Parliament has given final approval at second reading to legislation allowing the government to raise Bulgaria’s borrowing ceiling by up to EUR 3.8 billion ahead of the adoption of the 2026 state budget, expanding the executive’s fiscal room for deficit financing and other obligations. The measure »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: The Lebanese army detonated munitions left by the Zionist enemy during the aggression against Lebanon in Ghandouriy»»»

Senegal’s former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has indicated he is open to discussing a debt restructuring with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signalling a possible breakthrough in efforts to resolve a fiscal crisis that has disrupted relations between Dakar and the lender. The country’s par»»»

STIHL Romania, a global leader in outdoor power equipment technology, officially inaugurates, in partnership with Metatools Group, the first STIHL Service Center in Romania, at its partner’s location in Ploiești. The project marks the introduction of a new premium service standard within the STIHL »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has issued a landmark resolution setting a minimum age for social media use, banning children under 15 from creating or using personal accounts on any platform. The rules come with strict obligations for platforms, parents, and caregivers and even parental permission cann»»»

The Labour and Social Policy Ministry’s priority remains to preserve the system’s capacity and support the staff who work directly with the most vulnerable citizens every day, Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Thursday, as quoted by the Ministry. She was speaking to employees of the Social Assista»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatar says US-Iran deal ‘solid foundation’ for next stage of talks 18-06-2026 15:19 PM Latest News Urgent News Qatar says US-Iran deal ‘sol»»»

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has opened a new hybrid warfare center amid the broader militarization of the country in response to a supposed “Russian threat.” Previous media reports have, however, suggested that Germany and other NATO member states are plotting offensive cyber operat»»»

Adnan Kaour returned on Thursday to check on his home in southern Lebanon's coastal city of Tyre — once known as an idyllic summer getaway spot — just a week after Israel issued warnings for all of its residents to evacuate. The warnings were followed by sweeping airstrikes on the city. What Kaour »»»

The Israeli military said on Thursday it will continue operating in southern Lebanon and "remove threats" beyond its so-called security zone, after the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. The military published a map of its declared "security zone" --»»»

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) announced Thursday that it has submitted a package of draft laws concerning the rights of representatives of the Turkish and Muslim communities, including those who were affected by the so-called “Revival Process” of forcible ass»»»

LONDON: A new report from the World Economic Forum says that “geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions and rising demand” are slowing global progress toward more secure, sustainable and affordable energy systems. According to the 16th WEF annual Energy Transition Index, overall progress “has flatl»»»

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war»»»

The US and Iran have signed an agreement paving the way to an end of the war between the two countries and starting a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal. Although US President Donald Trump has hailed the deal a success, it has been met with criticism as many denounce concessions made to»»»

CAIRO: The number of Palestinians ‌killed by Israeli fire in Gaza has reached more than 1,000 since a US-brokered ceasefire last October, the enclave’s health ministry said ​on Thursday, as at least three people were reported killed in the latest strike. Medics said an Israeli strike hit a vehicle »»»

Adnan Kaour returned on Thursday to check on his home in southern Lebanon's coastal city of Tyre — once known as an idyllic summer getaway spot — just a week after Israel issued warnings for all of its residents to evacuate. The warnings were followed by sweeping airstrikes on the city. What Kaour »»»

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has submitted a package of draft laws concerning the rights of representatives of the Turkish and Muslim communities, including those who were affected by the so-called “Revival Process” (an internationally condemned assimilation»»»

Dozens of Doctors Without Borders staff have been accused of sexually abusing Sudanese refugees in Chad, adding that it dismissed 18 workers after investigations found "serious misconduct". A report accused staff members of targeting underaged girls and trading food or jobs for sex.»»»

ROME: The long-term planning behind Saudi Arabia’s east-to-west oil pipeline provided a lifeline for global energy markets during the Strait of Hormuz closure caused by the war in Iran, Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan told the FII Priority Europe summit on Thursday. Speaking at th»»»

Tunis, June 18, 2026 (TAP) – The situation at Oued Mellègue, whose dam is experiencing a technical problem, poses no danger to nearby areas, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries said on Thursday.In a statement, the ministry...»»»

ABIDJAN: Forward Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast’s second World Cup match against Germany after he was denied a visa to enter Canada, the Ivorian federation said on Thursday. “The administrative authorizations necessary for his entry into Canadian territory have not been obtained at this stage,” th»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria will not back European sanctions that could harm the national economy or energy sector, as debate continues in the EU over the 21st package of measures against Russia. Speaking to journalists in Sofia ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels, he que»»»

Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of swaths of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria that amount to its biggest expansion of militarily occupied lands in decades. It is an area larger than many major cities — roughly 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) — and Israel has said it p»»»

Qatar, a key negotiator in the deal to end the war between the U.S. and Iran, said on Thursday the agreement served as a firm basis for further talks. The Gulf state's foreign ministry said in a statement that the deal "represents a solid foundation for advancing to the next stage of negotiations b»»»

Former economy minister Nikolay Vassilev argued that Bulgaria currently shows the fastest inflation growth in the eurozone, attributing the trend to a combination of fiscal policy, external shocks, and rising incomes. He dismissed concerns over short-term price movements, saying, “I would not like »»»

Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”. There has been no confirmation or denial from the government mini»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Three Saudi oil tankers sail through Hormuz, hours after US-Iran MoU signed 18-06-2026 15:08 PM Latest News Urgent News Three Saudi oil tan»»»

