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»»»

Tunis, June 10 (TAP) – Backing Tunisian candidates for positions within international organizations was at the center of a recent meeting between Tunisia’s Ambassador to Malta, Zouheir Bouras, and Neville Aquilina, Director General for General...»»»

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became India’s longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister, surpassing a record held by Jawaharlal Nehru for more than six decades and marking another milestone in a political career that has reshaped the country’s electoral landscape. With 4,399 »»»

The [parliamentary] majority is now expected to act not only to vote on the requested resignation of the deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Momchil Mavrov, but also to prevent the “reloading of the status quo” in healthcare, Bozhidar Bozhanov of Democratic Bulgaria said i»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev and Ambassador of Turkiye to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanik discussed deeper Bulgaria-Turkiye economic ties, the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry press service said on Wednesday. The meeting focused o»»»

Sharjah: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai will need to follow new traffic diversions from Saturday, June 13, as the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) begins a temporary partial closure of Al Taawun Street as part of the Al Taawun Tunnel Development Project. The authority sa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Awsaj Academy, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, celebrated the graduation of 360 students from its Prime Programme Class of 2026 during a ceremony held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, attended by graduates, their families, and members of the academy’s acade»»»

Doha: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, is set to launch ‘Hala Bel Fans,’ a fully immersive Football Fan Zones Activation running from June 11 to July 19. Inspired by the world’s most anticipated football tournament, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah participated in the opening of GreenTech Amsterdam 2026, held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 9 to 11 June 2026. The exhibition is one of the world’s leading international events dedicated to agricultural te»»»

Manila: An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck western Philippines on Wednesday. The US Geological Survey reported that the epicenter was at a depth of 65 kilometers. Prior to this, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 41 people and inj»»»

China said Wednesday it was "deeply concerned" over the conflict in the Middle East and urged against escalation after Washington carried out strikes on Iran over the downing of a US helicopter. "Various relevant parties should maintain calm and exercise restraint, stop intensifying the conflict an»»»

Demonstrators continue to take to the streets in Kenya, as frustrations mount with authorities who granted the US permission to open an Ebola quarantine centre dedicated to US cit»»»

DUBAI: An upcoming feature by an emerging Saudi Arabia filmmaker is among a slate of new projects being developed by Dubai-based production company Ta Films, as it expands its presence in the regional film industry following the Cannes Film Festival success of the Yemen-set drama “The Station.” The»»»

The EU's focus on rearmament while neglecting civilian industries is a major strategic error – especially as Russia and Ukraine attempt to reach a ceasefire, Professor Joe Siracusa, a political scientist and dean of Global Futures at Curtin University, told Sputnik. Key highlights:The rearmament pu»»»

The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened on Wednesday at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 400 exhibitors from 19 countries in one of the region's largest gold and jewellery exhibitions. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Comm»»»

Any future decision by Bulgaria regarding assistance to Ukraine, whether military-technical or humanitarian, will follow established procedures, requiring a resolution by the Council of Ministers and subsequent debate in the National Assembly, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova told journalists on »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has highlighted the role and responsibilities of its Personal Data Privacy Protection Department (PDPPD), reaffirming its commitment to protecting individual privacy rights and ensuring institutional compliance with the country’s personal data »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Zakat Affairs Department, has issued its 2025 Zakat Share Ratios Bulletin for companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), covering 45 companies across key sectors including banking and financial services, insurance, cons»»»

Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others, in a further sign of rising tensions between the two neighbors after months of fighting that has killed hundreds. Though the situation along the border was calm»»»

RIYADH: The Esports Foundation has announced the official lineup and details for the Last Chance Qualifier tournaments that will award the final spots in eight different competitions at this year’s Esports World Cup, set for Paris from July 6 through Aug. 23. The LCQ program forms the final stage o»»»

As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the chaos, he slipped out of his imprisonment in a Hezbollah cell and made his way to the green hills overlooking the Lebanese capital. There, in the posh diplomatic qu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Further reinforcing its distinguished strategic partnership with Al Shaqab Equestrian League and its role as the championship’s official sponsor, Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) hosted a special ceremony at its headquarters to honour four show jumping riders who delivered outst»»»

Doha, Qatar: A record eight Arab nations will compete at this month’s expanded FIFA World Cup 2026. As well as every minute of all104 matches available to watch live across the Middle East and North Africa exclusively on beIN Sports, the region’s leading sports and entertainment broadcaster will al»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) received a high-level delegation from the Canadian Qatari Business Forum (CQBF), which is currently visiting the country. The delegation includes companies specialising in medical research, health technology, and the early detection of diseases »»»

Doha, Qatar: Aamal Company, one of the region’s leading diversified companies, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Advanced Pipes & Casts Co. (“APC”) leading pipes manufacturing company in Qatar, has successfully launched the APC Maintenance Hub, an innovative artificial intelligence-powere»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) won 29 awards at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions recognising excellence in video and television across all screens. The achievement underscores QM’s growing international recognition for its digital storytelling and crea»»»

Successful companies, suitable timing are conditions for success United Bank, 1st government bank to be listed in money market MEO – The government has begun studying the privatization of shares of one or all banks in which it has stakes except for large banks such as the National Bank of Egypt and»»»

A ‌man accused of committing one of Australia's worst mass shootings, at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach last December, has been charged with 19 additional offenses. Police say the attack that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration was inspired by the ISIS. They initially charged Naveed Akram with 5»»»

The leaders of North Korea and China adopted a "far-reaching blueprint" for bilateral ties during Xi Jinping's recent visit to Pyongyang, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Wednesday. China's president made a rare visit to diplomatically isolated North Korea on Monday after hos»»»

President Donald Trump's administration has sought -- with very limited success -- to separate Iran and Lebanon peace talks, while Tehran insists the two are linked, complicating efforts to resolve the intertwined conflicts. The Iran war began with a joint U.S.-Israeli attack -- though the interest»»»

Johannesburg: 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. Get updated faster and for FREE: D»»»

For some 12 hours on 7 June, fighting between Israel and Iran flared up as the two yet again traded missiles and air strikes. Then a tenuous calm was restored as Donald Trump, rather unconvincingly, insisted that “both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE?" The American »»»

Iran attacked U.S. bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a U.S. helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The worst bout of fighting between Washington and Tehran since their April 8 ceasefire has cast further doubt»»»

Geneva: The Arab-Swiss Business Forum “Trader 2026” convened in Geneva, Switzerland, with the participation of government officials, decision-makers, alongside representatives of the private sector and international organizations from both the Arab and Swiss sides. Participants underscored the impo»»»

Private security guards aboard a cargo ship exchanged small-arms fire with gunmen in a small boat off Yemen’s coast in the Gulf of Aden early Wednesday, the British military reported. The incident, reported by the Associated Press, is the latest security incident along a vital shipping route plague»»»