London: Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in three months on Monday, June 15, 2026, following the declaration of a preliminary agreement to end the war in the Middle East and resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell USD 4.47, or 5.1 percent, to USD 82.86 per bar»»»

Hungary is set for a spell of largely sunny, settled weather this week, with daytime temperatures rising steadily and the first heatwave of the year taking hold. By Sunday afternoon, highs are expected to reach between 32C and 37C. Despite the sunshine, isolated showers and thunderstorms may still »»»

Egypt is pursuing a dual-track energy strategy aimed at restoring domestic natural gas production growth while strengthening its position as the Eastern Mediterranean’s leading gas processing and export hub. The Ministry of Petroleum is targeting an additional 120 million cubic feet of natural gas »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has won the international arbitration on the rights of coastal state in the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. "Today, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague announced the final decision on the 10-year arb»»»

The "Islamabad Agreement" was built in Pakistan, not signed there. But the diplomatic credit stays with Islamabad. Diplomatic circles already call it the "Islamabad Agreement" — even though the final US-Iran ceasefire signing is taking place outside Pakistan. Why? Because the deal was built in Paki»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi art has found a new audience with “Refusal,” an audiovisual installation by Saudi artist Abdulrahman Hamdi which is being displayed on the facade of the iconic The Mart in Chicago. ART on THE MART is an exhibition engaging the building’s monumental architecture as a fixed, enduring su»»»

Dubai: A fragile US-Iran framework agreement aimed at halting hostilities has been hailed by President Donald Trump as a diplomatic breakthrough — but key elements of the deal remain disputed, with uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and enforcement mechanisms. »»»

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the arson attack on diplomatic vehicles belonging to the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje, the Ministry said in a statement published on its website on Monday. The Ministry strongly condemns this demonstrative act of aggression, which endangered the heal»»»

Jakarta: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish political consultations between the two countries' foreign ministries. The first round of political consultation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the »»»

VILLEPINTE, France: A dozen Israeli company stands were shut down Monday at a major international defense and security exhibition held outside Paris, sparking outrage from authorities in Israel. Tensions have persisted in French-Israeli relations, with France recognizing Palestinian statehood last »»»

JEDDAH: The Red Sea Film Foundation has extended the application deadline for the sixth edition of the 48-hour film challenge to July 4. This will give more young Saudi citizens and residents the opportunity to take part in the initiative aimed at discovering and supporting emerging filmmakers. Org»»»

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that no funds would be released to Iran in exchange for signing an agreement to ​halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz and that text of the framework deal would be shared this week.In an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America” program, Va»»»

A judge who is turning 99 years old on Saturday is seeking to have her suspension lifted but the U.S. Supreme Court is passing on taking up her case. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- A judge who is turning 99 years old on Saturday is seeking to have her suspension lif»»»

President Iliana Iotova has signed a decree appointing the members of Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC), as nominated by the parties and coalitions represented in the 52nd National Assembly, the President’s press service said on Monday. Effective June 23, 2026, the composition of the Cen»»»

Beijing: China welcomed the announcement of an agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and Iran, which included a permanent ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. "China hopes that the United States and Iran will sign the first-phase MoU o»»»

Jakarta The State of Qatar and the Republic of Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish political consultations between the two countries' foreign ministries. The first round of political consultation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the R»»»

Share: Photo-U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon arrival for meetings at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Benjamin Netanyahu bet that his joint war alongside Donald Trump would toppl»»»

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has announced a new Law on Maritime Facilities and Floating Units aimed at strengthening maritime safety and regulating related activities. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The law sets out a comprehensive legal fra»»»

The agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran has drawn widespread international support, with governments and international organisations hailing it as a major diplomatic breakthrough that could help reduce tensions in the Middle East, safeguard global tra»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 15: Papers discuss the US-Iran "truce of convenience". According to the Israeli paper Haaretz, Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is humiliated by Donald Trump. The US president has just turned 80, but is "really uncomfortable with ageing". Finally, could Gwyneth Paltrow get ca»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet US President Donald Trump over dinner at the Palace of Versailles following the G7 summit of leading industrialised nations, which will take place next week in French lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains. The dinnerWednesday will mark the 250th »»»

Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters "unhappy". Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to p»»»

An unknown individual set fire on June 15, 2026, to two vehicles belonging to the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Skopje, in an incident that has triggered a sharp diplomatic response from Sofia and renewed concerns over security in North Macedonia. Photo: BGNES According to initial informa»»»

Delyan Peevski has carried out a major reshuffle of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leadership, removing several senior figures from the party’s top bodies following a meeting of the Central Council, according to an official statement. The changes affect both the Central Executive Commit»»»

Arlington, United States: Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was "Japanese culture" to tidy up after themselves. Spectators stayed behind after the 2-2 draw to make sure they left the stadium as they found it, metic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met Monday with Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar, HE Arman Issagaliyev. Discussion during the meeting addressed the two countries' bilateral relations and means to bolster them in the a»»»

Riyadh Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met in Riyadh with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HE Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim El Khereiji on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relation»»»

It’s up to the Americans to control Israel otherwise the whole deal would blow up, veteran war correspondent and political analyst Elijah J. Magnier told Sputnik. Looking after Israel will be “a difficult task” for Trump now that Iran accepted US and mediators’ concessions that the Islamic Republic»»»

