Innovation Minister Vasilev to Create Robot Advisory Council
Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev announced plans to establish a consultative council of robots at the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation during a discussion on whether Bulgaria can become Europe's innovation and artificial intelligence hub at Webit 2026 in »»»
Op-ed: How the under-15 social media debate is entering UAE homes
DUBAI: The UAE’s decision to restrict social media access for children under 15 has generated significant discussion among parents, educators and mental health professionals. While much of the public conversation has focused on technology, regulation and enforcement, many families are reflecting on»»»
Cost of living crisis is reshaping EU politics as migration and climate lose steam
First published in Respekt. Irregular migration and climate change are receding into the background. Decades after the financial crisis, developments in the European Union were dominated first by the issue of uncontrolled migration and later by climate change. Both dominant topics substantially res»»»
Dubai launches ‘Flexi Rents’ initiative to ease tenant payment burden
Dubai has launched a new rental affordability initiative, ‘Flexi Rents’, aimed at helping tenants manage housing costs through flexible payment plans, monthly rent options and other concessions, a senior official at Dubai Land Department (DLD) said on Tuesday. Speaking on the launch, Khalid Al Shai»»»
Israel's 'deliberate targeting' of children part of ongoing Gaza 'genocide', UN says
Israel is deliberately targeting Palestinian children in what has become a key factor in an ongoing "genocide" in Gaza, United Nations investigators charged on Tuesday. The U.N. Independent International Commission of Inquiry said it had found evidence that "Palestinian children have been deliberat»»»
Killings and harm to Palestinian children central to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, UN inquiry finds
A UN Commission of Inquiry has found that the killing of children and other harm inflicted on them has been central to Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza, alongside a systematic pattern of war crimes and crimes against humanity that have affected young people in both Gaza and the West Bank since O»»»
How Brexit broke British politics
LONDON: Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. The UK is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52 percent-48 percent to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. Conservative Prime Minister »»»
Sri Lanka troops to battle deadly dengue mosquitoes as cases rise
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is deploying the military to contain the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever, as health authorities warned on Tuesday that hospitals are being overwhelmed with more than 1,000 admissions daily. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s office said army, navy and air force officers w»»»
Hungarian teenage boy murders his great-grandmother
A Budapest court has ordered the pre-trial detention of a teenage boy for one month on suspicion of murdering his great-grandmother, the Budapest Metropolitan Court’s press office said on Monday. Hungarian teenage boy gruesomely murdered his great-grandmother Police previously reported that an 85-y»»»
Iran denies Vance claim on IAEA inspectors' return - UPI.com
The International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors seen at site of the uranium conversion plant in Isfahan, central Iran, in February 2007. IAEA inspectors left the country in 2025, and Iran said Tuesday that there has been no change in its relationship with the nuclear watchdog agency. File Photo b»»»
Hormuz future unsettled even as more ships venture through
Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could interfere wit»»»
New Car Registrations in Bulgaria Up 11.5% in May, Outpacing EU Average
Registrations of new passenger cars in Bulgaria increased by 11.5% year on year in May 2026 to 4,293 vehicles, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) on Tuesday. The growth rate was lower than in April, when new car registrations in Bulgaria rose by »»»
Ukrainian Drone Forces Commander, Intel Chief Behind Attack on Bus in Russia’s Bryansk Region
Ukrainian unmanned systems forces Commander Robert Brovdi and Head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate Oleh Ivashchenko were behind the attack on a bus carrying Belarusian children in Russia's Bryansk Region, Russian Investigative Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko told Sputnik on Tuesd»»»
Hezbollah Drone Threat Haunts Israeli Soldiers in Lebanon: Yedioth Ahronoth - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Drone Threat Haunts Israeli Soldiers in Lebanon: Yedioth Ahronoth 23-06-2026 10:48 AM Hezbollah fighter ahead of a drone strike t»»»
EU allocates €14.8 million in emergency support to farmers in Romania
The European Commission has announced that EU Member States have endorsed a proposal to mobilise over €56 million from the agricultural reserve. Farmers from Portugal will receive €30 million, Romania €14.8 million, Cyprus €4.6 million, Croatia €4.4 million, and Slovenia €2.8 million. These funds w»»»
Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland have concluded
Technical talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland have concluded, with negotiating groups to be set up on nuclear issues and sanctions, Iran's state media reported Tuesday. The negotiators "decided that four working groups would be established: Sanctions Termination, Nuclear Affairs»»»
Iran vows to keep control of Hormuz as US talks end in Switzerland
Burgenstock: Tehran voiced Tuesday its intent to maintain control over the vital Strait of Hormuz, a crucial question in the Middle East war talks with Washington that just wrapped up in Switzerland. Vice President JD Vance called the negotiations a "very good foundation" for a final deal to end th»»»
