France suffers power outages, drownings in historic heat wave - UPI.com
A young man jumps from a bridge to cool off in the Canal Saint-Martin, in Paris, France, Saturday. An intense heatwave is gripping Western and Central Europe, breaking records around the continent. Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA June 24 (UPI) -- Massive power outages have put extra strain on France during»»»
Anwar Gargash highlights strength of UAE-US strategic partnership after Marco Rubio's visit
Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscored the depth of the strategic partnership between the UAE and the US, describing ties between the two countries as steadily evolving amid regional and international devel»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Latest draw results out – did you match the winning numbers?
Dubai: The latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, held on Wednesday, has seen several participants win cash prizes. In Draw No. 260624, the winning numbers from the Days section were 1, 13, 20, 18, 19, 27, while the winning number from the Months section was 7. Three fortunate players have also walked »»»
"TAAMIR", digital platform to support investment and urban development
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Tunisia has taken a further step towards modernising its administrative services with the launch of the E-construction (TAAMIR) digital platform, dedicated to the dematerialised management of building permits.Aimed at...»»»
Nearly 7,819 hectares irrigated with treated wastewater in 2025
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - During 2025, the area of irrigated perimeters using treated wastewater had reached nearly 7,819 hectares, Director of Water Economy at the Directorate General of Rural Engineering and Water Management of the Ministry of...»»»
4 Things Dr. Barbara L Robinson Says Business Leaders Should Learn From Healthcare Teams About Making Faster Decisions
Speed matters in both healthcare and business, but acting quickly without sacrificing quality can be difficult. According to Dr. Barbara L Robinson, healthcare teams often make critical decisions under pressure while balancing patient safety, limited resources, and constantly changing information. »»»
Foreign Ministry Has Not Disclosed Diplomatic Note about Family of North Macedonia's PM Visiting Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry has not disclosed a diplomatic note or other formal correspondence related to the visit to Bulgaria of family members of an official representative of another country, the Ministry told BTA on Wednesday. They were approached for a comment on a statement by North Maced»»»
Prime Minister meets Italys Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri met Wednesday with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani, and his accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the...»»»
Shura Council Speaker stresses dialogue, negotiation as key to resolving crises
Baku: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the State of Qatar, under the leadership of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, continues its efforts to entrench the approach of dialogue and diplomacy, believing that disputes can only be resolved through n»»»
19 BJP councillors retake oath after Kerala High Court cancels earlier swearing-in
Following a Kerala High Court order invalidating their earlier oath, 19 BJP councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation were sworn in again on Wednesday, setting off another political confrontation in the state capital. The oath was administered by Mayor VV Rajesh at a special ceremony held a»»»
E-commerce Fraud: The Schemes and How to Stop Them
A chargeback lands on a Tuesday morning for an order that shipped weeks ago. The customer got the package, signed for it, and then told their bank they never authorized the charge. You eat the cost of the goods, the shipping, and a chargeback fee on top. Multiply that by a few hundred a month and y»»»
Israeli defense minister says ‘no US demand’ to withdraw from Lebanon
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that the United States has not demanded that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, a condition set by Lebanon in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. “We have announced that in any case we are not withdrawing and, as of this mome»»»
Djuric: Serbians can travel to Panama without visas
PANAMA CITY - Serbian FM Marko Djuric announced on Wednesday Serbia and Panama had signed an agreement under which Serbians could travel to Panama without visas. "We have just finished a ceremony of signing an agreement between the Republic of Serbia and Panama, and our citizens can travel to this »»»
Dubai announces flexible summer working hours for government employees
Dubai: Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has launched the 2026 edition of 'Our Flexible Summer', giving government employees more flexible working arrangements through the summer months. Running from 29 June to 10 September 2026, the initiative offers two working models. Employees »»»
Lebanese Ministry of Health updates toll of Israeli war since March 2: 4,211 martyrs and 12,173 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Ministry of Health updates toll of Israeli war since March 2: 4,211 martyrs and 12,173 injuries 24-06-2026 18:56 PM Latest News Ur»»»
Building Trust and Teams: Insights from Bakhо Muratov on Corporate Finance and Leadership
