Marine turtle protection: TunSea issues important guidelines
Tunis , June 15 (TAP)- TunSea, an association for participatory science, has issued new public guidelines in response to a rise in reports of marine turtles being trapped in fishing nets or plastic waste along Tunisian coasts.The organization...»»»
Israeli strike targets car in Kfartebnit near 'yellow line'
An Israeli drone targeted Monday a car in the southern town of Kfartebnit near the Israeli-designated "Yellow Line", where Israeli troops remain despite the announced of a U.S.-Iran deal. Israeli figures slammed on Monday the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, inclu»»»
In Pictures: Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle
US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a highly unusual White House spectacle, hosting a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn just hours after announcing a memorandum of understanding with Iran, in a made-for-television display blending politics, sport and patriotic pageantry. US Presi»»»
Middle East live: Lebanese army urges residents of border villages to wait before going home
The Lebanese army Monday asked displaced residents to delay their return to villages along the border with Israel for “their own safety,” despite the memorandum between Washington and Tehran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced earlier that Israeli ground forces would remain in land they»»»
Isreal to stay ‘indefinitely’ in lands seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says defence minister
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israeli ground forces would remain in land they hold in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, potentially challenging a memorandum of understanding announced a day earlier between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Israel’s defence ministe»»»
Bahrain jails 12 defendants for 10 years over support for Iranian attacks
Dubai: Bahrain has sentenced 12 defendants to 10 years in prison after convicting them in a series of cases involving support for treacherous Iranian attacks against the kingdom, according to the Public Prosecution. The rulings were issued on Monday by the High Criminal Court in 11 separate cases t»»»
US lawmaker slams Trump’s Iran deal as ‘surrender’ after $100 billion war
US President Donald Trump’s looming Iran peace deal looks like a “surrender document” and fails to deliver anything America did not have before the war, Democratic congressman Seth Moulton has said. The comments come after Trump announced on Saturday that a peace framework would be signed the next »»»
Putin envoy accuses Starmer of using tanker seizure to distract from UK migrant crisis
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of using the seizure of a supposed Russian-linked vessel to distract from domestic problems. In a post on X on Sunday, Starmer announced that UK forces intercepted a tanker involved in ‘shadow fleet’ operations, which allegedl»»»
Restored Mihai Eminescu Memorial Plaque Unveiled in Front of Romanian Embassy in Sofia
A restored memorial plaque featuring a bas-relief of national poet Mihai Eminescu was unveiled in front of the Romanian Embassy in Sofia. Attending the ceremony were Romania's Ambassador Brandusa Predescu, Moldova's Ambassador Emil Jacota, Sofia Deputy Mayor for Culture and Tourism Irina Dakova, Sl»»»
Foster Care Challenges, Opportunities Discussed at BTA Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo
Representatives of various institutions, foster parents, and social workers discussed foster care issues at the BTA National Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo on Monday. They gathered as part of the national joint initiative of BTA and the Social Assistance Agency (SAA), "Foster Me". Angela Doseva, Dire»»»
Qatar real estate trading reaches $473m in May
RIYADH: Real estate trading on contracts registered with the Qatari government reached 1.73 billion Qatari riyals ($473.29 million) in May, an annual drop of 31.3 percent. According to the analytical real estate bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice, the municipalities of Doha, Al Rayyan, and »»»
Access Asia - Japan's love-hate relationship with bears
This week, a town north of Tokyo shut down nearly 100 schools following a spate of bear sightings. In another Japanese town last week, a bear attacked four people, opened a water tap and unlatched a window to escape a building it had been trapped in. So are bears becoming a bigger threat? FRANCE 24»»»
BR Cover Story | Tadeu Marroco, BAT: Leading the shift to smokeless
BAT is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and reduced-risk alternatives. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Tadeu Marroco, the company is accelerating its transition towards a predominantly smokeless business model, driven by science-backed innovation, digital t»»»
Impact’26 in Poznan: World leaders, AI challenges, and intellectual provocation
The two-day Impact’26 event in Poznan, Poland, brought together influential voices to debate the future of business, technology, and society. The numbers speak for themselves: over 7,000 participants, 650 speakers, 25 themed tracks, 9 stages, and a total of 94 hours of panel talks. At the opening, »»»
Moscow Calls West's Statements on Alleged Russian Attack on Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Fake News
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The statements by Kiev and western countries about the alleged Russian attack on the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra a "concocted fake news," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "The West, together with the Kiev regime, concocted another false news — a real f»»»
Webook sheds light on battle against fan exploitation
RIYADH: Ticket scarcity has long been accepted as a natural consequence of increasing demand for events, especially in Saudi Arabia, where rapid growth across multiple sectors has brought some of the world’s biggest sporting and entertainment events to the Kingdom. Webook.com has established itself»»»
The economy in the occupied West Bank is being dismantled, report says
