PARIS — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), chaired the annual meeting of the Steering Committee of the IMF Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Thematic Fund for Capacity Development, held in Paris on Saturday. The meeting, organized by SAMA, was attended by representatives of the fund’s 12 donor partners: Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Italy, in addition to representatives of the IMF. Several countries and organizations also participated as observers, most notably the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Organization for Economic…
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VANCOUVER — Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné underwent surgery after suffering fractures to his left tibia and fibula during Canada’s 6-0 World Cup victory over Qatar. The 24-year-old midfielder sustained the serious injury in the 51st minute after a challenge from Qatar’s Assim Madibo during Thursday’s Group B match in Vancouver. Canada Soccer confirmed on Friday that Koné underwent surgery later that evening. Madibo received a red card for the challenge and later apologized to Koné in person after the match. Koné, who recently completed his first season with Italian club Sassuolo, shared an emotional message on social media following the…
MARRAKECH, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Aisha Rashid Laytim, member of the Federal National Council (FNC), participated in the 4th edition of Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region hosted by the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco in cooperation with the the Parliamentary Network of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). During a session on promoting job creation through the blue economy, Laytim stressed that the blue economy has become one of the fastest-growing sectors worldwide, offering significant economic and investment opportunities linked to ports, maritime transport, sustainable tourism, renewable energy,…
BEIRUT — Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam received Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari in Beirut on Saturday. The ambassador paid a courtesy visit following the presentation of his credentials. Ambassador Al-Dosari conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the Lebanese prime minister. On his part, Nawaf Salam extended his best wishes for the ambassador’s success in his duties. He also emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to strengthen the fraternal relations between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. Source: Saudi Gazette
Temperatures in the UAE climbed close to the 50°C mark on Saturday, June 20, with the highest temperature in the country reaching 49.4°C in Sweihan, Al Ain. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), the temperature was recorded at 12.45pm UAE local time, making Sweihan the hottest location in the country on the day. The reading marks a significant increase from earlier this year. On April 21, the highest temperature recorded nationwide was 42.9°C in Owtaid, Al Dhafra Region, at 2pm. Just days before that, on April 15, the highest temperature stood at 35°C in Um Azimul, Al Ain,…
PHILADELPHIA — Neymar is expected to make his World Cup return against Scotland after recovering from a right calf injury, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday. The 34-year-old forward has missed Brazil’s opening two matches, including Friday’s 3-0 victory over Haiti, while continuing his recovery from the injury suffered while playing for Santos in May. Ancelotti said Neymar will train individually on Saturday before rejoining the squad for a full session on Monday. “He will be available,” Ancelotti said regarding Brazil’s final Group C match against Scotland on Wednesday in Miami Gardens, Florida. Brazil’s all-time leading scorer has 79…
If you’ve noticed more pain between your temples as the warmer months tick by, it may not be all in your head. Some studies have suggested that hot or humid weather, bright sunlight and summer-related drops in outdoor air pressure can trigger headaches in some people. Migraine sufferers in particular often report being the most affected, said Dr Danielle Wilhour, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While there isn’t anything you can do to change the weather itself, the good…
ABU DHABI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has chaired the agency’s second board meeting of 2026, during which he commended EAD’s efforts and strategic initiatives that continue to enhance environmental excellence, community health and quality of life across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The meeting, held at Al Nakheel Palace, was attended by Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the…
BEIRUT — Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 16 people, including two children, hours after reports of a ceasefire agreement emerged. Lebanon’s National News Agency said the strikes hit the city of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages, adding that at least seven people remained trapped under the rubble. The renewed violence threatened efforts to preserve the interim agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the regional conflict. Mediators have been working to halt fighting between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group after a heavy exchange of fire on Friday killed at least 47 people…
SANTA CLARA — Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón became the first player to be sent off under FIFA’s new mouth-covering rule during his team’s 1-0 World Cup victory over Turkey on Friday. The incident occurred during first-half stoppage time when Almirón exchanged words with Turkey defender Mert Müldür following a foul near midfield. Almirón covered his mouth while speaking, prompting Müldür to appeal to referee Iván Barton. After reviewing the incident on video, Barton issued a straight red card under a new regulation introduced for the 2026 World Cup. “According to the law, if you cover your mouth you’re sent off.…