WASHINGTON - Republicans for National Renewal, a US political organisation promoting MAGA ("Make America Great Again") values, has called on US President Donald Trump to honour an invitation from Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to visit Serbia. "President Trump should absolutely visit Belgrade,"»»»

Tunis, June 12 (TAP)- Funding does indeed exist in Africa but is still underutilised by Tunisian women entrepreneurs, said President of the National Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs Leila Belkhiria Jabeur. The scarcity of funds is not the real...»»»

Dubai: International visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad will automatically receive complimentary medical travel insurance for up to 15 days from July, giving travellers an added layer of cover during their stay in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The insura»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during Question Time in Parliament on Friday that the contract for the overhaul of the Bulgarian Air Force's An-30 transport aircraft with Ukrainian company Ukrainmash has been extended until August 2, 2026. Responding to a question from Vazrazhdane MP Ivelin »»»

A procedure to revise Bulgaria's school curricula is already under way, and the Ministry of Education and Science will seek to complete the process by the end of 2027 instead of the currently projected 2029 timeline, Education and Science Minister Georgi Valchev told journalists in Stara Zagora, So»»»

The Israeli occupation entity is facing an unprecedented wave of international isolation, with expanding sanctions, boycotts, and diplomatic pressure targeting government ministers, settlers, academic institutions, and businesses. Observers increasingly describe the occupation entity as becoming “t»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has urged motorists to avoid using motorists poor-quality or non-compliant tyres. As part of the “Safe Summer” campaign, Abu Dhabi Police warned drivers of the dangers of using poor-quality or substandard tires, emphasizing that they are among the leading causes of serio»»»

Polish officials from the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party have urged the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia to rename a street honoring Stepan Bandera, the nationalist leader whose movement was responsible for the massacre of more than 100,000 Poles during World War II. Relations between Poland and Ukr»»»

Following talks between President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, a package of bilateral documents was signed, covering a large number of areas from aviation and customs cooperation to education, sports, and the legal sphere. A joint statement at the highe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe War in Lebanon Has Turned into “Strategic Trap” for ‘Israel’, Not Hezbollah: Israeli Analyst 12-06-2026 14:16 PM Hezbollah fighters operati»»»

TUNIS, June 12, 2026 (TAP) — The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Central Tunisia, in partnership with the Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is set to organize a business mission to Paris to participate in the “Paris Builders Show...»»»

Dubai Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle 223 live animals, including lizards, scorpions, snakes and frogs, concealed inside an unclaimed suitcase at Dubai International Airport, in a major operation highlighting efforts to combat wildlife trafficking. The seizure was carried out as part of on»»»

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian Association of Recycling (BAR) signed a partnership agreement at the BTA National Press Club in Sofia. The agreement was signed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and BAR Board of Directors Chairman Zdravko Bikov. Valchev noted that with this agr»»»

The compulsory administrative measure imposed on Bobov Dol Thermal Power Plant (TPP) remains in force and has not been lifted, Environment and Water Minister Rositsa Karamfilova said in response to a question from Ivaylo Petrov of Progressive Bulgaria during Question Time in Parliament on Friday. P»»»

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said construction work on Plovdiv's Southeastern Bypass will restart once all administrative, technical and design issues are resolved. At Question Time on Friday, Vazrazhdane MP Angel Georgiev asked about the expected resumption of the p»»»

The population remains unhealthy despite a significant increase in healthcare spending over the past five years, Health Minister Katya Ivkova told journalists on Friday. Presenting data for the 2021-2025 period, Ivkova said spending on hospital care increased by from BGN 2.6 billion in 2021 to BGN »»»

Kyrgyzstan continues to strengthen its position on the international tourism map. During a meeting between Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, and a delegation from the United Arab Emirates, they discussed the prospects for expanding air service between Kyrgyzs»»»

At the beginning of this summer, Screenyo Communication launches SIT – Screenyo Intelligent Traffic. Starting in June 2026, mobile Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising clients will receive campaign reports generated by an AI-powered application, containing, among other things, key OOH performance indicato»»»

The Iran Cancer Center in Tehran has been launched even as the US and Israel kept raining bombs and missiles upon the Islamic republic. Despite the hardships caused by Western aggression and sanctions, Iranian doctors battle one of the worst diseases in the world using cutting-edge tech, advanced s»»»

London: British artist David Hockney’s paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, from carefree 1960s California to the bucolic landscapes of his native Yorkshire. Hockney, who died Thursday aged 88, always retained his Yorkshire burr and a determined liking for fish and chips and cigarettes»»»

Share: Summary Iran ties Lebanon ceasefire to broader deal with Washington Lebanese president says only option is to negotiate with Israel Hezbollah rejects talks, leaving Lebanon at impasse Israel demands Hezbollah be dismantled before any withdrawal Deadlock risks making displacement of Shi’ites »»»

Q Mobility has announced the timings and fees for Darb toll gates and Mawaqif parking services during the Hijri New Year holiday, with motorists set to benefit from free tolls and parking on Monday, June 15. The company said Darb toll charges at Sas Al Nakhl, Al Maqta, Rabdan and Al Saadiyat gates »»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a law amending the Civil Code, aimed at improving the regulation of Islamic banking and finance principles in Kyrgyzstan. The document clarifies the application of a number of financial instruments used by Islamic banks, including murabaha, musharakah, and diminishing»»»

WASHINGTON: An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup that kicked off this week, a monitoring group said on Friday. The SITE Intelligence Group, an organization that monitors jihadist groups, published a statement from Handala saying t»»»

BERLIN: The humpback whale that kept Germany spellbound for months likely lived for roughly five days after the final controversial rescue attempt failed to guide it back to its natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean, officials said Friday. The whale, nicknamed “Timmy” and “Hope” by German media, wa»»»

