TORONTO: Bosnia and Herzegovina know they are underdogs ​heading into their World Cup Group B opener against co-hosts Canada, coach Sergej Barbarez said on Thursday, but the Balkan nation will play with pride as they return to the tournament for the first time in 12 years. Bosnia will look to advan»»»

IRVINE: The long-awaited World Cup opener on home soil Friday promises to contain deep shades of red, white and ‌blue for the United States men’s national team. Manager Mauricio Pochettino might be from Argentina and goal-producing forward Folarin Balogun grew up in England after he was born in New»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation -Katara, in cooperation with the Embassy of Italy in Qatar, hosted a screening of the Maria Montessori documentary at the Drama Theatre yesterday evening in honour of one of the most influential Italian women of the 20th century and one of the most impor»»»

Dogs of the Kyrgyz national breed, the Taigan, have achieved major success at the World Dog Show held from June 3 to 7, 2026, in Bologna, Italy, under the auspices of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). Kyrgyzstan was represented at the international event by Taigans from the Favorite-»»»

WASHINGTON: The relationship between US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron started simply enough, with a handshake, nearly a decade ago. But even then, there were signs of strain in their relationship — tensions that could be on full display during next week’s G7 summit in »»»

Mexico City Pop star Shakira led a line-up of Latin singers who helped open the biggest ever world cup before the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. The storied Azteca Stadium – officially known at the Mexico City Stadium during the world cup – hosted the party and »»»

The summer of 1938 in France was no ordinary one for Hungarian goalkeeper Antal Szabó. He was contesting the World Cup with his national team for the second time, and with Hungary’s forwards scoring freely and propelling the nation towards the final, it meant that he was idle for long stretches bet»»»

PARIS: Leading European nations and their G7 allies will seek to narrow differences with Donald Trump at a summit from Monday chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron but expected to be dominated by the US leader’s presence. Leaders will be looking to put the fizz back into relations with the Un»»»

President Iliana Iotova signed a decree appointing Nikolay Nenovsky as a member of the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), effective June 13, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Thursday. Iotova will attend the official ceremony for Nenovsky’s inauguration, which will take»»»

Milan, Italy: Carbon dioxide removal experts have sounded the alarm in Milan this week over a shortfall in research and investment in the nascent sector viewed as essential for mitigating climate change. Still marginal and costly, CO2 removal, known as CDR, consists of extracting the greenhouse gas»»»

TORONTO: As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across North America, thousands of Arab football fans are preparing to follow Iraq’s journey on football’s biggest stage. For many, Toronto could become one of the tournament’s most welcoming destinations. Tomorrow, Canada will kick off their campai»»»

Who is Timur Turlov? Where did his billions come from? And how did he turn a small brokerage firm into a transnational financial ecosystem? Freedom Holding Corp. is a Kazakhstan-born international fintech company listed on the Nasdaq and valued at nearly $9 billion. In recent years, the company - w»»»

According to NASA, there is “unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate”, Statista reports. Data from Copernicus, the European Earth Observation program for the European Space Agency, shows that July 22, 2024, was the world’s hottest daily global average temperature since t»»»

The economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow growth across emerging Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa and the Mediterranean, as higher energy costs reignite inflation, weaken industrial competitiveness and strain already fragile public finances, the European »»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) is walking with Ursula von der Leyen (R), president of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, ahead of their summit in Brussels on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 11 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung»»»

The launch is anchored by two sites: a strategic head office in the prestigious Chaillot neighbourhood of central Paris, which will focus on leading government engagement, partnerships, and investment across the region, and an engineering and manufacturing hub in Bordeaux, driving design, integrati»»»

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed at projecting unity and avoiding confrontation with US President Donald Trump. The June 15–17 gathering in Evian-les-Bains, on the shore of Lake Geneva, brings together t»»»

Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are set to dominate next week’s Group of Seven summit, as host France crafts an agenda aimed at projecting unity and avoiding confrontation with US President Donald Trump. The June 15–17 gathering in Evian-les-Bains, on the shore of Lake Geneva, brings together t»»»

Doha, Qatar: From Uruguay captain Jose Nasazzi becoming the first man to lift the Jules Rimet Trophy in Montevideo in 1930 to Lionel Messi fulfilling his lifelong dream beneath the lights of Lusail Stadium in Qatar in 2022, FIFA World Cup finals have produced some of the most unforgettable moments »»»

Eastern European members of the European Union are facing mounting demographic pressure from population decline, ageing societies and persistently low birth rates, according to new data from the EU’s statistics agency Eurostat, highlighting a widening demographic divide across the bloc. While the E»»»

Bulgaria has barely had time to celebrate joining the eurozone monetary union at the start of this year before the European Commission is set to turn around and throw it into the rapidly growing financial delinquents club. Bulgaria is about to breach the 3% of GDP. budget deficit threshold that wil»»»

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) is positioning the planned initial public offering of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, as a pan-African investment opportunity, aiming to attract capital from across the continent and international markets, The Premium Times has reported. The company,»»»

Abu Dhabi: EDGE Group has announced the launch of EDGE Europe, a new company headquartered in Paris that will oversee the group’s growing defence and technology operations across Europe. The Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology and defence group said the move marks the first stage of its long-term e»»»

ROME: Italian ​Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on Thursday for ‌European ‌allies ​of ‌Ukraine ⁠to ​name a single ⁠representative in talks with ⁠Russia ‌aimed at ‌ending ​the war. “I ‌support ‌the need to name ‌an authoritative figure ... to represent ⁠Europe,” ⁠Meloni told parliament.»»»

