The Romanian Association of Banks (ARB) firmly rejects the accusations of the Competition Council in the file regarding the establishment of the ROBOR index and publicly requests the institution to provide concrete explanations regarding the establishment of guilt, according to a press release. 'AR»»»

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 »»»

Kyrgyzstan, along with other countries, is increasing funding to fight HIV, the UN News Service reports. According to a new report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the fight against HIV is currently facing a serious crisis—a decline in external funding, restrictions on »»»

An earthquake was recorded in Issyk-Kul region, the Institute of Seismology reported. According to experts, the tremors occurred around 4 a.m. in China. The epicenter was located 143 kilometers southeast of Karakol city. The earthquake's intensity at its source was up to 3.0 on the Richter scale. N»»»

Police in Tokmok are investigating the circumstances of a mass brawl that occurred near Ala-Too café. According to law enforcement authorities, information about a conflict involving several individuals was received on June 14. The incident has been officially registered, and investigative and oper»»»

One of the largest projects in the history of Kyrgyzstan’s mining industry has officially begun in the highlands of Issyk-Kul region — the development of Togolok gold deposit. The project is considered strategically important for the country’s economy and, for the first time in independent Kyrgyzst»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves rose to 35.63 billion U.S. dollars on Sunday after the country received more than 1 billion U.S. dollars in budget support loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the latest central bank data showed. According to the International Monetary Fun»»»

Arab Finance: Ezz El Arab El Sewedy Industrial Investment Group signed an agreement with China-based ROX Motor to establish ROX Egypt to commence production of ROX's range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) at the group's manufacturing facilities, according to a statement. The partnership marks a s»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3840 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, 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 t»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will be on an official visit to Georgia from Monday to Wednesday, June 17, the presidential press office has announced. While in Tbilisi, Vucic will meet with President Mikheil Kavelashvili, PM Irakli Kobahidze, Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and»»»

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won arrives at the Seoul High Court in southern Seoul on Monday to attend a mediation session on their asset division. Pool photo by Yonhap SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, failed to reach an agreement in a court mediation session for the»»»

Lebanese Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri welcomed on Monday the announced Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States, highlighting in particular its regional scope and its inclusion of Lebanon. “The memorandum lays the foundations for security and stability in the region, incl»»»

Bulgaria will begin negotiations with airlines for new charter programs in an attempt to restore the German tourist market, which has been experiencing a serious decline in recent years, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Monday. Dimitrov, who attended the opening of the Experience Bulgaria 202»»»

RIYADH: King Abdulaziz International Airport on June 14 welcomed the first domestic flight of Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia. The launch is part of the airline’s domestic network expansion, initially offering two daily flights between Riyadh and Jeddah. This initiative aims to»»»

Jiuquan: China on Monday launched a Lijian-1 Y14 carrier rocket with eight satellites onboard. The rocket blasted off at 1144 a.m. (Beijing Time) from a commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China and successfully sent its payload into the planned orbit. All the satellites onboard are»»»

Singapore: Gold rose by more than 2% on Monday following the conclusion of an agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, which led to a decline in oil prices and eased concerns about inflation and rising interest rates. Spot gold climbed 2.5% to $4,322.87 per oun»»»

Dubai: As Muslims around the world prepare to welcome the new Hijri year, preparations are under way at the Grand Mosque in Mecca for the annual replacement of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa, one of the most significant rituals associated with Islam's holiest site. The process, which culminates on the firs»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that the "ember of hope" for dialogue and cooperation with North Korea still exists. Lee made the remark during a speech at a mass held at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 15 (UPI) -- South Korean Pres»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks rose more than five percent to close above the 8,500-point mark on the back of an agreement to end the U.S.-Iran war. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks closed sharply higher Monday to extend their winning strea»»»

A significant number of people participate in illegal street racing in Sofia, Senior Commissioner Nikolay Peltekov, acting head of the Sofia Directorate of Interior (SDI), told reporters on Monday while commenting on an ongoing operation to boost road safety. Peltekov reported that an email address»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Monday, gaining 83.23 points, or 0.80%, to reach 10,544 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by all sectors. Market data showed gains in the Industrials sector by (+0.17%), Insurance (+0.19%), Telecoms»»»

Dubai: A fragile US-Iran agreement to halt hostilities has been sealed — but not on the same timeline, and not in the same narrative — turning a breakthrough moment into a carefully choreographed duel over symbolism, timing and credit. Also Read: US–Iran deal talks: Pakistan signals 24-hour breakth»»»

Israeli officials feel sidelined by the emerging US-Iran peace deal and are furious with what they believe amounts to a “catastrophe” that fails the objectives set prior to the war, according to a report by the Israeli outlet Ynet. According to the reported terms, the agreement would reopen the Str»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: A Pakistani military aircraft crashed in the northwest of the country on Monday killing both pilots, officials said. The crash, near the city of Mardan, was the second deadly military air disaster in less than a week after an army helicopter crashed in Pakistan-administered Kas»»»

DUBAI: Part-Saudi model Shanina Shaik is promoting a clutch of Australian brands on social media, starring in a campaigns after hitting the runway at Australian Fashion Week earlier this year. The model is quickly becoming the face of Australian fashion, with brands seemingly banking on her interna»»»

