Poland’s ‘pain threshold’ broke after Zelensky’s tribute to Nazi collaborators, Nawrocki says
Vladimir Zelensky broke Poland’s “pain threshold” when he named a commando unit after a Ukrainian nationalist group implicated in the World War II killings of tens of thousands of Poles, Polish President Karol Nawrocki said on Saturday. The decision sparked outrage in Poland, where the massacres re»»»
Syrian security forces capture alleged Daesh bomb-maker linked to Al-Bukamal attacks
Syrian security forces capture alleged Daesh bomb-maker linked to Al-Bukamal attacks DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces have arrested an alleged Daesh (ISIS) explosives specialist in eastern Syria during a joint operation by the Interior Ministry and the General Intelligence Service, the Syrian Arab »»»
Trump-backed ‘Tiger’ projected to win Colombian election
Colombians are on track to elect pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella in Sunday’s presidential runoff, according to preliminary results, steering the country back to the right after four years under its first left-wing president, Gustavo Petro. With more than 99.5% of the votes counted, de la »»»
Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye affirm US-Iran agreement should ensure security and stability of Gulf region
CAIRO: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, emphasised that the US-Iran agreement should take into account the csecurity and stability of countries across the region. In a joint statement after a consultative meeting held here, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egypti»»»
Spain must pay €2.5m to man who spent 15 years in jail for rapes he did not commit
MADRID: A Moroccan man who spent 15 years in prison for rapes he did not commit and who said the Spanish justice system had ruined his life is to be awarded 2.5 million euros ($2.87 million) in compensation, Spain’s Supreme Court ruled. Ahmed Tommouhi, 75, a bricklayer from Morocco who moved to S»»»
Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup
INGLEWOOD, California: Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half. Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy received a straight red card in the 66»»»
Qatar has always been a supporter of diplomacy: PM
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs indicated that the impact of the conflict has extended to the lives of people around the world with significant repercussions for the global economy, international trade, energy markets, and the well-being of billions of people worldwide. He noted »»»
Qatar launches Lake Lucerne Summit to foster lasting US-Iran agreement
QNA Doha Qatar has announced, in its capacity as a mediator, the launch of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of a high-level committee bringing together representatives of the United States of America, Iran, and the two mediating states, Qatar and Pakistan, hoping that the meeting would»»»
Awqaf unveils 2nd edition of Int’lArabic Calligraphy Competition
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, on Sunday launched the second edition of the Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition (Al Raqim), in cooperation with Qatar Museums through the M»»»
Mowasalat partners with QA Privilege Club to enable earning Avios on taxi, chauffeur services
Tribune News Network Doha Mowasalat (Karwa), Qatar’s national transport provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways through its loyalty programme Privilege Club enabling customers to collect Avios across Karwa Taxi and Chauffeur Services. The collaboration introduces Avios as»»»
Role of Qatari diplomacy in finalising US-Iran MoU pivotal, says ambassador to Switzerland
QNA Burgenstock Resort (Switzerland) Ambassador of Qatar to Switzerland HE Mohamed bin Jaham Al Kuwari has affirmed that Qatari diplomacy played a pivotal role in supporting the efforts that led to the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and Iran th»»»
National Human Rights Action Plan committee hosts consultative session with Shura speaker
QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad chaired the consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan 2026-2030 organised by the committee designated to prepare the National Human Rights Action Plan, on Sunday. The consultati»»»
Shura Council participates in Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum
QNA Marrakesh The Shura Council participated in the fourth session of the Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Regions, which was held in Marrakesh in Morocco, with the participation of parliamentarians, officials and experts from various countries and regional»»»
QFFD, UNHCR raise awareness about challenges facing refugees
QNA Doha Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Doha and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), celebrated World Refugee Day by organising the “Together for Refugees” event at the College of Islamic Studies at »»»
MoPH workshop on National TB Plan lays stress on cooperation to achieve aim
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), organised a workshop on Qatar’s National Tuberculosis Plan 2026–2030, with the participation of representatives from government and private health entities and partners concerned with»»»
7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
CHICAGO: A spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening, police say, prompting President Donald Trump to renew his call for a military intervention in the nation's third-largest city. “Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could ma»»»
Trump says repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday work would begin "immediately" on fixing his beleaguered renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which as been blighted with algae and peeling paint. Trump has championed a makeover for the 610-meter-long pool, bringing in contractors to dra»»»
Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone leaves several injured
A "technical incident" led to an explosion Sunday in Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone, causing some injuries, the Gulf state's interior ministry said. "An internal explosion occurred in one of the factories in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area following a technical incident," the ministry said. Get »»»
Spanish PM’s wife Begona Gomez ordered to stand trial on corruption charges
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begona Gomez, will stand trial before a jury on corruption-related charges, EFE news agency reported on Saturday, citing a ruling issued by the investigating judge following preliminary hearings held earlier this week. Gomez was formally charged in April»»»
Qatar strengthens its ongoing efforts to protect whale sharks and their habitats
