Maconz Construct reaches historic milestone of 1 million square meters of industrial space
This achievement comes amid a long-standing strategic partnership with the European leader ASTRON Luxembourg and the strengthening of relationships with major global giants in the FMCG and logistics sectors. With a projected revenue of 25,000,000 lei in 2025, the Romanian builder maintains its lead»»»
Housing Minister reviews progress on draft law for Egyptian Real Estate Developers Federation
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has reviewed the latest developments regarding the draft law establishing the Federation of Real Estate Developers, as part of the ministry’s broader strategy to regulate and organize Egypt’s rapidly expanding real estate market»»»
Musk threatens to sue German state broadcaster ZDF over Northern Ireland claim
US-based tech mogul Elon Musk has said he is taking legal action against German state broadcaster ZDF over claims that he incited anti-migrant violence in Northern Ireland. Anti-immigration unrest erupted in Belfast last week after a Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly carried out a stabbing attack th»»»
Jordanian, Bahraini FMs discuss developments after US-Iran understanding
LONDON: The Jordanian and Bahraini foreign ministers reaffirmed their countries’ fraternal ties on Tuesday, with both nations having faced regional security challenges and Iranian attacks since March. Ayman Safadi and Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani discussed the latest developments and their impli»»»
At G7, Egypt’s El-Sisi urges Israel to halt Gaza seizure
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday urged Israel to abandon its plan to take control of 70 percent of Gaza, as he attended the G7 summit in France. Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to take control of more territory in the battered Gaza»»»
UN Secretary-General visits Haiti as gang violence soars
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti on Tuesday, where surging gang violence has left more than 1 in 10 people homeless. New statistics released by the UN reveal that 2,300 people have been killed across Haiti so far this year, with another 100 kidnapped, while»»»
President Kais Saied visits Kairouan on Hijri New Year, inspects Aghlabid Basins [Update 1]
Kairouan, June 16 (TAP) - President Kais Saied paid a visit to Kairouan Governorate on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the celebration of the Hijri New Year.On the occasion, the President of the Republic visited the Aghlabid Basins to inspect the...»»»
Raiffeisen Asset Management: €1.73 billion in assets under management and over 330,000 investors
With €1.73 billion in assets under management for approximately 180,000 investors in mutual funds and 150,000 participants in the Raiffeisen Acumulare voluntary pension fund, the company has generated cumulative profits of over €600 million for its clients over this period. Since its inception, RAM»»»
Egypt’s public sector companies to offer their shares
Experts: Privatization success depends on acquisition prevention Insurance and electricity companies are the first to offer shares Egyptian government is exerting great efforts to offer the public sector companies shares, submitting to the IMF loan conditions. Furthermore, the IMF loan is worth $12»»»
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a deal signing ceremon»»»
Ghana asks Canada court to overturn Partey’s World Cup visa denial
TORONTO: Ghana on Tuesday asked a Canadian court to overturn Ottawa’s decision to ban footballer Thomas Partey, a day before the Ghanaian side’s World Cup opener in Toronto. Partey, a Villarreal midfielder, is facing seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault in Britain relating to alleg»»»
War deals heavy blow to Lebanon's economy, disrupts recovery efforts - UPI.com
Damaged vehicles are seen following an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, on May 28. File Photo Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 16 (UPI) -- Lebanon's economy, shattered by the 2019 financial collapse, has suffered another major shock from the »»»
Syrian Petroleum Company: No agreements or partnerships signed with AXP Energy
Damascus, June. 16 (SANA) The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) denied reports circulating about the entry of Australia’s AXP Energy into Syria’s oil and gas sector or the signing of any accord with the company. In a statement published on its Telegram channel on Tuesday, the company stated that any a»»»
UAE President meets Presidents of European Council and European Commission on sidelines of G7 Summit in France
Évian-les-Bains: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit being hosted by France in Évian-les-Bains. The meeting discusse»»»
Revolut surprises Hungarian users with free cash withdrawals
Revolut customers in Hungary have received welcome news, as the fintech giant introduces a temporary concession that significantly raises fee-free cash withdrawal limits. The additional allowance will be applied automatically and could affect more than two million users. Revolut announced one-off b»»»
Oman, Philippines express satisfaction with positive regional developments
Muscat: Oman's Foreign Minister, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Maria Theresa Lazaro, held a telephone conversation on Tuesday to discuss deepening cooperation between the two countries. Both sides affirmed that they are satisfied with the positive e»»»
FIFA World Cup 2026 surpasses one million stadium spectators
Doha, Qatar: FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that attendance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has surpassed the one million spectators mark across stadiums hosting the tournament. In a social media post, Infantino congratulated Aaron Bren, who was recognized as the tournament's one-millionth fa»»»
Except Custom Solutions: A-Frame returns outperform apartment investments
The decision to launch this new business line comes as Romania’s hospitality market generated an estimated total turnover of €2.2 billion in 2025, up 16% from 2024. In the short-term rental segment targeted by Except’s tourism clients, Brașov leads regional markets with average revenues of €10,471 »»»
Why UNFPA says ‘we are not leaving Gaza’ despite mounting challenges
NEW YORK CITY: Since taking up his post as the UN Population Fund’s representative for Palestine in 2024, Nestor Owomuhangi has visited Gaza several times. What he encountered there has left a lasting impression. One conversation in particular still haunts him. A woman he met in Gaza told him she h»»»
President of Republic pays unannounced visit to Aghlabid Basins in Kairouan
Kairouan, June 16 (TAP) - President Kais Saied paid an unannounced visit on Tuesday evening to the Aghlabid Basins in Kairouan.During the visit, the Head of State reviewed the progress of restoration works being carried out at the historic site and...»»»
