Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) announced the results of the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, which highlighted Qatar’s strong performance across economic, business, institutional, and social indicators. The results place Qatar among the leading performers regionally and gl»»»

Islamabad: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan H E Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif praised the State of Qatar’s vital support in helping secure the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran, which paves the way for a comprehensive agreement between the two sides. »»»

TOKYO: The head of the UN’s nuclear agency on Wednesday signaled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United States and Iran to reach an end to the war. International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi»»»

Representatives of dozens of professions work at Kumtor mine. Some operate heavy machinery, some mine ore, and others ensure a hot, delicious dinner awaits after a hard shift. And each of them is a true professional. Kumtor’s Chef, Alexander Ipatov, entered the top ten competitors in the Chef of th»»»

“So, I have Iran on the ‘ropes,’ ready to go down for the fall, willing to give us practically anything... and the U.S. Senate decides to have a poorly timed and meaningless War Powers Act Vote,” US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump was commenting on the Senate vote aimed at limit»»»

The heatwave that has engulfed France is underscoring the country’s lack of preparedness for climate change. Researcher and climate scientist François Gemenne laments that this is only considered a crisis during heatwaves, saying that France urgentl»»»

WASHINGTON: The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa — who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 — is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday. Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s flagship Emirates will begin inspections of its Airbus A380 aircraft within the next 48 hours after European aviation regulators ordered urgent checks of the superjumbo’s wing structure following the discovery of cracks during routine maintenance inspections. The airline said it woul»»»

Keir Starmer was always a curious choice for Labour Party leader; he never got the hang of politics and often gave the impression he didn’t want to. Britain’s former chief prosecutor imperceptibly rose up the party ranks at a time when Labour was desperate for someone with the basic commodity of co»»»

Fatos Pinar Turker, general manager of Istanbul Municipality’s Medya media and communications unit, raised allegations of police station strip searches during a court hearing held at Silivri Prison, according to local media reports. Turkey is not unfamiliar with claims of torture by law enforcement»»»

The extended disruption caused by the US-Iran conflict highlights a need for diversifying energy export routes to reduce dependency on shipping via the Strait of Hormuz. A new initiative launched by the Washington, DC-based New Lines Institute seeks to develop Syria and Turkey into major energy dis»»»

Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”. There has been no confirmation or denial from the government mini»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan met with Donald Trump’s co-in-law Massad Boulos in Cairo, the Turkish ministry (@TC_Disisleri) said in a tweet on June 21. Fidan was in Cairo during June 20-21 to attend the fourth meeting of the top diplomats of Turkey, Egypt, Pak»»»

Guadalajara, Mexico: Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Victory in Guadalajara, courtesy of a 76th-minute goal from Daniel Munoz, took them top of Group K with six points -- two clear of C»»»

Dubai: British nationals were the top buyers of Dubai property ahead of Indian, Australian and Egyptian buyers, as international demand continues to support the emirate’s residential market despite tighter bank checks and a more selective lending environment. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»

British Labour MP Andy Burnham looks set to be airdropped into Downing Street to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He’s promising “renewal for our party and our country,” after the sitting prime minister effectively burned the greatest parliamentary majority in over a hundred years with scandals»»»

Toronto, Canada: Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday. Croatia, who made it to the last four of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, were looking to bounce back after a 4-2 defeat to Engla»»»

Construction of Kara-Keche thermal power plant, with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts, will soon begin in Dzhumgal district of Naryn region. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced this on June 23 at a meeting with district residents during a working visit to Naryn region. The head of state no»»»

1 of 4 | New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed three candidates in New York Democratic primary races on Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- Mamdani-backed progressives scored big wins Tuesday night in New York state's Democratic primary, as voters cast ba»»»

A new road project linking Kochkor and Tokmok is under consideration in Kyrgyzstan. The proposed road would pass through Shamsi Gorge and could reduce the distance between the two locations by nearly half. The project was discussed during President Sadyr Japarov’s working visit to Naryn region. At »»»

Greece is exploring ways to accelerate Montenegro's accession to the European Union so that the country could become a member by the end of 2027, during Greece's presidency of the Council of the European Union, according to a report by Skai.gr on June 19. Current EU planning reportedly envisages Mo»»»

Crude oil prices extended losses in Asian trading on Wednesday (June 24) as easing fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East outweighed lingering geopolitical tensions, with traders betting that the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran would hold and keep oil flowing through the Strait of»»»

The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran. The House-passed measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs T»»»

