Romanian President Nicusor Dan announced Sunday that he is nominating Adrian Vestea as Prime Minister after the resignation of Eugen Tomac. File Photo by Bogdan Cristel/EPA-EFE June 14 (UPI) -- Romanian President Nicusor Dan nominated a new candidate, Adrian Vestea, for prime minister Sunday after »»»

RIYADH: As the US-Israeli war with Iran reverberates across the Middle East and the world, few countries have had more at stake than India. Heavily dependent on regional energy supplies, increasingly invested in maritime trade routes, and with millions of citizens living in the Gulf states, New Del»»»

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defense service and hospitals said Israeli attacks killed at least six people on Sunday, in the latest violence to hit the Palestinian territory despite a months-old ceasefire. Israel and Hamas trade near-daily accusations of ceasefire violations and the Gaza Strip remains g»»»

West Africa's stock exchange is pitching itself as a gateway to the fast-growing region, with its chief executive urging international investors to increase their exposure to African capital markets. "It is time to come to Africa because our markets are based on economies that are growing fast," Dr»»»

Egypt has taken a significant step towards resolving longstanding financial liabilities among state entities, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly overseeing the signing of two framework agreements worth a combined EGP 196bn to settle historical debts dating back to the 1980s. The agreements form p»»»

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has held an extensive meeting with Elkhan Polukhov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Egypt, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, advancing economic relations between the two countries, and exchanging expertise in sus»»»

Mohamed Farid, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Bakhtiyor Saidov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the ministry’s headquarters in Cairo to discuss ways to strengthen investment and trade cooperation between the two countries. The meeting reviewed opportunities »»»

Damascus, June 14 (SANA) Syria’s Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh announced Sunday that 21 official contracts had been signed at the BUILDEX 24 international construction fair, with additional contracts yet to be disclosed. Barnieh said new companies are entering the Syrian market and some im»»»

Coffee pricing patterns in Sofia are raising questions about how Bulgaria’s hospitality sector compares with established European markets, particularly in high-traffic tourist zones such as Vitosha Boulevard. In central Sofia, a standard espresso or milk-based coffee now typically costs between 3.5»»»

Egypt’s real estate developers have highlighted energy efficiency as no longer an optional feature but a fundamental component of successful real estate projects. They noted that rising utility costs and evolving buyer preferences are driving the market towards developments that offer lower operati»»»

Polaris Parks, a developer of integrated industrial parks in Egypt, has launched Polaris Homes, its new residential development arm, marking a strategic expansion into the real estate sector. The company unveiled its first residential projects, Özel Villas and Özel Residences, in Sheikh Zayed City.»»»

Doha Qatar's national football team has emerged as one of the standout stories of the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Group B. The result, achieved in the tournament being jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, mark»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Labour Khaled Bakkar on Sunday announced details of a Cabinet decision to legalise and regularise the status of non-Jordanian workers of all nationalities in accordance with the Labour Law and related regulations and instructions, effective from Monday through September 30.Bakka»»»

By Joris FioritiNAIROBI — In Nairobi's congested streets, the almost imperceptible hum of electric motorbikes is increasingly replacing the roar of their petrol-powered counterparts.The war in the Middle East, launched by the United States and Israel in February, has had the unlikely consequence of»»»

Hungary’s e-commerce market has surpassed a major milestone, with total online retail turnover exceeding HUF 2 trillion (EUR 5.7 billion) by the end of 2025. According to the latest report by PwC Hungary, the sector has moved beyond the turbulence of recent years and entered a more mature phase cha»»»

LONDON: The ex-wife of actor Colin Firth has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow over the actress’s appearance in an advert for an Israeli housing development. Paltrow had appeared in the ad promoting 51 Park, a 51-story luxury complex in Herzliya, 90 minutes’ drive from the Gaza Strip, The Independent repo»»»

Dubai Customs has announced that its intelligence-sharing efforts contributed to the interception of a major consignment of Tapentadol tablets destined for an African country, preventing around 1.332 tonnes of narcotic tablets from reaching illegal markets. International interception operationThe s»»»

RIYADH: A new Coursera report suggests that skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly common in Saudi Arabia, particularly as employers place greater value on generative artificial intelligence competencies. According to Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2026, 99 percent of employers in»»»

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has achieved more than 5,460,209 incident-free work hours without recorded injuries as of April 2026, in the construction project for the College of Medicine and Health Sciences buildings at Qatar University (QU). This milestone reflects its commitment to implem»»»

Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated interactive and support learning rooms at Al-Hidayah Specialized Primary School for Boys and Girls, in the presence of HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, Minister of Education and Higher Education, and a number of as»»»

Search efforts were continuing on Sunday for a missing passenger after a bus veered off the road and plunged into a river near the village of Razan in Iraq's Kurdistan region, local media reported. The accident occurred on Saturday in Erbil province when the large bus left the roadway and overturne»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) has launched a joint national initiative in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport to sponsor Qatari students in pursuing degrees in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation. The initiative aims to strengthen national expertise in the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) has launched a joint national initiative in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport to sponsor Qatari students in pursuing degrees in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation. The initiative aims to strengthen national expertise»»»

Damascus, June 14 (SANA) President of Damascus Chamber of Industry Ayman al-Molawi and members of the chamber’s board met Italian Ambassador to Syria Stefano Ravagnan and Italian Trade Agency Commissioner Marina Scognamiglio on Sunday to discuss ways to strengthen industrial and commercial cooperat»»»

