Pilot killed when small plane crashed into Beijing skyscraper: authorities
Beijing: A pilot was killed when his small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building, with 13 people also injured, Chinese authorities said on Saturday without elaborating on the cause of the rare incident. Witnesses of Friday's crash reported plane debris at the base of the 528-metre (1,732»»»
Israeli army says killed seven Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon
The Israeli military said it killed seven Hezbollah militants who had operated near its so-called "security zone" in southern Lebanon on Friday. The latest attack comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in an offshoot of the Middle East war that the United States and»»»
Aoun says Israel deal first step to restoring sovereignty
President Joseph Aoun said a deal signed with Israel on Friday was a first step towards fully restoring Lebanon's sovereignty after the latest war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. "The framework agreement signed today is a first step" that will enable Lebanese "to return to their fully lib»»»
Netanyahu says Israel to remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms, shortly after the announcement in Washington of a framework agreement with the United States and Lebanon. "The most important thing is, first of all, that Israel remains in the security»»»
Thailand arrests Australian after 17-year-old found dead in suitcase
The search for a missing 17-year-old girl in Pattaya ended in one of the darkest ways imaginable. Her body was found inside a black suitcase left beside railway tracks behind Pattaya Floating Market. Hours later, Thai police arrested a 46-year-old Australian man at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, w»»»
Iran says US violated peace deal as both sides trade fire
Iran on Saturday accused the United States of violating the peace deal agreed to end the Middle East war, after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on U.S. targets in the Gulf. The trading of fire, which came after Washington accused Tehran of attackin»»»
Israeli drone strike hits southern Lebanon day after security deal
An Israeli drone struck the Nabatiyeh area in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon’s state news agency said. The reported strike came a day after Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered security arrangement aimed at reducing tensions along their border following months of cross-bo»»»
Review: ‘King of the Shoulders’ documentary about Hasawi bisht turns threads into gold at Saudi Film festival
DHAHRAN: The 12th Saudi Film Festival opened at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) in Dhahran with the charming documentary “King of the Shoulders,” which had audiences laughing out loud. The documentary explores the Hasawi bisht, a formal garment usually made of dark-colored wool »»»
UKMTO says vessel struck by ‘unidentified projectile’ in Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran: Brutal US Attacks Blatant Violation of MoU - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in Gaza says Israeli attack killed Palestinian woman, injured seven others - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Drug manufacturers in Kyrgyzstan to gain access to preferential loans - | 24.KG
Manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical products in Kyrgyzstan will gain access to preferential lending under a newly approved state support program, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the project is aimed at supporting the domestic pharmace»»»
Russian Army Liberates Novoskelevatoye in Dnepropetrovsk Region
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Units of the Russian Vostok battlegroup took control of the village of Novoskelevatoye in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Units of the Vostok battlegroup have advanced deep into the enemy's defenses and liberated the village of Novoskele»»»
African countries see SMRs as key to future nuclear development
A growing number of African countries are viewing the SMR technology as a way to expand electricity access and support long-term economic development, says analyst. What: SMRs are increasingly being seen as the future of nuclear power in Africa. Why: The rise of SMRs could help African countries cl»»»
Why Germany's Deutsche Bahn will face delays for many years
BusinessGermanyWhy Germany's Deutsche Bahn will face delays for many yearsSabine KinkartzDelayed, unreliable and forced into long detours due to construction: Germany can no longer shine when it comes to rail travel — and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. The company is mired in a deep crisi»»»
Al-Manar correspondents report constant Israeli drone activity over Western Bekaa and Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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World Cup fans get taste of American life -- at the mall
East Rutherford, United States: Waving flags and dancing to booming Latin music, the Ecuador football fans were living the World Cup fever. "Let's get this party started!" an announcer declared. But instead of in the streets or a stadium, the crowd was rocking in one of America's biggest malls -- t»»»
Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say
