BARCELONA: Pope Leo XIV is visiting the Canary Islands on Thursday to draw attention to the plight of migrants who risk their lives every year trying to reach Europe, fulfilling a wish of Pope Francis to visit one of the epicenters of the European migration debate. Leo is spending the final two day»»»

America’s allies are getting an uncomfortable message from Lockheed Martin, the Pentagon contractor that manufactures one of the West’s most important air-defense missiles: don’t expect any timeline delivery guarantees. Even as the defense giant expands production of PAC-3 interceptors for the Patr»»»

Arab Finance: Madinet Masr recorded new sales totaling EGP 11.7 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, reflecting a 7% year-on-year (YoY) growth, according to the company's Q1 2026 Earnings Presentation. The real estate group delivered 831 units at the end of March 2026, representing a 256.7% i»»»

Kozhikode: A 43-year-old man from Farook in Kerala’s Kozhikode has tested positive for the Nipah virus, triggering fresh concerns as health authorities launched emergency containment measures. The patient, who was undergoing treatment after developing Nipah-like symptoms, has been shifted to the is»»»

Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova has submitted a request to the 52nd National Assembly seeking permission to continue criminal proceedings against Vazrazhdane MP Angel Georgiev. Announcing the request at the start of a plenary sitting here on Thursday, National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotso»»»

Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov took part in the 126th session of UN Tourism's Executive Council in Toledo, Spain, on June 10 and 11, the Ministry's press centre reported Thursday. Within the forum, he held a series of meetings with key representatives of the global tourism industry, including the m»»»

EKN, a company specializing in marketing and technology solutions and part of the multinational Numatec group, has entered the Romanian market. The company chose to expand its activities into one of the most competitive and challenging markets in the CEE region and appointed Olimpia Norsesovici as »»»

With exponential growth over the past 17 years, eMAG has become a regional leader in an extremely competitive sector and a trusted brand for millions of customers and entrepreneurs: it helps people save time and money and offers entrepreneurs access to the most powerful Marketplace platform through»»»

SpaceX enters the final stretch Thursday before its expected trading on Wall Street as part of the biggest initial public offering in history, which could propel co-founder Elon Musk to trillionaire status. The company will be the first out of the gates among the tech and AI giants eyeing public ma»»»

The European Central Bank is all but certain to raise interest rates on Thursday in the hope of nipping higher inflation in the bud before a surge in energy costs triggered by the Iran war spreads more broadly across the euro zone economy. The well-telegraphed move would come as inflation in the 21»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday called on the Lebanese people to join Israel's fight against Hezbollah, saying their country had been taken "hostage" by the militant group. "Israel is not at war with you. We are at war with Hezbollah, that has taken your country hostage... We»»»

Hundreds of people rallied on Wednesday evening in Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, in support of Iran and its allies in the Middle East war, AFP correspondents said. The rally came despite the ongoing war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah, with Israel pounding south an»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Denies Link to CNN Interview, Urges Media to Adhere to Professional Standards 11-06-2026 10:31 AM Hezbollah flags (image from arc»»»

Ukraine’s special services recruited a fugitive saboteur hiding from criminal prosecution inside the EU, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has revealed. In February 2026, they dispatched him to the Moscow region with a single order: shoot a Russian soldier.In return, his handlers promised to »»»

Washington, June 11 (SANA) Oil prices surged more than $2 a barrel on Thursday after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of disruptions to global energy supplies following U.S. military strikes. Brent crude futures rose $2.30, or 2.47%, to $95.40 a barrel, while U.S. W»»»

Romania is the country that risks losing more than the infringement processes in the field of energy, because the Romanian state continues to treat energy policy with exceptional measures, administrative interventions and legislative improvisations, while the European Union (EU) demands predictable»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it will provide up to EUR 44 million in financing to support the development, construction and operation of a large-scale battery energy-storage system in Scornicesti, Olt County, a release of the international financial ins»»»

A non-modernised energy network means a brake on the development of the Romanian economy and the European economy, and for Romania it is very important that the need to develop distribution networks is being emphasised at European level, Director General of the Electricity Distribution Romania (DEE»»»

Over ten European and national programs, with largely non-repayable funding, in the period 2026-2027, are available for companies, local authorities and energy communities with a view to an energy transition, according to an analysis carried out by Alt.Real and the Energy Communities Society, prese»»»

More than half of Romanians (57%) say they will be much more attentive to avoiding unnecessary energy consumption, while 27% plan to install photovoltaic systems in the next 12 months, reveals a sociological survey published on Thursday.Data by the platform despre-energie.ro show that 82% of respon»»»

Brasov-Ghimbav International Airport has obtained state aid worth over 21 million lei for the construction of its own photovoltaic park, the amount representing the largest funding granted within the second call for projects intended to support investments in new capacities for the production of el»»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it will provide a ?175 million loan to Greek utility group Public Power Corporation (PPC) to support its renewable-energy projects in Bulgaria, Greece and Romania, the bank said in a press release.This financing will enable »»»

The transition to a greener economy must be made in a realistic way, which protects both the environment and the economy, President Nicusor Dan told Monday's videoconference discussion with the leaders of European states from the "Friends of Competitiveness" group.The purpose of the discussion was »»»

The third call for projects under the state aid scheme for new renewable-energy capacities for self-consumption in the agricultural and food-processing sectors will run between June 15 and August 14, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) announced on Tuesday. The available budget»»»

