Beer industry strives for balanced and sustainable growth
The launch of Amstel® beer in Romania was the most successful beer brand launch in Europe in 2025, according to NielsenIQ data. In light of this achievement, BR sat down with Boris Miloushev, Managing Director at HEINEKEN Romania, to discuss the industry’s evolution this year, the company’s perform»»»
Industry minister discusses expansion plans with GID Textile Egypt, targets raising exports to dlrs 500 million
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem discussed on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with Selim Şankaya, CEO of GID Textile Egypt Group, the company’s expansion plans in Egypt and its strategy to boost investments and exports as the company aims to raise its exports to $285 million by the end of 2026. During a »»»
Iran FM says ending war including in Lebanon 'most important issue' in US deal
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, was "the most important" issue in the peace deal with the United States announced the day before. "The important point I want to emphasize here is that in our view, there are two parties to »»»
UK ups Russia sanctions to bring ‘war machine to halt’: Starmer
EVIAN, France: The UK is imposing a raft of new sanctions against Russia, including on tankers that transport LNG, in a bid to pressure Moscow into halting the war against Ukraine, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced as a special G7 summit session got underway Tuesday. Ukrainian President Volodym»»»
Rival S. Korea parties agree to launch parliamentary probe on election ballot shortage - UPI.com
This composite photo, taken Tuesday, shows Rep. Cheon Jun-ho (L), deputy floor leader of the ruling Democratic Party, and Rep. Kim Seung-soo, deputy floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party, prior to their talks at the National Assembly in Seoul. Photo by Yonhap The rival parties agre»»»
Seoul stocks up for 4th day to finish above 8,700 on U.S.-Iran deal optimism - UPI.com
This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks closed above the 8,700-point mark on optimism over a U.S.-Iran deal. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks shot up by more than 2 percent Tuesday, extending their winning streak to a fourth day on optimism over a »»»
Iraq, U.S. envoy discuss Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline and regional security
Baghdad, June 16 (SANA) Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi and U.S. presidential envoy Tom Barrack discussed plans to rehabilitate the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline during talks in Baghdad, as the two sides also reviewed regional developments and security issues, according to a statement from th»»»
US B-52 bomber crash at California air force base kills eight
Eight people were killed after a US B-52 bomber crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. The aircraft was carrying a mix of military personnel, government employees and civilian contractors on a routine test mission when it went down,»»»
Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf to attend signing of US deal
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will attend the signing in Switzerland of the deal ending the war with the United States, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday. "Switzerland will be the venue for the signing, but the exact location has not yet been determined. The next r»»»
Kyrgyzstan plans taxi aggregator, electric vehicle fleet, and charging network - | 24.KG
It is planned to create a national taxi aggregator, a modern electric vehicle fleet, and a network of charging stations in Kyrgyzstan. Three framework agreements for the implementation of these investment projects have been signed with the Chinese company Shenzhen Wuyou Technology Co., Ltd. Accordi»»»
Perspective - 'Sudanese people have been fighting for freedom for decades': Director Hind Meddeb
The director of a film that shows how the people of Sudan have spent years fighting for their freedom has spoken of its power. Amid the civil war in Sudan that has killed tens of thousands since it broke out in 2023, a film made four years earlier during the 2019 uprising against the dictatorship h»»»
French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears
PARIS: France’s domestic intelligence agency will stop working with American AI giant Palantir, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday, as European nations increasingly doubt the dependability of the United States. “We cannot accept new strategic dependencies in the digital sphere,” Lecornu »»»
Andrea Bocelli to perform at inaugural Yasalam Classics during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix week
DUBAI: Italian music legend Andrea Bocelli will perform at Yasalam Classics, a new concert series presented during Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 race week. Bocelli will take to the stage at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on Wednesday, Dec. 2, and will be accompanied by the Armeni»»»
EGX Advances as Arab Investors Bet on Improving Egyptian Outlook
Stronger Pound, Robust Debt Demand and Regional Buying Support Egyptian Assets Cairo — Egyptian equities extended their recovery on Monday as Arab investors returned decisively to the market, helping lift major indices amid improving sentiment toward Egyptian assets following a stronger currency, c»»»
UAE President arrives at G7 Summit venue in France
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived at the venue of the G7 Summit, hosted by the French Republic in the city of Évian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Accompanying His Highness during the visit is a delegation »»»
Bulgaria’s President Warns EU Vote on North Macedonia, Condemns Embassy Car Arson in Skopje
President Iliana Yotova has described the arson attack on Bulgarian diplomatic vehicles in Skopje as an attack on Bulgaria itself, calling on European lawmakers to address the incident during upcoming discussions in the European Parliament. Further reading: Macedonian Police Detain Man Over Arson A»»»
