A massive explosion and fire hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday evening, with the authorities attributing the incident to a “technical malfunction” during operations at a local gas facility rather than an attack. Qatar’s Interior Ministry initially said an “internal explosion” occurre»»»

Bulgaria was added to the FATF grey list back in 2023. Since then, the government has gradually stepped up its compliance rules across key sectors. The most recent move sees Bulgaria establishing a dedicated AML task force embedded within the National Police.  Outgoing Interior Minister Daniel»»»

Dubai: Kuwait's Court of Cassation, the country's highest judicial authority, has sentenced former lawmaker Saleh Ashour and another defendant to three years in prison with immediate effect after convicting them of misappropriating funds belonging to others, Al Rai Arabic daily reported. The ruling»»»

Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker said that the Arab Executive Office of the Ministers of Electricity 31st meeting discusses the Arab electricity network. The Arab leaders pay great attention to the Arab power grid that has great economic feasibility, the minister added. Egypt suffered last ye»»»

Uzbekistan is preparing to launch an ambitious new legal jurisdiction aimed at attracting international technology companies. The idea is to utilise legal certainty and regulatory flexibility rather than tax incentives in building a digital economy. In an exclusive interview with bne Inte»»»

GAZA CITY: Carrying their boards past tents and bombed-out buildings, a group of Gazan surfers headed for the sea, seeking solace in the waves despite the risk of Israeli attacks. On the beach in Gaza City, the trio laid out their boards on the sand while they warmed up their limbs and readied thei»»»

Visually impaired citizens pointed out accessibility gaps in the Sofia Metro during an inspection at the Serdika metro station on Monday, part of the Step Forward with Confidence campaign organized by the Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD) and Union of the Blind in Bulgaria. Par»»»

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan issued a weather alert for the period from June 22 to June 25. According to the ministry, hot weather is expected across the country in the coming days, while some regions may experience heavy localized rainfall. Rescue services are urging resident»»»

BELGRADE - We live in a world where all assumptions that have shaped the world economy in the past 30 years are collapsing and that is why we must change, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday in Belgrade at the opening of the 21st World Congress of the International Economic Associatio»»»

FM Logistic, a major international supply chain player, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the capital of German logistics group Schäflein. The current management, Achim and Bernd Schäflein, will retain an equity stake, thereby securing the continuity and famil»»»

Doha The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced on Monday that the number of people injured in the incident at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area has reached 54. In a statement posted on its official account on X, the ministry said that the Qatari International Search and Rescue Group, affil»»»

Mardin, Turkiye: In a dimly lit room illuminated by a pair of red lamps, eight-year-old Zeynep waits to see photographs she has taken, now trapped as shadows and silhouettes on a roll of film. "How big is your curiosity?" asks her mentor, 40-year-old photographer Amar Kilic, as he develops the nega»»»

The transaction refinances the company’s existing facilities, originally signed in 2023, and extends the initial maturity from three to five years, while securing improved terms and conditions. The funds will be used primarily to support the modernization and digitization of Delgaz’s distribution n»»»

ROME: World leaders are “feeding” wars instead of the hungry, Pope Leo said on Monday, telling the UN food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed. Leo, who has been more outspoken on political issues in recent months, urged governments to increase their spending to combat hunger and no»»»

Paris, France: Thirteen people died by drowning in searing temperatures in France over the weekend, with the heatwave set to intensify from Monday across much of Europe, forcing warnings and special measures. The latest hot spell that has left the continent sweltering has seen outdoor events cancel»»»

London, June 22 (SANA) Oil prices declined on Monday in global markets after the conclusion of U.S.–Iran talks in Switzerland, which were described as positive, and following reports that Tehran secured exemptions for oil and petrochemical exports, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions.»»»

RIYADH: Makkah and Madinah’s hospitality sectors demonstrated resilience in early 2026, weathering regional travel disruptions as the Kingdom continues to expand accommodation capacity for religious visitors, according to Knight Frank. The consultancy’s Saudi Hospitality and Religious Tourism Repor»»»

Abu Dhabi: New business licences issued in Abu Dhabi rose by 21 per cent in the first three months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, officials announced Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the business reg»»»

Two Palestinians were martyred and several others wounded on Monday in an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle in central Gaza City, the latest in a series of ceasefire violations that continue to shatter the fragile truce. Local sources reported that Israeli warplanes conducted at least three str»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of Projects Affairs at the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Eng. Khalid Saif Al Khayareen affirmed Ashghal's commitment to implementing the ban on work in open areas during the specified period from 10am until 3:30pm from June 1 to September 15 of each year, while monitoring »»»

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the launch of an automated information system (AIS) «Single Window» starting July 1, 2026. As part of efforts to digitize public services and improve transparency and convenience for citizens, the »»»

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, has commissioned a new aromatics unit at the Petrobrazi refinery, following an investment of around EUR 140 million. The project will allow the company to expand its production capacity for feedstocks used in the petrochemi»»»

Not a single topic dominates Monday’s news media. The coverage focuses on the presidential race, with parties weighing possible candidates before the autumn 2026 election, Bulgaria’s position on the EU’s planned new sanctions package against Russia, and the pressure on public finances. Other major »»»

Seoul: A Korean Republic court sentenced a former justice minister to 25 years in prison on Monday for his role in ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol's brief and disastrous declaration of martial law in 2024. Park Sung-jae was found guilty of involvement in "insurrection" by the Seoul Central District Cour»»»

Dubai: HSBC has launched its Tokenised Deposit Service in the UAE, giving eligible corporate and institutional clients a new way to move money instantly across domestic and cross-border accounts. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The service allows companies to transfer »»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said partnerships between the Egyptian private sector and investors from sisterly countries reflect growing confidence in the Egyptian economy and underscore the market’s ability to attract more high-quality investments that support sustainable development goals. Mad»»»