Dubai: Dubai attracted 562 new British companies to its main chamber in the first quarter of 2026, as business links between the emirate and the UK continue to strengthen. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new registrations brought the total number of active British »»»

HELLENiQ Renewables, a subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY, announces that the Ansthall wind farm, under construction in Scânteiesti, Galati County, will host Wind Open Day 2026, the annual flagship event for the wind energy industry in Romania, organized by RWEA (Romanian Wind Energy Association) in the»»»

Dubai: A light-hearted but awkward moment marked the launch of Kerala’s flagship free bus travel scheme for women on Monday, when hot payasam (kheer) accidentally spilled on Women and Child Development Minister Bindu Krishna inside a crowded KSRTC bus in Kollam. The incident happened during the rol»»»

Domestic Buyers Lead Broad-Based Recovery Following Week of Profit-Taking Cairo — Egyptian equities staged a strong recovery on Sunday as domestic investors returned to the market following a week of profit-taking, lifting all major indices and reversing a significant portion of recent losses. The »»»

Under the patronage of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, the Development Affairs Office at the Presidential Court has announced the organization of a high-level dialogue session on strengthening antic»»»

On June 12, the President of Kyrgyzstan signed a decree on measures to improve the tax system and tax administration. According to the document, software and information system developers, bloggers, startups, film, video, and television program producers, and other creative professionals are exempt»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s automotive industry is set to receive a boost after China’s ROX Motor partnered with Ezz El Arab El Sewedy Industrial Investment Group to manufacture vehicles locally and expand export capacity. The venture will produce ROX range-extended electric vehicle models locally, advancing t»»»

US President Donald Trump told the New York Post on Monday he would slap a 100 percent tariff on French wine unless Paris removes its digital services tax targeting tech firms such as Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Alaphabet. US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100 percent tariff on French »»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Abdullah bin Nasser bin Turki Al Subaie, Chairman of the Health, Public Services, and Environment Committee of the Shura Council affirmed that obesity among children is a critical health issue requiring concerted national efforts and enhanced coordination among various stakeholders,»»»

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-streaming platforms, in a fightback against big tech that goes further than any other country. The sweeping changes will “give kids their childhood bac»»»

A record number of African nations are playing at the 2026 World Cup, but South Africa's opening defeat to Mexico has raised questions about the continent's chances. Can African teams turn numbers into history and finally win football's biggest prize? We take a closer look in this edition.»»»

Tunis, June 15 (TAP)- Officials from the Fidaa foundation, along with representatives of security and military bodies, welcomed 21 pilgrims at Tunis-Carthage Airport, on Sunday. The pilgrims were members of families of Revolution martyrs and victims...»»»

TBILISI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili at the Presidential Palace in Tbilisi on Monday. Earlier, Vucic, who is on a three-day visit to Georgia, was received with military honours at a red carpet ceremony. The two presidents last met in December»»»

Dubai: Global markets rallied on Monday after the US and Iran reached an interim agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over energy supplies, inflation and the risk of further pressure on interest rates. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

The British prime minister is once again fighting for his political survival, on the back foot after his defence secretary and armed forces minister quit the government over complaints of a lack of military spending and sufficient commitment to keep Britain safe from the spectre of Russian attack. »»»

Russia’s security services temporarily disconnected a special surveillance system protecting Putin and his close circle in the wake of the US-Israeli killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Financial Times reported. The alleged incident highlights the heightened security threat»»»

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»»»

A Hezbollah official told Reuters ​on Monday that ‌the group has not carried out any ​operations since the ​Iran-U.S. deal was announced ⁠and that its ​position on the ceasefire ​was linked to Israel's adherence to it. He added that Iran delayed ​signing the ​deal ⁠with the U.S. to monitor ​Israel'»»»

Traicho Traikov has been elected mayor of Sofia’s Sredets district, according to the Sofia Municipal Election Commission, as cited by BTA. Running on a nomination from We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB), Traikov secured a decisive victory with 77.33% of the vote. The result was conf»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government expects to present its regular state budget by the end of June, while acknowledging that the fiscal situation remains highly strained. He noted that reaching a deficit below 3% would not be possible without additional borrowing. “This cannot be done wi»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria’s government hopes to submit its regular budget by the end of June, while warning that public finances are under severe strain and that restoring fiscal balance will be a difficult task. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Shumen, where he attended the o»»»

An unidentified individual set fire to vehicles belonging to the Bulgarian Embassy in central Skopje, according to BGNES. Initial information indicates that the attacker allegedly poured a flammable substance over a Suzuki Vitara and ignited it, with the blaze subsequently spreading to a second car»»»

A major police operation in Sofia targeted the so-called “Kalashniks” group, which investigators link to a range of criminal activities including extortion, racketeering, and pimping. The Interior Ministry said the coordinated action led to checkpoints, searches, and arrests across the capital, wit»»»

People stand near the site of an apartment targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA June 14 (UPI) -- The Israeli military launched an attack on Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, accusing the group of violating a cease-fire agreement earl»»»

June 12 (UPI) -- Animal control officials in Missouri are trying to identify the owner of an African spurred tortoise found wandering loose in a neighborhood. Officers with Columbia/Boone County Animal Control said a resident discovered the tortoise wandering in the area of Route Z and Enterprise D»»»

Dubai Police have issued a traffic alert after an accident led to obstruction on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road in the direction towards Sharjah. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, remain attentive, and follow traffic instructions while passing through the affected stretch. Authorities have»»»