Macedonian Police Detain Man Over Arson Attack on Bulgarian Embassy Vehicles in SkopjeOpinions
Skopje police have detained a 44-year-old man suspected of setting fire to two vehicles belonging to the Bulgarian Embassy, marking a significant development in the investigation into the incident that sparked strong reactions in both Sofia and Skopje. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs »»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Special Envoy of Chinese Government on Middle East Issue
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Tuesday with HE Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue Zhai Jun. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and w»»»
Trump to host Iraqi PM at White House in mid-July: US embassy
Baghdad, Iraq: US President Donald Trump will host Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House next month, the Iraqi leader's office and the US embassy in Baghdad said Tuesday. "Special Presidential Envoy Barrack conveyed President Trump looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Al-Zaidi t»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3790
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3790 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»
Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions
Nature and EnvironmentCharging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictionsGero RueterElectric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast. https://p.dw.com/p/5F7kvElectric vehicles charge a»»»
Araghchi: Israeli Occupation of Lebanese Land Is a Direct MoU Violation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that ‘Israel’s’ ongoing occupation of Lebanese territory constitutes a blatant breach of the upcoming Tehran-Washington memorandum of understanding, holding the United States directly accountable for compelling Tel Aviv to halt its aggression. Sp»»»
Abu Dhabi launches Dh291 million dual carriageway connecting Al Sarouj to Al Ain Industrial Area
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has begun construction of a Dh291.11 million dual carriageway linking the Al Sarouj district with the Al Ain Industrial Area, as part of efforts to improve traffic flow and support urban growth in the city. The project, scheduled for comp»»»
The forint breaks records: how long can the surge last?
The Hungarian forint has reached levels not seen in nearly five years. The euro slipped below the psychologically significant 350 mark both yesterday and today, while the Hungarian currency has strengthened markedly against the dollar, sterling and even the Japanese yen. The question now is what is»»»
Torobaev in China announces record trade turnover of $27 billion - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan’s Special Representative for Special Assignments, Bakyt Torobaev, spoke at the 7th Summit of Transnational Corporation Leaders, where he outlined the country’s large-scale economic reforms and invited the world’s largest companies to cooperate. In his speech, he noted that Kyrgyzstan — C»»»
King Salman Energy Park signs deal to develop specialized ready-built factories
RIYADH: King Salman Energy Park has signed a contract with Pan Kingdom Real Estate Co., a subsidiary of Pan Kingdom Holding, to develop a specialized ready-built factory project aimed at supporting localization and supply-chain development in Saudi Arabia's energy sector. The agreement, signed unde»»»
Amir exchanges greeting on new Hijri Year
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani exchanged cables of congratulations on the occasion of the new Hijri Year with his brothers, Their Majesties, Excellencies and Highnesses, the leaders of the brotherly Arab and Islamic countries.»»»
Iran says footballer’s US visa expires after World Cup opener
TEHRAN: An Iranian national football team player’s United States visa has expired, state media reported Tuesday, leaving his future at the World Cup shrouded in doubt with Tehran engulfed in a bitter diplomatic row with Washington. Winger Mehdi Torabi was only issued a single-entry visa instead of »»»
Saudi Arabia’s May construction awards hit 2026 high at $8bn
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia awarded its highest-value construction contracts of 2026 in May, with 18 projects totalling more than SR30.03 billion ($7.99 billion) across the Kingdom. The figures come from Saudi Contractors Authority’s monthly sector report, which tracks projects listed on the SCAVO platfor»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets Ambassador of Kuwait
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the sisterly State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to s»»»
CEO Talks | Marek Noetzel, NEPI Rockcastle: A disciplined path to regional expansion
In a business where scale, timing, and trust can redefine entire markets, Marek Noetzel brings a clear sense of direction to NEPI Rockcastle’s next stage of growth. As CEO, he is shaping a strategy built on continuity, disciplined ambition, and a leadership approach focused on turning long-term vis»»»
Diana Iosu (DiFine PR): “Consultancy today means offering that human, profound, and educated perspective that technology cannot fully replace”
As part of our new interview series with professionals in the local communication industry, BR sat down with Diana Iosu, founder DiFine PR, and talked about the agency, challenges, consultancy, influencer marketing, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and leadership. By Romanita Oprea How did you start»»»
Statement of rally in Yemen’s Saada: We congratulate Iran, Hezbollah on Historic victory over the world’s tyrants - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Statement of rally in Yemen’s Saada: We congratulate Iran, Hezbollah on Historic victory over the world’s tyrants 16-06-2026 11:35 AM Lates»»»
Taiwan president says he ‘won’t give up’ on defense spending after parliament cuts
NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he would “not give up” on increasing defense spending, after the island’s opposition-majority parliament last month passed just two-thirds of a $40 billion supplementary budget. Taiwan’s government is prioritizing drones and other as»»»
