Coffee pricing patterns in Sofia are raising questions about how Bulgaria’s hospitality sector compares with established European markets, particularly in high-traffic tourist zones such as Vitosha Boulevard. In central Sofia, a standard espresso or milk-based coffee now typically costs between 3.5»»»

Etihad Airways on Sunday launched its new service between Abu Dhabi and Damascus, expanding its presence in the Levant and strengthening air links between the UAE and one of the region’s oldest and most historically significant cities. The airline will operate four weekly flights between Abu Dhabi »»»

Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Togolese Abroad Professor Robert Dussey is paying a working and friendship visit to Tunisia on June 14-16, 2026, at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration...»»»

Egypt’s real estate developers have highlighted energy efficiency as no longer an optional feature but a fundamental component of successful real estate projects. They noted that rising utility costs and evolving buyer preferences are driving the market towards developments that offer lower operati»»»

Polaris Parks, a developer of integrated industrial parks in Egypt, has launched Polaris Homes, its new residential development arm, marking a strategic expansion into the real estate sector. The company unveiled its first residential projects, Özel Villas and Özel Residences, in Sheikh Zayed City.»»»

LONDON: Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, opened the “Faith in Light of Science and Contemporary Evidence” conference, which gathered prominent Islamic scholars, researchers and intellectuals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Al-Issa also met young leaders, including u»»»

Doha Qatar's national football team has emerged as one of the standout stories of the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Group B. The result, achieved in the tournament being jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, mark»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Labour Khaled Bakkar on Sunday announced details of a Cabinet decision to legalise and regularise the status of non-Jordanian workers of all nationalities in accordance with the Labour Law and related regulations and instructions, effective from Monday through September 30.Bakka»»»

By Joris FioritiNAIROBI — In Nairobi's congested streets, the almost imperceptible hum of electric motorbikes is increasingly replacing the roar of their petrol-powered counterparts.The war in the Middle East, launched by the United States and Israel in February, has had the unlikely consequence of»»»

AMMAN — The Social Security Corporation (SSC) has announced a new package of incentives for indebted businesses, reducing interest rates on debt installment plans from 9 percent to between 2 percent and 6.5 percent, depending on the repayment period.In a statement on Sunday, the SSC said that the d»»»

AMMAN — Total electricity sales by Jordan’s National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) increased by 2.5 percent during the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to company data.NEPCO reported total sales of 9,401.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) through the end of May, up »»»

A plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri is believed to have killed all 12 people on board, authorities said. According to reports, the incident occurred close to the airport, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirming the crash in a post on X. Local emergency teams, including »»»

Doha: Every World Cup favourite has its own identity. Some rely on defensive discipline, others dominate possession, while a select few possess the firepower capable of deciding matches in an instant. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Four nations appear to stand above the rest in different areas o»»»

Hungary’s e-commerce market has surpassed a major milestone, with total online retail turnover exceeding HUF 2 trillion (EUR 5.7 billion) by the end of 2025. According to the latest report by PwC Hungary, the sector has moved beyond the turbulence of recent years and entered a more mature phase cha»»»

On the eve of the G7 summit in Evian, France, neighbouring Geneva is expecting thousands of protesters to converge on the city on Sunday, under close police surveillance, more than 20 years after the violence that marred the 2003 G8 summit. The "No-G7" coalition of associations, unions, and left-wi»»»

Swiss police on Sunday fired tear gas at demonstrators protesting the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France after some protesters started targeting buildings linked to the United Nations in Geneva. Swiss ​police fired ​tear gas as protesters opposed to ​a ‌G7 ⁠summit across ‌the border in France»»»

JEDDAH: Hayy Jameel is putting on “Red Wind, Coral Worlds,” an exhibition exploring the histories, cultures and ecological relationships that have connected communities across the Red Sea, East Africa and the Indian Ocean for centuries. Curated by Huda Tayob and Miriam Hillawi Abraham, recipients o»»»

LONDON: The ex-wife of actor Colin Firth has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow over the actress’s appearance in an advert for an Israeli housing development. Paltrow had appeared in the ad promoting 51 Park, a 51-story luxury complex in Herzliya, 90 minutes’ drive from the Gaza Strip, The Independent repo»»»

The Israeli military said Sunday that its forces had killed a senior Hezbollah militant accused of involvement in the kidnapping and killing of five American soldiers in Iraq in 2007. Ali Moussa Daqdouq was killed on Friday in a "precise strike" south of the Litani River in Lebanon, the Israeli mil»»»

Iran's highest national security body warned on Sunday that a response was "imminent" following an Israeli strike targeting Tehran's ally Hezbollah in Beirut's southern suburbs. "The response of the fighters of Islam is imminent," the Supreme National Security Council said in a statement on X. "Leb»»»

1 of 5 | New York Knicks fans climb scaffolding while celebrating on St. Marks Place after the Knicks victory in game five of the NBA Finals in San Antonio in the early morning hours of Sunday in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 14 (UPI) -- One teenager was shot in th»»»

Meteorologists warn of wind gusts and flash flooding in parts of the West, including Texas and Oklahoma. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo Severe thunderstorms will target parts of the East and Plains on Sunday, while the storm-weary Midwest faces another threat of severe weather by»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that a peace deal with Iran was still on track to be signed within hours, despite an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs that he said had delayed the plan. "It shook it up. It delayed the signing by a few hours. It was supposed to be now. Now it is sc»»»

Dubai Customs has announced that its intelligence-sharing efforts contributed to the interception of a major consignment of Tapentadol tablets destined for an African country, preventing around 1.332 tonnes of narcotic tablets from reaching illegal markets. International interception operationThe s»»»

