The National Assembly has approved an investment expenditure for the purchase of seven new three-coordinate radar systems intended for the Air Force. The decision passed with broad support, receiving 186 votes in favor, while only three MPs from “Revival” opposed it. The total value of the project »»»

The Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank (EIB), comprised of European Union Finance Ministers, endorsed the Bank’s strategy to deliver on shared policy priorities, with increased financing and risk appetite, deploying its full potential to mobilise investments for energy autonomy, tec»»»

Iran's Mehr news agency published on Friday what it said was a draft deal with the United States to provide a framework for an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The agency said the memorandum of understanding would include a "permanent and immediate cessation of hostilities on all»»»

NAIROBI: A World Health ​Organization expert said on Friday that there were many “blind spots” in ‌the Ebola outbreak ‌in ​the ‌Democratic ⁠Republic ​of Congo, ⁠indicating that the full scale of the disease ⁠spread is not ‌yet ‌known. “There ​are ‌still many ‌blind spots in some areas that are high»»»

BANGUI: An Iranian woman is among around two dozens migrants set to arrive Friday in the Central African Republic on a deportation flight from the United States, lawyers said, in the latest example of the Trump administration’s widely criticized deals with African and Latin American nations to take»»»

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan: The death toll from clashes between police and members of a banned protest movement in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has risen to 20, according to an AFP tally on Friday based on official figures. Supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), an anti-government move»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has agreed that one possible solution to Iran’s nuclear issue would be the dilution of highly enriched uranium inside Iran under the supervision of UN inspectors, Axios reported on Friday, citing a senior source in Washington. The United States had previ»»»

Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), Walid Gamal al-Din, witnessed the signing of a contract with Steel Con to establish an industrial project in the East Port Said Industrial Zone. The factory, which will produce construction components and related metal parts, costs around two milli»»»

Bulgaria ranks 35th out of 40 countries in the 2026 Wealth of Nations Index (WNI), remaining the lowest-ranked EU member state, according to data cited by the Institute for Market Economy (IME). The country recorded 546 points, an increase of 13 points compared to the previous year, but its overall»»»

The ambassadors of France, Germany and the UK have requested a meeting with Russia’s foreign ministry following an E3 London summit at which the three European leaders issued a five-point list of demands aimed at persuading Moscow to begin ceasefire negotiations over the war in Ukraine. Russian For»»»

United States officials spoke in ambitious and avid terms as they reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to investing in the development of Central Asian critical mineral resources at a June 10 meeting with government representatives from across the region. High-level officials from the five Central As»»»

Azerbaijan has allocated AZN5bn ($2.94bn) to a five-year state programme aimed at overhauling its agricultural sector, with public and private financing split roughly evenly and a set of structural reforms targeting higher-value output, expanded irrigation and improved land use, officials and exper»»»

Iran's Mehr news agency said on Friday that a draft accord with the United States had set 60-day negotiation period to reach a deal over Tehran's nuclear program. The agency, citing a source close to Iran's negotiating team, said it stipulates "60 days of negotiations to reach an agreement on nucle»»»

Bulgarian National Television (BNT) Director General Milena Milotinova presented the public broadcaster's management programme to the Council for Electronic Media (CEM), outlining priorities including preparations for hosting Eurovision 2027, digital development and modernization of the television'»»»

Former acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev cited only personal reasons for his resignation, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday, adding that no professional motives were presented. Speaking to journalists in Parliament, Radev said he had met Kandev after learning of his r»»»

Fans stand in front of a photo of BTS member J-Hope near Busan Asiad Main Stadium, where the K-pop band will kick off the Busan leg of their "Arirang" world tour on Friday. Photo by Yonhap K-pop supergroup BTS will begin the Busan leg of its "Arirang" world tour Friday, returning to the southern So»»»

A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry said that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casualties, according to a report in New Scientist. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Mariarosaria Taddeo, Professor of Digital »»»

An Indian expat who has been living in the UAE for nearly two decades has won Dh1 million in the latest Big Ticket raffle draw, and the announcement couldn’t have come at a better time for him. His daughter is getting married, and “it will go a long way in helping her”. Kishoresh Rout is a 60-year-»»»

One of SNSD’s most serious candidates for Republika Srpska president office in the upcoming October elections is Savo Minić, the party’s leader Milorad Dodik said last evening in Bijeljina. “Minić is the best option this people has at this moment. He is full of energy, knowledge, will, and emotion »»»

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Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah said Friday that the Lebanese government is negotiating terms it cannot actually enforce, emphasizing that no agreement can be implemented on the ground without the approval of the resistance. Hezbollah and Amal reject the state's frameworks, which, according to Fadlal»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is not seeking conflict with NATO, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Alexus Grinkevich said. "I’ve watched the intelligence very closely... Russia is not looking for a conflict... They do understand the term ‘defensive alliance’, and they do understand that we »»»

The salaries of directors of some state-owned hospitals significantly exceed those of senior government officials despite poor financial performance and mounting debts at the institutions they manage, Health Minister Katya Ivkova told journalists on Friday at a press conference at her ministry. Pre»»»

