There is a report by the State Agency for National Security (SANS) on the Varna illegal construction case and Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov, whose company, KYB, is linked to the project. The report has been submitted to the National Assembly's registry, said Rumen Milanov, chair of the Commit»»»

PARIS: A 21-year-old French soccer player with a second-division club has died after drowning during the heat wave that has gripped France. Kenzo Kies, who played for the Guingamp reserve team, died after being pulled from the Rhone River this week. Both Guingamp and Saint-Etienne, where Kies spent»»»

DUBAI: Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf ​said on Thursday that the United States’ claims that Iran will spend its unfrozen ‌assets to ‌buy ​US agricultural ‌products ⁠were ​false. “The US ⁠only exports GMO soybeans, broken promises and trash talks,” Ghalibaf said ⁠in a ‌post ‌on X. US »»»

DUBAI: A major performing arts center designed by the late architect Frank Gehry is to be built in the UAE, according to plans announced on Thursday. Dar Al-Funoon Abu Dhabi will provide a home for ballet, opera and theater, among other performances, and draw talent from across the region and aroun»»»

Dubai: Lebanon has cancelled this year's official secondary school examinations, known as the baccalaureate, because of the country's deteriorating security situation, Education Minister Rima Karami said on Thursday. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting, Karami said all students registered for the nati»»»

Damascus, June 25 (SANA) The 24th edition of Agritex 2026, Syria’s international exhibition for agriculture and veterinary supplies, opened on Thursday at Damascus Fairgrounds, bringing together government officials and companies from Syria and across the region. Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwai»»»

Police officers patrol a street after an attack on a public hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 2024. Armed individuals belonging to the Vivre Ensemble coalition attacked Port-au-Prince's General Hospital, killing at least two journalists and a policeman. File Photo by Johnson Sabin/EPA June 25 (»»»

Tunis, June 25, 2026 (TAP) – The stock market posted a strong gain of 2.09% to close at 19,553.54 points, on a turnover of TND 18.1 million, bringing its year-to-date performance to 45.4%, according to stockbroker Tunisie Valeurs. SOTETEL shares...»»»

Mexico City Two powerful earthquakes striking within less than a minute have killed at least 164 people in Venezuela and left just under 1,000 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez told the VTV broadcaster on Thursday. According to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS), two quakes with magn»»»

Doha, Qatar: The mortal remains of four of the 12 Indian nationals who passed away in the Ras Laffan incident are being repatriated to India today, according to the Embassy of India in Qatar. In a statement, the embassy said efforts are underway to repatriate the mortal remains of eight others at t»»»

1 of 2 | Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has defeated leftist Ivan Cepeda for the Colombian presidency. Photo by Mauricio Duenas Castaneda/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- Colombia and Peru have elected two of Latin America's most conservative right-wing leaders after electoral authorities confirm»»»

Politicians reacted Thursday to the 2026 State Budget Bill presented a day earlier by Finance Minister Galab Donev. The draft faced criticism by all parliamentary groups except the ruling Progressive Bulgaria and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms which has not commented on the topic. Progressive»»»

LONDON: Israeli authorities seized 464,400 sq. meters of Palestinian land in the town of Sinjil, north of the Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate, according to the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission. The plot is now classified as “state land,” which Israel will use for the benefit of the ill»»»

BELGRADE - The Air Serbia fleet has been expanded with another aircraft - an Airbus A320 bearing the registration YU-APV, which landed at Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport on Thursday. "The aircraft, manufactured in 2008, is configured to carry 180 passengers and will further enhance the company's op»»»

TBILISI: Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and AI Authority, or SDAIA, received the UN Public Service Award for the National Data Bank and Estishraf digital platform at the UN Public Service Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia. The win comes after an international competition that received more tha»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Energy Minister: We will not withdraw from the security belt in Lebanon even if Trump or any other American official asks us to do »»»

