Prices of fuel and lubricants have increased again in Kyrgyzstan. As of June 9, the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel has gone up by an average of 1 som per liter. This is not the first increase in fuel prices in recent months. Earlier, authorities stated their intention to curb fuel price growth th»»»

The EU has invited Taliban representatives to Brussels for technical talks on deportations, which could take place before the summer. This despite worries that such talks could normalise the Taliban, on top of legal and human rights concerns about sending people back to the country. Critics say tha»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Media Admits: Iran’s ‘Euphoria of Power’ as Deterrence Fails 09-06-2026 14:35 PM Israeli security officials have acknowledged a sta»»»

The government has begun to restore the peace, normal daily life and humanity “the country so desperately needs”, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in a speech ahead of the agenda in parliament on Tuesday. Péter Magyar: Hungary victim of the Orbán regime Regarding the two bills to be debated today, »»»

Manila: The Philippines said on Tuesday it has filed a formal protest with China over a "floating structure" spotted near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, the site of repeated clashes in the South China Sea. Scarborough Shoal lies 240 kilometres (150 miles) west of the Philippines' main island of Lu»»»

At a press conference at the Defence Ministry on Tuesday, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov presented his priorities and cabinet. Katerina Gramatikova-Ivanova and Lyubomir Monov hold the deputy ministers posts. Vladko Vladov serves as the head of the minister’s political cabinet. Krasimir Grozev is»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (2-R) and his wife, Ri Sol-ju (R), walk with Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and his wife, Peng Liyuan (2-L) during a welcome ceremony for the Chinese leader at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Thursday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, June 9 (UPI) -- Chinese President X»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will decide later whether to congratulate Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his election victory, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, underlining that Moscow is ‌waiting for ‌the formal outcome of ‌the ⁠vote before making ⁠any announcements. Commenting on the parl»»»

Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi AFP via Getty ImagesProtesters say there is a lack of transparency over the building of the quarantine centre Police in Kenya have fired tear gas »»»

The “support war” waged by Lebanon’s Hezbollah in backing Hamas in late 2023 shattered the doctrine of “deterrence” that the Iranian-backed group had embraced and promoted for nearly two decades in its confrontation with its traditional adversary, Israel. Israel, for its part, also helped reinforce»»»

DUBAI: It has been more than two months since US President Donald Trump declared that a deal with Iran was within reach and announced a ceasefire intended to create space for negotiations. Since then, Trump has repeatedly insisted that an agreement is just around the corner. Yet despite dozens of p»»»

Dubai: More than 400 Charlie Chaplin lookalikes gathered in western Switzerland on Sunday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Chaplin’s World, the museum located at the legendary filmmaker’s former home in Corsier-sur-Vevey. A total of 429 participants of all ages arrived dressed as the iconic sil»»»

The news media cover extensively Monday's top domestic events: the surprise resignation of acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev and supermarket chains pledging price cuts for staple foods for six months. KANDEV'S RESIGNATION Kandev's move is open to speculation since he did not »»»

Rio de Janeiro: Oman Air says airlines are unable to fully pass soaring fuel costs onto passengers despite ticket prices rising across the industry, as Middle East carriers grapple with the financial fallout from the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

Israeli authorities are directly involved in settler attacks that have killed, injured and displaced Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, while Israeli security forces provide protection to settlers, a UN inquiry said on Tuesday. The report by the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinia»»»

The tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East has held up, sometimes barely, despite being shaken by repeated flare-ups over the past two months. But it is now coming the closest yet to blowing apart and sending the region back into full-scale war — and the detonator is Lebanon. Israeli strikes against »»»

Israel's latest strikes on Lebanon and Iran have made clear that U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who started the war in lockstep, want different things. Trump had publicly warned Israel not to strike Beirut. When it did, on Sunday, Iran responded by firing»»»

Mexico City: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests. A teachers union has threatened demonstrations at Thursday's opening game between Mexico and South Africa in the capital if the»»»

RIYADH: Qatar Central Bank’s international reserves and foreign currency liquidity climbed 1.52 percent year on year in May, reaching 262.06 billion Qatari riyals ($72 billion), according to official data. The figures released by the bank and carried by the national news agency showed that official»»»

Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister Christo Polendakov discussed expanding bilateral cooperation with Armenia's Ambassador to Bulgaria Tsovinar Hambardzumyan, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. Polendakov congratulated Armenia on the successful organization and conduct of its pa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s final pre-World Cup warm-up against El Salvador in Los Angeles offered another look at Julen Lopetegui’s evolving plans, with the head coach rotating heavily and using almost his entire squad in a goalless draw that carried more tactical value than result pressure. It was the f»»»

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, authorities said. Attacks on health workers from angry residents, skepticism among some locals and armed conflict in hot spots continue to challenge efforts to stop the»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on. Pakistan has been mediating between the United States and Iran to end the months-long conflict, with Tehran»»»

The enormous costs of Israel's multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's determination to turn his country into a "super-Sparta" of the Middle East are driving up the defense budget and raising fears of cutbacks in education and healthcare. The total cost of the series of interconnect»»»

