MTVA CEO resigns over planned media transformation
Dániel Papp, chief executive of the Media Services and Support Trust Fund (MTVA), has initiated the termination of his employment with András Koltay, chairman of the Media Council of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), acting in his capacity as the holder of employer rights,»»»
6 top tips to manage heat stress at work: MoPH
Doha, Qatar: The soaring temperatures in Qatar have prompted the Ministry of Public Health to issue a few tips to protect community members from heat stress while outdoors. Its tips include: 1. Drink cool water every 15-20 minutes 2. Avoid tea, coffee, energy drinks and soft drinks 3. Take breaks i»»»
UN Mission Condemns Calls for Violence Against its Staff in Libya
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya denied on Friday that its refugee agency is seeking to resettle irregular migrants in the country, affirming that “allegations to the contrary are categorically false.” UNSMIL said in a statement it took note of the demonstrations held in front of its pre»»»
EU Warns on Bulgaria’s Budget, Urges End to Flat Tax SystemOpinions
The European Commission is preparing to launch an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria, according to official Commission documents. Alongside the fiscal warning, Brussels is also urging structural economic changes, including a reassessment of the country’s 10% flat tax system, which it argu»»»
US Military Strikes Iranian Coastal Surveillance Radar as Iran Attempts to Attack Kuwait, Bahrain
The US military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf states on Friday, while striking some of Iran’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response. US Central Command said on social media Friday night that Iran fired seven ballistic mi»»»
A bunk bed, Dh500, and a mother's prayers: How the UAE helped this expat bring Philippine craftsmanship to the world
Dubai: In her early days in Dubai, Marilou Lorenzo-Joson slept on the top bunk of a room she shared with seven other women and wondered what came next. She has arrived in the UAE in 2005 with borrowed money, a visit visa, and just Dh500 in her pocket. Back home in the Philippines, a mother battling»»»
US Issues New Iran-Linked Sanctions
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a network allegedly exporting Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Iran to South and Eastern Asia, the Treasury said. The network used front companies in the United Arab Emirates and China and a "shadow fleet" of vessels, according to a Treasury statem»»»
Government to Implement Long-term Measures to Reduce Budget Deficit, Instead of Raising Taxes, Finance Minister Says
The government will not rush to implement short-term measures such as raising taxes. Instead, it will adopt a long-term approach to reducing government spending so that the budget deficit remains within the required limit, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev said on the Panorama »»»
Bishkek's Old Square temporarily closed to traffic - | 24.KG
Due to a cultural event at Turdakun Usubaliev Square (Old Square) in Bishkek, traffic will be restricted from June 5 to 8. The press service of the capital’s Patrol Police Department reported. During this time, all types of vehicles will be temporarily prohibited from entering the square, as well a»»»
Germany starlet Karl ruled out of World Cup
Berlin: Teenage Germany forward Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury in training, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Friday. "Lenny tore a muscle bundle today in the final training season and is ruled out because of this injury. Have a good recovery,»»»
US military says Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait, Bahrain
Washington: The US military said on Saturday that Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, six of which were intercepted, while the seventh failed to reach its target. "Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain hours after US Central Command (CENTCOM) sh»»»
First Two of Riyadh Air’s Custom-Built 787-9 Dreamliners Arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier and a company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the arrival of its first two custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The aircraft arrived in tandem on Friday at approximately »»»
Report: Israel Sent Troops to Azerbaijan During Iran War
Israel secretly deployed elite military and intelligence units to Azerbaijan during the war with Iran as part of a network of covert sites across the Middle East to facilitate operations against Iran, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Friday. The forces operated out of several locat»»»
Body found in France search for 11-year-old girl; suspect had history of abuse allegations – media
A body has been found in the search for an 11-year-old girl who disappeared in southwestern France last week, as it emerged that the main suspect had multiple allegations of raping and sexually abusing minors which were dismissed by police. Lyhanna disappeared on May 29 near the town of Fleurance i»»»
US Forces Intercept Six Iranian Ballistic Missiles — CENTCOM
US Central Command claimed US forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and neighboring Gulf states on June 5. According to CENTCOM, Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain after US forces shot down four Iranian one-»»»
'We Do Not Trust Any Nuclear Agreement With Trump' — Senior Advisor to Supreme Leader
A senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader pointed to Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 JCPOA and said there will be no nuclear talks for now, Press TV reported. “If they choose military action again, they will enter a dark and endless corridor,” former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei said, warning the US a»»»
Riyadh Air takes delivery of first two custom-built Dreamliners
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier Riyadh Air has taken delivery of its first two custom-built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a major milestone in the airline’s preparations for commercial expansion and the Kingdom’s broader efforts to establish Riyadh as a global aviation hub, the Saud»»»
Colombia's Petro blasts Trump for supporting far-right 'drug trafficker' in upcoming election
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro criticised US President Donald Trump on Thursday for supporting hard-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer – and fervent Trump supporter – who made a fortune representing drug-trafficking paramilitaries, fraudsters and football stars»»»
Iran Strikes US Bases in Response to Attack on Qeshm and Sirik — Reports
The IRGC said it targeted US air bases in Kuwait and key remaining facilities of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain in response to US military aggression, IRNA reported. According to the IRGC statement, four tankers attempted to illegally leave the Strait of Hormuz without coordination and ignored repea»»»
Annual Jerusalem Pride parade marches to Knesset to demand legislative change, equal rights
June is gay pride month and Jerusalem’s Pride and Tolerance march took place on Thursday. This year’s march took on a political tone as the parade route took marchers to Israel’s parliament. While LGBT people have more civil rights in Israel than many other countries in the Middle East, attendees s»»»
US rolls out new Iran-related sanctions
The US issued new Iran-related sanctions on Friday, targeting several entities, individuals and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers, according to the US Treasury Department's website. Among the 12 entities designated are five based in the Marshall Islands, four in the UAE and one in Chi»»»
'Not your country': Lebanese leaders rebuke Iran as Israel, Hezbollah trade attacks
Lebanon's president and prime minister criticised Iran on Friday for opposing the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel, saying their country should not be used by Tehran as a "bargaining chip" in talks with Washington. Despite the truce, Lebanese media reported continued»»»
Predicted global hunger crisis becoming a reality as Mideast war drags on, UN warns
Predictions that the Middle East war could drive tens of millions more people into acute hunger are proving to be accurate, the United Nations said Friday, warning that higher fuel and food costs linked to the conflict are deepening food insecurity far beyond the region. "Pessimistic" predictions t»»»
France opens torture, 'war crime' probe over Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
France's government had earlier asked prosecutors to investigate Israel's alleged violent mistreatment of activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, potentially opening a route for criminal proceedings. »»»
Eye on Africa - Somalia's capital rocked by gunfire
In tonight's edition, opposition figures in Somalia accuse security forces of attacking them during a meeting at the home of the former prime minister. Also, critics of an African family values conference say that, despite its stated aim of helping the continent define its own moral principles and »»»
Nearly 50 die of thirst in Niger after truck breaks down in remote Sahara desert
Forty-nine people died of thirst in Niger when a truck broke down in a remote part of the Sahara desert, leaving its passengers stranded without water. Two survivors managed to walk 50 kilometres through the desert to a water source and then to the town of Assamaka, where they alerted authorities.