HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani met with Director-General of the Gulf Radio and Television Organization of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Hazzaa on Tuesday. The meeting explored ways to boost joint Gulf media »»»
Al Khulaifi reviews regional issues with Kuwait, China officials
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar HE Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, in addition to a nu»»»
Pakistan showcases industrial strength and innovation at Project Qatar 2026
The Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar highlighted the country’s expanding industrial and technological capabilities at the 22nd edition of Project Qatar 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The prestigious trade exhibition brought together leading companies, industry experts, and dec»»»
GORD, GCC, EPDA establish strategic partnership to shape carbon markets
Tribune News Network DOHA/ RAS AL KHAIMAH The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD), the Global Carbon Council (GCC), and the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) of Ras Al Khaimah have entered into a strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at a»»»
French top honour for Qatari official
Tribune News Network Doha The French Republic yesterday awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honour (France’s highest national decoration) to Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, in reco»»»
MoFA, French Embassy host ‘Inside Gaza’ documentary screening
QNA Doha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in cooperation with the French Embassy in Doha, hosted a special screening of the documentary ‘Inside Gaza’ at the Museum of Islamic Art on Tuesday, drawing attention to the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the challenges faced by journal»»»
NCSA, CCQ sign cooperation agreement in training, research, and development
Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) on Tuesday signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration in the fields of training, research, and development, while supporting national capacity building»»»
Britain's Prince George to attend Eton College - UPI.com
From left, William, the prince of Wales; Kate Middleton, the princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte; Prince Loui; and Prince George look upward Saturday while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the annual Trooping the Colour in recognition of the king's birthday. Officials have announced that»»»
Amir attends G7 Summit in France
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in the French Republic on Tuesday, at the invitation of President HE Emmanuel Macron. (QNA)»»»
Indonesia’s president receives Al Muraikhi
President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi in Jakarta on Monday. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings and best wishes of good health and happiness from the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad»»»
Qatar, Mexico seek stronger parliamentary relations as ambassador praises Doha’s diplomatic efforts
QNA Doha Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim held talks with Ambassador of Mexico to Qatar HE Jose Guillermo Ordorica Robles focusing on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and broader bilateral relations. During the meeting in Doha on Tuesday, the two sides reviewed ways to »»»
Amir commends US, Iran agreement
HH the Amir commended the agreement on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. HH the Amir expressed his appreciation to the US president, to Pakistan, and to all the partners who supported reaching this agreement. HH the Amir hoped that the upcoming negotiations would witnes»»»
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday (June 19, 2026) in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a signing cere»»»
Cleanup begins after algae bloom overtakes Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool - UPI.com
Workers pressure wash the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it slowly fills with water in Washington, D.C., on June 5. Days after refilling the pool, algae began growing in the water. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Just in time for America's 250th birthday, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecti»»»
GM announces defense partnership with Lockheed Martin - UPI.com
The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pa., is shown in 2024. GM Defense and Lockheed Martin announced a partnership Tuesday that will focus in part on munitions. File Photo courtesy Ukrainian Presidential Press Office | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- General Motors announced a new partner»»»
Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal
East Rutherford, United States: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose –- and Bra»»»
KAUST study reveals how plants shield photosynthesis from extreme heat
RIYADH: Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have identified a mechanism that helps plants protect photosynthesis during extreme heat, a finding that could support efforts to develop crops better suited to arid climates such as Saudi Arabia’s. The study, led by Monika Ch»»»
Sharjah Ruler announces new direct road links with Dubai
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a series of projects to construct and develop internal and main roads linking the emirates of Sharjah and Dubai at a cost of Dh750 million. Sheikh Dr Sultan noted that the Al Ta»»»
SJC, NHRC sign MoU to deepen cooperation in justice and human rights
Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) and the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to collaborate in the areas of justice and human rights. The move is part of efforts to reinforce national cooperation and joint action aimed at consolidatin»»»
US not taking Australia lightly despite pundits’ barbs
