From left, William, the prince of Wales; Kate Middleton, the princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte; Prince Loui; and Prince George look upward Saturday while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the annual Trooping the Colour in recognition of the king's birthday. Officials have announced that»»»

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in the French Republic on Tuesday, at the invitation of President HE Emmanuel Macron. (QNA)»»»

President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi in Jakarta on Monday. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings and best wishes of good health and happiness from the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad»»»

QNA Doha Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim held talks with Ambassador of Mexico to Qatar HE Jose Guillermo Ordorica Robles focusing on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and broader bilateral relations. During the meeting in Doha on Tuesday, the two sides reviewed ways to »»»

HH the Amir commended the agreement on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. HH the Amir expressed his appreciation to the US president, to Pakistan, and to all the partners who supported reaching this agreement. HH the Amir hoped that the upcoming negotiations would witnes»»»

The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday (June 19, 2026) in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a signing cere»»»

Workers pressure wash the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it slowly fills with water in Washington, D.C., on June 5. Days after refilling the pool, algae began growing in the water. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Just in time for America's 250th birthday, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecti»»»

The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pa., is shown in 2024. GM Defense and Lockheed Martin announced a partnership Tuesday that will focus in part on munitions. File Photo courtesy Ukrainian Presidential Press Office | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- General Motors announced a new partner»»»

East Rutherford, United States: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose –- and Bra»»»

RIYADH: Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have identified a mechanism that helps plants protect photosynthesis during extreme heat, a finding that could support efforts to develop crops better suited to arid climates such as Saudi Arabia’s. The study, led by Monika Ch»»»

SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a series of projects to construct and develop internal and main roads linking the emirates of Sharjah and Dubai at a cost of Dh750 million. Sheikh Dr Sultan noted that the Al Ta»»»

Doha The Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) and the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to collaborate in the areas of justice and human rights. The move is part of efforts to reinforce national cooperation and joint action aimed at consolidatin»»»

IRVINE, USA: The United States are refusing to buy into suggestions that Friday’s World Cup Group D clash with Australia in Seattle will be straightforward, with winger Tim Weah saying the Americans are focused on preparation rather than outside noise. CBS Sports analyst and former MLS player Mike »»»

GENEVA: At least 58 states and territories are contaminated by anti-personnel mines, the UN rights chief said Tuesday, with heavy civilian casualties in Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine. “It is deeply troubling that almost 30 years since the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty was adopted, these »»»

BRUSSELS: Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union amounted to approximately 3.3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, marking a 17.2 percent decline compared with 2015, according to preliminary estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. This »»»

LONDON: The son of the ousted shah of Iran spoke out Tuesday against any deal with Iran that leaves the Islamic government in place, as Washington prepared to sign an agreement with Tehran. Speaking after meeting MPs during a visit to London, 65-year-old Reza Pahlavi said the international communit»»»

People arrive to vote in Washington, D.C.'s, 2026 primary elections at Stuart Hobson Middle School on Tuesday. The two front-runners to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser are Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The District of Columbia is hav»»»

Bolivian Police clash with protesters during a roadblock clearance operation in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on June 8. Photo by Jorge Abrego/EPA June 16 (UPI) -- More than 5,000 cargo truck drivers are stranded on Bolivian highways, according to Bolivia's National Chamber of Transport. The transport opera»»»

This achievement comes amid a long-standing strategic partnership with the European leader ASTRON Luxembourg and the strengthening of relationships with major global giants in the FMCG and logistics sectors. With a projected revenue of 25,000,000 lei in 2025, the Romanian builder maintains its lead»»»

Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has reviewed the latest developments regarding the draft law establishing the Federation of Real Estate Developers, as part of the ministry’s broader strategy to regulate and organize Egypt’s rapidly expanding real estate market»»»

US-based tech mogul Elon Musk has said he is taking legal action against German state broadcaster ZDF over claims that he incited anti-migrant violence in Northern Ireland. Anti-immigration unrest erupted in Belfast last week after a Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly carried out a stabbing attack th»»»

LONDON: The Jordanian and Bahraini foreign ministers reaffirmed their countries’ fraternal ties on Tuesday, with both nations having faced regional security challenges and Iranian attacks since March. Ayman Safadi and Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani discussed the latest developments and their impli»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday urged Israel to abandon its plan to take control of 70 percent of Gaza, as he attended the G7 summit in France. Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to take control of more territory in the battered Gaza»»»

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti on Tuesday, where surging gang violence has left more than 1 in 10 people homeless. New statistics released by the UN reveal that 2,300 people have been killed across Haiti so far this year, with another 100 kidnapped, while»»»

Kairouan, June 16 (TAP) - President Kais Saied paid a visit to Kairouan Governorate on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the celebration of the Hijri New Year.On the occasion, the President of the Republic visited the Aghlabid Basins to inspect the...»»»

