Albanian PM Rama Vows to Push on with Kushner-linked Luxury Resort
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama vowed to press ahead with a billion-dollar luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner despite nine days of protests. Rama described the development as a major investment opportunity, rejecting claims that the government was selling public land. In an interview wi»»»
Dubai driving lessons under AI watch: RTA tracks learners and instructors with smart cameras
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) hosted a workshop for driving institutes to introduce its Intelligent Monitoring System (IMS), a camera-based solution designed to track instructor and trainee behaviour during driving sessions. The move aims to enhance training quality, transparen»»»
All set to welcoming Qatari fan delegations to US: QFA official
Washington Director of Marketing and Communications at the Qatar Football Association (QFA), Khaled Mubarak Al Kuwari, said that all preparations are set for Qatari fans to be received in San Francisco, the United States, to cheer for team Qatar during their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Al Kuwari t»»»
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets with British officials
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met separately today in London with the British National Security Adviser, HE Jonathan Powell, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Dev»»»
Family ‘deeply concerned’ for Gaza doctor’s health after transfer to solitary confinement
DUBAI: The family of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya have raised concerns over his health condition following his transfer to solitary confinement in Nafha Prison. The move came after his lawyer and defense team filed for an appeal to the Israeli Supreme Court over his continued detention without formal char»»»
Somalia backs referee Omar Artan’s ‘integrity’ after US denies him entry
MOGADISHU: Somalia has defended its referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. In a statement on Tuesday, Somalia’s Ministry of Sports expressed “deep regret” over Artan’s denial of en»»»
Egypt aims to double exports to $100 bn by 2030, announces digital industrial platform: Hashem
Egypt is targeting an increase in annual exports from $48bn to $100bn by 2030 through a new strategy that includes launching an integrated digital B2B platform to connect local manufacturers and integrate them into global supply chains, the Minister of Industry announced. Speaking at the monthly ga»»»
Zelensky visits Estonia for summit of Baltic states to boost support - UPI.com
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, left, welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a summit in Tallinn, Estonia, Tuesday. Photo by Valda Kalnina/EPA June 9 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska traveled to Talinn, Estonia, Tuesday to take part i»»»
MoPH launches national survey on developmental disabilities diagnostics, interventions
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has launched the assessment phase of the National Survey on Developmental Disabilities Diagnostics and Interventions in the State of Qatar. This was during an event attended by representatives from major healt»»»
Over 20 Tunisian start-ups partaking in London Tech Week 2026
Tunis, June 9 (TAP) - Over 20 Tunisian start-ups and digital companies are partaking in the "London Tech Week 2026," held on June 8-12. The delegation, led by the Confederation of Tunisian Corporate Citizens (French: CONECT) and the Tunisian-British...»»»
Make it in the Emirates 2026 offers 1,000 new jobs
Abu Dhabi: Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), stated that participants in the "Make it in the Emirates 2026" Jobs Fair for Industry and Advanced Technology, which opened yesterday (Monday) i»»»
Shafallah Center’s efforts an extension of Qatar's approach to support, empower persons with disabilities: Executive director
Executive Director of the Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities Fatima Saeed Al Saadi affirmed that the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani for the 2026 graduation ceremony of the center's participants reflects »»»
Municipality minister takes part in ‘GreenTech Amsterdam 2026’ expo
Amsterdam Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah took part in the inauguration of the "GreenTech Amsterdam 2026" Expo in Amsterdam. Running until June 11, 2026, the event positions itself as one of the preeminent expos specializing in Agri-Tech, innovation, and food »»»
Israeli Media Circulates Video Showing Direct Hit of Iranian Missile Attack on Ramat David Airbase
“Yedioth Ahronoth” Hebrew newspaper: With the approval of the military censor, satellite images reveal a direct hit by an Iranian missile on a hangar inside the Ramat David Airbase two days ago. "Yedioth Ahronoth" Hebrew newspaper: With the approval of the military censor, satellite images reveal a»»»
Saudi Arabia qualifies 24 firms for new mining exploration licenses
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has qualified 24 local and international companies and consortiums to compete for exploration licenses across three multi-mineral belts. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said the belts cover a combined area of approximately 13,000 sq. km across five regions: Madin»»»
Report: Hezbollah agrees to 'point-for-point' withdrawal from South Litani
Hezbollah does not object to withdrawing its fighters from the area south of the Litani River according to a "point for point" principle, which means that Israel should also pull out its forces in tandem, sources said. "The Lebanese parliament speaker informed the U.S. ambassador of the Shiite Duo'»»»
Israeli Army: Number of soldiers injured in this battle in South Lebanon has risen to 1291, including 75 critical and 146 moderate - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army: Number of soldiers injured in this battle in South Lebanon has risen to 1291, including 75 critical and 146 moderate 09-06-20»»»
Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, North Dakota head to polls - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Four-term Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., faces five challengers in Tuesday's Republican primary. If no candidate receives 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will advance to a runoff election on June 23. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 9 (UPI) -- Five-Term Republican S»»»
‘Burn for us’: The real message of US-EU ‘nuclear sharing’
