World leaders praise Qatar for role in US-Iran agreement
Doha, Qatar: As international leaders welcomed the agreement on a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, most of them praised the role played by Qatar in supporting the diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving this understanding. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs »»»
Romania reaches 31 da Vinci Robotic Surgery Programs
This moment reflects the accelerated evolution of robotic surgery in Romania and across Europe. More than 25 years ago, the introduction of advanced medical technologies in the region was challenged by lower levels of healthcare expenditure per capita, slower adoption of innovation, and barriers re»»»
What we know about Iran-US deal to end war
TEHRAN: Iran and the United States have reached an agreement to end nearly four months of war, paving the way for detailed negotiations on the Islamic republic’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. Few details have been officially released, but Iranian media have published what they say are eleme»»»
WHO, Lula urge G7 action on finishing pandemic treaty
GENEVA: The WHO chief and Brazil’s president on Monday urged the G7 to summon the “courage” to finish the international treaty on handling future pandemics. Wealthy countries and developing nations are at loggerheads over how the pandemic agreement, which was adopted last year, will work in practic»»»
DXN takes off: Noida International Airport begins operations. What to know about India’s newest aviation hub
Dubai: More than 70 kilometres from Delhi, India’s newest aviation gateway — the Noida International Airport in Jewar — officially began operations on Monday, marking a major milestone for western Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR). The first commercial flight, operated by IndiGo, »»»
Pakistan military aircraft crashes, killing two pilots
Dubai: A Pakistan Air Force trainer aircraft crashed in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing both pilots on board, the military said, in the second deadly aviation accident involving the armed forces in less than a week. The aircraft went down near the city of Mardan during a routine training s»»»
Has China just solved AI's biggest environmental problem? The answer is 30 feet underwater
Dubai: China has become the first country in the world to operate an underwater data centre powered by offshore wind, a milestone that could reshape how the global technology industry approaches one of its most pressing problems - cooling its servers without consuming vast amounts of energy and fre»»»
Thousands turn out as Dubai Mallathon 2026 kicks off across six malls
Dubai: Thousands of residents and visitors have participated in the opening day of the second edition of Dubai Mallathon, as six major shopping malls across the emirate have been transformed into indoor fitness destinations for the summer. Launched under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed»»»
Dubai Courts highlights major Civil Transactions Law reforms
Dubai: Dubai Courts has highlighted a series of key amendments introduced under the UAE's new Civil Transactions Law No. 25 of 2025, including lowering the age of majority to 18 Gregorian years and introducing new legal mechanisms aimed at enhancing contractual certainty and protecting vulnerable i»»»
Marine turtle protection: TunSea issues important guidelines
Tunis , June 15 (TAP)- TunSea, an association for participatory science, has issued new public guidelines in response to a rise in reports of marine turtles being trapped in fishing nets or plastic waste along Tunisian coasts.The organization...»»»
Israeli strike targets car in Kfartebnit near 'yellow line'
An Israeli drone targeted Monday a car in the southern town of Kfartebnit near the Israeli-designated "Yellow Line", where Israeli troops remain despite the announced of a U.S.-Iran deal. Israeli figures slammed on Monday the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, inclu»»»
In Pictures: Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle
US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a highly unusual White House spectacle, hosting a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn just hours after announcing a memorandum of understanding with Iran, in a made-for-television display blending politics, sport and patriotic pageantry. US Presi»»»
Middle East live: Lebanese army urges residents of border villages to wait before going home
The Lebanese army Monday asked displaced residents to delay their return to villages along the border with Israel for “their own safety,” despite the memorandum between Washington and Tehran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced earlier that Israeli ground forces would remain in land they»»»
Isreal to stay ‘indefinitely’ in lands seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says defence minister
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israeli ground forces would remain in land they hold in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, potentially challenging a memorandum of understanding announced a day earlier between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Israel’s defence ministe»»»
Bahrain jails 12 defendants for 10 years over support for Iranian attacks
Dubai: Bahrain has sentenced 12 defendants to 10 years in prison after convicting them in a series of cases involving support for treacherous Iranian attacks against the kingdom, according to the Public Prosecution. The rulings were issued on Monday by the High Criminal Court in 11 separate cases t»»»
US lawmaker slams Trump’s Iran deal as ‘surrender’ after $100 billion war
US President Donald Trump’s looming Iran peace deal looks like a “surrender document” and fails to deliver anything America did not have before the war, Democratic congressman Seth Moulton has said. The comments come after Trump announced on Saturday that a peace framework would be signed the next »»»