This photo, taken Friday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks spiked more than 4 percent amid hopes the war between the United States and Iran could end soon. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks rose by more than 4 percent Friday, as investors snapped up tech heavyweights a»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has issued a fresh warning to motorists against reckless driving, stressing that offenders face a Dh2,000 fine, 23 black points and vehicle impoundment for 60 days for endangering their lives and the safety of others on the road. The force said the campaign is part of ongoing ef»»»

Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Toktobaev met with United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan Antje Grawé to discuss key areas of cooperation in climate policy, environmental protection, and sustainable development. The sides noted the a»»»

Tokyo: Japan's space agency successfully launched its flagship H3 rocket on Friday, months after a previous mission to put a geolocation satellite into orbit ended in failure. The H3 was developed to boost the international competitiveness of the country's rocket industry, with the lift-off an impo»»»

Sixty days after Hungary’s election, the new Tisza government has launched an ambitious anti-corruption programme aimed at unlocking EU funds and exposing hidden wealth, while the defeated Fidesz movement struggles to come to terms with an unexpected loss. Simultaneously, battles over state institu»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3798 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Czechia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Kristof Safer signed on Wednesday in Belgrade a contract on Czechia's participation in the specialised expo. The c»»»

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has strongly defended New Delhi’s decision to increase imports of Russian crude oil after the outbreak of the Ukraine war, arguing that the move was driven by energy security needs and helped stabilise global markets during a period of severe disrupti»»»

The Turkish side has expressed interest in renegotiating the BOTAS agreement in order to deepen energy cooperation with Bulgaria, including in both natural gas transmission and electricity transport, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said here on Friday. Speaking to journalists in Parliament, Radev said t»»»

A Seoul court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison for his involvement in sending military drones into North Korea as a pretext for declaring a state of emergency. Yoon is seen here at a September 2025 hearing, File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, June 12 (UPI) -- A Seoul »»»

The European Central Bank raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, marking its first increase since 2023, as policymakers moved to contain renewed inflation pressures linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision takes the deposit facility rate to 2.25%, the main ref»»»

Bulgaria's State Agency for Refugees (SAR) is ready to implement the requirements of the European Union's Pact on Migration and Asylum, which entered into force on Friday, SAR Chair Ivan Ivanov said, as quoted by the agency's press office. Ivanov explained that the pact introduces a border procedur»»»

The gas service company Chuigas announced a temporary suspension of gas supply in Novopokrovka village due to planned pipeline works. According to the company, gas supply will be interrupted from June 15 to June 16 due to connection works on a medium-pressure underground gas pipeline. Chuigas apolo»»»

US President Donald Trump has cancelled planned strikes on Iran, saying talks with the Islamic Republic are moving forward with the country’s top leadership. The announcement came just hours after he again threatened to hit Iran “very hard.” Tensions between Washington and Tehran have surged in rec»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a comprehensive plan to prepare the economy and population for the 2026/2027 autumn-winter period. The Cabinet resolution outlines measures to provide the country with electricity, heat, coal, and gas. According to the document, ministries, local »»»

BAWI is an established provider in the field of railway infrastructure, with comprehensive expertise along the entire value chain – ranging from construction and modernisation services to specialised works and its own component production. The company employs around 240 people and generated output »»»

Doha, Qatar: When Brazil and Morocco meet in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the early of Sunday, the spotlight will naturally fall on the two faces of a new footballing era for their respective nations. On one side is Vinicius Junior, Brazil’s electrifying winger and the face of »»»

Romania’s annual inflation rate rose to 10.85% in May, from 10.71% in April, as services became 13.53% more expensive, non-food goods increased by 12.54%, and food prices rose by 6.78%, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The increase was driven in particular »»»

The U.S. has confirmed that Lebanon is included in a deal with Iran, announced late Thursday by President Donald Trump, pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper reported Friday. According to the daily, the U.S. informed Iran that Lebanon is included in the deal. It also reported that Trump has spoken with»»»

Dubai: For millions of migrant workers who leave home to build careers in the Gulf, one challenge often follows them across borders, social protection. While many countries have introduced programmes ranging from insurance schemes to worker welfare initiatives, these systems do not always connect w»»»

The National Assembly approved changes to the composition of several standing committees on Friday. The committees and their leaderships were originally elected on June 4. Petar Vitanov of Progressive Bulgaria was relieved of his membership in the Committee on Labour, Social and Demographic Policy »»»

The Parliament unanimously adopted on Friday the procedural rules on the terms and conditions for proposing candidates for deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), the presentation and public disclosure of the documents and their hearing in the Committee on Health, as well as t»»»

Dubai: Motorists travelling from Dubai to Sharjah have been advised of a series of overnight road closures over the coming 10 days as part of ongoing Etihad Rail infrastructure works. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.According to an advisory issued»»»

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has approved new state educational standards for basic vocational education in several dozen specialties. The corresponding order approved training standards for specialists in more than 30 areas. The list includes both traditional blue-collar jobs and modern»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is already guaranteed to be unlike any previous edition of football’s biggest tournament. With a record 48 participating teams, 104 matches, three host nations and an expanded knockout stage, the tournament will rewrite several chapters of World Cup history. Yet»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale transaction value remained above $3.5 billion in the week ending June 6, driven by increased spending in the transport, construction, and eduction sectors, official data showed. According to the latest report by the Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA, total »»»