Temperatures to drop Thursday
Tunis, June 11 (TAP) — Light rain is expected in the morning over the central regions, with passing clouds over the rest of the country. During the afternoon, cloud cover will gradually become denser over the western parts of central and southern...»»»
EGX Slides as Investors Shift Focus to Egyptian Debt
Equity Market Retreats as Treasury-Bill Demand Highlights Confidence in Egypt’s Macroeconomic Outlook Cairo — Egyptian equities posted their sharpest decline in weeks on Wednesday as widespread selling pressure erased much of the market’s recent gains, even as foreign investors continued to increas»»»
Entire Government Has Unified Position Regarding Peace in Ukraine, Says Foreign Minister
There is a unified position of the entire Government to use all mechanisms at the European level to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine, said Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova at a briefing after a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye Hakan Fidan. Petrova »»»
By Summer End 80 Elderly Care Centres to Be Renovated through National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Social Policy Minister Says
By the end of the summer, 80 centres for the elderly will be ready, with funding for their renovation secured through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nataliya Efremova said. She officially opened a residential care home for the elderly in the village »»»
Saudi debt offerings rise to $4.29bn in Q1
RIYADH: Completed debt offerings reached SR16.13 billion ($4.29 billion) in Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2026, marking an annual rise of 22 percent according to the Capital Market Authority’s quarterly statistical bulletin. The figure for the first three months of the year also represented »»»
Djedovic Handanovic: Compromise on NIS reached with MOL
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday evening Serbia had successfully resolved all outstanding issues with Hungary's MOL regarding its acquisition of a Russian-majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS and that compromise had been reache»»»
Iran’s Hormuz Authority Orders Full Closure of Waterway
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the body responsible for monitoring the Strait of Hormuz, has announced the full closure of the strategic waterway until further notice, citing rising regional tensions and recent military developments. In a statement issued on Thursday, the authority linke»»»
Saudi Arabia calls for more Mideast war talks under Pakistan, Qatar mediation
Saudi Arabia condemned on Thursday overnight Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, and called for renewed negotiations under Pakistani and Qatari mediation to end the Middle East war. In a statement, the Saudi foreign ministry called for "de-escalation and restraint, urging all parties to »»»
Electro-Alfa International completes acquisition of SPIACT Craiova and Electro Alfa CM
Electro-Alfa International (BVB: EAI), a leading Romanian manufacturer of electrical equipment and provider of EPC and IT services, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has completed the acquisition of SPIACT Craiova and Electro Alfa CM (Metal Fabrications). The two acquisitions, worth over EUR »»»
SpaceX IPO holds both promise and peril
BusinessUnited States of AmericaSpaceX IPO holds both promise and perilSrinivas MazumdaruElon Musk’s rocket and AI company presents potential for investors. But its futuristic, unproven plans also carry significant financial risks. https://p.dw.com/p/5F9CkSpaceX's ultimate goal is to colonize and e»»»
Romania’s chance to turn funding into industrial capacity: defence as an economic driver
In recent years, Romanian industries, especially light industry, have been supported by European funds as well as state aid. All these sources of financing represent a strategic opportunity to modernise the national economy and strengthen local production capabilities. In the current geopolitical c»»»
Temperatures to remain very hot with dust forecast for Saturday
Doha, Qatar: Temperatures in the country will range between 31°C and 45°C this weekend, with a slight possibility of dust on Saturday, June 13, 2026, stated the Qatar Meteorology Department in its weekend weather forecast. The department said winds will be 5-18 knots, northwesterly to northeasterly»»»
Saudis trade $64.5bn in US markets in Q1 2026
RIYADH: Saudi investors’ trading in US stocks through financial institutions licensed by the Capital Market Authority grew during the first quarter of this year, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth. According to the financial analysis unit of Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper, base»»»
Media Review: June 11
HEADLINES The leading topics in Bulgaria's print and online media on Thursday are the government's consumer basket initiative, presented as a measure to address rising prices and broader economic policy, the decision to suspend further military assistance to Ukraine, and the results of this year's »»»
Water from Ak-Buura River sent from Osh to Bishkek for World Nomad Games - | 24.KG
A ceremonial send-off of Ak-Buura River water took place in Osh as part of the regional Caravan of Unity project dedicated to the 6th World Nomad Games, which will be held in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. Osh Mayor Zhanar Akayev, municipal employees, and city residents participated in the event. In preparati»»»
Israel to Allocate $338 Million for West Bank Settlement Expansion, Rights Group Says