Thailand appoints experts for UN arbitration in Cambodia dispute
BANGKOK: Thailand has appointed conciliators from South Africa and Germany for a UN arbitration process that was initiated by Cambodia to resolve a long-running maritime dispute, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters on Tuesday. Cambodia launched the compulsory conciliation process»»»
Zelensky seeks to convince Trump at G7 that Russia now on the defensive
EVIAN-LES-BAINS: President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the G7 summit on Tuesday, hoping to impress upon US leader Donald Trump that Ukraine’s fortunes in its war against Russia have improved as he pushes for greater international support. Zelensky was greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron,»»»
Ukraine drone sets Moscow oil refinery on fire
MOSCOW: A drone hit a major oil refinery just outside Moscow on Tuesday, triggering a fire and causing damage, Russian authorities said, as Ukraine claimed the attack was retribution for Russia’s own strikes. The strike comes a day after Ukraine said Moscow fired more than 600 drones and 70 missile»»»
Iran says footballer’s US visa expires after World Cup opener
TEHRAN: An Iranian national football team player’s United States visa has expired, state media reported Tuesday, leaving his future at the World Cup shrouded in doubt with Tehran engulfed in a bitter diplomatic row with Washington.Winger Mehdi Torabi was only issued a single-entry visa instead of t»»»
KRSU receives nearly 30 hectares of land for construction of new campus - | 24.KG
The Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU) received a plot of land for the construction of a new campus. The decision to transfer the land was made on June 12, Russia Day. The new university campus will be located in the village of Baytik in Alamedin district of Chui region. According to cadastral»»»
Resumption of Transit Through Strait of Hormuz May Take Weeks - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Shipowners will not resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz for several weeks until they are satisfied that the US‑Iran agreement is meaningful, Jotaro Tamura, CEO of the world's largest tanker operator, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), said. "What will have to come in place is not»»»
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We hope all parties will implement ceasefire arrangements and create conditions for maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Chinese Foreign Ministry: We hope all parties will implement ceasefire arrangements and create conditions for maintaining peace and stabili»»»
Haaretz: After Oct 7, Iran Is Netanyahu’s Biggest Failure Yet - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Haaretz: After Oct 7, Iran Is Netanyahu’s Biggest Failure Yet 16-06-2026 11:32 AM Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in an image from August 202»»»
Paper medical records to be converted to digital format starting September 1 - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved amendments to the rules for mandatory medical examinations for workers in decreed professions and certain categories of citizens. According to the decree, the results of laboratory and functional tests will be generated, transmitted, and stored electr»»»
Teachers in Kyrgyzstan to be trained based on CIS countries’ programs - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved an agreement on the professional development of teaching staff in general education institutions of CIS countries, signed in 2015 in the Kazakh settlement of Burabay. The document provides for the development of cooperation among Commonwealth of I»»»
Kyrgyzstan processes gold from another country for the first time - | 24.KG
Gold-bearing raw materials from Mongolia have been processed in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC announced the successful completion of this first-ever project of its kind in the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the company, total proceeds from the sale of the finished Good Delivery-standard products exce»»»
'All the way': Egypt dare to dream after gritty Belgium draw
Cairo: When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief for 62-year-old Bahgat Abbas. Standing beneath the historic arcades near the Basilica in Cairo's eastern Heliopolis district, Abbas leapt with the crowd as cups rattled ac»»»
Central banks see gold taking a larger share of reserves over the next five years
Dubai: Central banks are expected to keep buying gold over the next year, with reserve managers increasingly treating the metal as a strategic asset during periods of crisis, geopolitical uncertainty and pressure on the US dollar, according to the World Gold Council. (Check latest UAE gold prices h»»»
AU Small Finance Bank raises FCNR rates to 7.10%, boosts end-to-end NRI banking proposition
UAE: AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India's largest Small Finance Bank and the first institution in over a decade to receive in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to transition into a Universal Bank, has revised its Foreign Currency Non-Resident [FCNR (B)] deposit rates, with »»»
China slams EU claims it trained Russians fighting in Ukraine
BEIJING: China denounced on Tuesday European Union claims that Beijing had trained Russian troops sent to Ukraine as “pure slander,” after the bloc’s top diplomat became the latest to raise the issue. China has presented itself as a neutral party since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, although Kyiv’»»»
Iranian official says end of war includes end of Israel’s occupation of Lebanon, state TV reports
DUBAI: Iran’s top diplomat was quoted as saying Tuesday that the end of the Iran war included the end of Israel’s occupation of Lebanon. Iranian state television quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi making the comment to foreign diplomats in a briefing. It did not air the remarks, but put them in»»»