How OFWs can buy retail Treasury bonds (RTBs)
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) are among the safest ways to build long-term peso savings. Another upside, it supports the Philippine government's infrastructure and development programmes. Because they are backed by the National Government, RTBs carry very low de»»»
Subs send Swiss to rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Los Angeles,: Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late rush of goals in Los Angeles on Thursday. The result gave the Swiss a strong chance of reaching the knockout round as one of the top two teams in Group B. They had been c»»»
US‑Iran deal leaves the future of Lebanon uncertain – Ya Libnan
Share: File- Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer The United States and Iran inked a long-awaited provisional ceasefire deal on June 17, 2026. After months of uncertainty, the people of the Gulf region can, po»»»
US Fed chair Warsh vows reforms as central bank signals rate hikes on horizon
WASHINGTON, United States — US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh recently vowed wide-ranging reforms at the central bank, as its rate-setting committee held rates steady but projected a rate hike by year-end to counter surging inflation.The Fed decided to hold rates steady at 3.50 to 3.75 per cent »»»
French tanker passes Hormuz Strait after war deal — tracker
PARIS, France — A French-flagged LNG tanker left the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a tracking platform said, as an agreement to end the US-Iran war paved the way for the key passage's reopening.The liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel Mraikh, owned by the Nantes-based subsidiary of N»»»
Deaths in ICE detention more than double under Trump, analysis finds
The death rate in US immigration detention centres have more than doubled during President Donald Trump's second term, a Reuters analysis found, as authorities expanded arrests. Advocates linked the rise to overcrowding and strained medical services. A Vietnamese man with cardiovascular problems co»»»
US-Iran war concludes with massive toll
The US-Iran war appears to have ended after 108 days, costing American taxpayers over $100 billion, according to estimates gathered by the independent Iran War Cost Tracker. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, with Tehran also confirming the electro»»»
For Israel, US-Iran deal a 'disaster' incompatible with its security interests
Israel is reacting in disbelief after Washington and Tehran inked an agreement meant to end the war. The initial deal re-opens the Strait of Hormuz - but only starts a 60-day negotiating clock to address Iran's nuclear program. Israelis across the political spectrum have called the deal a disaster»»»
Tête à tête - Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Vali Nasr, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University and former adviser to the US State Department, explained that "the war is ending in Iran's favour" and that "the outcome is definitely not favourable to Israel". "It's very difficult not to »»»
Egyptian Pound falls to 10.70 against dollar!
Egyptian pound keeps sliding against dollar in black market recording 10.50 for purchasing and 10.70 for selling. This comes despite the Central Bank's devaluation decision, which pushed the official pound value in banks to 8.85 and 8.87 respectively against dollar. Moreover, the bank has chann»»»
Tougher post-MoU talks between US and Iran now taking place behind closed doors: Vance
Even as Washington hailed the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tehran, much of the real negotiation is now taking place behind closed doors. According to CNN, the United States and Iran are quietly working on a series of confidential proposals that would spell out how the agreement w»»»
Mighty is the paintbrush: Semyon Skrepetsky, the Russian dissident artist shot and killed in Poland
Russian artist and dissident Semyon Skrepetsky was famous for his audacious, even malicious, caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Skrepetsky was shot and killed on Tuesday in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska at the age of 44. Severa»»»
Viktor Orban's childhood friend retains title of richest Hungarian
The combined wealth of Hungary’s 100 richest individuals rose by HUF1.56 trillion (€3.9bn) over the past year to a record HUF12.6 trillion (€36bn), according to the latest edition of The 100 Richest Hungarians annual ranking, Index.hu writes. The increase represents annual growth of 14%, »»»
LIVE UPDATE: Canada vs Qatar (FIFA World Cup 2026)
DOHA: Qatar face a crucial Group B showdown against Canada as both sides seek their first victory of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Al Annabi opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Switzerland, while Canada were also held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving all qualificati»»»
South Korean experts split over Lee Jae Myung's dialogue push amid North Korea's nuclear expansion - UPI.com
Top, from left, Hong Kyu-dok, Yoo Ho-yeol, moderator Son Gi-woong, Cho Gap-je, Lee Hoon and Lee Myung-kwon take part in a conference on South Korea’s unification policy at the Korea Press Center in Seoul on Wednesday. Bottom, panelists and attendees pose for a group photo after the conference. Cour»»»
Three killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City’s Al-Rimal neighborhood
CAIRO: Three Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Thursday after an Israeli drone strike targeted a civilian vehicle in the Al-Rimal neighborhood west of Gaza City, according to medical sources. The sources said the attack struck a civilian car near Abu Khadra Mosque in western Ga»»»
Lionel Messi’s family confirms father experiencing health-related issue
BUENOS AIRES: As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the World Cup, his father is experiencing a “health situation” that prompted family members to release a statement Thursday. Jorge Messi is “under medical supervision” as he continues to recover from a medical condition that was not r»»»
Netanyahu fumes, allies rage over Trump’s Iran dea – Ya Libnan
Share: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was silent on Wednesday as President Trump released and signed a deal that Israeli officials see as a strategic and political disaster. Why it matters: Netanyahu promised the Israeli public “total victory” in Iran. He had to settle for Trump’s memora»»»
Putin and leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at a summit in Russia
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Russia’s ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as he hosted a summit intended to strengthen economic and political ties with the bloc. The leaders who took part in the meeting in Kazan agreed to further expand “strategic partnership»»»
U.S. military lifts naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman - UPI.com
Ships started transiting the Strait of Hormuz overnight Wednesday after the presidents of Iran and the United States each signed a peace deal that ended the months-long blockade of an essential shipping route for the region. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- The U.S.»»»
