Egypt is garnering plenty of interest from clean-energy investors, many of who see it as a prime location to build wind and solar farms and green-hydrogen plants.

Egypt, EU join forces on €690m clean-energy drive

€690m package to modernise Egypt’s power network and cut carbon footprint

Indian ship captain charged in UK tanker seizure probe

Indian captain accused of breaching UK sanctions with Russian oil shipment

In this photo provided by the Royal Navy, Royal Marine Commandos detain sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (LPhot Hutchins/Royal Navy via AP)

UAE President to participate in G7 Summit in France

UAE’s participation reflects global recognition and role in international cooperation

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Deadly strikes on Ukraine leave Kyiv cathedral on fire

Five rescue workers killed during firefighting operations in Kharkiv

Smoke and fire rises from the Dormition Cathedral in the Orthodox complex of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra following a missile strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on June 15, 2026.

Britain announces social media ban for under-16s

PM says move aims to protect children as global push for tighter rules grows

British PM Keir Starmer

Ukrainian drone strike kills 3 south of Moscow

Regional governor reports overnight UAV assault deep inside Russian territory

A Ukrainian soldier carries a drone. Cross-border drone attacks have intensified in recent months as Russia and Ukraine continue to trade strikes in the more than four-year war.

German president visits Manila, Marcos eyes closer ties

Rare German presidential visit underscores 70 years of diplomatic ties

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to welcome German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during the latter's state visit to the Philippines.

Missile attack hits Kyiv: report

Air raid sirens sound across the Ukrainian capital, residents were urged to take shelter

Residents react after a Russian missile hit a multi-storey apartment during Russia's combined missile and drone air attack in Kyiv, Ukraine. File photo taken on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Kuwait Airways launches first direct flights to Mykonos

National carrier begins twice-weekly service on Sunday and Thursday

Kuwait Airways today launched its first commercial flights to the Greek island of Mykonos, operating twice-weekly services on Sundays and Thursdays as part of its 2026 summer schedule.

Trump’s mood and Iran talks to shape G7 summit

Allies expect a tense summit in France as trade disputes and global crises loom large

Members of the French gendarmerie motorcycle unit attend a general briefing as they prepare ahead of the G7 Summit in Evian, on June 12, 2026 in La-Roche-sur-Foron.

US plans to scale back NATO role in Europe

Proposed cuts to fighter jets, warships and surveillance assets could test Europe

The United States is planning to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO.

Contemporary artist David Hockney dies at 88

Celebrated British artist spent a lifetime finding ways to capture the beauty of the world

British artist David Hockney gestures during a preview of The Queen's Window, a new stained glass window designed by Hockney and created by Barley Studio York, at Westminster Abbey in central London on September 26, 2018.

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