Dubai: A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore waters southeast of Mindanao on Monday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS). Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In an advisory issued at 5.18p»»»

This is the largest corporate issuance of the year on the Bucharest Stock Exchange and the largest issuance in RON by a Romanian corporate issuer for the 2024–2026 period, with the exception of BCR’s November 2025 issuance in RON, amounting to RON 1.125 billion. “We entered the market at a time whe»»»

The Finance Ministry is launching a new FIDELIS government bond issue between 15 and 22 June 2026, with tax-free interest rates of up to 7.60% for lei-denominated bonds and up to 6.80% for euro-denominated bonds. The June edition also includes two special tranches for blood donors, introduced in th»»»

ABU DHABI: Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis believes the future of basketball in Abu Dhabi is promising as the emirate continues to invest in youth development and grassroots participation. Speaking to Arab News during the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Abu Dhabi League Finals, Davis praised the growth of the gam»»»

Kyiv: A barrage of missiles fired at several major Ukrainian cities set Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killed eleven, while Ukraine strikes claimed three lives in a city south of Moscow. AFP journalists across Kyiv witnessed residents running through the streets seeking shelter thr»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has stressed the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and adherence to international law following the announcement of an agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored the importan»»»

Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a severe shortage of speech therapists and special education teachers. This is leading to a shortage of such personnel in educational institutions across the country. Durus Kozuev, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation, stated at a meeting of the Zh»»»

Hungary continues to reject the European Union’s Migration Pact in its current form, therefore the government has not completed a plan for its implementation in Hungary and it is “not planning to submit such a document in future“, the interior minister said in parliament’s European affairs committe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the completion of all works of Phase 7 of the Road Improvement Project in the Western, as part of Ashghal’s efforts to develop road networks and infrastructure services in various regions of the country. In a statement by Ashghal, the proj»»»

In a geopolitical and economic context defined by constant pressure on liquidity and a continuous need for investment, companies in Romania are facing an increasingly complex reality. While in the past competitive advantage was supported mainly by lower costs and skilled human resources, today it d»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai jumped on Monday, reversing last week’s drop and pushing retail rates back near the levels seen earlier this month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, »»»

A wave of international acclaim swept across the global stage Sunday as world leaders welcomed the landmark memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, hailing the agreement that brings an immediate and permanent end to what many described as the US‑Israeli war of aggression aga»»»

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Poulev attended the inauguration of new production facilities developed under Alcomet AD's Priority Investment Project in Shumen on Monday. The company is Bulgaria’s largest producer of rolled and extr»»»

Abu Dhabi City Municipality is continuing efforts to improve pedestrian safety and mobility through an integrated project covering the operation and maintenance of bridges, tunnels and other pedestrian facilities across Abu Dhabi Island and the mainland. The municipality said the project forms part»»»

The Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank (EIB), comprised of European Union Finance Ministers, endorsed the Bank’s strategy to deliver on shared policy priorities, with increased financing and risk appetite, deploying its full potential to mobilise investments for energy autonomy, tec»»»

Kyrgyzstan, along with other countries, is increasing funding to fight HIV, the UN News Service reports. According to a new report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the fight against HIV is currently facing a serious crisis—a decline in external funding, restrictions on »»»

One of the largest projects in the history of Kyrgyzstan’s mining industry has officially begun in the highlands of Issyk-Kul region — the development of Togolok gold deposit. The project is considered strategically important for the country’s economy and, for the first time in independent Kyrgyzst»»»

Bulgaria will begin negotiations with airlines for new charter programs in an attempt to restore the German tourist market, which has been experiencing a serious decline in recent years, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said on Monday. Dimitrov, who attended the opening of the Experience Bulgaria 202»»»

RIYADH: King Abdulaziz International Airport on June 14 welcomed the first domestic flight of Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia. The launch is part of the airline’s domestic network expansion, initially offering two daily flights between Riyadh and Jeddah. This initiative aims to»»»

Dubai: As Muslims around the world prepare to welcome the new Hijri year, preparations are under way at the Grand Mosque in Mecca for the annual replacement of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa, one of the most significant rituals associated with Islam's holiest site. The process, which culminates on the firs»»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday that the "ember of hope" for dialogue and cooperation with North Korea still exists. Lee made the remark during a speech at a mass held at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 15 (UPI) -- South Korean Pres»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks rose more than five percent to close above the 8,500-point mark on the back of an agreement to end the U.S.-Iran war. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks closed sharply higher Monday to extend their winning strea»»»

A significant number of people participate in illegal street racing in Sofia, Senior Commissioner Nikolay Peltekov, acting head of the Sofia Directorate of Interior (SDI), told reporters on Monday while commenting on an ongoing operation to boost road safety. Peltekov reported that an email address»»»

Dubai: A fragile US-Iran agreement to halt hostilities has been sealed — but not on the same timeline, and not in the same narrative — turning a breakthrough moment into a carefully choreographed duel over symbolism, timing and credit. Also Read: US–Iran deal talks: Pakistan signals 24-hour breakth»»»

Israeli officials feel sidelined by the emerging US-Iran peace deal and are furious with what they believe amounts to a “catastrophe” that fails the objectives set prior to the war, according to a report by the Israeli outlet Ynet. According to the reported terms, the agreement would reopen the Str»»»

