RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s fashion sector expands, designers are increasingly drawing inspiration from the Kingdom’s diverse landscape and heritage. This was evident at the Arts and Skills Institute’s 13th cohort showcase, held under the theme “Beyond the Horizon,” where emerging designers reinterpr»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday that Israel's "struggle" is not over yet, and that more challenges lie ahead, after the U.S. and Iran signed an MoU to end the war between them, which also inlcudes a clause about stopping the conflict in Lebanon and respecting its sovere»»»

Rewind almost a century, to the 1930s, and the FIFA World Cup had no need to produce an official song or fashion a unified sonic identity. This was a purely sporting event, shaped by the era's politics and communication methods. Match results were printed in newspapers, and fans followed the games »»»

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway in the US, Canada, and Mexico amid mounting controversy, aspects of the world’s most popular sport are under increasing scientific and medical scrutiny. Beyond the questioning of Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein, the denial of entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulka»»»

Belgrade: A Serbian court on Thursday found the parents of a teenage school shooter guilty of his neglect and abuse, reinstating a lengthy jail sentence after a high-profile retrial. The killings of nine students and a security guard in the Belgrade elementary school on May 3, 2023, shocked the Bal»»»

With the quiet force of history turning a page, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that the United States and Iran—adversaries locked in decades of hostility—had reached an agreement that promises not just a cessation of hostilities but a redefinition of the strategic landscape of th»»»

Senegal’s former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has indicated he is open to discussing a debt restructuring with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signalling a possible breakthrough in efforts to resolve a fiscal crisis that has disrupted relations between Dakar and the lender. The country’s par»»»

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) announced Thursday that it has submitted a package of draft laws concerning the rights of representatives of the Turkish and Muslim communities, including those who were affected by the so-called “Revival Process” of forcible ass»»»

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war»»»

CAIRO: The number of Palestinians ‌killed by Israeli fire in Gaza has reached more than 1,000 since a US-brokered ceasefire last October, the enclave’s health ministry said ​on Thursday, as at least three people were reported killed in the latest strike. Medics said an Israeli strike hit a vehicle »»»

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has submitted a package of draft laws concerning the rights of representatives of the Turkish and Muslim communities, including those who were affected by the so-called “Revival Process” (an internationally condemned assimilation»»»

Improving transport connectivity across Bulgaria will help place all regions on an equal footing and reduce long-standing regional disparities, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said on Thursday. Speaking at a National Meeting of Local and Central Executive Authorities in»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s residential property market recorded its strongest first quarter on record, with Dh38.1 billion worth of sales across 8,100 transactions between January and March, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The total value of hom»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in Guadalajara knowing a win would guarantee a last 32 berth. The Group A rivals head into the fixture at the Estadio Akron fresh from respective victories o»»»

The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, one of the most widely recognised higher education league tables globally, has published its latest rankings for 2027. Ten Hungarian universities were included in this year’s list, but the results reveal a challenging year for the country’s h»»»

At least 250,000 British girls suffered sickening sexual abuse by Pakistani gangs, who were enabled by police, social workers, and even Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to commit “child rape on an industrial scale,” British MP Rupert Lowe’s ‘Rape Gang Report’ has detailed. Published on Tuesday, the 218»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov spoke at the opening of the Issyk-Kul Forum, which is taking place from June 18 to 22. In his speech, he recalled how 40 years ago, the prominent Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov took the initiative to gather world thinkers to discuss the problems of humanity and»»»

Although the US-Iran deal brings hope to Lebanon, reactions remain mixed. Lebanon may be mentioned in the first paragraph, it is not included in the $300 billion reconstruction fund despite the south of the country having been totally destroyed, and Israeli strikes have not stopped. FRANCE 24's Ren»»»

Revolut, the fintech company with over 70 million customers globally, has appointed Wiktor Stopa to lead the Growth and Marketing Department for Central and Eastern Europe. Wiktor is also responsible for coordinating the same types of activities in Western Europe. BR sat down with him to ask him ab»»»

Bulgarian surgeons at the Queen Ioanna - ISUL Hospital in Sofia have performed the country's first small-intestine transplant reconstruction of the cervical esophagus, preserving speech and swallowing in a patient with advanced cancer. The surgery lasted more than 10 hours and was performed on a 58»»»

In the first 11 matches out of the 33 scheduled for the 2026 women’s T20 World Cup, there have been several surprises, coupled with strong expressions of intent by Australia, India, and England. Margins for error are fine in T20 cricket and New Zealand illustrated that in abundance against the West»»»

President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed an interim deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The two countries now have 60 days to hammer out a lasting agreement that would see Tehran diluting its enriched uranium stocks in exchange for sweeping sancti»»»

No single topic dominates Thursday's news media. ECONOMY Speaking on Nova TV's morning show, former economy minister Nikolay Vassilev criticized the government, arguing that it had failed to present any meaningful ideas for the budget. He said annual spending needed to be reduced by some EUR 6 bill»»»

Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery and sparking fires in and around the capital. The attack on the oil refinery was a "justified response" to Russian strikes in Ukraine, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.»»»

