Dubai Police bust gang selling illegal TV subscriptions
Dubai: Dubai Police have dismantled an organised criminal network involved in pirating encrypted international satellite television channels and illegally rebroadcasting copyrighted content to the public through receiver devices, online links and unauthorised websites. The operation was carried out»»»
Two arrested in Spain over exotic animal trafficking network
Madrid: Two people have been arrested and eight others placed under investigation in Spain over their alleged involvement in a network trafficking exotic animals, police said on Saturday. The Guardia Civil said it launched an investigation in late 2025 after receiving information about suspected wi»»»
Sheikh Mohammed approves new Etihad Credit Insurance board
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the restructuring of the Board of Directors ofEtihad Credit Insurance (ECI), appointing Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, as chairman. The mov»»»
Bolivian president declares state of emergency after weeks of protests
La Paz: Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency across the Latin American country on Saturday after more than six weeks of road blockades and protests demanding his resignation, saying he had exhausted "all avenues of dialogue." The decision came hours after Paz signed an agree»»»
Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill five
Gaza City: Gaza health officials said Israeli strikes on Saturday killed five people, including four members of the same family, in the latest violence to rock the Palestinian territory despite a ceasefire. Israel and Hamas trade near-daily accusations of truce violations and the Gaza Strip remains»»»
Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill five
Gaza City: Gaza health officials said Israeli strikes on Saturday killed five people, including four members of the same family, in the latest violence to rock the Palestinian territory despite a ceasefire. Israel and Hamas trade near-daily accusations of truce violations and the Gaza Strip remains»»»
Western Europe braces for more extreme heat as temperatures continue to climb
Western Europe sweltered under a punishing heatwave on Friday with temperatures expected to climb further in the coming days, prompting authorities across the continent to issue warnings and brace for prolonged extreme weather. In France, hundreds of schools were forced to tweak their timetables to»»»
One dead and dozens injured in train collision north of London
One person was killed and dozens of others were injured after two passenger trains travelling towards London collided near Bedford on Friday evening, triggering an emergency response and suspending rail services to and from St Pancras station. Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing »»»
Bulgaria Under Scrutiny Over Spy Tech Exports to Rights-Abusing Regimes
Human Rights Watch has accused Bulgarian authorities of approving exports of surveillance technologies to countries with documented human rights concerns, raising new questions about the effectiveness of EU export controls on dual-use equipment. The claims are based on an analysis published by HRW,»»»
Fauci lied under oath over Covid-19 probe – DNI Gabbard
Anthony Fauci used his position as the leading Covid-19 adviser under two US administrations to steer scrutiny away from the so-called lab leak theory and protect himself from possible accountability, outgoing US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has alleged. She claimed the effort in»»»
Pakistan minister arrives in Iran after Switzerland talks postponed
Tehran: Pakistan's interior minister arrived in Iran on Saturday after planned talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland were postponed, Iranian media reported. Tehran and Washington were due to hold talks in Switzerland on Friday, after signing a memorandum of understanding ending th»»»
UAE workers return to jobs with renewed confidence as uncertainty eases
Dubai: The alarm clocks are ringing earlier again. Uniforms are being pressed, work vehicles are back on the roads, and office routines are falling into place. Across the UAE, many workers are returning to their jobs with a renewed sense of purpose after months that tested patience, resilience, and»»»
US, Qatar Discuss $6B Humanitarian Fund Release to Encourage Iran Agreement
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is working with Qatar on a plan to grant Iran access to $6 billion in frozen assets for humanitarian spending, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing informed sources. The initiative is being considered as an incentive for Iran to conclude a compre»»»
Women officials gain ground at World Cup
Miami, United States: Tori Penso has refereed a Women's World Cup final, worked in Major League Soccer, and now taken charge of a match at the men's World Cup. The American is one of six women officiating at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States, where female officials are taking o»»»
Stalled in the South: Israeli Occupation Forces Still Unable to Reach Tank That Killed Four Troops, Including Battalion Commander
Israeli occupation forces remain unable to access a tank that was destroyed in southern Lebanon on Thursday night, an incident that claimed the lives of four soldiers among them the commander of the 52nd Battalion according to reports from Yedioth Ahronoth and other Israeli media outlets. Occupatio»»»
Neymar? He is working remotely at the World Cup, jokes Lula
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Brazilian star Neymar is "the first player in the world to be called up to the national side and be working remotely", Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva joked on Friday. Neymar, Brazil's record goalscorer with 79 goals, only returned to training with the squad at th»»»
