Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and US Vice President JD Vance discussed a "de-confliction" mechanism for Lebanon on Monday, Aoun's office said, as Vance said the move aimed to prevent spiralling Israel-Hezbollah violence. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nonetheless declared that Israeli f»»»

Iran is wasting little time moving its oil back into global markets. This came following the easing of naval blockade imposed by the US military around the Strait of Hormuz under an interim agreement that opened the door to 60 days of high-stakes negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme and the»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from philanthropists, Qatar Charity (QC) has successfully concluded a specialised medical campaign to combat eye diseases in Somalia. The initiative, conducted over two weeks at Jalkayo General Hospital in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ga»»»

The United States suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would allow UN nuclear inspectors to return to the country. "We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal," Vance told reporters following talks at Switzerland's luxury Burgenstock r»»»

WASHINGTON: A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to repair divisions and ​stabilise southern Syria have stalled nearly a year after deadly sectarian violence in a Druze-majority province shook the country. A U.N. investigation in March found more than 1,700 people, most civilian »»»

WASHINGTON: A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to repair divisions and ​stabilise southern Syria have stalled nearly a year after deadly sectarian violence in a Druze-majority province shook the country. A U.N. investigation in March found more than 1,700 people, most civilian »»»

BRUSSELS: Belgium said on Monday it had issued five visas to a Taliban delegation to attend an EU meeting on migration in Brussels, in what ​would be the first time the EU has hosted the group since the Islamists returned to power in Afghanistan five years ago. The visas are restricted in both geog»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza: An Israeli strike killed a teenage girl Monday as she walked to her high school to take an exam in Gaza City, relatives said. Raghad Hassan Ashour, 16, was headed to the 11th grade test when the blast occurred in a busy street in the Rimal district, according to a relative, Jam»»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran has laid the foundation for ending the war and establishing a negotiation track that paves the way toward a final agreem»»»

BEIRUT: US-Iran talks in Switzerland produced what mediators described as “encouraging progress” on Monday, with both sides agreeing to a 60-day roadmap toward a broader deal aimed at ending the regional war. Key early steps include establishing direct communication channels to prevent escalation i»»»

A coordinator with U-Reporters, an UNICEF program to engage and inform local communities, wears a protective gown May 29 as he takes part in a campaign to raise awareness about Ebola in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The number of Ebola cases has climbed past 1,000, health offi»»»

Emirates has announced a major recruitment campaign for its engineering division, rolling out in-person hiring events across multiple countries in July and August 2026, alongside a wider global push for aviation talent. The airline confirmed that recruitment sessions will be held in Sri Lanka, Mala»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian Arab Republic President Ahmed Al-Sharaa said the Middle East region is going through a sensitive phase, stressing that the change in Syria represents a positive opportunity for the region and that most countries had benefited from this transformation. In a special interview with Al»»»

ARLINGTON, Texas: ‌Argentina booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage on Monday as Lionel ​Messi recovered from an early penalty miss to score a record-breaking double in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J. The defending champions broke through before halftime when Messi initiated a sl»»»

Colombia on Sunday elected 47-year-old hardliner and millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as the country’s next president just four years after electing Gustavo Petro the first left-wing president in the country's history. De la Espriella won the majority vote and received support from right»»»

Kinshasa: More than 1,000 Ebola infections have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the latest outbreak has killed more than 250 people so far, official figures showed Monday. The country's National Institute of Public Health (INSP) confirmed 1,003 cases and 254 deaths, with a »»»

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) affirmed that the 'Dubai-it' initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, embodies the UAE’»»»

New York, June 22 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, reaffirmed the Syrian government’s commitment to continuing efforts to uncover the fate of missing and forcibly disappeared persons and to advancing the path of transitional justice without compromise. A»»»

Dangerous weather conditions have turned deadly in Grand Canyon National Park, where multiple hikers have died this month as summer visitation ramps up. At least four people have died in weather-related incidents in the park so far in June, including three older hikers. "On June 12, a 72-year-old m»»»

Doha: France and Iraq are set to meet in the second group stage match in the World Cup where the tournament favourites face a team eager to prove itself on the biggest stage. While France are expected to challenge for the title, Iraq will hope to test challenge one of international football's most »»»

MARIB: As Yemen’s energy sector continues to grapple with the effects of war and a steep decline in foreign investment, Safer Exploration & Production Operations Co. — the country’s largest oil and gas producer — has unveiled plans to expand the use of its hydrocarbon resources. These plans include»»»

US President Donald Trump has added to the pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, blasting his record on migration and energy in a social media post before the British leader announced his resignation on Monday. Trump’s remarks come amid souring US-UK relations over the Iran war, while the US »»»

Polish-Ukrainian relations have entered a deep crisis after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Poland’s highest honour, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on June 19. The decision came just days before Zelenskiy was expected to travel to Gdańsk for anoth»»»

Uzbekistan's fintech sector is entering a new stage of development as companies seek to build integrated digital ecosystems that combine banking, payments, lending and ecommerce services, according to Nikolay Seleznev, co-founder and chief strategy and business development officer at Uzum, who spok»»»

What’s up with all these performative clowns obsessing over the gender of obvious women? Who exactly are these amateur gynecologists, conducting speculative anatomy audits of high-profile females? They’re nothing like they perceive themselves to be, for starters. In just the latest example, a bunch»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Monday that Israeli troops occupying parts of south Lebanon still enjoyed "freedom of action" despite a ceasefire that has been holding for two days. "My directive and that of the Minister of Defense to the IDF (army) is clear and has not changed»»»

Members of the Bolivian police and Army work to clear roadblocks in El Alto on Saturday after the declaration of a state of emergency. Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- Bolivia began the week with 11 active roadblocks remaining across the national highway network -- a sharp decline fro»»»

In this edition of Access Asia, we explore why the world's most populous country struggles to qualify for the World Cup, despite a growing appetite for the sport. We also explore how artificial intelligence could be about to revolutionise medicine and blue-collar work.»»»

Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeff»»»

The second early-season heatwave of the year has brought the return of a politically-charged issue. That of air-conditioning - for decades, France has been notoriously reticent to adopt the technology - currently just 25% of French households have it. That figure is up significantly from just a dec»»»

Apple removed Russia's messaging app Max from its App Store in early June, and cut off push notifications for calls and messages to iPhone users. This was a blow to the state-backed messaging app, which was supposed to replace the likes of WhatsApp and Telegram. However, there is still a chance tha»»»

Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova and UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria Christina de Bruin discussed the continuation of partnership between Bulgaria and UNICEF in developing policies to support children and families. Both praised the cooperation to date and highlighted Bulgaria’s»»»

JUBA: South Sudan will hold elections on December 22, its electoral commission promised Monday, after years of repeated delays and despite an increasingly dire security situation. International observers have warned of a return to full-blown conflict as government forces under President Salva Kiir »»»

* High-level talks ended early on Monday* Technical meetings to continue this week* Oil prices resume drop after progress on talks reported* Violence in Lebanon has abated since late on SaturdayBUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland, June 22 : US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday talks with Iranian officia»»»

Dubai: Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar and Noon and chairman of Eagle Hills, said his team had set aside Dh5 billion to acquire distressed real estate projects in Dubai after the US-Iran-Israel war broke out earlier this year. However, the veteran businessman was unable to identify a single suita»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that “very good progress” was made on a “deconfliction mechanism” between Israel and Hezbollah during talks with Iran in Burgenstock yesterday. “We want a regional ceasefire, right? We want Hezbollah to stop firing at our friends in Israel. We want Israelis »»»

Sofia Municipality Monday said it will use all legal means to block the planned 215-metre Paradise Tower skyscraper on Cherni Vrah Boulevard, despite a Supreme Administrative Court ruling that upheld the cancellation of a previous mayoral order over procedural issues. Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev iss»»»

RIYADH: Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said the proposed railway linking Turkiye and Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing technical evaluation and is expected to strengthen the Kingdom's position as a regional distribution and logistics hub connecting major global trade routes. The »»»

JUBA: South Sudan will hold elections on December 22, its electoral commission promised Monday, after years of repeated delays and despite an increasingly dire security situation. International observers have warned of a return to full-blown conflict as government forces under President Salva Kiir »»»

Construction activity across the European Union continued to expand in April 2026, extending a modest upward trend, while Bulgaria recorded a slight monthly decline, according to Eurostat data. Across the EU, construction production increased by 0.8% compared with March, following a stronger rise o»»»

Cairo — Egyptian equities began the new trading week in positive territory as foreign investors continued to increase exposure to Egyptian assets, while the launch of the country’s first single-stock futures contracts added momentum to a broader transformation underway across capital markets. The b»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri pledged on behalf of ally Hezbollah to make the region south of the Litani river weapon-free, if Israel commits this time to a ceasefire in Lebanon. Berri told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, in remarks published Monday, that he supports a gradual withdrawal from south Leb»»»

High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended, while technical talks will go on there for the rest of the week. US and Iranian delegation met for high-level talks following the recent signing of a "memorandum of understanding". However, the Iranian tempor»»»

Kamakura, Japan: Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time. The latest trade statistics show Japan's exports of the highly nutritiou»»»

A massive explosion and fire hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday evening, with the authorities attributing the incident to a “technical malfunction” during operations at a local gas facility rather than an attack. Qatar’s Interior Ministry initially said an “internal explosion” occurre»»»

Uzbekistan is preparing to launch an ambitious new legal jurisdiction aimed at attracting international technology companies. The idea is to utilise legal certainty and regulatory flexibility rather than tax incentives in building a digital economy. In an exclusive interview with bne Inte»»»

GAZA CITY: Carrying their boards past tents and bombed-out buildings, a group of Gazan surfers headed for the sea, seeking solace in the waves despite the risk of Israeli attacks. On the beach in Gaza City, the trio laid out their boards on the sand while they warmed up their limbs and readied thei»»»

FM Logistic, a major international supply chain player, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the capital of German logistics group Schäflein. The current management, Achim and Bernd Schäflein, will retain an equity stake, thereby securing the continuity and famil»»»

RIYADH: Makkah and Madinah’s hospitality sectors demonstrated resilience in early 2026, weathering regional travel disruptions as the Kingdom continues to expand accommodation capacity for religious visitors, according to Knight Frank. The consultancy’s Saudi Hospitality and Religious Tourism Repor»»»

Not a single topic dominates Monday’s news media. The coverage focuses on the presidential race, with parties weighing possible candidates before the autumn 2026 election, Bulgaria’s position on the EU’s planned new sanctions package against Russia, and the pressure on public finances. Other major »»»