Could a tropical rainstorm near the Texas coast become Arthur? - UPI.com
The gathering of moisture originates from former eastern Pacific Tropical Storm Cristina, a tropical wave of low pressure from Africa, a stalled weather front and the jet stream. Photo courtesy NOAA A mass of showers and thunderstorms that has been sprawled across Texas and northern Mexico in recen»»»
Saudi crown prince receives message from Chechen president
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The message was received by Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz during a meeting on Tuesday in Jeddah with the Chechen Dep»»»
Aukera commissions first phase of Gura BESS, one of Romania’s largest battery energy storage projects
It also represents one of the fastest project deliveries in the Romanian market, achieving energisation within 12 months of receiving ready-to-build status. Phase two, representing an additional 100 MW, will soon be under construction and expected to be delivered by the end of 2026. Gura is the fir»»»
Chile probes possible trafficking of Haitian children - UPI.com
Chile's government, through the National Migration Service, filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors over the suspected trafficking of minors after more than 200 Haitian children and teenagers who entered the country in 2025 could not be located. File Photo by Alberto Valdes/EPA June 16 (UPI) --»»»
Luigi Mangione's hearing delayed after paperwork issue - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence hearing May 18 at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City. A hearing in Mangione's state murder case was delayed Tuesday. Photo by Jeena Moon/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in court Wednesday for the late»»»
Saudi Cabinet commends Qatari, Pakistani efforts to secure US-Iran agreement
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia's Cabinet expressed its appreciation for the mediation efforts undertaken by Pakistan and the State of Qatar to help secure an agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending military operations and launching detailed negotiations toward a permanent settlement. At »»»
Canada face Qatar in Vancouver with wide-open Group B in focus at World Cup
VANCOUVER: Canada and Qatar meet on Thursday with Group B finely poised, setting up a compelling clash in Vancouver where victory would allow either side to claim three vital points and break ahead in the World Cup standings. Co-hosts Canada arrive following a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina i»»»
Egypt launches Foreign Trade Information Portal to boost exports, global market access
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the launch of Egypt’s new Foreign Trade Information Portal, developed by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transfo»»»
Egypt, Kenya discuss boosting African vaccine, drug manufacturing
Egypt and Kenya discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare and strengthening pharmaceutical security across Africa, focusing on local manufacturing of medicines and vaccines, reducing reliance on imports, and increasing the exchange of medical expertise. Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population»»»
Wall Street Journal: Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil sales will take effect immediately upon signing the agreement, and exemptions include services facilitating oil sales, including banking, transportation, and insurance - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Wall Street Journal: Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil sales will take effect immediately upon signing the agreement, and exemptions include»»»
Tunisia repatriates nearly 100 sub-Saharan migrants in ‘voluntary return’
TUNIS: Tunisian authorities repatriated nearly a hundred migrants from sub-Saharan Africa on Tuesday under a so-called “voluntary return” initiative that has involved almost 5,000 people over the past year, Tunisia’s national guard said. With their backpacks and suitcases, dozens of individuals — m»»»
UK highlights $190m commitment to Yemen aid and backs detainee-release deal
LONDON: The UK on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to support for the humanitarian response in Yemen, highlighting the more than $190 million in aid it provided last year. It comes as concerns grow over worsening food insecurity across the country. Addressing a UN Security Council meeting on the s»»»
Construction of tallest building in Poznan to continue
Construction of AND2, Poznań’s tallest office tower, may soon resume after months of limited activity, according to Głos Wielkopolski. Andersia Property CEO Adam Trybusz said work could restart once a new contract with a contractor is signed. Negotiations are reportedly in their final stage, but th»»»
Central Europe in Gliwice preparing for new contracts
Europa Centralna in Gliwice is preparing major changes to its retail offer as part of a wider redevelopment. New lease agreements have been signed with Biedronka and three Modivo Group brands: HalfPrice, CCC, and Worldbox. Together, the new tenants will occupy more than 6,500 sqm of retail space. H»»»
NBP: core inflation increased in May
Poland’s core inflation excluding food and energy rose to 3.1% y/y in May 2026, up from 3% in April, the National Bank of Poland reported. Headline CPI inflation in May also stood at 3.1%. Other core inflation measures were mixed. Core inflation excluding administered prices fell to 2.8% from 2.9% »»»
