China’s Strategic Investment in Egypt: A $10 Billion Boost to Phosphate Fertilizer Industry
The Chinese Ambassador to Cairo, Liao Liqiang, announced an ambitious investment by a Chinese company, Asia Potash, aiming to establish a major industrial complex for phosphate fertilizer production. The initial investment of US$1.6 billion is set to expand to a total of $10 billion, targeting an i»»»
Etihad Rail’s new passenger route draws 5,000 bookings in just two days
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has witnessed strong demand for passenger train ticket bookings through its digital application and dedicated online booking platform following the opening of reservations on 23 June 2026. Within just two days, 5,000 passengers booked tickets for the inaugural passenger servi»»»
Truce brings no relief for displaced from Lebanon’s destroyed, occupied towns
BEIRUT: A long-awaited ceasefire has brought relative calm to Lebanon, but it hasn’t brought peace of mind to Hussein Merhi. He is among tens of thousands who remain displaced because their homes were destroyed in Israeli strikes or their hometowns fall within a swathe of the south occupied by Isra»»»
Why Slavic unity keeps failing: The dream that still haunts Europe
Are Slavs just meme people?According to a popular theory, there is a direct link between the ethnonym ‘Slav’ and the Greek word σκλάβος (sklabos), meaning ‘slave’. This has nothing to do with the Slavic character or will for independence but is rather a grim historical reminder: in Late Antiquity a»»»
Brand new, EUR 2 million water slides injured numerous visitors at one of Hungary's most popular resorts
Just days after their grand opening, a set of newly installed water slides at one of Hungary’s most popular spa resorts has come under scrutiny after several visitors reportedly suffered injuries, with some incidents requiring ambulance assistance. Several bathers injured after opening weekend The »»»
Killers of 17-year-old French foster teen arrested after filming deadly attack
The brutal beating to death of a 17-year-old boy in France by a group of teenagers, described online as a “migrant gang,” has sparked public outrage across the country. The attack, which authorities have called an ambush, took place last Friday at a construction site in the southern city of Narbonn»»»
Israeli Military Reverses Decision to Leave 2 Areas in Southern Lebanon – Reports
DOHA (Sputnik) - The planned withdrawal of Israeli troops from two areas in southern Lebanon did not take place, a Lebanese military source told the Qatari television channel Al Araby on Thursday. Earlier on Thursday, Israeli news website I24 reported, citing a US source, that Israel started withdr»»»
Lebanon cancels end-year high school exams over security concerns
Dubai: Lebanon has cancelled this year's official secondary school examinations, known as the baccalaureate, because of the country's deteriorating security situation, Education Minister Rima Karami said on Thursday. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting, Karami said all students registered for the nati»»»
Supreme Court rules that DHS can end TPS for Haitian, Syrian refugees - UPI.com
Police officers patrol a street after an attack on a public hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 2024. Armed individuals belonging to the Vivre Ensemble coalition attacked Port-au-Prince's General Hospital, killing at least two journalists and a policeman. File Photo by Johnson Sabin/EPA June 25 (»»»
At least 164 killed as two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela
Mexico City Two powerful earthquakes striking within less than a minute have killed at least 164 people in Venezuela and left just under 1,000 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez told the VTV broadcaster on Thursday. According to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS), two quakes with magn»»»
Reactions to 2026 State Budget Draft
Politicians reacted Thursday to the 2026 State Budget Bill presented a day earlier by Finance Minister Galab Donev. The draft faced criticism by all parliamentary groups except the ruling Progressive Bulgaria and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms which has not commented on the topic. Progressive»»»
Israeli Energy Minister: We will not withdraw from the security belt in Lebanon even if Trump or any other American official asks us to do so - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Energy Minister: We will not withdraw from the security belt in Lebanon even if Trump or any other American official asks us to do »»»
Romanian cultural evening in Doha showcases traditional flavours and heritage
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Romania in Qatar organised “Flavours from Romania”, a cultural evening at Katara Cultural Village celebrating Romanian traditions through its cuisine, heritage and craftsmanship. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Romania to Qatar, HE Daniel Cristian Tănase, Gen»»»
Venezuela twin quakes kill at least 164 with many trapped under rubble
La Guaira, Venezuela: A pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela have killed at least 164 people, the country's leader said Thursday as residents searched for loved ones trapped under rubble after many buildings were flattened within minutes. An international outpouring of aid quickly fol»»»
In east Libya, archaeologists fight to save ‘breathtaking’ ancient Greek ruins
SHAHAT, Libya: In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia — sites first targeted by jihadist groups, then ravaged by Storm Daniel. The UNESCO-listed ruins were once at the heart of a unique network of Greek coloni»»»
Europe still struggling with record-breaking heat wave - UPI.com
A woman uses a fan to cool down at a park in London Thursday. Great Britain is bracing for its hottest June day on record, with temperatures forecast to rise above 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- The heat wave gripping Europe is still raging in the west but is moving»»»
Reactions to 2026 Draft State Budget Act
Politicians reacted Thursday to the draft 2026 State Budget Act presented a day earlier by Finance Minister Galab Donev. The draft faced criticism by all parliamentary groups except the ruling Progressive Bulgaria and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms which has not commented on the topic. Progre»»»
