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»»»

Russian air defenses managed to intercept and destroy 4 Ukrainian Flamingo long-range cruise missiles, as well as 3 HIMARS rockets, 10 guided bombs and 992 drones, Russia's Defense Ministry said. Meanwhile in the Ukrainian conflict zone:Units of Russia's Yug Battlegroup liberated the settlement of »»»

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»»»

An ethnocultural program was presented to the First Lady of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aigul Japarova, and the First Lady of the Republic of Albania, Armanda Begaj, at the Ruh-Ordo Cultural Center named after Chingiz Aitmatov in Cholpon-Ata. During the event, guests were introduced to the rich cultural h»»»

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 »»»

What role will artificial intelligence play in business development and daily life? It’s one of the questions dominating this year's VivaTech, Europe's biggest event focused on startups and innovation. Our Business Editor Kate Moody sat down with Julia White, Vice President and Chief»»»

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»»»

Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, the Gaza Health Ministry said Wednesday. The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire along the boundary that divid»»»

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»»»

New allegations have surfaced concerning Hungary’s citizenship programme, with claims that wealthy Canadian nationals obtained Hungarian citizenship despite allegedly failing to meet the legal requirements. Former government accused of facilitating controversial citizenship approvals The accusation»»»

Autonet uses the space within the logistics park as its main storage and distribution hub for Bucharest and southern Romania. From this location, the company manages the import and distribution of a wide range of automotive parts, accessories and motor oils to its extensive network of partners, inc»»»

World shares were mixed on Thursday, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea setting fresh records, after the U.S. and Iran signed their initial agreement ending the war. The rally in Asia followed a retreat Wednesday on Wall Street driven by speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rate»»»

Employees celebrate after the closing bell in a trading room of Woori Bank in Seoul on Thursday, as the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index surpassed a historic landmark of 9,000 points. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks surged by more than 2 percent past another historic landmark, surpassing th»»»

Chris Ciauri, international managing director of AI company Anthropic, speaks at a press conference held in Seoul on Wednesday to announce the opening of a local office and collaborations with Korean government agencies and firms. Photo by Yonhap June 18 (UPI) -- U.S. artificial intelligence compan»»»

JD Vance was supposed to be spending the week promoting his new book, the kind of event a potential presidential candidate like the vice president typically uses to speak to a wide audience about his life and values ahead of a campaign. Instead, the rollout of Vance's second book, "Communion: Findi»»»

Bulgaria is entering a period of fiscal discipline and responsibility, according to Daniel Panov, Chairman of the Managing Board of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NSORB) and Mayor of Veliko Tarnovo. Speaking at the opening of the National Meeting of Local an»»»

Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Baketaev, presented the regulator’s annual report to the Zhogorku Kenesh, outlining key economic and financial indicators for the past year. According to Baketaev, prudent monetary policy helped maintain stability in the domestic foreign e»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has advanced four positions in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, ranking 13th globally among 70 economies and securing third place among G20 economies. The yearbook, published by the International Institute for Management Development, or IMD, is one of the world’s le»»»