IRVINE, USA: The United States are refusing to buy into suggestions that Friday’s World Cup Group D clash with Australia in Seattle will be straightforward, with winger Tim Weah saying the Americans are focused on preparation rather than outside noise. CBS Sports analyst and former MLS player Mike »»»
At least 58 states, territories contaminated by mines: UN
GENEVA: At least 58 states and territories are contaminated by anti-personnel mines, the UN rights chief said Tuesday, with heavy civilian casualties in Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine. “It is deeply troubling that almost 30 years since the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty was adopted, these »»»
EU greenhouse gas emissions fall 17 % since 2015
BRUSSELS: Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union amounted to approximately 3.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, marking a 17.2 percent decline compared with 2015, according to preliminary estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. This »»»
Son of late Shah warns against deal with Tehran
LONDON: The son of the ousted shah of Iran spoke out Tuesday against any deal with Iran that leaves the Islamic government in place, as Washington prepared to sign an agreement with Tehran. Speaking after meeting MPs during a visit to London, 65-year-old Reza Pahlavi said the international communit»»»
D.C. and Oklahoma vote in primaries, minimum wage changes - UPI.com
People arrive to vote in Washington, D.C.'s, 2026 primary elections at Stuart Hobson Middle School on Tuesday. The two front-runners to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser are Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The District of Columbia is hav»»»
Bolivia roadblocks leave Paraguayan truck drivers stranded - UPI.com
Bolivian Police clash with protesters during a roadblock clearance operation in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on June 8. Photo by Jorge Abrego/EPA June 16 (UPI) -- More than 5,000 cargo truck drivers are stranded on Bolivian highways, according to Bolivia's National Chamber of Transport. The transport opera»»»
Maconz Construct reaches historic milestone of 1 million square meters of industrial space
This achievement comes amid a long-standing strategic partnership with the European leader ASTRON Luxembourg and the strengthening of relationships with major global giants in the FMCG and logistics sectors. With a projected revenue of 25,000,000 lei in 2025, the Romanian builder maintains its lead»»»
Housing Minister reviews progress on draft law for Egyptian Real Estate Developers Federation
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has reviewed the latest developments regarding the draft law establishing the Federation of Real Estate Developers, as part of the ministry’s broader strategy to regulate and organize Egypt’s rapidly expanding real estate market»»»
Musk threatens to sue German state broadcaster ZDF over Northern Ireland claim
US-based tech mogul Elon Musk has said he is taking legal action against German state broadcaster ZDF over claims that he incited anti-migrant violence in Northern Ireland. Anti-immigration unrest erupted in Belfast last week after a Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly carried out a stabbing attack th»»»
Jordanian, Bahraini FMs discuss developments after US-Iran understanding
LONDON: The Jordanian and Bahraini foreign ministers reaffirmed their countries’ fraternal ties on Tuesday, with both nations having faced regional security challenges and Iranian attacks since March. Ayman Safadi and Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani discussed the latest developments and their impli»»»
At G7, Egypt’s El-Sisi urges Israel to halt Gaza seizure
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday urged Israel to abandon its plan to take control of 70 percent of Gaza, as he attended the G7 summit in France. Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to take control of more territory in the battered Gaza»»»
UN Secretary-General visits Haiti as gang violence soars
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti on Tuesday, where surging gang violence has left more than 1 in 10 people homeless. New statistics released by the UN reveal that 2,300 people have been killed across Haiti so far this year, with another 100 kidnapped, while»»»
President Kais Saied visits Kairouan on Hijri New Year, inspects Aghlabid Basins [Update 1]
Kairouan, June 16 (TAP) - President Kais Saied paid a visit to Kairouan Governorate on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the celebration of the Hijri New Year.On the occasion, the President of the Republic visited the Aghlabid Basins to inspect the...»»»
Raiffeisen Asset Management: €1.73 billion in assets under management and over 330,000 investors
With €1.73 billion in assets under management for approximately 180,000 investors in mutual funds and 150,000 participants in the Raiffeisen Acumulare voluntary pension fund, the company has generated cumulative profits of over €600 million for its clients over this period. Since its inception, RAM»»»
Egypt’s public sector companies to offer their shares
Experts: Privatization success depends on acquisition prevention Insurance and electricity companies are the first to offer shares Egyptian government is exerting great efforts to offer the public sector companies shares, submitting to the IMF loan conditions. Furthermore, the IMF loan is worth $12»»»
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a deal signing ceremon»»»
Ghana asks Canada court to overturn Partey’s World Cup visa denial
TORONTO: Ghana on Tuesday asked a Canadian court to overturn Ottawa’s decision to ban footballer Thomas Partey, a day before the Ghanaian side’s World Cup opener in Toronto. Partey, a Villarreal midfielder, is facing seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault in Britain relating to alleg»»»