European leaders back Zelensky's call for direct Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky won support from the leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Sunday for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain stalled. The appeal came as Russian strikes reportedly damaged a nuclear fuel storage facility near the Ch»»»
Magnitude 7.8 quake strikes off southern Philippines, at least one dead, buildings ‘collapsed’
MANILA: A 7.8-magnitude quake that struck the southern Philippines on Monday has killed at least one person and injured four others while collapsing “a number of buildings,” police said. “Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues,” AFP qu»»»
World number one Korda wins US Women’s Open golf championship
LOS ANGELES, United States: Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club. The world number one edged England’s Charley Hull and Mexico’s Gaby Lopez for her lon»»»
Luxury yacht engulfed by flames at Singapore Marina, sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky
A luxury superyacht caught fire at a marina on Singapore's resort island of Sentosa on Sunday morning, sending thick black smoke billowing into the air and drawing crowds of onlookers as firefighters battled the blaze for hours. The vessel, identified as the Eagle Wings III, a 112-foot (33.8-meter)»»»
Parliament could question Baerbock over Germany’s UN Security Council loss
German lawmakers want former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock questioned over Berlin’s failure to secure a seat on the UN Security Council, Bild reports. According to the outlet, the ruling CDU/CSU alliance blames the former top diplomat for the setback and wants her summoned before the Parliamen»»»
Buildings collapse after powerful quake and tsunami warning in Philippines (VIDEOS)
A powerful earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday morning, shaking Mindanao and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia as residents fled buildings and coastal communities were urged to move inland. The quake, initially reported by some monitoring agencies and media outle»»»
Iran launches missiles at Israel in first bombardment since fragile ceasefire
Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday night as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April. The Iranian missile attack was in retaliation for deadly Israeli strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs »»»
South Korean president orders probe into election agency - UPI.com
Lee Jae-myung called for a parliamentary inquiry and a joint prosecution-police investigation into voting rights violations during local elections. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung delivers his speech during a ceremony marking the country's 71st Memorial Day to commemorate veterans and independ»»»
Middle East airlines tipped for billions in losses, says IATA as fuel shock and war disruptions hit hard
Rio de Janeiro: Middle East airlines are expected to plunge into a collective $4.3 billion loss in 2026, with profit per passenger dropping from $31.50 last year to a loss of $21.40, International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry.»»»
Armenia PM heads for win to cement Westward shift
YEREVAN: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party led the opposition Monday in early results from parliamentary elections that could cement his Westward tilt, after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference. Armenia and Russia are technically allies, but Moscow has compared the »»»
British, French, German leaders vow to 'scale up' Ukraine air defenses - UPI.com
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron stand on the steps of No.10 Downing Street in London on Sunday. The four met to discuss peace in Ukraine. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jun»»»
Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near a street festival
A search for suspects in Ohio who opened fire near a busy street festival stretched into Sunday after 12 people were wounded in the weekend shooting that sent crowds scrambling for cover in a historic Toledo neighborhood. Each of the dozen victims — ranging from teenagers to people in their 60s — w»»»
MEPs demand Zelensky be stripped of European Order of Merit
Dozens of European Parliament members have demanded that Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky be stripped of the bloc’s highest award – the European Order of Merit – for glorifying World War II-era Nazi collaborators. Zelensky was among the first recipients of the highest class of the order, which was estab»»»
Iran suspends flights at Tehran international airport: local media
Tehran's international airport suspended all incoming flights after Iranian missile strikes on Israel, local media said Sunday. "The civil aviation authority announced the suspension of all flights bound for the airport until further notice," said Iranian press agency Mehr -- the latest closure for»»»
Is 'super El Niño' coming? UN warns of potentially historic climate event as fossil fuel emissions push planet into danger zone
The odds are rising fast. A potentially powerful El Niño is forming in the Pacific Ocean. Climate scientists warn it could become one of the defining weather events of the decade. The world just got another climate warning. The World Meteorological Organization has officially confirmed the return o»»»
Trump says will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missiles
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he will call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge him not to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes on Israel, U.S. news outlet Axios reported. "I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate," Trump was quoted as saying by Ax»»»
UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany back Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, they said Sunday after meeting with him in London. The leaders "supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia -- with active»»»
South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration 9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLucy Fleming AFP via Getty ImagesThese foreigners, who watched the speech on their phones, are camped outside Durban's home affairs department as they say they fear for their lives South »»»
The Diplomatic Club... Your Ideal Destination This Summer
The Diplomatic Club is considered one of the pioneering hospitality institutions in Qatar and among the leading founders of this sector. Over more than twenty years since its establishment, the club has maintained a remarkable record of success and continuous development. Despite the entry of many »»»
Smell of smoke forces evacuation of Munich Airport control tower - UPI.com
The control tower at Munich Airport was briefly evacuated and flights were temporarily suspended on Sunday after tower personnel noticed the smell of smoke. File Photo by Anna Szilagyi/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- The smell of smoke prompted the evacuation of the control tower at Munich Airport for nearly t»»»
Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack
BEIRUT/DUBAI/NEW JERSEY: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would tell Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike back after Iran fired a salvo of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation for an attack on the outskirts of Beirut, news outlet Axios reported. Iran has long sa»»»
E3 leaders say they support direct ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia
LONDON: The leaders of Britain, Germany and France said on Sunday they supported a proposal for direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to secure a ceasefire, with Europe playing a role.In a joint statement after a meeting in »»»
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message
BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey: President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House.Trump, in an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” said he “did»»»
Syria extends condolences to Iraq over Dhi Qar crash
Damascus, June.7 (SANA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed its deepest condolences to the government and people of the brotherly Republic of Iraq for the victims of the tragic traffic accident that occurred in Dhi Qar Province. The Ministry affirmed Syria’s full support for I»»»
Iran launches missiles at Israel over strikes in Lebanon - UPI.com
A projectile is pictured crossing the night sky over the West Bank city of Nablus early Sunday as Israel's military reported that Iran launched salvos of ballistic missiles toward Israel over its strikes in Lebanon. Photo by Alaa Badarneh/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- Iran on Sunday launched air strikes at I»»»
Italy recovers 10 bodies from a capsized migrant boat off Malta. Fishing vessel rescues 48
ROME: A patrol boat recovered the bodies of 10 people after a fishing vessel rescued 48 migrants from a craft that capsized near Malta, Italy’s coast guard said Sunday. The coast guard said in a statement that it was still searching an area approximately 52 miles (84 kilometers) southeast of Malta »»»
Iran missile fire on Israel triggers airspace closure in region
Iran’s missile attack on Israel has triggered a wave of temporary airspace closures across the region, with Iraq and Syria restricting flight operations and Iran shutting parts of its western airspace amid escalating tensions. Authorities said the measures were taken as a precaution following heigh»»»
At least 21 Iraqis killed, 19 wounded in bus crash and fire near Nassiriya
At least 21 Iraqis were killed and 19 others injured when a passenger bus crashed and caught fire near the southern city of Nassiriya on Sunday, police and health officials said. The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the bus on a highway near Nassiriya, causing the vehicle »»»
Zelensky meets allies in UK after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site
LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain Sunday for defense talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, whe»»»
Pope Leo draws 1M people in Madrid for open-air mass - UPI.com
Pope Leo XIV greets the people from the popemobile after presiding over the meeting "Weaving networks with the world of Culture, Education, Business and Sport," at the Movistar Arena in Madrid on Sunday. Photo by Fernando Villar/EPA June 7 (UPI) -- Pope Leo drew more than 1 million people to an ope»»»
Global airlines halve profit forecast amid surging fuel bills
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices don’t appear to be fully deterring travel, according to projections published Sunday. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted its 370 mem»»»
'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge
New York: Victor Wembanyama's dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs star says he's embracing the setbacks as well as the success. "I think the key is acceptance a lot of times, taking a step back, realizing all the journey that's behind th»»»
Zelensky meets allies in UK after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site
LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain Sunday for defense talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, whe»»»
More traffic, halved profits for airlines in 2026 — Industry forecast