Bakhо Muratov, a seasoned financial analyst and auditor, has built his career helping major corporations navigate complex financial landscapes. From leading audits in Kazakhstan to advising clients at AlixPartners in New York, Muratov has developed a unique perspective on client engagement, team bu»»»
Driver killed in UK train collision passed red signal: investigators
London: A UK train driver killed in a collision between two trains went past a red stop signal and braked only seconds before the crash, British rail investigators said Wednesday. A London-bound electric train crashed into another that was stationary on the same track on Friday, wounding over 100 p»»»
Where CEE Capital Is Going in 2026: The Case for Dubai’s Villa Segment
Capital allocators across Central and Eastern Europe spent the back half of 2025 doing the same thing their Western peers were doing: asking where private wealth can sit in a way that is liquid, lightly taxed, and insulated from the policy risk that has unsettled several European markets. For a gro»»»
EC: the Hungarian euro is far away, but there is hope
During the election campaign, Péter Magyar pledged that, if victorious, he would do everything in his power to bring about the introduction of the Hungarian euro. After forming a government, he went further, naming 2030 as a target date. For now, however, only the Czech Republic and Sweden appear t»»»
Justice Minister Calls on Supreme Judicial Council to Stop Making Personnel Changes in Judicial System
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov is calling on the current Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), whose term in office has expired, to stop making personnel changes, including closing and opening new permanent positions in the courts, the Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. The opinion was sen»»»
Iraq and Senegal meet in last-chance saloon
TORONTO: Senegal were touted as a team with potential to go far at the World Cup, but successive defeats have them teetering on the brink of elimination and they need a comprehensive win over Iraq on Friday. For Iraq, it is a similar predicament as they have also lost their opening two Group I game»»»
EU Cuts Military Funds From Ukraine's 1st Loan Tranche – Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union will reduce the first tranche of its new 90-billion-euro ($102 billion) loan to Ukraine and exclude funding for military expenditures, the Euractiv news website reported on Wednesday, citing EU officials. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in early June t»»»
DXB transforms its air traffic control tower into a symbol of UAE pride
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has a new face on one of its most recognisable structures. Dubai Airports has revealed a striking redesign of its Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, turning a purely functional landmark into a bold statement of national identity at one of the world's busiest t»»»
Indian passport not proof of citizenship, says ministry
In what will come as a surprise to the millions of Indian citizens living in the UAE and across the world, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official has said that the Indian passport is primarily a travel document, not a proof of citizenship. Addressing the 14th Passport Seva Divas, the MEA sai»»»
Blueberry cornmeal pancakes show comfort food can be healthy, too
Just saying the word “pancakes” makes me smile - it’s a food that conjures countless joyful memories. When eating them, I get the same wave of elation I had as a small child with a plate of mini “silver dollars” in front of me at IHOP. The family outings we had there always felt like a thrilling oc»»»
Over 150 baby deaths linked to UK maternity scandal: probe
LONDON: More than 500 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to poor care at a UK hospital, according to a damning report published Wednesday, in the country’s latest maternity scandal. At least 156 cases involved the death of babies and six mothers also died at two unit»»»
Slovenia Marked Statehood Day Celebration in Tirana, Reaffirmed Support for Albania’s EU Integration
Ahead of Slovenia’s Statehood Day, observed on June 25, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Tirana last week hosted a diplomatic reception marking the national holiday and the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence.The event, held on June 18, brought together more than 200 representativ»»»
BRDG3 Capital launches an investment platform to connect UK capital with opportunities in CEE
BRDG3 Capital (“BRDG3”), a new multi-vertical investment platform, today announces its public launch. The company was established to address one of the most persistent gaps in the European investment landscape: the disconnect between world-class opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe and the g»»»
Israeli media: Military helicopter lands in Beilinson, Tel Aviv - 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: Military helicopter lands in Beilinson, Tel Aviv 24-06-2026 19:26 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: Military helicop»»»
Ensuring food sovereignty requires shifting towards using unconventional water resources, says Agriculture Minister
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Ensuring national sovereignty and food security currently requires a shift towards the use of non-conventional water resources, in particular treated wastewater, said Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries...»»»
