Damascus, June.15 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar explored with German Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office and Member of Parliament Serap Güler ways to expand economic and bilateral trade relations and develop cooperation in areas of mutual interest in a m»»»

THE HAGUE: A ‌district court in The Hague on Monday sentenced to 26 years in prison a former pro-Assad militia member ​for committing crimes against humanity by torturing and raping prisoners more than a decade ago. The judges said it was established that 58-year-old Rafik A., whose last name was w»»»

FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday.Falling numbers of workers spell yet another challenge for Europe's struggling top economy, alr»»»

THE HAGUE: A ‌district court in The Hague on Monday sentenced to 26 years in prison a former pro-Assad militia member ​for committing crimes against humanity by torturing and raping prisoners more than a decade ago. The judges said it was established that 58-year-old Rafik A., whose last name was w»»»

SANTA CLARA, California: Qatar’s resilience against Switzerland owed much to goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, whose key saves kept them in the game, a remarkable comeback for a player once close to retirement due to a serious back injury. The 26-year-old, who made his international debut last year, made»»»

A wide international coalition, including the UAE, EU and dozens of countries such as the US, UK, France, Saudi Arabia and Japan, has issued a joint statement condemning a drone attack near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the UAE. The May 17, 2026 strike, attributed to armed factions in Iraq, t»»»

The EU on Monday is set to move Ukraine's bid to join the bloc to the next stage after a long delay caused by Hungarian vetoes – but that doesn't mean Kyiv's path to full membership is getting easier.  Ukraine is due on Monday to officially begin European Union membership negotiations, la»»»

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has given Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky “a few more days” to renounce the honoring of nationalist militias that massacred Poles during World War II, officials said. The diplomatic feud between the neighboring countries erupted last month when Zelensky renamed an»»»

Berlin: President of France Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer on Monday issued a joint statement strongly welcoming the declaration of an agreement on the US-Iran memorandum of underst»»»

President Donald Trump stands in the octagon after the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C., on Sunday. He was expected to leave Washington on Monday for the G7 meeting in France. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Tru»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet US President Donald Trump over dinner at the Palace of Versailles following the G7 summit of leading industrialised nations, which will take place next week in French lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains. The dinnerWednesday will mark the 250th »»»

London, June 15 (SANA) Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in three months following announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi regarding a preliminary agreement to end the war and resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, »»»

Slovakia will demand compensation from the EU for weapons it donated to Ukraine, Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced. The previous government lied about the aid deal, he said in a video address published on Facebook on Sunday. Fico halted all state-sponsored military aid and weapons transfers »»»

The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran was announced on the eve of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, where leaders from some of the world’s wealthiest nations will begin meeting Monday. Gathered in the Alps through Wednesday, they will also discuss the war i»»»

Bulgaria’s tourist sector is showing mixed signals this season, with officials warning that infrastructure readiness is not translating into visitor numbers, according to Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov in an interview with BNT. Dimitrov said that although resorts across the country are fully prepar»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday. Falling numbers of workers spell yet another challenge for Europe's struggling top economy, alr»»»

A wave of international acclaim swept across the global stage Sunday as world leaders welcomed the landmark memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, hailing the agreement that brings an immediate and permanent end to what many described as the US‑Israeli war of aggression aga»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices ​slipped to a three-month low on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said ‌they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $3.65, or 4.2 percent, to $83.68 a barr»»»

On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal civil rights law protects LGBTQ workers from being fired based on their sexual or gender orientation. 1 of 5 | Joseph Fons waves a rainbow flag in front of the Supreme Court after the high court released a decision that bans LGBTQ employme»»»

The Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency, Daniyar Bostonov, answered on Birinchi Radio whether flights from Kyrgyzstan to the United States could be launched. According to him, this requires passing a special audit. «Any country that wants to operate flights to the United States must undergo»»»

Following Kyrgyzstan’s removal from the European Union aviation blacklist, the country has intensified negotiations on launching flights to Europe. The Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency, Daniyar Bostonov, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, discussions are currently underway with Ge»»»

RIYADH: “My son wanted to play for Tunisia, but I asked him to represent Sweden instead, as it is the country that welcomed and developed him,” said Yasin Ayari’s father, Azzouz, in May in an interview with Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. “It was his duty to give something back.” And give back he di»»»

Philadelphia: Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday. Diomande was a lively presence in attack for Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, where Manchester United's Am»»»

The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. There are plans for a signing of the deal on Friday in Switzerland. However, previous announcements fell through, and what the deal contained remained in dispute Monday. Here's a time»»»

This week’s agenda — at glance G7 leaders meet Donald Trump in Évian amid growing tensions over Nato, Russia, and Iran EU formally opens accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova EU foreign ministers adopt new sanctions on Russia and discuss measures against Israel MEPs vote on tariffs on US imports»»»

US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding, announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday, with both sides confirming a signing ceremony in Switzerland. The agreement includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanc»»»

BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday moves Ukraine’s bid to join onto the next stage after a long delay — but that doesn’t mean Kyiv’s path to full membership is getting easier. Foreign ministers from the 27-nation bloc will formally kick off negotiations with Ukraine, and neighboring Moldova, on aligning wi»»»

Four years ago, in Doha’s Souq Waqif, thousands gathered night after night in the colours of their national teams, supporting their countries in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Speaking in the many accents of the Arab world, chanting and mingling, theirs was an unplanned harmony among supporters of Arab »»»

Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring. After an evening with Madame Vo, this particular Bram Stoker quote comes to mind. Lisa Vo, the mind behind the popular Dubai supper club, has built her entire concept around a simple idea: There's no such thing as a lonely meal»»»

PHILADELPHIA: Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th ‌minute to give Ivory Coast a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador in both teams’ Group E opener on Saturday night. Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross gave ​the Ivorians their first-ever World Cup victory over South American opposit»»»

Manila: German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to land here on Monday for a state visit aimed at strengthening political, economic, and security ties between Manila and Berlin, the Presidential Communications Office said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is will formally welcome»»»

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday welcomed the US-Iran peace deal with its permanent ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a “critical step” toward resolving the war in the Middle East. “The Secretary-General hopes that the parties will build on this new m»»»

Houston The German national football team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao in the first round of Group E play at NRG Stadium. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, runs through July 19. Group E also includes Côte d'Ivoire and»»»

HOUSTON: Germany began their World ‌Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion ​for the island nation. Germany’s Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the »»»

GENEVA: Protesters in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration Sunday against the G7 summit in nearby Evian. Thousands had turned out in the Swiss city, to protest against the gathering of top world leaders, which start»»»

Four-time winners Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in their first group game on Sunday. Kai Havertz got two goals and Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav also scored in Houston to secure Germany's first opening-match win at a World Cup since their succ»»»

Qiddiya City: Saudi Arabia’s surfing community came together this weekend for the inaugural Red Bull Pool Clash, the Kingdom’s first-ever pool surfing competition, held at Surftopia within Aquarabia Qiddiya City. Bringing the excitement of surfing from the ocean into a controlled wave environment, »»»

Coffee pricing patterns in Sofia are raising questions about how Bulgaria’s hospitality sector compares with established European markets, particularly in high-traffic tourist zones such as Vitosha Boulevard. In central Sofia, a standard espresso or milk-based coffee now typically costs between 3.5»»»

On the eve of the G7 summit in Evian, France, neighbouring Geneva is expecting thousands of protesters to converge on the city on Sunday, under close police surveillance, more than 20 years after the violence that marred the 2003 G8 summit. The "No-G7" coalition of associations, unions, and left-wi»»»

Swiss police on Sunday fired tear gas at demonstrators protesting the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France after some protesters started targeting buildings linked to the United Nations in Geneva. Swiss ​police fired ​tear gas as protesters opposed to ​a ‌G7 ⁠summit across ‌the border in France»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and AI Authority, in partnership with the World Bank, has concluded a five-day international program held in Belgium and Germany. The program aimed to review leading international experiences in data governance, artificial intelligence, and digital policy frameworks. It also »»»

Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - The investment climate in Tunisia, opportunities and incentives for investors – especially members of the Tunisian community living in Germany – took centre stage at an information day held Saturday at Tunisia's Consulate...»»»

CAIRO: US President Donald Trump is set to hold talks with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France this month, the Egyptian presidency said on Sunday. In a statement, the presidency said El-Sisi is expected to hold a series of meetings with world leaders d»»»

Magura, Bangladesh: Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams in a country that has never qualified for the World Cup. However, one man stands out not only for choosing a less-favoured team, but also for the shee»»»

Bulgaria's resorts are ready for tourists, but there are no tourists, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov told Bulgarian National Television on Sunday. He cited Eurostat data published a few days ago showing that Bulgaria ranked last in the European Union in terms of tourist growth during the January-Ap»»»

Doha, Qatar: Germany will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Curacao tonight, with the four-time champions aiming to make an immediate impact in Group E and take an important step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled to kick off at 8pm at Houston Stadium, marks »»»

Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi changed his country’s course at the last possible moment, scoring a tying goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is only just beginning, but for the Netherlands and Japan, the margin for error already feels slim. When the two nations walk onto the pitch at AT&T Stadium in Dallas tonight (11pm, Qatar time) they will not simply be opening their World Cup campaign. They will be ta»»»

PARIS: From the outset, China wasn’t included when major powers gathered in 1975 at a chateau outside Paris to fix the slumping global economy, the first of what have become annual summits by the G7 club of wealthy nations to forward their interests. No surprise there. Imagining Chinese revolutiona»»»

ATLANTA: Pedri watched his heroes Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta conquer the world from his family’s bar as a boy, now Spain’s latest midfield maestro is chasing the same dream. The 23-year-old has already proven to be a fitting heir to Xavi and Iniesta at club level with Barcelona, winning thre»»»