Dubai: Nearly one million new millionaires were created globally in 2025, as personal wealth rose at its fastest pace in years and more people moved into higher wealth brackets, according to UBS’ Global Wealth Report 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The world’s mi»»»

Tokyo: Japanese police are investigating another suspected fatal bear attack, a local official told AFP on Tuesday, as the number of such deaths remains unusually high. Bear attacks have been on the rise in Japan in recent years, something scientists attribute to a spike in the animals' population »»»

Estella Reed operates at the vital intersection of music, media, and technology. She is the Co-Founder of the AI in Media Institute (AIMI), a sector-led body that convenes media organisations, creative leaders, and technology companies to develop practical standards, governance frameworks, and work»»»

Digi Spain, the Spanish subsidiary of Digi Communications Group, plans to launch an initial public offering that will include the sale of new shares worth around EUR 150 million, as well as a secondary sale of existing shares, according to an official announcement. The comapny intends to apply for »»»

Almost half of Romanians (48%) donated to a social cause in the past year, according to a new study conducted by Raiffeisen Bank Romania in partnership with Appinio. The most popular form of support remains the redirection of 3.5% of income tax, mentioned by 38% of respondents, followed by donation»»»

The United States has reportedly delivered a document to ‘Israel’ outlining a framework to move forward with the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip even if Hamas does not surrender its weapons, according to Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. The report said Washington is seeking written approva»»»

South Korea bets big on artificial intelligence with nearly $1 trillion worth of investment through 2029. Also in this edition, Comcast announces it will spin off NBCUniversal into a separate, publicly traded company. Plus France takes aim at Shein, Temu and AliExpress with a new law aimed at curbi»»»

Consumers are increasingly using artificial intelligence and digital channels to make health decisions and access healthcare services, from requesting tests and prescriptions to self-diagnosis and treatment, according to the EY Global Consumer Health 2026 report. The report is based on a survey of »»»

June 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. federal judge has sentenced exiled Chinese entrepreneur Guo Wengui to 30 years in prison for defrauding investors of more than $1 billion. Guo, also known as Ho Wan Kwok and Miles Guo, is a Chinese national who made his fortune in Chinese real estate before fleeing China, in»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has refused to supply Poland with drone technology, thus Kiev will not receive MiG-29 fighter jets from Warsaw, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said. The Polish authorities have repeatedly said that Poland is ready to transfer its remaining MiG-29s in ex»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran would fulfill its obligations under the agreement with the United States if Washington fulfilled its own. "If the American side complies with the agreement, we will also fulfill our obligations. Our approach to reckless saber-r»»»

Dubai: A transport bus carrying Royal Jordanian Airlines crew members was involved in a road accident in New York early on Tuesday, the airline said. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bus was transporting crew members of Flight RJ8261 from John F. Kennedy Internation»»»

Tunis, June 30 (TAP) – The weather, on Tuesday, will be partly cloudy across the country, becoming increasingly overcast during the afternoon over the western central regions. Thunderstorms are expected to develop, bringing rain that may be heavy at...»»»

A new environmental initiative is being launched in Bishkek, offering newlyweds the opportunity to keep not only wedding photos but also a living symbol of their family. The municipal enterprise Bishkekzelenstroi, together with GREEN AIR, has announced the launch of Plant a Tree for Newlyweds proje»»»

Echo of Nomads international ethnosong competition will be held in Bishkek as part of the cultural program of the 6th World Nomad Games. Twenty-one performers from 20 countries will participate. According to the organizers, all participants have passed the preliminary selection process and meet the»»»

On June 28, Ambassador Pietro Lazzeri, Head of the SECO Division and the Swiss Government’s Delegate for Trade Agreements, together with Siroco Messerli, visited Sut Bulak CJSC factory (Dairy Spring brand), one of Kyrgyzstan’s leading cheese producers and a notable example of long-standing cooperat»»»

Personnel changes are expected in Kyrgyzstan’s security structures. According to one version of events, current Prosecutor General Maksat Asanaliev may be appointed head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), own sources told 24.kg news agency. According to the sources, Asanaliev is c»»»

