Israel considering 'symbolic' withdrawals as part of talks with Lebanon
Israel is considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals from occupied territory in southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, according to an Israeli source familiar with the matter. The idea has been discussed ahead of three days of talks between Israel and Lebanon set to take place under the aus»»»
UK Media Hushed Up Catastrophic Mistakes of Starmer’s Foreign Policy - Ex-Ambassador
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Leading UK media helped limit the public outcry over the foreign policy mistakes of outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including support for Ukraine and provocations against Russia, former UK Ambassador to Syria Peter Ford told Sputnik. "Legacy media have ensured that only»»»
Rubio Leaving for Visits to Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE Amid Talks With Iran
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates from June 23-25, amid negotiations with Iran, Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Monday. The talks between Iran and the United States, with Pakistan and Qatar as »»»
Why weird men try to put penises on powerful women
What’s up with all these performative clowns obsessing over the gender of obvious women? Who exactly are these amateur gynecologists, conducting speculative anatomy audits of high-profile females? They’re nothing like they perceive themselves to be, for starters. In just the latest example, a bunch»»»
Southern Illinois tornado kills 2 - UPI.com
June 22 (UPI) -- A tornado touched down in Jefferson County in southern Illinois, killing two people, authorities announced. The victims were in separate homes that were destroyed in the storm Sunday. Five others were taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries. The names of the victims we»»»
Jordanian army chief, Pakistani drone commander discuss military cooperation
LONDON: Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, Jordan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed military cooperation with Brig. Faisal Khan, commander of Pakistan’s drone group, at General Command headquarters in Amman. Huneiti and Khan discussed drone systems, advanced defense technologies and the pro»»»
SWA unveils 18 investment opportunities to localize water industries, services
RIYADH: The Saudi Water Authority is showcasing 18 promising investment opportunities during the Saudi Water Week 2026, aimed at localizing industries and services related to the water sector. The opportunities are backed by projected demand exceeding SR15 billion ($4 billion) over the next five ye»»»
Bolivia roadblocks ease after state of emergency declared - UPI.com
Members of the Bolivian police and Army work to clear roadblocks in El Alto on Saturday after the declaration of a state of emergency. Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- Bolivia began the week with 11 active roadblocks remaining across the national highway network -- a sharp decline fro»»»
EWEC highlights role of women engineers in driving UAE’s clean energy future
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has highlighted the contribution of female engineers and technical specialists to the UAE’s energy transition as it marked International Women in Engineering Day 2026. This year’s global theme, “Engineering Intelligence”, focuses on the innovation, tech»»»
Former US Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Alan Greenspan – the longtime US Federal Reserve chief who served under four presidents – has died at 100, his wife said in a statement on Monday. Greenspan presided over an unprecedented period of American economic expansion but was later faulted for failing to rein in markets ahead of t»»»
What do Iranians think of the Iran-US deal?
As talks continue between the US and Iran, our colleagues at France 2 got access to rare on-the-ground perspectives in Tehran. Anti-regime residents had hoped that the war would bring change. But with Iranian leaders seemingly more unified than ever, their disappointment is hitting hard.»»»
'JD Vance put lipstick on a pig: Iranians have the upper hand ' in peace negotiations
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and Int'l Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. According to Lucas, the US is not negotiating with Iran from a position of strength: "The Americans shifted from regime change to regime surren»»»
Lebanon building damage in latest Israel war estimated at $1.38 billion
Direct damage to buildings in south Lebanon in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah is estimated at around $1.38 billion, a U.N. agency and a Lebanese research center said Monday. "In total, 11,095 buildings were completely destroyed, impacting 17,891 housing units, while 2,242 buildings sus»»»
Two children found dead in car as half of France bakes under highest heat warning
Two children were found dead in a car in southeast France on Monday as the country faced the hottest day of a brutal heatwave that is forecast to last until the end of the week. The government for the first time issued its highest heat warning across half the country. More than 1,350 of the country»»»
French government holds crisis meeting over sweltering heatwave
France is set to experience the hottest day yet in its latest heatwave after a sweltering night, with a peak of 43C expected in the southwest. Forecasters warn the extreme weather episode could end up being as serious as a 2003 heatwave that claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 people nationwide. FRA»»»
France tries to cope with exceptionally high temperatures
Over half of France has been placed on red alert due to the ferocious heatwave boiling the country. With the temperature reaching up to 41C in some areas, some French cities have cancelled events programmed for the annual Fete de la Musique - Music Celebration. Authorities have also banned alcohol »»»
Prime Minister and US officials hold joint phone call with Lebanese President
Lucerne, Switzerland: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and senior United States officials have held a joint telephone call with President of the Lebanese Republic HE Joseph Aoun to discuss efforts to reinforce the ceasefire in Lebanon and su»»»
Access Asia - India goes football crazy: Is politics holding the country back?