In May 2026, Bulgaria registered no monthly inflation, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The Consumer Price Index showed a flat month-on-month reading, while annual inflation stood at 6.9 percent. The NSI also reported that inflation since the beginning of the year, m»»»

MP Hussein al-Hajj Hassan on Monday said that Hezbollah and Speaker Nabih Berri have been informed by Iran that Israeli withdrawal is included within the "framework of the agreement" with the U.S. and that "its details will be discussed soon." "If the Israeli army does not withdraw, we will have a »»»

There are absolutely no problems with the state treasury and it is not empty, representatives of Continue the Change said at a press conference at the Bulgarian News Agency's National Press Club in Shumen on Monday. The event was attended by party Chair Assen Vassilev, Deputy Chair Nikolay Denkov, »»»

Doha Qatari diplomacy, in close coordination with several international and regional parties, succeeded in narrowing the gaps and bringing the viewpoints closer between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, leading to the formulation of initial understandings, culminating i»»»

Marius Borg Hoiby has been found guilty of two counts of rape and other charges and sentenced to four years in prison. Hoiby is the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit but is not a member of the royal family. File Photo by Lise Aserud/EPA June 15 (UPI) -- Marius Borg Hoiby has been found gui»»»

Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion of all works under the seventh phase of its Western Areas Road Improvement Project, marking another step in the country's efforts to enhance transport infrastructure and connectivity. The project forms part of Ashghal's wider st»»»

The Shura Council on Monday welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran on a memorandum of understanding aimed at resolving outstanding issues between the two countries, while also adopting a comprehensive set of recommendations to tackle childhood obes»»»

TBILISI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is on a three-day visit to Georgia, met on Monday in Tbilisi with President Mikheil Kavelashvili to discuss crucial issues for the relations between the two countries, noting that Serbia remained committed to building a partnership based on trust, m»»»

SYDNEY: Australia’s federal police said Monday they are investigating claims of abuse by Israeli officials made by citizens who were detained following the interception of their Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month. Some members of a group of Australian activists have alleged they were subjected to “»»»

Share: In a statement, the National Liberal Party called on the Lebanese state to “take a decisive and immediate step to completely sever diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.” The party noted that “this urgent demand aims to put an end to a long history of infringements on sovere»»»

London, June 15 (SANA) Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in three months following announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi regarding a preliminary agreement to end the war and resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, »»»

June 15 (UPI) -- Fox announced Monday an agreement to buy Roku -- a producer of streaming devices and services -- for $22 billion. The two companies entered a definitive agreement in which Fox will acquire Roku for $160 per share in a combination of cash ($96 per share) and Fox stock (0.97 shares p»»»

Dubai: For millions living in the UAE, the US-Iran peace deal has landed with a mix of relief and cautious hope, the kind that makes people think less about geopolitics and more about stability and tomorrow. In a region that has lived with uncertainty for months, the development is not just about t»»»

Tunis, June 15, 2026 (TAP) — The closing ceremony of the "Savoirs Éco" (We Speak Economy) will take place on June 19, 2026, in Tunis. The event will present the project’s main outcomes as well as its future outlook.Launched in October 2023 at the...»»»

JEDDAH: Shipping companies operating in the Red Sea are moving toward expanding their fleets, container capacity, and shipping routes amid heightened operational pressure on Saudi Arabia’s western coast ports, as maritime traffic in the Gulf remains disrupted due to geopolitical tensions in the Str»»»

RIYADH: The Qiddiya Investment Company announced on Monday plans for a 33,000-capacity National Tennis Centre — a world-class sports and entertainment landmark that will position Saudi Arabia as a future hub for international tennis, local grassroots participation and year-round community play. Loc»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam hoped Monday that the ceasefire agreement reached by the U.S. and Iran will succeed in "ending this war and halting the killing, destruction, displacement and all the other tragedies and suffering inflicted upon the Lebanese people." "I extend my sincere gratitude to all »»»

Kuwait International Airport has announced the limited resumption of operations for Gulf, Arab and international airlines through Terminal 4. The decision was confirmed by the Public Authority of Civil Aviation in a statement carried by KUNA on Sunday. The authority said coordination will be carrie»»»

"Movement for Rights and Freedoms [MRF] leader Delyan Peevski made changes to the structure and line-up of the party's Central Operative Bureau at a regular meeting of the Central Council on Monday," the MRF said in a press release. "The proposed changes respond to an analysis of the condition of t»»»

BELGRADE - The Tanjug News agency signed on Monday in Belgrade a contract on inter-agency cooperation with Israel's TPS-IL news agency. The contract was signed by Tacno d o o Director General Jovana Joksimovic and TPS-IL Director Amotz Eyal. The signing was also attended by Israeli Ambassador to Be»»»

A seven-year-old boy from Kodur in Malappuram district has died of shigellosis while undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, marking Kerala’s fourth shigella-related death this year. According to media reports, the child, identified as Arjav, a Class II student of Malappuram AUP»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index remained steady on Monday, losing just 8.56 points, or 0.08 percent, to close at 11,095.86. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.5 billion ($1.73 billion), as 165 of the stocks advanced and 88 retreated. The Kingdom’s parallel mark»»»