Kranevo Central Beach has received the international Blue Flag award for the first time in 2026. Beach operator Tihomir Tsvetkov told BTA that his team has consistently worked over the years to maintain high standards of service, cleanliness of the beach strip and excellent seawater quality. Accord»»»

Plateau de Solaison, France: Mexican Isaac Del Toro won the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with a solo success on Sunday's eighth and final stage for the biggest victory of his career. The 22-year-old UAE Team Emirates rider will now head to the Tour de France as a 'super-domestique' for the sport's dom»»»

By: Amira Elhamy With unprecedented success, El Salam theatre, in Kasr El Eini, hosted the play, inspired from the novel The Forty Rules of Love, written by Elif Shafak. The play is the first play to be hosted by El Salam Theater, after witnessing several renovational procedures. The play is direct»»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities seized 800,000 captagon pills and 60 kg of cannabis in the provinces of Homs and Deir Ezzor, the Interior Ministry said. The Syrian Drug Enforcement Administration, in coordination with Iraq’s General Directorate for Narcotics Affairs and Psychotropic Substances, arrested»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said Israeli strikes on Beirut “should not have happened” as he vowed a regional peace deal was at hand, though he did not confirm reports it would be signed during the day. “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including t»»»

Illegal migration pressure on Bulgaria has fallen significantly, Border Police General Directorate Director Anton Zlatanov told a briefing in Burgas, on the Black Sea, on Sunday. He noted that until three years ago, large groups of irregular migrants were being detained several times a day at vario»»»

The US State Department has announced a global crackdown on what it describes as illegal “birth tourism” schemes. The effort involves revoking hundreds of visas and dismantling networks in Africa and Europe that allegedly helped foreign nationals travel to the US to give birth and obtain citizenshi»»»

Ukraine must respect the rights of its ethnic Hungarian minority if it wants to join the EU, Hungary’s new prime minister, Peter Magyar, has said. An estimated 80,000 Hungarians live in Ukraine, mostly in the western Zakarpattia Region. Their status has long been a point of contention between the n»»»

New York: New York police said Sunday that 63 people were arrested overnight as unruly crowds flooded into the city's streets to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years. One person was shot and four were stabbed as people bashed police cars with bats, shattering windshields, and se»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday condemned the Israeli strike on Beirut and called on Israel to cease strikes on Lebanon amid the upcoming US-Iran deal. "This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened," Trump wrote on Truth Social. He added that it was a retaliat»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Axios, citing US and Israeli officials: “Israel” informed US Central Command ahead of carrying out the strike in Beirut 14-06-2026 18:27 PM»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Israel for launching a new attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and urged all parties to show restraint in order to achieve a "peace deal." "This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close t»»»

Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - The investment climate in Tunisia, opportunities and incentives for investors – especially members of the Tunisian community living in Germany – took centre stage at an information day held Saturday at Tunisia's Consulate...»»»

Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - Fifty-one irregular migrants from sub-Saharan African countries were repatriated to their countries of origin on Sunday as part of the voluntary return programme implemented by the Ministry of the Interior in coordination with...»»»

Damascus, June 14 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan issued a comprehensive Joint Communiqué on Sunday, following extensive, high-level ministerial talks held in the Syrian capital»»»

Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - BLUE SANTA, a first-of-its-kind campaign in Tunisia, was organised on Sunday at La Marsa beach (Tunis' northern suburb), at the initiative of the Ministry of Environment and the Embassy of Japan in Tunis in close collaboration...»»»

Karantinata, a port in the Varna region, has received the international Blue Flag award for the first time in 2026. Lyudmila Todorova of Port Karantinata told BTA that the initiative to apply for the distinction came from the port's director, Lachezar Bratoev. Todorova prepared the required documen»»»

Cairo: The 111th session of the Committee for Educational Programs for Arab Students in the Occupied Arab Territories commenced at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo, Sunday, under the chairmanship of Palestine. Over the course of five days, the committee will discuss the challenges impos»»»

Doha: Weather inshore until 6:00 am on Monday will be fine, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, It will be fine weather, the report added. Winds inshore will be Northwesterly - Northeasterly 05 - 15 KT. Offshore, winds will be mainly Northwesterly -Southwesterl»»»

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar over comments he made during Hungary’s National Cohesion Day commemorations, saying the rhetoric does not contribute to good neighbourly relations between the two countries. Speaking on Sunday in a political prog»»»

Doha: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has affirmed that its commitment to investing in national specialized workforces is the core pillar of advancing health and social services and the quality of care afforded to segments of society. Addressing a recognition ceremony to award recipients»»»

Montmeló, Spain: Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak. The seven-time world champion finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, while Antonelli w»»»

Israeli attacks on Beirut once again demonstrate that the US lacks the will or the ability to keep its promises, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, calling ongoing US-Iran peace talks into question. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed it hit a Hezbollah command center in the D»»»

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»»»

Karantinata, a port in the Varna region, has received the international Blue Flag award for the first time in 2026. Lyudmila Todorova of Port Karantinata told BTA that the initiative to apply for the distinction came from the port's director, Lachezar Bratoev. Todorova prepared the required documen»»»

Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has announced free public parking across the emirate in observance of the Hijri New Year, offering motorists relief during the holiday period. All public parking will be free of charge on Monday, June 15, as part of the holiday arrangements. The exemption al»»»

Doha: Jordan Clarkson made history as the first Filipino-American player to win an NBA championship after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Knicks secured their first NBA title in 53 years, since 1973»»»

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: At least six people died Sunday after two helicopters collided mid-air in western Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian firefighters said. "Reports indicate that the helicopters collided in mid-air and crashed into the parking lot of an electric car dealership, igniting a fire that engu»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's main stock index closed higher on Sunday, gaining 62.40 points to end the session at 11,104.02 points, with total trading value reaching SAR 4.2 billion. A total of 202 million shares were traded. Shares of 199 companies advanced, while 62 companies closed lower. The parallel»»»

LONDON: A Palestinian security prisoner died in Israeli Gilboa prison from a heart attack, the Palestinian Commission of Detainees’ Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners Society have said. The death of Imad Rajeh Sarhan, 47, occurred on Saturday, the groups confirmed on Sunday. He was from Haifa, a»»»

LONDON: Newly-minted trillionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X has been accused of failing to act against dozens of posts containing racist abuse directed at British politicians and public figures, including messages using the anti-South Asian P-word, despite repeated reports from campaigner»»»

London: Britain and Japan on Sunday sealed a sweeping economic and technological partnership, expected to generate over £18 billion ($24 billion) in investment, during a visit to London by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Takaichi held talks at his Dow»»»

Doha Consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), organized by the committee tasked with preparing the National Human Rights Action Plan, continued on Sunday. The sessions are chaired by Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al »»»

Forest Beach - Chernomorets Hut, a beach near Varna that has been awarded the Blue Flag eco-label for four consecutive years, welcomes visitors with umbrellas, walkways and facilities made entirely from environmentally friendly natural materials, Stanko Stoyanov, representative of the concessionair»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has launched the season for the hatching and release of juvenile hawksbill sea turtles into their natural habitat at Fuwairit Beach. The move is part of the nation’s efforts to protect biodiversity and conserve endangered marine species. I»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters again forced an Israeli Hermes-450 (Zik) UAV to retreat from Lebanese airspace, marking the second and third such incide»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters intercepted an Israeli Hermes 450 (Zik) UAV over the Iqlim Al-Tuffah region, engaging it with a surface-to-air missile, »»»

NEW DELHI: Indian lawmakers denounced on Sunday the lack of a US apology over the killing of three seafarers off the coast of Oman, as another sailor died from medical complications aboard a vessel stranded in the region amid the US blockade. Aditya Sharma, a cadet, Shivanand Chaurashiya, a fitter,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has established itself as one of the world's leading specialized security organizations for major international sporting events, building on years of operational experience, advanced training, and continuous development. Its growing international »»»

Doha, Qatar: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has been accorded the Excellence Award by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) during the "From Adoption to Impact" event, in recognition of its efforts to strengthen national capabilities and build cybersecurity expertise. On behalf of Ashghal, th»»»

Doha, June 14 (QNA) - The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), recently held a national meeting that brought together representatives from various entities and institutions concerned with eye health in the State of Qatar to enhance cooperation and coordination in implementing national priorities in th»»»

Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has been accorded the Excellence Award by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) during the "From Adoption to Impact" event, in recognition of its efforts to strengthen national capabilities and build cybersecurity expertise. On behalf of Ashghal, the aw»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000.The updated toll on Sunday came as Israel has continued to strike despite a fragile ceasefire deal reached in October.Confirmation came from Zaher Al-Waheidi, head of the»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000. The updated toll on Sunday came as Israel has continued to strike despite a fragile ceasefire deal reached in October. Confirmation came from Zaher Al-Waheidi, head of t»»»

Kuwait Airways on Sunday launched its first commercial flights to the Greek island of Mykonos, operating twice-weekly services on Sundays and Thursdays as part of its 2026 summer schedule. Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdulwahab Al Shatti said the new route reflects the airline’s commitment to ex»»»

June 14 (UPI) -- British forces intercepted an oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet on Sunday, an effort the Ministry of Defense said "will disrupt [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's war chest" in the conflict with Ukraine. A release from the ministry said the operation took place in the English»»»

Doha: Old Doha Port has launched an integrated summer programme featuring enhanced visitor access, reduced parking rates, and a variety of sports and marine activities across the destination during the summer season. From June 15 to October 15, 2026, vehicles will be allowed access to roads within »»»

Doha The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has established itself as one of the world's leading specialized security organizations for major international sporting events, building on years of operational experience, advanced training, and continuous development. Its growing international reputati»»»

Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently held a national meeting that brought together representatives from various entities and institutions concerned with eye health in the State of Qatar to enhance cooperation and coordination in implementing national priorities in this field. The meet»»»

Iran said on Sunday there was "no point" in peace talks with the United States, accusing it of failing to uphold its commitments and casting doubt on a deal that Donald Trump had insisted would be signed imminently. The latest hurdle came hours after Israel -- which launched the war alongside the U»»»