Trump accuses New York Times of ‘treason’ over Iran war coverage
LONDON: US President Donald Trump accused the New York Times of treason on Sunday over its coverage of the war in Iran, threatening to add what he called the paper’s false reporting to his multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against the outlet. “The way the Corrupt and Failing New York Times is covering s»»»
EU to invest €5.8 million in first regional subsea cable security centers
Brussels, June 23 (SANA) The European Commission said on Tuesday it would invest €5.8 million to establish two regional centers aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of subsea cable networks in the Baltic and Mediterranean seas. The initiative is part of broader European efforts to pro»»»
Germany eyes longer working lives in pension reform plan
Berlin: Germany will raise its retirement age gradually beyond 67, abolish early retirement and expand compulsory pension contributions under a set of new recommendations backed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday. Germany, like many industrialised economies, is struggling with an ageing popula»»»
Deadly heatwave in Europe triggers red alerts
At least five people died in France on Sunday and Monday as temperatures topped 42°C (107.6°F) in parts of the country in the midst of a severe heatwave gripping much of Europe. Among the victims were two children, aged two and four, who were found dead in their family car in the southern town of C»»»
Europe in grip of deadly heat wave as temperature records for June fall - UPI.com
A boy cools off outside the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum in Spain's Basque Country on Tuesday as temperatures soared to 104 degrees Farenheit. Average highs for June in the Bilboa metro area are normally in the low 70s Fahrenheit. Photo by Miguel Tona/EPA June 23 (UPI) -- Europe was bracing Tuesday for»»»
Lebanese, French leaders discuss post-UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon
DUBAI: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have discussed post-UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon after some European countries have expressed support for an international force to replace the UN peacekeepers. Deployed in 1978 and significantly re»»»
Europe's defense ambitions get reality check
BusinessEuropeEurope's defense ambitions get reality check Srinivas MazumdaruEuropean countries have been trying to scale up and integrate their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts. https://p.dw.com/p/5FoZ6Europe's de»»»
TIIF 2026: Germany turns to Uzbekistan as Berlin looks for growth, minerals and skilled workers in Central Asia
Germany is making one of its most visible business pushes into Uzbekistan in years as Berlin looks beyond its traditional European and Asian markets for new sources of growth, raw materials, industrial partnerships and skilled labour. At the fifth annual Tashkent International Investment Forum (TII»»»
Cost of living crisis is reshaping EU politics as migration and climate lose steam
First published in Respekt. Irregular migration and climate change are receding into the background. Decades after the financial crisis, developments in the European Union were dominated first by the issue of uncontrolled migration and later by climate change. Both dominant topics substantially res»»»
Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»
Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»
10 years on, Brexit continues to divide Britons
Ten years ago, when the UK voted by a narrow majority to leave the European Union in a bitterly contested national referendum, the importance of the vote was reflected in the fact that more of the British public voted for a single cause than they have ever before or since. For David Cameron, the Br»»»
SABIS: Internationally Accredited Education in the UAE & Gulf
With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»
Two children die in France as heatwave toasts Europe
Two children were found dead in a car in France on Monday as much of Europe sweltered through record high temperatures and national authorities launched urgent measures to reduce the impact. The youngsters, aged two and four, were found in their family car in a residential parking lot in the southe»»»
Bavarian leader demands cuts to Ukrainian refugees’ benefits and more deportations in Germany
Unemployed Ukrainians should be stripped of access to Germany’s unemployment and welfare benefits system, the leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Soeder, has said. He added that deportations and voluntary departures should be stepped up as part of a cost-cutting scheme. Since the esc»»»
Survey Finds Bulgarians Most Skeptical of US Security Guarantees in Europe
A recent poll covering 15 European countries shows that 7% of Bulgarians firmly view the United States as an ally, 44% as a "necessary partner", 11% as an adversary with whom cooperation is necessary, and 15% as a country with which Bulgaria is in conflict. In addition to transatlantic relations, t»»»
Nawrocki aide says Zelensky keeps insulting Poles
Poland will not accept insults from Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, the chief of staff to President Karol Nawrocki has said, as a diplomatic row over Kiev’s honoring of nationalist forces that collaborated with the Nazis continues to escalate. Last week, Nawrocki ordered that Zelensky be stripp»»»
Polish-Ukrainian relations hit new low after Nawrocki revokes honour for Zelenskiy