Putin envoy accuses Starmer of using tanker seizure to distract from UK migrant crisis
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has accused UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of using the seizure of a supposed Russian-linked vessel to distract from domestic problems. In a post on X on Sunday, Starmer announced that UK forces intercepted a tanker involved in ‘shadow fleet’ operations, which allegedl»»»
Restored Mihai Eminescu Memorial Plaque Unveiled in Front of Romanian Embassy in Sofia
A restored memorial plaque featuring a bas-relief of national poet Mihai Eminescu was unveiled in front of the Romanian Embassy in Sofia. Attending the ceremony were Romania's Ambassador Brandusa Predescu, Moldova's Ambassador Emil Jacota, Sofia Deputy Mayor for Culture and Tourism Irina Dakova, Sl»»»
Foster Care Challenges, Opportunities Discussed at BTA Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo
Representatives of various institutions, foster parents, and social workers discussed foster care issues at the BTA National Press Club in Veliko Tarnovo on Monday. They gathered as part of the national joint initiative of BTA and the Social Assistance Agency (SAA), "Foster Me". Angela Doseva, Dire»»»
Qatar real estate trading reaches $473m in May
RIYADH: Real estate trading on contracts registered with the Qatari government reached 1.73 billion Qatari riyals ($473.29 million) in May, an annual drop of 31.3 percent. According to the analytical real estate bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice, the municipalities of Doha, Al Rayyan, and »»»
Access Asia - Japan's love-hate relationship with bears
This week, a town north of Tokyo shut down nearly 100 schools following a spate of bear sightings. In another Japanese town last week, a bear attacked four people, opened a water tap and unlatched a window to escape a building it had been trapped in. So are bears becoming a bigger threat? FRANCE 24»»»
BR Cover Story | Tadeu Marroco, BAT: Leading the shift to smokeless
BAT is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and reduced-risk alternatives. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Tadeu Marroco, the company is accelerating its transition towards a predominantly smokeless business model, driven by science-backed innovation, digital t»»»
Impact’26 in Poznan: World leaders, AI challenges, and intellectual provocation
The two-day Impact’26 event in Poznan, Poland, brought together influential voices to debate the future of business, technology, and society. The numbers speak for themselves: over 7,000 participants, 650 speakers, 25 themed tracks, 9 stages, and a total of 94 hours of panel talks. At the opening, »»»
Moscow Calls West's Statements on Alleged Russian Attack on Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Fake News
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The statements by Kiev and western countries about the alleged Russian attack on the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra a "concocted fake news," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday. "The West, together with the Kiev regime, concocted another false news — a real f»»»
Webook sheds light on battle against fan exploitation
RIYADH: Ticket scarcity has long been accepted as a natural consequence of increasing demand for events, especially in Saudi Arabia, where rapid growth across multiple sectors has brought some of the world’s biggest sporting and entertainment events to the Kingdom. Webook.com has established itself»»»
The economy in the occupied West Bank is being dismantled, report says
RAMALLAH: The economy in the West Bank is teetering toward collapse as Israel maintains a web of restrictions that limit opportunities for Palestinians living under long-term military occupation, according to a new report from a leading conflict tracker. The International Crisis Group says that Isr»»»
Lebanese Army Urges Delay of Return to Southern Border Areas
In light of recent regional developments and reports of a potential ceasefire, the Lebanese Army command on Monday urged residents of southern border villages and towns to postpone their return, stressing the need to comply with military instructions for their safety. “The army command emphasizes t»»»
Saudi Arabia’s construction sector returns to growth territory in May
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction industry returned to expansion in May, marking a modest recovery after two months of contraction, driven by renewed growth in new work orders, an economy tracker showed. According to the latest Al Rajhi Capital Saudi Construction Index released by S&P Global, the»»»
German working-age population to shrink dramatically: study
Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday. Falling numbers of workers spell yet another challenge for Europe's struggling top economy, alr»»»
State Minister at Foreign Ministry meets Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Riyadh: State Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, met today, June 15, 2026, in Riyadh with HE Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al Khereiji, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, they reviewe»»»
Russian Forces Liberate Artyoma Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic - MoD
The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Artyoma in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "As a result of decisive actions, units of the Yug [South] group of forces liberated the settlement of Artyoma in the Donetsk People's Republic," t»»»
Tunisia and Guinea launch joint business council
TUNIS, June 15, 2026 (TAP) — The Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC) announced on Monday the official launch of the Tunisian-Guinean Business Council (CATG), a new platform designed to foster economic cooperation between Tunisia and...»»»