Leaked documents point fingers to former PM Orbán's role in raid of Ukraine's gold convoy case
A leaked prosecution document has reportedly placed former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán among the central figures whose potential criminal responsibility should be investigated in connection with the so-called “gold convoy” incident, one of the country’s most controversial law enforcement »»»
Bengaluru businessman found dead in Kannada actor Krishi Thapanda's flat
Dubai: A 45-year-old businessman, who was previously arrested in a high-profile extortion and threat-letter case, was found dead at the Bengaluru apartment of Kannada actor Krishi Thapanda, police said on Thursday. The deceased, identified as Vaishak Upadhyay, was found hanging at an apartment in R»»»
Europe's deadly heat crisis: Why air-conditioning is becoming a lifesaver as heatwave, El Niño fuel debate
It's a fact of life: heat is a "silent killer". And it's no longer a future climate risk. It is a present-day public health and economic threat. Many heat stress-driven fatalities, known as "excess death", occur indirectly through cardiovascular, respiratory and other health complications, as per t»»»
Russia's expulsion of Romanian general consul "predictable", foreign ministry says
BUCHAREST: Russia's decision to expel Romania's consul general in St Petersburg is predictable after the European Union state expelled his counterpart from the Black Sea city of Constanta in the wake of a drone crash, the Romanian foreign ministry said. A Russian drone crashed into an »»»
Russia and Pakistan Step Up Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
The meeting of the Russian-Pakistani Working Group in Islamabad should be seen not as a one-off event, but as part of a longer trajectory, a military analyst said. The 12th meeting of the Russian-Pakistani Working Group on Countering International Terrorism was recently held in Islamabad. Sultan M.»»»
JPMorgan Chase names Doug Petno, Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents - UPI.com
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon announced Thursday that the company has named Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh its new co-presidents. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- JPMorgan Chase has named its new co-presidents on Thursday while announcing the departure of consumer a»»»
Authorities prepare for dangerous heatwave
Hungary's Chief Medical Officer has issued a third-degree heat alert for the entire country from midnight on Saturday due to the expected extreme heat. Speaking at the government's press briefing on Thursday, Beatrix Oroszi urged everyone to take extra care of themselves, their families, and those »»»
Al-Houthi Congratulates Iran on Its Victory and Affirms: We Will Not Accept Continuation of Aggression, Siege, and Occupation of Yemen
Head of Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement Sayyed Abdul Malik Badredddine Al-Houthi, renewed his emphasis on the rejection of the continuation of aggression, siege, and occupation against Yemen, stressing that the movement will continue within the framework of the just position, the just cause, and the ex»»»
Constitutional Court Annuls Parliament Resolution Ordering Government to Pursue Board of Peace Ratification
The Constitutional Court has declared unconstitutional a National Assembly resolution requiring the Council of Ministers to submit legislation ratifying Bulgaria's accession, as a founding member, to the Charter of the Board of Peace established at the initiative of the United States, the Court sai»»»
‘Need each other’: Macron hosts Meloni after Trump rift
PARIS: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh from a spat with US leader Donald Trump, was set Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday to tighten ties. One of Europe’s most prominent right-wing leaders will arrive in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for her first»»»
Why Trump's Syria-Hezbollah gambit could backfire
US President Donald Trump has now said out loud what had previously sounded like a trial balloon: he thinks Syria should take on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Speaking in June, Trump said that if Israel could not defeat Hezbollah “without killing everyone else,” then "I suggested to Israel to let Syria tak»»»
How Syria and Lebanon can cooperate to shape their collective futures
In recent days, the Syrian government has said that it has no intention of intervening militarily in its smaller neighbour, Lebanon, after a comment from US President Donald Trump provoked concern. At the G7 summit in Paris this month, Trump suggested Syria intervene in Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah »»»
Commissioner denies ‘EU FBI’ as Europol gets power to prod states into criminal probes
The European Commission insists it is not creating a new EU FBI after proposing to strengthen Europol, the bloc’s police force based out of The Hague. “We don’t want Europol to become a European FBI,” said Magnus Brunner, the EU home affairs commissioner. Speaking to European lawmakers on Thursday »»»
Dubai CDA honours 54 strategic partners for sustainable community impact
Dubai: The Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA) has honoured 54 strategic partners from government entities, private sector organisations, and non-profit institutions in recognition of their contributions to advancing Dubai's social development goals and creating lasting community impact. Th»»»
Venezuela: Death toll from Venezuelan earthquake rises to 164, with more than 900 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Venezuela: Death toll from Venezuelan earthquake rises to 164, with more than 900 injuries 25-06-2026 16:55 PM Latest News Urgent News Vene»»»
SIGNAL IDUNA and FlowX.AI automate group health policy administration for corporate clients
The solution was integrated in a few weeks into SIGNAL IDUNA’s existing policy administration systems, with FlowX.AI managing the full deployment so that SIGNAL IDUNA’s IT teams remained focused on their own roadmap. The project targets the optimisation of enrolment and insured list update processe»»»
