Erdogan rejects Israel’s Armenian genocide move and points to Gaza deaths
ANKARA, Turkiye: Turkiye’s president on Tuesday dismissed an Israeli proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide, and turned the accusation back at Israel by pointing at the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was »»»
Journalists find love amid chaos of conflict
LONDON: Journalist Janay Boulos first connected with Syrian cameraman Abd Alkader Habak in 2016, when the London-based BBC reporter sought footage from him during the final months of the battle for Aleppo. What began as a professional relationship soon evolved into something more personal, sustai»»»
Starmer boosts budget to modernise UK military before exit
Britain plans to spend almost GBP300 billion ($397 billion) over the next four years to modernise its armed forces to counter rising threats, outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday. More drones, uncrewed vehicles and an upgrade to the UK's nuclear deterrent form part of Starmer's lo»»»
Iran-US technical meetings continue without high-level talks: Advisor to Prime Minister, Official Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry
Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Doha is part of meetings with mediators in the State of Qatar to discuss various regional issues»»»
Why the UAE economy is expected to bounce back to 9.8 per cent in 2027
Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE expects economic growth to moderate to 1.7 per cent in 2026 as regional developments weigh on trade, shipping, tourism and private sector confidence, while forecasting a strong rebound to 9.8 per cent in 2027. In its June 2026 Quarterly Economic Report, the ce»»»
France records 300 excess deaths during unseasonal May heatwave
A five-day heatwave in May caused at least 300 more deaths than expected across France, health officials said Tuesday. The unseasonal heatwave was followed in June by 11 days of the hottest temperatures the country has experienced since records began. French health officials said on Tuesday t»»»
Saudi ambassador receives industry minister in Beirut
BEIRUT: Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari was received by Lebanese Minister of Industry Joe Issa El-Khoury at the ministry’s headquarters in Beirut on Tuesday. The parties discussed Saudi-Lebanese relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in the industrial and investment sectors. They a»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Why Is SHE Still Here?’
In “Why Is SHE Still Here?” former Silicon Valley executive Patty Azzarello shatters the myth of the fearless leader. She reveals in her candid memoir that her decades-long career — culminating in roles as a CEO and a general manager of a billion-dollar software business — was not powered by innate»»»
Saudi ambassador receives industry minister in Beirut
BEIRUT: Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari was received by Lebanese Minister of Industry Joe Issa El-Khoury at the ministry’s headquarters in Beirut on Tuesday. The parties discussed Saudi-Lebanese relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in the industrial and investment sectors. They a»»»
Development Plan 2026-2030 aims to achieve around 4.2% growth, says Economy Minister
Tunis, June 30 (TAP) -Tunisia’s 2026–2030 development plan aims to achieve an average growth rate of around 4.2% at constant prices, reduce the poverty rate to below 15% and raise the Human Development Index (HDI) to the level of countries with very...»»»
Focus - Poland recognises same-sex marriages, sees rush for weddings organised abroad
Poland is one of the most restrictive countries in Europe for LGBT rights. Neither marriages nor civil partnerships for same-sex couples are legal there. But as of late May, Poland has legalised the recognition of same-sex marriages performed in third countries. The change comes after the European »»»
France welcomes framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: Illustration- The Lebanese people are tired of fighting the wars of others. Their future belongs to one state, one army, and one sovereign Lebanon The agreement brokered by the United States and signed in Washington should pave the way for the total recovery of Lebanon’s sovereignty within t»»»
Rescuers, volunteers report obstacles to rescue operations in Venezuela - UPI.com
Volunteers conduct search operations in a building damaged by an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Monday. National and international rescue teams continue their efforts among the ruins of buildings in the coastal state of La Guaira, north of Caracas, the epicenter of devastation caused by 7.2»»»
‘Too bad for US’: Trump criticises birthright ruling, urges action
Washington: US President Donald Trump criticised a Supreme Court ruling that rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, urging the Republican-controlled Congress to pursue legislation instead. "The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our Country, but we c»»»
Qatar elected to ACAO Executive Council and Committees
Rabat: The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), participated in the 74th Executive Council Meeting and the 29th General Assembly of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO), held on June 29-30 in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco. The Qatari delegation was headed by »»»
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign finance limits - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down limits on the amount of money a political party committee can spend in coordination with a candidate. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down federal limits on the amount of money a pol»»»
Death Toll From Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 1,943 - National Assembly Speaker
CARACAS (Sputnik) - The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 1,943, with over 10,500 injured, National Assembly speaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Tuesday. "The death toll is 1,943, with 10,571 injured," Rodriguez said. Venezuelan and foreign specialists rescued 6,461 people from r»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targets the Al-Sadana area on the outskirts of Al-Habariya 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 artillery shelling targets the Al-Sadana area on the outskirts of Al-Habariya in southern Lebanon 30-06-202»»»
SNCFT signs €38.2 million contract with China for five electric multiple-unit trains
Tunis, June 30 (TAP) – The Tunisian National Railways Company (SNCFT) on Tuesday signed a contract with China for the acquisition of five electric multiple-unit trains worth a total of €38.2 million, as part of the project to double and electrify...»»»
