US approves possible $292 million missile sale to South Korea
The State Department on Wednesday said it had approved a possible foreign military sale to South Korea of 70 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium range air-to-air missiles and guidance sections for an estimated cost of $292 million. RTX Corporation will serve as the principal contractor, the»»»
Ukraine hits key Russian military plant - UPI.com
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, center, and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky visited outside No.10 Downing Street after a discussion on the ongoing war in Ukraine in London on March 17. Zelensky thanked Ukrainian military personnel Wednesday for t»»»
US approves possible $292 million missile sale to South Korea
The State Department on Wednesday said it had approved a possible foreign military sale to South Korea of 70 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium range air-to-air missiles and guidance sections for an estimated cost of $292 million. RTX Corporation will serve as the principal contractor, the»»»
Pavkov: Humanoid robots to position Serbia as European leader
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Environmental Protection Sara Pavkov met on Wednesday with representatives of China's Minth Group, which will be manufacturing humanoid robots in Serbia. "Humanoid robots made in Serbia. A pleasant meeting and a constructive discussion with our Chinese friends from Mi»»»
Health Insurance Fund Leadership Quits Following Parliamentary Move to End Its Term
National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Governor Petko Stefanovski submitted his resignation Wednesday and his deputy Momchil Mavrov followed suit later the same day. Both resignations were announced by the Fund's press centre. They came a day after the parliamentary group of the ruling party, Progre»»»
Bill Gates Tells Lawmakers Meeting Epstein Was a ‘Grave Error in Judgment’ in Closed-Door Hearing
Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment" by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faced questions behind closed doors from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier. In an opening statement provided to The Associated Press, Gates»»»
Hezbollah Military Media Posts More Videos Displaying Islamic Resistance Attacks on Israeli Occupation Forces in South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 12:00, a communications vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at Al-Sal’a Hill in Al-Qantara town with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 15:30, the newly established headquarters of the 401st Armored Brigade Command belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Debl town in southern Lebanon with a missile salvo: statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Three Indians missing, 21 rescued after missile strike on tanker off Oman
Three Indian crew members are missing and 21 others were rescued after an attack Wednesday on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, India's foreign ministry said. "We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off the coast of Oman," the ministry said in a statement, adding that th»»»
Defence Minister on USAF Tanker Aircraft at Sofia Airport
Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said here on Wednesday that four of the USAF deployed at Sofia Airport have left and will be back after June 12. They will remain in Bulgarian territory until June 30. At a meeting of the parliamentary Defence Committee, Stoyanov answered a question from »»»
TikTok kicks off Community Fest 2026 with LIVE creator workshops, competitions
LONDON: TikTok has launched its third annual Community Fest, a summer-long series of in-app competitions and educational workshops designed to help creators grow their audiences through the platform’s LIVE feature. Running from June 11 through August 2026, the event allows creators to complete in-a»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Tuesday, June 10, 2026, at 23:55 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers and vehicles in Al-Qantara town with a qualitative missile: statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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After monitoring an “Israeli” military transport vehicle loaded with property stolen by the “Israeli” enemy army soldiers from civilians’ homes, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted it at on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 10:00, at Al-Sal’a Hill in Al-Qantara town with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV]. The vehicle was seen burning for a full hour after being hit: statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 11:00, a tent occupied by “Israeli” enemy army soldiers near the riverbed on the outskirts of Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah town with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV]: statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Prime Ministers of Bulgaria, Moldova Meet
Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a meeting with Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, the government press service reported on Wednesday. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and the process of Moldova's European integration. Opportunities for deepening cooperation in the fields of high»»»
Government Grants Derogation over Supplies for Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant
The Council of Ministers granted a derogation from Article 3j(1), Article 3i(1), and Article 5k(1) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of July 31, 2014, concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine, the government press service reported on We»»»
Council of Ministers Approves Amendment to National Recovery and Resilience Plan
The Council of Ministers approved a draft amendment to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) on Wednesday. The proposed amendment is motivated by the approaching deadline for the implementation of the NRRP - August 31, 2026 - and the existing opportunity to make final adjustments to the »»»
World’s Largest Whale Graveyard Discovered by Chinese Sub
The world's largest whale graveyard has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by Chinese scientists, who found that the vast expanse of both new and ancient carcasses supports huge communities of deep-sea life. It is also the deepest and oldest known whale graveyard on Earth, according »»»
Israeli president Herzog tells President Aoun: “My dream is to travel to Beirut”, urges Lebanon to free itself from Hezbollah, Iran influence – Ya Libnan
Share: Israeli president Herzog in Arabic message to president Aoun- : ‘Secure Lebanon’s freedom’ from Hezbollah, Iran In an apparent first for an Israeli president, Isaac Herzog sends an Arabic-language message to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, telling his counterpart that he hopes for “peace” be»»»
US host cities gear up to welcome millions for FIFA World Cup 2026
