BELGRADE - After a retrial, the Higher Court in Belgrade on Thursday handed prison sentences to the parents a teenage boy who killed nine pupils and a security staff member and wounded six more people in a shooting spree in his primary school in central Belgrade on May 3, 2023. His father Vladimir »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group has restored its network to 85 percent of pre-crisis levels and created two new executive roles to sharpen its operations and deepen its focus on customers. The milestone was reached with the launch of the airline's summer 2026 schedule this week, which sees more th»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, attended the opening session of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group, which were inaugurated by HE Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The meetings were held in Baku from June 16 to 19, 2026 u»»»

The event took a practical approach, featuring plants sampled from the field, comparative analyses, and open discussions about yield losses, the impact of drought, soil compaction, diseases, and pests, as well as solutions that can stabilize results at the farm level. “This year, the field speaks v»»»

The political and strategic decisions adopted at NATO and European Union level mark the beginning of a new economic cycle for the defence industry. The accelerated increase in military budgets, the adoption of unprecedented investment targets, and the pressure on existing production capacities are »»»

DUBAI: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, says the federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly and Annual Conference in Macau next week has an important part to play in guiding the future of motorsport and mobility. Hosted in partnership with the Automobile General Association Macao-China »»»

In the first 11 matches out of the 33 scheduled for the 2026 women’s T20 World Cup, there have been several surprises, coupled with strong expressions of intent by Australia, India, and England. Margins for error are fine in T20 cricket and New Zealand illustrated that in abundance against the West»»»

Dubai: The UAE has become the latest nation to ban children under 15 from social media, following strict new under-16 restrictions in the UK and Australia. Driven by rising concerns over cyberbullying, mental health, and online predators, a growing wave of global governments are shifting away from »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Thursday that Bulgaria won't allow sanctions against Russia, that harm the Bulgarian economy. "We won't allow sanctions against Russia, that impact negatively the Bulgarian economy," he told reporters ahead of the opening of a national meeting of local and central ex»»»

Almost all Bulgarian administrative structures are experiencing a decline in their administrative capacity, according to the results of the National Survey of the Administrative Capacity of the State Administration for 2025, presented at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) on Thursd»»»

Parliament on Thursday adopted at second reading amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) introducing judicial review of 72-hour detention orders issued by prosecutors. The new provision is set to enter into force one month after its promulgation in the State Gazette. The amendments also req»»»

Talks between President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the President of the Republic of Albania, Bajram Begaj, have concluded as part of his first official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic. They discussed the development of cooperation between the two countries. Sadyr Japarov stated that Kyrgyzstan vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, met on Thursday with HE Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support»»»

Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a decision regulating children's access to social media platforms. This resolution, passed in its cabinet, aims to enable children to benefit from it within a safe, balanced and age-appropriate digital environment. The decision comes in light of the increasi»»»

Madrid: Real Madrid confirmed the arrival of defender Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on Thursday on a four-year deal at the end of his contract at Anfield. Los Blancos and centre-back Konate "reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2030,»»»

Nearly 24% of tested imported raw milk samples contained somatic cells, an indicator of poor hygiene during production or transport, Prof. Svetla Yancheva, Executive Director of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency, said at the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint on Thursday. She pointed out that the fi»»»

A chilling mystery that haunted New York for more than a decade has finally reached a definitive end. On June 17, a Long Island architect was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a horrifying string of serial killings. The "Gilgo Killer" targeted young women mostly in their 20s, who worke»»»

President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed an interim deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The two countries now have 60 days to hammer out a lasting agreement that would see Tehran diluting its enriched uranium stocks in exchange for sweeping sancti»»»

The solution enables the rapid alerting of certified Red Cross volunteers located nearby, transforming a residential management application into an active community safety tool. Developed by Realtynno in partnership with Cosmopolis and the Romanian Red Cross, the new feature expands the role of res»»»

A Canadian court has dismissed Ghanaian star midfielder Thomas Partey's appeal against the government's refusal of his visa last week, meaning he won't be able to play at the World Cup. Partey is facing seven charges of rape in the UK; he denies the allegations. Next, Kenyan Pre»»»

DUBAI: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, says the federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly and Annual Conference in Macau next week has an important part to play in guiding the future of motorsport and mobility. Hosted in partnership with the Automobile General Association Macao-China »»»

The Swiss foreign ministry confirmed Thursday that "initial negotiations" on implementing a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding on ending the Middle East war were planned to take place in Switzerland on Friday. "Currently, the plan remains for the United States and Iran, along with the mediators »»»

No single topic dominates Thursday's news media. ECONOMY Speaking on Nova TV's morning show, former economy minister Nikolay Vassilev criticized the government, arguing that it had failed to present any meaningful ideas for the budget. He said annual spending needed to be reduced by some EUR 6 bill»»»

Washington, June 18 (SANA) Oil prices fell by more than $1 per barrel on Thursday, extending earlier losses after the United States and Iran signed an agreement aimed at de-escalating tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures dropped $1.64, or 2.06%, to $77.91 a barrel, while»»»

Kyrgyzstan welcomes the achievement of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The statement was published on social media by presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov. The statement notes that the Kyrgyz side expresses gratitude to all participants in the negotiation process, inclu»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani has said that the new enforcement system, approved by the Cabinet in April, is built on a balanced philosophy that preserves the creditor’s right to obtain their due while taking into account the fundamental rights of the debtor and their family. A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has reminded residents and citizens that the Metrash app allows users to apply for work visa issuance easily and conveniently. In a social media post, the MOI stated that users do not need to visit the General Directorate of Passports or unified services »»»

Romania has recorded its sharpest decline in recent years in the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook, published on Thursday by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Agerpres reports. Compared with the previous edition, Romania fell 12 places to 61st out of 70 eco»»»

Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery and sparking fires in and around the capital. The attack on the oil refinery was a "justified response" to Russian strikes in Ukraine, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.»»»