BEIJING: Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing the day before had killed the pilot and injured 13 others. The authorities of the Chaoyang district, a vibrant business area, said a two-seat light sport aircraft collided with a high-rise building a»»»
Spotlight - Venezuela deadly earthquake: 'Countless lives lost that in a normal country would have been rescued'
Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Germania Rodriguez Paleo, American-Venezuelan journalist and commentator, former US chief reporter for the Daily Mail. She offers a forceful political interpretation of Venezuela's earthquake disaster through the lens of institutional collapse and democratic illegiti»»»
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Europe if countries impose tax on US digital services
US President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose 100 percent tariffs on European countries that implement a digital services tax, even if it means canceling existing trade agreements. US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100 percent tax on imports from any country that imposes a ta»»»
Temu, Shein and AliExpress to become pricier in Hungary
From 1 July, new EU customs rules will take effect in Hungary, making low-value imports from outside the bloc more expensive. Goods ordered from platforms such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress with a value below €150 will incur a €3 customs charge, according to Szilvia Linczmayer, spokesperson for the»»»
Competition Authority Unveils Plan for Fairer Pricing in Bulgaria's Food SectorOpinions
The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) has put forward a set of 19 measures and legislative proposals aimed at improving the functioning of Bulgaria’s food market. The package is directed at both the executive and legislative branches and focuses on increasing transparency in pricing, s»»»
Inside Saudi Arabia’s female economic revolution: leadership, innovation, and SME dominance
RIYADH: Saudi women are driving one of the most striking transformations in the Kingdom’s modern history, with female labor force participation surging from around 23 percent in 2016 to over 34 percent today, and women now owning nearly 45 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises, experts told»»»
Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing
La Guaira, Venezuela: The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors. Caracas residents jeered interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during her visit to a d»»»
A lightning strike wiped out an entire family of five in Yemen
Dubai: A lightning strike killed an entire family of five in Yemen's central province of Ibb, after it struck their home in a tragedy that has shocked residents. Local sources said the father, his wife and their three children were gathered inside a room in their house in the town of Zara, in the F»»»
Lebanon-Israel agreement is a key step towards full sovereignty: Gargash
Dubai: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has welcomed the US-sponsored framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, saying it is an important step towards restoring Lebanon's full sovereignty and reinforcing the authority of the state. In a post on X, Gargash said the ag»»»
Trump critic John Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents case
Washington: John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming an outspoken critic of the US president, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of retaining classified documents. Asked by federal Judge Theodore Chuang if he was guilty, the 77-year-old veteran diplomat re»»»
Inside the US plan to end the Israel-Lebanon conflict
Washington: Washington on Friday released text of a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon and the United States aimed at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war. The following are highlights of the 14-point agreement signed in the US capital: 'Lasting »»»
Lebanon: Hezbollah Ministers Deny Any Mandate for Negotiations with ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Farmers fear drought as Italy's longest river runs dry
Pontelagoscuro, Italy: Seawater is seeping into Italy's longest river as the waterway starts to run dry in the heatwave, hitting a farming heartland that produces the milk for Parmesan cheese. The Po River has never fallen this low so early in the year, raising fears of a devastating drought in Jul»»»
Egypt reach World Cup knockouts but dramatic draw with Iran denies them group top spot
DUBAI: Egypt has become the second Arab team to progress to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup following their 1-1 draw with Iran at Seattle Stadium. The result, coupled with Belgium’s 5-1 win over New Zealand, left Egypt second in Group G with five points while Iran finished third with three po»»»
Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
GUADALAJARA: Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera’s howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Alex Baena’s weak shot slipped through Muslera’s grasp for the only goal as Spain avoided a last-32 showdown against Argentina. The European c»»»
Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach
SEATTLE: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday’s 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran, leaving his fitness uncertain ahead of the knockout phaseSalah appeared visibly frustrated as he was replaced 12 minutes into the second »»»
Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup
VANCOUVER: With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup. Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night. Belgium will face »»»
England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up
LOS ANGELES: England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs. Both nations have been inconsistent in the opening rounds of the tournament, alternating between labored performances a»»»
AI is helping scientists decode birdsong — and human-animal conversations may be closer than ever
For generations, birdsong has been admired, recorded and studied. Understanding what it actually means has proved far more elusive. That may be starting to change. A scientist who spent more than 15 years studying zebra finches has won one of the world's largest prizes for animal communication rese»»»
Pakistani PM: Regional situation proved importance of maritime security to global economy and supply chains - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing
La Guaira: The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors. Caracas residents jeered interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during her visit to a devastated n»»»
Kyrgyz Cabinet eases requirements for bond issuance to attract investment - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan will introduce amendments to the regulation on the issuance and circulation of bonds. The relevant resolution was adopted to develop the corporate bond market, reduce administrative barriers for issuers, and improve conditions for attracting investment. The do»»»
Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan renames Regional Development Fund - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution to optimize the work of the country’s development institutions. The document provides for the renaming of one of the state funds and the abolition of several previously existing decisions. According to the resolution, the Public Social»»»
Protests in Beirut as Lebanese Gov’t Signs Framework Agreement with ‘Israel’
Representatives of the political authority in Lebanon have reached a US-brokered deal with the Israeli enemy on late on Friday, sparking protests across Beirut and its southern suburb, Dahiyeh. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday that a preliminary framework has been agreed upon b»»»
Why Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen is one of Europe’s most influential leaders
First published in Respekt. A portrait of the Danish prime minister who has found an unusual recipe for keeping her country on a liberal course. When, around the turn of the year, Politico drew up a ranking of politicians who would have the greatest impact on events in Europe this year, the podium »»»
Auchan plans nationwide expansion in Hungary after its local business becomes fully Hungarian-owned
Indotek Group has acquired the remaining 53% stake in Auchan Hungary from Auchan Retail International, making the investment group linked to Hungarian businessman Dániel Jellinek the sole owner of the Hungarian retail chain. The parties have not disclosed the value of the transaction, but Indotek s»»»
IRGC denies US claims of direct Tehran-Washington line over Hormuz: spokesman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Staff and official vehicles fleet of Accounts Chamber to be reduced - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers approved amendments providing for a reduction in the staffing level and official vehicle fleet of the Accounts Chamber of Kyrgyzstan. According to the resolution, the maximum staffing level of the agency will be reduced from 88 to 82 employees. Furthermore, the number of of»»»
Venezuela twin quake kills nearly 1,000 as tens of thousands reported missing
Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed nearly 1000 people, with tens of thousands reported missing on Friday as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors. The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to nearly 1,000, with tens »»»
Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
Seattle: Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was disallowed. Shoja Khalilzadeh thought he had scored the crucial winning goal as he slammed into the net after Egyptian defenders failed »»»
Russian citizen accused of recruiting for war released in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Russian Z-blogger Viktor Vasilyev, who was previously accused of recruiting mercenaries to fight in the war in Ukraine, has been released in Kyrgyzstan. Ekho reported, citing the Telegram channel Mash, which is close to Russian security forces. According to the outlet, Vasilyev was released on June»»»
Uzbek citizen drowns in Chychkan River in Toktogul after car plunges into water - | 24.KG
A citizen of Uzbekistan drowned in Chychkan River in Toktogul after a car plunged into the river. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan confirmed the information. According to the ministry, the tragedy occurred on June 22. There were four people in the car — three men and a woman. «The»»»
Saudi Arabia Resumes Oil Shipments in Persian Gulf - Source
DOHA (Sputnik) - Saudi state-owned oil and gas giant Saudi Aramco has resumed oil shipments from the Ras Tanura terminal on the Persian Gulf coast and hydrocarbon exports through the Strait of Hormuz, a source in the country’s oil industry told Sputnik. "Saudi Arabia has resumed exporting crude oil»»»