4 heat-related deaths reported in the Grand Canyon this month - UPI.com
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»»»
France target second win as Iraq eye upset
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 »»»
Parliament Bureau refers four bills to committees for expedited review
TUNIS, June 22 (TAP) - The Bureau of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), meeting on Monday, decided to refer four draft laws to the relevant parliamentary committees for expedited examination. These include two bills approving two...»»»
Safer Co. ready to resume LNG exports, says CEO
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»»»
Banieczka wants to create network of 600 car wash facilities
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Poland developing high-tech industry but lacks professionals
Poland’s high-tech industrial sector is developing rapidly, with growth in electromobility, automation, electronics and planned projects such as the Jaworzno hub with Taiwan’s Foxconn. However, experts from Smart Solutions HR warn that the main barrier may be the availability of qualified workers. »»»
Nawrocki aide says Zelensky keeps insulting Poles
Poland will not accept insults from Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, the chief of staff to President Karol Nawrocki has said, as a diplomatic row over Kiev’s honoring of nationalist forces that collaborated with the Nazis continues to escalate. Last week, Nawrocki ordered that Zelensky be stripp»»»
Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid Labour Party crisis
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 »»»
Saudi Arabia expresses solidarity with Qatar after gas plant explosion
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Qatar after an explosion at a gas plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City, about 80 km north of Doha, resulted in several casualties and injuries on Sunday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday the Kingdom’s sincere condolences to the famili»»»
Over 40 shells found in Philippine school shooting police
Manila: More than 40 shells were found at the scene of a school shooting in Tacloban City in the central Philippines on Monday morning, according to local police. Eastern Visayas Regional Police Director Brigadier General Jason Capoy said the shooting occurred at around 9 a.m. local time while clas»»»
Kuwait expresses solidarity with Qatar following Ras Laffan industrial accident
Doha, Qatar: The State of Kuwait expressed its full solidarity with Qatar following the explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. In a statement Monday, Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its sincere condolences to the G»»»
China restricts exports to 10 U.S. defense companies - UPI.com
The BYD logo is displayed at a BYD dealership in Beijing, China, on June 9. The Pentagon added Chinese companies Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu, among others, to a list of firms it said aid the Chinese military. Photo by Jessica Lee/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- China announced Monday that it is adding 10 U.S. def»»»
Ukrainian Businessman Oleg Nevzorov Says He Has Nothing to Feel Guilty About
Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov told journalists in the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna on Monday that he had not fled Bulgaria and does "not feel guilty about anything". "I have done nothing illegal that would make me worry about being arrested," he said, emerging from a questioning session »»»
Polish-Ukrainian relations hit new low after Nawrocki revokes honour for Zelenskiy
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»»»
TIIF 2026: Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries ramps up Central Asian operations
Russia’s largest e-commerce operator Wildberries became the largest retailer of any sort when it overtook MasterSport in 2019 and took Russia into a new age of e-commerce, making its founder Tatiana Kim (nee Bakalchuk) the richest woman in the country. After years of explosive growth, the Russian e»»»
TIIF 2026: Uzbekistan bets on fintech ecosystems to drive next phase of digital growth
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»»»
QIA participates in Nearfield Instruments' $380 million Series D funding round
Doha: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced Monday its participation in the USD 380 million Series D funding round of Nearfield Instruments, a leader in advanced semiconductor 3D metrology and process control. The Series D round was led by Fidelity Management and Research Company, alongside Te»»»
Turkish contractors ready to contribute to rebuilding Syria following war damage
Ankara, June 22 (SANA) Erdal Eren, President of the Turkish Contractors Association (TMB), affirmed on Monday that Turkish construction companies are fully prepared to take an active role in rebuilding Syria. Eren told Anadolu Agency that Syria suffered extensive destruction due to years of war, wh»»»
US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks
The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports following “encouraging” talks over ending their conflict. The US Treasury issued a 60-day sanctions waiver on Monday, paving the way for the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil to the US. The move came amid positive re»»»
