The Bulgarian Industrial Chamber (BIA) warns that several key sectors of the economy are facing an increasingly severe shortage of workers, alongside a clear and persistent trend of workforce aging across both industries and regions. The findings are based on 11 sectoral and regional labor market a»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan met with Donald Trump’s co-in-law Massad Boulos in Cairo, the Turkish ministry (@TC_Disisleri) said in a tweet on June 21. Fidan was in Cairo during June 20-21 to attend the fourth meeting of the top diplomats of Turkey, Egypt, Pak»»»

Russia is enjoying an unexpected energy windfall from the conflict in Iran, but soaring oil revenues are proving insufficient to offset mounting fiscal pressures and a rapidly slowing economy, according to the latest Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute Russian chartbook for May. The report pai»»»

AzerTelecom and Telecom Armenia signed bilateral agreements on June 22 to route Armenia's international internet traffic through Azerbaijan, in a concrete step in telecommunications cooperation between the two countries as they move towards normalising relations. Under the agreements, AzerTelecom w»»»

Central Asia overtook South Asia last year to become the fastest-growing aviation sub-region in the world, carrying roughly 60mn passengers in 2025 — a milestone that set the tone for a panel discussion on the sector's prospects at the fifth annual Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026»»»

Petar Bilčar, Deputy Director of the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers and Data Exchange of BiH /IDDEEA/, told SRNA that he feels obliged to once again point out that the agency has continuously been making decisions and carrying out activities which, according to the available legally»»»

A promotional video about the development potential of Republika Srpska is being broadcast on a large digital billboard in New York’s Times Square, one of the world’s most famous locations. The video, displayed on a massive LED screen in the heart of Manhattan, highlights key economic sectors and t»»»

The High Court in Edinburgh sentenced Peter Murrell (L), the former chief executive of the ruling-Scottish National Party, on Tuesday to five years and three months in prison for theft. File Photo by Robert Perry/EPA June 23 (UPI) -- A court in Edinburgh sentenced Peter Murrell, the former chief ex»»»

1 of 4 | New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed three candidates in New York Democratic primary races on Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has backed off his endorsement in the Republican primary for South Carolina governor while v»»»

China's commerce ministry on Monday imposed sanctions on 10 US tech companies, blocking them from exporting “dual-use” items, which have military and non-military applications, to the US. The companies barred from doing business with the US include drone makers and some involved in rare earths»»»

Dubai: Domestic worker recruitment agencies in the UAE are required to refund all or part of recruitment fees paid by employers in a number of specific circumstances, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has said, as it stepped up oversight of the sector and warned against viol»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has warned residents against a rise in online fraud schemes involving fake chalet and holiday retreat rental offers, as scammers increasingly target families and holidaymakers through social media platforms, fraudulent websites and fabricated text messages. The warning w»»»

LOS ANGELES, USA: England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday as Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw. A day after Argentina and France sailed into the last 32, England face Ghana in Gr»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday rejected Israel’s occupation of south Lebanon and other foreign interference, alluding to Iran, as a fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington. “We accept nothing less than an end to the Israeli occupation and at the same time, the fal»»»

CAIRO: Egypt ‌is discussing increasing wheat imports from Poland as part of efforts to diversify sources of strategic commodities and bolster food security, the supply ministry said on Tuesday. Supply Minister Sherif Farouk met Polish Secretary of State Małgorzata Gromadzka in Cairo ‌to discuss ‌co»»»

Dubai: Students at CBSE-affiliated schools across the UAE are reporting improved grades following the re-evaluation of their Grade 12 board exam papers, with many seeing increases of up to 20 marks. The re-evaluation results bring immense relief to a cohort whose academic year was heavily disrupted»»»

TUNIS, June 23 (TAP) - The current dam filling rate (June 2026), estimated at 60%, is reassuring, Director General of Dams and Major Hydraulic Works at the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources Faiez Moslem said. This rate will help meet...»»»

Rome Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari met with HE Riccardo Guariglia, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic, in Rome on Tuesday. The mee»»»

The Government is taking all the necessary measures to organize the effective utilization of all national and international resource available to suppress wildfires, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Tuesday in Plovdiv (South Bulgaria) where he attended the inauguration of the city's Regio»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday rejected Israeli occupation as well as any foreign interference in the country's affairs. Aoun voiced his remarks in a meeting with Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal and members of the Lebanese advisory team accompanying the Lebanese-American-Israeli negotiatio»»»

The EU has reached a deal on compensation for delayed flights and carry-on luggage, as part of efforts to update the bloc’s rules on air-passenger rights and airline liability, which started back in 2013. Air traffic has expanded quickly since recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, which brought tr»»»

The situation on the front lines for Kiev is rapidly deteriorating, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday. "We know and see that the Kiev regime, as the situation on the front for it rapidly deteriorates, as the enemy loses one territory after another, and our fighters take control of on»»»

A Budapest man collected – and even consumed – human body parts, police have revealed, releasing disturbing details along with images and video footage. Here’s what the cannibal did. Budapest cannibal scoured abandoned cemeteries Skulls, bones, a preserved human face, a severed hand, a brain and an»»»

JEDDAH: International Yoga Day was marked across western Saudi Arabia with wellness events that brought together yoga practitioners, instructors and community members in settings ranging from horse stables to the Red Sea coast. “International Day of Yoga has become an important platform for strengt»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli drones targeted a parked car on the outskirts of Barachit, near Beit Yahoun, with no injuries reported 23-0»»»