The first consultative meeting of the national human rights institutions of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states was held in Bishkek. The press service of the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The event was attended by heads and representatives of national human rights»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced that 25 individuals of Arab nationality were arrested for an altercation at a restaurant, in which unlawful conduct constituted an assault on the safety of individuals and property, as well as a breach of public security and order. This action comes f»»»

Share: Photo Illustration : Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces party and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance Dr. Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces party, received a response from U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance regarding the letter he had sent concerning the situation in Lebanon, chall»»»

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated on Tuesday in a dialogue session in Rome titled "Qatar and Italy, a Mediterranean dialogue: building stronger channels for mediation and international cooperation»»»

Ukrainian drone strikes on transport links and fuel depots have succeeded in creating acute fuel shortages and blackouts across the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula. Additionally, an attack on the Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow last week has produced spectacular footage of fumes rising above the»»»

The UAE is expected to see a mix of rain-bearing clouds, blowing dust, humid conditions and fog through the weekend, while temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 48°C in inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said Wednesday's weather would be fair to par»»»

MTN Group (JSE: MTN), Africa's largest mobile operator by subscribers, said it would welcome any easing of tensions between the United States and Iran amid reports that diplomatic discussions could eventually pave the way for sanctions relief and potentially unlock the South African company's long-»»»

Asian stocks experienced a volatile trading session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as regional markets navigated the aftershocks of a severe global tech and semiconductor selloff driven by concerns over frothy AI valuations and a hawkish Federal Reserve. A global selloff in technology shares intensif»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»

Halftime substitute Ante Budimir scored in the ‌54th minute and Croatia eliminated Panama from World Cup contention with a tightly fought 1-0 victory in a Group L clash at Toronto on Tuesday. It ​was the first World Cup goal for Budimir, 34, and fifth in a competitive fixture for his country, all o»»»

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The US hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Ad»»»

Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said that lasting peace and stability in West Asia cannot be achieved as long as Iranian-backed proxy groups continue launching attacks and engaging in militant activities across the region, while stressing that discussions over a»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country was "equipping the Navy with nuclear weapons" as he commissioned a warship, state media reported on Wednesday. "It is rising into a full-fledged service equipped with strategic means, as the programme of equipping the Navy with nuclear weapons is fol»»»

With the World Cup underway, Brazil is experiencing an online betting boom, as over a third of adults are expected to bet on the tournament. The boom comes with consequences, as official figures show a link with mental health issues. A bill is even going through the Brazilian parliament to ban cele»»»

AL-MISHKHAB, Iraq: Alaa Al-Ibrahimi is planting rice again for the first time in years at his farm in Al-Mishkhab, in ​Iraq’s Najaf region. “Last year, I did not cultivate a single dunam ... This year, by God’s will, we got water,” he said, as workers sowed Anbar rice — his preferred variety — on h»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»

The UK needs a faster transition to electric cars and heat pumps to meet its 2030 target on cutting carbon emissions, a group of independent experts advising the government said Wednesday. Published two days after the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Climate Change Committee's (CCC) »»»

FOXBOROUGH, United States: England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O’Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header»»»

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state's central coast. State officials said they are combating the administration's attacks on their offshore wind industry by sending a notice of their intention to sue to the Departme»»»

Tunis, June 23 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Slah Zouari on Tuesday received a delegation of the European Investment Bank (EIB) to discuss ways of accelerating the implementation of...»»»

Rome: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated Tuesday in a dialogue session in Rome titled "Qatar and Italy, a Mediterranean dialogue: building stronger channels for mediation and international coopera»»»

QNA Doha Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani attended the graduation ceremony for the 26th cohort of national service recruits at the National Service Academy on Tuesday. The graduates completed a year-long training pro»»»

Tribune News Network Doha It is six months since Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum opened doors in Education City, establishing itself as a vibrant cultural destination that celebrates the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of modern art: Maqbool»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, has announced the launch of the Digital Transformation Programme as part of the Government S»»»

Tribune News Network Seattle/Doha The strong reception the Qatar team received from fans on their arrival in Seattle on Tuesday must have surely warmed the hearts of the players. Now faced with a crucial final group tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Al Annabi need to produce their strongest p»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber (QC) participated in the “Private Sector Market-Based Response” dialogue on Syria, Palestine, and Sudan, which was held at the Vienna International Centre as part of the “UNIDO Dialogue for Industrial Recovery.” The event brought together representatives of i»»»

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Pasi Rajala, state secretary to Finland’s ministers for foreign affairs and defence in Doha on Tuesday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly in the fields of agriculture »»»