Report: 62% of Poles use AI for work, 35% say they try to bypass company blockages
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Pesa and Hitachi Rail conclude cooperation agreement to supply high speed trains
Pesa and Hitachi Rail have signed a cooperation agreement to bid in PKP Intercity’s tender for high-speed trains capable of more than 320 km/h. The contract could cover 20 trains plus an option for 35 more, intended for future routes linking Warsaw with Łódź, Poznań, and Wrocław under the CPK progr»»»
Poles ready to spend between PLN 2,000 and 4,000 for holiday trips
According to Provident’s Barometer, 63.1% of Poles plan a holiday trip this season, most often for up to seven days. The most common holiday budget is PLN 2,001-4,000, chosen by 19.9% of respondents. Another 15.3% plan to spend PLN 1,001-2,000, while 14.2% expect costs of PLN 4,001-6,000. More than»»»
Min of Finance preparing sugar fee for drinks and dietary supplements
Poland’s Finance Ministry is preparing changes to the public health law that would increase the sugar tax on drinks and expand it to new product categories. The government says the current fee has become less effective, as sales of carbonated drinks initially fell after its introduction but later r»»»
DOE moves civil rights to Justice Department and disabilities to HHS - UPI.com
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks at an education roundtable on June 11. The department announced Tuesday that it's moving four segments to other agencies. Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The Department of Education will shift two of its major departments, civil»»»
Al-Shaar, Mahbash discuss enhancing economic cooperation with KSA
Damascus, June 16 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met with Syria’s charge d’affaires to Saudi Arabia Mohsen Mahbash in Damascus on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries, the ministry said. The meeting, held at the ministry’s headqua»»»
Dangerous driving stunts lead to arrest of two young men in Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Police have arrested two young men, aged 18 and 20, after they were caught performing dangerous driving stunts with their private vehicles in one of the emirate’s areas, endangering their lives and the safety of other road users. The incident was detected by the compe»»»
IMPACT Developer & Contractor begins work on the new access road in Greenfield Băneasa Neighborhood
The new road connecting Aleea Teişani to the DNCB ramp near the Hobanat Bridge, crossing the 301Bb Mogoșoaia – R. Pasărea railway line will be completed in six months. The €2.5 million investment, fully funded by IMPACT, will improve traffic flow in the Băneasa area and provide direct access to the»»»
Saudi Arabia sports minister vows affordable and safe World Cup in 2034
MIAMI: Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says the Kingdom will work with FIFA to ensure ticket affordability and fan safety for the 2034 World Cup, amid regional instability and lessons from this year’s finals in North America where costs have been a concern. Match ticket prices, especially on the re»»»
Iran war a ‘wake-up call’ for Southeast Asia’s energy sector
BANGKOK: The war in Iran has exposed major risks for Southeast Asia that could cost the region many billions of dollars if it does not diversify sources of energy more quickly, according to an International Energy Agency report released Tuesday. An overreliance on oil and gas transported through th»»»
Toronto police say gun-for-hire networks linked to US Consulate shooting
TORONTO: Police in Canada said Tuesday they have linked multiple shootings, including at the US Consulate in Toronto in March, to “multilayered” gun-for-hire networks that have also targeted synagogues in the city. Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw told a news conference that young adults are being»»»
Pope Leo says ‘thanks be to God’ for interim US-Iran peace deal
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy: Pope Leo on Tuesday praised the interim deal between the United States and Iran to end the regional war in the Middle East, saying “thanks be to God” that the two powers are set to formalize their accord on Friday. Leo, who drew the ire of US President Donald Trump a»»»
Sweden passes ‘snitch law’ requiring state agencies to report suspected illegal migrants
Sweden’s parliament has passed one of the country’s most definitive migration laws in years, approving the so-called “snitch law” by a razor-thin margin. The legislation came through as the EU nation, which used to be one of the most welcoming for refugees, adopted a stricter policy after the unpre»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Artificially Yours’ by Valerie Tiberius
Is friendship with a chatbot as good as friendship with an actual person? Is there something about human friendships that eludes simulation? If so, what? And how much will the answers to questions like these change as AI develops and becomes more convincingly like us? “Artificially Yours” explains »»»
Magyar government may soon revoke Hungarian citizenships
Foreign nationals with no genuine ties to Hungary may have been able to obtain Hungarian citizenship for tens of thousands of dollars, according to György László Velkey, parliamentary state secretary and deputy minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He claims the evidence suggests that former»»»