MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Brussels, expanding sanctions against Russia, will not be able to influence its sovereign policy, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "Apparently, Brussels does not want to understand in any way that they have not achieved their goals, namely t»»»

Washington, June 10 (SANA) Oil prices rose nearly 1% on Wednesday, recovering from seven-week lows after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran and another sharp drawdown in U.S. crude inventories heightened concerns over supply and regional stability. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures gained 83 cents,»»»

Dubai: Dubai Holding Real Estate has partnered with Commercial Bank of Dubai to launch a new home financing programme for eligible UAE nationals and residents buying properties across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The programme c»»»

Resources will be secured to allow the state budget to pre-finance the substantial payments expected in 2026 under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), with the aim of ensuring a steady flow of funding and accelerating the implementation of projects and investments to the greatest exte»»»

In the first three months of 2026, the total volume of remittances received by Kyrgyzstan reached $699.7 million, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the National Bank, financial flows from abroad are growing monthly: Capital outflow from the country At the same time, a »»»

Saudi Arabia’s economy has once again demonstrated the strength of its fundamentals and its ability to withstand regional shocks, posting real GDP growth of 3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, despite escalating tensions across the Middle East that have disrupted supply chains and »»»

RIYADH: The Vice Chairman and CEO of the Kuwait Petroleum Corp., Nawaf Al-Sabah, stated that Kuwait has the capacity to restore 80 percent of its oil production, which was halted due to the Iran war, in less than a month. The remaining 20 percent ​​will require three to four months to be brought ba»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil industrial activities remained 2.1 percent higher than a year earlier in April, despite a broader decline in factory and mining output that pushed the Kingdom’s Industrial Production Index down 6.8 percent from March, according to official data. Preliminary figures fr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, participated in the Central Municipal Council meeting dedicated to discussing traffic plans and measures aimed at enhancing the smooth flow of traffic and reducing congestion. The General Directorate of Traffi»»»

Fraudsters have begun using the logo of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic in a new scheme to deceive citizens, the regulator warns. According to the National Bank, scammers are sending messages via messaging apps while posing as central bank employees. To appear credible, they attach forged »»»

Israeli media has recently raised concern over the Jabbar 150 drone, the latest Egyptian weapons system, despite having been unveiled nearly six months ago. Israeli news platform Natziv Net reported Tuesday that the unveiling of the domestically produced drone at the Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX) in Ca»»»

MOGADISHU: A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States arrived Wednesday in Somali’s capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials. Omar Artan was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FI»»»

Israeli strikes targeted Wednesday the southern city of Tyre and other towns and villages in south Lebanon including Tayrdebba, Nsariyeh, al-Majadel, Srifa, Deir Qanoun, Kfar Remman, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Kfardounine and Bnaafoul. The Israeli army targeted a car in Dweir and issued evacuation orders f»»»

Romanian startup Naratix has raised a EUR 1 million seed round from Early Game Ventures to accelerate growth and expand into new markets. The company develops AI-powered infrastructure that helps online retailers and marketplaces transform raw and incomplete product information into structured, sta»»»

The government submitted a proposal on Tuesday evening to amend certain laws necessary for accessing EU funds. Bill submitted to secure EU funds The proposal was submitted by Bálint Ruff, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, with Minister of Justice Márta Görög serving as the rapporteur, the Hu»»»

A former Air Canada captain is facing criminal charges after Canadian investigators alleged he spent nearly 17 years flying large passenger aircraft without obtaining the licence legally required to command them. Police say Geoffrey Wall, 59, captained more than 900 domestic and international fligh»»»

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo will launch dedicated weekly freighter flights to Almaty from June 16, marking the carrier’s first cargo destination in Central Asia and opening a new trade route between Kazakhstan and Dubai. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The freight divisio»»»

Speaking at the start of a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that work on the 2026 budget was ongoing. "Despite inheriting an empty treasury, all essential state systems will receive the funding they need, without cuts to social programmes or spen»»»

The Government is ending the provision of weapons from the Bulgarian Army to Ukraine, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the start of a regular cabinet meeting on Wednesday. “We have already given enough. The country continues to suffer socio-economic damage from this bloody war. We are convinced t»»»

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell more than 4 percent amid escalating Middle East tensions and a tech sell-off. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks plummeted more than 4 percent Wednesday amid escalating tensions between the United»»»

The allocation of land plots for individual housing construction will be stopped in Osh region. Amankan Kenzhebaev, the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the region, said at a meeting with residents of Uzgen district. According to him, exceptions may only be made for socially vulnerable groups »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index dropped 19.62 points, or 0.19%, at the start of Wednesday's trading, down to 10,262 points compared to the previous session's closing. The market was weighed down by declines in three sectors: Transportation (-0.65%), Banks and Financial Ser»»»

Malaysia is seeking new sources of fuel amid a global crunch caused by the war in Iran, though any supplies would need to be able to be processed by the country's refineries, the Economy Minister said on Wednesday. Malaysian refineries are largely dependent ⁠on crude oil originating ⁠from the Middl»»»

The Iran-backed Houthi group’s campaign against United Nations personnel and aid workers has become a major factor deepening Yemen’s humanitarian crisis and hindering relief efforts even as Houthi-controlled parts of the country edge toward catastrophic levels of hunger and millions rely on humanit»»»

