Los Angeles, United States: Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in Guadalajara knowing a win would guarantee a last 32 berth. The Group A rivals head into the fixture at the Estadio Akron fresh from respective victories o»»»

Bulgaria is positioning itself in the middle tier of NATO defense spending rankings, with 2025 data showing the country allocating 2.05% of its GDP to defense, a level that matches France and slightly exceeds Italy. The figures place Sofia within what analysts describe as the Alliance’s “golden mea»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Pentagon will conduct a six-month review of the deployment of its forces in Europe, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Thursday. "I am announcing today a six-month Department of War review that will examine America's force posture and basing in Europe. Up to six months »»»

G7 leaders welcomed growing unity on Wednesday in efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, amid signs US President Donald Trump is taking a tougher line on Moscow. Later, at the candlelit dinner in Versailles, Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at en»»»

Summer 2026 has already begun, and early forecasts suggest that holiday costs across Europe will remain elevated. Rising inflation in supply chains, higher labor expenses, and continued strong international tourism demand are among the main factors pushing prices upward. A comparison of Bulgaria, N»»»

Share: President Trump defended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) released Wednesday that ends the war with Iran, even as he suggested it may not be “permanent” during a press conference from the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The president noted other G7 members backed th»»»

KYIV: Ukraine has won key pledges of further support for its fight against Russia from world leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in France, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday. The leaders of the world’s leading industrial economies promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air def»»»

Genoa: The new Africa and Gulf Area of the Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad is taking shape. It is a coordination body that brings together the Italian Chambers operating in Angola, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Mozambique, Qatar, South Africa and Tunisia. This was announced by the m»»»

The third and final day of the G7 summit focuses on AI and social media, with CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic and European rival Mistral meeting leaders for lunch on Wednesday. French President Emmanuel Macron has invited his US counterpart Donald Trump to a private dinner at the lavish Palace of Versa»»»

EVIAN: Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war could be a “game changer” in the region and beyond. There is “a likelihood that this memorandum of understanding agreement could be a game changer,” Carney told reporters on the third day of a G7 »»»

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again set social media abuzz at the G7 summit in France, after a light-hearted exchange between the two leaders was caught on camera. Greeting Modi on the sidelines of the summit in Evian, Meloni jokingly remarked: “We’re t»»»

As the peak summer season gets underway, prices along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast have once again become a hot topic. Receipts, restaurant bills, and social media videos are fueling debate over whether a vacation by the sea has become too expensive. Yet industry representatives and analysts argue th»»»

The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and the U.S. have called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and for the disarmament of Hezbollah. "In Lebanon, we support, through an immediate robust ceasefire, the Lebanese leadership's efforts to achieve the disarmament of Hezbollah and»»»

DUBAI: Jordan’s World Cup debut ended in a 3-1 loss to Austria at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday morning, despite a brave performance that promised a potential point for the newcomers. The loss leaves the Arab nation in third place in Group J, while Austria sit second on goal diffe»»»

Allies of the United States at the G7 summit sought on Tuesday to refocus President Donald Trump’s attention on Ukraine, hoping to return the more than four-year war triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion to the top of the agenda. The Iran conflict has in recent weeks dominated Trump's attention»»»

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy: Pope Leo on Tuesday praised the interim ​deal between the United States and Iran to end the regional war in the Middle East, saying “thanks be to God” that the ‌two powers ‌are set ​to ‌formalize ⁠their ​accord on Friday. Leo, ⁠who drew the ire of US President Donald Trump a»»»

A joint France and UK-led naval mission is ready to deploy to the Strait of Hormuz following an interim agreement between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war. Backed by around 20 countries, the mission aims to draw on widespread logistical know-how and resources to help clear mines and escor»»»

Didier Deschamps has been coaching the French men's national football team for 14 years, a record period at the helm. He and his players are now aiming for a third World Cup title. The tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico will be his last competition as head of Les Bleus»»»

