US launches second day of strikes on Iran, Iran fires back at Gulf states and Jordan
The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations, and Iran responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The new U.S. assault came as efforts to ne»»»
Amnesty accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing' of West Bank Palestinians
Amnesty International accused Israel on Wednesday of carrying out a campaign of "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank with the intention to annex the Palestinian territory. The accusation came in a new, 149-page report alleging that the forced displacement of West Bank Pale»»»
On This Day, June 11: George Wallace tries to block integration of Univ. of Alabama - UPI.com
On June 11, 1963, for a brief moment, Gov. George Wallace blocked the enrollment of two Black students to the University of Alabama. 1 of 5 | Alabama Gov. George Wallace blocks the enrollment of two Black students to the University of Alabama on June 11, 1963. File Photo by Warren K. Leffler/U.S. N»»»
Fines for fake halal products, certification violations to come into force in KR - | 24.KG
On June 15, administrative penalties for violations of halal industry legislation will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. Fines of up to 650 calculated rates are provided for releasing such products without supporting documents, violating standards, and falsifying certificates. According to the Minist»»»
Qatar Press Center signs cooperation agreement with Qatar University
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar University (QU) aimed at strengthening partnership in the fields of media, scientific research, academic education, training, and professional development. The agreement focuses on establishing a sustainable ins»»»
Qatar reaffirms commitment to disability rights at UN conference
New York: The State of Qatar participated in the 19th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), held at United Nations headquarters in New York under the theme, “CRPD at 20 - Celebrating and consolidating achievements and shapin»»»
Oil rises more than $1 as escalation in US-Iran strikes unnerve traders
SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped on Thursday as Tehran declared the critical energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, closed after the US launched additional strikes against Iran and as President Donald Trump vowed even more attacks if no peace deal is secured. Brent futures rose $1.48, or 1.59 percen»»»
Al-Bashir discusses energy sector development with GE CEO in Washington
Washington, June 11 (SANA) – Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir met in Washington with Roger Martella, Chief Executive Officer of General Electric, to discuss the development of Syria’s energy sector. The two sides reviewed efforts to develop electricity grid infrastructure and power generation pla»»»
Measles Cases in Bulgaria Reach 364, Including 300 Children
A total of 364 people have contracted measles in Bulgaria, including 300 children, according to information published on the Health Ministry's website Thursday. The data are current as of June 8, 2026. Measles cases have been registered in nine regions across the country. The highest number of case»»»
All 3 Missing Indian Seafarers Dead after US Strike on Tanker Off Oman
All three missing Indian seafarers have died after a US military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonoma said on Thursday. The US said its military carried out a "precision" strike on the vessel that failed to follow its instructions and was carrying oi»»»
Mexico in spotlight as biggest-ever World Cup begins
Doha, Qatar: When co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca tonight (10pm Qatar time), the FIFA World Cup will enter a new era. The 23rd edition of football’s showpiece tournament is the first to feature 48 teams, expanding both the scale and reach of the competition. Fittingly, th»»»
Egypt strongly condemns Iran’s repeated attacks against Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait
DUBAI: Egypt strongly condemned on Thursday Iran’s attacks against Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, describing Tehran’s actions a flagrant violation of the three countries’ sovereignty and integrity. The US launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning after President Donald Trump »»»
All three missing Indian seafarers dead after US strike on tanker off Oman coast
NEW DELHI: All three missing Indian seafarers have died after a US military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonoma said on Thursday. The US said its military carried out a “precision” strike on the vessel that failed to follow its instructio»»»
IAEA brokers local ceasefire to help repair power line to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency on Friday said it has negotiated a temporary local ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, the sixth since late last year, allowing repairs to a power supply line to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant."A localized ceasefire brokered by the IAEA took »»»
Inside ‘Toy Story 5’ — ‘We try to capture what we’re dealing with in the moment that we’re in’
DUBAI: Nearly three decades after audiences first met Woody and Buzz Lightyear, Pixar is heading back to the toy box with “Toy Story 5.” But for director Andrew Stanton and producer Lindsey Collins, the latest installment is not simply an exercise in nostalgia; it’s about reflecting the realities o»»»
Israeli media: Sirens sound in Misgav Am in Galilee Panhandle over fears of a drone infiltration - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Sirens sound in Misgav Am in Galilee Panhandle over fears of a drone infiltration 11-06-2026 09:11 AM Latest News Urgent New»»»
U.S., Iran trade fresh strikes as Trump threatens further escalation
Dubai/Washington, June 11 (SANA) The United States and Iran exchanged air and missile strikes late Wednesday and early Thursday, extending a second consecutive day of hostilities and raising concerns over energy supplies from the Gulf. President Donald Trump threatened additional military action un»»»
Natural increase of Romania's population remains negative in April
