Archive: June 18, 2026
Lebanon’s ancient heritage under fire as Israeli strikes damage Unesco sites
Business owners back UAE to emerge stronger as US-Iran peace plan brings hope
A guide to three of Bali’s most family-friendly resorts
Globalisation is changing and countries need to be ready
Cristiano Ronaldo fails to fire as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point against Portugal
World Cup 2026: Kane says Tuchel's 'let the shackles off' speech inspired England victory
For Americans, Trump's Iran war is a far deeper blunder than Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal
World Cup 2026 power rankings: All 48 teams rated after opening round of matches
UAE opens Guest of Honour Programme at Beijing International Book Fair
US and Iran sign deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz and launch 60-day talks
World Cup round-up: England thrill, Ronaldo struggles and Qatar face Canada tonight
US-Iran pact signed, Lebanon unresolved and Khamenei's funeral
How the GDPs of the G7 and Brics measure up
World Cup 2026 quiz: Messi and Cape Verde shine but how much do you remember from opening week?
Messi v Ronaldo: How the two great rivals rank after their record sixth World Cup starts
UAE among top five in global competitiveness rankings
UAE first Arab nation to ban under-15s from using social media
Regency rental: Anti-slavery campaigner's London townhouse available for £16,000 a week
Trump signing Iran deal at Versailles 'history in the making', says French minister
'Champagne thriller': Hong Kong high society unravels in new show The Season
UN experts call on Iran to free detained UK couple 'used as pawns'
From world war diplomacy to US-Iran deal: why Versailles matters
UAE bans social media for under-15s: Which countries have similar rules?
From bagpipes to dabke: The cultural side of the World Cup
Israeli minister severs contact with EU foreign policy chief
AI firm Dream raises $260m at $3bn valuation to help fuel global expansion
UK solar panel sales surge boosted by plug-in rule change
Turkish Airlines to resume Abu Dhabi flights from July 1
Northslope opens permanent office in UAE, highlighting country's AI ambitions
Apple to raise prices to offset memory chip shortage, Cook says
LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran agreement takes effect
Nato rift deepens as Hegseth warns allies over defence 'free riders'
US renews pressure on Kurdish allies in Syria as Iran war winds down
As America turns 250, sport takes centre stage once again
‘Spades in the ground’ for Heathrow third runway by 2029
UAE's Alterra co-invests in Inkia to boost Peru's energy sector and economy
Ministry of Finance unveils road map to support growth and boost efficiency of public spending
France bets on Gulf rebound as region emerges from conflict
UAE social media ban for under-15s to start in 12 months and include tourists
International airlines resume operations at Kuwait Airport after June 3 attack
UK lifts travel advisory for UAE after US and Iran sign peace deal
Half of new Emirati healthcare recruits to be given specialised roles, private companies are told
Meet Zayed, the AI-generated UAE government spokesman set to spread country's message around the world
UAE mosques to reiterate respect and care for elderly during Friday prayers
Norway warns of imminent atrocities in Sudan's Al Obeid
Sheikh Khaled opens Dh738 million Al Samha Housing Project in Abu Dhabi
Dubai teenager who warned social media 'affected my brain' hails UAE ban
Abu Dhabi's Khalifa University is first in UAE to make top 150 of global higher education league table
Vance tries to sell sceptical American public on new Iran deal
UAE announces 30-day visa grace period for travellers affected by Iran war
US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah’s former choice for Lebanon’s president
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G7 balances co-ordination and competition with critical minerals alliance
Goldman's chief economist optimistic about AI impact on growth as Iran war dims global outlook
Hillary Clinton backs Donald Trump's Gaza plan, calling it only realistic path to reconstruction