Bill Gates said on Wednesday he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to the disgraced financier. Gates said he should never have met Epstein a»»»

LONDON: Wimbledon’s prize money pot has been increased by 20 percent to a tournament-record figure of £64.2 million ($85.7 million). All England Club chiefs revealed the substantial cash boost for players during a pre-tournament press conference on Thursday. The Wimbledon singles’ champions will no»»»

Here in France, outrage over the apparent failure to stop the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The suspect – a 41-year-old father of one of her schoolmates – had previously been flagged over suspected paedophile offences but was never questioned. We'll ask what went wrong and examine why a strin»»»

Tunis, June 11 (TAP) — Light rain is expected in the morning over the central regions, with passing clouds over the rest of the country. During the afternoon, cloud cover will gradually become denser over the western parts of central and southern...»»»

Tunis, June 11, 2026 (TAP) — The German–Tunisian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, in partnership with the Tunisian Automobile Association, held an international conference titled “Industrial Innovation Day” on June 4 in Tunis, focusing on major...»»»

Dubai: A new incident involving an Indian vessel has been reported off the coast of Shinas port in Oman, with details still being verified. The Indian Embassy in Muscat said it is closely tracking the situation and coordinating with local authorities to gather full information. The embassy shared o»»»

Equity Market Retreats as Treasury-Bill Demand Highlights Confidence in Egypt’s Macroeconomic Outlook Cairo — Egyptian equities posted their sharpest decline in weeks on Wednesday as widespread selling pressure erased much of the market’s recent gains, even as foreign investors continued to increas»»»

There is a unified position of the entire Government to use all mechanisms at the European level to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine, said Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova at a briefing after a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye Hakan Fidan. Petrova »»»

By the end of the summer, 80 centres for the elderly will be ready, with funding for their renovation secured through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nataliya Efremova said. She officially opened a residential care home for the elderly in the village »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of the Republic of the Philippines HE Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the victims of the earthquake that struck the southern Philippines, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

RIYADH: Completed debt offerings reached SR16.13 billion ($4.29 billion) in Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2026, marking an annual rise of 22 percent according to the Capital Market Authority’s quarterly statistical bulletin. The figure for the first three months of the year also represented »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday evening Serbia had successfully resolved all outstanding issues with Hungary's MOL regarding its acquisition of a Russian-majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS and that compromise had been reache»»»

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the body responsible for monitoring the Strait of Hormuz, has announced the full closure of the strategic waterway until further notice, citing rising regional tensions and recent military developments. In a statement issued on Thursday, the authority linke»»»

June 11 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran traded attacks Wednesday night for a second straight day with American forces hitting multiple military, surveillance and radar installations in southern Iran and Iran hitting back at its Persian Gulf neighbors. U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy asse»»»

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the repeated hostile Iranian attacks against the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. In a statement issued on Thursday, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi s»»»

Kuwait: The State of Kuwait strongly condemned the latest Iranian attack, stating that the repeated incidents reflect a systematic aggressive approach. Kuwaiti foreign ministry said, in a statement, the attacks violate Kuwait's sovereignty, breach international law and the UN Charter, and undermine»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondents in southern Lebanon report two Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Shoukin, Habboush, Kfar Joz in Nabatieh district »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 17:30 on Wednesday 10-06-2026 the newly established Nemer Al-Jamal site with a swarm of loitering d»»»

Saudi Arabia condemned on Thursday overnight Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, and called for renewed negotiations under Pakistani and Qatari mediation to end the Middle East war. In a statement, the Saudi foreign ministry called for "de-escalation and restraint, urging all parties to »»»

Electro-Alfa International (BVB: EAI), a leading Romanian manufacturer of electrical equipment and provider of EPC and IT services, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has completed the acquisition of SPIACT Craiova and Electro Alfa CM (Metal Fabrications). The two acquisitions, worth over EUR »»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaSpaceX IPO holds both promise and perilSrinivas MazumdaruElon Musk’s rocket and AI company presents potential for investors. But its futuristic, unproven plans also carry significant financial risks. https://p.dw.com/p/5F9CkSpaceX's ultimate goal is to colonize and e»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile missile and drone attacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cli»»»

Dubai: What does it take to build a stronger, more inclusive society? For Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA), the answer is to invest in people, empower communities, and turn vision into measurable impact. That approach has now earned the authority four prestigious awards from the Dubai »»»

In recent years, Romanian industries, especially light industry, have been supported by European funds as well as state aid. All these sources of financing represent a strategic opportunity to modernise the national economy and strengthen local production capabilities. In the current geopolitical c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Temperatures in the country will range between 31°C and 45°C this weekend, with a slight possibility of dust on Saturday, June 13, 2026, stated the Qatar Meteorology Department in its weekend weather forecast. The department said winds will be 5-18 knots, northwesterly to northeasterly»»»

RIYADH: Saudi investors’ trading in US stocks through financial institutions licensed by the Capital Market Authority grew during the first quarter of this year, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth. According to the financial analysis unit of Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper, base»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters confronted an “Israeli” Hermes 450 (Zik) drone in the skies over the Iqlim Al-Tuffah region at 10:45 on Thursda»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Thursday in Belgrade with Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood Gert Jan Koopman to discuss Serbia's further progress on the EU path and fulfilment of commitments from its acce»»»

