Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at a Council of Ministers' meeting with associations of road transport operators on Tuesday that Government is about to take measures to support the transport industry and its sustainable development, reported the Cabinet's press centre. The measures are foreseen to »»»

Dubai: The Holy Kaaba was draped in a new Kiswa on Tuesday as Saudi Arabia marked the beginning of the Islamic New Year, continuing a centuries-old tradition that combines religious significance with one of the most intricate forms of Islamic craftsmanship. The replacement of the black silk coverin»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Court of Cassation has sentenced Sheikh Talal Al Khaled, former interior minister, to three years in prison with hard labour and imposed a fine of KD3,000 after ruling in two high-profile public spending cases involving the Ministries of Interior and Defence. The court ordered the s»»»

TBILISI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in Tbilisi he expected the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to provide a final, 15-day extension of a deadline for a resolution of the issue of the Serbian oil company NIS. Vucic said this in response to questions from reporters»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Cinerama Club celebrated its first anniversary on Monday with a special screening of Badr Al-Shibani’s “Seven Summits” documentary at the Sard Cultural Center in Riyadh. “Seven Summits” details Al-Shibani’s journey as he conquers the highest peak on each of the world’s seven conti»»»

PHILADELPHIA, USA: Like many other Haitians, Peguy Joseph is a longtime superfan of Brazil, the world’s greatest soccer power. In a few days, though – for the first time in his life – he won’t root for the Brazilians. He has a World Cup ticket to see them play, in a wildly improbable matchup, again»»»

Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said achieving health sovereignty in Africa has become a strategic necessity rather than a choice, calling for stronger and more self-reliant healthcare systems while maintaining effective international partnerships, during the fifth edition of Africa He»»»

The Internal Trade Development Authority (ITDA), affiliated with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade, has announced the launch of a new system based on the use of secure documents for Commercial Registry records, alongside the provision of a number of Commercial Registry services through offi»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Chairperson of the National Investment Bank (NIB), held a meeting with Ashraf Negm, Deputy Chairperson and Managing Director of the bank, and Ahmed Saad, Chief Executive Officer of NI Consulting and Project Structuring, a subsidiary of»»»

UAE authorities have foiled a major drug trafficking plot, arresting 23 suspects and seizing significant quantities of narcotics in a nationwide coordinated operation. The operation, overseen by the Federal Narcotics Prosecution and the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, was carried out in coordina»»»

The University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia hosted its Awards for Best Administration 2025 on Tuesday. The initiative recognizes best practices in national, regional, and municipal administration. Awards were presented in three categories: Administrative Efficiency, Innovation, and»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by the Building Permit Complex Department, on Tuesday organized a workshop on updating requirements for planning and designing villas and mansions. The move is part of the Ministry's efforts to strengthen engagement with its partners and awarene»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Cinerama Club celebrated its first anniversary on Monday with a special screening of Badr Al-Shibani’s “Seven Summits” documentary at the Sard Cultural Center in Riyadh. “Seven Summits” details Al-Shibani’s journey as he conquers the highest peak on each of the world’s seven conti»»»

Wrocław’s second skyscraper and Poland’s only premium residential development with padel courts and a spa zone at the level of a five-star hotel. 250 apartments have already been sold. Some places change the way we look at a city. Quorum Tower does not merely define Wrocław’s skyline; it enters int»»»

Spectators watch the screens in Times Square showing visuals of Elon Musk and SpaceX branding at the Nasdaq MarketSite Exchange in Times Square on Friday. Elon Musk celebrated the Nasdaq opening bell Friday as SpaceX prepared to start trading publicly, cementing his status as a trillionaire. Photo »»»

Evian: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Tuesday with President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. HH the Amir affirmed the strong strategic relations between Qatar and the United States, no»»»

LONDON: Hundreds of Israeli settlers on Tuesday stormed Joseph’s Tomb, located east of the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, in an attempt to assert sovereignty over the site. Since January, settlers have stormed the site multiple times, performing Jewish prayers under the watch of Israeli forces,»»»

AMMAN — The total value of transactions processed through Jordan’s “eFAWATEERcom” system reached JD6.51 billion, with 33.93 million transactions recorded since the beginning of 2026, according to the monthly payment systems report issued by the Jordanian Company for Payment and Clearing Systems (Jo»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — The International Monetary Fund chief has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, but warned it would take time for energy and other supply disruptions to dissipate."As we have said before, much depends on the duration and intensity of the en»»»

AMMAN — The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship announced that "Sanad" application has continued to witness accelerated growth, with the number of digital identity activations exceeding 2.7 million citizens, including nearly 400,000 daily active users.The ministry stated that these fig»»»

A joint France and UK-led naval mission is ready to deploy to the Strait of Hormuz following an interim agreement between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war. Backed by around 20 countries, the mission aims to draw on widespread logistical know-how and resources to help clear mines and escor»»»

Oil prices sank again on Tuesday, hitting $US80 per barrel for the first time since early March on the back of an announcement by US President Donald Trump of the Strait of Hormuz's reopening on Friday. It comes as the US and Iran are expected to formally sign a ceasefire settlement later this week»»»

Doha: A committee of Qatar's Shura Council has reviewed a proposal aimed at regulating wedding ceremonies and addressing associated social practices, as part of ongoing discussions on social policy and community traditions. The Committee on Social Affairs, Labor and Housing held a meeting on Tuesda»»»

ISMAILIA — Egypt plans to channel investments of up to EGP 12 billion (approximately $240 million) into its Vaccine and Biotechnology City by 2030 as Cairo seeks to strengthen pharmaceutical self-sufficiency, reduce reliance on imported vaccines and position itself as a regional manufacturing hub s»»»

Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and activist who was in contact with the FRANCE 24 Observers team, disappeared on January 7, 2025, in the region of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, which is the scene of a deadly Islamist insurrection. Chissale spoke out about topics the Mozambican government did not want o»»»

Didier Deschamps has been coaching the French men's national football team for 14 years, a record period at the helm. He and his players are now aiming for a third World Cup title. The tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico will be his last competition as head of Les Bleus»»»

French department store BHV Marais will end its partnership with Shein after its operating company sold the landmark Paris outlet to a group of executives. The move follows months of controversy over the fast-fashion retailer’s presence in the store, including outcry over its environmental impact, »»»

LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Kylian Mbappe’s France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday. Argentina, who won that dramatic contest in Doha in a penalty shootout after it finished 3-3 following extra time, take»»»

NEW YORK: More than 18 million people in Yemen — over half the country’s population — are acutely hungry, the UN’s top humanitarian official told the Security Council on Tuesday, describing a crisis that is deepening faster than the international community can respond. During a Security Council mee»»»

Evian-les-Bains, France: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to working alongside its partners to advance peace, security, stability, trust and development globally. In a speech during the 52nd G7 Summit at Evian-les-Bains, France, Sheikh Mo»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic signed on Tuesday a Shareholders Agreement with Hungary's MOL Group on future management of the Serbian oil company NIS. The Agreement will take effect in case MOL and Gazprom Neft agree on an acquisition of a Russian-maj»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers looking for a summer break closer to home will soon have a new option, with Oman Air launching direct flights between Dubai and Salalah from July 3. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new year-round route will connect Dubai International Airport »»»

Police inspect the scene of a shooting in Biala Podlaska, Poland, Tuesday. Russian artist and cartoonist Semyon Skrepetsky, known for mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in the town. The 44-year-old Russian citizen had been living in Biala Podlaska, which is close to the Belarus»»»

Moscow has condemned a Dutch military test involving a mock prisoner-of-war camp for Russian soldiers, warning European “hotheads” that the facilities would be of no use if a real conflict broke out. Dutch media reported last week that the Netherlands Army was test-running a new POW camp design at »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Lisbon on an official visit on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Faisal is scheduled to meet with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel to discuss relations between their countries and areas of coordination and coop»»»

Health Minister Katya Ivkova took part in a regular meeting of the EU Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, held on Tuesday in Luxembourg, the Health Ministry said on its website. At Germany’s initiative, the health ministers of the Member States were informed of developme»»»

Doha: The General Tax Authority (GTA) has launched the nationally recognised Certified Tax Specialist Programme, aimed at developing national competencies and strengthening the capabilities of tax professionals, thereby supporting the advancement and transformation of Qatar's tax sector. In a press»»»

NEW YORK: The US-Iran nuclear deal has created a potential turning point for Yemen’s long-stalled peace process, the UN’s special envoy for Yemen told the Security Council on Tuesday, urging the warring parties to capitalize on the rare moment of regional calm. Briefing the 15-member council on the»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon has suffered the deadliest spillover of the regional war ‌triggered by the US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than three months ago, which is set to end with a deal between Washington and Tehran.The conflict spread to Lebanon on March 2, when Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired on Israel»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has shared its future direction for the private education sector in the emirate, rooted in the UAE’s leadership’s vision to shape future-ready generations that lead in technological advancement and innovation, while remaining dee»»»

Doha: A case report by Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been published in Frontiers in Endocrinology detailing the successful treatment of severe acquired hypothalamic obesity (aHO) in a young child. The findings provide important new evidence for the management of one of the most »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan on June 17-18, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. "On Wednesday and Thursday, that is, June 17-18, in Kazan, our president will take part in the anniversary summit of Russia - the Association of»»»

Council for Electronic Media (CEM) Chair Gabriela Naplatanova said Tuesday on Facebook that the results of Reuters Institute's Digital News Report 2026 are indicative of the media peculiarities in Bulgaria. She underscored that Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) has the highest level of public trust in»»»

The Government is working to increase economic transparency, boost production and employment, and curb the shadow economy, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) leaders, the Cabinet press service said Tuesday. Radev was speaking during a worki»»»

Doha: A senior World Bank official has said Qatar has the foundations needed to emerge as a leading regional hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, citing its strong investment capacity, skilled workforce and strategic geographic position. World Bank Group (WBG) Country Manager for Qatar, Holly W»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Secretary General, His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem, is scheduled to deliver a speech at the opening of the central Ashura Council»»»

A wave of allegations coming from Turkish media has placed Bulgarian defense entrepreneur Anton Stefov and his company International Armored Group (IAG) under intense scrutiny, with claims of a cross-border scheme involving armored vehicles allegedly dismantled in Turkey, transported in parts, and »»»

MARIB: Maj. Gen. Sultan Al-Aradah, a member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, and governor of Marib, said Saudi Arabia helped prevent Yemen from sliding into a new civil war through what he described as its “sincere” support during the tensions that unfolded in Hadramawt and Al-Mahra last»»»

LONDON: Syrian authorities arrested a man who served as an office director for the cousin of former ruler Bashar Assad for his involvement in crimes targeting unarmed civilians last year. Wissam Saji Osman worked with Yisar Al-Assad, who led Al-Areen 313 Brigades, one of several paramilitary factio»»»

SANTA CLARA, USA: Austria coach ‌Ralf Rangnick is wary that his team could become the latest European nation to be thwarted by sides from the Asian confederation at the World Cup if they fail to bring their best against debutants Jordan on Tuesday. Czech Republic lost 2-1 to South Korea last week b»»»