Health Minister Katya Ivkova took part in a regular meeting of the EU Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, held on Tuesday in Luxembourg, the Health Ministry said on its website. At Germany’s initiative, the health ministers of the Member States were informed of developme»»»

Evian-Les-Bains: US allies at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialised democracies worked Tuesday to push the war in Ukraine back up the agenda of President Donald Trump after more than four years of fighting sparked by Russia’s full-scale attack. The Iran conflict has in recent weeks over»»»

COPENHAGEN: The vast majority of Europe’s beaches offer “excellent” water quality for swimming, the EU environment agency said on Tuesday ahead of the summer season, with coastal nations and inland Austria topping the list. “This summer we can all reap the benefits of solid implementation of EU bat»»»

The US and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end the hostilities in the Middle East, following weeks of direct and indirect negotiations mediated by Pakistan. A formal ceremony to sign the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will take place in Geneva on Friday. According to Washing»»»

Cairo: When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief for 62-year-old Bahgat Abbas. Standing beneath the historic arcades near the Basilica in Cairo's eastern Heliopolis district, Abbas leapt with the crowd as cups rattled ac»»»

Foreign tourists' spending in Romania exceeded 5 billion euros in 2025, with visitors from the United States, Germany, United Kingdom and Italy making the largest contribution, according to an analysis published by real estate consultancy Colliers.Based on Eurostat data cited by Colliers, the analy»»»

The National Road Investment Company (CNIR) will sign with Italy's Itinera Spa the SAFE-funded contract for building Section 4 of National Road DN 24 (Iasi) - Border Crossing (Prut Bridge) of the A8 Union Motorway (Targu Neamt - Iasi - Ungheni), after the National Complaint Resolution Council (CNSC»»»

More than 96,000 visitors attended the 57th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah, a 6 per cent increase from the previous edition, underscoring the continued strength of the regional luxury jewellery market and the UAE’s growing position as a trading hub for the industry. The five-day ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Italy to Qatar H E Paolo Toschi has formally bestowed the honour of Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on Ugo Arzani, as recognition of the value of his commitment, professionalism, and dedication, through which he has contributed to enhancing the presti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s diplomatic efforts have drawn widespread international praise following the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, with world leaders crediting the State of Qatar and other mediators for facilitating a breakthrough seen as a potential tur»»»

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»»»

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, »»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: As international leaders welcomed the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, most of them praised the role played by Qatar in supporting the diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving this understanding. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs »»»

In 2025, the Romanian sandwich panel market reached a total volume of over 13.1 million square meters, up approximately 15% compared to the previous year, with an estimated value of EUR 260 million. This growth was supported by investments in the logistics, industrial, and commercial sectors, parti»»»

Luigi Di Maio, the European Union's Special Envoy to the Gulf, brings to this interview a firsthand account of how Brussels has responded to the US-Iran war since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February—a crisis that has placed Gulf states under direct threat and forced the EU to clarify bot»»»

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»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that the "ember of hope" for dialogue and cooperation with North Korea still exists. Lee made the remark during a speech at a mass held at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 15 (UPI) -- South Korean Pres»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

LONDON: The ex-wife of actor Colin Firth has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow over the actress’s appearance in an advert for an Israeli housing development. Paltrow had appeared in the ad promoting 51 Park, a 51-story luxury complex in Herzliya, 90 minutes’ drive from the Gaza Strip, The Independent repo»»»

Damascus, June 14 (SANA) President of Damascus Chamber of Industry Ayman al-Molawi and members of the chamber’s board met Italian Ambassador to Syria Stefano Ravagnan and Italian Trade Agency Commissioner Marina Scognamiglio on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen industrial and commercial cooperat»»»

London: Britain and Japan on Sunday sealed a sweeping economic and technological partnership, expected to generate over £18 billion ($24 billion) in investment, during a visit to London by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Takaichi held talks at his Dow»»»