In this edition of Access Asia, we explore why the world's most populous country struggles to qualify for the World Cup, despite a growing appetite for the sport. We also explore how artificial intelligence could be about to revolutionise medicine and blue-collar work.»»»
Djuric: Serbia remains firmly committed to principles of multilateralism, dialogue
PANAMA - Serbia remains firmly committed to the principles of multilateralism and believes that responses to contemporary global challenges can only be built through dialogue, cooperation and strengthening of regional mechanisms, Serbian PM Marko Djuric said in Panama on Sunday. Djuric was speaking»»»
US vice-president affirms progress in talks with Iran, commends Qatar and Pakistan role
Burgenstock US Vice President JD Vance confirmed progress in the ongoing talks with Iran, commending the role played by Qatar and Pakistan in supporting the technical negotiations between the United States and Iran. In his remarks following talks in Switzerland, he said that the Burgenstock meeting»»»
From CRED to WhatsApp CEO: Inside Kunal Shah’s rise in India’s startup world
Meta has appointed Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, as the new global head of WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart after seven years in charge of the messaging platform used by more than three billion people worldwide. The move comes alongside a major strategic investment, with Meta committing nearly $900»»»
Anatomy of a fall: Keir Starmer, from election landslide to precipitous descent
Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeff»»»
French heatwave drives up demand for AC, despite concerns
The second early-season heatwave of the year has brought the return of a politically-charged issue. That of air-conditioning - for decades, France has been notoriously reticent to adopt the technology - currently just 25% of French households have it. That figure is up significantly from just a dec»»»
Bulgaria Needs New Growth Model, Radev Tells IMF's Georgieva
Prime Minister Rumen Radev held talks in Sofia with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and IMF Mission Chief for Bulgaria Fabian Bornhorst, with discussions centered on Bulgaria’s economic outlook, competitiveness reforms, and the role of new technologies and artificial intelligence, accord»»»
Lebanon backs deconfliction cell proposal, but ties support to Israeli withdrawal
BEIRUT: Lebanon has welcomed a proposal to establish a deconfliction cell aimed at halting military operations in the country, but officials say any such mechanism must lead to a lasting ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied Lebanese territory. The proposal emerged from US-Ir»»»
ORYNBAYEV: EU must trim Commission to strengthen global competitiveness
If the last twelve months have taught the European Union anything, it is that it must now stand on its own two feet. As economic pressures mount in an increasingly polarized world order, the EU must breathe new life into its struggling business landscape to strengthen its competitiveness on the glo»»»
Bulgaria: Tsarevo Seaside Complex Residents Accuse Investor of Blocking Utilities and AccessOpinions
Dozens of apartment owners in a residential complex near Tsarevo, on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, say they have been left without stable water access and face restricted entry to their properties amid a long-running dispute with the land and infrastructure owner, BNT reports. The complex, built just»»»
Popular Bulgarian Holiday Spots in Halkidiki Left Without Water Amid HeatwaveOpinions
Two popular tourist settlements in Halkidiki, frequently visited by Bulgarian holidaymakers, have been left without water supply amid high summer temperatures reaching around 35°C, local authorities said, BNT reported. The disruption affected Nea Silata and Sozopoli, where water service was cut off»»»
Fuel Shock: Bulgaria Sees Biggest Price Surge in Entire EUOpinions
Bulgaria recorded the sharpest annual increase in fuel and lubricant prices across the European Union in May, according to Eurostat data. Compared with the same month a year earlier, prices in the country surged by 33.9%, placing Bulgaria at the top of the EU ranking for fuel inflation. Among the c»»»
How Russian firms get their apps into App Store despite sanctions
Apple removed Russia's messaging app Max from its App Store in early June, and cut off push notifications for calls and messages to iPhone users. This was a blow to the state-backed messaging app, which was supposed to replace the likes of WhatsApp and Telegram. However, there is still a chance tha»»»
TIIF 2026: Europeans rush in to a booming Uzbekistan
When Lord Jason Stockwood, Britain's Minister of State for Investment, addressed an investor panel at the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) in June, he was brimming with enthusiasm. "It feels like this is a country in transition," he said. "The momentum, the energy, the vision th»»»
Azerbaijan, Islamic Development Bank seal $6bn in deals
Azerbaijan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group used the lender's 51st annual meetings in Baku to sign a new five-year partnership strategy and a raft of financing deals, as Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said Baku wants to deepen ties with the Jeddah-based institution. The IsDB Group s»»»
PM Péter Magyar announces 'purge operation' to dismantle 'Orbán mafia'
Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the launch of a far-reaching “purge operation” in Parliament on Monday, declaring a mission to “free Hungary” from what called a “mafia” that operated under the government of Viktor Orbán. “Not odinary criminals” “We will free Hungarians from the political and »»»