Romania's population recorded a negative natural increase in April 2026 (-8,758), with the number of registered deaths being 1.8 times higher than that of live births, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Wednesday.According to official statistics, birth certifi»»»
Romanians spend record 63 million euro in cinemas in 2025
Romanian cinema box office revenues reached a record 318.2 million lei (more than 63 million euro) last year, up nearly 7% compared with 2024, while audience numbers remained relatively stable at around 11.2 million, according to data from the National Centre of Cinematography analysed by a real es»»»
Romania's 250,000-strong IT workforce contributing 8pct of GDP
Romania has about 250,000 IT specialists, with an industry contribution of 8% of GDP, Mihai Matei, deputy chairman of the Employers' Association of the Software and Services Industry (ANIS), said on Wednesday at a specialist event."The Romanian IT market has grown a lot and consistently in recent y»»»
Romanian, Estonian chambers sign Memorandum of Understanding on institutional cooperation
A Memorandum of Understanding on institutional cooperation and support for the business environment was recently signed between the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) and the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) during a business meeting held at the CCIB headquarters.Acco»»»
AHK Romania: Cutting bureaucracy, modernising administration key to boosting investor confidence
Representatives of the Romanian-German business community are calling for measures to improve the Romanian state's financial credibility, cut bureaucracy and modernise public administration in order to strengthen investor confidence and support economic development, according to the conclusions of »»»
OIF's Poppe: Francophone community encompasses 90 countries and 20% of global trade
The Francophone community encompasses 90 countries across five continents, representing 17.5% of the world's population, 16.5% of global GDP, 20% of global merchandise trade and 14% of global mineral and energy resource reserves, Eric Poppe, representative of the International Organisation of La Fr»»»
Ministry of Finance launches a new Fidelis edition, with interest rates of up to 7.60%
The Ministry of Finance will launch, between June 15-22, 2026, a new edition of the Fidelis program, which offers non-taxable interests of up to 7.60% for issues in lei and up to 6.80% for those in euros, as well as two special tranches dedicated to blood donors.According to a press release from th»»»
Competition Council wins lawsuits with two banks involved in ROBOR-fixing investigation
The Competition Council has won the lawsuits filed by two banks involved in the investigation into the setting of the ROBOR index, after the lenders asked the courts - the Sector 1 Court and the Bucharest Court of Appeal - to suspend legally conducted procedures in an attempt to block the conclusio»»»
Chamber of Deputies/Bill on creation of National Digital Infrastructure Platform – adopted
The Chamber of Deputies adopted on Wednesday, with a majority vote, the draft law on the registration and administration of public digital infrastructure, as well as the creation of the National Platform of Digital Infrastructure (PNIDP).The draft law aims to establish the legal framework for the r»»»
Chamber of Deputies extends cap on mark-ups for basic food products until end-2026
Romania's Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday adopted a bill extending the cap on commercial mark-ups for basic food products until December 31, 2026."The temporary measure aimed at combating excessive price increases applies only to economic operators registered in Romania, regardless of their form o»»»
Mandates of interim six ministers expired June 10: What's next?
The mandates of the six interim ministers who took over the portfolios left vacant after the PSD’s withdrawal from the Government expire on Wednesday, June 10, 45 days after their appointment. The Constitution sets the maximum duration of an interim term, but does not explicitly establish what happ»»»
President Dan: Politicians focused on future elections, Romanians want governing formula
Romanians want a governing formula, President Nicusor Dan said on Wednesday."Ever since entering politics, I have seen politicians focused solely on calculating future elections - in this case, the 2028 parliamentary elections. I want to stress that Romanians care very little about our electoral de»»»
PSD analyses and decides in the coming days whether or not to support the Tomac government
The Social Democrats (PSD) will make a decision in the coming period on whether or not to support the Tomac government, declared on Wednesday the leader of the PSD snators, Daniel Zamfir, who claims that ' any other installed government, even a technocrat one' as it is presented now, is preferable »»»
Romanian Naval Forces participating in SEA BREEZE 26.1 multinational exercise
The Romanian Naval Forces are participating in the multinational exercise SEA BREEZE 26.1, a training activity conducted alongside allied and partner nations with the aim of enhancing preparedness for joint operations and strengthening response capabilities in crisis and conflict situations.Accordi»»»
Crown Custodian Margareta meets King Charles III while on visit to London
Custodian of the Romanian Crown Margareta and Prince Radu met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday."On Tuesday afternoon, at Buckingham Palace, Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown, and His Royal Highness the Prince Consort responded to the invitation of His Majesty King C»»»
Defence Minister Miruta highlights allied solidarity with Romania at NATO's top decision-making level
Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Wednesday that, during the Alliance's ministerial meeting, NATO allies sent "a clear message" of solidarity with Romania and with the security of the Black Sea region."During today's NATO ministerial, Romania brought for the first time onto the Alliance's agenda»»»
MAE: Romania takes over SEECP Chairmanship-in-Office