All financing options: ING Bank Romania launches a new online experience for SMEs
Instead of gradually discovering available products, ING’s solution calculates all offers simultaneously and displays them transparently, along with the maximum amounts the company qualifies for. Furthermore, digital access is now available to companies owned by multiple individual shareholders. Fo»»»
Saudi Arabia signs 6 China deals, awards $506m housing projects
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has signed six agreements and memorandums of understanding with Chinese entities and awarded housing projects worth more than SR1.9 billion ($506 million) in Riyadh and Dammam. The deals, announced during an official Saudi visit to China running from June 13 to 16, cover invest»»»
Energy Minister meets Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources
Doha, Qatar: HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, met in Doha today, June 15, 2026, with HE Jung-Kwan Kim, the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Resources of the Republic of Korea. Discussions during the meeting dealt with energy relations and cooperation between Qatar»»»
Vucic arrives in Tbilisi, to meet with Kavelashvili
TBILISI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his wife Tamara arrived in Tbilisi on Monday. At the Tbilisi airport, they were welcomed by Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Miriam Kvrivishvili. During an official visit to Georgia, Vucic will meet with President Mikheil Kave»»»
Turkiye’s foreign minister to visit Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Black Sea
ANKARA: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will repeat Turkiye’s offer to host talks between Russia and Ukraine on a visit to Moscow this week at which he will also discuss Black Sea shipping safety and the South Caucasus, a diplomatic source said on Monday. The visit on Tuesday and Wednesday comes ahe»»»
Stanford graduation disrupted as students walk out during Sundar Pichai speech over Israel deal
Dubai: Stanford University’s 2026 graduation ceremony was disrupted on Sunday when around 200 students walked out in protest as Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage, turning a celebration for thousands of graduates into a demonstration over the company’s ties to Israeli government contracts. As »»»
Visa and OpenAI develops an infrastructure that enables secure payments made through AI agents
The announcement comes as artificial intelligence is increasingly used for searching for information, comparing products, and making purchasing decisions. As these systems become capable of performing concrete actions, including purchases, there is a need for mechanisms to ensure transaction securi»»»
Britain announces full social media ban for children younger than 16 - UPI.com
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a televised news conference in Downing Street in London at which he unveiled plans to raise age at which children can access social media from 13 to 16, with the measure expected to become law in around 9 months. Photo by Jaimi Joy/EPA June 15 (UPI)»»»
Saudi Arabia Welcomes US-Iran Breakthrough, Calls for Lasting Hormuz Stability
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran to halt military operations and launch detailed negotiations within 60 days, with the goal of reaching a permanent accord. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the mediation efforts of Pakistan and Q»»»
Saudi foreign minister receives phone call from Iranian counterpart
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, received a telephone call on Monday from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. Prince Faisal expressed the Kingdom’s welcome for the agreement reached between Iran and the United States to end military operations and begin deta»»»
Qatar Customs Chairman meets GCC Secretary General
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the General Authority of Customs and President of the Executive Council of the Customs Union Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), HE Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal, met with Secretary General of the GCC, on HE Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi, Sunday morning at the headq»»»
US-Iran deal: When will oil prices fall?
BusinessIranUS-Iran deal: When will oil prices fall?Srinivas MazumdaruA US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease the global energy crunch, but oil prices and supplies may take months to stabilize as shipping restarts and infrastructure recovers. https://p.dw.com/p/5FPQ»»»
IMF is not Egypt’s only refuge, economist assures
Egyptian economist Mohamed Fouad predicted on Sunday that Egypt’s borrowing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will end with the conclusion of its current economic reform program. During a virtual interview with “al-Hekaya” (the story) program on MBC Masr, Fouad noted that the government ha»»»
Lebanese army warns residents of border villages to wait before returning
The army on Monday urged displaced residents to delay their return to southern border villages, hours after an agreement was announced between Washington and Tehran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. "The army command emphasizes the need for residents to delay returning to southern b»»»
That’s How South Lebanon Appeared after Ceasefire Announcement
Videos show South Lebanon after the ceasefire announcement pic.twitter.com/qgOdNbk25S — Al-Manar English (@manarenglish) June 15, 2026 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that a “peace deal” between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States has been reached. In a st»»»
Parliamentary Committee approves suspension of cremation permits until 2040 - | 24.KG
The Parliamentary Committee approved the suspension of cremation permits until 2040. The decision was made at a meeting of the Committee on Labor, Healthcare, Women’s and Social Affairs during a discussion of the draft law «On the Suspension of Article 24 of the Law on Burial and Funeral Services» »»»
Kyrgyzstan introduces temporary price regulation for fuel and lubricants - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted a resolution aimed at ensuring an uninterrupted supply of petroleum products to the domestic market, supporting importers, and implementing measures to curb rising fuel prices. According to Resolution No. 369 of May 25, 2026, «On Measures to S»»»
Man detained in Kadamdzhai over suspected 5.3 million soms fraud - | 24.KG
Police in Kadamdzhai district of Batken region have detained a man suspected of fraud involving the sale and purchase of vehicles. According to the regional police department, a 27-year-old resident filed a complaint stating that in May 2025 his acquaintance, identified as M.Sh., promised to help s»»»