Polish-Ukrainian relations have entered a deep crisis after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Poland’s highest honour, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on June 19. The decision came just days before Zelenskiy was expected to travel to Gdańsk for anoth»»»
Fuel Shock: Bulgaria Sees Biggest Price Surge in Entire EUOpinions
Bulgaria recorded the sharpest annual increase in fuel and lubricant prices across the European Union in May, according to Eurostat data. Compared with the same month a year earlier, prices in the country surged by 33.9%, placing Bulgaria at the top of the EU ranking for fuel inflation. Among the c»»»
Syrian officials discuss demining efforts in Geneva with European partners
LONDON: Syrian officials met with their European counterparts to discuss mine clearance efforts, which continue to impact communities in Syria following the end of the civil war in December 2024. Raed Al-Saleh, the minister of emergency and disaster management, chaired a three-day conference in Gen»»»
Israeli army cancels locals call up in the North in light of ceasefire: Zionist media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli army cancels locals call up in the North in light of ceasefire: Zionist media 22-06-2026 18:00 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli a»»»
SABIS expands internationally accredited school network across UAE, Gulf
With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»
Chinese FM highlights Iran’s ‘sovereignty, security, and national dignity’ after MoU with US - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Chinese FM highlights Iran’s ‘sovereignty, security, and national dignity’ after MoU with US 22-06-2026 15:48 PM Latest News Urgent News Ch»»»
Germany is itching to get revenge on Russia for 1945
Remember Taurusgate? When several German officers, including its former air force head, were caught making insane and childish plans for plastering Russia with German missiles but from Ukraine? That and the amateurish manner in which these grand strategists in prankster mode let themselves be caugh»»»
On This Day, June 22: Nixon, Brezhnev sign nuclear pact - UPI.com
On June 22, 1973, U.S. President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed a pledge to try to avoid nuclear war. 1 of 4 | President Richard Nixon and Soviet Communist Party Chief Leonid Brezhnev exchange pens used in signing an agreement on June 22, 1973, to avoid military confrontatio»»»
Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights
LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books. Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals when scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 »»»
European heatwave sweeps across continent
CAPITALS:A new heatwave swept across Europe Saturday, prompting precautionary measures in France, Spain and Germany, while Britain warned of tropical temperatures. Less than a month after a heatwave affected several European countries in May, during which record temperatures were registered, the co»»»
Certificates of origin issued by Irbid Chamber of Industry reach $107m in May
AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI) in May totalled $107 million, while the number of certificates issued during the month reached 1,290.According to chamber figures, the textile and leather sector topped exports at $92.6 million, followed by th»»»
Reconstruction, energy drive renewed Syria-Germany ties
DAMASCUS: Economic relations between Syria and Germany have gained momentum in 2026, reflecting efforts by both countries to strengthen cooperation in key sectors, including energy, reconstruction and infrastructure. The growing engagement comes amid mutual interest in exploring economic opportunit»»»
Wave of layoffs hitting German industry
A new report on layoffs in Germany shows that job cuts are becoming more common and often come as a surprise to employees. The HR WORKS study, based on a survey of more than 6,000 workers, found that over one-quarter of dismissed employees received no warning, performance review, or prior signal be»»»
Europe sweats through new heatwave, with worse to come
PARIS: France banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany canceled sports events and Britain warned of “tropical nights” as Europe sweltered through a heatwave threatening to break June temperature records. Less than a month after a May heatwave that set records in several European »»»
Syria to launch direct Damascus–Amsterdam flights starting in July
Damascus, June 21 (SANA) The head of Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport, Omar Hosari, announced on Sunday that final steps are being completed with authorities in the Netherlands to launch direct flights between Damascus and Amsterdam. Hosari said in a post on the X platf»»»
FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup
LAUSANNE: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been a busy man at this World Cup but his unquenchable thirst to pack in as many matches as possible is causing unrest among environmentalists who are questioning his indifference to climate change. Mexico City, Guadalajara, Los Angeles, San Francisco, »»»
Bulgaria Ranks Second in Eurozone for Lowest Mortgage Rates, ECB Data ShowsOpinions
Bulgaria has emerged as one of the eurozone’s leading countries in terms of affordable housing finance, ranking second only to Malta for the lowest average mortgage rates, according to European Central Bank data for new housing loans as of April 2026. The average interest rate on newly issued mortg»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs takes part in 29th Arab-German Business Forum