Tourists from the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy made the largest contribution to foreign visitor spending in Romania. Together, they spent almost €2 billio, accounting for around 40% of the total. For the first time in 2025, American tourists were the biggest spenders, at €55»»»

On the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Al Majalla highlights some of the most notable and recent films on the world's most coveted sport. We start with a classic and then dive into more recent titles. A Stranger in My House Written by: Wahid Hamed Directed by: Samir Seif Country of production:»»»

US spending on nuclear weapons surged by nearly a quarter in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to findings by an anti-nuclear watchdog. In a report released on Tuesday, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) said the world’s nine nuclear-armed states spent nearly $»»»

The European Commission is investigating the Middle-East investment into the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 10 (UPI) -- The European Commission is investigating the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discover»»»

The long-delayed €100 billion ($116 billion) project to develop a fully European next-generation fighter jet for NATO members has been formally abandoned. Despite citing the need to counter a perceived threat from Russia and strengthen Europe’s military, France and Germany have failed to overcome y»»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture will host the inaugural Saudi Water Week from June 28 to July 2, building on the legacy of previous sessions of the Saudi Water Forum as the Kingdom steps up efforts to strengthen water security and support sustainable water management. The»»»

Ajman: Thumbay Group today marked a major milestone in its commitment to advancing medical research and innovation with the groundbreaking of the Thumbay International Research Centre, a purpose-built, six-storey research facility in Al Jurf, Ajman. Designed to integrate scientific discovery, diagn»»»

Auchan Romania is hosting the 17th edition of its Beer Fair between 10 June and 14 July 2026, bringing together more than 300 varieties from local and international brands, including new products and limited special editions. The retailer says the event is the largest beer fair in Romanian retail. »»»

The topics of the Government’s measures to curb rising prices in Bulgaria and handle the budget deficit dominate Wednesday’s news media. ECONOMY Trud has an interview with economist Stoyan Panchev, who comments on the Government’s measures to bring the prices of basic food products down. According »»»

On June 9, in Rome, Prosecutor General of Kyrgyzstan, Maksat Kubatovich Asanaliev, and Italian Justice Minister, Carlo Nordio, signed a treaty between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Italian Republic on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, the signi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Brazil made a historic move for this World Cup by appointing Carlo Ancelotti, becoming the first foreign manager to lead the Selecao in decades. The Italian has conquered Europe’s biggest leagues, winning domestic titles in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy. He stands alone as »»»

Dubai: Jazeera Airways has launched a limited-time summer sale offering 50% off fares to several European destinations, giving travellers from Kuwait a cheaper way to book city breaks and leisure trips during the peak holiday period. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Italy discussed preparations for the Global Mountain Summit in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ermek Omuraliev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to Italy, met with Stefano Gatti, Director Gen»»»

The new production capacity includes five completely new lines dedicated to the METIGLA EDGE rectangular rainwater drainage system, covering the entire process—from gutters and downspouts to accessories and fasteners. The lines were developed entirely by the in-house R&D team and are designed to pr»»»

The European Commission has demanded that Meta allow other AI companies access without charge while it investigates the company for antitrust violations. File Photo by Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA June 9 (UPI) -- The European Commission ordered Meta to allow competing artificial intelligence assistants to »»»

Rossiya Segodnya media group hosted an international session titled Next-Generation Media: Responding to Global Challenges on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The event brought together participants from Italy, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, the UAE, and»»»

The launch follows a study dedicated to Romanians in the Diaspora conducted by Frappe Digital, which shows that their connection to Romania remains strong: 6 out of 10 have been living abroad for over 8 years, but return to the country at least once or twice a year, mainly to visit their families. »»»

ROME: Italy on Tuesday condemned as “unacceptable” an insult by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, following a decision by prosecutors in Rome to investigate him over the treatment of activists in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.Ben Gvir is being investigated for an alleged “war crime” »»»

NATO has launched a new experimental unit to test assorted unmanned systems in the Arctic, as the US-led bloc continues to increase its military presence in the region. The bloc has consistently cited an alleged Russian threat to justify its Arctic buildup. Moscow has rejected the claims, arguing t»»»

Misrata Chamber of Commerce (MCC) and Genoa (Italy) Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Construction, and Agriculture, signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday. The MoU aims to strengthen economic cooperation and expand partnership opportunities between the two sides. The signing took place during»»»

Italian prosecutors put Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last month, a judicial source said on Monday. The source, who asked not to be named, confirmed earlier reports by Italian news a»»»

Near Piazza Navona in Rome, a US tourist couple were charged €44 for two ice creams eaten at the counter, sparking online anger over 'tourist trap' prices, according to euronews. The episode, recounted on social media by Nicole Ann from Florida, quickly drew users' attention, sparking a heated onli»»»

ROME: At least 11 people have died after a migrant boat capsized in waters ​off Malta, charity group Sea-Watch said on Monday, while around 50 more were rescued at sea by a fishing vessel in the area. On Sunday, the Italian coast guard said the vessel had departed from Libya carrying around 60 peop»»»

Egypt’s ready-made garments exports increased by 15% during the first four months of 2026, sustaining strong growth momentum amid rising demand from key international markets and ongoing efforts to diversify export destinations. According to the latest report issued by the Apparel Export Council of»»»

Poland is among the EU countries with the highest cost of servicing public debt, according to Eurostat. In 2025, the indicator reached 4.5%, placing Poland second in the bloc, behind only Romania at 5.2%. By comparison, Czechia recorded 3.1% and Italy 3%. The lowest debt-servicing costs were seen i»»»

According to NASA, there is “unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate”, Statista reports. Data from Copernicus, the European Earth Observation program for the European Space Agency, shows that July 22, 2024, was the world’s hottest daily global average temperature since t»»»