Damascus, June 16 (SANA) Syrian Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Basel Abdul Hannan held talks with a delegation of Egyptian business leaders and investors on Tuesday on opportunities to expand industrial cooperation and launch joint investment projects, including plans for a large-scale ind»»»

Egypt has unveiled a strategic plan to localize 23 high-priority industries. The initiative, announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, is set to turbocharge Egypt’s economic engine by tapping into locally available raw materials and reinforcing the c»»»

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced the inclusion of four additional higher education institutions (HEIs) in its Automatic Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications initiative, bringing the total number of participating institutions to 42. This step »»»

​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) officially opened a Maternal Support Room at its main headquarters for female employees, reinforcing its commitment to promoting maternal and child health and fostering a supportive workplace environment for women. The room was inaugurated during an event title»»»

DOHA His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has affirmed the State of Qatar’s commitment to promoting peace, stability and international cooperation following his participation in the Group of Seven Summit. In a post on X, HH the Amir said his participation in t»»»

Dubai: A Dubai-based Russian real estate broker has become the latest dollar millionaire after winning the top prize in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held at Dubai International Airport. Vitalli Gamaiunov, a 37-year-old Russian national who has lived in Dubai for the past four yea»»»

One of Hungary’s largest media companies, Mediaworks Hungary Zrt., has embarked on a major restructuring of its operations, in a move that could mark one of the most significant shifts in the domestic media landscape in recent years. The company announced on Monday that, as part of a portfolio over»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index rose 0.45 percent on Tuesday to close at 11,145.55. The blue-chip MT30 index gained 0.62 percent to 1,488.54, while the Nomu Parallel Market advanced 1.03 percent to 23,221.15. Trading turnover on the main market reached SR4.65 billion ($1.24»»»

Arab Finance: Tourist arrivals to Egypt increased by 4% between January and the first week of June despite regional tensions and challenges facing the global travel industry, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy revealed. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Egyptian Tourism »»»

The UN-backed Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic will on Tuesday, with foreign judges, begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé over crimes against humanity. Bozizé, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels,»»»

Berlin, June 16 (SANA) Syria’s chargé d’affaires in Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, held talks with Clemens Hach, the German Foreign Office’s director for the Middle East and North Africa, on ways to strengthen cooperation between Syria and Germany, the Syrian Embassy in Berlin said on Tuesday. The »»»

A total of 3,495 people of retirement age work in the Defence Ministry system, Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said in a written response to Democratic Bulgaria MP Martin Dimitrov, published on the National Assembly’s website on Tuesday. The data are valid as of April 2026. In response to the MP’s reques»»»

The European Union and the United States on Tuesday gave a final sign off to a long awaited tariff deal as the EU seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations. The deal puts the bloc well on track to meet Trump's July 4 deadline and defuse his threat of new tariffs o»»»

A comparative study of parliamentary pay across Europe shows that Bulgarian MPs receive salaries that are among the highest in relation to the national minimum wage. In Bulgaria, the ratio stands at roughly 6.8 times the minimum wage, placing the country at the top of this specific indicator in Eur»»»

The government introduced a new digital transparency platform called SIGMA, presented at the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vassilev. The system was developed as a public tool for monitoring public procurement and is pos»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye does not want an extension of the existing Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement under current conditions, a senior Turkish official said, after Baghdad asked Ankara to extend it for at least a year ‌to allow time for ‌more talks. The decades-old Turkiye-Iraq Crude Oil ‌Pipeline ⁠Agr»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem sent a letter of gratitude to the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf over Iran’s support to Lebanon. “Words fail to adequately express our profound gratitude for your strong and supportive positions »»»

Fireworks go off as America's Justin Gaethje celebrates after defeating Georgia's Ilia Topuria during UFC Freedom 250 mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in the early morning hours Monday. Pool photo by Saul Loeb/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The FBI said it blocked»»»

Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched a new edition of the “Hukoomi” platform as part of Qatar's ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and achieve the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. The platform is the first outcome of the "Digital»»»

ConflictsPakistanPakistan raises defense spending amid regional conflictsShakoor RaheemThe sharp defense spending hike highlights lessons Pakistan has learned from recent conflicts with India and a growing focus on new warfare technologies, regardless of economic constraints imposed by the IMF. htt»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Labour government on Tuesday raised objections over a proposed private rescue of Thames Water, increasing the prospect of the country’s biggest water supplier being nationalized. Heavily-indebted Thames, which supplies about 16 million homes and businesses in London and elsewhere »»»

GENEVA: Almost 2.4 million refugees will need resettling next year, the United Nations said on Tuesday, at a time when a number of countries have slashed resettlement spots. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, warned of a dire shortage of options for such refugees, who cannot return home and face risks i»»»

DHAKA: When the FIFA World Cup started last week, it became one of the year’s most anticipated moments in Bangladesh’s Rohingya camps, especially for children, to whom it gives a rare connection to a world beyond the refugee settlement. Watching matches with their favorite players and taking part i»»»