DUBAI: Part-Saudi model Shanina Shaik is promoting a clutch of Australian brands on social media, starring in a campaigns after hitting the runway at Australian Fashion Week earlier this year. The model is quickly becoming the face of Australian fashion, with brands seemingly banking on her interna»»»

Dubai: As summer temperatures peak across the UAE, outdoor workers say staying safe on the job depends on strict hydration routines, regular breaks, and adherence to heat-safety rules, including the midday work ban. Workers told Gulf News that while the heat presents daily challenges, government sa»»»

Russia is set to debut its new Sokol surveillance drone at the National Security Belarus–2026 exhibition in Minsk — a next-generation platform engineered to thrive where extreme conditions are the norm. Key features:Designed for day-and-night monitoring, including search and rescue missionsUnique X»»»

Dubai: Work on the Al Maktoum International Airport expansion continues according to the approved timeline, with Phase 1 scheduled to begin operations in 2032. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Contracts worth Dh13 billion are currently being executed, while more than 10»»»

WORLD - US-IRAN DEAL - EU Coverage on Monday is dominated by the emerging US-Iran agreement to end four months of hostilities, with Bulgarian media focusing on the geopolitical consequences, market reaction and uncertainty surrounding the final terms. Dnevnik writes that the United States and Iran »»»

Pilots from Kyrgyzstan are qualified to operate flights worldwide, with their training meeting international standards. Daniyar Bostonov, Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency, stated on Birinchi Radio. He said pilots holding citizenship of Kyrgyzstan and domestic licenses are already working»»»

World share prices soared Monday after a tentative deal was announced on ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel. The future for the S&P 500 was up 1.2% and that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1%, auguring likely early gains f»»»

Israeli enemy is still defying defeat after the announcement of US-Iran deal, with defense minister saying occupation forces will stay in southern Lebanon. In first official remarks by an Israeli leader on the ceasefire that was announced last night, Israel Katz defended the Zionist entity’s policy»»»

Dubai Police successfully rescued an Arab national who became lost in the Hatta mountains following an extensive two-day search operation involving multiple specialised emergency and rescue teams. According to Brigadier Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of Hatta Police Station, the Command and Control Cen»»»

The Iranian missile threat has long cast a shadow across the region, and the UAE has been preparing for this eventuality for decades, becoming the first foreign customer for the US Terminal High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) system and procuring air defence equipment from a range of international pa»»»

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Authorities in southern Lebanon warned people displaced by three months of war between Israel and Hezbollah against rushing home on Monday despite a US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, as Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the south. The warning comes as Lebanon has»»»

London/Washington, June 15 (SANA) Global financial and commodity markets reacted strongly on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a peace accord and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route, easing concerns over disruptions to oil supplies and maritime »»»

Jakarta: Flushed and sweating, 31-year-old Annisa Enggracia Fidel runs back and forth to defend her fort from invaders -- hundreds of fellow adults all beating the blues by playing a nostalgic Indonesian children's game. The tech professional is a member of Jakarta's "Playing Community", a group th»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a birthday message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, said that under Xi’s leadership China is achieving impressive results and strengthening its position on the global stage, according to an official Kremlin statement. The telegram also emphasized that both leade»»»

Dubai: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has launched a unified digital platform bringing together thousands of legislative and legal documents from across the region, in a move aimed at strengthening legal cooperation and supporting greater policy alignment among member states. The platform was i»»»

Dubai: The International Astronomical Center has released one of the first images of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram 1448 AH, captured in broad daylight from Abu Dhabi. The image was taken at 11am UAE time on Monday using the centre's Al Khatm Astronomical Observatory, offering »»»

President Donald Trump is headed to the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement that he says will bring an end to the U.S. war with Iran. French President Emmanuel Macron, this year's summit host, invited the leaders of thre»»»

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A young woman died in Brazil after being launched off a bridge for a rope jump without a safety cord, police said Sunday. In videos of the Saturday accident circulating online, two men hoist the 21-year-old above their heads and launch her off Skeleton Bridge, in the interio»»»

London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming ban on social media for all children under the age of 16. Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Starmer said that "the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16". The move ma»»»

Doha, Qatar: In line with its efforts to strengthen the healthcare sector in the Republic of Chad, QRCS (Qatar Red Crescent Society) has funded a project to establish and equip a comprehensive dialysis unit at Al-Nahda University Hospital in the capital, N’Djamena. The project is being implemented »»»

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) celebrated the completion of the Clinical Social Worker Certification Programme, organised by the Social Work Department under the Clinical Operations Directorate, in collaboration with PHCC’s Workforce Training and Development Directorate, the De»»»

Israel's defense minister said Monday that Israel won't withdraw from land seized in Lebanon as the interim deal between Iran and the United States is pending. Israel Katz's remarks were the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the interim deal. The two sides plan to meet Frida»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has identified five categories of customers and services that are exempt from advance vehicle inspection bookings, providing greater flexibility for motorists while maintaining the appointment-based system used across the emirate's testing centres.»»»

New York: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Guy Ryder at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of protecting and p»»»

Doha, Qatar: From moments of deep engagement to energizing applause that echoed throughout the Katara Opera House, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra delivered an evening of symphonic excellence on Saturday, treating audiences to two of classical music’s most celebrated masterpieces in its “Classic H»»»