KYB Defends Legality of Baba Alino Project, Vows Legal Fight Over Varna Mayor OrdersOpinions
The founder of the Ukrainian Corporation “KYB,” Oleg Nevzorov, held a meeting with company representatives and property owners in the “Baba Alino” residential complex, the company confirmed. The discussions focused on recent administrative measures, including orders issued by Varna Mayor Blagomir K»»»
Djokovic retains eighth position in ATP rankings, Sinner stays on top
LONDON - With 3,760 points, Serbia's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic has retained the eighth position in the latest ATP rankings, released on Monday. Italian Jannik Sinner has kept the top spot with 13,450 points, ahead of Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz (9,460) and German Alexander Zverev (7,190).»»»
EGX Gains as Foreign Capital Returns Across Debt, Equities and Futures
Cairo — Egyptian equities began the new trading week in positive territory as foreign investors continued to increase exposure to Egyptian assets, while the launch of the country’s first single-stock futures contracts added momentum to a broader transformation underway across capital markets. The b»»»
Middle East sovereign wealth funds set for transformative growth amid global shifts: Bain & Co.
RIYADH: Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds are entering a pivotal period in which their ability to adapt their strategies will be key to sustaining growth over the next decade, according to a new analysis. In its latest report, Bain & Co. revealed that the Middle East currently accounts for appr»»»
Britain's Keir Starmer quits, Andy Burnham to run to replace him as PM - UPI.com
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer outside No. 10 Downing Street on Monday as he announces his resignation, pending the selection of a replacement. That will take between three and 10 weeks depending on whether there is more than one candidate. Photo by Neil Hall/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- Keir Starmer »»»
Vucic: According to IMF, Serbia could be European leader in growth rate next year
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday in Belgrade Serbia had registered the fourth-highest economic growth rate in Europe in Q1 2026 and could climb to the third position by the end of the year and added that, according to an IMF forecast, it could take the number one positio»»»
Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North’ and frontrunner to replace Starmer as PM
Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider who is the current frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as Britain’s next prime minister. After losing two bids for the Labour Party leadership, Burnham focused on Greater Manchester, where he served as mayor and earned a “King of the North” monike»»»
Chinese Citizen Charged in Bulgaria Over Alleged Attempted Espionage in SofiaOpinions
A Chinese citizen has been detained and formally charged in Bulgaria over allegations of attempting to gather classified information for a foreign state, according to the Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecutors say the alleged activity took place in Sofia over an extended period, from an unspec»»»
Kuwait Court of Cassation jails former MP Saleh Ashour for three years over fund misappropriation
Dubai: Kuwait's Court of Cassation, the country's highest judicial authority, has sentenced former lawmaker Saleh Ashour and another defendant to three years in prison with immediate effect after convicting them of misappropriating funds belonging to others, Al Rai Arabic daily reported. The ruling»»»
Media Review: June 22
Not a single topic dominates Monday’s news media. The coverage focuses on the presidential race, with parties weighing possible candidates before the autumn 2026 election, Bulgaria’s position on the EU’s planned new sanctions package against Russia, and the pressure on public finances. Other major »»»
Republic of Korea jails ex-justice minister for 25 years over martial law disaster
Seoul: A Korean Republic court sentenced a former justice minister to 25 years in prison on Monday for his role in ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol's brief and disastrous declaration of martial law in 2024. Park Sung-jae was found guilty of involvement in "insurrection" by the Seoul Central District Cour»»»
S. Korea jails ex-justice minister for 25 years over martial law disaster
Seoul: A South Korean court sentenced a former justice minister to 25 years in prison on Monday for his role in ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol's brief and disastrous declaration of martial law in 2024. Park Sung-jae was found guilty of involvement in "insurrection" by the Seoul Central District Court, »»»
Seoul shares close at fresh peak above 9,100 on chip gains amid U.S.-Iran talks - UPI.com
This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks closed above the 9,100-point mark on a semiconductor rally and optimism over a U.S.-Iran deal. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks finished at an all-time high Monday on a continued rally in semiconductor »»»
Ex-justice minister given 25-yr prison sentence for S. Korea martial law role - UPI.com
Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae appears for his trial on charges of playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid at the Seoul Central District Court on Monday. Photo by Yonhap Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae was sentenced to 25 years in prison Monday after a di»»»
Bucharest enters the top five lowest mortgage interest rates in Europe
Thus, the average monthly instalment on the mortgage needed to buy a one-bedroom apartment in Bucharest, completed at least 30 years ago and located outside semi-central areas, currently accounts for approximately 40% of the net average wage recorded locally. The Ipotecare.ro analysis considered th»»»
Leaders of European powers to meet for Ukraine talks