Tribune News Network Doha A specialised team from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) conducted a field visit to the whale shark aggregation site in Qatar’s northeastern waters to review ongoing monitoring activities, assess the condition of the site and the safety of its natural »»»
Miguel apologises to fans, says Al Annabi gearing up for Bosnia & Herzegovina match
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s national football team is doing its best to overcome the setback of their unexpected big loss to Canada in their last Group B game at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Defender Pedro Miguel, while speaking to reporters at the team’s base camp in Santa Clara on Sunday, apolo»»»
QDF and Assouline unveil world’s 1st ‘Travel Series Kiosk’ at HIA
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Duty Free (QDF) and Assouline have announced a landmark collaboration with the launch of the luxury publisher’s first-ever “Travel Series Kiosk”, to be unveiled at Hamad International Airport, Doha. This innovative retail concept marks a world-first for both brands, »»»
QF and QNB Group enter partnership to rename World Cup venue ‘QNB Education City Stadium’
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) and QNB Group have signed an agreement that will see one of Qatar’s most iconic sporting venues renamed the QNB Education City Stadium. Located at the heart of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Education City, the stadium will carry the name under a five-year a»»»
Doha Design District unveils‘Mada and Sada’ platform
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, the creative hub at the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, powered by Msheireb Propertie has launched ‘Mada and Sada’, an immersive creative platform and spatial experience that invites visitors not just to witness art, but also to understand how it com»»»
Qatar Charity inaugurates solidarity market in Mauritania
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated a solidarity market in Toujounine district of Nouakchott, Mauritania, to support vulnerable and low-income families and improve their living conditions. The project, funded by donors in Qatar, benefits about 60 families and includes 62 sm»»»
QU highlights first Qatari male student’s journey in College of Pharmacy
Tribune News Network Doha The journey of Hamad Al Dosari, the first Qatari male student to enrol in Qatar University’s College of Pharmacy, has been highlighted as a model of determination, ambition and commitment to contributing to the development of Qatar’s healthcare sector. His academic journey»»»
Saur highlights its role in advancing sustainable wastewater infrastructure
Tribune News Network Doha Saur, a global pure-play water services company, has highlighted the critical role of resilient water infrastructure in supporting Qatar’s sustainability ambitions and the Gulf’s long-term urban development objectives during Project Qatar 2026. During the event, Saur showc»»»
Firefighters cite progress against sprawling LA warehouse blaze - UPI.com
Drone video released Saturday showed plumes of smoke emanating from a warehouse east of downtown Los Angeles as firefighters battled the sprawling blaze for a third day. Image courtesy Los Angeles Fire Department/Facebook June 21 (UPI) -- Firefighters battling a massive fire at a Los Angeles wareho»»»
TIIF 2026: Credit agencies, development banks race to fill Uzbekistan's financing gap
When Commerzbank opened its Tashkent office in 1998, Uzbekistan's economy stood at roughly $13bn. Last year it reached $145bn, having more than doubled from $60bn just nine years earlier. The scale of that transformation is symptomatic of the Former Soviet Union (FSU) catch-up growth seen as newly »»»
European heatwave sweeps across continent
CAPITALS:A new heatwave swept across Europe Saturday, prompting precautionary measures in France, Spain and Germany, while Britain warned of tropical temperatures. Less than a month after a heatwave affected several European countries in May, during which record temperatures were registered, the co»»»
Syria arrests former general, three others in crackdown on Assad-era abuses
DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities have arrested a former military officer and three other individuals accused of crimes committed during the rule of former president Bashar Assad, as part of an expanding campaign against remnants of the deposed regime, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. The In»»»
Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent off
Los Angeles: Belgium were held to a scoreless draw by Iran in a frustrating encounter Sunday that saw the Red Devils reduced to 10 men and facing the possibility of group-stage elimination for a second straight World Cup. A star-studded though ageing lineup including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Luka»»»
Operational incident at Ras Laffan Industrial City: QatarEnergy
Doha QatarEnergy has confirmed that there was an operational incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City which resulted in an explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility in the evening hours of Sunday 21 June 2026. In a statement, QatarEnergy said emergency r»»»
Iran’s General Qaani to Israeli Army: If You Don’t Withdraw from South Lebanon, Epic of Year 2000 Will Be Repeated - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s General Qaani to Israeli Army: If You Don’t Withdraw from South Lebanon, Epic of Year 2000 Will Be Repeated 22-06-2026 00:02 AM Brig»»»
Certificates of origin issued by Irbid Chamber of Industry reach $107m in May
AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI) in May totalled $107 million, while the number of certificates issued during the month reached 1,290.According to chamber figures, the textile and leather sector topped exports at $92.6 million, followed by th»»»
Japan rice prices fall for first time in 3.5 years — official
TOKYO — Rice prices in Japan finally fell in May for the first time in three and half years, a government official said Friday, following sharp rises for the staple that put the government under huge pressure.Rice prices skyrocketed in 2024 and 2025 because of supply problems linked to multiple fac»»»
170 countries adopt 900 measures to contain energy prices —IMF
AMMAN — Governments around the world have introduced nearly 900 measures across about 170 countries to contain energy prices since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, according to a new policy tracker released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The conflict in the Middle East has rene»»»
Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah as fighting continues in Lebanon
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble," as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials began in Switzerland. The memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday between the United States and Iran stipulates a cessation »»»
Spotlight - What's the state of the Strait?