Japan's men told to clean at home, not just the World Cup
Tokyo: Images of Samurai Blue fans cleaning up World Cup stadiums have garnered them widespread praise, but back in Japan, a post has gone viral complaining men rarely do so at home. FIFA lauded Japanese fans this week on social media platform X for their "impeccable manners" that saw them tidy up »»»
Man dancing on top of tram for hours disrupts Budapest's busiest lines — Video
A man brought one of Budapest’s busiest tram routes to a standstill after spending several hours dancing, jumping and performing gymnastic movements on top of a tram in the Hungarian capital. The unusual incident took place in the early hours of Thursday morning on a Combino tram operating on the c»»»
Investment Ministry launches 2nd phase of promotional campaign for investment zones
Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid launched the second phase of its promotional and awareness campaign for investment zones. Launched under the slogan “Investment Zones… Where the Elements of Success Come Together,” the campaign seeks to showcase successful investment models acr»»»
Driver killed in UK train collision, police confirm
London: British Transport Police said on Saturday a train driver had been killed when two trains collided north of London on Friday, an accident that also left 11 people seriously injured. The crash occurred late afternoon near Bedford, a town around 56 miles (90 kilometres) north of the UK capital»»»
Ancient Greek theatre revives legendary Callas opera Medea
Palaia Epidavros, Greece: Sixty-five years after it last hosted an opera performance, Greece's renowned ancient theatre of Epidaurus is revisiting the seminal 1961 performance of Medea, headlined by Maria Callas in one of the legendary soprano's career highlights. Saturday's one-night, sold-out per»»»
Donald Trump unveils Qatar-gifted Boeing 747 as interim presidential aircraft
US President Donald Trump on Saturday unveiled a modified Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, describing it as a “flying White House” and saying it would temporarily serve as the presidential aircraft until the next-generation Air Force One programme is completed. Speaking at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland»»»
‘Dangerous’: Spain wary of Saudi threat as two fight for World Cup Group H supremacy
LONDON: Spanish knowhow is helping Saudi Arabian football to develop and at the same time using that inside knowledge to warn their countrymen to expect a tough test in Sunday’s crucial 2026 World Cup clash in Atlanta. Before the 48-team tournament kicked off, few predicted that these two teams wou»»»
Initiative Committee Being Formed to Nominate Andrey Gurov for President, Says DSB Chair Atanasov
An initiative committee is being formed to nominate Andrej Gurov for president, the Chair of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB) and MP from the Democratic Bulgaria coalition, of which DSB is part, Atanas Atanasov, said in a Bulgarian National Television interview on Saturday. Atanasov said that »»»
Bulgaria Faces Difficult Path to 3% Deficit Target While Preserving Economic Stability, Deputy PM Pekanov Says
It is very difficult for Bulgaria to achieve a 3% budget deficit in 2026 without risking excessive pressure on the economy and slowing it down, which would also affect people’s standard of living, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said in a Nova TV interview on Saturday. Pekanov recalled that Bu»»»
Martyrs in a Series of Israeli Attacks on Southern Lebanon and Western Bekaa Valley - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Watch: Man jumps into driverless truck to stop disaster
A bakery worker in Turkey’s capital sprinted to a driverless pickup truck rolling downhill and leapt into the cab to stop it from causing a serious accident. The incident, captured by a nearby security camera in Ankara, has gone viral across social media. Many praised the man’s quick thinking for p»»»
Starmer faces growing calls to quit – Guardian
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from Labour MPs, party heavyweights and even cabinet ministers to step down as early as this weekend, the Guardian has reported, citing lawmakers and government sources. Calls for Starmer’s resignation have grown since Labour lost near»»»
Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu
Sydney: Scientists have detected the H5 strain of bird flu in Australia for the first time, the country's agriculture minister said on Saturday, meaning the highly contagious variant has now spread to every continent. Julie Collins told a press conference the disease had been found in a migratory s»»»
Warning: Extreme, near-record heat grips Hungary as thousands head for Lake Balaton
Hungary is experiencing its first major heatwave of the summer, with temperatures approaching record levels and forecasts suggesting the scorching weather will continue well into next week. Friday saw temperatures reach 38°C for the first time this year, while meteorologists warn that much of the c»»»
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Pakistani Interior Minister’s visit to Tehran comes within the framework of Islamabad’s efforts regarding negotiations with Washington. - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Witkoff heads to Switzerland ahead of potential Iran-US talks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Introduces New Risk-Based Milk Import Monitoring System
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has announced changes to the enhanced monitoring regime for incoming shipments of milk and dairy raw materials from European Union member states and third countries, the Аgency said. The main change, according to the BFSA, is that inspections and sampling wil»»»