There’s an old treaty that, if you have signed up to it, says that you can’t spread nuclear weapons. So, if you don’t have any nukes and you sign the treaty, you can’t get any. Simple as that. You’d think. But leave it to the West, with all its ‘values’ and ‘rules-based order’ to, you know, not rea»»»
Israeli army says troops kill gunman who entered Israel from Lebanon
The Israeli army on Tuesday said its forces killed a gunman who had managed to infiltrate Israeli territory from Lebanon and opened fire on its troops. "A short while ago, an initial report was received regarding a shooting toward IDF (Israeli army) soldiers operating in the Ramim Ridge area," the »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Maroun Al-Ras town with a rocket barrage: statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a newly established site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Maroun Al-Ras town with a rocket bar»»»
Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company Hosts Review of Output and Feedstocks
CAIRO — Egypt’s petrochemicals sector is intensifying efforts to maximize production efficiency and secure feedstock supplies as authorities seek to strengthen export competitiveness and increase value-added industrial output. During a periodic production committee meeting hosted by Sidi Kerir Petr»»»
Sharjah bans transit trucks from passing through Al Dhaid
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed authorities to develop an alternative route for transit trucks to ensure they no longer pass through Al Dhaid, in a move aimed at improving quality of life and preserving the com»»»
Amir, Kuwait Amir discuss bilateral ties, regional security
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from HH Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. During the call, they reviewed the strong fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to support and stre»»»
Deputy PM meets GCC secretary-general
Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) HE Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to the »»»
N.Ireland police arrest man after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing
Belfast: Northern Ireland police said Tuesday they had arrested a man following what Prime Minister Keir Starmer branded a "sickening" stabbing in Belfast, with graphic video prompting protest calls from UK far-right figures. Video of Monday night's incident posted on social media networks shows a »»»
Aoun: Israel's pullout enables Lebanon to extend its authority
The Israeli army's withdrawal from south Lebanon would enable the Lebanese state to "extend its authority, end armed appearances and eliminate any justification for the persistence of weapons other than those of legitimate authorities and their armed forces," President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday. »»»
Vucic: We expect Angolan investors to come to Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday he expected Angolan investors to come to Serbia and that there were major opportunities for cooperation in many areas, in agriculture in particular. Vucic was speaking at a round table titled Serbia and Angola: From Successful Projects t»»»
Can the FIFA World Cup kick-start the economy?
Milto SchmidtThe World Cup is set to thrill fans and boost the economy. FIFA says the tournament could generate up to $80 billion. But can it deliver? https://p.dw.com/p/5F41pAdvertisementWorld Cup excitement is reaching a fever pitch, driving a surge in demand for soccer jerseys and fan merchandis»»»
NatWest and Endava form partnership to drive merchant payments business forward
Endava, the technology-driven business transformation group whose AI-native approach combines cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise today announced a strategic partnership with Tyl by NatWest, NatWest Group’s merchant-payments arm, to accelerate the evolution of its offering. The par»»»
Children of Qatari mothers, Qatar-born residents can join national service programme: Ministry of Defence
Doha The Ministry of Defence has announced that the children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in the State of Qatar are now eligible to join the national service programme. In its post on X on Tuesday, the ministry stated that applicants must meet the following requirements: Be Born »»»
PM meets GCC secretary-general
Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council of the Arab Gulf States (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed prospects for strengthening the pro»»»
PM attends graduation of 2026 batch of Shafallah Center members
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani attended the graduation ceremony of 2026 batch of members of the Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities, held on Tuesday morning at the center's headquarters. The Prime Minister and Ministe»»»
Bulgaria Says No More Weapons for Ukraine: “They Need People, Not Arms,” Minister Claims
Bulgaria does not intend to provide additional weapons to Ukraine, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced while outlining the priorities of the Ministry of Defense during the current government’s mandate. Speaking at a press conference, Stoyanov argued that the conflict has reached a stage whe»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli force positioned inside a building on Al-Sal’a Hill in the town of Qantara with an Ababil loitering glider, achieving a confirmed hit: statement 4 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli force positioned inside a building on Al-Sal’a Hill in the town of Qantara with an Ababil l»»»
Mihaela Petruescu, Nhood: Modern offices must deliver collaboration, culture-building, and a sense of belonging
Hybrid work, ESG requirements, and employee wellbeing continue to reshape corporate real estate and office buildings are evolving from workplaces into strategic business tools. In this context, Business Review sat down with Mihaela Petruescu, Country Director for Property Services Romania & Poland »»»
Space, Tech & Investment May Drive New Level of China-North Korea Relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first foreign visit of the year - to North Korea - confirms the deep, geography-driven alliance between the countries, Artyom Lukin, professor of international politics at Far Eastern Federal University, told Sputnik. The visit is not a hasty reaction to US-South Kore»»»
Professional journalists cards 2025/2026 to be distributed starting June 10
TUNIS, June 9, 2026 (TAP) – The Independent Commission in charge of awarding the National Professional Journalist Card announced on Tuesday that the distribution of the 2025 and 2026 cards will begin on Wednesday, June 10, at the commission's...»»»