BUNIA: At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo, authorities said. Attacks on health workers from angry residents, skepticism among some locals and armed conflict in hot spots continue to challenge efforts to s»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real gross domestic product expanded by 3 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, supported by growth across all major economic activities, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, both oil and non-oil activities»»»

The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on. Pakistan has been mediating between the United States and Iran to end the months-long conflict, with Tehran insisting that any d»»»

The real estate market in Stara Zagora has begun showing clear signs of cooling after a prolonged period of rapid growth, with uncertainty surrounding Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro and increasing living costs prompting many potential buyers to delay property purchases, BNR reports According to Kr»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to press on with Israel's military campaign in Lebanon, despite a warning from Iran that any such action would prompt the Islamic republic to take "severe" measures in response. "The IDF will continue to operate in Lebanon against the terrorist organiz»»»

The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on. Pakistan has been mediating between the United States and Iran to end the months-long conflict, with Tehran insisting that any d»»»

DUBAI: Rapper Saint Levant delivered an emotional tribute to Palestine during his debut performance in Sydney as he used the stage to reflect on identity, displacement and cultural pride. The artist, widely known for blending Arabic, French and English influences, spoke about the importance of repr»»»

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that negotiators were in the "final throes" of talks for a peace deal in the Middle East, after Iran and Israel halted fresh hostilities that threatened to reignite the months-long war. Trump has repeatedly said that a peace agreement with Tehran is imminent, »»»

As part of our new series of interviews with professionals in the local communication industry, BR sat down with Alina Galeriu-Olteanu, Owner Galeriu & Partners PR, and talked about the agency, challenges, consultancy, influencer marketing, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and leadership. By Romanit»»»

The ferry glides from one bank of northern Italy's Adda River to the other, guided by a cable and pulled by currents, offering harried commuters five minutes of serenity and an alternate route now that a bridge closure has backed up traffic. Called “Leonardo’s Ferry,” the mechanism of the so-called»»»

China's export growth accelerated in May, buoyed by robust demand for chips, autos and other high-tech goods fueling the global AI boom, providing policymakers some relief as energy price shocks from the Iran conflict weigh on broader demand. A surge in global AI investment has helped the world's t»»»

The Israeli army ordered Tuesday residents of the historic city of Tyre and its suburbs, including the city's Christian neighborhood, to evacuate ahead of expected strikes. "Urgent warning to the residents of the city of Tyre, including the Christian quarter, and the camps and surrounding neighborh»»»

Cuba's president said in an interview published Monday that the United States was considering three possible scenarios for its pressure campaign against the communist-led island: fomenting social unrest, assuming control of the economy or launching a military campaign. The remarks by Miguel Diaz-Ca»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s net international reserves rose to a record $53.13 billion at the end of May 2026, up $125 million from April, extending a steady upward trend despite heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East. The latest figure marks the highest reserve level on record and strengthens»»»

NANYUKI: Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday in the latest protests against an Ebola quarantine center being built for US citizens in a tourist town. The center at Laikipia Air Base in the town of Nanyuki, under the shadow of Mount Kenya, is set to quarantine Americans arriving from the Democr»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China's Xi Jinping agreed to expand cooperation in the areas of politics, economy and culture at a summit in Pyongyang that opened a new chapter in ties, the North's official KCNA news agency said on Tuesday. Making his first visit in seven years to China's only »»»

Romanian consumers are becoming increasingly selective in their purchasing decisions, prioritizing quality, trust, and transparency over price alone, according to a new study released by Starcom Romania. Conducted among 606 respondents nationwide, the research paints the picture of a more sophistic»»»

Italian prosecutors put Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last month, a judicial source said on Monday. The source, who asked not to be named, confirmed earlier reports by Italian news a»»»

BENI: The memories come flooding back whenever Vianney Kambale Kombi hears the word Ebola. He remembers the pain and fear in his community in the eastern Congo city of Beni during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak, history's second-biggest with more than 3,400 reported cases and over 2,200 deaths. It wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a significant improvement in drainage service performance, with customer complaints falling by 82 percent since 2013 despite substantial population growth and a major expansion of the country’s drainage network. According to Ashghal’s »»»

Debate over Bulgaria’s flat tax system has intensified following a European Commission recommendation that the country consider moving toward a more progressive taxation model, reigniting long-running political and economic disagreements over fiscal policy direction. Economist and former Deputy Pri»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s new partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States will open fresh pathways for academic exchange, and build lasting bridges of understanding between Qatar and US through education, culture, and student engagement, accordi»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was in the “final throes” of reaching a Middle East peace deal. “We’re in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal,” he told reporters on his return from an NBA Finals game. When asked whether it would be matter of days or»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made a rare direct appeal to the Israeli government and its people to come to the negotiating table to end the war, warning in a CNN interview aired Monday that a military solution "will never provide you with security and safety." "We are ready, we are willing, we ar»»»

“The Ukraine is under pressure and external financing remains critical,” said Odile Renaud-Basso, the President of the EBRD at the Ukraine session at the EBRD’s annual meeting on June 6. "Over the last years we have provided €10bn in funding so far. Three years ago we raised more capital to up»»»

Neymar’s recent MRI revealed ‌he’s making “good progress” in his recovery from a calf injury as he ​attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Monday. “The exam showed good progress in his treatment, within expected parameters,” the state»»»