Discovering the heart of Europe in a city shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, architectural grandeur and living traditions Published: Mon 15 Jun 2026, 10:50 AM Travellers today are increasingly looking for destinations that offer more than famous landmarks and carefully curated attractions. They want places with character, stories and authentic experiences that reveal the soul of a destination. Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, offers exactly that. Rich in history, culture and tradition, the city presents a unique blend of influences that have shaped its identity over centuries, creating a destination where East and West meet in remarkable…
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SINGAPORE — Oil prices fell on Monday after President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran had been reached and the United States would end its naval blockade on the country. Pakistan, which has been mediating an end to the US-Iran war, announced the deal that President Trump said would see the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Trump posted late Sunday afternoon on social media that a deal with Iran “is now complete.” Iran also affirmed on Sunday evening that the memorandum of agreement was finalized with the US. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was…
SINGAPORE — Oil prices fell on Monday after President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran had been reached and the United States would end its naval blockade on the country. Pakistan, which has been mediating an end to the US-Iran war, announced the deal that President Trump said would see the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Trump posted late Sunday afternoon on social media that a deal with Iran “is now complete.” Iran also affirmed on Sunday evening that the memorandum of agreement was finalized with the US. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was…
Telefonica Tech recently arranged to provide connectivity for a range of protective equipment produced by industrial health and safety product maker Halotech Digital Services. An arrangement was made involving Telefonica Tech’s managed IoT connectivity with a Halotech Software-as-a-Service platform which uses AI to provide real-time information relating to worker safety in industrial settings. Telefonica Tech country manager for the US Luis Lepe Marquez said the combination would help customers “transform workers’ day-to-day activities”, providing clear “actionable intelligence to improve safety”. The operator unit explained Halotech AI integrates with various namesake protective helmets developed for “complex industrial settings” including mines and…
Aisha Legge had every reason to hesitate. The 53-year-old HR leader, who moved to Abu Dhabi from the UK thirty years ago, had a family history that frightened her. Breast cancer on her mother’s side. Ovarian cancer on her father’s. When she heard about the Emirati Genome Programme during the Covid pandemic, she was not sure she wanted to know what was in her own DNA. But as a mother of four, she felt a pull she could not ignore. “If I drop dead,” she said, “what information would I leave behind for my children?” She opted in. Genomic analysis…
BEIJING, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — China reached a historic climate milestone in 2025 as its additional renewable energy entirely covered the country’s growing power needs. This marks the first time that green energy alone has supported all additional energy demand driven by economic growth, according to a report. Newly installed renewable power generation capacity in China reached another record high last year, accounting for more than 60% of global additions, according to the China Renewable Energy Development Report. The report projected that China would add around 300 gigawatts of new wind and solar power capacity in 2026, with renewables…
Nearly 1,800 to 1,900 students across the UAE are set to appear for the Neet UG 2026 re-examination on June 21, after India’s National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the original test held on May 3 following allegations of malpractice and a paper leak. The re-exam will be conducted at three centres in the UAE — Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi — under enhanced security measures and a few revised procedures aimed at safeguarding the integrity of one of India’s most competitive entrance examinations. For thousands of Indian expatriate families in the UAE, the retest means more preparation, and anticipation as…
MIAMI — Saudi Arabia coach Georges Donis has promised an ambitious approach against Uruguay, insisting the Green Falcons will look to impose themselves rather than sit back in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener on Monday. Speaking ahead of the Group H clash in Miami, the Greek coach said his players have the belief and confidence needed to compete with one of South America’s traditional powers despite having only a short preparation period. “We are not here to defend and wait for the opponent,” Donis said. “We will put pressure on the opponent. We will try to do everything because…
HOUSTON — Germany delivered a statement performance in its FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, overwhelming Curaçao 7-1 on Sunday despite a spirited display from the tournament debutants. Kai Havertz scored twice as the four-time world champions powered away after Curaçao briefly threatened to spring a shock by leveling the match in the first half. Germany took an early lead through Felix Nmecha in the sixth minute, but Curaçao etched its name into World Cup history when Livano Comenencia scored the nation’s first-ever World Cup goal in the 21st minute to make it 1-1. The Caribbean side held firm until the…
Meta Platforms recently expanded its collaboration with Reliance Industries by agreeing to lease its first AI-enabled data centre in India as part of its ambitions to grow their presence in the country. Meta stated Reliance will build the facility in the Indian state of Gujarat with 168MW of capacity which Meta will use to “scale its AI infrastructure”. The Facebook-owner explained it is investing aggressively to expand its capacity footprint, and India’s “tech-forward digital economy”, massive user base and the strength of its partnership with Reliance makes it the ideal location. Reliance has identified Jamnagar, Gujarat as a strategic location,…