Beirut: The death toll from the Israeli aggression against Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 3,783, with 11,699 others injured. The Lebanese Ministry of Health's Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the cumulative toll from the Israeli aggression since March 2 has reached 3,783 fat»»»

Kranevo Central Beach has received the international Blue Flag award for the first time in 2026. Beach operator Tihomir Tsvetkov told BTA that his team has consistently worked over the years to maintain high standards of service, cleanliness of the beach strip and excellent seawater quality. Accord»»»

Damascus, June 14 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan issued a comprehensive Joint Communiqué on Sunday, following extensive, high-level ministerial talks held in the Syrian capital»»»

Israeli attacks on Beirut once again demonstrate that the US lacks the will or the ability to keep its promises, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, calling ongoing US-Iran peace talks into question. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed it hit a Hezbollah command center in the D»»»

People stand near the site of an apartment targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA June 14 (UPI) -- The Israeli military launched an attack on Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, accusing the group of violating a cease-fire agreement earl»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's main stock index closed higher on Sunday, gaining 62.40 points to end the session at 11,104.02 points, with total trading value reaching SAR 4.2 billion. A total of 202 million shares were traded. Shares of 199 companies advanced, while 62 companies closed lower. The parallel»»»

NEW DELHI: Indian lawmakers denounced on Sunday the lack of a US apology over the killing of three seafarers off the coast of Oman, as another sailor died from medical complications aboard a vessel stranded in the region amid the US blockade. Aditya Sharma, a cadet, Shivanand Chaurashiya, a fitter,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has established itself as one of the world's leading specialized security organizations for major international sporting events, building on years of operational experience, advanced training, and continuous development. Its growing international »»»

Kuwait Airways on Sunday launched its first commercial flights to the Greek island of Mykonos, operating twice-weekly services on Sundays and Thursdays as part of its 2026 summer schedule. Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdulwahab Al Shatti said the new route reflects the airline’s commitment to ex»»»

Doha: Old Doha Port has launched an integrated summer programme featuring enhanced visitor access, reduced parking rates, and a variety of sports and marine activities across the destination during the summer season. From June 15 to October 15, 2026, vehicles will be allowed access to roads within »»»

Doha The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has established itself as one of the world's leading specialized security organizations for major international sporting events, building on years of operational experience, advanced training, and continuous development. Its growing international reputati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) organized a lecture and workshop within the Qatar Contemporary History series, which shed light on the methodologies for documenting and writing Qatar's contemporary history, as part of the Library's efforts to strengthen skills in historical research and a»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 62.40 points, or 0.57 percent, to close at 11,104.42. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.28 billion ($1.13 billion), as 199 of the stocks advanced and 62 retreated. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market»»»

Doha, Qatar: The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in May 2026 amounted to QAR 1,732,085,265. Data from the real estate analytical bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice revealed that ,425 real esta»»»

Hungary’s labour market is entering a critical period as demographic decline, labour shortages and slow workplace adoption of artificial intelligence combine to create what business leaders describe as a “perfect storm”. Experts speaking at the Business Summit organised by Prohuman Group, the Hunga»»»

Cybersecurity took another step towards becoming a strategic pillar of Egypt’s digital economy after the official inauguration of a new Cybersecurity Innovation Lab at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Smart Village. The facility forms part of the WE Innova»»»

Dubai: Years ago, conversations about money in many households were often limited to expenses, bills, and making it to the end of the month. Today, money has become part of a much broader discussion, one linked to quality of life, a sense of security, and the ability to plan for the future with con»»»

Dubai: Investors from the Gulf are expected to join the bidding for one of Europe’s largest steelmaking assets after a Romanian court approved the relaunch of the sale process for Liberty Galati, Southeast Europe’s biggest integrated steel plant, with a starting price of €463 million ($535 million)»»»

LONDON: British anti-Islam ‌activist Tommy Robinson said he was detained at Heathrow Airport on Saturday and had his ​phone seized, after a week when he posted heavily online about racist and anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, said on X he »»»

Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dubai: A fierce controversy has erupted over the Punjab government’s repossession of the historic Ewing Hall in Lahore’s Anarkali district, triggering protests from Forman Christian College University (FCCU), herita»»»

Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of 2,193 people under a series of decrees published in the country's Official Gazette, Kuwait Today, as the Gulf state continues its review of nationality files. The decrees, published on Sunday, state that Kuwaiti citizenship will also be withdrawn from individua»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has been honoured with six prestigious awards at the International Sustainability Awards 2026, organised by Awards International, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact and operational excellence across its institutions and initiatives.»»»

MADINAH: The date market in Madinah is seeing increased activity with the start of the rutab season and early harvests from farms in Wadi Al-Safra and nearby western villages. Several rutab varieties have begun arriving, with supplies expected to rise in the coming days, according to a report. Diff»»»

Damascus, June 14 (SANA) Gold prices in Syria rose on Sunday, with the price of 21-karat gold increasing by SYP 50 per gram compared with the previous day. According to the daily bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, the selling price of 21-karat gold was set at S»»»

AMMAN — The real estate trading volume reached nearly JD2.458 billion during the first five months of 2026, marking a 5 per cent decline compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Lands and Survey's monthly report for May.The report showed continued weakness in the prop»»»

Dubai: They came to build a better life. They go home as the reason for a grief that cuts across borders. As the bodies of seven Indian and Sri Lankan expat workers killed in last Sunday's devastating Emirates Road minibus crash were embalmed one after the other late on Friday evening, colleagues, »»»