At least of four members of the same family were martyred early this morning in a deadly Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the town of Barish in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanon’s NNA: Lebanese Army soldier martyred in Israeli strike on Kfarrumman roundabout, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Japan raises visa fees 5-fold from July
Tokyo: The Japanese government has decided to raise single-entry visa fees for foreigners fivefold to 15,000 yen (about 90 U.S. dollars) from 3,000 yen beginning in July. The decision, marking the first increase since 1978 amid inflation and the yen's depreciation, was announced by Foreign Minister»»»
Egypt Aluminium Pursues $100m Loan to Build First Domestic Aluminium Foil Factory
Cairo — Egypt Aluminium is moving ahead with plans to establish the country’s first aluminium foil manufacturing facility, marking a significant step in Egypt’s efforts to deepen industrial value chains, reduce import dependence and expand higher-value manufacturing exports. According to market rep»»»
‘Let’s hear it for New York’: Two million fans flood Manhattan for Knicks victory parade
NEW YORK: More than two million fans packed the streets of Lower Manhattan on Thursday as the New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years, transforming the city into a sea of blue and orange and capping a title run that became one of the biggest sports stories of the year. T»»»
Syria, Germany deepen economic cooperation with focus on investment and reconstruction
Damascus, June 20 (SANA) Economic relations between Syria and Germany have gained momentum in 2026, reflecting efforts by both countries to strengthen cooperation and advance toward practical partnerships in key sectors, including energy, reconstruction and infrastructure.The growing engagement com»»»
Private house catches fire in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The roof of a private house on Abdykadyrov Street in Bishkek caught fire. A 24.kg news agency journalist reported from the scene. The Ministry of Emergency Situations fire brigade reportedly arrived on the scene promptly. The fire has been brought under control. Firefighters are working efficiently»»»
Two roadside blasts in northwest Pakistan kill 7: police
Peshawar: Twin roadside blasts killed at least seven people in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said on Saturday. "A private pickup truck carrying passengers was targeted with a remote-controlled IED... the injured were being transported to hospital in a car for emergency tr»»»
Ox-drawn carts used to carry US aid in fuel-starved Cuba
Hongolosongo, Cuba: Pushing a modified bicycle that serves him as a wheelchair, Teodardo Debardet returns home after receiving an aid package sent by the United States to Cuban victims of last year's Hurricane Melissa. Even as Washington maintains a harsh fuel blockade and a slew of sanctions pile »»»
Ordinary Europeans Do Not Support EU’s Anti-Russia Policy - European Parliament Member
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union's official policy toward Russia is increasingly facing resistance from European society, Luxembourg Member of the European Parliament Fernand Kartheiser told Sputnik on Saturday. "Politicians and the media that support this policy, of course, know very well tha»»»
Supplies From Russia to Cover Most of Slovakia's Natural Gas Needs in 2026 - State Energy Company
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Slovakia will cover most part of its natural gas needs in 2026 through supplies from Russia, the Slovak state-owned energy company SPP told Sputnik. "We will be able to cover the majority of our needs this year with supplies from Russia. We continue to guarantee uninterrupted nat»»»
UAE sets new standards for exams tailored to students of determination
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education has introduced a new framework governing the preparation of examination papers for students of determination in government schools, establishing six key regulations and seven core standards aimed at ensuring assessments are tailored to individual learning needs »»»
Magyar says rule-of-law process nearing conclusion
The Article 7 procedure launched against Hungary eight years ago on the basis of the Sargentini Report could be concluded in October, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Friday afternoon at a press conference following the two-day meeting of the European Council in Brussels. Magyar, who attended an»»»
Mbappé’s critique of the far right underscores France’s cultural divide
First published in Respekt. One of the most famous footballers in the world has repeatedly called on people not to vote for the National Rally. The party has responded by mocking him. French football star Kylian Mbappé has thrown himself into a match on home turf. His opponent is the National Rally»»»
Bechtel Awarded Two Contracts For Petrochemical Projects in Egypt
Bechtel, a company in engineering, procurement, and construction, announced that the company has been awarded two contracts by Carbon Holdings of Egypt: one to provide project management services for the Tahrir Petrochemicals Complex at Ain Sokhna, Egypt, and the other to build two new polypropylen»»»
On This Day, June 20: Arctic Circle reaches record-setting 100 degrees - UPI.com
On June 20, 2020, the town of Verkhoyansk, Russia, reached a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic Circle. 1 of 5 | On June 20, 2020, the town of Verkhoyansk, Russia, reached a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ev»»»
Constitutional change on prime ministerial terms approved
President Tamás Sulyok signed the sixteenth amendment to the Fundamental Law and ordered its publication in the Hungarian Gazette, according to a statement published on the president’s Facebook page on Friday. The National Assembly adopted the sixteenth amendment to the Fundamental Law on June 15. »»»