Trial begins for former Central African Republic leader Bozizé over war crimes
The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will on Tuesday, with foreign judges, begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé over crimes against humanity. Bozizé, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels,»»»
Syria, Germany discuss expanding bilateral cooperation
Berlin, June 16 (SANA) Syria’s chargé d’affaires in Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, held talks with Clemens Hach, the German Foreign Office’s director for the Middle East and North Africa, on ways to strengthen cooperation between Syria and Germany, the Syrian Embassy in Berlin said on Tuesday. The »»»
Nearly 3,500 Retirement-Age Employees Work in Defence Ministry System
A total of 3,495 people of retirement age work in the Defence Ministry system, Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said in a written response to Democratic Bulgaria MP Martin Dimitrov, published on the National Assembly’s website on Tuesday. The data are valid as of April 2026. In response to the MP’s reques»»»
Europe signs off on long-awaited US tariff deal
The European Union and the United States on Tuesday gave a final sign off to a long awaited tariff deal as the EU seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations. The deal puts the bloc well on track to meet Trump's July 4 deadline and defuse his threat of new tariffs o»»»
Bulgarian MPs Top Europe in Salary Gap Versus Minimum Wage
A comparative study of parliamentary pay across Europe shows that Bulgarian MPs receive salaries that are among the highest in relation to the national minimum wage. In Bulgaria, the ratio stands at roughly 6.8 times the minimum wage, placing the country at the top of this specific indicator in Eur»»»
Bulgaria Launches SIGMA Platform to Track €51 Billion in Public Contracts in Real Time
The government introduced a new digital transparency platform called SIGMA, presented at the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vassilev. The system was developed as a public tool for monitoring public procurement and is pos»»»
Turkiye opposes Iraq pipeline deal extension under current conditions, official says
ANKARA: Turkiye does not want an extension of the existing Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement under current conditions, a senior Turkish official said, after Baghdad asked Ankara to extend it for at least a year to allow time for more talks. The decades-old Turkiye-Iraq Crude Oil Pipeline Agr»»»
Sheikh Qassem Sends Letter of Gratitude to Ghalibaf over Iran’s Support to Lebanon
Hezbollah Secretary General His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem sent a letter of gratitude to the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf over Iran’s support to Lebanon. “Words fail to adequately express our profound gratitude for your strong and supportive positions »»»
FBI says it disrupted plot to attack UFC 250 event at White House - UPI.com
Fireworks go off as America's Justin Gaethje celebrates after defeating Georgia's Ilia Topuria during UFC Freedom 250 mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in the early morning hours Monday. Pool photo by Saul Loeb/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The FBI said it blocked»»»
New and enhanced ‘Hukoomi’ platform launched
Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched a new edition of the “Hukoomi” platform as part of Qatar's ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and achieve the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. The platform is the first outcome of the "Digital»»»
Pakistan raises defense spending amid regional conflicts
ConflictsPakistanPakistan raises defense spending amid regional conflictsShakoor RaheemThe sharp defense spending hike highlights lessons Pakistan has learned from recent conflicts with India and a growing focus on new warfare technologies, regardless of economic constraints imposed by the IMF. htt»»»
UK govt opposes private rescue bid for Thames Water
LONDON: Britain’s Labour government on Tuesday raised objections over a proposed private rescue of Thames Water, increasing the prospect of the country’s biggest water supplier being nationalized. Heavily-indebted Thames, which supplies about 16 million homes and businesses in London and elsewhere »»»
UN says 2.4 million refugees need resettling in 2027
GENEVA: Almost 2.4 million refugees will need resettling next year, the United Nations said on Tuesday, at a time when a number of countries have slashed resettlement spots. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, warned of a dire shortage of options for such refugees, who cannot return home and face risks i»»»
In Bangladesh camps, World Cup brings temporary normality to Rohingya kids
DHAKA: When the FIFA World Cup started last week, it became one of the year’s most anticipated moments in Bangladesh’s Rohingya camps, especially for children, to whom it gives a rare connection to a world beyond the refugee settlement. Watching matches with their favorite players and taking part i»»»
Authorities say at least 9 dead, 25 hurt after a train and bus collide in Zimbabwe
HARARE: A freight train struck a bus at a level crossing in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, killing at least nine people including two children, police and rail authorities said. The crash occurred at a railway crossing in Triangle, a sugar-producing town in the country’s south, according to police. National »»»
Finance Minister Donev Appoints Director of Public Financial Inspection Agency
Plamen Veselinov Todorov was appointed director of the Public Financial Inspection Agency (PFIA) at Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev’s proposal, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday. Todorov has extensive experience in public financial inspection and law, gained over many y»»»
'Jurgen should know better': Klopp criticised for Nagelsmann jibe
Berlin: Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann while working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup. Former Liverpool manager Klopp has been employed as a TV pundit alongside former Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas»»»
Brnabic: Stevanovic's visit important for Serbia-Slovenia bilateral relations, region
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Tuesday a visit to Belgrade by her Slovenian counterpart Zoran Stevanovic was important for bilateral relations, Serbia's EU path, as well as regional cooperation. At a joint press conference after a meeting with Stevanovic, Brnabic thanked »»»
Egypt Earns Global Respect After Holding Belgium in World Cup Opener
Egypt announced its return to football’s biggest stage with an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium, producing one of the most disciplined and mature performances by the Pharaohs in recent World Cup history and reinforcing hopes of a first-ever progression beyond the group stage. Facing one of Europ»»»
FBI disrupted attack plot on White House fight night
Washington: US law enforcement disrupted a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by US President Donald Trump and other top officials over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday. “Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department»»»
Egyptian pharmacist and his three children killed in Minya car crash on Eastern Desert Road
An Egyptian pharmacist and his three children were killed on Tuesday when their car overturned on a desert highway in the southern province of Minya, security and local media reports said. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene near the town of Deir Mawas on the Eastern Desert Road after r»»»
Speaker Berri Discusses with Ghalibaf Latest Developments of US-Iran MoU pertaining to Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region in a phone call on Tuesday, focusing on the political and military situation related to the memorandum of understanding signed between the Unit»»»
Farage accuses UK of systemic anti-white racism
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has taken to Substack to accuse the British government of infecting the UK with “deep anti-white racism.” He also published damning racism and crime statistics in an essay, much of which would have been previously unspeakable. Farage announced his migration to the plat»»»
UAE media industry hits new revenue milestones
Dubai: The UAE’s media sector recorded strong revenue growth in 2025, led by booming gaming and cinema industries, as government incentives and regulatory measures continued to attract investment and support the country’s expanding creative economy. The National Media Authority (NMA) on Tuesday ann»»»
Saudi program trains Yemeni telecom staff in Aden
RIYADH: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, in partnership with the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, held a two-day training program in Aden governorate for personnel from the nation’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology. The program, wh»»»