Doha, Qatar: As many as 10 million visitors will head to 11 U.S. cities this summer, helping turn the FIFA World Cup 2026 into the largest sporting event in history. While U.S. host cities like Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco are world-famous, lesser-known U.S. cities are primed to h»»»
IAEA board passes resolution demanding Iran report uranium stocks
VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation Board of Governors passed a US-backed resolution on Wednesday telling Iran to declare its remaining enriched uranium stocks and let inspectors verify them, which could complicate Washington’s talks with Tehran. The move came within hours of the US and Ir»»»
Saudi leadership extends condolences to president after Philippines earthquake
RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to the president of the Philippines after a powerful earthquake killed at least 45 people. Monday’s quake was one of the most powerful to hit the Philippines in a half century. It injured at least 630 peopl»»»
Saudi football fans at fever pitch as World Cup gets ready for kickoff
JEDDAH/ALKHOBAR: Football fans across Saudi Arabia are gearing up for the start of the World Cup which kicks off on Thursday. With the Saudi side set to get their campaign underway against Uruguay on June 15, fans of the beautiful game spoke to Arab News about their plans for the 39-day sporting ex»»»
‘Every few hours, it’s another story’: logistical controversies cast shadow on what should have been a joyous World Cup start
CAIRO: As an Egyptian sports journalist who has spent the past 16 years dedicated to covering Arab athletes at the pinnacle of their respective disciplines, this FIFA World Cup was supposed to be one of the most exciting events I have ever covered. With an unprecedented eight Arab teams qualified f»»»
Palestinian rights groups warn of Israeli bill blocking Red Cross visits to prisoners
LONDON: Palestinian rights groups warned about an Israeli bill that would impose a blanket ban on representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross from entering Israeli prisons and visiting Palestinian detainees. The Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and th»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Islamic Resistance is targeting Israeli occupation forces in Al-Bayyada town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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From Qatar to Saudi Arabia: How Pakistan Became the Gulf's Strategic Hedge
Against the backdrop of disillusionment with American guarantees, the Gulf states are betting on Islamabad's military potential, nuclear deterrence, and ideological reliability. Pakistan is developing defense cooperation with countries of the Middle East region, primarily with Gulf states. In April»»»
Press Review - Is the far right exploiting the 'sickening' attack by a refugee in Belfast?
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 10: British papers talk about the unrest in Belfast in the aftermath of a knife stabbing. Next: what does it mean to be a trillionaire? Elon Musk might soon find out. Also: Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny, but the Vatican says it won't be releasing the photos. Finally, do»»»
Bulgarian Defense Minister Confirms Return of US Aircraft at Sofia Airport, Total Deployment Reaches 14
Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said that four US military aircraft currently linked to operations at Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport are expected to return in the coming days, bringing the total presence to 14 aircraft. He stated that there is no indication of a security threat and rejected claims »»»
Russian Ambassador: No Demand for Bulgarian-Language Classes in Occupied Ukraine
Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Eleonora Mitrofanova has argued that the new Bulgarian government has so far shown a willingness to improve relations with Moscow largely through rhetoric rather than concrete actions. Speaking to TASS ahead of Russia Day, she assessed the first weeks of the administr»»»
Bulgaria Says EU and NATO Were Not Informed About Halt of Ukraine Military Aid
Bulgaria did not inform its EU and NATO partners in advance about the decision to halt military assistance to Ukraine, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during a parliamentary committee hearing. He stressed that the move was taken as a sovereign national decision. Stoyanov reiterated the posit»»»
Government Halts Arms Supplies from Bulgarian Army Depots to Ukraine, Incurring Criticism from Opposition
The Bulgarian Government is discontinuing the provision of weapons from the Bulgarian armed forces depots to Ukraine, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the start of a regular cabinet meeting on Wednesday. "We have already given enough. This country continues to suffer socio-economic detriment from»»»
Health Insurance Fund Governor Quits Following Parliamentary Move to End His Term, Opposition Targets Deputy
National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Governor Petko Stefanovski has submitted his resignation. The resignation was announced by the Fund's press centre. The announcement comes only a day after the parliamentary group of the ruling party, Progressive Bulgaria, submitted draft resolutions to Parliam»»»
Iran launches missiles and drones in response to US strikes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has published footage of missile launches it said were aimed at American military facilities in several Arab countries, describing the operation as retaliation for recent US attacks. Tensions between Washington and Tehran have surged in recent days al»»»
Syrian, French officials discuss military cooperation
LONDON: Syrian and French officials met in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss ways to expand military and defense cooperation. Deputy Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Mohammad Khair Hassan Shuaib met Herve Hamelin, the head of international military relations at the French Armed Forces General Staff, the S»»»
How Cryptocurrency Quietly Became a Mainstream Payment MethodOpinions
Crypto transaction volumes rose in every major region of the world over the past year, with Asia-Pacific activity up 69 percent and Latin America up 63 percent, according to the 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index published by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The numbers tell a story that has l»»»
Turkey and Bulgaria Discuss Revising BOTAS Deal, Eyes Broader Energy PartnershipOpinions
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that discussions have been underway for a considerable time between Turkey's state-owned energy company Botas and Bulgaria's public gas supplier Bulgargaz regarding possible revisions to their existing agreement. Speaking in an interview with BTA, Fidan sai»»»
In 24 hours, Trump went from peace deal to ‘pay the price’
Dubai: Less than 24 hours after predicting that negotiations with Iran could be concluded in “two or three days”, US President Donald Trump was delivering a dramatically different message. “The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday. “They’ve taken too long to»»»
Where is Nabiullina?
