A former Air Canada captain is facing criminal charges after Canadian investigators alleged he spent nearly 17 years flying large passenger aircraft without obtaining the licence legally required to command them. Police say Geoffrey Wall, 59, captained more than 900 domestic and international fligh»»»

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo will launch dedicated weekly freighter flights to Almaty from June 16, marking the carrier’s first cargo destination in Central Asia and opening a new trade route between Kazakhstan and Dubai. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The freight divisio»»»

Speaking at the start of a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that work on the 2026 budget was ongoing. "Despite inheriting an empty treasury, all essential state systems will receive the funding they need, without cuts to social programmes or spen»»»

The Government is ending the provision of weapons from the Bulgarian Army to Ukraine, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the start of a regular cabinet meeting on Wednesday. “We have already given enough. The country continues to suffer socio-economic damage from this bloody war. We are convinced t»»»

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell more than 4 percent amid escalating Middle East tensions and a tech sell-off. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks plummeted more than 4 percent Wednesday amid escalating tensions between the United»»»

The allocation of land plots for individual housing construction will be stopped in Osh region. Amankan Kenzhebaev, the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the region, said at a meeting with residents of Uzgen district. According to him, exceptions may only be made for socially vulnerable groups »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index dropped 19.62 points, or 0.19%, at the start of Wednesday's trading, down to 10,262 points compared to the previous session's closing. The market was weighed down by declines in three sectors: Transportation (-0.65%), Banks and Financial Ser»»»

Malaysia is seeking new sources of fuel amid a global crunch caused by the war in Iran, though any supplies would need to be able to be processed by the country's refineries, the Economy Minister said on Wednesday. Malaysian refineries are largely dependent ⁠on crude oil originating ⁠from the Middl»»»

The Iran-backed Houthi group’s campaign against United Nations personnel and aid workers has become a major factor deepening Yemen’s humanitarian crisis and hindering relief efforts even as Houthi-controlled parts of the country edge toward catastrophic levels of hunger and millions rely on humanit»»»

DUBAI: Hollywood actor and wellness entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has been announced as the face of a new advertising campaign for a luxury residential development in the Israeli coastal city of Herzliya, drawing attention as Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza and Lebanon. Paltrow fronts»»»

Bahrain has intercepted several missile and drone attacks originating from Iran, authorities said on Wednesday. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force stated that Iran has continued its systematic hostile approach through its criminal missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in the K»»»

Consumer prices probably jumped in May for the third straight month, heightening concerns for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve and underscoring the threat that rising costs pose for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Inflation is expected to reach 4.2% in May from a ye»»»

Bulgaria has benefited significantly from ammunition exports over the past two to three years, Continue the Change MP Radoslav Ribarski told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday. According to him, the sector has become a substantial source of revenue for the state budget. "The decision we are set t»»»

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon vowed to prioritize elevating Seoul into a global top-three city after winning reelection last week. Oh is seen here during an interview with Yonhap News Agency at his office in central Seoul on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has vowed to prioritize elevating»»»

Dubai: There was no grand farewell, no carefully laid-out life plan, and no certainty about what came next. Just one suitcase. When Lisa Knight landed in Dubai nearly 19 years ago, she did not know that she has been stepping into a life that would redefine everything she thought she knew about work»»»

State Committee for National Security (SCNS) officers discovered a weapons cache near Cholpon-Ata during an investigative operation. According to the security service, the cache was located near the former compound of the liquidated leader of the organized crime group, Kamchi Kolbaev, known as Koly»»»

Gold fell to an 11-week low on Wednesday, as oil prices rose on renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, fueling concerns about inflation and interest rate hikes. Spot gold was down 1.7% at $4,191.84 per ounce by 0747 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since March 23. US gold futures for Augus»»»

Guards on board a cargo ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden exchanged fire Wednesday with gunmen in a small boat on Wednesday, the British military said. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the guards managed to drive the gunmen off. No group imme»»»

DUBAI: Egypt on Wednesday condemned Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a dangerous escalation and a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the three countries. Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reported drone interceptions, air raid sirens and missi»»»

Tunis, June 10 (TAP) – The weather, on Wednesday, will be partly cloudy across most of the country, with cloud cover increasing over western regions during the afternoon. Localized thunderstorms are expected to develop, bringing rainfall that may be...»»»

Washington, June 10 (SANA) Human rights organizations and activists in the United States have launched a lobbying campaign urging Congress to take a tougher stance on Israeli settlement expansion and violence in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian media. Campaign organizers called on member»»»

Dubai: What started as a crowd-work moment at comedian Pranit More's stand-up show has snowballed into a conversation about dating expectations, consent, workplace accountability and whether the internet allows room for second chances. At the centre of the controversy is Himanshu Jangra, a Gurugram»»»

In an environment characterized by rapid change and the need for quick decision-making, cooperation remains the most effective tool for ensuring stability, security, and prosperity, Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said at the opening of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEE»»»

The State will protect Bulgarian citizens and producers if retail chains fail to honour their commitments, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at a government meeting on Wednesday. Radev added that he would ask the Minister of Agriculture and Food to urgently check the reports. “We approached this in e»»»

