19 BJP councillors retake oath after Kerala High Court cancels earlier swearing-in
Following a Kerala High Court order invalidating their earlier oath, 19 BJP councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation were sworn in again on Wednesday, setting off another political confrontation in the state capital. The oath was administered by Mayor VV Rajesh at a special ceremony held a»»»
E-commerce Fraud: The Schemes and How to Stop Them
A chargeback lands on a Tuesday morning for an order that shipped weeks ago. The customer got the package, signed for it, and then told their bank they never authorized the charge. You eat the cost of the goods, the shipping, and a chargeback fee on top. Multiply that by a few hundred a month and y»»»
Israeli defense minister says ‘no US demand’ to withdraw from Lebanon
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that the United States has not demanded that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, a condition set by Lebanon in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. “We have announced that in any case we are not withdrawing and, as of this mome»»»
Djuric: Serbians can travel to Panama without visas
PANAMA CITY - Serbian FM Marko Djuric announced on Wednesday Serbia and Panama had signed an agreement under which Serbians could travel to Panama without visas. "We have just finished a ceremony of signing an agreement between the Republic of Serbia and Panama, and our citizens can travel to this »»»
Dubai announces flexible summer working hours for government employees
Dubai: Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has launched the 2026 edition of 'Our Flexible Summer', giving government employees more flexible working arrangements through the summer months. Running from 29 June to 10 September 2026, the initiative offers two working models. Employees »»»
Lebanese Ministry of Health updates toll of Israeli war since March 2: 4,211 martyrs and 12,173 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Building Trust and Teams: Insights from Bakhо Muratov on Corporate Finance and Leadership
Bakhо Muratov, a seasoned financial analyst and auditor, has built his career helping major corporations navigate complex financial landscapes. From leading audits in Kazakhstan to advising clients at AlixPartners in New York, Muratov has developed a unique perspective on client engagement, team bu»»»
Driver killed in UK train collision passed red signal: investigators
London: A UK train driver killed in a collision between two trains went past a red stop signal and braked only seconds before the crash, British rail investigators said Wednesday. A London-bound electric train crashed into another that was stationary on the same track on Friday, wounding over 100 p»»»
Where CEE Capital Is Going in 2026: The Case for Dubai’s Villa Segment
Capital allocators across Central and Eastern Europe spent the back half of 2025 doing the same thing their Western peers were doing: asking where private wealth can sit in a way that is liquid, lightly taxed, and insulated from the policy risk that has unsettled several European markets. For a gro»»»
EC: the Hungarian euro is far away, but there is hope
During the election campaign, Péter Magyar pledged that, if victorious, he would do everything in his power to bring about the introduction of the Hungarian euro. After forming a government, he went further, naming 2030 as a target date. For now, however, only the Czech Republic and Sweden appear t»»»
Justice Minister Calls on Supreme Judicial Council to Stop Making Personnel Changes in Judicial System
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov is calling on the current Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), whose term in office has expired, to stop making personnel changes, including closing and opening new permanent positions in the courts, the Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. The opinion was sen»»»
Iraq and Senegal meet in last-chance saloon
TORONTO: Senegal were touted as a team with potential to go far at the World Cup, but successive defeats have them teetering on the brink of elimination and they need a comprehensive win over Iraq on Friday. For Iraq, it is a similar predicament as they have also lost their opening two Group I game»»»
EU Cuts Military Funds From Ukraine's 1st Loan Tranche – Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union will reduce the first tranche of its new 90-billion-euro ($102 billion) loan to Ukraine and exclude funding for military expenditures, the Euractiv news website reported on Wednesday, citing EU officials. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in early June t»»»
DXB transforms its air traffic control tower into a symbol of UAE pride
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has a new face on one of its most recognisable structures. Dubai Airports has revealed a striking redesign of its Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, turning a purely functional landmark into a bold statement of national identity at one of the world's busiest t»»»
Indian passport not proof of citizenship, says ministry
In what will come as a surprise to the millions of Indian citizens living in the UAE and across the world, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official has said that the Indian passport is primarily a travel document, not a proof of citizenship. Addressing the 14th Passport Seva Divas, the MEA sai»»»
Blueberry cornmeal pancakes show comfort food can be healthy, too
Just saying the word “pancakes” makes me smile - it’s a food that conjures countless joyful memories. When eating them, I get the same wave of elation I had as a small child with a plate of mini “silver dollars” in front of me at IHOP. The family outings we had there always felt like a thrilling oc»»»
Over 150 baby deaths linked to UK maternity scandal: probe
LONDON: More than 500 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to poor care at a UK hospital, according to a damning report published Wednesday, in the country’s latest maternity scandal. At least 156 cases involved the death of babies and six mothers also died at two unit»»»
Slovenia Marked Statehood Day Celebration in Tirana, Reaffirmed Support for Albania’s EU Integration
Ahead of Slovenia’s Statehood Day, observed on June 25, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Tirana last week hosted a diplomatic reception marking the national holiday and the 35th anniversary of Slovenia’s independence.The event, held on June 18, brought together more than 200 representativ»»»
BRDG3 Capital launches an investment platform to connect UK capital with opportunities in CEE
BRDG3 Capital (“BRDG3”), a new multi-vertical investment platform, today announces its public launch. The company was established to address one of the most persistent gaps in the European investment landscape: the disconnect between world-class opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe and the g»»»
Israeli media: Military helicopter lands in Beilinson, Tel Aviv - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ensuring food sovereignty requires shifting towards using unconventional water resources, says Agriculture Minister
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - Ensuring national sovereignty and food security currently requires a shift towards the use of non-conventional water resources, in particular treated wastewater, said Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries...»»»
