The American Express Times
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation amid political and economic challenges, paving the way for Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham to potentially become the country's next prime minister. Burnham's swift rise, bolstered by key endorsements and recent electoral success, suggests a likely smooth transition that could stabilize the party ahead of the 2029…
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Go, Canada! Take Biebs, Jays
Shane Bieber made his 2026 season debut for the Toronto Blue Jays after limited play over the past two years due to injuries. His return…
Free agent G Trae Young to stay with Wizards
Trae Young has signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension with the Washington Wizards, including a player option for the final year. This deal secures…
Investigation underway into Ras Laffan factory incident
A technical malfunction at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City caused 13 deaths and injured 66 people, prompting an ongoing investigation by Qatar’s Ministry…
Arab and GCC states express solidarity with Qatar over Ras Laffan explosion
An explosion at a factory in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City caused multiple casualties, prompting expressions of support and condolences from several Arab states and…
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Qatar reaffirms categorical rejection of all forms of violence against women and girls
Qatar restated its strong stance against violence toward women and girls during the UN Human Rights Council session, highlighting the nation's legal protections and support…
UDST launches new Executive Master of Health Administration programme
The University of Doha for Science and Technology, in partnership with the University of Ottawa, has launched an Executive Master of Health Administration program to…
Qatar attends GCC Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Amman
Qatar, represented by Minister Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi, took part in a GCC foreign ministers' meeting in Amman to discuss regional security and diplomatic initiatives.…
Qatar Music Academy earns prestigious global accreditation
Qatar Music Academy has become the first institution in the Gulf region to receive accreditation from MusiQuE, an international body that sets standards for music…
Ashghal committed to protecting workers from heat stress risks
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has enforced a ban on outdoor work from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. between June 1 and September 15 to…
Ministry of Transport launches first stakeholder workshop on Public Transport Master Plan
Qatar’s Ministry of Transport held the first stakeholder workshop for its Public Transport Master Plan to review progress and coordinate the next steps in developing…
Lebanon’s building damage estimated at $1.38 billion: survey
A joint assessment by the UNDP and Lebanon’s CNRS has valued the destruction of buildings in southern Lebanon from the recent Israel-Hezbollah conflict at approximately…
14 killed in northern India building fire
A fire in a commercial building in Lucknow, India, killed at least 14 people, including many students, and injured four others. The incident highlights ongoing…
Trump signs order calling for powerful quantum computer
President Trump signed two executive orders directing federal agencies to accelerate development of a high-performance quantum computer by 2028 and to secure government IT systems…
European leaders to meet for Ukraine talks ahead of NATO summit
Leaders from Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and Poland will meet in Berlin to coordinate their response to the Ukraine conflict and prepare for the…
Graduation of Religious Institute’s latest cohort highlights educational achievements
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, alongside the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, held a convocation ceremony in Qatar to celebrate the graduation…
International Artists Group donates 11 paintings to Sudan’s embassy in Doha
The International Artists Group in Doha donated 11 original paintings to Sudan’s embassy, which are now part of a permanent exhibition showcasing Sudanese heritage and…
Lebanese President Aoun and US discuss Lebanon deconfliction mechanism
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and U.S. Vice President JD Vance discussed creating a deconfliction mechanism to prevent further violence amid renewed Israel-Hezbollah hostilities. This initiative,…
Philippines probes school shooting that killed 3
Two teenage students opened fire at a school in Tacloban, Philippines, killing three peers and injuring seven before being detained by authorities. The incident, possibly…
EU and China trade chiefs to meet next week amid trade tensions
European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic will meet with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Brussels on June 29 to address ongoing trade imbalances between…