Bulgarian IT Association Urges Innovation Ministry to Open Dialogue with ICT Sector
The Bulgarian Association of Information Technologies (BAIT) has called on the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation to initiate an open dialogue with the ICT sector and has expressed concern over the expanding role of Information Services AD, Bulgaria's National System Integrator, in t»»»
Israel military shuts West Bank charity
NABLUS, Palestinian Territories: The Israeli military shut down the headquarters of a Palestinian charitable organization in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday, alleging it supported terrorism, Palestinian officials said. AFP journalists in Nablus reported that the entire building hou»»»
Real Madrid’s Mendy to stand trial after dog attacked teenager
MADRID: Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will stand trial after one of his dogs allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs after escaping from his property, according to Spanish reports on Tuesday. The private prosecution is asking for a six-month prison sentence to be issued for causing in»»»
Newcastle’s Tino Livramento expected to return in pre-season after World Cup exit
LONDON: Newcastle defender Tino Livramento has undergone minor surgery after suffering a calf injury and is expected to return during pre-season, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 23-year-old picked up the injury during England squad training in June and was subsequently ruled out »»»
Saudi Arabia reaffirms status as a top UNRWA donor, warns funding gap threatens agency’s mandate
UNITED NATIONS: Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its position as one of the largest donors to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, revealing that it has provided $835 million in development and humanitarian assistance through the agency over the years. It came as member st»»»
Extremists kidnap 37 students in Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria: Thirty-seven students were missing after jihadists raided their school where they were writing final exams on Monday, according to a list shared by a Nigerian local government official on Tuesday. The attack occurred Monday morning when assailants from Islamic State West Africa »»»
Israel-Bound Passenger Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Burgas after Hijack Alert Error
A passenger flight bound for Israel made an emergency landing at Burgas Airport (on the Black Sea) on Tuesday after a false hijack alert from its faulty transponder. In a press release, the Bulgarian Transport and Communications Ministry identified the civil aircraft as an Airbus A320 operating fro»»»
Lawyer Milen Shopov Elected by Supreme Bar Council as Anti-Corruption Commission Member
Lawyer Milen Shopov of the Sofia Bar Association was elected by the Supreme Bar Council as a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Council said in a press release on Tuesday. Shopov and Milena Kalcheva took part in the selection procedure, with both candidates appearing before the Supreme B»»»
Ancelotti hails Brazil’s patience after late Japan comeback
DOHA: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti credited patience, tactical discipline and belief after his side produced a late comeback to defeat Japan 2-1 and book its place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The five-time world champions were pushed to the limit by a determined Japanese sid»»»
Supreme Court: States can ban transgender girls from girls' sports - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld states' rights to ban transgender girls from girls' sports Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states can ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports at publicly funded schools. Just»»»
Hungary’s Great Plain is slowly drying out, with a Lake Balaton’s worth of water missing
Heat and a lack of rainfall have dried out farmland quickly again this year, but on the Great Hungarian Plain the problem runs deeper. In several areas, water scarcity has become a long-term condition, leaving its mark on groundwater, agricultural land and natural habitats. The situation on the Gre»»»
Pakistan interior minister arrives in Riyadh
RIYADH: Pakistan’s Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Raza Naqvi arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received by his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz on arrival at King Khalid International Airport.»»»
