Dubai: In a move to strengthen the UAE’s legal talent pipeline, the Dubai Rental Disputes Center (RDC) has partnered with Imam Malik College for Sharia and Law to bridge the gap between legal education and judicial practice, giving students hands-on courtroom experience while advancing research, tr»»»

DOHA: Top US envoys are in Qatar ​on Tuesday, but uncertainty over the timing and content of any diplomatic talks raised questions over efforts to bring a lasting halt to the Iran war and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The White House ​said ‌US ⁠President Donald ​Trump’s son-in-law ⁠Jared Kushn»»»

Maalexi, the company behind the Maalexi Agricultural Assets Token Exchange (MAATEX), today announced the close of an oversubscribed funding round led by Tawuniya, a Saudi joint-stock company listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul: 8010), and Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm and Maal»»»

The first Central and North Asian Chess Championship among boys and girls will be held in Korumdu village, Issyk-Kul region, from June 30 to July 9, 2026. The tournament will be held under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation (ACF) and the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in the age cate»»»

DUBAI: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Tuesday during his official visit to China. The two officials discussed the two countries bilateral relations and reviewed ways to further develop joint cooperation “to more advanced lev»»»

RIYADH: Egypt reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund that could unlock another $1.64 billion in funding, taking total program disbursements to about $7.2 billion. The agreement covers the seventh review under the Extended Fund Facility and the second review under the R»»»

While NATO accuses Russia of plotting attacks on the bloc, its own actions suggest it is planning for war with Russia. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said NATO is building weapon to attack airfields deep inside Russia, with Ukraine as a testing ground. This spring, the NATO-le»»»

The Varna Regional Court Tuesday returned the case against Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev to the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office, citing procedural issues. At a preliminary hearing, the court was expected to decide whether to proceed with the trial against Kotsev, municipal councilors Nikolay Stefanov »»»

Weak enforcement against high-level corruption, combined with the alleged selective use of anti-corruption institutions for political purposes, has left Bulgaria's democracy "under attack" and further undermined the rule of law, according to the Anti-Corruption Fund's (ACF) annual monitoring report»»»

The topic of the draft 2026 state budget put forward by Progressive Bulgaria's government dominates Tuesday's news media. ECONOMY Trud presents on its front page the Domuschiev Strategy, or a six-item list on which the Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (KRIB), chaired by Kir»»»

MONACO: Police were searching for a suspected bomber on Tuesday after three people were wounded ​by an explosion in the wealthy principality of Monaco which French and Ukrainian media said was an attack on a Ukrainian-born oligarch. A manhunt was under way in Monaco and neighboring France after the»»»

Kyrgyz athletes representing the country’s motorsport community showed an outstanding performance at the Can-Am Rally Kazakhstan 2026. The Federation of Auto and Motorcycle Sports and Road Safety of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Vladimir Smirnov, Sanzhar Beishenov, and Edil Mukambetov swept the pod»»»

VALGA: The United States will stand with its European allies in the defense of the Baltic countries, the American commander of NATO’s land forces in Europe said on Tuesday as the alliance assigned an additional headquarters to the region. “You’re ready to do more and following words with action, an»»»

Voters cast their ballots in the 2024 Presidential Election on Election Day at the Walter Reed Recreation Center in Arlington, Va., on Nov. 5, 2024. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed Monday to hear a case over Arizona’s election law requiring documentary proof of citizenship in voting. File Photo b»»»

Bison injure more people at Yellowstone National Park than any other animal. Photo by Jacob W. Frank/National Park Service A 12-year-old was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Friday, marking the second incident this year in which wildlife injured a visitor in the park. The incident»»»

The Supreme Court of the United States is seen Monday in Washington, D.C. The court ruled Monday that police need a warrent to access "geofence" surveillance of those suspected of a crime. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that law enfo»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though Iranian officials said no such meeting was scheduled. The U.S. president has tried to preserve an increasingly fragile interim deal as hostilities have mounted in the Strait of Hormuz»»»

As Israeli troops and vehicles entered the town of Abdin in southern Syria, residents blocked the roads with rocks, and some young men and boys threw stones to push back the military patrol. Tensions in this part of the country created by a buffer zone occupied by Israeli forces have flared into vi»»»

The United States and Iran on Monday separately announced they will send delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insisted it has not agreed to meet with the U.S. "at any level" after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to end the war. U.S. President Donald»»»

June 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. federal judge has sentenced exiled Chinese entrepreneur Guo Wengui to 30 years in prison for defrauding investors of more than $1 billion. Guo, also known as Ho Wan Kwok and Miles Guo, is a Chinese national who made his fortune in Chinese real estate before fleeing China, in»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has refused to supply Poland with drone technology, thus Kiev will not receive MiG-29 fighter jets from Warsaw, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said. The Polish authorities have repeatedly said that Poland is ready to transfer its remaining MiG-29s in ex»»»

Legendary American boxer Evander Holyfield, a former undisputed world champion in two weight classes, has expressed his desire to open his own boxing academy in Kyrgyzstan. The organizing committee of the International Night of Professional Boxing says. This initiative could become one of the large»»»

The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek continues to hear a criminal case on the preparation for a violent seizure of power. The latest hearing took place on June 29 in a closed session, presided over by judge Aziret Mederov. According to sources, the court has entered the stage of closing argume»»»

The total value of the assets of voluntary pension funds (Pillar III) amounted to 7.86 billion lei at the end of March 2026, up by approximately 34% compared to the same period of the previous year, while the value of net assets stood at 7.85 billion lei, according to the report on the evolution of»»»

Cairo — Egyptian equities ended the trading week on a weaker note as profit-taking by domestic investors and subdued liquidity continued to weigh on blue-chip shares, while foreign and Arab investors remained net buyers, reinforcing confidence in Egypt’s medium-term investment outlook despite short»»»