Russia Welcomes US–Iran Memorandum, Hopes for Productive Talks – Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia welcomes the conclusion of the memorandum between the United States and Iran, Moscow hopes that the negotiations between the countries will be productive, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. "The problem of the Middle East is looming over everything, dear colleagues»»»
Meta launches instagram app for Samsung smart tvs
Washington, USA: Meta has announced that it will make the Instagram for TV app available on Samsung smart TVs, along with a range of new features specifically designed for group viewing indoors. With this step, the Instagram TV application has become available across three major TV platforms connec»»»
5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands off New Zealand coast
Wellington: An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tuesday the Kermadec Islands off the coast of New Zealand. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 140.3 km, and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the US Geological Survey reported. The Kermadec Islan»»»
Healthcare: Patients wait up to a year for cardiology appointments
The number of avoidable hospitalizations increased by approximately 34% in 2024 compared to 2022, related to the main five pathologies – asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, congestive heart failure, and hypertension – according to the Audit Report on the performance of i»»»
Real Estate: Survey: Romanians want more transparency around real estate transactions
Trust in real estate professionals in 2026 is built mainly on accurate information, transparency, and predictability, according to the latest survey conducted by real estate platform Storia. Overall, the highest trust scores were recorded by notaries public, with 2.78 out of 5, and lawyers speciali»»»
Study: Six out of ten Romanians have bought second-hand products in the last year
Approximately 62% of urban Romanians have bought at least one second-hand product in the last 12 months, and 20% of those who have not made such purchases intend to buy second-hand products in the next year, according to a study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research.According to the research, wome»»»
Tourism: Ecotourism, could be new development engine for Romanian villages
Ecotourism could become one of the development engines for rural communities in Romania, especially in the Fagaras Mountains area, by turning to account the natural patrimony, local gastronomy and traditions, according to Istvan Szabo, green business development manager, Conservation Carpathia. Acc»»»
Gov't approves RON 495.3 million for rehabilitation works on Roman - Iasi - Border railway line
The Government approved on Thursday, by decision, the rehabilitation works for the Roman - Iasi - Border railway line - Phase 1 - electrification of the Iasi - Border section, a project whose technical solution involves "light modernisation" works and electrification of the existing route.According»»»
Infrastructure: Air cargo transport up 13.4% in first quarter of 2026
Air cargo transport (including mail) increased by 13.4% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, from 12,794 tonnes to 14,510 tonnes, according to the data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The largest shares of freight traffic were recorded at t»»»
Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»
Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»
Top Indian tech supplier reports 'cybersecurity incident'
Mumbai, India: A top Indian maker of iPhone parts has confirmed it was hit by a "cybersecurity incident", with media reports alleging that Apple supplier specifications had been leaked. Industrial giant Tata Group is a lynchpin of Apple's growing supply chain within the world's most populous countr»»»
Hamad Bin Jassim Centre for Computing Education hosts Alice Middle East Computer Science Competition 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Hamad Bin Jassim Centre for Computing Education, a strategic partnership between Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, one of Qatar Foundation’s partner universities, and the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation, organised the Alice Middle East Computer Science Competit»»»
Russian Strategic Bombers Project Air Power in 16-Hour Arctic Mission
Russian Long-Range Aviation Tu-160 strategic bombers have wrapped up a scheduled 16-hour sortie over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas. During the mission, the crews sharpened their in-flight refuelling capabilities — a demanding maneuver that underscores the professionalism and »»»
Etihad Rail announces start date of passenger services
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, inaugurated Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station in Abu Dhabi and witnessed the unveiling of the UAE passenger rail network, which is set to launch on September 30, 20»»»
Qatar reaffirms rejection of violence against women and girls
Geneva: The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its categorical rejection of all forms of violence against women and girls, including violence against mothers, describing such acts as grave human rights violations and assaults on human dignity. It stressed that the consequences of such violence extend be»»»
MoFA holds workshop on diplomatic career framework
Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) held yesterday a workshop on job description and classification guide for the diplomatic and consular corps. The workshop, organised by the ministry’s Human Resources Department, was attended by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E»»»
3,361 beneficiaries receive services from Sheikh Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Primary Healthcare Centre at Azraq Camp, Jordan
