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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Colombians are heading to the polls this Sunday to elect a new president. The frontrunner is Abelardo de la Esperiella. He has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups. His challenger is leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, he argues for modifying the current peace plan, whic»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

Socialist Party lawmaker Elisa Spiropali has issued a pointed response to Prime Minister Edi Rama following remarks he made during an expanded meeting of the party’s parliamentary group. A day earlier, Rama referred to what he described as “lost souls” within the Socialist Party who were calling fo»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

The Ministry of Interior of Qatar said an internal explosion occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, prompting an immediate response from Civil Defence teams. Authorities confirmed that no injuries or gas leaks were reported following the incident. Emergency teams remain on site as»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) reported on Sunday that an internal explosion occurred in one of the factories in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, with civil defense teams responding to the incident. MoI added that no injuries or leaks were recorded.»»»

Authors: Thomas Laessoe, Jens H Peterson, Tobias Guldberg Froslev, And Jacob Heilman-Clausen The basidiomycetes comprise some of the best-known groups in the Kingdom of Fungi, including most mushrooms prized by mushroom hunters. “Fungi of Temperate Europe: Keys to the Basidiomycotes” covers more th»»»

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture confirmed on Sunday that no cases of watermelon virus had been found in agricultural fields in Palestine. Mahmoud Fatafta, the ministry’s spokesman, said plant diseases do not transmit to people regardless of their type, and therefore pose no threat»»»

DAMASCUS: Economic relations between Syria and Germany have gained momentum in 2026, reflecting efforts by both countries to strengthen cooperation in key sectors, including energy, reconstruction and infrastructure. The growing engagement comes amid mutual interest in exploring economic opportunit»»»

RAMALLAH: Israeli forces detained seven Palestinians during predawn raids across several areas of the Ramallah governorate in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, according to local sources. Sources said Israeli troops detained Bashir Al-Mukhtar, Amin Farah, Yahya Farah, Jamal Yasser, and Awad Jamal f»»»

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his claim that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sought a photo op with him to get her “numbers up” after refusing to support the US in its war with Iran. The latest exchange follows a dispute sparked by comments Trump made in a phone interview with»»»

High-level US–Iran talks in Switzerland got off to a tense and symbolic start after the Iranian delegation refused to take part in a planned handshake and joint photo-op with American officials, following fresh threats from US President Donald Trump. The move escalated diplomatic friction at the Bu»»»

Atlanta: Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in the match that took place Sunday at Atlanta Stadium in the second round of Group H in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico until July 19. Spain's four goals were scored by Mikel Oyarzabal (21st and 24th minutes), Lamine »»»

The global final of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year took place in Monaco on May 26–29, 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs from around the world for networking, inspiration, and a broader view of global business trends. This year’s winners were Jitendra Mohan, Sanjay Gajendra, and Casey Morriso»»»

Budimex has completed its first project in Slovakia, delivering a major highway interchange near Bratislava at the junction of the D1 and D4 roads. The investment, one of Slovakia’s key infrastructure projects, opened 90 days ahead of schedule and will redirect regional and international traffic be»»»

Poland’s tax administration is increasingly verifying companies through simplified checking procedures rather than traditional tax or customs audits, according to a report by MDDP and the Lewiatan Confederation. In 2025, the tax office carried out nearly 2.3 million such procedures, opening an aver»»»

A new report on layoffs in Germany shows that job cuts are becoming more common and often come as a surprise to employees. The HR WORKS study, based on a survey of more than 6,000 workers, found that over one-quarter of dismissed employees received no warning, performance review, or prior signal be»»»

Tunis, June 21 (TAP) - The weather Sunday night will be clear to partly cloudy nationwide.According to forecasts by the National Institute of Meteorology, night-time temperatures will range between 24 and 29°C, hovering around 22°C on heights,...»»»

DOHA: Jordan and Algeria will look to revive their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns when they meet in a crucial Group J clash tomorrow at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The match, scheduled for 6:00am (Qatar time), will be the third fixture in Group J, which also includes Argentina and Austria. W»»»

Smoke billows in the background following a reported Ukrainian drone attack on a fuel facility in Moscow on Thursday. Photo by Stringer/EPA June 21 (UPI) -- The Russian government on Sunday halted fuel sales to civilians and businesses not considered vital to functioning and security in Crimea. Ser»»»

Newly-elected Grand Mufti Ahmed Hasanov said that the mission of the Muslim denomination in Bulgaria is to encourage people to become better individuals, speaking to BTA after being elected by the National Muslim Conference in Sofia on Sunday. Hasanov said the denomination would continue serving Bu»»»

A study by global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has highlighted the strategic role of Digital Dubai in reinforcing Dubai’s position among the world’s most powerful place brands, ranking fifth globally with a brand value of nearly Dh1 trillion. The report identified Digital Dubai as a ma»»»

Bassel Rahmy, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), said that the strong support the agency receives from the political leadership has contributed to a significant increase in financing volumes. He noted that productive projects accounted for»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced an extraordinary government meeting for Monday, followed by a parliamentary group session, while hinting at significant political and institutional changes to be unveiled in Parliament. In a brief but intriguing Facebook post published on Sunday, »»»

In an unexpected twist of modern industry, San Diego-based Debut Biotechnology, known for its revolutionary contributions to the beauty sector, is now paving the way for the United States’ first military-industrial biofactory. This landmark initiative, backed by a new contract with the Department o»»»

Boredom hit late one night and I found myself browsing Netflix for my next comfort watch. I skipped the romcoms and old favorites for “Swapped,” a body-swap animation from Nathan Greno, the director of “Tangled,” one of my favorite animated films of all time. As the credits rolled for “Swapped,” I »»»

RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi received Ambassador of Iraq to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al-Suhail at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the council and Iraq, the Gene»»»

Severe flooding at the end of May in Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa has understandably been described as a disaster. Water levels rose quickly, overwhelming infrastructure, disrupting public services and damaging agricultural crops. Several drowning incidents were also reported. But the flood was not only a»»»

Tunis, June 21 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will participate, on the instructions of President Kaïs Saïed, in the resumed 165th ordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the...»»»

In February 1989, when the Soviet army’s last soldier crossed the Friendship Bridge over the Amu Darya River back into Soviet Uzbekistan, no one expected to see the Russians back in Afghanistan within living memory. The fall of the Soviet Union was attributed by some to the Soviets’ disastrous deci»»»

DUBAi: European champions Spain comprehensively beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday night to leave the Green Falcons’ hopes of progress to the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup hanging in the balance. The result leaves Spain top of Group H with four points while Saudi are stuck on on»»»

Although average apartment prices in some Polish cities still appear high, the market is becoming more complex, with discounts, promotions, and negotiations playing a growing role. Buyers are better prepared, compare offers carefully, and increasingly distinguish between asking prices and actual tr»»»