Dubai: An Indian-origin financier living a luxury lifestyle of private jets, designer clothing and high-end cars has been arrested in the United States on allegations that he defrauded a bank out of nearly $100 million by falsifying insurance records and misleading lenders. Mahender Makhijani, 44, »»»

HEADLINES The leading topics in Bulgaria's print and online media on Thursday are the government's consumer basket initiative, presented as a measure to address rising prices and broader economic policy, the decision to suspend further military assistance to Ukraine, and the results of this year's »»»

A ceremonial send-off of Ak-Buura River water took place in Osh as part of the regional Caravan of Unity project dedicated to the 6th World Nomad Games, which will be held in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. Osh Mayor Zhanar Akayev, municipal employees, and city residents participated in the event. In preparati»»»

Israel is expected to approve on ‌Thursday the allocation of 1 billion shekels ($337.8 million) to build new settlements and connect them to infrastructure in the occupied West Bank, Israeli anti-settlement group Peace Now said. The plan is being promoted by Israel's far-right finance minister Beza»»»

On a blustery but thankfully dry Sunday, June 7, the 12 captains of teams in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2026 assembled on Waterloo Bridge, London. The event was termed a carnival and was followed by a press conference in a less windswept venue nearby. There, for the purpose of two consecutive questi»»»

MUZAFFARABAD: Pakistani soldiers offered funeral prayers on Thursday over the coffins of security personnel killed in a helicopter crash that left no survivors in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Soldiers in military fatigues joined dozens of local residents at the ceremony in the city of Muzaffaraba»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes stage airstrikes targeting residential buildings in the towns of Abbasiyeh and Toura in Tyre district: Al-Manar reporter »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in Western Bekaa reports casualties in Israeli drone strikes on Suhmor and Mashghara 11-06-2026 13:13 PM Latest News»»»

Vazrazhdane MP Angel Georgiev on Thursday accused prosecutors of pursuing a politically motivated case against him after Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova requested the continuation of criminal proceedings related to allegations that he assaulted a protected public official. Speaking to rep»»»

Iranian Foreign Ministry denounced US’ latest act of aggression against the Islamic Republic, warning that Washington would be to blame for the grave consequences of its warmongering. In a statement released on Thursday, the ministry said the recent US’ illegal and criminal attacks have rendered th»»»

The National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan OJSC has deployed a network of charging stations for electric vehicles in major settlements and along key roads across the country. According to the company’s press service, the project aims to create convenient conditions for owners of eco-friendly trans»»»

Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawy announced the complete settlement of outstanding payments to oil and gas investment partners, bringing them down to zero for the first time in years, after reaching US$ 6.1 billion in June 2024. These payments are not merely a financ»»»

Through various EU mechanisms, Bulgaria has received just over EUR 203 million for aid provided to Ukraine, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told reporters on Thursday. Not all of these funds go to the Bulgarian Army's modernization, because nearly half of them have been used to offset the deficit»»»

The ruling party, Progressive Bulgaria, has submitted a bill of amendments to the National Service for Protection (NSP) Act that will allow again the NSP to drive members of the President's administration. The bill can be viewed on Parliament's website. NSP provided transport services to the Presid»»»

Iran's new body overseeing the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday confirmed a complete closure order for the strategic waterway until further notice, after the Revolutionary Guards announced the move overnight. "Due to the tensions caused by the aggression of the American forces in the region and the ann»»»

Denpasar, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities arrested an Australian fugitive hiding in the lavatory of a private jet as it was about to take off from the resort island of Bali, officials said Thursday. Officers rushed onboard the plane after the pilot was ordered to return from the runway to the VIP»»»

New York: New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff. The tournament -- co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States -- begins Thursday and the final will be played next month at the MetLife Stadium, r»»»

RIYADH: Tourism revenues in Egypt recorded an annual rise of 14.9 percent during the first nine months of the fiscal year, reaching approximately $14.4 billion, the country’s prime minister revealed. Speaking at a weekly cabinet meeting Mostafa Madbouly also revealed remittances from Egyptians work»»»

Hezbollah launched drones at Israel on Wednesday and Thursday, Israel's Foreign Ministry said, as it accused the group of serving Iran's interests. "Yesterday evening and again this morning, the Iranian terror regime's proxy, Hezbollah, launched drones at Israel from Lebanon, in (a) blatant violati»»»

Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 12 people on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese citizens to join Israel's fight against Hezbollah. A border town said two municipal employees detained by Israeli forces were later releas»»»

A plenary session of the National Assembly is held in Seoul on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap The National Assembly on Thursday launched formal procedures for a potential parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages reported during last week's local elections, with requests for the probe submitted »»»

Construction of a dormitory for 1,100 students on the campus of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University in Bishkek has been suspended following the discovery of violations of urban planning legislation. According to the State Department for Architecture and Construction Supervision under the Ministry of Co»»»