TBILISI - Deputy Chief of Serbian Armed Forces General Staff Lt Gen Tiosav Jankovic attended a South-Eastern Europe Defence Ministerial (SEDM) deputy chiefs of defence meeting in Tbilisi on Thursday. "At the regular annual meeting of this regional initiative, the implementation of agreed activities»»»

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war»»»

Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”. There has been no confirmation or denial from the government mini»»»

Uzbekistan is an unusual case in the Islamic world. Its population of nearly 40mn is overwhelmingly Muslim — around 90% — yet the country has operated since independence as a resolutely secular state, with a conventional western-style banking system inherited from the Soviet era. Islamic finance ha»»»

Amazon UAE’s Prime Day returns from June 24-30, kicking off summer with millions of exclusive deals for Prime members on www.amazon.ae/primeday. This year’s event brings together deep discounts across more than 30 product categories from top local and international brands, in addition to deals on t»»»

Kuwait Airways has launched commercial flights to four destinations as part of its Summer 2026 operating plan, expanding its seasonal network to include Vienna in Austria, Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trabzon in Turkey and Salalah in Oman. Abdulwahab Al Shatti, acting Chief Executive of Kuwa»»»

Uzbekistan is booming. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev rattled off an impressive string of successes in his keynote speech at the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) on June 17 to a hall packed with business partners, regional dignitaries and foreign investors who have come to se»»»

The mine hunter M 271 "Captain Constantin Dumitrescu" participates in the tenth activation of the MCM BLACK SEA (Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Group), between June 13-26, a regional initiative developed by Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey, to combat the danger posed by sea mines and to maintain a»»»

Central Asia used to be thought of as sitting at the “navel of the world,” about as far away from everywhere as it was possible to be. Today that perception has changed as once again the region finds itself at the centre of things and a key link between east and west. Uzbekistan is the most populou»»»

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday as Russia seeks to bolster business and other ties with the nations of the regional bloc. The two-day meeting, being held in Kazan, is set to consider ways to expand Russia’s “strategic partne»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between Russia and Turkiye are developing on an upward trend, and Moscow is very pleased about this, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "Relations between our countries are developing on the rise, and we are very pleased about this. Our contacts have lo»»»

Dubai: Eighteen months ago, Claire Francis received the news that every family dreads. The head of physical education at Nord Anglia International School in Dubai had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. In an instant, life became a blur of hospital appointments, major surgery, chemotherapy, radi»»»

The Chinese engineering company China Nerin Engineering Co., Ltd. has been selected as the EPC contractor for the construction of key production facilities at Togolok gold deposit. According to the Chairman of the Board of Kumtor Operating Company Kanimet Toktosunov, the company was chosen through »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump last year that he was the "greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House." Now, as Trump tries to finalize a deal to end the war with Iran, he's unloading on Netanyahu with rhetoric that no other American leader has dared to»»»

As the peak summer season gets underway, prices along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast have once again become a hot topic. Receipts, restaurant bills, and social media videos are fueling debate over whether a vacation by the sea has become too expensive. Yet industry representatives and analysts argue th»»»

Akylbek Turatbek uulu, Director of the state enterprise Kyrgyzfarmatsiya, held a working meeting with Mustafa Taşkın, Head of the Department of Emergency Health Services and Overseas Health Units of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey. According to the state enterprise, the main topic »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump last year that he was the “greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House." Now, as Trump tries to finalise a deal to end the war with Iran, he's unloading on Netanyahu with rhetoric that no other American leader has dared to»»»

June 16 (UPI) -- A ballet performance of Romeo and Juliet in Turkey went off-script when an orange cat wandered onto stage and interacted with the performance. Video from the performance by the Imperial Russian Ballet Company in Izmir shows the cat wandering onto the stage during the climactic scen»»»

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 »»»

West Asia LLC is a St. Petersburg–based company that holds a portfolio of overseas oil and gas assets. It was formerly known as GPN-Middle East Projects LLC. The company was set up in 2020 and spent its first five years under Gazprom Neft PJSC umbrella. On 24 February 2025, Gazprom Neft ceased to b»»»

The extended disruption caused by the US-Iran conflict highlights a need for diversifying energy export routes to reduce dependency on shipping via the Strait of Hormuz. A new initiative launched by the Washington, DC-based New Lines Institute seeks to develop Syria and Turkey into major energy dis»»»

Trust in news in Bulgaria has fallen to 21%, placing the country among those with the lowest levels of trust in the media worldwide, according to the Digital News Report 2026 published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. “The Bulgarian media landscape i»»»

The Commission on a Common Alphabet for Turkic Countries has developed a recommended version of the Kyrgyz alphabet. The latest expert meeting was held in Astana and organized by the Turkic Academy jointly with the Turkish Linguistic Community. Representatives from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzsta»»»

Nature and EnvironmentCharging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictionsGero RueterElectric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast. https://p.dw.com/p/5F7kvElectric vehicles charge a»»»

ECONOMY Citing estimates released by the National Statistical Institute on Monday, the Trud tabloid daily publishes an article titled “Services Fuel Record-High Inflation”. According to the publication, the sharp rise in service prices has become the main factor behind Bulgaria’s annual inflation r»»»