ROME: The leaders of Europe’s top military powers will meet Wednesday in Berlin, Italy said on Monday, as Europe aims to play a bigger role in trying to end the Ukraine war. The government said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni would attend the meeting with her British, French, German and Polish counte»»»
Beyond skyscrapers: Why Dubai is building the world’s most civilised city
Dubai: For decades, Dubai has been admired for achieving what many thought impossible.It transformed itself from a regional trading hub into a global city, built one of the world’s most advanced infrastructure networks, created an economy that attracts talent and investment from every continent, an»»»
Two Arrested in Bulgaria in Joint Operation on Fuel Card Skimming Ring
Two people were arrested in Bulgaria on June 18 during a special operation by Bulgarian and Romanian authorities targeting a fuel card skimming ring, the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) reported on their Facebook page. Five addresses and one vehicle were searched in Sofia »»»
Chinese National Charged with Espionage, Remanded in Custody
The Sofia City Court has remanded in custody a Chinese national charged by the prosecution service with espionage, the press office of the prosecution service said on Monday. According to the prosecution, between an unspecified date in July 2025 and June 18, 2026, in Sofia, the defendant attempted »»»
IHG to operate 6 Luxury & Lifestyle brands in KSA by 2028, says top official
RIYADH: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts expects its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Saudi Arabia to expand to six brands by 2028, as the global hospitality group expands alongside the Kingdom’s tourism ambitions, a top official revealed. Alongside the three establishments already open – Six Sense»»»
Germany is itching to get revenge on Russia for 1945
Remember Taurusgate? When several German officers, including its former air force head, were caught making insane and childish plans for plastering Russia with German missiles but from Ukraine? That and the amateurish manner in which these grand strategists in prankster mode let themselves be caugh»»»
Explosion as Qatar restarts gas export terminal hurts 54 and leaves 18 missing
An explosion tore through Qatar's key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that hurt at least 54 people as another 18 were still missing hours later. The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could»»»
Former Egyptian judge gets life sentence for fatally shooting ex-wife in crowded promenade
Dubai: An Egyptian court has sentenced a former judge to life imprisonment after convicting him of fatally shooting his ex-wife at a public promenade in the city of 6th of October, a case that drew widespread attention in the country, local media reported. The Giza Criminal Court found the defendan»»»
CNAS: Health insurance budget risks collapse; market should set medicine prices
National Health Insurance House (CNAS) President Horatiu Moldovan said on Monday that Romania needs to reform the way medicine prices are set in order to ensure faster access to innovative treatments and make the healthcare system sustainable in the medium term.Moldovan attended the PRIA conference»»»
Sharjah announces key changes to truck routes on Emirates Road
Sharjah: New traffic measures regulating truck movement on Emirates Road will come into effect on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as part of ongoing development works aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing road safety. The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of En»»»
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
BUNIA: Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said in a statement late Sunday, as tracing those who had been in contact with patients remains a major challenge. A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in t»»»
UAE schools begin year-end exams as ministry rolls out anti-cheating measures
Abu Dhabi: Following the approval of the Ministry of Education's schedule for the first-session year-end examinations for the 2025-2026 academic year for students in Grades 7-12 under the Integrated Continuous Education System, the Ministry has issued a guide on preventing cheating and examination »»»
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
BUNIA, Congo: Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said in a statement late Sunday. A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in the Ituri province since it was declared on May 15, Congo’s Ministry of Heal»»»
Former East Timor president and independence fighter Francisco Guterres dies at 71
DILI: Francisco Guterres, a former president of East Timor and a leading figure in the country’s independence movement, has died. He was 71. Guterres, widely known by his nom de guerre “Lu Olo,” died on Sunday at Prince Court Medical Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he had been in intensive »»»
Kuwait executes five convicted murderers after death sentences upheld by high courts and Emir
Dubai: Kuwait has executed five men convicted of murder and other serious crimes after their death sentences were upheld by the country's highest courts and ratified by the Emir, the Public Prosecution said. The executions were carried out by hanging at the Central Prison after all legal procedures»»»
Switzerland talks enter tough phase after Trump renews threats against Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to withd»»»
South Korea ex-minister gets 25 years for role in martial law disaster: Yonhap
SEOUL: A court sentenced a former South Korean justice minister on Monday to 25 years in prison for his role in ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief and disastrous declaration of martial law in 2024. Park Sung-jae was found guilty of involvement in “insurrection,” the Yonhap news agency reported from»»»
QF, QNB Group announce partnership to rename World Cup venue
