A total of 3,495 people of retirement age work in the Defence Ministry system, Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said in a written response to Democratic Bulgaria MP Martin Dimitrov, published on the National Assembly’s website on Tuesday. The data are valid as of April 2026. In response to the MP’s reques»»»

The European Union and the United States on Tuesday gave a final sign off to a long awaited tariff deal as the EU seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations. The deal puts the bloc well on track to meet Trump's July 4 deadline and defuse his threat of new tariffs o»»»

A comparative study of parliamentary pay across Europe shows that Bulgarian MPs receive salaries that are among the highest in relation to the national minimum wage. In Bulgaria, the ratio stands at roughly 6.8 times the minimum wage, placing the country at the top of this specific indicator in Eur»»»

The government introduced a new digital transparency platform called SIGMA, presented at the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vassilev. The system was developed as a public tool for monitoring public procurement and is pos»»»

ANKARA: Turkiye does not want an extension of the existing Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement under current conditions, a senior Turkish official said, after Baghdad asked Ankara to extend it for at least a year ‌to allow time for ‌more talks. The decades-old Turkiye-Iraq Crude Oil ‌Pipeline ⁠Agr»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General His Eminence Sheikh Naim Qassem sent a letter of gratitude to the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Dr. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf over Iran’s support to Lebanon. “Words fail to adequately express our profound gratitude for your strong and supportive positions »»»

Fireworks go off as America's Justin Gaethje celebrates after defeating Georgia's Ilia Topuria during UFC Freedom 250 mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in the early morning hours Monday. Pool photo by Saul Loeb/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The FBI said it blocked»»»

Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has launched a new edition of the “Hukoomi” platform as part of Qatar's ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and achieve the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. The platform is the first outcome of the "Digital»»»

ConflictsPakistanPakistan raises defense spending amid regional conflictsShakoor RaheemThe sharp defense spending hike highlights lessons Pakistan has learned from recent conflicts with India and a growing focus on new warfare technologies, regardless of economic constraints imposed by the IMF. htt»»»

LONDON: Britain’s Labour government on Tuesday raised objections over a proposed private rescue of Thames Water, increasing the prospect of the country’s biggest water supplier being nationalized. Heavily-indebted Thames, which supplies about 16 million homes and businesses in London and elsewhere »»»

GENEVA: Almost 2.4 million refugees will need resettling next year, the United Nations said on Tuesday, at a time when a number of countries have slashed resettlement spots. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, warned of a dire shortage of options for such refugees, who cannot return home and face risks i»»»

DHAKA: When the FIFA World Cup started last week, it became one of the year’s most anticipated moments in Bangladesh’s Rohingya camps, especially for children, to whom it gives a rare connection to a world beyond the refugee settlement. Watching matches with their favorite players and taking part i»»»

HARARE: A freight train struck a bus at a level crossing in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, killing at least nine people including two children, police and rail authorities said. The crash occurred at a railway crossing in Triangle, a sugar-producing town in the country’s south, according to police. National »»»

Plamen Veselinov Todorov was appointed director of the Public Financial Inspection Agency (PFIA) at Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev’s proposal, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday. Todorov has extensive experience in public financial inspection and law, gained over many y»»»

Berlin: Former Germany players have hit out at Jurgen Klopp for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann while working as a pundit covering the 2026 World Cup. Former Liverpool manager Klopp has been employed as a TV pundit alongside former Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Tuesday a visit to Belgrade by her Slovenian counterpart Zoran Stevanovic was important for bilateral relations, Serbia's EU path, as well as regional cooperation. At a joint press conference after a meeting with Stevanovic, Brnabic thanked »»»

Egypt announced its return to football’s biggest stage with an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium, producing one of the most disciplined and mature performances by the Pharaohs in recent World Cup history and reinforcing hopes of a first-ever progression beyond the group stage. Facing one of Europ»»»

Washington: US law enforcement disrupted a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by US President Donald Trump and other top officials over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday. “Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department»»»

An Egyptian pharmacist and his three children were killed on Tuesday when their car overturned on a desert highway in the southern province of Minya, security and local media reports said. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene near the town of Deir Mawas on the Eastern Desert Road after r»»»

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf discussed the latest developments in Lebanon and the region in a phone call on Tuesday, focusing on the political and military situation related to the memorandum of understanding signed between the Unit»»»

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has taken to Substack to accuse the British government of infecting the UK with “deep anti-white racism.” He also published damning racism and crime statistics in an essay, much of which would have been previously unspeakable. Farage announced his migration to the plat»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s media sector recorded strong revenue growth in 2025, led by booming gaming and cinema industries, as government incentives and regulatory measures continued to attract investment and support the country’s expanding creative economy. The National Media Authority (NMA) on Tuesday ann»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, in partnership with the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, held a two-day training program in Aden governorate for personnel from the nation’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology. The program, wh»»»

Dallas, United States: Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World Cup. Hydration breaks last just a total of six minutes during a match, but they stand accused of fundamentally changing the nature of football at the sport's »»»

Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they’re going for one more. A doubles wild card invi»»»