KHARTOUM: Newly issued Sudanese pounds have begun circulating in territory controlled by a paramilitary group fighting the national army, raising questions about the source of the notes and potentially deepening the country’s de facto division. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — which cooperated with»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed on Thursday the central Ashura council, highlighting the sublimity of the Resistance whose greatness cannot be matched. “What we see from the Resistance has astounded the world. When you watch the world, they say: What’s wrong wi»»»

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian Office for Public and Cultural Diplomacy Arnaud Gouillon said on Thursday the objective of a so-called "Sarajevo safari" case - a narrative about alleged paid shootings of civilians in wartime Sarajevo - had been to accuse, through an attack on Serbian President A»»»

Dubai: India is raising passport fees by up to 75 per cent starting July 1, according to a gazette notification issued by the country's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on June 20 under the Passports (Amendment) Rules. When Gulf News contacted the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, officials confirmed »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Romania in Qatar organised “Flavours from Romania”, a cultural evening at Katara Cultural Village celebrating Romanian traditions through its cuisine, heritage and craftsmanship. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Romania to Qatar, HE Daniel Cristian Tănase, Gen»»»

DOHA, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced the temporary closure of the Al Khuzama Street exit in Lusail for three days to facilitate scheduled works. According to the announcement, the closures will take place during the following periods: -Thursday, June 25, 2026: From 12:00am to 5:00a»»»

Minister of Interior, Besfort Lamallari, has ordered a 15-year entry ban against Ikball Huduti (Berisha), declaring her an “undesirable person” in the Republic of Albania on national security grounds. According to the ministry, the decision was based on information gathered by state authorities ind»»»

Abu Dhabi, June 25 (SANA) UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received on Thursday Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, in Abu Dhabi. Al-Shaibani conveyed the greetings of President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting addr»»»

JEDDAH: Researchers at Taibah University have registered two new innovative technologies: an advanced dental implant system and a low-cost organic solar cell that also functions as a self-powered infrared sensor, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The dental implant, for which the univers»»»

La Guaira, Venezuela: A pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela have killed at least 164 people, the country's leader said Thursday as residents searched for loved ones trapped under rubble after many buildings were flattened within minutes. An international outpouring of aid quickly fol»»»

The Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) does not accept the idea of transferring the secret police files committee to the State Archives Agency without public discussion and agreement among the political forces, the party said in a statement sent to the media on Thursday. The UDF, which is part of the»»»

Gdańsk: The State of Qatar participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, held in Gdańsk, with high-level participation from a number of governments, international financial institutions, development partners, and private sector representatives. The conference focused on exploring ways to su»»»

DUBAI: Oman confirmed on Thursday that no transit fees would be imposed on ships using the Strait of Hormuz as part of any planned changes to managing the waterway. Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi’s comments came after his country and Iran said this week that they were discussing “costs” for marit»»»

SHAHAT, Libya: In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia — sites first targeted by jihadist groups, then ravaged by Storm Daniel. The UNESCO-listed ruins were once at the heart of a unique network of Greek coloni»»»

RIYADH: Top Saudi medical institutions have come together to support diabetic patients and improve outcomes for those living with the chronic illness. Diabetes is one of the Kingdom’s most significant public health challenges in the Kingdom, with many patients receiving care across Ministry of Heal»»»

A woman uses a fan to cool down at a park in London Thursday. Great Britain is bracing for its hottest June day on record, with temperatures forecast to rise above 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- The heat wave gripping Europe is still raging in the west but is moving»»»

Abu Dhabi has announced the start of construction on Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi (House of the Arts), a landmark performing arts institution on Saadiyat Island that is set to become one of the region’s most advanced cultural venues when it opens in 2030. Announced by the Department of Culture and Touri»»»

Politicians reacted Thursday to the draft 2026 State Budget Act presented a day earlier by Finance Minister Galab Donev. The draft faced criticism by all parliamentary groups except the ruling Progressive Bulgaria and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms which has not commented on the topic. Progre»»»