For first time in 30 years, states and not armed groups are top killers of children in war, UN says
NEW YORK CITY: For the first time since the UN’s mandate on children and armed conflict was established three decades ago, government forces, rather than nonstate armed groups, are responsible for the majority of grave violations against children, the latest report from the UN secretary-general rev»»»
Liverpool sign Spain’s World Cup forward Munoz from Osasuna
LONDON: Liverpool have signed Spain forward Victor Munoz on a long-term deal from Osasuna, the Premier League club announced on Thursday, marking the first arrival since Andoni Iraola took over as coach earlier this month. Media reports said Liverpool paid 40 million euros ($45.85 million) to tri»»»
EGP79bn to develop railways in five years
by Hassan Baraka The first Egyptian air conditioned VIP train was launched in Alexandria a few days ago from Misr Station in Cairo in the presence of Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab, Minister of Transport Hani Dahi and Head of the Arab Organisation for Industrialization Lt. Gen. Abdel-Aziz Seifeddin,»»»
Slotkin: Bill to ban president from sending troops to polling places - UPI.com
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced a bill to block the president from sending troops to polling stations. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced a bill Thursday called the Protect Our Polls Act that would block the president from sen»»»
UAE continues urgent humanitarian response to support Philippine earthquake victims
Manila: The United Arab Emirates has continued its support for those affected by the earthquake in Sarangani Province in the Philippines as part of an urgent humanitarian response. In this context, the UAE response team, in the presence of Mohamed Obaid Salem Al Qatam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the»»»
UK police arrest man after 3-year-old boy 'ended up' in crocodile pen
London: Police in eastern England said Thursday a man had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy "ended up in the crocodile enclosure" at a zoo. Cambridgeshire Constabulary said the toddler had sustained "serious injuries" and was in a "critical but stable" condit»»»
South Africa salvage draw with late penalty after Czechs take early lead
ATLANTA: South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic at the World Cup on Thursday after falling behind early in the Group A clash. The result effectively left the two sides, who both lost their opening fixtures, likely requiring »»»
Cape Verde draw a wake-up call for Spain, says Cucurella
TENNESSEE, USA: Spain’s shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their World Cup opener was a wake-up call, defender Marc Cucurella said on Thursday, with the team preparing for a similar match against Saudi Arabia this weekend. “Maybe with this scare we’ve put ourselves on alert,” Cucurella told reporter»»»
UAE continues urgent humanitarian response to support Philippine earthquake victims
Manila: The United Arab Emirates has continued its support for those affected by the earthquake in Sarangani Province in the Philippines as part of an urgent humanitarian response. In this context, the UAE response team, in the presence of Mohamed Obaid Salem Al Qatam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the»»»
European parliament urges sanctions on Cuban government - UPI.com
The European Parliament approved a resolution calling for the immediate suspension of political dialogue and cooperation agreements with Cuba. File Photo by Orestis Panagiotou/EPA June 18 (UPI) -- The European Parliament approved a resolution Thursday calling for the immediate suspension of politic»»»
Péter Magyar aims to end EUR 1 million-per-day fine issued by European Commission
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has pledged to bring an end to the European Union’s controversial EUR 1 million-per-day penalty imposed on Hungary over its asylum policies, saying the issue is one of the new government’s most urgent challenges. New Hungarian government seeks breakthrough on c»»»
South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive
Atlanta: Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday. Michal Sadilek's early opener had the Czechs on course for just their second World Cup win as an independen»»»
MOEHE launches new policy regulating private school fees starting from 2027-2028 academic year
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) launched on Thursday the first edition of the School Fees Policy 2026 for private schools and kindergartens 2026, set to take effect from the 2027-2028 academic year. The new policy aims to establish a clear and unified regulatory »»»
Peaceful Civil Blockade of Bulgaria-North Macedonia Border Crossings Planned for June 21 Called Off after Bulgarian Embassy Appeal
The Macedonia Foundation is calling off a 120-minute peaceful civil blockade of all three border crossings between Bulgaria and North Macedonia planned for June 21. The Foundation's President Viktor Stoyanov announced this on Thursday after earlier in the day Bulgaria's Ambassador in Skopje Zhelyaz»»»
Hungary’s new government dismantles Fidesz‑era public media, triggering mass layoffs (67 days post-election)
Our weekly digest of Hungarian politics continues, as we report on the aftermath of April’s election and on the early days of the new Tisza government. This week we cover: A bill has been submitted to completely overhaul Hungary’s public media system. Layoffs have begun across the media empire link»»»
Saudi UN envoy asks secretary-general candidate for Palestine plan