RAMALLAH: The economy in the West Bank is teetering toward collapse as Israel maintains a web of restrictions that limit opportunities for Palestinians living under long-term military occupation, according to a new report from a leading conflict tracker. The International Crisis Group says that Isr»»»
Lebanese Army Urges Delay of Return to Southern Border Areas
In light of recent regional developments and reports of a potential ceasefire, the Lebanese Army command on Monday urged residents of southern border villages and towns to postpone their return, stressing the need to comply with military instructions for their safety. “The army command emphasizes t»»»
Saudi Arabia’s construction sector returns to growth territory in May
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction industry returned to expansion in May, marking a modest recovery after two months of contraction, driven by renewed growth in new work orders, an economy tracker showed. According to the latest Al Rajhi Capital Saudi Construction Index released by S&P Global, the»»»
German working-age population to shrink dramatically: study
Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday. Falling numbers of workers spell yet another challenge for Europe's struggling top economy, alr»»»
State Minister at Foreign Ministry meets Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Riyadh: State Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met today, June 15, 2026, in Riyadh with HE Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al Khereiji, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, they reviewe»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Artyoma Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic - MoD
The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Artyoma in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of the Yug [South] group of forces liberated the settlement of Artyoma in the Donetsk People's Republic," t»»»
All financing options: ING Bank Romania launches a new online experience for SMEs
Instead of gradually discovering available products, ING’s solution calculates all offers simultaneously and displays them transparently, along with the maximum amounts the company qualifies for. Furthermore, digital access is now available to companies owned by multiple individual shareholders. Fo»»»
Saudi Arabia signs 6 China deals, awards $506m housing projects
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has signed six agreements and memorandums of understanding with Chinese entities and awarded housing projects worth more than SR1.9 billion ($506 million) in Riyadh and Dammam. The deals, announced during an official Saudi visit to China running from June 13 to 16, cover invest»»»
Energy Minister meets Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources
Doha, Qatar: HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, met in Doha today, June 15, 2026, with HE Jung-Kwan Kim, the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Resources of the Republic of Korea. Discussions during the meeting dealt with energy relations and cooperation between Qatar»»»
Vucic arrives in Tbilisi, to meet with Kavelashvili
TBILISI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his wife Tamara arrived in Tbilisi on Monday. At the Tbilisi airport, they were welcomed by Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Miriam Kvrivishvili. During an official visit to Georgia, Vucic will meet with President Mikheil Kave»»»
Turkiye’s foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea
ANKARA: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkiye’s offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit to Moscow this week at which he will also discuss Black Sea shipping safety and the South Caucasus, a diplomatic source said on Monday. The visit on Tuesday and Wednesday comes ahe»»»
Stanford graduation disrupted as students walk out during Sundar Pichai speech over Israel deal
Dubai: Stanford University’s 2026 graduation ceremony was disrupted on Sunday when around 200 students walked out in protest as Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage, turning a celebration for thousands of graduates into a demonstration over the company’s ties to Israeli government contracts. As »»»
Visa and OpenAI develops an infrastructure that enables secure payments made through AI agents
The announcement comes as artificial intelligence is increasingly used for searching for information, comparing products, and making purchasing decisions. As these systems become capable of performing concrete actions, including purchases, there is a need for mechanisms to ensure transaction securi»»»
Britain announces full social media ban for children younger than 16 - UPI.com
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a televised news conference in Downing Street in London at which he unveiled plans to raise age at which children can access social media from 13 to 16, with the measure expected to become law in around 9 months. Photo by Jaimi Joy/EPA June 15 (UPI)»»»
Saudi Arabia Welcomes US-Iran Breakthrough, Calls for Lasting Hormuz Stability
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran to halt military operations and launch detailed negotiations within 60 days, with the goal of reaching a permanent accord. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the mediation efforts of Pakistan and Q»»»
Saudi foreign minister receives phone call from Iranian counterpart
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, received a telephone call on Monday from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. Prince Faisal expressed the Kingdom’s welcome for the agreement reached between Iran and the United States to end military operations and begin deta»»»
Qatar Customs Chairman meets GCC Secretary General
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the General Authority of Customs and President of the Executive Council of the Customs Union Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), HE Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal, met with Secretary General of the GCC, on HE Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi, Sunday morning at the headq»»»
US-Iran deal: When will oil prices fall?
