Bulgaria's Prime Minister Says He Will Hold Talks with Ukraine's President in Brussels
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday on the sidelines of the European Council meeting. Radev arrived in Brussels to take part in the meeting of EU heads of state or government and spoke to Bulgarian journalists. Radev sai»»»
Chinese journalists, content creators to visit Tunisia to promote tourism
Tunis, June 18 (TAP) - A delegation of Chinese journalists are visiting Tunisia, June 12-19, as part of a promotional media trip organised by the Tunisian National Tourist Office (ONTT) in China for a leading Chinese media group specialised in...»»»
UAE extradites three suspects to Belgium over money laundering and organised crime
The UAE has extradited three wanted suspects by Belgian authorities on allegations of money laundering, drug trafficking and involvement in transnational organised crime, in a move both countries said underscored their commitment to international judicial cooperation. Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nu»»»
Kingdom prepared well for Iran crisis, asserts Saudi transport minister
ROME: Saudi Transport Minister Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser said the contingency measures activated during the Iran crisis were the result of years of planning, and not reactive. “What we have been doing is not a reaction to what has happened,” Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser said during a panel discussio»»»
Vance Says 60-Day Period to Reach Final Deal With Iran Started on Thursday
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that the 60-day time frame for US-Iran negotiations aimed at striking a final deal starts today. "I would say the 60-day period officially started today ... So, yes, the deal started yesterday, we're going to start the 60-day clock »»»
Xi: I attach great significance to development of Sino-Serbian relations
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Thursday a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping in which the Chinese leader noted that he attached great significance to development of Sino-Serbian relations and that, during Vucic's recent visit to China, he had been impressed by the S»»»
Eight nations condemn escalating settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank
Doha The foreign ministers of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye have strongly condemned the continued and escalating violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the»»»
2 sentenced for spying for Chinese government in Britain - UPI.com
British counter-terrorism police announced Thursday that a Border Force officer and another have been sentenced for allegedly spying for the Chinese government. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- British counter-terrorism said Thursday a Border Force officer and forme»»»
NK leaders' sister slams G7 call for denuclearization, defends nuclear arms as 'means of self-defense' - UPI.com
On Thursday, Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, denounced international calls for denuclearization, describing the country's nuclear weapons as its "core interests." File Photo Jorge Silva/EPA June 18 (UPI) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday »»»
Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru in November - UPI.com
Peruvian President José María Balcázar confirmed Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru during the first half of November. File Photo by Jose Sena Goulao/EPA June 18 (UPI) -- Peruvian President José María Balcázar confirmed Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru during the first half of N»»»
Hearing for two cases against Sihem Ben Sedrine postponed to June 25
Tunis, June 18 (TAP) - The Specialised Criminal Division for financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance on Thursday postponed the hearing of two cases against former President of the Truth and Dignity Commission (IVD) Sihem Ben...»»»
BCT-Afreximbank: $500 million financing facility to support external resources raising for 2026 FL
Tunis, June 18 (TAP) - Acting on behalf of and for the account of the Tunisian State, the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) concluded on June 16, 2026, a financing facility worth $500 million (equivalent to TND 1,471 million) with the African...»»»
Hezbollah’s Raad Warns Lebanese Authorities against Engaging with Israeli Enemy against Resistance
Head of Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc, Hajj Mohammad Raad called on the Lebanese authorities to carefully read the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and draw out the facts and prospects that will weigh heavily on the reality of the region and the world, including Lebanon. MP Raad also »»»
Bulgaria resists Brussels’ new anti-Russian sanctions plan
The EU’s latest Russia sanctions package proposal includes counter-productive measures that could backfire on its own member states, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has said. The government of Ukraine-skeptic Prime Minister Rumen Radev, who assumed office in May, are reportedly “diggin»»»
Egypt’s Emam Ashour tops Mbappe and Kane in World Cup shot-speed rankings
TORONTO: Egypt midfielder Emam Ashour scored the fastest goal in the first round of group-stage games at 2026 FIFA World Cup. Data captured by the “Connected Ball” technology inside the official Adidas tournament ball revealed that his strike against Belgium reached a speed of 123.4 kph, surpassing»»»
Kartal returns to Fenerbahce as head coach
GDANSK: Veteran coach Ismail Kartal has returned to Fenerbahce for a fourth managerial spell, the Turkish Super Lig side said on Thursday. Fenerbahce said in a statement to Turkiye’s Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that they had appointed 65-year-old Kartal on a one-year contract. Kartal, »»»
Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berths
LOS ANGELES: Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in Guadalajara knowing a win would guarantee a last 32 berth. The Group A rivals head into the fixture at the Estadio Akron fresh from respective victories over South Afric»»»
US allows more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says
WASHINGTON: Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the US Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war. Vance made the announcement at a White House press briefing, where he said more oil is now flowing through the »»»
US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians
WASHINGTON: The US State Department announced visa restrictions targeting people it said were undermining peace in Ethiopia on Thursday, focused on hard-liners in the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and their immediate family members. “Rising tensions between Tigray People’s Liberation Fro»»»
UK relaxes travel advice for UAE and some other Gulf states after US-Iran deal
LONDON: Britain on Thursday said it was no longer advising against non-essential travel to some Gulf states including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait, after the United States and Iran reached an interim agreement this week to end their war. In late February and early March Britain ha»»»
Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal
TYRE, Lebanon: 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 c»»»
QMMF, TOSFED sign cooperation agreement to advance motorsport development
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED) formalised a landmark five-year Cooperation Agreement, marking a significant step forward in the shared ambition of both organisations to elevate motorsport on the international stage»»»
Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti
Morristown, United States: Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury. The 34-year-old has only returned to training with the national team this week and missed the five-time World Cup winners' »»»
Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn escalating settler violence against Palestinians in Occupied West Bank
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye condemned in the strongest term the »»»
Indian Embassy, Consulate in UAE announce details of International Yoga Day events
Dubai/ Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian Consulate in Dubai have announced plans for two landmark events across the UAE to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Sunday, 21 June 2026. The missions have announced mega events at iconic venues Louvre Abu Dhabi and the»»»
Amir receives phone call from President of Iran
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from HE Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the beginning of the call, the Iranian President commended His Highness the Amir's role in establishing security and stability in t»»»