CAIRO: Egypt’s upcoming World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand presents a golden opportunity to make history, according to former team captains. The two sides are scheduled to meet on Monday in Vancouver, Canada in Group G with Egypt on one point after their draw against Uruguay, and New Zealand »»»

SANT’ANGELO LODIGIANO: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday exalted the first American saint, Mother Frances Cabrini, as a model for Christians today to care for migrants in need, as he visited her birthplace during a day trip to northern Italy. Leo, who has clashed with the Trump administration over its migra»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said that Lebanon is one of "two big things" that will be discussed in the negotiations with Iran, as he departed from Washington for Switzerland. “I can only be there for a day or two. I think we’re going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progre»»»

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London, United Kingdom: King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny. Charles will become the first monarch to share his personal tax information, a Buckingha»»»

Massive Ashura gatherings swept across the Iranian capital and multiple provinces, where tens of thousands of mourners filled squares and mosques in solemn commemoration. projecting a clear political message of solidarity with Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli escalation. Hezbollah flags were visibly ra»»»

RIYADH: The 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history — at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Monterrey — brought Tunisia and Japan together in a meeting that carried major consequences for both teams. Japan needed a convincing victory to keep pace with the Netherlands, who had thrashed Sweden 5-1 earlier in»»»

DUBAI: A Dubai restaurant has taken an unusual approach to marketing by turning its staff into actors. Bocasu, a Japanese-inspired dining concept in Al-Quoz, Dubai, has launched “BocaShow,” a 10-episode scripted comedy-drama series on YouTube featuring its own team playing fictionalized versions of»»»

The Arctic Council should be restored to its original format, and Russia’s participation is essential as it helps advance national interests and defend sovereign rights over Arctic territories and resources, Irina Strelnikova, director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Arctic Studies at HSE Unive»»»

Tando Allahyar, Pakistan: Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below. Though mango season is well underway, far less of the fruit will be »»»

Commodity markets in Bulgaria recorded a noticeable decline in the prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables over the past week, according to data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The sharpest drop was seen in cherries, while a number of widely consumed vegetables also b»»»

Arab Finance: Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport refused to sell its shares in Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company to Black Caspian Logistics Holding Limited, according to a bourse disclosure. The UAE-based company submitted its mandatory tender offer (MTO) to the Financial»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the head of the military, Asim Munir, arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for talks over the Middle East war, Sharif's office said. "Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will participate in the High-L»»»

Beijing, China: Spacesail, a Chinese satellite internet company, has achieved a major tech milestone, successfully completing direct-to-satellite voice calls using standard, unmodified commercial smartphones. The firm stated that the entire communication link remaining smooth and stable throughout,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will witness the summer solstice for 2026 today, June 21, marking the official start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The Qatar Meteorology Department stated that the summer solstice is an astronomical event that occurs when the Sun reaches its northernmost poin»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, paid tribute to fathers on Father's Day, reflecting on the enduring influence of parents and recalling the qualities of his late father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, wh»»»

Gaza: The UAE, through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, continues its humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, as five aid convoys entered this week, comprising 64 trucks carrying 786 tonnes of food parcels and shelter supplies. The UAE humanitarian aid team in Al Ari»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s next phase of development is being led by eight major projects across transport, artificial intelligence, finance, tourism and waterfront real estate, with analysts pointing to a shift toward projects that support long-term economic resilience. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

Doha, Qatar: First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Mohammed bin Twar Al Kuwari met with Advisor of the Board of Trade of Thailand and Deputy Chief of the Working Committee on Middle East & Africa Songsang Patavanich and Member of the Working Committee on Middle East & Africa, the Board of Trade»»»

On June 21, 1990, an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck northwestern Iran, killing up to 50,000 people. 1 of 4 | A concrete building is damaged in Walls, Iran, after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the region June 21, 1990. File Photo by M. Mehrain, Dames and Moore/NOAA On this »»»

Dubai: Dubai is pushing ahead with plans to make public transport a faster and more attractive alternative to private vehicles, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announcing that 30 per cent of its 14.5-kilometre Dedicated Bus and Taxi Lanes Project has been completed. The project, spanni»»»

Tando Allahyar: Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below. Though mango season is well underway, far less of the fruit will be bound for »»»

Bulgaria has emerged as one of the eurozone’s leading countries in terms of affordable housing finance, ranking second only to Malta for the lowest average mortgage rates, according to European Central Bank data for new housing loans as of April 2026. The average interest rate on newly issued mortg»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, participated in the 29th Arab-German Business Forum, where the State of Qatar was featured as this year’s Partner Country. The forum was held from 17 to 19 June 2026 in Berlin, Germany, and was organized »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the winner of the monthly prize for May 2026 for the ‘Joud’ savings account, valued at QR100,000. QIIB’s Head of Products, Talal al-Jaidah, presented the winner, Ali Hussain H AL Baker with a cheque representing the prize amount during a ceremony held at the bank’s h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sovereign bond yields have increased significantly across major advanced economies in recent months, marking a clear shift from the declining interest rate environment that had taken hold following the post-Covid pandemic tightening cycle. What was shaping up as a gradual normalisation»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brent crude edged higher on Friday but remained on track for a weekly decline of about 8%, as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah eased immediate supply concerns. Brent crude futures settled at $80.57, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $77.54. For th»»»