Israel is expected to approve on Thursday the allocation of 1 billion shekels ($337.8 million) to build new settlements and connect them to infrastructure in the occupied West Bank, Israeli anti-settlement group Peace Now said. The plan is being promoted by Israel's far-right finance minister Beza»»»
An opportunity exists to inspire young women cricketers at the 2026 T20 World Cup
On a blustery but thankfully dry Sunday, June 7, the 12 captains of teams in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2026 assembled on Waterloo Bridge, London. The event was termed a carnival and was followed by a press conference in a less windswept venue nearby. There, for the purpose of two consecutive questi»»»
MP Angel Georgiev Describes Case Against Him as Politically Motivated
Vazrazhdane MP Angel Georgiev on Thursday accused prosecutors of pursuing a politically motivated case against him after Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova requested the continuation of criminal proceedings related to allegations that he assaulted a protected public official. Speaking to rep»»»
Iran Warns US of Grave Consequences: Ceasefire Effectively Meaningless
Iranian Foreign Ministry denounced US’ latest act of aggression against the Islamic Republic, warning that Washington would be to blame for the grave consequences of its warmongering. In a statement released on Thursday, the ministry said the recent US’ illegal and criminal attacks have rendered th»»»
Bulgaria Has Received over EUR 203 Mln for Aid to Ukraine under Various EU Mechanisms - Defence Minister
Through various EU mechanisms, Bulgaria has received just over EUR 203 million for aid provided to Ukraine, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told reporters on Thursday. Not all of these funds go to the Bulgarian Army's modernization, because nearly half of them have been used to offset the deficit»»»
Bill Aims to Return National Service for Protection Vehicles and Drivers to President’s Administration
The ruling party, Progressive Bulgaria, has submitted a bill of amendments to the National Service for Protection (NSP) Act that will allow again the NSP to drive members of the President's administration. The bill can be viewed on Parliament's website. NSP provided transport services to the Presid»»»
Iran Maritime Body Says Hormuz Completely Closed 'Until Further Notice'
Iran's new body overseeing the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday confirmed a complete closure order for the strategic waterway until further notice, after the Revolutionary Guards announced the move overnight. "Due to the tensions caused by the aggression of the American forces in the region and the ann»»»
New York renames streets after Thierry Henry, Pele ahead of World Cup
New York: New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff. The tournament -- co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States -- begins Thursday and the final will be played next month at the MetLife Stadium, r»»»
Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the outskirts of Teir Harfa southern Lebanese border village: Military Media statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters targeted gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the outskirts of Teir Harfa southern Lebanes»»»
Rajji says Hezbollah, including political wing, 'illegal and destabilizing'
Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji said Hezbollah is a military organization and there is no difference between its political and its military wings. In an interview with the French news channel LCI, Rajji said that "distinguishing between the political and military wings of Hezbollah is com»»»
'I am a prisoner of conscience': Ali Karimli, the opposition figure defying Azerbaijan’s regime
Azerbaijan’s opposition leader Ali Karimli, a former secretary of state, goes on trial in Baku on Wednesday for an alleged "attempted coup". Karimli spoke to FRANCE 24 from prison, where he slammed the charges against him as "entirely fabricated and politically motivated" and warned that he risked »»»
Economic Ministerial Group reviews reform program, inflation trends
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting of the Economic Ministerial Group at the government headquarters in the New Capital on Tuesday, June 10, 2026, to review a number of priority economic issues and developments. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hu»»»
Partizan reduce Dubai's lead in ABA basketball league final series to 2-1
BELGRADE - Partizan Belgrade beat Dubai 84-70 (23-10, 24-24, 20-21, 17-15) in Game 3 of the final series of the ABA basketball league playoffs at home on Wednesday evening. Partizan have thus reduced Dubai's lead in the best-of-five series to 2-1. Carlik Jones and Bruno Fernando led the scoring for»»»
'The Game Isn’t Over': Iranian Filmmaker Says US Misjudged Iran’s Resolve
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has underestimated the resilience of the Iranian people, counting on their weakness after military strikes, prominent Iranian writer and film director, Habid Ahmadzadeh, told RIA Novosti. “When the US attacked Iran, it assumed the Iranian nation was a losing»»»
Japan–Tunisia parliamentary group backs stronger cooperation
Tunis, June 11 (TAP) — A delegation from the Japan–Tunisia Parliamentary Friendship Association expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in relations between Tunisia and Japan, as both countries mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties...»»»
