Tax police investigate price-fixing in Salt sector, with losses of hundreds of millions of euros at stake
Tunis, June 21 (TAP) - The Investigation and Anti-Tax Evasion Brigade (BILCEF), commonly known as the "Tax Police", launched a large-scale investigation into suspected price manipulation and tax evasion in the salt production and export sector in...»»»
Frankly Speaking: Is the Middle East at a diplomatic turning point?
RIYADH: A professor of international relations says diplomacy remains the only path to lasting peace in the Middle East, as the US announced on Friday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, hours after planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed. Appearing on the Ar»»»
Concertgoer dies after apparent fall at Madison Square Garden - UPI.com
Police said a man appeared to have fallen from the 300 level section of Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 21 (UPI) -- A man apparently fell to his death during a rock concert at Madison Square Garden, the New York Police Department said. »»»
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye back US-Iran talks at Cairo meeting
CAIRO: Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye reaffirmed their support for ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran during a meeting in Cairo on Sunday aimed at addressing regional tensions and promoting diplomatic efforts. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Fais»»»
Nigerian twins Taiwo and Kehinde marry Taiwo and Kehinde
Ibadan, Nigeria: Two brides in identical white dresses. Two grooms in matching suits and bow ties. Two sets of twin children serving as page boys and flower girls. Giant posters featuring two couples with the same names. Even the wedding hashtag -- #TwinningInLove2026 -- left little room for confus»»»
Zelensky stripped of Poland's top award amid diplomatic spat
Ukraine's president has returned a state decoration he received from Poland amid a diplomatic spat. Poland stripped Volodymyr Zelensky of the award after Zelensky renamed a military unit in honour of the World War Two-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army. The insurgents were involved in massacres which Po»»»
Hungarian FM Anita Orbán says documents were shredded by Szijjártó's team before handover
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has revealed in an interview with Austria’s leading daily Der Standard that “quite a lot” of documents were shredded at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade before the new government took office. Austrian interview touches on shredded files, Ukraine and e»»»
JD Vance’s 'favourite' Indian, Pakistani people remark at US–Iran talks goes viral
US Vice President JD Vance drew attention during US–Iran talks in Switzerland after referring to his “favourite” Indian and Pakistani individuals in a remark that quickly gained traction online. The comment, made during the high-level diplomatic engagement, has sparked widespread discussion on soci»»»
Egyptian Pound Leads Emerging-Market Gains as Oil Prices Ease
Currency trades below EGP 50 per dollar as lower energy costs, portfolio inflows and IMF-backed reforms lift sentiment The Egyptian pound has emerged as one of the strongest-performing emerging-market currencies in recent days, supported by falling oil prices, renewed foreign investor demand for lo»»»
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, as US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards declared the Strait of Hormuz shut again on Saturday. Meanwhile Iranian state media says high level officials have arrived in Switzerland for peace talks starting this Sunday. And after initially cancelling his trip, US Vice President JD Vance has landed to take par»»»
Russia pauses fuel sales as Ukrainian strikes kill several, wound dozens in Crimea
A massive Ukrainian barrage in Russian-occupied Crimea killed at least four people and wounded dozens, Moscow-backed authorities there said Sunday, adding that fuel sales at Crimean petrol stations were suspended. Ukraine said it targeted military and energy facilities in Crimea»»»
Poll finds Israelis believe Iran won Middle East war
JERUSALEM: Israelis overwhelmingly believe that Iran emerged stronger from the Middle East war and its subsequent deal with the United States, a poll released on Sunday found. The poll of 3,644 respondents, conducted between June 17 and 20 by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in collaboration with»»»
Saudi-run terminal at Bangladesh’s largest port to go full capacity next month
RIYADH: Saudi developer Red Sea Gateway Terminal is set to start full-capacity operations at Bangladesh’s largest port in Chittagong in July, as it has just completed the deployment of specialized machinery. Chittagong Port is the main gateway for Bangladesh’s ocean cargo import and export. Last ye»»»
Trump threatens to bomb Iran if it doesn't stop Hezbollah from 'causing trouble'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday in a surprising statement that "Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble," apparently referring to Iran-backed Hezbollah. "If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!" T»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 11,076
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 44.46 points, or 0.40 percent, to close at 11,076.67. The total trading turnover on the benchmark index reached SR2.79 billion ($751 million), with 95 stocks advancing and 164 declining. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel marke»»»
A letter from the Indian Ambassador to Egypt
“Trade between India and Egypt increased by about 60 per cent over the last five years and this is really remarkable, as you will notice that trade between many other countries has actually stagnated. Global trade itself is festering so this is a remarkable development,” India’s Ambassador to Egypt»»»
EGX Rises as Foreign Capital Returns Across Debt and Equities
Strong Week for Egyptian Assets as Record Debt Inflows, Equity Gains and Futures Launch Signal Market Deepening Cairo — Egyptian equities ended a shortened trading week on a positive note as foreign investors increased exposure to both government debt and equities, while the launch of the country’s»»»
Wild party leaves medieval Hungarian castle damaged: dozens of condoms and major destruction discovered - video
A historic castle ruin in southern Hungary has suffered significant damage after unknown individuals allegedly dismantled part of its medieval wall to build a fire pit during what locals describe as a wild overnight party. The incident took place at Máré Castle, one of the best-known historical lan»»»
Saudi-run terminal at Bangladesh’s largest port to go full capacity next month
RIYADH: Saudi developer Red Sea Gateway Terminal is set to start full-capacity operations at Bangladesh’s largest port in Chittagong in July, as it has just completed the deployment of specialized machinery. Chittagong Port is the main gateway for Bangladesh’s ocean cargo import and export. Last ye»»»
Indian expat, 43, dies of cardiac arrest after playing badminton in UAE
Ajman: A 43-year-old Indian expat in the UAE died of a cardiac arrest in Ajman after a routine badminton session on Wednesday night, just days after another compatriot collapsed and died while playing cricket in Dubai, his family has confirmed. Anwar Sadiq, a father of two from Kerala who had lived»»»
Kuwait annual inflation eases to 2.49% in May
RIYADH: Kuwait’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.49 percent in May, driven by higher prices for food, healthcare, clothing, education, and miscellaneous goods, new figures showed. Issued by the state’s Central Statistical Bureau, the May 2026 Consumer Price Index report showed that consumer prices»»»
Four-nation Cairo meeting: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey hold high-level talks
A meeting has opened in Cairo bringing together the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the ministers met in a “restricted format” to discuss regional developments, imple»»»
Erdogan orders talks to reopen Orthodox Christian seminary in Turkey, a focus for Trump
ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ordered officials on Sunday to resume talks on reopening an Orthodox Christian seminary near Istanbul, an issue raised by U.S. President Donald Trump, who is expected to visit Ankara next month for a NATO summit. The Halki seminary, founded in 1844 and shu»»»
Electrolytes are everywhere. Should you be drinking them?
If you think of electrolytes - if you think of them at all - it’s probably in the context of sports drinks or oral rehydration solutions like Pedialyte. But as of late, electrolyte beverages, powders, drops and tablets are cropping up everywhere from grocery-store endcaps to podcast ads, propelling»»»
NEET-UG row: Nagpur student faces twist after Abu Dhabi centre mix-up claim
Abdullah Mohammad Talib, whose family stated that he was allocated a school in Abu Dhabi as exam centre for the NEET-UG examination, came to an examination venue in Nagpur to sit in the competitive test. His father, Mohammad Talib, said the student was apprehensive and will feel better as he writes»»»