Loyalty to Resistance Bloc Calls for Leveraging Iranian Support, Reaffirms Rejection of Direct Negotiations with “Israel”
Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc on Thursday called on the Lebanese authorities to seize what it described as a historic opportunity created by Iran’s support for Lebanon, while reiterating its opposition to direct negotiations with the Israeli enemy and urging the government to reject an»»»
Garage door manufacturer MCA Grup reports a 20% increase in revenue to €15 million in 2025
„Over the past two years, we have invested more than €4 million in complex production line automation projects. As our products are custom-made, they present unique challenges that require solid technical expertise to identify the most reliable automation solutions. Success depends on an in-house t»»»
Paris dream turns to nightmare as rooftop dwellers bake in historic heatwave
The unrelenting heatwave pummeling France has turned the iconic zinc roofs of Paris into a nightmare and a health hazard for people living directly underneath in often cramped attic dwellings that retain the searing heat and are impossible to ventilate. Before the heat struck, Amelie Kenney could b»»»
Western Alliances Are Hierarchical, It's Time for Strategic Autonomy - Pakistani Expert
NATO's willingness to weaponize European territory for extra-regional wars while claiming defensive legitimacy presents clear risks for a country whose core interests – regional stability, relations with China, and an independent counter-terrorism approach – do not automatically align with Western »»»
UAE Education Ministry launches AI-driven project Nova to transform schools, boost efficiency and personalised learning
The Ministry of Education has launched Project Nova, an AI-driven transformation programme aimed at improving decision-making, modernising education services, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing administrative workloads. According to information released by the ministry, Nova is designed »»»
Gyurov Slams Bulgaria's 2026 Budget: “Weapon Against the Future”
Former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has sharply criticized Bulgaria’s draft 2026 state budget, describing it as a policy direction that sacrifices long-term stability for short-term political convenience. In a commentary published on his Facebook profile, Gyurov argued that the proposal r»»»
Anthropic accuses China's Alibaba of unfairly exploiting its AI bot - UPI.com
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has been accused by leading American AI-developer Anthropic of "illicitly" seeking to harvest the abilities of its Claude chatbot. Photo by Jessica Lee/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- AI firm Anthropic sought the assistance of Congress to crack down on alleged clandestine effo»»»
Péter Magyar vows to flick President Sulyok out of office in constitutional revamp
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced plans to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office through a constitutional amendment, which will be the biggest political movement since the change of government. PM Magyar will remove Sulyok whatever it takes Speaking in Parliament on Monday, Ma»»»
Oman Air launches new daily Abu Dhabi flights — here’s when they start
Dubai: Oman Air will launch a new daily direct service between Muscat and Abu Dhabi from July 9, adding another connection between two GCC capitals. The new route will provide travellers with direct flights between Oman and the UAE capital, while also offering onward connections through Abu Dhabi’s»»»
Bulgaria's 2026 Budget Draft Sets Highest Deficit Since Videnov Era, Triggers Political ClashOpinions
The Bulgarian government presented its draft budget for 2026 on Wednesday, setting a deficit of 5.7% of GDP, the highest figure in three decades, and immediately drew fire from opposition parties who accused the cabinet of repeating the same fiscal practices it once condemned. Deputy Prime Minister»»»
Russia’s oil sector bruised but not broken by Ukraine's drone strikes
Ukraine's expanding drone campaign against Russia's oil industry is testing the Kremlin. Can it keep the domestic economy functioning after more than four years of war as its cash cow industry takes a painful pounding. Successful strikes against the Kapotnya refinery in southeast Moscow earl»»»
USPS to refuse to mail ballots in states that don't hand over voter rolls - UPI.com
Postmaster General David Steiner confirmed the federal government, through the U.S. Postal Service, will provide states with information on who is an eligible voter and then refuse to mail ballots to those it deems ineligible. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- The U.»»»
Malaysia secures 20-year Russian energy deal
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»»»
AnaAkhtar moves from field validation to adoption and Gulf expansion
It began with a simple question: how do we see the student who never shows up in any spreadsheet? Today, UAE-based AnaAkhtar — the first Arabic platform purpose-built to support the school counsellor — presented the outcomes of two years of field implementation and validation, spanning private scho»»»
'Tangible steps' expected in Washington, but 'nothing is final yet'
Washington Bureau Chief for Asharq News Hiba Nasr said Thursday that the U.S. is seeking more than a statement of intent. "Following Secretary Rubio’s comments on Lebanon, I’m told the U.S. is pushing for something that goes beyond a mere Statement of Intent," Lebanese journalist Nasr posted on the»»»
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 opens July 2 with 90 per cent sales, concerts and cash prizes
Dubai: Dubai's most anticipated summer festival is back. Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 runs from 2 July to 30 August, bringing 60 days of shopping, entertainment, dining, and family experiences across the city under the theme "Make it a Dubai Summer." Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Est»»»
Acting on directives from the security establishment, Netanyahu relocated to a secure, undisclosed location: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Acting on directives from the security establishment, Netanyahu relocated to a secure, undisclosed location: Israeli media 25-06-2026 16:07»»»