EIB governors endorse strategy to expand investment in energy, technology, and defence
The Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank (EIB), comprised of European Union Finance Ministers, endorsed the Bank’s strategy to deliver on shared policy priorities, with increased financing and risk appetite, deploying its full potential to mobilise investments for energy autonomy, tec»»»
Iran media says draft deal with US would end war in Lebanon
Iran's Mehr news agency published on Friday what it said was a draft deal with the United States to provide a framework for an end to the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The agency said the memorandum of understanding would include a "permanent and immediate cessation of hostilities on all»»»
WHO warns of ‘blind spots’ in Ebola outbreak
NAIROBI: A World Health Organization expert said on Friday that there were many “blind spots” in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, indicating that the full scale of the disease spread is not yet known. “There are still many blind spots in some areas that are high»»»
Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic
BANGUI: An Iranian woman is among around two dozens migrants set to arrive Friday in the Central African Republic on a deportation flight from the United States, lawyers said, in the latest example of the Trump administration’s widely criticized deals with African and Latin American nations to take»»»
Death toll from Pakistan-administered Kashmir protest clashes rises to 20: AFP tally
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan: The death toll from clashes between police and members of a banned protest movement in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has risen to 20, according to an AFP tally on Friday based on official figures. Supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), an anti-government move»»»
Trump Agrees to In-Country Dilution of Iran’s Enriched Uranium - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has agreed that one possible solution to Iran’s nuclear issue would be the dilution of highly enriched uranium inside Iran under the supervision of UN inspectors, Axios reported on Friday, citing a senior source in Washington. The United States had previ»»»
SCZONE signs $2 mln contract with Steel Con
Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), Walid Gamal al-Din, witnessed the signing of a contract with Steel Con to establish an industrial project in the East Port Said Industrial Zone. The factory, which will produce construction components and related metal parts, costs around two milli»»»
Bulgaria Ranks 35th in Wealth of Nations Index, Remains Lowest in EUOpinions
Bulgaria ranks 35th out of 40 countries in the 2026 Wealth of Nations Index (WNI), remaining the lowest-ranked EU member state, according to data cited by the Institute for Market Economy (IME). The country recorded 546 points, an increase of 13 points compared to the previous year, but its overall»»»
European envoys seek Moscow talks after London summit demands on Ukraine
The ambassadors of France, Germany and the UK have requested a meeting with Russia’s foreign ministry following an E3 London summit at which the three European leaders issued a five-point list of demands aimed at persuading Moscow to begin ceasefire negotiations over the war in Ukraine. Russian For»»»
US officials avid in commitment to Central Asia critical minerals at Astana meeting
United States officials spoke in ambitious and avid terms as they reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to investing in the development of Central Asian critical mineral resources at a June 10 meeting with government representatives from across the region. High-level officials from the five Central As»»»
Azerbaijan launches $3bn agricultural transformation programme targeting 33.8% export growth by 2030
Azerbaijan has allocated AZN5bn ($2.94bn) to a five-year state programme aimed at overhauling its agricultural sector, with public and private financing split roughly evenly and a set of structural reforms targeting higher-value output, expanded irrigation and improved land use, officials and exper»»»
Draft US accord sets 60-day negotiation for nuclear deal, sanctions relief
Iran's Mehr news agency said on Friday that a draft accord with the United States had set 60-day negotiation period to reach a deal over Tehran's nuclear program. The agency, citing a source close to Iran's negotiating team, said it stipulates "60 days of negotiations to reach an agreement on nucle»»»
Bulgarian National Television Director Milotinova Presents Public Broadcaster's Management Programme to Media Regulator
Bulgarian National Television (BNT) Director General Milena Milotinova presented the public broadcaster's management programme to the Council for Electronic Media (CEM), outlining priorities including preparations for hosting Eurovision 2027, digital development and modernization of the television'»»»
Prime Minister Says Georgi Kandev Cited Only Personal Reasons for Resigning as Interior Ministry Acting Secretary General
Former acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev cited only personal reasons for his resignation, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Friday, adding that no professional motives were presented. Speaking to journalists in Parliament, Radev said he had met Kandev after learning of his r»»»
BTS to launch Busan shows for 'Arirang' world tour - UPI.com
Fans stand in front of a photo of BTS member J-Hope near Busan Asiad Main Stadium, where the K-pop band will kick off the Busan leg of their "Arirang" world tour on Friday. Photo by Yonhap K-pop supergroup BTS will begin the Busan leg of its "Arirang" world tour Friday, returning to the southern So»»»
A propos - 'Civilians will be put in harm's way' expert warns as first autonomous drone kills revealed
A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry said that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casualties, according to a report in New Scientist. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Mariarosaria Taddeo, Professor of Digital »»»
Indian expat in UAE wins Dh1 million Big Ticket raffle, will give it all to daughter
An Indian expat who has been living in the UAE for nearly two decades has won Dh1 million in the latest Big Ticket raffle draw, and the announcement couldn’t have come at a better time for him. His daughter is getting married, and “it will go a long way in helping her”. Kishoresh Rout is a 60-year-»»»
Dodik: Savo Minić among SNSD’s most serious candidates for president of Republika Srpska
One of SNSD’s most serious candidates for Republika Srpska president office in the upcoming October elections is Savo Minić, the party’s leader Milorad Dodik said last evening in Bijeljina. “Minić is the best option this people has at this moment. He is full of energy, knowledge, will, and emotion »»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh) 12-06-2026 12:41 PM Latest News Urge»»»
India summons top US diplomat for second time over deadly strike on vessels off Oman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe India summons top US diplomat for second time over deadly strike on vessels off Oman 12-06-2026 12:39 PM Latest News Urgent News India summ»»»
Fadlallah says state negotiations with Israel futile without Hezbollah consent
Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah said Friday that the Lebanese government is negotiating terms it cannot actually enforce, emphasizing that no agreement can be implemented on the ground without the approval of the resistance. Hezbollah and Amal reject the state's frameworks, which, according to Fadlal»»»
NATO Commander Admits Russia is Not Seeking Conflict With the Alliance
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is not seeking conflict with NATO, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Alexus Grinkevich said. "I’ve watched the intelligence very closely... Russia is not looking for a conflict... They do understand the term ‘defensive alliance’, and they do understand that we »»»
Health Minister Questions High Pay of State Hospital Directors amid Mounting Debts
The salaries of directors of some state-owned hospitals significantly exceed those of senior government officials despite poor financial performance and mounting debts at the institutions they manage, Health Minister Katya Ivkova told journalists on Friday at a press conference at her ministry. Pre»»»
Seoul stocks spike over 4 pct to settle again in 8,000 territory on hopes for end to Mideast crisis - UPI.com
This photo, taken Friday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks spiked more than 4 percent amid hopes the war between the United States and Iran could end soon. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks rose by more than 4 percent Friday, as investors snapped up tech heavyweights a»»»
Drive recklessly in Dubai? Your car could be gone for 60 days
Dubai: Dubai Police has issued a fresh warning to motorists against reckless driving, stressing that offenders face a Dh2,000 fine, 23 black points and vehicle impoundment for 60 days for endangering their lives and the safety of others on the road. The force said the campaign is part of ongoing ef»»»
Natural Resources Ministry, UN Representative discuss air quality in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Toktobaev met with United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan Antje Grawé to discuss key areas of cooperation in climate policy, environmental protection, and sustainable development. The sides noted the a»»»