Foreign governments express solidarity with Qatar over Ras Laffan Industrial City incident
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has received widespread expressions of solidarity and condolence from governments and diplomatic missions following the incident at the Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City. The incident, which occurred during operational activity, resulted in fatalities»»»
Britain poised to select seventh prime minister in a decade following Starmer resignation
Doha, Qatar: As widely anticipated over the past several days, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared on Monday that he is resigning from his post and stepping down as leader of the governing Labor Party. Speaking outside the Prime Minister's Office at 10 Downing Street, Starmer said that if »»»
Qatar Media Corporation CEO meets Pakistani Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: CEO of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani met with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the State of Qatar HE Muhammad Aamer. They discussed enhancing media cooperation between the two countries and a number of topics of common i»»»
One-year ahead inflation expectations of Serbian financial sector up by 4 pct in May
BELGRADE - According to the results of a Ninamedia survey, one-year ahead inflation expectations of the Serbian financial sector increased from 3.5 pct in April to 4.0 pct in May, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) has said. "The sector’s expectations for two years ahead went up from 3.3 pct in Apri»»»
Supreme Court restores conviction in Etan Patz case - UPI.com
The police department of New York City supplied this poster of missing Manhattan schoolboy Etan Patz, who disappeared in 1979 on his way to school. On Monday, the Supreme Court restored the conviction of the man who confessed to killing the boy. File Photo courtesy NYPD | License Photo June 22 (UPI»»»
Bulgaria, Indonesia Discuss New Opportunities for Deepening Bilateral Cooperation
Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova met with Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Muhammad Anis Matta at the Foreign Ministry on Monday as part of his working tour of Europe, the Ministry said in a press release. Petrova described Indonesia as an important Bulgarian partner in Southeast Asia and stres»»»
Weak demand for apartments blamed on high prices and expensive loans
The spring revival on Poland’s housing market has proved short-lived. Sales are now growing clearly only in Warsaw, while buyers are less convinced than a year ago that it is a good time to purchase property. According to RynekPierwotny.pl, May sales rose by 3% month on month in Warsaw and 4% in th»»»
Report: AI can increase Poland’s GDP by up to 12.1% by 2035
Artificial intelligence could increase Poland’s real GDP by between 1.3% and 12.1% by 2035, according to a new World Bank Group report, Navigating the Age of AI: Implications for Poland’s Economy. The scale of the benefits will depend on business investment, workers’ ability to adapt, and public po»»»
Budimex signs contract with CPK to build foundations of airport terminal
CPK has signed a contract worth nearly PLN 146 mln with Budimex to build the foundations for the passenger terminal of Poland’s new central airport. Earthworks are expected to begin in September, marking the shift from preparation and design to actual construction. The contract includes more than 8»»»
Qatar Stock Exchange closes lower as market capitalization declines
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) ended trading lower on Monday, with its benchmark index falling 34.91 points, or 0.33%, to close at 10,446.04 points. Trading activity during the session saw more than 132.4 million shares change hands, with a total value of approximately QR 343.8 million ($94.4»»»
Mojsilovic demands investigation into death of Serbian peacekeeper in Lebanon
BEIRUT - During a visit to a Serbian Armed Forces contingent in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Serbian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Gen Milan Mojsilovic said on Monday the Republic of Serbia and the Serbian Armed Forces demanded establishment of all facts and punishment for»»»
Israel considering 'symbolic' withdrawals as part of talks with Lebanon
Israel is considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals from occupied territory in southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, according to an Israeli source familiar with the matter. The idea has been discussed ahead of three days of talks between Israel and Lebanon set to take place under the aus»»»
UK Media Hushed Up Catastrophic Mistakes of Starmer’s Foreign Policy - Ex-Ambassador
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Leading UK media helped limit the public outcry over the foreign policy mistakes of outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including support for Ukraine and provocations against Russia, former UK Ambassador to Syria Peter Ford told Sputnik. "Legacy media have ensured that only»»»