How Dubai Police’s luxury patrol cars became a global sensation
Dubai: What began as a simple idea to showcase Dubai’s unique identity has evolved into one of the city’s most recognisable global symbols. Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and Public Security in Dubai, has honoured Ali Hassan Al Marzouqi, the man behind the proposal»»»
DP World ILT20 prepared me for international stage, says Khuzaima Tanveer
DUBAI: The UAE and Desert Vipers’ fast bowler Khuzaima Tanveer believes the DP World ILT20 has played a significant role in his development, helping him grow as a player through exposure to some of the biggest names in world cricket. Having progressed from an emerging talent to a capped UAE interna»»»
Syria launches 2026 Specialised Exhibitions series in Damascus with 450 companies
Damascus, June 30 (SANA) The Syria Specialised Exhibitions 2026 series kicked off Tuesday at the Damascus Fairgrounds, with participation of around 450 local, Arab, and international companies. The events are organized by Tayara for International Exhibitions and Conferences, under the patronage of »»»
Book a bus with a tap: Sharjah expands smart transport as demand jumps 24 per cent
Sharjah: Sharjah has expanded its Bus on Demand service, widening coverage to more residential and educational districts as the emirate steps up efforts to build a smarter and more flexible public transport network. The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) said the service, launched in June»»»
Five entities, 16 officials: US expands sanctions on Hezbollah's financial network
Dubai: The United States has imposed sanctions on five financial entities and 16 officials and individuals linked to Hezbollah's financial network, in a move aimed at disrupting the group's funding channels and restricting its access to the formal financial system. The US Treasury Department said t»»»
Rama Appoints Former Mayor Who Resigned Under Decriminalization Law to Property Agency Post
Prime Minister Edi Rama has appointed former Shkodër mayor-elect Valdrin Pjetri as head of the Agency for the Treatment of Property, reviving debate over the ruling Socialist Party's handling of officials linked to past criminal records. Pjetri was elected mayor of Shkodër in 2019 but resigned befo»»»
Soccer fans clash with police in The Hague after Morocco stuns the Netherlands at the World Cup
THE HAGUE: Soccer fans clashed with police in The Hague and celebrated in Casablanca after Morocco sent the Netherlands to their earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch on penalties on Monday night. The Netherlands has a sizable Moroccan community and fans of the Morocco soccer team were in »»»
False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop
BERLIN: Another World Cup, another early exit. Germany should be getting used to disappointment, but they don’t make it any less painful for a traditional soccer heavyweight that had been tentatively hoping for a fifth World Cup title to restore lost pride. Germany did manage to survive the group s»»»
In south Lebanon, Netanyahu says Israel will stay as long as Hezbollah ‘threatens us’
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, vowing that his country’s forces would stay in the area as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah remained a “threat.” His comments came after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement under US sponsors»»»
China calls for maintaining Iran talks momentum
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for maintaining the momentum in the negotiations between the US and Iran in a meeting in Beijing with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. "The current ceasefire remains fragile, but talking is better than fighting, and »»»
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. cites hospitalization for depression for 4-month absence - UPI.com
Rep. Tom Kean, R-N.J., lasted voted on Capitol Hill in early March. File Photo courtesy of Congress June 30 (UPI) -- Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., said Tuesday he was hospitalized with depression, a diagnosis that kept him off Capitol Hill for nearly four months without explanation. He made the announ»»»
Jordan to host second Fintech Festival in September
AMMAN — The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) has announced the second edition of the Jordan Fintech Festival 2026, which will be held on September 23–24 at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre at the Dead Sea.The event is being organised in partnership with the Association of Banks in Jordan an»»»
Japan says ready to act as yen hits 40-year low
TOKYO — Japan's finance minister said Tuesday that authorities were ready to take "appropriate action" after the yen hit around 40-year low against the dollar.The currency has been sliding for years and has come under renewed pressure because of the Middle East war and the gap in US and Japanese in»»»
Informality among women ranges from 40% to 71% of total employment
AMMAN — “The economic consequences of crises are never experienced equally. Women across the Arab States are already navigating some of the world’s lowest rates of labour force participation, high levels of informal work and limited access to social protection,” UN Women Regional Director for the A»»»
Jordan, Brazil seek to deepen trade ties ahead of São Paulo economic forum
AMMAN — Chairman of Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq on Tuesday met a delegation from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CCAB) to discuss ways to expand trade and investment ties between Jordan and Brazil.During the meeting, the CCAB invited Haj Tawfiq to deliver a keynote ad»»»
US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in women's school sports
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports, delivering a major victory to conservatives in one of the country's most fiercely contested culture wars. The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for states to »»»
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting US President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States temporarily or without legal documents are not American citizens. The US Supreme Court»»»
National platform for administrative procedures to be officially launched in September
Tunis, June 30 (TAP)- The National Platform for Administrative Procedures will be officially launched next September. The platform, dubbed Dalil, is geared towards citizens and the administration, Director General of Administrative Reforms and...»»»
Chile faces mining labor shortage amid investment boom - UPI.com
Chile will need to add nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade to support a planned $104.549 billion mining investment pipeline. File Photo by Sebastian Padilla/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- Chile will need to add nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade to support a pla»»»