Legendary American boxer Evander Holyfield, a former undisputed world champion in two weight classes, has expressed his desire to open his own boxing academy in Kyrgyzstan. The organizing committee of the International Night of Professional Boxing says. This initiative could become one of the large»»»

For the first time in decades, Kyrgyzstan intends to resume state-funded geological exploration. Akyl Toktobaev, Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, told 24.kg news agency. According to him, virtually no new deposits have been discovered in the country over the past 3»»»

Aviation weather stations will be installed in three cities of Kyrgyzstan. The corresponding tender announcement has been posted on the public procurement portal by Kyrgyzaeronavigatsiya state enterprise. The tender has been announced for the supply and installation of three automatic meteorologica»»»

During an underwater dive in Issyk-Kul Lake, several ancient bricks were discovered at the bottom, which, according to preliminary estimates by museum specialists, date back to the 11th—12th centuries. The discovery was reported by a diver who published photos and videos from underwater. According »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved amendments to customs legislation that change the rules for processing goods imported through online stores and marketplaces, as well as procedures for customs inspections and warehouse operations. These operators will be subject to mandatory requ»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved the conversion of 24 hectares of irrigated agricultural land in Issyk-Ata district of Chui region for the construction of multi-apartment residential buildings under My Home state housing program. According to the resolution, the land plot, located in»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan decided to reorganize the state-owned enterprise Kyrgyz Munai Kompaniyasy (Kyrgyz Oil Company), established just a year ago. The corresponding resolution was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the document, Kyrgyz Munai Company will be»»»

A delegation from the state-owned enterprise Kyrgyzfarmatsiya paid a working visit to Almaty, where they held talks with SK-Pharmacy LLP, the sole distributor of medicines and medical devices in Kazakhstan. According to the state enterprise, during the meeting, the parties discussed promising areas»»»

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan issued a weather alert. According to meteorologists, from July 1 to 5, unstable weather conditions and expected localized heavy rainfall may trigger mudflows in foothill and mountainous areas. In addition, river water levels are expected to rise. R»»»

Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, Adilet Orozbekov, is participating in UN Counter-Terrorism Week, which began on June 29 in New York. During the event, he addressed the Fourth High-Level Conference under the theme «A Future Free of Terrorism.» Speaking from the UN podium, Orozbekov »»»

Salt Bank, Romania’s first fully digital bank, is launching two new plans designed for customers who want more from their banking experience: Salt Everyday and Salt Premium. Because people don’t use banking in the same way. ...»»»

Regarding the exchange rate criterion, none of the currencies of the countries assessed participates in the Exchange Rate Mechanism II (ERM II), and several of these currencies have experienced substantial fluctuations against the euro in recent years. As for the long-term interest rate criterion, »»»

The total value of the assets of voluntary pension funds (Pillar III) amounted to 7.86 billion lei at the end of March 2026, up by approximately 34% compared to the same period of the previous year, while the value of net assets stood at 7.85 billion lei, according to the report on the evolution of»»»

On Friday, the Ministry of Finance listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange the June edition of FIDELIS government bonds. Subscriptions carried out between June 15 and June 22, totaling over RON 936 million, are now available for trading. During the offering period, 11,017 subscription orders were pl»»»

* The National Bank of Romania published the 2025 Annual Report In 2025, Romania’s economy grew for the fifth year in a row, albeit at a slower pace (+0.7 percent, 0.2 percentage points lower than in 2024), amid a slowdown in consumer demand that was only partly offset by a recovery of investment. »»»

Cairo — Egyptian equities ended the trading week on a weaker note as profit-taking by domestic investors and subdued liquidity continued to weigh on blue-chip shares, while foreign and Arab investors remained net buyers, reinforcing confidence in Egypt’s medium-term investment outlook despite short»»»