Democratic Bulgaria Warns 5.7% Budget Deficit Draws Comparisons to Zhan Videnov Government
Progressive Bulgaria is proposing a record budget deficit, comparable to that under the administration of former prime minister Zhan Videnov (1995-1997), said Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Martin Dimitrov, quoted by the coalition's press centre on wednesday. The comments came after the Finance Minist»»»
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: It’s not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games. The International Olympic Committee pledged Wednesday to pay more than $100 million to athletes through 2028 by creating a fund for $10,0»»»
A Serbian town is known for raspberries that are exported around the world
ARILJE, Serbia: Serbia ‘s town of Arilje is known as the Balkan country’s “raspberry capital,” with its fame reaching beyond borders. Arilje and its surroundings yield berries that are exported as far as the United States and Japan. Serbia is among the top three exporters of raspberries globally. “»»»
King Charles meets exiled Afghan women’s cricket team in London
DUBAI: King Charles on Wednesday met the Afghan women’s cricket team at Clarence House in London as a sign of support for the players who officially are no longer allowed to represent their country due to a ban by the Taliban regime, several British media outlets reported. The team is in exile, and»»»
US judge blocks Trump administration from making arrests at immigration courts
WASHINGTON: A federal judge in California on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from making arrests at immigration courts across the United States. Since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Homeland Security agents have adopted the tactic of waiting outside immigration courts »»»
Rama Meets New Turkish Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Strong Bilateral Ties
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met with Turkey’s newly appointed ambassador to Albania, Baris Ceyhun Erciyes, on Wednesday, reaffirming the close relationship between the two countries and their commitment to expanding cooperation. Rama announced the meeting in a post on the social media platform»»»
After the Iran War, Tehran sees victory – and a trap at the table
Iran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi has insisted. Speaking to Fyodor Lukyanov for Russ»»»
Under Starmer or Burnham, the future of UK politics looks bleak
Earlier this week Andy Burnham, the popular former mayor of Manchester, forced Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign as leader of the Labour Party in a meticulously planned and well executed bloodless political coup. As a result, Burnham is now poised to become, in a few weeks, Britain’s seventh pr»»»
Chile strengthens position as top U.S. salmon supplier as global aquaculture reaches record high - UPI.com
Global aquaculture production reached a record high, while Chile maintained its position as the leading supplier of salmon to the United States. File Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- Global aquaculture production reached a record high, while Chile maintained its position »»»
Trump cancels plans to sign housing affordability law - UPI.com
President Donald Trump enters the White House North Portico on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he canceled his plans to sign new legislation aimed at improving housing affordability. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he won't sign a housing a»»»
Agri-food: Tunisian delegation partakes in trade mission in Warsaw, June 22-25
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - A Tunisian delegation of twenty business representatives from 15 agri-food companies is taking part on June 22-25 in a trade mission in Warsaw (Poland). This initiative is organised by the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX),...»»»
NATO's Rutte aims to soothe Trump on White House visit ahead of July summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to mollify the volatile US leader two weeks before the annual summit of the military alliance and as the Pentagon reviews the size of the US military footprint in Europe. NA»»»
Entre Nous - How US independence is being celebrated across the pond
The United States is celebrating 250 years of independence this July and many events are taking place to commemorate the occasion, both in the US and across the Atlantic. France provided crucial supplies, arms and troops during the Revolutionary War effort, tipping the balance in favour of American»»»
Mutaz Barshim and the Olympic moment that inspired the World OR
Doha: Two first-place finishes. Two Olympic champions. It remains one of the most memorable moments in modern Olympic history. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Qatari high jumper Mutaz Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi both cleared 2.37 metres. After an extraordinary competition, neither athlet»»»
Press Review - 'Genocide': UN report says Israel 'deliberately killed Palestinian children'
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 24: Papers discuss the newest UN report that says Israel targeted and killed Palestinian children after the truce. Next: more than 40 people have drowned amid the heatwave in France. Also: France's national team coach Didier Deschamps will skip an important »»»
Education Minister: Partnership with Business Is Key to Development of Dual Training in Secondary, Higher Education
Partnership with employers is crucial for both effective planning in vocational education and the development of dual training - both in secondary and higher education, said Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev here on Wednesday. He was speaking at a working meeting with employer organi»»»
Al-Manar reporter: A Merkava tank in Al-Tiri town targets Haddatha with a number of shells - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: A Merkava tank in Al-Tiri town targets Haddatha with a number of shells 24-06-2026 18:05 PM Latest News Urgent News Isra»»»
Tunis Stock Exchange up 1.18% on Wednesday
TUNIS, June 24, 2026 (TAP) - The stock market closed Wednesday's session on an optimistic note, with the benchmark index rising by 1.18% to 19,153.71 points, on a substantial trading volume of TND 17.7 million, according to stockbroker Tunisie...»»»
Eye on Africa - More protests over Makoko evictions in Lagos
In tonight's edition: Many waterfront communities in Lagos have lived through rounds of eviction, only to see their land sold off to the highest bidder. Also, Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors, stirring anger. And we speak to Ghanaian lifestyle and creative pioneer Nuel Bans »»»
‘I don’t have a choice’: Paris workers struggle under historic heatwave
As France swelters under a deadly heatwave, thousands of labourers continue to work in the streets and construction sites of Paris with little respite from the stifling heat. From the near-deserted streets around Châtelet to the naked asphalt of the Champs-Élysées, FRANCE 24 spoke to the workers ke»»»