Poland prepares to stand its ground with massive new civil defence programme
As it races to become NATO’s frontline fortress against Russia, Poland has launched large-scale civilian courses teaching survival skills during times of crisis. The programme is intended to help bridge the gap between the military and society while psychologically preparing civilians for war. Imag»»»
Chinese EV giant BYD quietly shelves plan for billion-dollar plant in Turkey
BYD (Build Your Dreams/Shenzhen/002594) has quietly abandoned work on its much touted project to build a $1bn factory in Turkey, Stella Li, an executive vice president at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, confirmed on June 10. The company, however, remains »»»
The return of the Silk Road as the “C6”, a key geopolitical link between Europe and Asia
There is a map that used to hang in the offices of Soviet central planners in Moscow, showing the five republics of Central Asia as a single administrative unit — roads pointing inward toward Russia, railways terminating at Russian junctions, pipelines flowing north. The region was designed, quite »»»
Timur Turlov’s Freedom Holding Corp: From a niche broker to a global fintech player
Who is Timur Turlov? Where did his billions come from? And how did he turn a small brokerage firm into a transnational financial ecosystem? Freedom Holding Corp. is a Kazakhstan-born international fintech company listed on the Nasdaq and valued at nearly $9 billion. In recent years, the company - w»»»
Parliament Bans Unjustified Price Increases, Requires Daily Online Price Disclosure
The National Assembly on Thursday banned economically unjustified increases in consumer prices and obliged certain retailers to publish their selling prices online on a daily basis. The measures were adopted through second-reading amendments to the Consumer Protection Act. Lawmakers stipulated that»»»
Supply chain disruptions are back at 2022 levels – Statista
Global supply chain pressures have risen again in recent months, returning to levels last seen during the height of pandemic-related disruptions, Statista reports. According to the Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCPI) published by the World Bank, shipping container capacity tied up due to delay»»»
The world's record heatwaves - Statista
According to NASA, there is “unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate”, Statista reports. Data from Copernicus, the European Earth Observation program for the European Space Agency, shows that July 22, 2024, was the world’s hottest daily global average temperature since t»»»
Rubio backs Trans-Caspian gas pipeline proposal in meeting with Turkmenistan’s top diplomat
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed Washington’s strong support for the decades-old idea of diversifying Turkmenistan's natural gas exports via a pipeline that would be constructed across the Caspian Sea, according to a US State Department statement released on May 29. The statement fol»»»
Middle East conflict and energy shock slow growth across EBRD regions
The economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow growth across emerging Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa and the Mediterranean, as higher energy costs reignite inflation, weaken industrial competitiveness and strain already fragile public finances, the European »»»
South Korea’s Lee, EU leaders reject North Korea nuclear status - UPI.com
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) is walking with Ursula von der Leyen (R), president of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, ahead of their summit in Brussels on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 11 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung»»»
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan rank among top 20 countries with highest inflation - | 24.KG
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan ranked among the world’s top 20 countries with the highest projected inflation rates. The Telegram channel Geostatistics reports, citing forecasts by the International Monetary Fund. Based on the IMF’s World Economic Outlook data, Kazakhstan ranks 18th with projected infla»»»
Qatar Shell celebrates International Women’s Day with focus on inclusive leadership
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Shell marked International Women’s Day 2026 with an event at Qatar Shell Research and Technology Centre, bringing together colleagues and external speakers under the theme ‘Powerful Together’ to explore how inclusion is strengthened through collective action across genders, organ»»»
QIA takes part in ICEYE’s €1bn Series F funding round
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced yesterday its participation in the €1bn ($1.2bn) Series F funding round of sovereign intelligence company ICEYE, at a valuation of over €10bn (over $12bn). The new funding will support ICEYE’s global footprint efforts and expand the company’s »»»
Dubai Basketball fall in game 3, remain a win away from historic ABA League title
DUBAI: Game 3 of the 2025-26 ABA League Finals saw Dubai Basketball suffered an 84-70 defeat by Partizan in Belgrade on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, however, Dubai Basketball continue to lead the best-of-five finals series 2-1 and remain just one victory away from securing their first ABA Lea»»»
Many European Companies Want to Return to Russian Market - Russia's Special Envoy
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is receiving signals from many European companies about their desire to return to the Russian market, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian presidential special envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, s»»»
Ukraine needs €197bn to rebuild. EU budgets for only €89bn
Who is going to pay for rebuilding Ukraine after the war is over? Now the EU has raised a €90bn two-year loan to keep the country in the fight against Russia, attention has started to turn to what comes next. The European Commission (EC) has drawn up a draft recovery plan for 2028-2034 but it falls»»»
UAE President receives US Ambassador to the UN, discuss regional stability and security
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Ambassador Mike Waltz, Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations. The meeting discussed UAE-US strategic ties and ways to further strengthen cooperation across various fields in su»»»
India's many territorial disputes and their impact on its economic potential
For much of the 26 years since the beginning of the millennium, India has aimed at becoming a rising economic power by way of first becoming a service centered hub and gradually shifting towards becoming a centre of manufacturing. However, many of these ambitions have hit the wall of geop»»»
Documents on Stoyan Mavrodiev's Extradition Sent to Serbian Embassy in Sofia, Says Justice Minister
The documents for the extradition of Stoyan Mavrodiev from Serbia to Bulgaria for criminal prosecution have been sent to the Serbian Embassy in Sofia, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov told a briefing here on Thursday. In his words, the procedure follows strictly formal rules and there is no need f»»»
Qatar Chamber, Australian Qatari Business Association review enhancing cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted a delegation from the Australian-Qatari Business Association (AQBA) yesterday headed by Roderick Croes, Chairman of the Association, in the presence of Qatar Chamber Board Member Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli. The meeting was also attended by Ali Bu Sherbak Al »»»