The scheduled annual maintenance of Unit 5 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) was completed on Monday, the plant’s management said in a press release. Following an inspection and a positive assessment by the Nuclear Regulatory Agency, the unit was reconnected to the national power grid at 11»»»

Bulgaria’s tourist sector is showing mixed signals this season, with officials warning that infrastructure readiness is not translating into visitor numbers, according to Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov in an interview with BNT. Dimitrov said that although resorts across the country are fully prepar»»»

Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski has said that Bulgarian producers have been left without adequate state support for decades, pointing to systemic neglect over the past 30 years in comments made during an interview with BNT. He stated that this long-standing lack of attention toward farmers and»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Pulev pledged strong government backing for Bulgarian manufacturers, announcing that all available incentive mechanisms and growth measures will be mobilized to support local industry. Speaking at the opening of new p»»»

Wizz Air has announced the launch of a new direct air route connecting Sofia and Berlin, with year-round operations scheduled to begin in September 2026. The airline confirmed that flights will start on September 20 and will run four times per week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: An overnight Russian barrage of missiles killed at least 11 people across Ukraine and sparked a fire at one of the most important Orthodox monasteries in the capital, Kyiv said Monday. AFP journalists across Kyiv witnessed residents running through the streets seeking shelter through»»»

FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Aisha Down, the Guardian's AI correspondent, on why there may be more to the suspension of Anthropic's "Fable 5" chatbot model and discuss whether there is a risk of a two-tier system for "haves and have nots", with the chatbot programmed to judge overall trustworthi»»»

BEIRUT: Hezbollah official told Reuters ​on Monday that the group has not carried out any operations since the ‌Iran-US ‌deal ​was ‌announced ⁠and ​that its position ⁠on the ceasefire was linked to Israel’s adherence to it. The ⁠official, who declined ‌to ‌be ​named, ‌added that Hezbollah rejects ‌»»»

Analysts at the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) presented an updated macroeconomic outlook for 2026-2028. According to the baseline scenario, Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product is expected to grow by 10.2 percent this year. The main driver of this recovery will be strong investment activity, suppo»»»

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan detained a citizen suspected of leading an organized criminal group involved in international drug trafficking. According to the security services, the suspect had been on the wanted list since 2015. Investigators believe he organized a»»»

Supply of gas will be suspended in part of Bishkek districts from June 16 to 18 due to reconnection of underground low-pressure gas pipelines. Gas will be out in the area bounded by the following streets: Bishkekgaz gas service asks consumers to switch to alternative energy sources during the gas o»»»

CAIRO - Serbian PM Djuro Macut, who is on a several-day visit to Egypt, said on Monday the cooperation with the country could be stepped up in several areas, such as establishment of direct flights between Belgrade and Cairo, and announced the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS) would »»»

NEW DELHI: Policymakers, representatives of global space agencies and industry leaders gathered in New Delhi on Monday for the India Space Congress 2026 to discuss new partnerships, market creation and industrial scale-up. Organized by the Space Industry Association of India, the congress is one of»»»

GENEVA: Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said Monday that it had dismissed 18 staff members following investigations into “serious allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse” reported by Sudanese refugee women in eastern Chad.“Where investigations established serious misconduct, immediate disciplina»»»

The deal between the United States and Iran to end their war, negotiated in secret and still not revealed in detail, was greeted with skepticism but a measure of relief among ordinary people across the Middle East. In Lebanon, AFP saw displaced people preparing to return to homes they fled in the s»»»

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 »»»

This moment reflects the accelerated evolution of robotic surgery in Romania and across Europe. More than 25 years ago, the introduction of advanced medical technologies in the region was challenged by lower levels of healthcare expenditure per capita, slower adoption of innovation, and barriers re»»»

TEHRAN: Iran and the United States have reached an agreement to end nearly four months of war, paving the way for detailed negotiations on the Islamic republic’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. Few details have been officially released, but Iranian media have published what they say are eleme»»»

GENEVA: The WHO chief and Brazil’s president on Monday urged the G7 to summon the “courage” to finish the international treaty on handling future pandemics. Wealthy countries and developing nations are at loggerheads over how the pandemic agreement, which was adopted last year, will work in practic»»»

Dubai: More than 70 kilometres from Delhi, India’s newest aviation gateway — the Noida International Airport in Jewar — officially began operations on Monday, marking a major milestone for western Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR). The first commercial flight, operated by IndiGo, »»»

Dubai: A Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft crashed in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing both pilots on board, the military said, in the second deadly aviation accident involving the armed forces in less than a week. The aircraft went down near the city of Mardan during a routine training s»»»

Dubai: China has become the first country in the world to operate an underwater data centre powered by offshore wind, a milestone that could reshape how the global technology industry approaches one of its most pressing problems - cooling its servers without consuming vast amounts of energy and fre»»»

Dubai: Thousands of residents and visitors have participated in the opening day of the second edition of Dubai Mallathon, as six major shopping malls across the emirate have been transformed into indoor fitness destinations for the summer. Launched under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed»»»

Dubai: Dubai Courts has highlighted a series of key amendments introduced under the UAE's new Civil Transactions Law No. 25 of 2025, including lowering the age of majority to 18 Gregorian years and introducing new legal mechanisms aimed at enhancing contractual certainty and protecting vulnerable i»»»