Why Anthropic has the edge over OpenAI in IPO race
BusinessNorth AmericaWhy Anthropic has the edge over OpenAI in IPO raceNicolas MartinThe rivalry between Sam Altman and Dario Amodei is entering a new phase. Both AI bosses are planning public listings and hope to use the money to outpace each other in the race to build superintelligent AI. https:/»»»
Technology made everything faster. Why does life feel more expensive?
Last week, I ordered groceries from my phone, paid a utility bill online, renewed a subscription in minutes, and asked an AI tool to summarise a report that would once have taken hours to read. The entire sequence took less than 15 minutes. Twenty years ago, the same tasks would have required phone»»»
Gorenje partners up again with the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Gorenje continues to build on its established relationship with global football as it returns as a sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ for the second time. This renewed collaboration underlines the brand’s consistent presence within FIFA competitions and its long-term commitment to top-level sport.»»»
U.S. helicopter crew rescued after coming down near Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
Two U.S. military personnel were recovering after being rescued from an undisclosed location near the Strait of Hormuz after their U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter a went down on Monday. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo June 9 (UPI) -- Two U.S. Army helicopter crew members were res»»»
Dubai's new 'Map Your Dubai' campaign puts local restaurants on the map with Google
Dubai: Dubai's best-kept culinary secrets are about to get a lot easier to find. The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Google have joined forces on a new campaign called Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition, designed to shine a light on the homegrown restaurants and cafes that give the c»»»
New Pakistan-Iran road routes and Central Asian trade
Since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran, and especially since the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Central Asian trade via Iranian ports has been thrown into jeopardy. However, Pakistan and Iran have operationalised six roads linking the three major Pakistani ports of Gwadar, Karachi»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main market rose to 11,115 points with $2bn in trade value
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index rose 142.29 points, or 1.30 percent, on Tuesday to close at 11,115.37. The MSCI Tadawul 30 Index gained 23.62 points, or 1.62 percent, to 1,485.62, while the Nomu parallel market index advanced 137.46 points, or 0.60 percent, to 22,887.94. Tr»»»
Israel minister Smotrich banned from France
PARIS: France Tuesday banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, the French foreign minister said, slamming him for actively promoting the annexation of the West Bank and the “re-colonization” of Gaza. “Four leaders of settler organizations, and twenty-one violent s»»»
Reports of abuse by Israeli tourists spark calls for crackdown on Philippine island
MANILA: When reports of an assault by Israeli tourists at a restaurant in Siargao made headlines nationwide, it was not the first such incident to take place on the southern Philippine island in recent months. This time, however, it went viral, with an increasing number of Filipino influencers call»»»
Saudi officials review KSrelief Sudan programs
RIYADH: The supervisor-general of Saudi aid agency KSrelief, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, recently met Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Zaid Al-Harbi in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed mutual humanitarian issues and reviewed the latest KSrelief projects in Sudan. Al-Harbi expressed appreciation for»»»
Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia sign Istanbul Declaration to deepen cooperation
Istanbul, June 9 (SANA) Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Georgia signed the Istanbul Declaration during a trilateral meeting of their foreign ministers in Istanbul on Tuesday, reaffirming cooperation in areas including trade, energy, transport, security and regional development. The declaration was signed b»»»
ICC's Karim Khan suspended for alleged sexual misconduct - UPI.com
International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has been suspended from his position over allegations of sexual misconduct. File Photo by the ICC/UPI | License Photo June 9 (UPI) -- The International Criminal Court on Tuesday suspended Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from duty over allegations»»»