The Israeli military said it killed seven Hezbollah militants who had operated near its so-called "security zone" in southern Lebanon on Friday. The latest attack comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in an offshoot of the Middle East war that the United States and»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting stability in Sudan, securing a ceasefire, and preserving the country’s territorial integrity and state institutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The remarks were made during a UN Security Council session on Sudan by t»»»

President Joseph Aoun said a deal signed with Israel on Friday was a first step towards fully restoring Lebanon's sovereignty after the latest war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. "The framework agreement signed today is a first step" that will enable Lebanese "to return to their fully lib»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms, shortly after the announcement in Washington of a framework agreement with the United States and Lebanon. "The most important thing is, first of all, that Israel remains in the security»»»

The search for a missing 17-year-old girl in Pattaya ended in one of the darkest ways imaginable. Her body was found inside a black suitcase left beside railway tracks behind Pattaya Floating Market. Hours later, Thai police arrested a 46-year-old Australian man at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, w»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned hostile drone attacks carried out by Iran that targeted Bahrain. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said the attacks were a clear violation of Bahrain’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The ministry expressed the U»»»

Iran on Saturday accused the United States of violating the peace deal agreed to end the Middle East war, after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on U.S. targets in the Gulf. The trading of fire, which came after Washington accused Tehran of attackin»»»

Four specialists from the National Hospital in Bishkek are undergoing professional training in Paris at the Hospital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, a leading French clinic providing high-tech medical care in ophthalmology, neurology, neurosurgery, and otorhinolaryngology. According to the press s»»»

A total of 554 infants under 12 months old died in Kyrgyzstan between January and April 2026, a report by the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan says. According to the committee, 570 infant deaths were recorded during the same period in 2025. The main causes of infant mortality during the»»»

A string of powerful earthquakes struck different parts of the world on Wednesday, prompting speculation over whether the events could be connected. While seismologists say they were not, the unusual cluster has raised questions about how earthquakes are linked, why some occur in pairs, and what te»»»

An Israeli ​drone struck the Nabatiyeh area in southern ‌Lebanon ‌on ​Saturday, ‌Lebanon’s ⁠state ​news agency said. The ⁠reported strike came a day ⁠after ‌Israel ‌and ​Lebanon signed a ‌US-brokered ‌security arrangement aimed at ‌reducing tensions along their ⁠border following ⁠months of cross-bo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran: Brutal US Attacks Blatant Violation of MoU 27-06-2026 13:36 PM Iranian Foreign Ministry HQ in Tehran (image from archive).Iran’s Mini»»»

Manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical products in Kyrgyzstan will gain access to preferential lending under a newly approved state support program, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the project is aimed at supporting the domestic pharmace»»»

A growing number of African countries are viewing the SMR technology as a way to expand electricity access and support long-term economic development, says analyst. What: SMRs are increasingly being seen as the future of nuclear power in Africa. Why: The rise of SMRs could help African countries cl»»»

Manama: Bahrain has strongly condemned the Iranian drone attack targeting its territory early Saturday, denouncing the incident as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and a threat to the safety of its citizens and residents. In a statement, Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack »»»

BusinessGermanyWhy Germany's Deutsche Bahn will face delays for many yearsSabine KinkartzDelayed, unreliable and forced into long detours due to construction: Germany can no longer shine when it comes to rail travel — and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. The company is mired in a deep crisi»»»

DUBAI: A tanker came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, just after Bahrain said that Iran launched an attack targeting it. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported the attack, saying the ship’s crew was safe and no environmental damage was repor»»»

Globally recognized Qatar Foundation researcher Dr. Hilal A. Lashuel discusses the Parkinson’s challenge facing the world, the unanswered questions behind the research he is spearheading, and Qatar’s role in advancing biomedical discovery Doha, Qatar: Backed by a USD 9 million, three-year global re»»»

Tunis, June 27 (TAP) – President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed chaired, on Friday at Carthage Palace, the swearing-in ceremony of the members of the National Penal Reconciliation Commission.The appointment of the commission’s members follows the...»»»

East Rutherford, United States: Waving flags and dancing to booming Latin music, the Ecuador football fans were living the World Cup fever. "Let's get this party started!" an announcer declared. But instead of in the streets or a stadium, the crowd was rocking in one of America's biggest malls -- t»»»

TUNIS, June 27 (TAP) – The members of the National Penal Reconciliation Commission, along with its rapporteur, have been appointed under Decree No. 131 of 2026, published on Friday in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Tunisia (JORT).According...»»»