European Council in Brussels opens amid expectations that Bulgaria’s new Prime Minister Rumen Radev could play a more assertive role in shaping EU debates on Ukraine, the budget and foreign policy, Politico reports. Radev, formerly president, is now attending his first European Council summit as he»»»

Commercial shipping traffic accelerated out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday following a US-Iran peace agreement signed in France. Multiple vessels that had been stranded for over three months are now underway, according to maritime intelligence data. Analysts at realtime maritime vessel tracker»»»

WASHINGTON: Pre-war objectives abandoned, Iran’s power bolstered, tens of billions of dollars guzzled away: US media appear unanimous in condemning Donald Trump’s concessions to Iran in an agreement meant to end the war. The US president put his signature to a memorandum of understanding on Wednesd»»»

DUBAI: The United ​Arab Emirates on Thursday approved a resolution setting the minimum ‌age ‌for social ​media ‌use ⁠at ​15, the ⁠government’s media office said, making it the ⁠first Arab ‌country to ‌introduce ​such ‌a ‌measure. The resolution prohibits children under 15 ‌from creating or using pe»»»

Dubai: For the first time, a UAE institution has broken into the global top 150. Khalifa University climbed from 177th to 147th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, released on June 18, a landmark result for the country's higher education sector. Overall, nine of the UAE's 12 ranked universiti»»»

Amazon UAE’s Prime Day returns from June 24-30, kicking off summer with millions of exclusive deals for Prime members on www.amazon.ae/primeday. This year’s event brings together deep discounts across more than 30 product categories from top local and international brands, in addition to deals on t»»»

Bulgaria's municipalities are calling for a gradual transfer of financial powers from the central government to local authorities, arguing that fiscal decentralization is essential for regional development and more effective public administration. Speaking at the opening of the National Meeting of »»»

Bulgaria has received a major positive assessment in its efforts to combat financial crime after implementing all 40 recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to a report published by MONEYVAL and announced by the Ministry of Justice. The development marks a significant m»»»

Why clear fees, card payments, account access, downtimes, and data security are important in online services. Online services are no longer just a movie subscription or food delivery. Through the phone, you pay for parking in Sofia, an English course, cloud storage, a BDZ (Bulgarian State Railways)»»»

RIYADH: Jordan is set to receive $188 million in fresh International Monetary Fund financing to support economic reforms and stability amid continued disruption from the Middle East conflict. The IMF Executive Board completed the fifth review of Jordan’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement and the s»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Belarus clearly states that the drone that attacked a passenger bus in Russia's Bryansk Region was of Ukrainian origin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday. "We are not in a hurry to draw any conclusions, but we clearly state the fact that this is a drone o»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE citizens and residents will soon be able to invest in the country’s first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme, a government-backed Shariah-compliant investment product designed for individuals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry of Finance annou»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Convoy of Lebanese Army vehicles, ambulances head for Hadatha to open roads, recover bodies of martyrs: Al-Manar correspondent in southern »»»

GENEVA: The UN nuclear watchdog on Thursday ​welcomed the interim peace deal signed by Washington and Iran, saying it would now be involved in technical discussions to implement the agreement. “It is good that the memorandum is there. Now the technical work starts,” Rafael Grossi, the head of the I»»»

TEHRAN: Iran said on Thursday that its missile program would not be part of future negotiations with the United States, after the two sides agreed a framework deal for ending their war. US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding early Thur»»»

The U.S. Senate confirmed former congresswoman Michelle Steel (R) Wednesday as ambassador to South Korea. In this April 2023 photo, Steel arrives at the White House for a state dinner with former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo The Senate has conf»»»

London: At the Giving and Impact Summit 2026 in London, UAE Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy Badr Jafar said global philanthropic giving is approaching $2.5 trillion a year, and that greater focus is now needed on improving the impact of donations rather than increasing the amount of fun»»»

Dubai: For many workers, managing monthly expenses, supporting family members, and planning for the future can be a constant balancing act. Yet access to structured financial education remains limited for many blue-collar employees. To help bridge that gap, the UAE Lottery has partnered with SmartL»»»

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi have introduced new restrictions on delivery motorcycles, banning them from using highways with speed limits of 120km/h or above following a rise in serious accidents involving riders. Abu Dhabi Mobility, through the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), said the mo»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has issued a resolution regulating children's access to social media platforms and sets the minimum age for social media use at (15) years The resolution allows social media platforms to progressively implement the new standards through a transitional period of up to 12 m»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev believes that municipalities are the backbone of statehood and a key driver of strong regions. He was speaking at the opening of the National Meeting of Local and Central Executive Authorities, held at the NDK convention centre in Sofia. The forum brought together more th»»»