MOSCOW: Turkiye is worried by a recent uptick in attacks on civilians in the Ukraine war, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow. Turkiye is casting itself as a potential peacemaker between Moscow and Kyiv, seeking to bring the four-year war that has killed hundreds o»»»

WASHINGTON: US law enforcement disrupted a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by US President Donald Trump and other top officials over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday. “Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department»»»

June 15 (UPI) -- A bright fireball illuminated the night sky over several states, including Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, South Carolina and Texas. The American Meteor Society said the fireball was spotted just after 10:30 p.m. CDT on Sunday, with reports coming in from at least 15 states, includin»»»

CAIRO — Gold surged above $4,300 an ounce following the announcement of a US-Iran peace agreement, as investors rapidly reassessed the outlook for inflation, interest rates and global economic growth after months of geopolitical turmoil. The rally initially appeared counterintuitive. Traditionally,»»»

JEDDAH: A $1 billion refinery expansion in Bangladesh, major rail links in Turkiye and Uganda, and renewable energy projects in Africa are among the initiatives backed by a $2.8 billion financing package approved by the Islamic Development Bank. The funding was signed off by the bank’s Board of Exe»»»

Washington, United States: US law enforcement disrupted a potential attack on a UFC event at the White House attended by US President Donald Trump and other top officials, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday. "Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a»»»

Atlanta: The man who stymied powerhouse Spain at the World Cup here Monday walked onto the pitch as a 40-year-old journeyman, two weeks away from the expiration of his contract at a second-tier Portuguese club. Josimar Dias - best known by his nickname, Vozinha - and his Cape Verde teammates were m»»»

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories: A young Gazan girl twirls across the floor of a dressmaker's shop, her white dress billowing around her as a shy smile spreads across her face. Trimmed with delicate tulle and topped with a soft veil, the dress looks fit for a celebration. Few would guess that p»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Turkiye have agreed to ensure security in the Black Sea region amid Kiev's provocations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We agreed to closely cooperate on security issues in the Black Sea region, as well as in the Caucasus, the Middle East, and»»»

A true crisis in the country's budget happened in 1997, whereas the current situation is entirely manageable, and claims about the poor state of public finances are being used to justify taking on large debts without any real justification, Martin Dimitrov, MP of Democratic Bulgaria, told journalis»»»

Arab Finance: Kuwait-based Urbnlanes Development is seeking to acquire a 430-feddan land plot in Ras El Hekma on Egypt's North Coast for EGP 7 billion ($135 million), Asharq Business reported, citing two informed sources. The developer intends to develop a tourism project on the land plot, includin»»»

TBILISI - On the second day of his official visit to Georgia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili to discuss further advancement of Serbia-Georgia relations through strengthening of parliamentary cooperation and more frequent exchanges at all levels, an»»»

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a deal and “immediate and permanent” end to military operations this week. Pakistan signaled it will continue to lay the groundwork for further talks, w»»»

COPENHAGEN: The vast majority of Europe’s beaches offer “excellent” water quality for swimming, the EU environment agency said on Tuesday ahead of the summer season, with coastal nations and inland Austria topping the list. “This summer we can all reap the benefits of solid implementation of EU bat»»»

MANILA: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in the Philippines on Tuesday that Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea where a major flare-out could endanger freedom of navigation as has happened in the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint appearance with Philippine Presid»»»

JEDDAH: At the beginning of the new Hijri year, the Holy Kaaba was covered with its new kiswa, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s care for the holiest site in Islam and its expertise in producing Islamic craftsmanship. The replacement of the kiswa is one of the key rituals at the Grand Mosque and marks the »»»

It is scandalous for the Parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee amend the budget extension law by raising the ceiling for new government debt by up to EUR 3.8 billion without receiving calculations from the Ministry of Finance that indicate how much new debt is actually needed, Assen Vassilev o»»»

PARIS: News consumers around the world are now turning more to social media and video platforms than traditional outlets for information, a respected report said Tuesday, warning that old-style business models are under threat. The year 2026 marks “a significant milestone: for the first time, socia»»»

Law enforcement officers detained a Bishkek resident suspected of distributing pornographic materials online. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they received information that activities related to the distribution of prohibited online content were taking place in a building in the capi»»»

Dubai: The UAE distributed more than Dh46 billion in Value Added Tax and Excise Tax revenues to federal and local governments by the end of 2025, marking a 15% increase from the previous year, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now -»»»

Qatar announced on Monday that it played a pivotal role in bridging “gaps in viewpoints” between Tehran and Washington, helping finalize a landmark settlement that Doha describes as the first step toward a broader regional consensus guaranteeing long-term stability. Speaking to reporters, Qatari Fo»»»

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that as part of an agreement due to be formally signed this week, International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors would be allowed into Iran to oversee the dismantling of its nuclear program. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- U.»»»

A Hague-based arbitration tribunal has rejected Ukrainian maritime claims against Russia, including attempts to challenge Moscow’s sovereignty over Crimea and surrounding waters. Ukraine launched the case in 2016 before the Permanent Court of Arbitration under the UN Convention on the Law of the Se»»»

The UK’s move to ban social media for under-16s is a ruse to implement digital surveillance of all internet users, X owner Elon Musk has declared, accusing the British government of building a “police state.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the ban on Monday, promising that the measur»»»