Unionized members of Kakao Corp. stage a rally near the company's headquarters in Pangyo, south of Seoul, on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap Unionized members at Kakao Corp. staged their first walkout in the company's history Wednesday, demanding higher bonuses and profit sharing. The walkout and a rall»»»

Saudi Arabia, Yemen sign $150m petroleum supply deal to support energy sector, power plants RIYADH: A Saudi-Yemeni agreement, valued at $150 million, was signed today under the patronage of Yemeni Prime Minister Shaya Mohsin Zindani to supply petroleum derivatives for power plants across various Ye»»»

Jakarta: Four Indonesian soldiers found guilty of an acid attack that left an activist blind in one eye were sentenced on Wednesday to up to three years in prison by a military court, with a judge calling their actions "arrogant". The four, all members of the military's Strategic Intelligence Agenc»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali has explained that the updated planning and architectural requirements for residential villas and mansions were introduced in response to the needs of Qatari families and the social and urban transformation»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the registration of a new investment endowment established by a female benefactor. The endowment consists of 994,070 shares held in ten companies listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and register»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia launched its second national carrier Riyadh Air after more than a year of delays on Wednesday, defying the economic turmoil triggered by the Middle East regional tension and strong competition from established Gulf airlines. A London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has been awarded the MENASA NASPA Silver Award for Innovative Practices in recognition of its Student Mental Health Ambassadors (SMHA) programme, reaffirming the University’s commitment to student wellbeing, peer support, and cre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Environmental Research Group (ERG) at Imperial College London and the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University have launched a new two-year strategic partnership focused on environmental health research in arid urban environments. The »»»

Gunmen stormed an informal settlement near Johannesburg and shot dead 12 people overnight, South African police said Wednesday. It was the latest mass shooting in the crime-weary country, where more than 60 homicides are recorded on average each day. The attack happened shortly after 11:00 pm Tuesd»»»

Three Palestinian sources said Tuesday that representatives of Gaza’s factions meeting in Cairo and mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye have agreed on what they described as “acceptable wording” to resolve key outstanding issues, particularly those related to weapons. The sources said the unde»»»

MOGADISHU: A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States arrived Wednesday in Somali’s capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials.Omar Artan was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIF»»»

Tunis, June 10 (TAP) – Backing Tunisian candidates for positions within international organizations was at the center of a recent meeting between Tunisia’s Ambassador to Malta, Zouheir Bouras, and Neville Aquilina, Director General for General...»»»

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became India’s longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister, surpassing a record held by Jawaharlal Nehru for more than six decades and marking another milestone in a political career that has reshaped the country’s electoral landscape. With 4,399 »»»

The [parliamentary] majority is now expected to act not only to vote on the requested resignation of the deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Momchil Mavrov, but also to prevent the “reloading of the status quo” in healthcare, Bozhidar Bozhanov of Democratic Bulgaria said i»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev and Ambassador of Turkiye to Bulgaria Mehmet Sait Uyanik discussed deeper Bulgaria-Turkiye economic ties, the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry press service said on Wednesday. The meeting focused o»»»

Sharjah: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai will need to follow new traffic diversions from Saturday, June 13, as the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) begins a temporary partial closure of Al Taawun Street as part of the Al Taawun Tunnel Development Project. The authority sa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Awsaj Academy, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, celebrated the graduation of 360 students from its Prime Programme Class of 2026 during a ceremony held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, attended by graduates, their families, and members of the academy’s acade»»»

Doha: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, is set to launch ‘Hala Bel Fans,’ a fully immersive Football Fan Zones Activation running from June 11 to July 19. Inspired by the world’s most anticipated football tournament, th»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah participated in the opening of GreenTech Amsterdam 2026, held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 9 to 11 June 2026. The exhibition is one of the world’s leading international events dedicated to agricultural te»»»

Manila: An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck western Philippines on Wednesday. The US Geological Survey reported that the epicenter was at a depth of 65 kilometers. Prior to this, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 41 people and inj»»»

China said Wednesday it was "deeply concerned" over the conflict in the Middle East and urged against escalation after Washington carried out strikes on Iran over the downing of a US helicopter. "Various relevant parties should maintain calm and exercise restraint, stop intensifying the conflict an»»»

Demonstrators continue to take to the streets in Kenya, as frustrations mount with authorities who granted the US permission to open an Ebola quarantine centre dedicated to US cit»»»

DUBAI: An upcoming feature by an emerging Saudi Arabia filmmaker is among a slate of new projects being developed by Dubai-based production company Ta Films, as it expands its presence in the regional film industry following the Cannes Film Festival success of the Yemen-set drama “The Station.” The»»»

The EU's focus on rearmament while neglecting civilian industries is a major strategic error – especially as Russia and Ukraine attempt to reach a ceasefire, Professor Joe Siracusa, a political scientist and dean of Global Futures at Curtin University, told Sputnik. Key highlights:The rearmament pu»»»

The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened on Wednesday at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 400 exhibitors from 19 countries in one of the region's largest gold and jewellery exhibitions. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Comm»»»

Any future decision by Bulgaria regarding assistance to Ukraine, whether military-technical or humanitarian, will follow established procedures, requiring a resolution by the Council of Ministers and subsequent debate in the National Assembly, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova told journalists on »»»