Bulgaria has received a major positive assessment in its efforts to combat financial crime after implementing all 40 recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to a report published by MONEYVAL and announced by the Ministry of Justice. The development marks a significant m»»»

RIYADH: Jordan is set to receive $188 million in fresh International Monetary Fund financing to support economic reforms and stability amid continued disruption from the Middle East conflict. The IMF Executive Board completed the fifth review of Jordan’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement and the s»»»

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi have introduced new restrictions on delivery motorcycles, banning them from using highways with speed limits of 120km/h or above following a rise in serious accidents involving riders. Abu Dhabi Mobility, through the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), said the mo»»»

New allegations have surfaced concerning Hungary’s citizenship programme, with claims that wealthy Canadian nationals obtained Hungarian citizenship despite allegedly failing to meet the legal requirements. Former government accused of facilitating controversial citizenship approvals The accusation»»»

Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Baketaev, presented the regulator’s annual report to the Zhogorku Kenesh, outlining key economic and financial indicators for the past year. According to Baketaev, prudent monetary policy helped maintain stability in the domestic foreign e»»»

Cairo: The interim deal reached by the United States and Iran to end their war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the two adversaries back to the negotiating table over Tehran’s nuclear programme. It will also give Iran an immediate benefit, allowing it to sell its oil freely again, accordi»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president said Thursday he hoped the United States would approve a $14 billion arms sale “as soon as possible,” reiterating that the democratic island “rejects unification” with China. Taipei relies heavily on Washington’s support to counter growing pressure from Beijing, which cla»»»

Paris: Members of the Indian diaspora in France on Thursday announced that the country will soon have its first traditional Hindu temple, with its inauguration scheduled for September. Speaking to IANS, members of the Indian community expressed pride over the development. Bhavi Parekh, a member of »»»

SYDNEY: A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said Thursday. Researchers found the remote Heard and McDonald Islands littered with seal carcasses when they arrived on a r»»»

Evian: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to show there was no daylight between him and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, effusively describing Modi as his loyal friend even as their relationship is tested by trade tensions, oil sanctions and, most recently, a US military strike that »»»

Dubai: Few things frustrate parents more than asking their child about their day and being met with a one-word answer. Whether it is a shrug, a quick "fine" or complete silence, many parents worry when children seem reluctant to share what is happening in their lives. According to parenting special»»»

The interim deal reached by the United States and Iran to end their war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the two adversaries back to the negotiating table over Tehran’s nuclear program. It will also give Iran an immediate benefit, allowing it to sell its oil freely again, according to det»»»

DUBAI: Robert Tsitaishvili is the head chef of Qartuli, a Georgian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, where his goal, he says, is “to reinterpret Georgian culinary heritage for a contemporary audience.” Tsitaishvili has more than 12 years of experience spanning hotels and restaurants across Georgia and »»»

LOS ANGELES, United States: England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an enthralling Group L game at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team, »»»

Uzbekistan is booming. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev rattled off an impressive string of successes in his keynote speech at the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) on June 17 to a hall packed with business partners, regional dignitaries and foreign investors who have come to se»»»

Falling consumption and purchasing power, domestic political instability and rising operating costs are the factors that have most affected companies' hiring plans, according to a survey conducted by eJobs Romania and published on Wednesday.Thus, 41.3% of employers who took part in the survey said »»»

Western order remains grounded predominantly in the spontaneous order of the market, despite the high level of government intervention in modern economies, Lucian Croitoru, adviser to the governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), said on Wednesday at a debate on his book "Letter to Augustin -»»»

On June 18, 1975, Saudi Arabian Prince Museid was publicly beheaded in Riyadh for the assassination of King Faisal. 1 of 5 | On June 18, 1975, Saudi Arabian Prince Museid was publicly beheaded in Riyadh for the assassination of King Faisal, pictured. File Photo by Marion S. Trikosko/Library of Cong»»»

The countries of Central Asia have become the first regional group of states to jointly join an international United Nations initiative dedicated to the upcoming 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. Photo UN press service The Permanent Representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz»»»

Major carriers remain reluctant to transit the chokepoint—a vital conduit for roughly one-fifth of global seaborne oil and LNG—according to SCMP, which cited industry insiders and vessel-tracking data. The MoU signed by the US and Iran reportedly promises to restore safe commercial shipping, but Da»»»

Cairo: Assistant Secretary-General and Head of Political Affairs Sector at the Arab League, Dr. Khaled bin Mohammed Manzalawi, praised the State of Qatar’s efforts that helped lead to an agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Manzalawi said that Qatar played a constru»»»

Summer 2026 has already begun, and early forecasts suggest that holiday costs across Europe will remain elevated. Rising inflation in supply chains, higher labor expenses, and continued strong international tourism demand are among the main factors pushing prices upward. A comparison of Bulgaria, N»»»

Doha, Qatar: Switzerland are set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina today, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in a tightly contested World Cup Group B. The match, scheduled for 10pm Qatar time at Los Angeles Stadium, marks the third game in Group B, which also features Canada and Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: One match into the FIFA World Cup and the margin for error has already disappeared for South Africa and Czechia. When the two nations meet at Atlanta Stadium today in their second Group A fixture, it is a chance to rescue their campaigns before the knockout dream begins to slip away. W»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia should be invited to join the Group of Seven nations as the organization adapts to a changing global order, according to a column published in the Daily Telegraph by former UK prime ministerial representative to Saudi Arabia Ken Costa. Costa argued that while the G7 was created »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar are confident of continuing their encouraging start at the World Cup as they face co-hosts Canada in an intriguing Group B clash in Vancouver. The match kicks off at BC Place Vancouver Stadium early Friday (1am Qatar time), with Switzerland taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina three »»»