Syrian officials discuss demining efforts in Geneva with European partners
LONDON: Syrian officials met with their European counterparts to discuss mine clearance efforts, which continue to impact communities in Syria following the end of the civil war in December 2024. Raed Al-Saleh, the minister of emergency and disaster management, chaired a three-day conference in Gen»»»
Vitosha Nature Park's Future Development Cannot Be Discussed or Decided Without Sofia Municipality, Mayor Terziev Says
The future development of Vitosha Nature Park cannot be discussed or decided without the participation of Sofia Municipality, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said in connection with Monday's meeting on the future of the mountain held at the Regional Development and Public Works Ministry, the municipalit»»»
Israel Reserves Full Freedom of Action in Southern Lebanon – Prime Minister
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) maintain full freedom of action in southern Lebanon to prevent threats and will remain in the security zone for as long as it takes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday. "My directive, and that of the Minister of Defense, to »»»
Israeli army cancels locals call up in the North in light of ceasefire: Zionist media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli army cancels locals call up in the North in light of ceasefire: Zionist media 22-06-2026 18:00 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli a»»»
Inside the 11th Emirati Media Forum: Why Over 100 Local Creators Were Honoured
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, honoured more than 100 national media organisations, Emirati media leaders, professionals and content creators in recognition of their role in strengthening public awareness and tr»»»
Rain is back: UAE forecast points to four days of shower chances
Dubai: Rain-bearing clouds are expected to develop across parts of the UAE from Tuesday through Friday as the country enters the seasonal period known locally as the "Rawayeh", bringing increased chances of convective cloud formation, scattered showers and a slight drop in temperatures later in the»»»
SABIS expands internationally accredited school network across UAE, Gulf
With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»
Vucic speaks with Iran's Pezeshkian by phone
BELGRADE - In a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia welcomed the cessation of armed conflicts and courageous political decisions leading to a calming of tensions, dialogue and lasting peace, as well as to continued discus»»»
Iran Says ‘Commitment for Commitment’ is Guiding Principle of Talks with US
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the guiding principle in talks between Iran and the United States is “commitment for commitment,” emphasizing that Tehran will closely monitor the other side’s implementation of its commitments and will employ all available means to ensure that thos»»»
Qatar Rail announces temporary suspension of Lusail Tram services starting June 26
Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) announced a temporary suspension of Lusail Tram services from June 26 until July 5, 2026, to facilitate improvement works across the network. In a statement issued on Sunday, the company said the temporary suspension is being implemented in coordination with the »»»
Pakistani Embassy expresses sorrow, offers condolences over Ras Laffan Industrial City incident
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City, which resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries. The embassy extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and praye»»»
Spanish Embassy expresses condolences, solidarity with Qatar over Ras Laffan factory explosion
Doha, Qatar: The Spanish Embassy in Qatar has conveyed its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, following the operational incident which caused the explosion and fire at Barzan local gas supply facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on the evening hours of Sunday, June 21, 202»»»
South Lebanon building damage estimated at $1.38 bn: survey
BEIRUT: Direct damage to buildings in south Lebanon in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah is estimated at around $1.38 billion, a UN agency and Lebanese research center said on Monday. “In total, 11,095 buildings were completely destroyed, impacting 17,891 housing units, while 2,242 buildi»»»
Egypt expresses solidarity with Qatar following Ras Laffan factory explosion
Cairo: The Arab Republic of Egypt affirmed Monday its full solidarity with the State of Qatar, following the incident that occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City, and the resulting injuries. In a statement, Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Egypt stands with the Sta»»»
The man who knew, but didn't say: Alan Greenspan (1926-2026)
BusinessUnited States of AmericaThe man who knew, but didn't say: Alan Greenspan (1926-2026)Insa WredeAlan Greenspan’s reputation as head of the US Federal Reserve was legendary — not least because of his reputation for convoluted statements. However, the 2008/9 financial crisis took a toll on his »»»
Pakistan at the Center of US-Iran Peace Talks in Switzerland
The first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland is now complete. The takeaways: a joint statement, a coordinated roadmap, and a clear division of roles. Pakistan served as the lead mediator, with Qatar in a supporting capacity. Meanwhile, the R-4 nations met in Cairo to consolidate regional backing»»»