Two weeks of extreme heat have brought Europe to a scorched halt, with public services closed and vital infrastructure literally melting in record-breaking temperatures. Meanwhile, European leaders are telling their citizens to shut off the AC. Europe’s most severe heatwave in decades has broken te»»»

The US Supreme Court on Monday narrowly rejected a challenge backed by President Donald Trump seeking to tighten mail-in ballot deadlines ahead of this year’s midterm elections. In a 5-4 ruling, the court upheld a Mississippi law allowing ballots postmarked by election day to be counted if they arr»»»

In a recent piece for RT, “Why weird men try to put penises on powerful women,” my dear and insightful colleague Rachel Marsden addresses the current tendency of men to trash women who make it to the top, and focuses on the examples of Michelle Obama and Brigitte Macron. These two individuals have »»»

MANIILA: Thousands of members of a powerful Philippine religious sect rallied in Manila on Tuesday, snarling traffic as they protested the expected arrest of a senator and church member. The rally came a day after authorities announced that Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a member of the Iglesia Ni Cris»»»

Egypt’s state-owned Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels is preparing to add about 3,500 hotel rooms over the next five years through investments estimated at EGP50 billion, according to an exclusive report by Al Arabiya Business citing people familiar with the matter. If implemented, the program»»»

The murder investigation is still unfolding. But another battle has already begun — this one in the courtroom. A lawyer who says he represents Siya Goyal, the woman accused of plotting the killing of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, has served a Rs100 million defamation notice on her own brother aft»»»

The Israeli government, which has been carrying out systematic persecution against the Palestinian people before the eyes of the entire world and is currently before the International Court of Justice in the case concerning the commission of the crime of genocide against Gazans, seeks to cover up i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has intensified its public awareness campaign against drug abuse by dedicating Friday sermons in around 600 mosques across the country to the dangers of narcotics, reinforcing religious and social awareness as part of a coordinated national effort »»»

DOHA: Two-time champions France bring flawless group-stage form into the World Cup knockouts as they take on Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium in the Round of 32. Didier Deschamps’ side entered the last-32 phase as one of the most dominant teams of the tournament, carrying a perfect record and »»»

Doha: Co-hosts Mexico will look to extend their flawless World Cup campaign when they host Ecuador in the Round of 32 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, a venue where the hosts have enjoyed a remarkable historical record. Javier Aguirre's side enters the knockout stage in outstanding form»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices in the import-dependent nation. The state-run Petroleum Corporation said it will lower diesel by 25 rupees a litre to 382 rupees ($1.15), while petrol»»»

Dubai: More than 20 billion Iraqi dinars (around $15.5 million) and quantities of gold were seized from the home of Iraqi lawmaker Alia Nassif after security forces arrested her and her son, who previously served as chief of staff to former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani, according to Iraq»»»

Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially moved under new private ownership, marking a major change for the country’s flag carrier. The airline will now begin a restructuring programme focused on fleet renewal, route expansion and operational improvements. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

A JetBlue passenger aircraft reported striking a drone while preparing to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), CNN reported. The Airbus A321 was on approach after flying in from Las Vegas when the suspec»»»

Baghdad: Iraq’s government has ordered pro-Iran armed groups to disarm by September 30 or face legal consequences, tying the deadline to the scheduled end of the US-led international coalition’s mission against the Daesh (Islamic State) group. At least four groups are among the most influential Ira»»»

Daman Markets, a leading financial services provider, is proud to announce its official sponsorship partnership with the UAE Boxing Federation. The partnership was formalised at a signing ceremony held on 29 June 2026 in Dubai, bringing Daman Markets into the ring as a supporter of one of the regio»»»

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) supports in principle the draft budget of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) for 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev said Monday. Donev spoke after NCTC members presented their positions at the Council's meeting.»»»

Judicial salaries will no longer increase automatically, and the method used to index them will be changed, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said at a briefing on Monday. Speaking on the sidelines of the opening of the exhibition 30 Years Supreme Administrative Court: Decisions That Transform Peop»»»

The Supreme Judicial Council has run its course and should be replaced as soon as possible, Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov said at a briefing on Monday. Naydenov said a new SJC would mark the start of judicial reform and planned legislative changes. Earlier on Monday, the SJC Plenum opened ne»»»

The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation failed to reach unanimity on the draft State Budget Act, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev said on Monday. The meeting also discussed the 2026 draft budgets of State Social Insurance and the National Health Insurance Fund. The »»»

The Tourism Reform Council will hold its first meeting at the Council of Ministers, the Tourism Ministry and the government information service said on Tuesday. The meeting will coordinate the efforts of the State, businesses and the tourism sector to find urgent, workable solutions to key issues i»»»

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski will ask the National Service for Protection for data on all people who have received its protection since 2013 and the related costs, the MRF press service said here Tuesday. The request will be submitted to NSP head Major General Emil To»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaWhy is the US targeting Germany's drug industry?Thomas KohlmannA new trade probe is reigniting a long-running clash over who should pay for medical innovation. Washington argues Germans benefit from lower prices while US patients shoulder a disproportionate share of »»»

Share: Hezbollah supporters take to the streets in the southern suburbs of Beirut to protest against the trilateral agreement that was signed between the US, Israel and Lebanon on 27 June 2026 (Ibrahim Amro/AFP) Hezbollah supporters took to the streets of Beirut to protest the trilateral framework »»»

So let me get this straight. Top Iran critic, former Trump National Security Advisor, John Bolton, has successfully cut a deal on spying-related charges with the US government for $2.25 million and to have any prison time capped at five years max – after Iran got ahold of a treasure trove of top se»»»