HARARE: A freight train struck a bus at a level crossing in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, killing at least nine people including two children, police and rail authorities said. The crash occurred at a railway crossing in Triangle, a sugar-producing town in the country’s south, according to police. National »»»

Plamen Veselinov Todorov was appointed director of the Public Financial Inspection Agency (PFIA) at Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev’s proposal, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday. Todorov has extensive experience in public financial inspection and law, gained over many y»»»

Berlin: Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann while working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup. Former Liverpool manager Klopp has been employed as a TV pundit alongside former Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Tuesday a visit to Belgrade by her Slovenian counterpart Zoran Stevanovic was important for bilateral relations, Serbia's EU path, as well as regional cooperation. At a joint press conference after a meeting with Stevanovic, Brnabic thanked »»»

Egypt announced its return to football’s biggest stage with an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium, producing one of the most disciplined and mature performances by the Pharaohs in recent World Cup history and reinforcing hopes of a first-ever progression beyond the group stage. Facing one of Europ»»»

Washington: US law enforcement disrupted a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by US President Donald Trump and other top officials over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday. “Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department»»»

An Egyptian pharmacist and his three children were killed on Tuesday when their car overturned on a desert highway in the southern province of Minya, security and local media reports said. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene near the town of Deir Mawas on the Eastern Desert Road after r»»»

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region in a phone call on Tuesday, focusing on the political and military situation related to the memorandum of understanding signed between the Unit»»»

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has taken to Substack to accuse the British government of infecting the UK with “deep anti-white racism.” He also published damning racism and crime statistics in an essay, much of which would have been previously unspeakable. Farage announced his migration to the plat»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s media sector recorded strong revenue growth in 2025, led by booming gaming and cinema industries, as government incentives and regulatory measures continued to attract investment and support the country’s expanding creative economy. The National Media Authority (NMA) on Tuesday ann»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, in partnership with the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, held a two-day training program in Aden governorate for personnel from the nation’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology. The program, wh»»»

Dallas, United States: Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World Cup. Hydration breaks last just a total of six minutes during a match, but they stand accused of fundamentally changing the nature of football at the sport's »»»

TUNIS, June 16, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisian startup Bako Motors announced that it has obtained the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) certification and homologation, becoming the first Tunisian electric vehicle manufacturer to receive this international...»»»

Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they’re going for one more. A doubles wild card invi»»»

MOSCOW: Turkiye is worried by a recent uptick in attacks on civilians in the Ukraine war, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow. Turkiye is casting itself as a potential peacemaker between Moscow and Kyiv, seeking to bring the four-year war that has killed hundreds o»»»

WASHINGTON: US law enforcement disrupted a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by US President Donald Trump and other top officials over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday. “Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department»»»

June 15 (UPI) -- A bright fireball illuminated the night sky over several states, including Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, South Carolina and Texas. The American Meteor Society said the fireball was spotted just after 10:30 p.m. CDT on Sunday, with reports coming in from at least 15 states, includin»»»

CAIRO — Gold surged above $4,300 an ounce following the announcement of a US-Iran peace agreement, as investors rapidly reassessed the outlook for inflation, interest rates and global economic growth after months of geopolitical turmoil. The rally initially appeared counterintuitive. Traditionally,»»»

JEDDAH: A $1 billion refinery expansion in Bangladesh, major rail links in Turkiye and Uganda, and renewable energy projects in Africa are among the initiatives backed by a $2.8 billion financing package approved by the Islamic Development Bank. The funding was signed off by the bank’s Board of Exe»»»

Washington, United States: US law enforcement disrupted a potential attack on a UFC event at the White House attended by US President Donald Trump and other top officials, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a»»»

Atlanta: The man who stymied powerhouse Spain at the World Cup here Monday walked onto the pitch as a 40-year-old journeyman, two weeks away from the expiration of his contract at a second-tier Portuguese club. Josimar Dias - best known by his nickname, Vozinha - and his Cape Verde teammates were m»»»

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories: A young Gazan girl twirls across the floor of a dressmaker's shop, her white dress billowing around her as a shy smile spreads across her face. Trimmed with delicate tulle and topped with a soft veil, the dress looks fit for a celebration. Few would guess that p»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Turkiye have agreed to ensure security in the Black Sea region amid Kiev's provocations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We agreed to closely cooperate on security issues in the Black Sea region, as well as in the Caucasus, the Middle East, and»»»

A true crisis in the country's budget happened in 1997, whereas the current situation is entirely manageable, and claims about the poor state of public finances are being used to justify taking on large debts without any real justification, Martin Dimitrov, MP of Democratic Bulgaria, told journalis»»»

Arab Finance: Kuwait-based Urbnlanes Development is seeking to acquire a 430-feddan land plot in Ras El Hekma on Egypt's North Coast for EGP 7 billion ($135 million), Asharq Business reported, citing two informed sources. The developer intends to develop a tourism project on the land plot, includin»»»

TBILISI - On the second day of his official visit to Georgia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili to discuss further advancement of Serbia-Georgia relations through strengthening of parliamentary cooperation and more frequent exchanges at all levels, an»»»