DUBAI: Hollywood actor and wellness entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has been announced as the face of a new advertising campaign for a luxury residential development in the Israeli coastal city of Herzliya, drawing attention as Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza and Lebanon. Paltrow fronts»»»

Bahrain has intercepted several missile and drone attacks originating from Iran, authorities said on Wednesday. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force stated that Iran has continued its systematic hostile approach through its criminal missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the K»»»

Consumer prices probably jumped in May for the third straight month, heightening concerns for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve and underscoring the threat that rising costs pose for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Inflation is expected to reach 4.2% in May from a ye»»»

Bulgaria has benefited significantly from ammunition exports over the past two to three years, Continue the Change MP Radoslav Ribarski told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday. According to him, the sector has become a substantial source of revenue for the state budget. "The decision we are set t»»»

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon vowed to prioritize elevating Seoul into a global top-three city after winning reelection last week. Oh is seen here during an interview with Yonhap News Agency at his office in central Seoul on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has vowed to prioritize elevating»»»

Dubai: There was no grand farewell, no carefully laid-out life plan, and no certainty about what came next. Just one suitcase. When Lisa Knight landed in Dubai nearly 19 years ago, she did not know that she has been stepping into a life that would redefine everything she thought she knew about work»»»

State Committee for National Security (SCNS) officers discovered a weapons cache near Cholpon-Ata during an investigative operation. According to the security service, the cache was located near the former compound of the liquidated leader of the organized crime group, Kamchi Kolbaev, known as Koly»»»

Gold fell to an 11-week low on Wednesday, as oil prices rose on renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, fueling concerns about inflation and interest rate hikes. Spot gold was down 1.7% at $4,191.84 per ounce by 0747 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since March 23. US gold futures for Augus»»»

Guards on board a cargo ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden exchanged fire Wednesday with gunmen in a small boat on Wednesday, the British military said. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the guards managed to drive the gunmen off. No group imme»»»

DUBAI: Egypt on Wednesday condemned Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a dangerous escalation and a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the three countries. Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reported drone interceptions, air raid sirens and missi»»»

Tunis, June 10 (TAP) – The weather, on Wednesday, will be partly cloudy across most of the country, with cloud cover increasing over western regions during the afternoon. Localized thunderstorms are expected to develop, bringing rainfall that may be...»»»

Washington, June 10 (SANA) Human rights organizations and activists in the United States have launched a lobbying campaign urging Congress to take a tougher stance on Israeli settlement expansion and violence in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian media. Campaign organizers called on member»»»

Dubai: What started as a crowd-work moment at comedian Pranit More's stand-up show has snowballed into a conversation about dating expectations, consent, workplace accountability and whether the internet allows room for second chances. At the centre of the controversy is Himanshu Jangra, a Gurugram»»»

In an environment characterized by rapid change and the need for quick decision-making, cooperation remains the most effective tool for ensuring stability, security, and prosperity, Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said at the opening of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEE»»»

The State will protect Bulgarian citizens and producers if retail chains fail to honour their commitments, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at a government meeting on Wednesday. Radev added that he would ask the Minister of Agriculture and Food to urgently check the reports. “We approached this in e»»»

Unionized members of Kakao Corp. stage a rally near the company's headquarters in Pangyo, south of Seoul, on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap Unionized members at Kakao Corp. staged their first walkout in the company's history Wednesday, demanding higher bonuses and profit sharing. The walkout and a rall»»»

Saudi Arabia, Yemen sign $150m petroleum supply deal to support energy sector, power plants RIYADH: A Saudi-Yemeni agreement, valued at $150 million, was signed today under the patronage of Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya Mohsin Zindani to supply petroleum derivatives for power plants across various Ye»»»

Jakarta: Four Indonesian soldiers found guilty of an acid attack that left an activist blind in one eye were sentenced on Wednesday to up to three years in prison by a military court, with a judge calling their actions "arrogant". The four, all members of the military's Strategic Intelligence Agenc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali has explained that the updated planning and architectural requirements for residential villas and mansions were introduced in response to the needs of Qatari families and the social and urban transformation»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the registration of a new investment endowment established by a female benefactor. The endowment consists of 994,070 shares held in ten companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and register»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more than a year of delays on Wednesday, defying the economic turmoil triggered by the Middle East regional tension and strong competition from established Gulf airlines. A London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been awarded the MENASA NASPA Silver Award for Innovative Practices in recognition of its Student Mental Health Ambassadors (SMHA) programme, reaffirming the University’s commitment to student wellbeing, peer support, and cre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Environmental Research Group (ERG) at Imperial College London and the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University have launched a new two-year strategic partnership focused on environmental health research in arid urban environments. The »»»

Gunmen stormed an informal settlement near Johannesburg and shot dead 12 people overnight, South African police said Wednesday. It was the latest mass shooting in the crime-weary country, where more than 60 homicides are recorded on average each day. The attack happened shortly after 11:00 pm Tuesd»»»

Three Palestinian sources said Tuesday that representatives of Gaza’s factions meeting in Cairo and mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye have agreed on what they described as “acceptable wording” to resolve key outstanding issues, particularly those related to weapons. The sources said the unde»»»

MOGADISHU: A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States arrived Wednesday in Somali’s capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials.Omar Artan was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIF»»»