Democratic Bulgaria Warns 5.7% Budget Deficit Draws Comparisons to Zhan Videnov Government
Progressive Bulgaria is proposing a record budget deficit, comparable to that under the administration of former prime minister Zhan Videnov (1995-1997), said Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Martin Dimitrov, quoted by the coalition's press centre on wednesday. The comments came after the Finance Minist»»»
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: It’s not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games. The International Olympic Committee pledged Wednesday to pay more than $100 million to athletes through 2028 by creating a fund for $10,0»»»
A Serbian town is known for raspberries that are exported around the world
ARILJE, Serbia: Serbia ‘s town of Arilje is known as the Balkan country’s “raspberry capital,” with its fame reaching beyond borders. Arilje and its surroundings yield berries that are exported as far as the United States and Japan. Serbia is among the top three exporters of raspberries globally. “»»»
King Charles meets exiled Afghan women’s cricket team in London
DUBAI: King Charles on Wednesday met the Afghan women’s cricket team at Clarence House in London as a sign of support for the players who officially are no longer allowed to represent their country due to a ban by the Taliban regime, several British media outlets reported. The team is in exile, and»»»
US judge blocks Trump administration from making arrests at immigration courts
WASHINGTON: A federal judge in California on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from making arrests at immigration courts across the United States. Since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Homeland Security agents have adopted the tactic of waiting outside immigration courts »»»
Rama Meets New Turkish Ambassador, Reaffirms Commitment to Strong Bilateral Ties
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met with Turkey’s newly appointed ambassador to Albania, Baris Ceyhun Erciyes, on Wednesday, reaffirming the close relationship between the two countries and their commitment to expanding cooperation. Rama announced the meeting in a post on the social media platform»»»
After the Iran War, Tehran sees victory – and a trap at the table
Iran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi has insisted. Speaking to Fyodor Lukyanov for Russ»»»
Under Starmer or Burnham, the future of UK politics looks bleak
Earlier this week Andy Burnham, the popular former mayor of Manchester, forced Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign as leader of the Labour Party in a meticulously planned and well executed bloodless political coup. As a result, Burnham is now poised to become, in a few weeks, Britain’s seventh pr»»»
Chile strengthens position as top U.S. salmon supplier as global aquaculture reaches record high - UPI.com
Global aquaculture production reached a record high, while Chile maintained its position as the leading supplier of salmon to the United States. File Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- Global aquaculture production reached a record high, while Chile maintained its position »»»
Trump cancels plans to sign housing affordability law - UPI.com
President Donald Trump enters the White House North Portico on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he canceled his plans to sign new legislation aimed at improving housing affordability. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he won't sign a housing a»»»
Agri-food: Tunisian delegation partakes in trade mission in Warsaw, June 22-25
Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - A Tunisian delegation of twenty business representatives from 15 agri-food companies is taking part on June 22-25 in a trade mission in Warsaw (Poland). This initiative is organised by the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX),...»»»