BusinessIranUS-Iran deal: When will oil prices fall?Srinivas MazumdaruA US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease the global energy crunch, but oil prices and supplies may take months to stabilize as shipping restarts and infrastructure recovers. https://p.dw.com/p/5FPQ»»»
IMF is not Egypt’s only refuge, economist assures
Egyptian economist Mohamed Fouad predicted on Sunday that Egypt’s borrowing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will end with the conclusion of its current economic reform program. During a virtual interview with “al-Hekaya” (the story) program on MBC Masr, Fouad noted that the government ha»»»
Lebanese army warns residents of border villages to wait before returning
The army on Monday urged displaced residents to delay their return to southern border villages, hours after an agreement was announced between Washington and Tehran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. "The army command emphasizes the need for residents to delay returning to southern b»»»
That’s How South Lebanon Appeared after Ceasefire Announcement
Videos show South Lebanon after the ceasefire announcement pic.twitter.com/qgOdNbk25S — Al-Manar English (@manarenglish) June 15, 2026 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that a “peace deal” between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States has been reached. In a st»»»
Parliamentary Committee approves suspension of cremation permits until 2040 - | 24.KG
The Parliamentary Committee approved the suspension of cremation permits until 2040. The decision was made at a meeting of the Committee on Labor, Healthcare, Women’s and Social Affairs during a discussion of the draft law «On the Suspension of Article 24 of the Law on Burial and Funeral Services» »»»
Kyrgyzstan introduces temporary price regulation for fuel and lubricants - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted a resolution aimed at ensuring an uninterrupted supply of petroleum products to the domestic market, supporting importers, and implementing measures to curb rising fuel prices. According to Resolution No. 369 of May 25, 2026, «On Measures to S»»»
Man detained in Kadamdzhai over suspected 5.3 million soms fraud - | 24.KG
Police in Kadamdzhai district of Batken region have detained a man suspected of fraud involving the sale and purchase of vehicles. According to the regional police department, a 27-year-old resident filed a complaint stating that in May 2025 his acquaintance, identified as M.Sh., promised to help s»»»
Over 4.2 million sqm of insulated panels produces by Isopan Est in 2025
In 2025, the Romanian sandwich panel market reached a total volume of over 13.1 million square meters, up approximately 15% compared to the previous year, with an estimated value of EUR 260 million. This growth was supported by investments in the logistics, industrial, and commercial sectors, parti»»»
Qatar ranked most peaceful country in MENA
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has been ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa MENA region in the 2026 Global Peace Index. Announcing this in a statement, the National Planning Council said this achievement reinforce Qatar’s position as one of the region’s most stable and secure countrie»»»
Russia to Unveil New Mobile Drone Control Station
Russian firm Unmanned Systems will reveal a new line-up of Supercam drones and a mobile control station at the National Security Belarus–2026 exhibition in Minsk, showing off their improved reconnaissance and dual-use abilities. The company’s display includes:A mobile control station for covert lau»»»
Ebola risk for World Cup is ‘extremely low’, but US is ready, experts say
CHICAGO: The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low but not zero, and if that happens, US hospitals are ready to respond, US infectious disease experts say. It wasn’t always so. During the 2014»»»
Aoun says US-Iran deal affirmed Lebanon 'integral part' of region stability
President Joseph Aoun on Monday expressed hope that a deal between Washington and Tehran to end the Middle East war would put a "definitive end" to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. In a statement issued by his office, Aoun praised the memorandum's affirmation that "Lebanon's security and »»»
Netanyahu reportedly tells Trump Israel 'not bound' by Lebanon clause in Iran deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel will not withdraw from its current positions in Lebanon and does not consider itself bound by the Lebanese clause in the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, Israeli media reported Monday. During a phone conversation last n»»»
US-Iran deal comes under fire from Israeli ministers, opposition
Israeli figures across the political spectrum on Monday slammed the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon, saying it would not protect their country's security. Two far-right ministers insisted Israel was not bound by the deal, while a leading oppo»»»
Luigi Di Maio on Europe's role in boosting Gulf security
Luigi Di Maio, the European Union's Special Envoy to the Gulf, brings to this interview a firsthand account of how Brussels has responded to the US-Iran war since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February—a crisis that has placed Gulf states under direct threat and forced the EU to clarify bot»»»
Cabinet Working Almost 24/7 on 2026 State Budget, Says PM
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev Monday commented to reporters on the 2026 State budget procedure and the deficit. He said that the Cabinet is working on this year's draft budget "almost 24/7" and hopes that it will be adopted by the end of June. "Every option is being explored to cut the defic»»»
China issues Level-II emergency response as storms lash multiple regions
Beijing: China's Ministry of Transport on Monday activated a Level-II emergency response for heavy rainfall, after the country's weather agency issued an orange alert, which is the second-highest in its four-tier warning system. From Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon, downpours are expected to »»»