RIYADH: A new Coursera report suggests that skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly common in Saudi Arabia, particularly as employers place greater value on generative artificial intelligence competencies. According to Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2026, 99 percent of employers in»»»

Zurich FIFA announced on Sunday the appointment of a Qatari refereeing team to officiate the match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, scheduled to be played on Wednesday at Houston Stadium in the opening round of Group K matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Qatari team consis»»»

Ukraine is preparing for the possible loss of Konstantinovka, Druzhkovka and Kramatorsk after rapid advances by Russian forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense says. It said key factories in the region were being evacuated.Key statements:The Novokramatorsk Machine-Building Plant, which repairs Ukra»»»

Barcelona, June 14 (SANA) Syria stressed the importance of enhancing regional cooperation, supporting reconstruction efforts, and creating suitable conditions for the return of Syrians to their homeland during the Senior Officials Meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean held in the Spanish city »»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and AI Authority, in partnership with the World Bank, has concluded a five-day international program held in Belgium and Germany. The program aimed to review leading international experiences in data governance, artificial intelligence, and digital policy frameworks. It also »»»

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has achieved more than 5,460,209 incident-free work hours without recorded injuries as of April 2026, in the construction project for the College of Medicine and Health Sciences buildings at Qatar University (QU). This milestone reflects its commitment to implem»»»

Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated interactive and support learning rooms at Al-Hidayah Specialized Primary School for Boys and Girls, in the presence of HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, Minister of Education and Higher Education, and a number of as»»»

National Council member Thomas Matter visits a polling station for the Swiss People's Party's "No 10-Million Switzerland Sustainability Initiative," in Aarberg, Switzerland, on Sunday. Photo by Peter Schneider/EPA June 14 (UPI) -- While official tallies have yet to be determined, projections indica»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah: What began as a distress call from a concerned homeowner ended in a life-saving rescue after Sharjah Civil Defence teams freed two cats trapped inside a rainwater drainage pipe at a home in the Al Yash area. The operation unfolded at 10:39am, when the Sharjah Civil Defence Operati»»»

Le Mans: Team Qatar successfully completed its first-ever appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, June 14, 2026, reaching the chequered flag after an impressive and determined performance in one of motorsport’s most prestigious events. Competing at Le Mans for the first time, Team Qatar by»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center strongly condemns the circulation of misleading media reports and allegations that lack the most basic standards of accuracy and objectivity and target the State of Qatar in an apparent attempt to cast doubt on its consistent positions and pivotal role in support»»»

Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - Despite record levels of liquidity, Tunisia’s private banking system is drastically restricting the granting of loans to the productive sector, creating a phenomenon of “under-intermediation” that threatens long-term growth....»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused ongoing protests against a planned luxury resort development in Zvërnec of damaging the country's tourism sector, warning that foreign visitors have begun canceling reservations ahead of the peak summer season. Speaking on his podcast "Flasim," Rama said tourism »»»

Search efforts were continuing on Sunday for a missing passenger after a bus veered off the road and plunged into a river near the village of Razan in Iraq's Kurdistan region, local media reported. The accident occurred on Saturday in Erbil province when the large bus left the roadway and overturne»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) has launched a joint national initiative in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport to sponsor Qatari students in pursuing degrees in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation. The initiative aims to strengthen national expertise in the»»»

The UAE’s first locally sourced gemstone was unveiled at the 57th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, marking a significant milestone for the country’s jewellery industry. Named “Spirit of the Emirates,” the gemstone is fashioned from natural red jasper sourced from the Al Siji region of Fujairah»»»

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance in Lebanon carried out on Sunday a series of operations targeting Israeli military positions, vehicles, and troop concentrations across southern Lebanon, while also engaging Israeli aerial activity over Lebanese territory, according to statements issued by the group’s»»»

Dubai: Free parking, toll exemptions and revised transport schedules have been announced across the UAE for the Hijri New Year holiday, as authorities introduce nationwide measures aimed at easing mobility and improving travel flow during the long break. The exemptions cover major emirates includin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) has launched a joint national initiative in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport to sponsor Qatari students in pursuing degrees in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation. The initiative aims to strengthen national expertise»»»

Damascus, June 14 (SANA) President of Damascus Chamber of Industry Ayman al-Molawi and members of the chamber’s board met Italian Ambassador to Syria Stefano Ravagnan and Italian Trade Agency Commissioner Marina Scognamiglio on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen industrial and commercial cooperat»»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Higher Education visited Qatar University (QU) to explore avenues for deepening academic cooperation and strategic partnerships between both sides in the areas of higher education and scientific research. Representing the delegation was HE Unde»»»

Albena Beach has received the Blue Flag award for the 30th consecutive year in 2026. Speaking to BTA, Albena's Head of Sports Sector, Stoyan Zlatev, said the milestone reflects a long-term strategy, continuity and disciplined adherence to international standards. "The Blue Flag is not simply an awa»»»

Doha, Qatar: FIFA has announced the match officials for matches 21 to 24 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with three Qatari referees selected to officiate the Group K opening match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo at Houston Stadium on January 17, 2026. Abdulrahman Al Jassim has»»»

Johannesburg: South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday. One of Africa's largest economies, South Africa has long attracted migrant workers from acros»»»

Beirut: The death toll from the Israeli aggression against Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 3,783, with 11,699 others injured. The Lebanese Ministry of Health's Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the cumulative toll from the Israeli aggression since March 2 has reached 3,783 fat»»»

CAIRO: A daredevil adventurer known as “The Spider-Man of Yemen” has died after falling into a volcano crater while attempting to climb vertical rock faces without safety equipment, authorities said.Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, was climbing the steep walls of the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in the souther»»»