LONDON: The Saudi permanent representative to the UN on Thursday asked Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for her plan for the UN to resolve the Palestinian issue and bring peace to the region at a dialogue in New York. Rodrigues-Birkett announced her intention to stand as a candidate fo»»»
UAE grants 30-day grace period for those affected by exceptional circumstance to rectify status or leave without fines
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has granted a 30-day grace period for individuals affected by exceptional regional circumstances to adjust their status in the country or depart without facing penalties. The grace period runs from June 10 to July 9, 2»»»
Israeli foreign minister calls out Kaja Kallas over apartheid remarks - UPI.com
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas is accused of comparing Israel to South African apartheid. File Photo by Thomas Traasdahl/EPA June 18 (UPI) -- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced Thursday that he is cutting all contact with Kaja Kal»»»
UAE grants 30-day grace period for those affected by exceptional circumstance to rectify status or leave without fines
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has granted a 30-day grace period for individuals affected by exceptional regional circumstances to adjust their status in the country or depart without facing penalties. The grace period runs from June 10 to July 9, 2»»»
That Germany’s Holocaust guilt matters less than Palestinian and Lebanese lives
Draft EU summit conclusions undergo changes by nature. Some are more significant than others. The version dated 16 June has removed a line on the Gaza and West Bank, suggesting Germany still won’t budge on trade bans against Israeli settlers, let alone on Israel more broadly. Although later tweaked»»»
Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with Germany
Abidjan: Forward Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast's second World Cup match against Germany after he was denied a visa to enter Canada, the Ivorian football federation said on Thursday. "The administrative authorisations necessary for his entry into Canadian territory have not been obtained at this s»»»
US lifts Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds Swiss Iran talks
Washington, United States: The US on Thursday lifted a blockade of Iranian ports imposed during the Middle East war after President Donald Trump signed a deal to end the conflict, as uncertainty surrounded planned talks in Switzerland aiming to take the accord further. The signing of the deal by Tr»»»
Vance warns Israeli critics over Iran deal: Trump is your only ally
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance lashed out at Israeli critics of the Iran deal on Thursday, saying President Donald Trump is Israel’s only ally in a sharp rebuke that referenced the billions in US defense aid the country receives. As the Trump administration defended its deal to end the war »»»
Flávio Bolsonaro proposes chemical castration and Bukele-style prisons in presidential platform - UPI.com
Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential hopeful and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, unveiled a public security plan that includes chemical castration for convicted rapists and the construction of maximum-security prisons modeled after those implemented by Salvadoran President Nayib »»»
PM Radev Says Bulgaria Will Veto Russia Sanctions Package Unless Patriarch Kirill Is Removed
Bulgaria will veto the European Commission’s latest proposal to broaden sanctions against Russia unless Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill is removed from the proposed sanctions list, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Thursday. Radev spoke to Bulgarian journalists after arriving for a European Council»»»
US dollar surge breaks off forint's wings
The Hungarian forint came under pressure on Thursday as a powerful rally of the US dollar swept through global currency markets following the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. Hungarian currency weakens against both the US dollar and the euro While investors continue to monitor geopolitic»»»
South African sentenced in ‘world’s largest’ rhino case trafficking
JOHANNESBURG: A South African court has convicted and fined a rhino horn trafficking “mastermind,” ending a trial spanning 15 years, police said Thursday, describing it as the world’s largest such case. The country is home to most of the world’s rhinos and is a hotspot for poaching driven by demand»»»
Allies announce $1 billion for Ukraine weapons package under PURL program
Ukraine’s allies have announced contributions to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List program for $1 billion at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, known as the Ramstein group, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Thursday. Fedorov, speaking at a joi»»»
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Says He Will Hold Talks with Ukraine's President in Brussels
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday on the sidelines of the European Council meeting. Radev arrived in Brussels to take part in the meeting of EU heads of state or government and spoke to Bulgarian journalists. Radev sai»»»
2 sentenced for spying for Chinese government in Britain - UPI.com
British counter-terrorism police announced Thursday that a Border Force officer and another have been sentenced for allegedly spying for the Chinese government. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- British counter-terrorism said Thursday a Border Force officer and forme»»»