Rubio Leaving for Visits to Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE Amid Talks With Iran
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates from June 23-25, amid negotiations with Iran, Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Monday. The talks between Iran and the United States, with Pakistan and Qatar as »»»
Why weird men try to put penises on powerful women
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»»»
Saudi FM arrives in Amman to attend Arab League meeting
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Amman on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The minister will attend the 165th ordinary session of the Council of the Arab League and hold a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the session to strengthen relations »»»
Southern Illinois tornado kills 2 - UPI.com
June 22 (UPI) -- A tornado touched down in Jefferson County in southern Illinois, killing two people, authorities announced. The victims were in separate homes that were destroyed in the storm Sunday. Five others were taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. The names of the victims we»»»
Jordanian army chief, Pakistani drone commander discuss military cooperation
LONDON: Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, Jordan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed military cooperation with Brig. Faisal Khan, commander of Pakistan’s drone group, at General Command headquarters in Amman. Huneiti and Khan discussed drone systems, advanced defense technologies and the pro»»»
Netanyahu: Soldiers in south Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart threats
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»»»
SWA unveils 18 investment opportunities to localize water industries, services
RIYADH: The Saudi Water Authority is showcasing 18 promising investment opportunities during the Saudi Water Week 2026, aimed at localizing industries and services related to the water sector. The opportunities are backed by projected demand exceeding SR15 billion ($4 billion) over the next five ye»»»
Bolivia roadblocks ease after state of emergency declared - UPI.com
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»»»
EWEC highlights role of women engineers in driving UAE’s clean energy future
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has highlighted the contribution of female engineers and technical specialists to the UAE’s energy transition as it marked International Women in Engineering Day 2026. This year’s global theme, “Engineering Intelligence”, focuses on the innovation, tech»»»
As Cuba's power crisis deepens, Havana's residents speak out
Under pressure from the Trump administration, the Cuban government has announced a sweeping package of economic reforms — a historic opening, marking the gradual liberalisation of the communist regime. But the island is still running on empty: electricity rationed to a trickle, and chaos still the »»»
Former US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Alan Greenspan – the longtime US Federal Reserve chief who served under four presidents – has died at 100, his wife said in a statement on Monday. Greenspan presided over an unprecedented period of American economic expansion but was later faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of t»»»
Replay: JD Vance addresses US-Iran talks
Rewatch as JD Vance addresses talks between US and Iran in Switzerland to put an end to the war in the Middle East.»»»
What do Iranians think of the Iran-US deal?
As talks continue between the US and Iran, our colleagues at France 2 got access to rare on-the-ground perspectives in Tehran. Anti-regime residents had hoped that the war would bring change. But with Iranian leaders seemingly more unified than ever, their disappointment is hitting hard.»»»
'JD Vance put lipstick on a pig: Iranians have the upper hand ' in peace negotiations
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and Int'l Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. According to Lucas, the US is not negotiating with Iran from a position of strength: "The Americans shifted from regime change to regime surren»»»
For Iraqi minorities, World Cup representation is a source of pride
France faces Iraq in a group stage match on June 22. The Iraqi team faces a significant disadvantage in this challenging group. But even after a 4-1 loss to Norway in its first match, for the country, this World Cup appearance remains an event not to be missed following a 40 year absence from the c»»»
Lebanon building damage in latest Israel war estimated at $1.38 billion
Direct damage to buildings in south Lebanon in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah is estimated at around $1.38 billion, a U.N. agency and a Lebanese research center said Monday. "In total, 11,095 buildings were completely destroyed, impacting 17,891 housing units, while 2,242 buildings sus»»»
Two children found dead in car as half of France bakes under highest heat warning
Two children were found dead in a car in southeast France on Monday as the country faced the hottest day of a brutal heatwave that is forecast to last until the end of the week. The government for the first time issued its highest heat warning across half the country. More than 1,350 of the country»»»