Romania is set to take over, for one year, the Chairmanship-in-Office of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) at the Summit of the format held in Sofia, the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) has announced.According to the MAE, Romania's mandate at the SEECP Chairmanship will have three »»»
Romania highlights need to urgently strengthen NATO's air defence, drone combat capabilities
At a recent meeting of the North Atlantic Council, Romania highlighted the need to urgently strengthen the NATO capabilities deployed on the national soil, especially in the areas of air defence and drone combat, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE).The North Atlantic Council held a m»»»
President Dan highlights need for stronger NATO presence and capabilities in Romania
President Nicusor Dan stressed on Wednesday the importance of NATO strengthening its presence and capabilities in Romania, including measures to counter aerial and maritime drone threats, in a post on X.He added that Romania had once again stressed the need for additional allied contributions and p»»»
Yemen Warns US: Striking Iran Will Ignite Regional War and Shake Global Economy
The Yemeni Foreign Ministry in Sana’a issued an urgent warning on Thursday that continued US aggression against Iran will push the region toward a wider war, disrupt international supply chains, and threaten global economic stability. The statement came despite Washington’s declared ceasefire with »»»
Deputy PM and Finance Minister Donev to Participate in European Stability Mechanism Meeting in Luxembourg
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev will participate on Thursday for the first time in a meeting of the European Stability Mechanism in Luxembourg. Bulgaria’s accession to the fund was ratified by the National Assembly on May 20, 2026. This is a natural continuation of this co»»»
Man dies after falling at construction site in Kok-Zhar village - | 24.KG
A 49-year-old man died after falling from a building under construction in Kok-Zhar village. The city’s Emergency Medicine Center reported. According to medical officials, the emergency call was received at 8:39 p.m. on June 10. However, doctors who arrived at the scene confirmed that the man had a»»»
US Issues Fresh Iran-Related Sanctions
The administration of US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh round of Iran-related sanctions targeting six individuals and four entities, including some tied to China, according to a notice posted on the US Department of Treasury's website on Wednesday. The US government on Wednesday said it»»»
Ukrainian mother’s agony highlights abuse and weaponization of draft
KRYVYI RIG: The last time 68-year-old Tetiana Zaitseva saw her son Artem, she was bringing him clothes after he was detained and taken to an army recruitment center the night before. When she got home, she was told her son was dead. “I trusted them with my child,” Zaitseva told AFP at her home, her»»»
International Issyk-Kul Forum — 40 to be held in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The International Issyk-Kul Forum — 40 will be held on June 18–21 at the State Residence in Bishkek. The President of the Kyrgyz Republic is expected to attend the event. According to the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the forum’s theme is «The World at a Civilizational Turning Point: »»»
The Indian Workers Training AI Robots to Take their Jobs
With a smartphone strapped to her head, Indian housewife Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes to train AI-powered robots to take on household jobs in the future. Earning just over two dollars for an hour of video, her mundane recordings are invaluable for global tech companies te»»»
22 Countries Tell Iran to Stop Attacks ‘On Our Soil’
Twenty-two countries, including the US and European nations, have condemned what they called “lethal plots” and “malign actions” carried out by Iranian security services in Europe, North America and Australia. In a joint statement released by the US State Department on Wednesday, the countries accu»»»
Kuwait reopens airspace after Iranian attacks: civil aviation body
Kuwait City, Kuwait: Kuwait reopened its airspace to commercial traffic on Thursday after the latest volley of Iranian attacks caused a brief shutdown, its civil aviation body said. "Air traffic in Kuwaiti airspace has returned to normal," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a stateme»»»
Iraqi government says received data on weapons from pro-Iran faction
BAGHDAD: Iraqi authorities announced on Wednesday that they had received data on weapons belonging to a pro-Iran faction, a first step in a plan to integrate it and other such groups into the state forces.The move comes a week after two pro-Iran factions, the Kataeb Imam Ali and Asaib Ahl Al-Haq, a»»»
Recipes for Success: 2025 World Vegetarian Champion Chef Surabhi Suri shares advice
DUBAI: Surabhi Suri is a Dubai-based, self-taught Indian chef who moved from India to the UAE in 2016 and began the process of turning her passion into a career. Suri started posting recipes on social media, and the response was overwhelming. Brand collaborations, five-star hotel pop-ups, and featu»»»
How this new agreement will help Filipino workers in the UAE receive financial claims faster
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the UAE and their families are set to benefit from faster processing of financial claims under a new agreement signed by the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO). The memorandum of agreement (MOA), signed on June 5 to mark M»»»
Direct flights from UAE to Bishkek and Osh to be resumed - | 24.KG
Air Arabia airline will resume regular flights to Bishkek and Osh following an agreement reached during a working meeting between Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, and a delegation from the United Arab Emirates. According to Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, the r»»»
Israeli Military Says Two 'Launches' Fall near Israeli Troops in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Thursday that two "launches" were identified falling adjacent to an area where Israeli troops are operating in southern Lebanon, after sirens sounded in several areas of northern Israel. Earlier, the military said Home Front Command had issued a precautionary d»»»