More than 96,000 visitors attended the 57th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah, a 6 per cent increase from the previous edition, underscoring the continued strength of the regional luxury jewellery market and the UAE’s growing position as a trading hub for the industry. The five-day ex»»»

Washington: It's common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites. The problem, known as "alpha-gal syndrom»»»

On June 17, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on a draft report assessing progress made by Turkey last year towards EU accession. The document calls for the sanctioning of the country’s justice minister, Akin Gurlek. Prepare for a bit of noise. Political actors, who i»»»

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei made it clear that Lebanon and ending the war in the Arab country constitute an inseparable part of the understanding reached between Iran and the US.Speaking to reporters at a weekly press conference on Monday, Baqaei said the finalizati»»»

The "Islamabad Agreement" was built in Pakistan, not signed there. But the diplomatic credit stays with Islamabad. Diplomatic circles already call it the "Islamabad Agreement" — even though the final US-Iran ceasefire signing is taking place outside Pakistan. Why? Because the deal was built in Paki»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria’s government hopes to submit its regular budget by the end of June, while warning that public finances are under severe strain and that restoring fiscal balance will be a difficult task. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Shumen, where he attended the o»»»

Six liver transplants have been performed in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Health Bakyt Kadyraliev announced this to members of Ala-Too parliamentary group in Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, access to liver transplants for children with cirrhosis remains challenging due to insufficient resource»»»

US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding, announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday, with both sides confirming a signing ceremony in Switzerland. The agreement includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanc»»»

Nearly 100 Turkmen migrants deported from Turkey on a plane that flew from Istanbul were reportedly subjected to extreme questioning and screening by National Security Ministry (MNB) officials on arrival in Ashgabat. Azatlyk, citing anonymous sources, this week reported on how events unfolded when »»»

Nearly 100 Turkmen migrants deported from Turkey on a plane that flew from Istanbul were reportedly subjected to extreme questioning and screening by National Security Ministry (MNB) officials on arrival in Ashgabat. Azatlyk, citing anonymous sources, this week reported on how events unfolded when »»»

Vancouver, Canada: Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkiye in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals and rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach produced a string of crucial saves t»»»

Vancouver, Canada: Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals and rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach produced a string of crucial saves to»»»

The first plane carrying Iranian, Afghan, Turkish and Georgian migrants deported from the United States arrived in Bangui in the Central African Republic on Friday evening as part of a controversial US programme to send undocumented foreigners – some of whom have legal protections – to th»»»

Gold is increasingly being weaponised by states, criminal networks and sanctioned regimes as a strategic financial tool, while regulatory systems are failing to keep pace with rapidly evolving illicit supply chains, according to a new report from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organize»»»

Gold is increasingly being weaponised by states, criminal networks and sanctioned regimes as a strategic financial tool, while regulatory systems are failing to keep pace with rapidly evolving illicit supply chains, according to a new report from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organize»»»

Gold is increasingly being weaponised by states, criminal networks and sanctioned regimes as a strategic financial tool, while regulatory systems are failing to keep pace with rapidly evolving illicit supply chains, according to a new report from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organize»»»

Rumen Radev stated that Bulgaria and Turkey share a common interest in expanding transport, energy, and digital connectivity, which is of strategic importance for the entire region. He made the remarks to journalists at the National Assembly of Bulgaria following his participation in parliamentary »»»

Bulgaria plans to modernize and expand border infrastructure, including the construction of a new border crossing and upgrades to existing facilities, Customs Agency Director Nikolay Shushkov said at the Balkan Business Forum in Bansko on Friday. Shushkov described Turkiye as Bulgaria’s largest tra»»»

Washington, United States: The United States plans to slash the number of fighter jets and warships it provides to NATO in Europe, the New York Times reported on Thursday. The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defense capacities since Russia's full-scale invasion of U»»»

The ambassadors of France, Germany and the UK have requested a meeting with Russia’s foreign ministry following an E3 London summit at which the three European leaders issued a five-point list of demands aimed at persuading Moscow to begin ceasefire negotiations over the war in Ukraine. Russian For»»»

Azerbaijan has allocated AZN5bn ($2.94bn) to a five-year state programme aimed at overhauling its agricultural sector, with public and private financing split roughly evenly and a set of structural reforms targeting higher-value output, expanded irrigation and improved land use, officials and exper»»»

The Turkish side has expressed interest in renegotiating the BOTAS agreement in order to deepen energy cooperation with Bulgaria, including in both natural gas transmission and electricity transport, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said here on Friday. Speaking to journalists in Parliament, Radev said t»»»

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR) and the Samsun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) signed a protocol on Thursday committing the two institutions to boosting business cooperation between Romania and Turkey.According to a CCIR press release, the signing took place during th»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump has long been looking for this weekend to be a big one for his presidency. The World Cup returns to the US on Friday for the first time in 32 years after Trump threw himself into winning the bid to co-host the soccer tourney during his first term. He'll be feted S»»»

Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan won 13 medals at the Al-Khwarizmi International Olympiad in Mathematics and Informatics, held at the Renaissance Health Center in Tashkent region of Uzbekistan. According to the Ministry of Education, 219 schoolchildren from 16 countries (Malaysia, Mongolia, Kyrgyzsta»»»