Three dead, including suspect, in Montreal shooting
A shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood killed three people, including a police officer, a resident, and the suspected shooter. Authorities are investigating the incident, urging…
Graduation of cohort of national talent under 'Promising Leaders' programme
The General Tax Authority recently graduated its first group of employees from the "Promising Leaders" programme, designed to develop advanced leadership skills tailored to institutional…
Qatar Social and Cultural Centre for the Blind participates in GCC dialogue workshop on disabilities rights
The Qatar Social and Cultural Centre for the Blind participated in a regional workshop in Riyadh focused on evaluating the implementation of the Convention on…
IMF warns Iran war fallout is creating a difficult moment for Africa
The International Monetary Fund’s Africa director, Zeine Zeidane, warned that the economic fallout from the conflict in Iran is severely impacting African countries due to…
Korea jails ex-justice minister 25 years for martial law role
Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the failed martial law declaration orchestrated by ex-President Yoon…
Maritime traffic flows amid Iran’s closure announcement
Despite Iran’s declaration to close the Strait of Hormuz, maritime traffic through the crucial shipping route remained steady with vessel movements near normal levels. This…
NMoQ’s 'On the Move' exhibition fosters Qatar-China cultural ties
The National Museum of China in Beijing is hosting "On the Move," an exhibition organized by the National Museum of Qatar featuring a traditional Qatari…
Qatar Charity concludes eye care campaign in Somalia
Qatar Charity conducted a two-week medical campaign in Jalkayo, Somalia, providing over 600 eye examinations, 150 cataract surgeries, and free treatments to vulnerable urban and…
UDC confirms Perlita Gardens redevelopment progress at The Pearl Island
United Development Company has begun redevelopment at the Perlita Gardens site on The Pearl Island following its QR625 million acquisition of the project. The planned…
Residents of Gaza Strip flee scorching tents for polluted sea
Displaced residents of the Gaza Strip are increasingly using the heavily polluted Mediterranean coastline to escape extreme heat due to severe water shortages and damaged…
Bangladesh deploys army ahead of ousted PM Hasina’s party anniversary
Bangladeshi authorities have redeployed military forces in Dhaka and five other key districts until June 30 to prevent Awami League supporters from organizing anniversary events…
Ukrainian missile strike kills five in Russia’s southwest
Ukrainian forces launched a missile strike on an industrial facility in Voronezh, Russia, killing five people and injuring several dozen others. The attack marks a…
Thai embassy advances Qatar-Thailand collaboration on mangrove conservation
Senior researchers from Qatar University visited Thailand from June 7 to 11 to collaborate on projects related to mangrove restoration, marine conservation, and community-based ecotourism.…
Temporary suspension of Lusail Tram services announced
Qatar Rail will suspend Lusail Tram services from June 26 to July 5 to perform major network improvements, with replacement buses and existing Metro services…
China FM attends BRICS as India and Iran hold security talks
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with Iran’s Ghadir Nezamipour in New Delhi during the BRICS summit to discuss Middle East tensions and bilateral…
Trump pushes for public stake in AI firms amid sector concerns
President Trump is exploring proposals that would give the government a financial stake in leading AI companies through equity shares, taxes, or board representation to…
US Supreme Court restores conviction in 1979 Etan Patz missing-child case
The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated Pedro Hernandez’s 2017 murder conviction in the decades-old case of Etan Patz’s disappearance, overturning a federal appeals court ruling that…
Israeli forces holding bodies of two slain Palestinian teens
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian teenagers near a West Bank settlement and are holding onto their bodies, according to Palestinian officials. The incident underscores escalating…
Alan Greenspan: longtime Federal Reserve chief with a divided legacy
Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, has died at the age of 100 after leading the central bank for nearly two decades…
Iran conflict sends Canada inflation to two-year high
Canada's inflation rate climbed to 3.2 percent in May, its highest level in over two years, mainly due to rising gasoline prices caused by disruptions…
Philippine embassy marks National Refugee Day and World Refugee Day
The Philippine embassy in Doha commemorated National Refugee Day and World Refugee Day with events highlighting the country’s support for refugees, including a blue lighting…
Ebola outbreak infects over 1,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 1,000 confirmed cases and spread to a third displacement camp in the eastern region,…