In a show of the pragmatic good relations that continue between Russia and Uzbekistan, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin praised the economic and trade ties between the two countries at the plenary session of the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) on June 17. “Russia is amo»»»

Is it better to persuade or to confront? French leader Emmanuel Macron is opting for the royal treatment with Donald Trump at Versailles, what with a dinner to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the King of France's support for the birth of a new nation. It's all about keeping the US president on b»»»

“I still wake up in the middle of the night whenever I hear a loud sound.” For Rene, not his real name, the fear did not end when he finally returned home to the Philippines. After weeks stranded near the Strait of Hormuz during the height of tensions between the United States and Iran, sleep remai»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Thursday it will continue operating in southern Lebanon and “remove threats” beyond its so-called security zone, after the US and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. The military published a map of its declared “security»»»

KYIV: Russia has handed Ukraine the remains of 522 people it identified as killed soldiers, officials said on Thursday, one of the few acts of cooperation between the warring countries. “As a result of the repatriation efforts, the bodies of 522 deceased individuals have been returned to Ukraine,” »»»

New York: Millions of New Yorkers are expected to turn out for a heavily guarded victory parade Thursday for the city's Knicks basketball team after it won the NBA Finals at the weekend. New York erupted in jubilant scenes Saturday when the Knicks broke a 53-year drought to defeat the San Antonio S»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian Hails Iran-US Deal as ‘Historic,’ Says Peace Hinges on Mutual Respect 18-06-2026 15:06 PM Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in»»»

JERUSALEM: Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of swaths of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria that amount to its biggest expansion of militarily occupied lands in decades. It is an area larger than many major cities — roughly 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) — and Israel ha»»»

Bulgaria's Deputy Foreign Minister Hristo Polendakov received Australia's Athens-based Ambassador to Bulgaria, Alison Duncan, on June 17, the Ministry said on Thursday. The sides reaffirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations, founded on shared values and common interests. They also noted th»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Thursday that the latest war has disrupted the economic, financial, administrative, and judicial reforms in Lebanon. "Lebanon does not need financial aid but investments," he said.»»»

DUBAI: On March 6, at the height of the US-Iran war, President Donald Trump delivered an ultimatum to Tehran. “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” he declared, signalling confidence that overwhelming military pressure would force Iran to capitulate. More than three mont»»»

Israeli police have clashed with Haredi Jews who blocked a major highway near Tel Aviv in protest over the arrest of a draft dodger from the ultra-Orthodox community. Dozens of protesters blocked traffic in both directions on Route 4 east of Tel Aviv early on Wednesday, sitting on the road and craw»»»

At least 250,000 British girls suffered sickening sexual abuse by Pakistani gangs, who were enabled by police, social workers, and even Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to commit “child rape on an industrial scale,” British MP Rupert Lowe’s ‘Rape Gang Report’ has detailed. Published on Tuesday, the 218»»»

Russia came under the largest attack from Ukrainian drones in two years with an oil refinery in the Moscow struck for the second time this week. File photo courtesy EMERCOM of Russia Press Service/EPA-EFE June 18 (UPI) -- Russia came under the largest attack from Ukrainian drones in two years early»»»

The Ministry of Education and Science has prepared the budget for 2026 according to the instructions of the Ministry of Finance, the Minister of Education and Science, Prof. Dr. Georgi Valchev, told journalists on Thursday. He attended an event of the "Az-buki" National Publishing House which offic»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov spoke at the opening of the Issyk-Kul Forum, which is taking place from June 18 to 22. In his speech, he recalled how 40 years ago, the prominent Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov took the initiative to gather world thinkers to discuss the problems of humanity and»»»

RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council economy is forecast to rebound 8.1 percent in 2027 after contracting 2.4 percent in 2026, as regional energy exports, tourism and investor confidence gradually normalize following conflict-related disruptions, a new analysis showed. The forecast, published by th»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 18: An Israeli paper slams the US's deal with Iran as a "catastrophic capitulation". While Trump sees the US as the big winner, the press says Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz shows that it has set a new status quo. Also, EU leaders scramble to find anti-C»»»

According to European Commission data, 4.6 billion low-value parcels entered EU member states in 2024 alone, with 91% originating from China. Starting July 1, 2026, this exemption will be abolished. A flat 3 euro fee will apply to shipments from third countries valued at up to 150 euro, for each ca»»»

An Israeli drone strike in south Lebanon killed two people on Thursday, hours after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. The strike targeted a car in Kfartebnit, near the Israeli-declared 'yellow line'. "An enemy drone targeted a car" in t»»»

Israel is holding negotiations with the United States as it seeks to maintain its troop deployment in southern Lebanon, media reports said, as the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to end the war including in Lebanon, although Israel and Hezbollah aren't parties to the agreement. Iran insists Israel must»»»

The political leadership of North Macedonia is doing everything possible to delay its country's accession to the European Union, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Thursday in response to a journalist's question. Radev was speaking at the opening of a national meeting of local and central executive»»»

The Ministry of Education and Science has prepared the budget for 2026 according to the instructions of the Ministry of Finance, the Minister of Education and Science, Prof. Dr. Georgi Valchev, told journalists on Thursday. He attended an event of the "Az-buki" National Publishing House which offic»»»