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Airlines are expecting higher passenger numbers in 2026 but half the profits of last year, according to forecasts released on Sunday at a conference in Brazil, as rising fuel costs fail to deter travellers.The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents»»»
Qatar denies airspace closure amid viral social media claims, flights continue as usual
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Qatar has clarified that reports circulating on social media about the closure of Qatar’s airspace or suspension of flights are inaccurate. According to a statement from the Qatar News Agency, the current aeronautical notice (NOTAM) is intended to d»»»
Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly
Paris: Christian Eriksen collapsed for the second time during a football match on Sunday during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense. "Christian Eriksen is conscious and doing well under the circumstances," the Danish football association wrote on social media. The incident came five years »»»
Israel army says vast tunnel network uncovered under Beaufort castle
The Israeli military said Sunday it uncovered a sprawling tunnel network beneath the Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, saying it was built to give Hezbollah a fortified strike hub just kilometers from Israeli territory. Israeli soldiers recaptured the crusader-era castle recently, giving the mil»»»
Israeli strike kills 9 people in Gaza
CAIRO: Israeli strikes on a police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said, as mediators began new efforts to salvage a fragile US-brokered ceasefire deal. One strike hit a police post adjacent to a large tent encampment of d»»»
Syrian authorities arrest former assistant sergeant in Assad regime
LONDON: The Interior Ministry of the Syrian Arab Republic on Sunday announced the arrest of a former officer of the Assad regime suspected of committing crimes against the Syrian people. Ghassan Assaf formerly held the rank of assistant sergeant and served as the office manager to Suheil Al-Hassan,»»»
Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
PARIS: Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, »»»
Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
Paris: Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, »»»
‘Have you eaten today?’ What an incident on an Italian train taught me about EU values
I saw the kind of Europe I want to live in during a small scene on a train from Bologna to Florence in Italy on Saturday (6 June), after listening to top US officials telling us we should be angry and cruel toward immigrants. In the incident, the train conductor found a man of Indian appearance who»»»
Israel military opens probe into West Bank baby’s killing
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military has opened an investigation into the killing of a seven-month-old infant by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, it said Sunday. Sam Fahd Abou Haikal died and his parents sustained light injuries when Israeli forces opened fire on the family’s car in the city o»»»
At least 10 dead in shipwreck off Malta
Rome: The Italian coastguard said Sunday it has recovered 10 bodies after a shipwreck of a migrant boat off Malta. "The vessel, which departed from the Libyan coast... was sailing with approximately 60 people on board," it said in a statement. "According to the latest information, a fishing vessel »»»
OPEC to increase oil output amid continued closure of Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
OPEC on Sunday announced that its member nations will increase oil production by nearly 200,000 barrels per day in July, despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and it being very difficult to ship it anywhere out of the Middle East. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 7 (UPI) -- »»»
Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin Lookalikes Gather in Switzerland
More than 400 people donning black bowler hats, toothbrush moustaches and canes gathered in Switzerland Sunday seeking to break the record for the biggest ever assembly of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes. The unusual rally, drawing Chaplin fans of all ages, took place at a museum dedicated to the legend»»»
Israel Military Opens Probe into West Bank Baby’s Killing
The Israeli military has opened an investigation into the killing of a seven-month-old infant by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, it said Sunday. Sam Fahd Abou Haikal died and his parents sustained light injuries when Israeli forces opened fire on the family's car in the city of Hebron, a»»»
Egypt’s non-banking financial sector serves over 60 million citizens, provides EGP 1.4trn in financing: Planning minister
Egypt’s non-banking financial sector, regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), serves more than 60 million citizens and provided financing worth EGP 1.4trn in 2025, according to Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development. Rostom made the remarks during his address at »»»
Trump says US ‘very close’ to Iran deal, rejects early sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were “very close” to reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but ruled out any advance easing of sanctions or the unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of a potential deal. In remarks to NBC News, Trump said he was not insisting that Leban»»»
Hungary reviews political asylum granted under Orbán: foreign politicians could lose refugee status
Hungary’s Interior Ministry has confirmed that a review of refugee statuses granted on political grounds under the previous government is already underway. The procedure could affect several high-profile figures who received asylum in Hungary during Viktor Orbán’s premiership, including former Poli»»»