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, H E Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, participated in the 29th Arab-German Business Forum, where the State of Qatar was featured as this year’s Partner Country. The forum was held from 17 to 19 June 2026 in Berlin, Germany, and was organized »»»
Rising sovereign yields point to more restrictive financial environment
Doha, Qatar: Sovereign bond yields have increased significantly across major advanced economies in recent months, marking a clear shift from the declining interest rate environment that had taken hold following the post-Covid pandemic tightening cycle. What was shaping up as a gradual normalisation»»»
Undav’s double sends Germany through
Toronto: Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice as Germany booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a dramatic comeback victory over Côte d’Ivoire in Toronto yesterday. The Ivorians looked set to progress after Franck Kessie gave them the lead midway through the first half, but U»»»
Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador
Kansas City: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero against Ecuador on Saturday, keeping out a barrage of shots to help the tiny Caribbean nation claim their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw that keeps alive their hopes of reaching the knockout phase. Ecuador, who finished second in»»»
Undav scores twice, saves Germany with 2-1 World Cup win over Ivory Coast
TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored two goals off the bench as Germany pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their World Cup Group E match on Saturday, securing their place in the knockout stage for the first time since they won the title in 2014. After having two goals disallowed in »»»
Curacao’s Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in World Cup
KANSAS CITY, Missouri: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack, allowing The Blue Wave to earn a 0-0 draw against the heavily favored La Tri on Saturday night and earn the tiny island nation its first-ever World Cup point. The outcome also allowed Germany, whi»»»
Feeling the Future: How a New Prosthetic Leg Restores Natural Sensations – Ya Libnan
Share: Restoring natural sensory feedback results in functional and cognitive benefits for leg prosthesis users. Credit: Pietro Comaschi A few years ago, a team of researchers working under Professor Stanisa Raspopovic at the ETH Zurich Neuroengineering Lab gained worldwide attention when they anno»»»
Undav scores twice, saves Germany with 2-1 World Cup win over Ivory Coast
TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup. Four minutes into stoppage time, Undav received a pass from Felix Nmecha in front of the net and rifled it past Ivor»»»
Canadian beer prices test German fans' thirst at FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is in full swing, including in Canada. Toronto is hosting Saturday's match between Germany and the Ivory Coast. The German supporters are there and they’re angry – according to them, the price of beer is far too high. Story by Daniel Quinlan and Antoine Fenaux.»»»
One dead after Munich train collision sends freight cars plunging off bridge
One person was killed after two freight trains collided during shunting operations in Munich, Germany, in the early hours of Saturday. The fatal accident occurred hours after a similar rail collision left one passenger dead and dozens seriously injured in the UK. A video shared by one of the witnes»»»
Undav's double sends Germany through to round of 32
Toronto: Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice as Germany booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a dramatic comeback victory over Côte d'Ivoire in Toronto yesterday. The Ivorians looked set to progress after Franck Kessie gave them the lead midway through the first half, but U»»»
QC holds Qatar-Germany investment roundtable
QNA Doha Qatar Chamber organised a Qatar-German roundtable titled “Qatar and North Rhine-Westphalia: Connecting Markets and Creating Opportunities,” aimed at strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two sides and opening new avenues for private-sector partnerships. The event wa»»»
Europe swelters in gruelling heatwave, authorities ramp up warnings
A severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents in Italy. Temperatures climbed to record levels, and are set to hit 40°C (105.0 °F). Details by Shirli Sitbon.»»»
Dutch swat Sweden as Germany, Ivory Coast eye World Cup knockout rounds
Los Angeles, United States: The Netherlands put one foot in the World Cup knockout rounds with a stylish 5-1 demolition of Sweden on Saturday as Germany prepared to take on the Ivory Coast with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32. Sweden, themselves 5-1 winners against Tunisia in their ope»»»
West should have kept Russia in G8, Trump says
The West should not have expelled Russia from the G8, US President Donald Trump has said, adding that keeping Moscow in the group could have prevented the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Trump made the remarks in a wide-ranging interview with Axios published on Friday, in which the US p»»»
Chambers of commerce takes part in '29th Arab-German Economic Forum in Berlin'
AMMAN — A board member of Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and First Vice President of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Nabil Khatib noted on Saturday bilateral trade grew in 2025, with Jordanian exports to Germany rising by 92.4 per cent to JD59 million, against JD718 million in imports.A deleg»»»