Marking World Environment Day 2026, a UAE-based community initiative combined tree planting and electronic waste recycling drives to highlight practical steps towards environmental sustainability. Activities in Dubai included planting saplings at a public park in collaboration with municipal author»»»

Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Tuesday from President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. At the beginning of the call, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his condolences »»»

Islamabad: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed confidence that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Iran and the United States would evolve into a long-term agreement following 60 days of technical-level dialogue, helping ensure peace and stability regiona»»»

Amman: A crowd surge among Jordanians gathered near Amman's Roman theatre to watch a World Cup match broadcast killed one fan and injured eight more on Tuesday, authorities said. During Jordan's 2-1 defeat to Algeria at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, thousands of supporters had »»»

After 13 military aid packages, Bulgaria has reached the limit of what it can provide from the Armed Forces’ resources without compromising its national defence capabilities, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in Parliament on Tuesday. He was replying to a question from Nikolay Denkov MP of Continue t»»»

President Joseph Aoun received Tuesday a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, during which they discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region in light of the results of the U.S.-Iranian negotiations held in Switzerland. The discussion also touched on the situation in southe»»»

The face-to-face part of the SputnikPro AI in Media international internship has begun at the headquarters of the Rossiya Segodnya media group in Moscow. The program is a joint project of the media group and Rossotrudnichestvo within the framework of the “New Generation” initiative.It brings togeth»»»

Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah faced a familiar evening crawl on Tuesday, June 23, as rush-hour traffic thickened along several of the emirates' busiest arteries. The heaviest congestion was concentrated around the Dubai–Sharjah corridor, with slow-moving stretches reported along the E31»»»

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Carrying their boards past tents and bombed-out buildings, a group of Gazan surfers headed for the sea, seeking solace in the waves despite the risk of Israeli attacks. On the beach in Gaza City, the trio laid out their boards on the sand while they warmed up the»»»

Rome: Adviser to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, met Tuesday in Rome with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic HE Riccardo Guariglia. The meet»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday all people who came to a June 27 gathering outside the Serbian parliament building in central Belgrade would be given a piece of paper on which they would be able to choose five out of 15 topics as the most important issues to be address»»»

SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, today announced the arrival of a healthy Pacific walrus calf. The calf is a celebrated new addition to the Marine Life Theme Park’s Arctic Realm. Born to mother ‘Smooshi’, under the close supervision of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s dedicated veterinarians and animal care exp»»»

MARIB: In the heart of Yemen’s Marib Governorate, the Specialized Hospital for Ophthalmology, fully funded by Saudi Arabia and providing its services free of charge, has become a beacon of hope for thousands of Yemenis seeking an opportunity to restore or protect their vision. Since opening in late»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Tuesday, losing 38.41 points, or 0.35 percent, to close at 11,033.99. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index reached SR4.03 billion ($1.07 billion), as 42 of the listed stocks advanced, while 215 retreated. The MSCI Tadawul Index a»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia must attract more international visitors from key global markets to unlock the full economic potential of its rapidly expanding tourism sector, industry leaders highlighted during the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh. Speaking during a panel titled “Investing into the Kingdo»»»

A letter that came soon after her abduction said that Nancy Guthrie had died in the custody of the kidnappers. Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department June 23 (UPI) -- Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, died soon after her kidnapping in February, according to a ranso»»»

Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday in a high-profile visit that underscored Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role in efforts to secure a permanent agreement between Iran and the United States, even as differences emerged over key elements of the proposed deal. P»»»

LONDON: US President Donald Trump accused the New York Times of treason on Sunday over its coverage of the war in Iran, threatening to add what he called the paper’s false reporting to his multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against the outlet. “The way the Corrupt and Failing New York Times is covering s»»»

Tokyo: The Japanese get the least sleep of all major countries, so much so that there’s a flourishing market to help people in this sleep-deprived nation fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. On average, the Japanese sleep almost an hour and half less than Americans, according to the Organizat»»»

A new mechanism for determining the minimum wage in 2027 will be discussed by the government's social partners in August, together with the draft 2027 state budget, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told reporters at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. Radev said the minimum wage would not be frozen this»»»

The 13th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) took place here on Tuesday. The organization was marking 30 years since its establishment through the 1996 Sofia Declaration. Bulgaria's National Assembly Chair and SEECP's Parliamentary As»»»

Brussels, June 23 (SANA) The European Commission said on Tuesday it would invest €5.8 million to establish two regional centers aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of subsea cable networks in the Baltic and Mediterranean seas. The initiative is part of broader European efforts to pro»»»

Hungary’s public media system is set for a comprehensive transformation after parliament on Tuesday approved legislation amending the Media Services and Mass Communication Act and several related laws. The bill, submitted by Tisza Party lawmakers, will enter into force 30 days after its promulgatio»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has outlined a far-reaching programme to overhaul Hungary’s constitutional and institutional framework, including changes affecting the presidency, the Constitutional Court, the judiciary and several independent state bodies. While the possible departure of the chief pro»»»

By UPI StaffFamilies pray at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa-Prefecture, Japan, on Monday, for the Battle of Okinawa 81st Anniversary. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki attended a service for the anniversary on Tuesday. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae T»»»