The Sheikh Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani Primary Healthcare Centre at Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan, established by the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation, has announced its medical service statistics for May 2026, highlighting its continued efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare to c»»»
Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation provides QR2.8m in assistance during May
The Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation has announced the value of the assistance it provided during May, with total support amounting to QR2,803,588. The aid was delivered as part of the foundation’s social responsibility efforts and its ongoing commitment to supporting those in need»»»
SCZONE allocates Port Said land to Egytrans NOSCO-linked Nafith Egypt for logistics yard project Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egytrans NOSCO disclosed that the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) allocated a 114,000-square-meter plot of land to Nafith Egypt, in which Egytrans holds a 30% stake, for 25 years regarding its EGP 200 million logistics yard project for organizing and direct»»»
Jordan coach proud of players despite early World Cup exit
SANTA CLARA, California: Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said his players’ inexperience may have cost them in a 2-1 defeat by Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Monday, but he was proud of their World Cup campaign despite their early exit.Jordan bow out of their first World Cup after consecut»»»
European leaders offer warm farewell to Britain’s Starmer
BERLIN: Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his departure on Monday amid plunging approval ratings, but there were warm words from European leaders who had generally found him easier to work with than his recent predecessors. Starmer, the first non-Conservative prime minister si»»»
Traffic official highlights safety risks of children’s electric scooter use
Doha, Qatar: Captain Hamad Salem Al Nahab, Traffic Awareness Officer at the General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior, has highlighted the risks associated with children using electric scooters in residential neighbourhoods and stressed the importance of adhering to traffic safety »»»
QF’s Qatar Music Academy ranked among world’s elite pre-college institutions for musical education
Doha, Qatar: One of the world’s most prestigious seals of approval for musical education has been awarded to Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Music Academy – making it the first institution in the Gulf region to gain this recognition. MusiQuE (Music Quality Enhancement) accreditation is an independent accr»»»
GTA celebrates graduation of first cohort of its national talent
Doha, Qatar: As part of the 'Promising Leaders' programme, which aims to prepare national leaders capable of keeping pace with the requirements of institutional work, the General Tax Authority (GTA) celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of its employees participating in the program, in the »»»
Qatar, Finland explore economic cooperation
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, received yesterday a delegation from the Republic of Finland comprising H E Juha Mustonen, Ambassador of Finland to the State of Qatar, Axel Hagelstam, Deputy Director General for International Relations an»»»
Qatari values must be instilled early to shape future generations: Official
Doha, Qatar: Head of the Academic Section at the Private Schools and Kindergartens Department Administration of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Fahad Al Ghanim, has stressed the importance of instilling authentic Qatari values in students from an early age to help shape responsible c»»»
Awqaf Ministry launches initiative to promote Riyadh Al-Saliheen across society
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched a new initiative to promote the use of Riyadh Al-Saliheen by Imam Al-Nawawi, as part of its strategic plan to strengthen faith-based values and deepen religious awareness across society. The initiative, introduced through the Minis»»»
Qatar-EU Dialogue on Safe and Resilient Food Trade convenes
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) participated in the EU-Qatar Dialogue on Safe and Resilient Food Trade, which was held at W Doha Hotel in person and via video conference. Qatar Chamber was represented by Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidly, Board Member and Chairman of the Food Security and Environment C»»»
Suspects of large-scale fraud detained in Bishkek - | 24.KG
On April 27, 2026, citizen B.E. filed a written complaint with the Department of Internal Affairs of Sverdlovsky district in Bishkek, requesting action against unknown individuals who, posing as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the State Committee for National Security, and the Nation»»»
On This Day, June 23: Thai soccer team becomes trapped in flooded cave - UPI.com
On June 23, 2018, 12 members of a teenage soccer team and their coach became lost and trapped inside a flooded cave in northern Thailand. 1 of 5 | Members of the Royal Thai Navy along with volunteers from Britain, the United States, Australia, and China, are pictured as they prepare to rescue 12 sc»»»
'Trust the process': Bangladeshi photographer celebrates Dh25,000 Big Ticket win
Dubai: For Mohammed Nasim, a Bangladeshi photographer who has called the UAE home since 2007, persistence has finally paid off. The long-time Big Ticket participant is among four winners of the second weekly e-draw for June, taking home a cash prize of Dh25,000. His message to others hoping for a s»»»
Dubai launches ‘Flexi Rents’ initiative to ease tenant payment burden
Dubai has launched a new rental affordability initiative, ‘Flexi Rents’, aimed at helping tenants manage housing costs through flexible payment plans, monthly rent options and other concessions, a senior official at Dubai Land Department (DLD) said on Tuesday. Speaking on the launch, Khalid Al Shai»»»