Franco-German group unveils new battle tank at Eurosatory defence fair
Franco-German defence group KNDS on Monday unveiled a new battle tank at the Eurosatory defence industry exhibition near Paris, a week after the two European countries dropped their joint FCAS fighter jet programme. A German chassis and a French gun: the new battle tank unveiled on Monda»»»
Perspective - 'The case of Lyhanna is not exceptional': Head of Women for Women France
The CEO of a French group that fights for the rights of women and children in France has hit out at the French government and justice system. Her comments come after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The prime suspect in the case is a man who had previously been reported to police as a suspected s»»»
Amir attends G7 Summit
Evian: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in the French Republic on Tuesday, at the invitation of HE President Emmanuel Macron. The event took place at Hotel Royal in Evian-les-Bains and was attended by Their Excellencies heads of state, heads of gov»»»
Amir meets US president on sidelines of G7 Summit
Evian His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday met 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 »»»
Investment intentions up in Tabarka-Ain Draham tourist area
Jendouba, June 16 (TAP) - Investment intentions in the Tabarka-Ain Draham tourist area (Jendouba Governorate) reached nearly TND 500 million, Director-General of the National Tourist Office Mohamed Mehdi Haloui said. Exploring new tourism markets...»»»
“Voluntary returns of sub-Saharan Africans reach 5,000” Brigadier General
Tunis, June 16-(TAP)-Tunisian authorities on Tuesday organized the voluntary return of 91 migrants from Sub-Saharan African countries. Twenty-two migrants departed early in the morning via Tunis-Carthage International Airport, while the remaining 69...»»»
Brent crude oil falls below $80 per barrel; WTI continues to decline - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Crude carrier Universal Winner, a South Korean oil tanker operated by Korean shipping company HMM, reaches waters off the southeastern port city of Ulsan, South Korea, on June 10, about three weeks after exiting the Strait of Hormuz where it had been stranded amid tensions in the Middle Ea»»»
Yum Brands sells Pizza Hut to private equity firm - UPI.com
Yum Brands announced Tuesday it would sell Pizza Hut to a private equity firm. Stores in China will be owned by Yum China. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- Yum Brands announced Tuesday that it plans to sell Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital for abou»»»
New luxury hotel opens at Red Sea Global tourism megaproject
RIYADH: A new luxury hotel has opened its doors at the Saudi tourism megaproject Red Sea Global. Four Seasons Amaala is now taking bookings at its new hotel at Triple Bay on the shore of the northwestern Tabuk region. “Our new resort at Triple Bay is a shining example of how we seek to anticipate a»»»
IMF sees Oman economy holding firm despite Middle East war
RIYADH: Oman’s economy has shown resilience despite the war affecting the Middle East, with the International Monetary Fund upgrading its growth forecast for the country by 0.2 percentage points. Releasing its assessment of Oman’s economic outlook amid continued regional conflict after a staff visi»»»
NCSA and CCQ sign cooperation agreement in training, research, and development
Doha The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration in the fields of training, research, and development, while supporting national capacity building in cybersecurity. The agreement»»»
Stevanovic: Serbia is Slovenia's important regional partner
BELGRADE - Slovenian Parliament Speaker Zoran Stevanovic said on Tuesday in Belgrade Serbia was Slovenia's strategically important regional partner and its top economic partner in the Western Balkans, and noted that Ljubljana provided unreserved support for Serbia's EU accession. Stevanovic said hi»»»
Assessing the Economic Footprint of New Casino Sites in CanadaOpinions
Canada’s online casino sector has moved from a narrow policy issue to a business and fiscal topic. Its economic impact is no longer theoretical. Regulated iGaming has grown under provincial oversight. Ontario’s open model draws the most attention, while Crown-led systems remain central elsewhere. T»»»
Bulgaria: Who Will Pay the Bill? Budget Committee Greenlights €3.8 Billion Debt BombOpinions
The parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee has approved on second reading a proposal allowing Bulgaria to take on up to €3.8 billion in new debt to cover upcoming payments under projects financed through the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). The measure was backed during an extraordinary comm»»»
In the Heat: Dozens of Milk Trucks Stuck at Bulgaria’s Borders as Food Safety Agency Order Sparks Industry OutcryOpinions
Dozens of tanker trucks carrying raw milk are currently stranded at Bulgaria’s borders after a new order issued by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA), triggering strong criticism from dairy processors who warn of supply disruption, waste, and potential price increases for basic food products, »»»
West Asia LLC: Assets, Structure and a Change of OwnershipOpinions
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»»»
New initiative launched to redirect Gulf energy flows away from Strait toward Mediterranean
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»»»
Israel seizes powers over Hebron shrine from Palestinian Authority
JERUSALEM: Israel has seized planning and construction powers at a Jewish and Muslim shrine in the occupied West Bank from the Palestinian Authority, scrapping an agreement in place since the 1990s, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday. Under the 1997 Hebron Agreement, Palestinians c»»»
UK PM says ‘justice done’ over reported Russia-linked arsons
EVIAN, France: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday that “justice has been done” after two men were convicted of arson attacks on his property, ordered online by a Russian-speaking handler. The British media have linked the attacks to Russia, with the BBC reporting it had uncovered evid»»»
Moderna announces executive changes ahead of potential launches
DUBAI: Moderna appointed a new chief commercial officer and widened its president’s role to oversee certain franchises, the vaccine maker said on Tuesday, as it prepares for potential product launches over the next couple of years. Ester Banque, who was most recently the president of US operations»»»
Ukraine strikes Russian oil plants in Moscow, Black Sea region - UPI.com
Ukrainian drones struck oil plants in Moscow and Russia's southern Krasnodar Krai region overnight. No fatalities or injuries were reported in either location. File photo by Russian Emergencies Ministry/EPA-EFE June 16 (UPI) -- Ukrainian drones struck oil plants in Moscow and Russia's southern Kras»»»
UAE President joins world leaders at the G7 Summit in France
1/10UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney,»»»
Hauliers Say Government Signals Support after PM Meeting
Transport sector representatives said Tuesday their meeting with Prime Minister Rumen Radev at the Council of Ministers had largely met their expectations. Some of the sector’s demands call for urgent action by regulators, the Financial Supervision Commission and the Commission on Protection of Com»»»
Trust in News in Bulgaria Falls to 21%, Reuters Institute Report Shows
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»»»
Qatar Airways takes off to over 160 global destinations this summer
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways continues to deliver on its commitment to network restoration, and is steadily expanding its reach to more than 160 gateways for the ease and convenience of international travellers. Starting today, the airline is returning to 26 destinations in key global markets. The Wo»»»
Amir attends G7 Summit
Evian His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thaniattended the G7 Summit, at the invitation of HE President Emmanuel Macron, President of the friendly French Republic, and in the presence of a number of heads of state, heads of government, delegations and senior offic»»»