Romania has not been confronted with a single energy crisis, but with a succession of overlapping crises generated by underinvestment, unstable regulation, political interventions and insufficiently prepared liberalisation processes, and the current problems in the sector stem from vulnerabilities »»»

Gasoline and diesel oil prices recorded, in March 2026, one of the most sudden monthly rises, but volumes delivered to the market have grown a lot, especially for diesel oil, according to an analysis made by the Smart Energy Association. At first sight, INS data on oil product sales in March 2026 s»»»

Global energy markets reeled Thursday after Washington launched fresh attacks on Iranian territory, triggering an immediate spike in crude prices and a surprise drop in gold, as Tehran closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz in retaliation. Oil prices surged more than 2%, with Brent crude trading abo»»»

After Russian police started using facial-recognition cameras to identify men wanted by military authorities, a young bank worker spent weeks avoiding the Moscow metro. But on snowy Friday evening in late 2024, heavy traffic pushed him underground to visit his mother. At the next station, two offic»»»

Pakistan's foreign ministry said on Thursday the country's leaders would continue mediation efforts to end war between the United States and Iran despite a surge in conflict, calling for a "negotiated settlement.” "Pakistan remains deeply concerned at the situation in the region marked by recent es»»»

Saudi Awwal Bank has announced its membership to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials, cementing its position as one of Saudi Arabia’s most progressive financial institutions in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. The membership represents a significant milestone in SAB»»»

Rabitabank OJSC has secured $7 million in financing through cooperation with international investment company Enabling Qapital, to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The facility will support the financing needs of entrepreneurs operating in the micro and SME se»»»

Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in the energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen at scale, and Schneider Electric have collaborated to develop and validate a new method for real‑time measurement of total dissolved solids in desalination plants. »»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the country’s leaders would continue mediation efforts to end war between the United States and Iran despite a surge in conflict, calling for a “negotiated settlement.” “Pakistan remains deeply concerned at the situation in the region marked b»»»

LAGOS: The first group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following escalating anti-immigrant attacks were due to land in Lagos on Thursday, officials said. Anti-foreigner violence has convulsed South Africa for weeks as gangs armed with sticks, whips and shields have marched through parts »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Indian Shipping Minister: 3 Indian sailors who were reported missing after a US strike on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman have been con»»»

Dubai: An Indian official said Thursday that three Indian mariners were killed on board a tanker targeted by the US military over allegedly violating America’s blockade on Iran. Sarbananda Sonowal announced the three mariners’ killing on X in the attack on the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello. Also »»»

Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday the end of a ban it imposed on Lebanese imports five years ago, marking a major step in attempts to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries. The kingdom slapped a ban on Lebanese fruits and vegetables in 2021, saying they were being used to smuggle drug»»»

President Donald Trump on Wednesday showed how he had learned to stop worrying about inflation and simply, in his own words, "love" it. Asked about the new report that the consumer price index in May had jumped 4.2% over the last year, the president took a surprisingly optimistic tack with the chal»»»

Gold prices rebounded from a six-month low on Thursday, as investors bought the metal at bargain prices while awaiting a key US inflation report that could shed more light on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,095.64 per ounce by 0558 GMT, after hitting its lowest since»»»

Manama: An 11-year-old girl suffered minor injuries and homes and cars were damaged in Iranian attacks on Bahrain on Thursday, the interior ministry said. Falling shrapnel from drone interceptions "due to the sinful Iranian aggression" caused "the burning of vehicles and damage to homes", the minis»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Four Israeli airstrikes hit outskirts of Al-Qatrani town amid artillery shelling of the same area: Al-Manar correspondent in Lebanon’s West»»»

The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations, and Iran responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The new U.S. assault came as efforts to ne»»»

Amnesty International accused Israel on Wednesday of carrying out a campaign of "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank with the intention to annex the Palestinian territory. The accusation came in a new, 149-page report alleging that the forced displacement of West Bank Pale»»»

On June 11, 1963, for a brief moment, Gov. George Wallace blocked the enrollment of two Black students to the University of Alabama. 1 of 5 | Alabama Gov. George Wallace blocks the enrollment of two Black students to the University of Alabama on June 11, 1963. File Photo by Warren K. Leffler/U.S. N»»»

On June 15, administrative penalties for violations of halal industry legislation will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. Fines of up to 650 calculated rates are provided for releasing such products without supporting documents, violating standards, and falsifying certificates. According to the Minist»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar University (QU) aimed at strengthening partnership in the fields of media, scientific research, academic education, training, and professional development. The agreement focuses on establishing a sustainable ins»»»

New York: The State of Qatar participated in the 19th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), held at United Nations headquarters in New York under the theme, “CRPD at 20 - Celebrating and consolidating achievements and shapin»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped on Thursday as Tehran declared the critical energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, closed ‌after the US launched additional strikes against Iran and as President Donald Trump vowed even more attacks if no peace deal is secured. Brent futures rose $1.48, or 1.59 percen»»»

Washington, June 11 (SANA) – Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir met in Washington with Roger Martella, Chief Executive Officer of General Electric, to discuss the development of Syria’s energy sector. The two sides reviewed efforts to develop electricity grid infrastructure and power generation pla»»»

A total of 364 people have contracted measles in Bulgaria, including 300 children, according to information published on the Health Ministry's website Thursday. The data are current as of June 8, 2026. Measles cases have been registered in nine regions across the country. The highest number of case»»»