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid said that reducing customs clearance times is a top priority in efforts to improve Egypt’s business environment and strengthen the competitiveness of the economy. The minister made his remarks during an inspection visit to Dekheila Port in Alex»»»

Dubai: Bahrain said it was targeted by several Iranian drones early on Saturday, with the kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemning the attack “in the strongest terms” and describing it as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty. In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the m»»»

Seattle: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about the health of Mohamed Salah despite the star striker's second-half exit during his country's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran. The result meant Egypt qualified for the knock-out last-32 round at the World Cup by finishing second in Group G»»»

US President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose 100 percent tariffs on European countries that implement a digital services tax, even if it means canceling existing trade agreements. US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100 percent tax on imports from any country that imposes a ta»»»

Bahrain condemned what ​it said were Iranian drone attacks on its territory ‌on Saturday, ‌the ​state news ‌agency ⁠reported, ​saying it ⁠reserved the full right to defend its ⁠sovereignty and ‌security. Iran ‌said ​earlier ‌it ‌had carried out strikes against targets linked ‌to US forces in the ⁠r»»»

From 1 July, new EU customs rules will take effect in Hungary, making low-value imports from outside the bloc more expensive. Goods ordered from platforms such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress with a value below €150 will incur a €3 customs charge, according to Szilvia Linczmayer, spokesperson for the»»»

RIYADH: Saudi women are driving one of the most striking transformations in the Kingdom’s modern history, with female labor force participation surging from around 23 percent in 2016 to over 34 percent today, and women now owning nearly 45 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises, experts told»»»

Secretary of State ‌Marco Rubio said the US is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President ​Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a bilateral trade deal, Indian media outlet IANS reported on Saturday. Rubio is likely to travel to India this year to prepare for the president’s v»»»

La Guaira, Venezuela: The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors. Caracas residents jeered interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during her visit to a d»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced tighter anti-money laundering regulations requiring travellers entering or leaving the Kingdom to declare gold bullion, precious metals, gemstones and jewellery valued at SAR40,000 ($10,700) or more, lowering the previous declaration threshold from SAR60,000. Unde»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly "Ehsan", is launching the Mental Health Promotion Program for senior citizens under the slogan "Quality of Life", Now in its fourth consecutive year, this program aims to raise awarene»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE ranked third globally for road quality in 2026, according to the latest World Population Review ranking, reinforcing the country's standing among the world's leading nations for transport infrastructure. The ranking, based on international infrastructure assessments and reports, »»»

Dubai: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has welcomed the US-sponsored framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, saying it is an important step towards restoring Lebanon's full sovereignty and reinforcing the authority of the state. In a post on X, Gargash said the ag»»»

Secretary of State ‌Marco Rubio said the US is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President ​Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a bilateral trade deal, Indian media outlet IANS reported on Saturday. Rubio is likely to travel to India this year to prepare for the president’s v»»»

A US airstrike on Iran’s coast late Friday triggered a swift retaliation by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, which said it struck American military targets across the region. In a statement, the IRGC said the US attack, carried out under the pretext that Iran had obstructed a vessel »»»

Washington: Washington on Friday released text of a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon and the United States aimed at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war. The following are highlights of the 14-point agreement signed in the US capital: 'Lasting »»»

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Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erlist Akunbekov, met with representatives of approximately ten Chinese companies during a working visit to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s»»»

For generations, birdsong has been admired, recorded and studied. Understanding what it actually means has proved far more elusive. That may be starting to change. A scientist who spent more than 15 years studying zebra finches has won one of the world's largest prizes for animal communication rese»»»

True justice for the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples remains unfinished, despite ongoing negotiations with Germany, Namibia’s Prosecutor General Festus Katuna Mbandeka told Sputnik. “No amount of money can compensate for the suffering and the lives that were lost,” the Prosecutor General un»»»

La Guaira: The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors. Caracas residents jeered interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during her visit to a devastated n»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan will introduce amendments to the regulation on the issuance and circulation of bonds. The relevant resolution was adopted to develop the corporate bond market, reduce administrative barriers for issuers, and improve conditions for attracting investment. The do»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution to optimize the work of the country’s development institutions. The document provides for the renaming of one of the state funds and the abolition of several previously existing decisions. According to the resolution, the Public Social»»»

Representatives of the political authority in Lebanon have reached a US-brokered deal with the Israeli enemy on late on Friday, sparking protests across Beirut and its southern suburb, Dahiyeh. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday that a preliminary framework has been agreed upon b»»»

First published in Respekt. A portrait of the Danish prime minister who has found an unusual recipe for keeping her country on a liberal course. When, around the turn of the year, Politico drew up a ranking of politicians who would have the greatest impact on events in Europe this year, the podium »»»

Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition US passport to mark the country's 250th anniversary of independence - featuring his stern-faced likeness. "The U.S.A.'s New Passport, which says, 'Welcome, but be good!'" Trump said in a post on his Truth Soc»»»

New York, June 27 (SANA) The Permanent Mission of Syria to the United Nations in New York, in cooperation with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the European Union, organized a first-of-its-kind event titled “From an Inherited Threat to National Leadership: New Syria’s approach to »»»

Indotek Group has acquired the remaining 53% stake in Auchan Hungary from Auchan Retail International, making the investment group linked to Hungarian businessman Dániel Jellinek the sole owner of the Hungarian retail chain. The parties have not disclosed the value of the transaction, but Indotek s»»»

Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed nearly 1000 people, with tens of thousands reported missing on Friday as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors.  The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to nearly 1,000, with tens »»»