Where is Central Bank of Russia (CBR) governor Elvia Nabiullina? The head of Russia’s central bank has not been seen in public for weeks. A no show at Russia’s premier investment forum, the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), where she is a major fixture on the agenda, initially it »»»
Armenia accelerates trade shift toward EU after Russian pre-election pressure
Armenia is stepping up efforts to redirect trade towards the European Union after Russia imposed a series of import restrictions on Armenian products ahead of parliamentary elections that returned Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to power, while Brussels has signalled support for deeper economic inte»»»
What makes Le Mans unique for fans
Doha, Qatar: From a fan's perspective, the 24 Hours of Le Mans stands apart from any other motorsport event in the world. Every year, more than 300,000 fans travel to the Circuit de la Sarthe to experience the unique atmosphere that makes Le Mans unlike any other race. From the famous drivers’ para»»»
Kahramaa launches Summer 2026 ‘We Want It to Last’ campaign
Doha Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has announced the launch of its Summer 2026 awareness campaign under the slogan “Keep it Sustained”, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote a culture of responsible consumption and reinforce the principles of environmental sustainabil»»»
Cambodian Journalists Master the Art of Infographics With SputnikPro
Members of the Cambodian media outlet Cambodianess took part in a SputnikPro lecture dedicated to modern approaches to data visualization in media. The participants discussed the role of infographics as one of the key tools of contemporary journalism, capable of turning complex arrays of informatio»»»
Iran's new security doctrine and its old dilemma
Iran's latest missile strikes against Israel, launched this week in response to an Israeli strike on Beirut's suburb of Dahiyeh, have confirmed a view increasingly prevalent in Western capitals: that Tehran has emerged from the US-Iran war more willing to take risks, less constrained by fears of es»»»
Government Approves Plan to Raise Defence Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035
The Government approved a National Plan to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, the Council of Ministers said on Wednesday. The plan implements the commitment undertaken at the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague to gradually raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, including at least 3.5%»»»
After Exchange of Strikes, Trump Says Iran Must 'Pay the Price' for Delay on Deal
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Iran had taken too long to negotiate a deal and would now "have to pay the price", while Tehran said it would reassess diplomatic engagement with Washington after overnight tit-for-tat strikes. The exchange of fire, which came after Trump said Iran had do»»»
Historic Sevastopol panorama ‘destroyed’ in Ukrainian drone strike – governor
An iconic Russian panorama painting more than a century old has been “almost completely destroyed” in a Ukrainian drone strike on a museum in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, local governor Mikhail Razvozhaev has said. In a Telegram post on Wednesday, Razvozhaev said ‘The Defense of Sevastopol (1854»»»
West Biggest Energy Crisis Loser as Russia and China Fuel De-Dollarization
With global markets under intense pressure over the Strait of Hormuz, Russia’s ability to export large volumes of energy greatly enhances its “geopolitical leverage,” particularly among countries seeking reliable supplies, international oil economist Dr Mamdouh G. Salameh tells Sputnik. Russia “con»»»
Want a US visa interview faster? It could cost you $750 more
The United States will begin testing a new premium visa service next month that allows some foreign visitors to secure visa interview appointments within 10 business days – provided they are willing to pay an additional $750 fee. The programme, announced by the US State Department in a temporary ru»»»