Egypt’s consumer markets are witnessing a growing confrontation between rising prices and increasingly organized consumer resistance. As households struggle with persistent inflation and declining purchasing power, boycott campaigns have emerged as an unconventional market force, challenging mercha»»»

Two weeks of extreme heat have brought Europe to a scorched halt, with public services closed and vital infrastructure literally melting in record-breaking temperatures. Meanwhile, European leaders are telling their citizens to shut off the AC. Europe’s most severe heatwave in decades has broken te»»»

The refurbished Soviet-era giant Admiral Nakhimov is set to become the world's most heavily armed surface warship, serving as the flagship of Russia's Northern Fleet. The battlecruiser was first visible in satellite imagery in Kola Bay on 25 June, as cloud cover obscured the area the previous day. »»»

EFG Hermes’s BOD approved adopting necessary steps to sell 9.4 million shares of its 40 per cent stake in Credit Libanais, for 33 dollars per share to a group of Arab and Lebanese investors. It is expected that these procedures will be concluded by June 30 -maximum. EFG Hermes’s BOD approved as wel»»»

Egypt’s state-owned Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels is preparing to add about 3,500 hotel rooms over the next five years through investments estimated at EGP50 billion, according to an exclusive report by Al Arabiya Business citing people familiar with the matter. If implemented, the program»»»

Online return rates could reach up to 15% of orders this year, with the highest levels recorded in segments such as fashion and footwear, according to an analysis by Packeta Romania, a global digital platform for e-commerce and part of Packeta Group. The trend is also reflected in the volumes proce»»»

The expanding field of peptide-based inquiry has increasingly gravitated toward compounds that interact with endogenous signaling cascades rather than overriding them. Within this framework, the combination of Sermorelin and Ipamorelin has emerged as a particularly compelling subject of investigati»»»

The major economic stake these days is avoiding a downgrade of the country's rating, Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare announced after, at the end of last week, the rating agency Moody's drew attention to the fact that the prolonged political uncertainty and the lack of a functional parliamenta»»»

Former NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana has announced that the project for a Multilateral Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), which he initiated during his time in NATO's senior leadership, is becoming a reality, with Romania joining as a founding member."I am delighted and pro»»»

Romanian Senate President , liberal Mircea Abrudean , said on Monday that President Nicusor Dan should help find a solution to the country's political deadlock, stressing that Romania urgently needs a fully empowered government and that Parliament could approve a new cabinet within 24 hours if part»»»

Romania's opposition Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) Senate group leader Petrisor Peiu said on Monday it remained open to dialogue with all political parties but argued that any talks on forming a new government must begin with President Nicusor Dan lifting what it called his exclusion of»»»

Within the boundaries of the former Amynteo open-cast lignite mine, joint venture Meton Energy S.A., RWE (51% share) and PPC (49% share) has developed, constructed and commissioned these nine solar farms, which embody the companies’ commitment to the green energy transition and turn Greece’s histor»»»

Dubai: The Holy Kaaba will undergo its annual ceremonial washing on Tuesday, 15 Muharram (June 30), when Saudi authorities will cleanse Islam's holiest sanctuary with Zamzam water mixed with rosewater and premium fragrancesin a centuries-old ritual symbolising reverence, purity and the Kingdom's co»»»

The murder investigation is still unfolding. But another battle has already begun — this one in the courtroom. A lawyer who says he represents Siya Goyal, the woman accused of plotting the killing of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, has served a Rs100 million defamation notice on her own brother aft»»»

We strongly condemn Israel’s recent attacks on Quneitra and Daraa, carried out in violation of Syria’s territorial integrity, unity, and sovereignty. These attacks, which disregard the security of person and property of the Syrian people and make the lives of civilians in the region increasingly di»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Spring Grants programme, awarding support to 48 film projects from 39 countries as part of its continued commitment to nurturing independent cinema and emerging filmmaking talent from Qatar, the Middle East and arou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has warned against the use of tanning beds, which have recently become increasingly popular among some women and adolescents seeking a tanned complexion. The Society stressed that tanning beds are not a safe way to achieve a tan, as they expose users to artif»»»