Wolf Theiss has released the 11th edition of its Guide to Generating Electricity from Renewable Sources in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe for 2026, bringing updated insights into the legal and regulatory frameworks governing renewable electricity generation across 16 jurisdictions. The »»»

This week marks the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum – an event that has reshaped British politics over the past decade and may well continue to do so into the future. Brexit had its origins in Britain’s complex relationship with the EU and its predecessor organization, the European Econo»»»

An EU watchdog is investigating European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over a secret group chat involving Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky and several other European leaders, according to Dutch outlet Follow the Money (FTM). The probe follows a complaint by FTM after the European Commission »»»

Russia intends to explore all avenues in pursuing legal recourse against Britain’s scheme to sell oil from the seized tanker Smyrtos, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized. On June 14, the United Kingdom detained the Cameroon-flagged tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. Britain claims the»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Thursday approved a new package of Dubai Municipality development projects aimed at enhancing quality of life, urban services»»»

Dubai: Thousands of residents and visitors are taking part in Dubai Mallathon 2026, a unique summer fitness initiative that transforms some of the emirate’s largest shopping malls into indoor walking and running tracks. Running from June 15 to September 15, the event encourages people of all ages t»»»

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes has risen to at least 164, with 971 people injured, interim president Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday. Around 30 aftershocks have been recorded following the two strongest quakes on Wednesday, according to Rodriguez. Authorities initially rep»»»

Dubai: As powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, many people shared a remarkable experience on social media: Their Android phones had warned them seconds before the ground began to shake. The alerts sparked widespread speculation that Google had somehow “predicted” the earthquake. It d»»»

Auchan Romania has published its sixth Sustainability Report, covering 2025, marking a year of significant progress in reducing its environmental impact, supporting local producers, and developing an organisational culture based on responsibility and involvement. In the year in which the company ma»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has uncovered a channel for the supply of smuggled tobacco products into Kyrgyzstan. According to the security service, on June 23 officers raided several warehouse facilities in Chui region that were allegedly disguised as vehicle serv»»»

The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) has launched a preliminary investigation into a possible abuse of dominant or collective dominant market position in the food and beverage market at Sofia Airport, the regulator said here Thursday. The inquiry is linked to the CPC's ongoing sector a»»»

LONDON: The words of the West Indies coach, Shane Deitz, resounded during the matches that followed his team’s victory over New Zealand in the 11th match of the 2026 T20 Women’s World Cup. Deitz felt that the gap is gradually closing between the top teams and the rest. This opinion was supported in»»»

Members of the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) headed by Chair Rt Hon Dame Emily Thornberry MP, visited Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday to assess the humanitarian, political and security challenges facing the country and the wider region. The delegation included MPs Alan Gemmell, A»»»

RIYADH: Qatar’s property price index hit a record 244.56 points in May as strong transaction activity and mortgage lending continued to support the real estate market. The index rose 8.7 percent from a year earlier and 1.28 percent from April, according to data released by the Qatar Central Bank. T»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists will finally see some relief at the pump in July after four consecutive months of fuel price increases, as global oil prices drop sharply from the highs triggered by the Middle East conflict. The case for lower fuel prices next month is stronger than at any point since the war »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Shouting Match between Trump, Republican Senator over Iran War Powers Resolution 25-06-2026 13:24 PM A heated exchange took place during a »»»

A Lebanese military delegation refused Wednesday to take a commemorative photo with an Israeli delegation as they met in Washington. A military source told LBCI that the delegation took into consideration the feelings of the Lebanese people who lost their homes and loved ones in the war. Over 4,000»»»

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PoliticsGermanyClimate change: Heat wave costs the German economy billionsSabine KinkartzNever before has a June been as hot in Germany as in 2026. This has consequences not only for people and nature, but also for businesses. Heat reduces productivity and causes illness, while cooling is expensive»»»

From January to April 2026, the total volume of remittances from individuals to Kyrgyzstan reached $959.5 million. According to the latest data from the National Bank, the net inflow into the country since the beginning of the year amounted to $880.1 million. Remittance dynamics and geography In Ap»»»

BEIRUT: Shiite Muslims around the world on Thursday marked Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in Iran and Lebanon.Ashoura commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the »»»

The Universal Winner, a South Korean oil tanker operated by Korean shipping company HMM, reaches waters off the southeastern port city of Ulsan in this June 10 file photo. File Photo by Yonhap Half of the South Korean vessels stranded inside the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of the Middle»»»

The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to nationals of six additional countries, allowing eligible travellers from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa to obtain entry visas upon arrival. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port »»»

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Dubai: An 18-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Hingoli after reportedly finding the re-examination held on June 21 difficult. Before taking the extreme step, he recorded a 33-second video apologising to his mother and saying, “Sorry, Mom.” Also Read: India's NEET cri»»»

The international movement of highly skilled professionals fell sharply in 2025, with cross-border relocations dropping from 3.7 million to 3.3 million—a decline of 11.6% and roughly 430,000 fewer movers than the year prior, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found in its latest talent survey. Several E»»»