NATO's Rutte aims to soothe Trump on White House visit ahead of July summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to mollify the volatile US leader two weeks before the annual summit of the military alliance and as the Pentagon reviews the size of the US military footprint in Europe. NA»»»
Entre Nous - How US independence is being celebrated across the pond
The United States is celebrating 250 years of independence this July and many events are taking place to commemorate the occasion, both in the US and across the Atlantic. France provided crucial supplies, arms and troops during the Revolutionary War effort, tipping the balance in favour of American»»»
Mutaz Barshim and the Olympic moment that inspired the World OR
Doha: Two first-place finishes. Two Olympic champions. It remains one of the most memorable moments in modern Olympic history. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Qatari high jumper Mutaz Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi both cleared 2.37 metres. After an extraordinary competition, neither athlet»»»
Press Review - 'Genocide': UN report says Israel 'deliberately killed Palestinian children'
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 24: Papers discuss the newest UN report that says Israel targeted and killed Palestinian children after the truce. Next: more than 40 people have drowned amid the heatwave in France. Also: France's national team coach Didier Deschamps will skip an important »»»
Education Minister: Partnership with Business Is Key to Development of Dual Training in Secondary, Higher Education
Partnership with employers is crucial for both effective planning in vocational education and the development of dual training - both in secondary and higher education, said Minister of Education and Science Georgi Valchev here on Wednesday. He was speaking at a working meeting with employer organi»»»
Al-Manar reporter: A Merkava tank in Al-Tiri town targets Haddatha with a number of shells - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Eye on Africa - More protests over Makoko evictions in Lagos
In tonight's edition: Many waterfront communities in Lagos have lived through rounds of eviction, only to see their land sold off to the highest bidder. Also, Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors, stirring anger. And we speak to Ghanaian lifestyle and creative pioneer Nuel Bans »»»
‘I don’t have a choice’: Paris workers struggle under historic heatwave
As France swelters under a deadly heatwave, thousands of labourers continue to work in the streets and construction sites of Paris with little respite from the stifling heat. From the near-deserted streets around Châtelet to the naked asphalt of the Champs-Élysées, FRANCE 24 spoke to the workers ke»»»
France outage leaves 68,000 homes without power as record heatwave spreads north
A power outage caused by a record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in France's western Brittany on Wednesday as the national weather agency issued a red alert for extreme weather covering most of the country, including the northernmost region around Calais. Europe»»»
Marc Bloch: 'Extraordinarily committed to projecting forward' history, the science of men and time
As historian and WWII resistance fighter Marc Bloch is inducted into the Pantheon, Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. Marc Bloch's entry into the Panthéon is described by Andrew Smith not»»»
North Korea's Kim unveils 5,000-ton destroyer, touting nuclear capabilities
North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer, state media reported on Wednesday, as leader Kim Jong Un touted the warship as evidence of advancing naval nuclear capabilities and Pyongyang’s expanding ability to project military power at sea. North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer »»»
Senegal keeper Mendy out of World Cup clash with Iraq due to knee injury
NEW YORK, USA: A knee injury sustained during Monday’s loss to Norway has ruled out Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy from Friday’s World Cup match against Iraq, his national team said on Wednesday. Mendy suffered the injury while trying to make a save, and he left the field in the 63rd minute »»»
Rama Urges Socialist Officials to Prioritize Citizens’ Concerns and Strengthen Ground Presence
Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama has instructed political coordinators across the country’s 12 regions and cabinet ministers to prioritize the analysis of citizens’ concerns and accelerate efforts to address local issues. According to sources familiar with the meeting at the Socia»»»
Kerala names Bishwanath Sinha as next Chief Secretary
The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday named 1992-batch IAS officer Bishwanath Sinha as the state’s next Chief Secretary. He will take over from A Jayathilak, who is due to retire on June 30, according to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The Cabinet also decided to recommend the appointment of retired d»»»
Development Minister Accuses Former "Zhelyazkov" Cabinet of Over 1 Billion Leva Road “Theft” Scheme in Bulgaria
Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov has accused the previous Zhelyazkov cabinet of preparing what he described as misuse of more than 1 billion leva (500 million euros) in road construction funding through changes to public procurement indexation rules introduced shortly before the governme»»»
Radev: Bulgaria’s Deficit “Well Over 3%”, US Aircraft Will Leave Sofia Airport Soon
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria’s 2026 budget deficit is expected to be “well over 3%,” arguing that the country’s main problem is not the size of the deficit itself but what he described as a long-standing budget philosophy based on continuous spending growth. Speaking at a Council of Min»»»
Bulgaria: GERB Rejects Radev Government Budget, Warns of Rising Debt Risks
GERB has stated that it will not support the draft budget proposed by the government of Rumen Radev, announcing its position during a briefing in the National Assembly alongside Petar Moskov’s extra-parliamentary party KOD. The two formations also backed a proposal from KOD to amend the Constitutio»»»
Mystery and Violence in a Small Bulgarian Town: Three Dead, Including a Teenage GirlOpinions
Three people lost their lives in a violent incident in the town of Ugarchin, where the bodies of two women and one man were discovered in a municipal residential building used to house people in difficult social circumstances. Authorities have launched an investigation to establish the full circums»»»