With €1.73 billion in assets under management for approximately 180,000 investors in mutual funds and 150,000 participants in the Raiffeisen Acumulare voluntary pension fund, the company has generated cumulative profits of over €600 million for its clients over this period. Since its inception, RAM»»»

Experts: Privatization success depends on acquisition prevention Insurance and electricity companies are the first to offer shares Egyptian government is exerting great efforts to offer the public sector companies shares, submitting to the IMF loan conditions. Furthermore, the IMF loan is worth $12»»»

TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a deal signing ceremon»»»

TORONTO: Ghana on Tuesday asked a Canadian court to overturn Ottawa’s decision to ban footballer Thomas Partey, a day before the Ghanaian side’s World Cup opener in Toronto. Partey, a Villarreal midfielder, is facing seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault in Britain relating to alleg»»»

Damaged vehicles are seen following an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, on May 28. File Photo Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 16 (UPI) -- Lebanon's economy, shattered by the 2019 financial collapse, has suffered another major shock from the »»»

Damascus, June. 16 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) denied reports circulating about the entry of Australia’s AXP Energy into Syria’s oil and gas sector or the signing of any accord with the company. In a statement published on its Telegram channel on Tuesday, the company stated that any a»»»

Évian-les-Bains: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit being hosted by France in Évian-les-Bains. The meeting discusse»»»

Revolut customers in Hungary have received welcome news, as the fintech giant introduces a temporary concession that significantly raises fee-free cash withdrawal limits. The additional allowance will be applied automatically and could affect more than two million users. Revolut announced one-off b»»»

Muscat: Oman's Foreign Minister, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Maria Theresa Lazaro, held a telephone conversation on Tuesday to discuss deepening cooperation between the two countries. Both sides affirmed that they are satisfied with the positive e»»»

The decision to launch this new business line comes as Romania’s hospitality market generated an estimated total turnover of €2.2 billion in 2025, up 16% from 2024. In the short-term rental segment targeted by Except’s tourism clients, Brașov leads regional markets with average revenues of €10,471 »»»

NEW YORK CITY: Since taking up his post as the UN Population Fund’s representative for Palestine in 2024, Nestor Owomuhangi has visited Gaza several times. What he encountered there has left a lasting impression. One conversation in particular still haunts him. A woman he met in Gaza told him she h»»»

Kairouan, June 16 (TAP) - President Kais Saied paid an unannounced visit on Tuesday evening to the Aghlabid Basins in Kairouan.During the visit, the Head of State reviewed the progress of restoration works being carried out at the historic site and...»»»

The gathering of moisture originates from former eastern Pacific Tropical Storm Cristina, a tropical wave of low pressure from Africa, a stalled weather front and the jet stream. Photo courtesy NOAA A mass of showers and thunderstorms that has been sprawled across Texas and northern Mexico in recen»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The message was received by Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz during a meeting on Tuesday in Jeddah with the Chechen Dep»»»

It also represents one of the fastest project deliveries in the Romanian market, achieving energisation within 12 months of receiving ready-to-build status. Phase two, representing an additional 100 MW, will soon be under construction and expected to be delivered by the end of 2026. Gura is the fir»»»

Chile's government, through the National Migration Service, filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors over the suspected trafficking of minors after more than 200 Haitian children and teenagers who entered the country in 2025 could not be located. File Photo by Alberto Valdes/EPA June 16 (UPI) --»»»

1 of 2 | Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence hearing May 18 at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City. A hearing in Mangione's state murder case was delayed Tuesday. Photo by Jeena Moon/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in court Wednesday for the late»»»

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia's Cabinet expressed its appreciation for the mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan and the State of Qatar to help secure an agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending military operations and launching detailed negotiations toward a permanent settlement. At »»»

VANCOUVER: Canada and Qatar meet on Thursday with Group B finely poised, setting up a compelling clash in Vancouver where victory would allow either side to claim three vital points and break ahead in the World Cup standings. Co-hosts Canada arrive following a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina i»»»

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the launch of Egypt’s new Foreign Trade Information Portal, developed by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transfo»»»

Egypt and Kenya discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare and strengthening pharmaceutical security across Africa, focusing on local manufacturing of medicines and vaccines, reducing reliance on imports, and increasing the exchange of medical expertise. Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population»»»

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TUNIS: Tunisian authorities repatriated nearly a hundred migrants from sub-Saharan Africa on Tuesday under a so-called “voluntary return” initiative that has involved almost 5,000 people over the past year, Tunisia’s national guard said. With their backpacks and suitcases, dozens of individuals — m»»»

LONDON: The UK on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to support for the humanitarian response in Yemen, highlighting the more than $190 million in aid it provided last year. It comes as concerns grow over worsening food insecurity across the country. Addressing a UN Security Council meeting on the s»»»

Poland’s Finance Ministry is preparing changes to the public health law that would increase the sugar tax on drinks and expand it to new product categories. The government says the current fee has become less effective, as sales of carbonated drinks initially fell after its introduction but later r»»»