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Cairo: The first Gulf-Arab Conference for Training and Development, organized by the International Federation for Training and Development (IFTD), commenced in Cairo on Friday. Themed “From the Gulf to the Ocean: Bridges of Knowledge and Development,” the two-day conference brings together represen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Indian Mango Festival continued to attract large crowds on its second day, welcoming a record 21,600 visitors and recording mango sales of 18,000 kilograms, organizers announced. The festival, taking place at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif, will run until Jun»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) reported marginal gains for the second consecutive month during May 2026. The QSE 20 index closed the month at 10,555 after registering a monthly gain of 0.6%. The indices of real estate, industrials, and transportation, gained 5%, 1.8%, and 1% respective»»»

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva, in cooperation with the Doha International Family Institute, organised a side event yesterday entitled “Family Well-being and Resilience in Times of Conflict.” The event was held on the sidelines of the 62nd»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network condemned the deliberate killing of its Al Jazeera Mubasher Channel’s cameraman Ahmed Wishah (pictured) by Israeli occupation forces yesterday in an Israeli bombardment that targeted a house in the Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip. This heinous crime comes»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center organised a specialised seminar titled “Crafting Media Messages in the Digital Age,” featuring Director-General of the Gulf Radio and Television Organization of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) H E Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Hazzaa. Held at the Center’s h»»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt will look to move within touching distance of a historic place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage when they face New Zealand in a Group G match at BC Place tomorrow (4am, Qatar time). The Pharaohs head into the match carrying renewed belief after an impressive opening-roun»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sri Lankan javelin throw sensation Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage captured his maiden Doha Diamond League victory in emphatic fashion on Friday evening with a monumental 88.68m mark, and wasted no time looking ahead to claiming back-to-back global championships medals. After becoming the ei»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs held its annual graduation ceremony honouring students of its scholarship programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. Undersecretary of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: When Spain and Saudi Arabia meet in Atlanta today, the stakes will be far greater than three points. In a group where all four teams are level on points and goal difference after the opening round of matches, a victory could put either side in a strong position to reach the knockout st»»»

Toronto: Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice as Germany booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a dramatic comeback victory over Côte d’Ivoire in Toronto yesterday. The Ivorians looked set to progress after Franck Kessie gave them the lead midway through the first half, but U»»»

Mexico City: Mexico’s Ministry of Culture, through the Centro de Cultura Digital (CCD), in partnership with Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative and with the collaboration of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, unveiled “Journeys to Greatness: Qatar 2022 Legacy”, a major travelling exhibition»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) announced the opening of registration for the second edition of the international calligraphy competition “Akhlaq Award,” inviting calligraphers and creatives from around the world. The competition aims to revive traditional Arabic calligraphy while highlighting »»»

The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the Cyber Security Policies and Strategies Department, organised a training course on the safe adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI). The course marks the fifth edition delivered by the Agency this year as part of its ongoing effo»»»

DUBAI: The Israeli ​military said on Sunday that they “eliminated” Hussein Qadra and ‌Mohammed ‌Farra, operatives ​in ‌the ⁠military ​wings of ⁠Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Qadra, who headed ⁠the ‌network with ‌Farra, ​acted ‌under ‌Hamas leadership and facilitated the transfer ‌of more than half a bil»»»

Doha, Qatar: A nutrition specialist has stressed that dietary plans should be tailored to individual health conditions, medications, and physicians’ recommendations, noting that people with chronic illnesses often have nutritional requirements that differ from those of the general population. Speak»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points»»»

They arrived with kilts, songs and endless optimism. They leave behind unforgettable memories. For one week, Boston belonged to the Tartan Army. As Scotland's supporters head to Miami, their next World Cup destination, they say goodbye to a city that embraced them from day one. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar began full-fledged preparations for a decisive Group B clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday, with their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes hanging in the balance. After opening their campaign with a late 1-1 draw against group favourites Switzerland, Qatar »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is seeking to significantly increase the use of bicycles and other micro-mobility modes as part of its efforts to promote sustainable transportation, reduce traffic congestion, and encourage healthier lifestyles, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Transport. Spea»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has paid rich tribute to his father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, honouring his values and legacy on the occasion of Father’s Day. The President shared a photograph from his childhood showing him alongside his late father Shei»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has identified several key specialisations in high demand across Qatar’s labour market, while reaffirming the role of the national Kawader platform in connecting qualified Qatari job seekers and children of Qatari women with employment opportunities in the privat»»»