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation and QNB Group have signed an agreement that will see one of Qatar’s most iconic sporting venues renamed the QNB Education City Stadium. Located at the heart of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Education City, the stadium will carry the name under a five-year agreement between t»»»
Sheikh Thani bin Ali appointed member of CRCICA Board of Trustees
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber announced the appointment of Sheikh Dr. Thani bin Ali Al Thani, Vice-Chairman of QICCA’s Board of Directors, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cairo Regional Centre for International Comm»»»
Lech Walesa - decorated with National Order of Star of Romania in the Grand Cross degree
President Nicusor Dan conferred the National Order of the Star of Romania in the degree of Grand Cross on former Polish President Lech Walesa.''Considering the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, as a sign of high appreciation for the exceptional merits in consolidating and deepening Roman»»»
USR National Bureau votes for Dominic Fritz to remain party leader
Save Romania Union (USR)'s National Bureau voted unanimously on Friday for Dominic Fritz to remain party president.The decision came after Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice on Thursday upheld a ruling by the National Integrity Agency (ANI), which found Fritz guilty of an administrative »»»
Case of 75: Trial to continue behind closed doors - | 24.KG
At the hearing of Letter of 75 case, the court decided to hold the rest of the trial behind closed doors. This is due to the planned questioning of classified witnesses, whose identities and testimony are not subject to disclosure. However, the defendant in the case, former Deputy Minister of Inter»»»
Messi eyes history as Argentina seek knockout spot against Austria
Doha, Qatar: When Argentina face Austria today, the world champions will not only be chasing a second consecutive victory that could secure control of Group J, but their captain could also become the first player to score 17 goals in World Cup history. The two nations meet in Dallas for their secon»»»
Petrofac UAE staff receive 70% dues after months of uncertainty
Dubai: Former Petrofac employees in the UAE have received a major portion of their outstanding dues, ending months of uncertainty for staff who were laid off with little notice after the company’s offshore wind contract setback pushed the group into crisis. Sign up for our daily business newsletter»»»
Ageless Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights
LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi and World Cup holders Argentina face Austria in Dallas on Monday with the Argentine great needing one more goal to rewrite the record books. Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals when scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 »»»
Qatar expands scholarships for priority fields
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is strengthening its efforts to develop a highly skilled national workforce through its Government Domestic Scholarship Programme, which offers fully funded study opportunities and monthly stipends of up to QR10,000 for students pursuing priority academic disciplines aligned with»»»
European Union places €200m to fund Egypt’s water sector
Ambassador James Moran, Head of the European Union Delegation to Egypt, stressed on the union’s commitment to provide long-term support to Egypt’s water sector and reform programmes. Moran noted out that EU allocated €200m of funds to improve the water sector in compliance with Egypt’s developmenta»»»
One experiment with drugs can end in prison, Sharjah Police warn
Sharjah: A single experiment with drugs can quickly lead to addiction, isolation and prison, Sharjah Police have warned in a powerful awareness video targeting young people. The video follows the story of a young man who believed he could try drugs without consequences, only to see his life spiral »»»
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history
Vancouver: Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. New Zealand players react after the 1-3 loss. Alex Grimm/Getty Images/AFP Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt»»»
Salah leads second-half turnaround as Egypt clinch maiden World Cup win
RIYADH: It was not the start Egypt had hoped for after an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A stalemate earlier in the day between Iran and Belgium meant a victory against the All Whites would launch the Pharaohs to the top of Group G. Yet, the e»»»
Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Egypt makes history as Saudi Arabia, Tunisia falter
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt’s scorers after »»»
Kazakh woman convicted of drug trafficking extradited from Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General’s Office extradited a Kazakh woman from Kyrgyzstan to enforce a court sentence handed down 16 years ago, under which she was convicted of smuggling and trafficking large quantities of narcotic substances. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kazakhstan, th»»»
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history
VANCOUVER: Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt’s scorers after Finn Surman had given New Zealand the lead after 15 minut»»»
Ex-Polish PM Miller says Ukraine should return MiGs and tanks amid honor row
Ukrainian officials protesting Warsaw’s revocation of Vladimir Zelensky’s state honor should also return the military equipment supplied by Poland, including MiG fighter jets and tanks, former Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller has said. “Since everyone is so eager to return what they received, le»»»
New guidelines on doctors’ social media use to be published
A position paper on the ethical aspects of doctors’ social media use and public online health communication has been completed and will be published this week, the health minister announced on his Facebook page. “I believe that the quality of public discourse can also be shaped through communicatio»»»