Johannesburg: South African football fans took to the streets in the early hours of Thursday, honking vuvuzelas and singing in celebration at Bafana Bafana's first-ever qualification for the World Cup knockout rounds. Playing in a World Cup for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, the team »»»

BusinessWhy is Germany taking a big stake in a major tankmaker?Arthur SullivanThe German government will buy a 40% stake in tankmaker KNDS. The deal is as much about control in the critical defense sector as it is about the Franco-German relationship. https://p.dw.com/p/5Fy8mKNDS presented its tank»»»

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Passengers travelling on Budapest’s buses this summer may have to prepare for increasingly uncomfortable journeys, as many of the city’s ageing vehicles struggle to keep their air conditioning systems running during extreme heat. According to Budapest transport operator BKV, a significant part of t»»»

Dubai: Two schools from the UAE have been named among the world's top 10 shortlists in the World’s Best School Prizes 2026, earning international recognition for initiatives focused on student wellbeing and community engagement. Applied Technology School (ATS) Sharjah and Nord Anglia International »»»

BEIRUT: Senior Israeli and Lebanese officials denied on Thursday that there had been any ​Israeli withdrawal from occupied southern Lebanon, after a US official said Israel had pulled some of its troops back in a good faith gesture toward Lebanon’s government. Israel and Lebanon have been discussin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar signed a joint statement urging the European Union to take swift, necessary actions to clarify and to adopt targeted amendments to the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR), some of which have already been requested by several EU Member States, industry, and members of Europe»»»

HEADLINES The dominant topic across print, online, television and radio coverage on Thursday is the draft 2026 State Budget presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev. Coverage focuses on the planned 5.7% deficit, the projected increase in public debt, the absence of maj»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has warned of strong winds and high seas today, June 25, 2026, with blowing dust expected in some areas during the daytime. The strong winds are expected to continue into early Friday morning, with rough sea conditions offshore at the beginning of the d»»»

In Parliament, official Farkhat Iminov has been accused of extorting money from Chinese investors.The allegation was made by MP Nurbek Sydygaliev during a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh. According to him, the case concerns a Chinese company operating in Min-Kush, Dzhumgal district. «There’s a certa»»»

A worker collects used plastic bottles at a waste facility ahead of World Environment Day in Karachi, Pakistan, on June 4. Photo by Shahzahb Akber/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- As global concern over plastic pollution intensifies, a growing share of the problem is tied not to where waste is discarded, but w»»»

Dubai: Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, said GCC security is indivisible and called for stronger strategic cooperation with the US to address regional challenges, while urging that Iran be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons or advancing its missile capab»»»

Commenting on the draft 2026 state budget, Dimo Drenchev MP of Vazrazhdane told journalists Thursday that there is no time for experiments. If a government does not carry out reforms in its first year - or even in its first 100 days, it will never do so, he argued. “Vazrazhdane’s proposals regardin»»»

MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, has pointed out that "there are Israeli violations of the ceasefire, and there are attacks and attempts by the enemy to evade the agreement to which it was bound by the Iranian-American memorandum of understanding, because it did »»»

The Lebanese-Israeli negotiations are at a standstill at both the military and political levels, MTV reported on Thursday. "There is Israeli evasion in the Lebanese-Israeli negotiation sessions regarding any discussion of a timetable for withdrawal, and Israel is setting very difficult conditions f»»»

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with militant group Hezbollah calling it another "violation" of a truce between the two sides. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said that "two people were killed" when an Israel»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been ranked among the top 301–400 institutions globally in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, out of 1,603 participating universities worldwide. The university also improved its national standing, ranking joint sixth among 12 par»»»

Dubai: As Dubai continues to expand, keeping electricity and water services reliable is becoming more important than ever. From massive solar energy projects and underground water reserves to artificial intelligence (AI) and smart monitoring systems, the emirate is investing in a range of solutions»»»

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance bloc MP Hassan Fadlallah said ‘Israel’ has repeatedly violated the ceasefire and attempted to evade the terms imposed by the Iran-US memorandum of understanding (MoU), warning that no final agreement will be reached without a complete Israeli withdrawal f»»»

Commenting on the draft 2026 state budget, Dimo Drenchev MP of Vazrazhdane told journalists Thursday that there is no time for experiments. If a government does not carry out reforms in its first year - or even in its first 100 days, it will never do so, he argued. “Vazrazhdane’s proposals regardin»»»

Malaysia has locked in an expansive geopolitical energy deal with Russia, CNN Indonesia reports. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Russia has officially guaranteed Malaysia a stable, continuous supply of crude oil, natural gas, and diesel for the next 20 years. The supply p»»»

MANAMA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday warned that Iranian tolls on ships passing the Strait of Hormuz would spread to other waterways, risking “total chaos.” “International waterways do not belong to any nation state. This is a foundational principle in the world today, without whic»»»

Dubai: Passengers flying Emirates First and Business Class will receive new Bulgari amenity kits featuring updated designs, fragrances and travel essentials, the airline said as it rolled out its latest collection on selected long-haul routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»