DOHA: The Qatar School for Science and Technology for Boys’ fifth graduation ceremony was held on June 23, marking a notable celebration of the outstanding achievements of 56 graduates who have been admitted to prestigious universities in Qatar and abroad. The graduating class marked a significant »»»

ANKARA: More than 10,000 historic artefacts were seized at the Istanbul home of two people who have been placed under arrest, Turkish police said Thursday. “An operation was carried out by our anti-smuggling directorate and two individuals were arrested. Our cultural heritage constitutes our countr»»»

JEDDAH: June marks the 12th anniversary of Historic Jeddah’s inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which reflects the Saudi Ministry of Culture’s efforts to revitalize the area as part of the Kingdom's commitment to protecting and preserving cultural heritage and national identity. Historic »»»

A leaked prosecution document has reportedly placed former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán among the central figures whose potential criminal responsibility should be investigated in connection with the so-called “gold convoy” incident, one of the country’s most controversial law enforcement »»»

Dubai: A 45-year-old businessman, who was previously arrested in a high-profile extortion and threat-letter case, was found dead at the Bengaluru apartment of Kannada actor Krishi Thapanda, police said on Thursday. The deceased, identified as Vaishak Upadhyay, was found hanging at an apartment in R»»»

Arab Finance: Amer Group Holding has appointed Dalia El Kordy as the group's Chief Commercial Officer, in line with its commitment to strengthening its leadership structure and supporting its strategic growth and expansion plans for the coming period, according to a press release. El Kordy has more»»»

CAIRO: Egypt ‌has revamped its export tax regime for nitrogen fertilizers, replacing a fixed export tax with a 10 percent ad valorem duty on all nitrogenous fertilizer exports, while exempting high-purity ammonium nitrate, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette ‌on Thursday. ‌The»»»

Tunis, June 25 (TAP) - Tunisian exports to China are set to be eased following the conclusion of a final agreement between the Tunisian and Chinese sides setting out the technical requirements, format and content of the "certificate of origin"...»»»

It's a fact of life: heat is a "silent killer". And it's no longer a future climate risk. It is a present-day public health and economic threat. Many heat stress-driven fatalities, known as "excess death", occur indirectly through cardiovascular, respiratory and other health complications, as per t»»»

MELBOURNE: The last Australian woman held in a Syrian camp for families of Daesh group fighters has been given permission to return to Australia under strict conditions, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Thursday. The woman and her nine-year-old daughter had planned to return to Australia in Fe»»»

BUCHAREST: Russia's decision to expel Romania's ​consul general in St Petersburg is predictable after the European Union state expelled ‌his ‌counterpart ​from ‌the ⁠Black Sea ​city of Constanta ⁠in the wake of a drone crash, the Romanian foreign ⁠ministry said. A ‌Russian ‌drone crashed ​into ‌an »»»

DHAKA: India will resume issuing tourist visas in neighboring Bangladesh, its envoy to Dhaka said Thursday, nearly two years after relations soured when New Delhi’s ally Sheikh Hasina was overthrown. India’s new high commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, told reporters that tourist visa proce»»»

RIYADH: PFL Mena has announced the official fight card for its upcoming event taking place on July 10 at Boulevard Studios in Riyadh. The event was relocated from Jeddah to the Saudi capital as part of an updated schedule. Headlining the event will be Saudi star Hattan Al-Saif (4-0 AM), who will ma»»»

"Russia can see growing interest from Iranian partners in developing the International North-South Transport Corridor, which — amid the unstable situation in the Strait of Hormuz — is gaining significance for bilateral trade and sustainable supply of essential goods to Iran," Russian Foreign Minist»»»

The meeting of the Russian-Pakistani Working Group in Islamabad should be seen not as a one-off event, but as part of a longer trajectory, a military analyst said. The 12th meeting of the Russian-Pakistani Working Group on Countering International Terrorism was recently held in Islamabad. Sultan M.»»»

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon announced Thursday that the company has named Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh its new co-presidents. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- JPMorgan Chase has named its new co-presidents on Thursday while announcing the departure of consumer a»»»