SAN CRISTOBAL: Pope Leo XIV renewed his support for migrants on Friday in the Canary Islands, saying “all of us are migrants” and urged newcomers to do their part to integrate, on the final day of a weeklong visit to Spain focused on migration issues. Calling integration a “reciprocal journey,” the»»»

The concessionaire of Burgas North Beach plans to build a zipline connecting the Sea Garden to the beach, creating a new tourist attraction for the city, Simeon Tsvetkov, a representative of the concessionaire company, told BTA on Friday. He emphasized that visitors would be able to ride from a hig»»»

Opening public hearings at the President's Administration building on Friday, President Iliana Iotova said members of the Public Council to the Central Election Commission (CEC) would take part for the first time in the vetting of candidates nominated for members by parliamentary represented partie»»»

Dubai: A long-awaited stroke of luck has given a Sharjah-based salesman the chance to create new memories with his family. Jinoy Kumar, a 42-year-old expatriate from Kerala, has won Dh500,000 in Big Ticket's series 287. The prize has been part of a combined Dh1.95 million in consolation prizes won »»»

NEW DELHI: India summoned a senior US diplomat on Friday for a second time in two days, after American strikes on three largely Indian-crewed merchant vessels off Oman killed three Indians. The foreign ministry said it had summoned US Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks to lodge “a strong protest …»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Sovereignty is Russia's absolute value, for which a huge price has been paid, Russian Ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiev said on Thursday. "For us, sovereignty is an absolute value, for which a huge price has been paid," Darchiev said at a gala reception at the Russi»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's public debt amounted to 39.214 bln euros at end-April, accounting for 41.5 pct of GDP, according to figures released by the Ministry of Finance. Relative to December 31, 2025, Serbia's public debt was down from 39.34 bln euros, while its share in the GDP was down from 44.4 pct. »»»

Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim has said construction at Tilal Al Ghaf remains on schedule, after recent reporting linked customer notifications to possible delivery concerns at the Dubai residential community. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The developer said the notices wer»»»

Experts discussed various forms of corruption and put forward recommendations for countering them at a public discussion in Sofia organized by the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) in connection with the presentation of its latest report, "Safeguarding the Foundations: Strengthening Instituti»»»

OVERVIEW No single topic dominates Friday’s media. POLITICS Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov in an interview for Bulgarian National Television’s morning programme said that ammunition or weaponry cannot be provided if doing so would violate the law and reduce stocks below the required minimum leve»»»

Almost two thirds of EU companies with at least 10 employees used at least one social media platform in 2025, with Romania among the member states reporting the lowest levels of adoption, according to Eurostat data. Across the EU, 63.57% of enterprises used social media in 2025, up from 61.1% in 20»»»

NEW DELHI: India summoned a senior US diplomat on Friday for a second time in two days, after American strikes on three largely Indian-crewed merchant vessels off Oman killed three Indians. The foreign ministry said it had summoned US Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks to lodge “a strong protest …»»»

Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim has said construction at Tilal Al Ghaf remains on schedule, after recent reporting linked customer notifications to possible delivery concerns at the Dubai residential community. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The developer said the notices wer»»»

JEDDAH: With the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, excitement is building among football fans around the globe, as jersey shops across the Kingdom are witnessing a surge in demand as fans flock to stores to buy jerseys of their favourite teams. A visit by Arab News to Jeddah’s sports market present»»»

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has announced a partnership with German startup Tytan Technologies to develop and produce vehicles designed to combat drones, becoming one of the latest European automakers to move towards the defence sector, News.ro reported. The agreement was signed at the ILA 2026 a»»»

Romania’s average gross salary stood at RON 9,740 in April 2026, down RON 162, or 1.6%, compared with March 2026, while the average net salary fell to RON 5,843, down RON 95, or 1.6%, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Compared with April 2025, the »»»

Toronto, Canada: Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday the chance to lead the team in a World Cup on home soil was the reason he took the job, hours before the co-hosts' opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. "If you do this for a living this is where you want to be," the American told reporte»»»

Hungary’s new government has set its sights on introducing the euro as soon as possible, but economists warn that achieving this goal will require major economic adjustments. According to a new forecast by K&H Bank, the earliest realistic date for euro adoption is 1 January 2031, provided the count»»»

NAIROBI: There are many “blind spots” in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a World Health Organization expert said on Friday, suggesting the spread of the deadly disease may be much wider than official estimates. Congo said on Thursday the disease had spread to three new healt»»»

RAMALLAH: The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jibril Rajoub went to the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. But he is among several »»»

RIYADH: The liquidity levels of most Fitch-rated sukuk are improving, signaling a gradual stabilization in the Islamic bond market following disruptions caused by the Iran war, according to the credit rating agency. In its latest report, Fitch Ratings warned that sukuk liquidity has not recovered t»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Priyut in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "Over the past day, as a result of decisive actions by units of the Tsentr battlegroup, the settlement of Priyut of the Donetsk Pe»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that the text of the memorandum of understanding with the United States has been agreed upon on its main points. On Thursday, US President Donald Trump said that final points of the peace agreement between the United St»»»

A source close to Iran’s negotiating team has released new details of a reported 14-point draft memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, Mehr News Agency reports. According to the draft, the main points include:1.An immediate and permanent halt to the war on all fronts, inclu»»»

Tunis, June 12, 2026 (TAP) — The Tunisian-Senegalese Economic Forum, held on Wednesday, June 10 in Dakar, Senegal, highlighted growing demand for Tunisian products in the Senegalese market, with more than 200 bilateral business meetings recorded...»»»