US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nucl»»»
Small plane crash in Maryland kills 3 - UPI.com
June 21 (UPI) -- A single-engine plane that departed from Ocean City, N.J., crashed in Bowie, Md., just outside Washington, D.C., killing three people, police said. Maryland State Police said the Pipe Cherokee plane crashed around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. The plane was en route to Montgomery County Air»»»
QatarEnergy confirms operational incident at Ras Laffan Industrial City
Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy confirmed that there was an operational incident during the start-up of operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City which resulted in an explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility in the evening hours of Sunday, June 21, 2026. Emergency response teams were deployed»»»
Israeli Media: Army Starts Reducing Forces in South Lebanon in Response to US Orders
The Zionist media outlets reported on Sunday that the Israeli Occupation Army started reducing forces in the territories it had held in South Lebanon, adding that the move came in response to US orders. US-Iranian negotiation sessions were held on Sunday in Switzerland, discussing mainly the Lebane»»»
Walla Hebrew website: The “Israeli” army estimates that Hezbollah has reestablished a surveillance and intelligence-gathering network opposite the Blue Line in southern Lebanon and is conducting nighttime operations to identify senior field command positions and launch attacks against them - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Walla Hebrew website: The “Israeli” army estimates that Hezbollah has reestablished a surveillance and intelligence-gathering network oppos»»»
Some southern Lebanon residents trickle back as fighting pauses
NABATIEH: Some south Lebanon residents cautiously headed back to their hometowns on Sunday after fighting paused between Israel and Hezbollah the previous evening, even as Lebanon's army warned locals to delay returns. In the southern city of Nabatieh, AFP correspondents saw just a few residents tr»»»
Internal explosion reported at Ras Laffan factory: MoI
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced that an internal explosion occurred at one of the factories in the Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said that Civil Defense teams responded immediately and are currently handling the incident. Authorities confirmed that no i»»»
Qatar reports explosion at factory in Ras Laffan, no injuries or leak reported
DOHA: Qatar’s interior ministry said an explosion occurred on Sunday at a factory in Ras Laffan, the site of the country’s core LNG processing operations, with no injuries or leak reported. The ministry later said the explosion was a result of a “technical incident.” Earlier, a Reuters »»»
Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike
BEIRUT: Mourners gathered Sunday in Beirut to pay their respects to a much-loved Lebanese conservationist who died after succumbing to wounds sustained in an Israeli strike on her home on the country’s southern coast. Mona Khalil, who spent more than two decades protecting sea turtles along Lebanon»»»
No-fly zone for Iran talks disrupts flights at Zurich airport
VIENNA: A technical fault in air traffic control, triggered by security measures for peace talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland, caused disruptions at Zurich airport on Sunday, aviation authorities said, adding the problem had been resolved. The glitch occurred following the integration of »»»
‘Great ambition and professionalism’: Hamza Abdelkarim’s former coach lauds Egypt’s teenage star
CAIRO: Just days after making a dream move from Al-Ahly to Barcelona, 18-year-old Egyptian national team player Hamza Abdelkarim made history by making his World Cup debut after coming on as second-half substitute for Pharaohs legend Mohamed Salah. He became his country’s youngest ever player at th»»»
King Hamad awards British ambassador Order of Bahrain
LONDON: Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa awarded the Order of Bahrain (First Class) to Alastair Long, the British Ambassador to Manama, on Sunday. Long was honored for his efforts to strengthen and advance relations between the UK and Bahrain. King Hamad emphasized Bahrain’s pride in its stro»»»