Dubai: As summer temperatures peak across the UAE, outdoor workers say staying safe on the job depends on strict hydration routines, regular breaks, and adherence to heat-safety rules, including the midday work ban. Workers told Gulf News that while the heat presents daily challenges, government sa»»»

President’s Cup of the MMA Association of the Kyrgyz Republic was held in Bishkek according to the rules of Kulatuu WEF-Amateurs and UWW Pankration MMA. The grand opening of the competition took place with the participation of the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security and the Presid»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate edged up to 1.8 percent in May with housing rents continuing to drive price gains in the Kingdom, official data showed. According to the latest report released by the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom’s Consumer Price Index edged up 0.2 perce»»»

Russia is set to debut its new Sokol surveillance drone at the National Security Belarus–2026 exhibition in Minsk — a next-generation platform engineered to thrive where extreme conditions are the norm. Key features:Designed for day-and-night monitoring, including search and rescue missionsUnique X»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) 15-06-2026 11:09 AM Latest News Urge»»»

Dubai: Work on the Al Maktoum International Airport expansion continues according to the approved timeline, with Phase 1 scheduled to begin operations in 2032. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Contracts worth Dh13 billion are currently being executed, while more than 10»»»

DUBAI: US actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has reportedly said that “people see so much of themselves in (protagonist) Simon (Williams),” the role he plays in the Marvel series “Wonder Man.”: The actor was known to comic book fans as DC’s Black Manta in the “Aquaman” movies and for his breakout role in »»»

WORLD - US-IRAN DEAL - EU Coverage on Monday is dominated by the emerging US-Iran agreement to end four months of hostilities, with Bulgarian media focusing on the geopolitical consequences, market reaction and uncertainty surrounding the final terms. Dnevnik writes that the United States and Iran »»»

More than 8,000 children with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan are not covered by the education system. Deputy Minister of Education, Nadira Dzhusupbekova, said during a meeting of the parliamentary committee on science, education, innovation development and information technologies, culture, sports, and»»»

Pilots from Kyrgyzstan are qualified to operate flights worldwide, with their training meeting international standards. Daniyar Bostonov, Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency, stated on Birinchi Radio. He said pilots holding citizenship of Kyrgyzstan and domestic licenses are already working»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s defense minister said Monday that Israeli forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely, hours after the United States and Iran agreed to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are pursuing a clear policy under which»»»

World share prices soared Monday after a tentative deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel. The future for the S&P 500 was up 1.2% and that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1%, auguring likely early gains f»»»

Israeli enemy is still defying defeat after the announcement of US-Iran deal, with defense minister saying occupation forces will stay in southern Lebanon. In first official remarks by an Israeli leader on the ceasefire that was announced last night, Israel Katz defended the Zionist entity’s policy»»»

Dubai Police successfully rescued an Arab national who became lost in the Hatta mountains following an extensive two-day search operation involving multiple specialised emergency and rescue teams. According to Brigadier Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of Hatta Police Station, the Command and Control Cen»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and South Korea signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh to enhance cooperation in the oil and gas sector and strengthen their broader energy partnership. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with South Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Kim Jung-k»»»

Dubai: IFFCO Group, one of the Middle East’s largest consumer goods companies, has emerged as an unwelcome headache for HSBC Holdings Plc at a time when CEO Georges Elhedery is trying to make the British lender leaner, simpler and more disciplined with capital. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

The Iranian missile threat has long cast a shadow across the region, and the UAE has been preparing for this eventuality for decades, becoming the first foreign customer for the US Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) system and procuring air defence equipment from a range of international pa»»»

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Authorities in southern Lebanon warned people displaced by three months of war between Israel and Hezbollah against rushing home on Monday despite a US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, as Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the south. The warning comes as Lebanon has»»»

Lebanon has not been informed of details of an agreement between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war on all fronts including in Lebanon, an official source told AFP on Monday. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported intermittent artillery shelling in the country's »»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally who acts as an intermediary between the group and the U.S., praised Monday an agreement between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war on all fronts. Berri thanked the United States and Tehran for their "insistence on including... an e»»»

London/Washington, June 15 (SANA) Global financial and commodity markets reacted strongly on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a peace accord and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route, easing concerns over disruptions to oil supplies and maritime »»»

Jakarta: Flushed and sweating, 31-year-old Annisa Enggracia Fidel runs back and forth to defend her fort from invaders -- hundreds of fellow adults all beating the blues by playing a nostalgic Indonesian children's game. The tech professional is a member of Jakarta's "Playing Community", a group th»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a birthday message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, said that under Xi’s leadership China is achieving impressive results and strengthening its position on the global stage, according to an official Kremlin statement. The telegram also emphasized that both leade»»»

Dubai: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has launched a unified digital platform bringing together thousands of legislative and legal documents from across the region, in a move aimed at strengthening legal cooperation and supporting greater policy alignment among member states. The platform was i»»»

Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Finance has warned chalet and state land permit holders against subleasing government properties, stressing that violations could lead to licence cancellation and immediate eviction. The ministry said permit holders must comply fully with the terms and conditions governi»»»