Romania says Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashes in apartment, killing two
France has summoned the Russian ambassador following a drone crash on an apartment building in Romania. It hit an apartment building, wounding two and drawing condemnation from NATO. Russia says no evidence has been provided for claims about Russian drones in the EU. Story by Jennie Shin.»»»
US Ambassador to Greece and Rudi Giuliani Make Surprise Visit to Bulgaria, Meet the President and Energy Minister
A visit to Sofia by US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has drawn attention after details of the meetings emerged primarily through social media rather than official announcements from Bulgarian institutions. In a post on X, Guilfoyle said she had trav»»»
Bulgaria: "Revival" Party Leads Surge of Dual-Citizen Parliamentary Candidates, Many Tied to Russia
A total of 20 parliamentary candidates with dual citizenship appeared on the ballot for Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly in the April 19 elections, according to data from the Central Election Commission cited after a request by Club Z. One candidate was later removed due to failing to meet residen»»»
A growing Balkan bloc objects to Ukraine's accelerated EU membership
For the last few years former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have also opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join the European Union quickly. Until now their leaders have »»»
A growing Balkan bloc objects to Ukraine's accelerated EU membership
For the last few years former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have also opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join the European Union quickly. Until now their leaders have »»»
UK police ‘tried to recruit’ cafe owner to spy on Palestine Action
LONDON: A cafe owner in the UK has said police attempted to recruit him as a mole in Palestine Action, The Guardian reported on Saturday. Shams Sadiq, the owner of two cafes in Manchester, said he was offered financial incentives and amnesty over low-level offenses if he spied on the pro-Palestine »»»
Champions League final features rival songs as Arsenal and PSG fans belt out their anthems
PARIS: When Arsenal faces Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s Champions League final, the rivalry will extend to the singing in the stands. Thousands of opposing fans will try drowning out their rivals’ anthem with their own at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna stadium. Those from defending champion PSG will p»»»
Oman to host world's largest lithium anode plant in Sohar
Dubai: Oman is set to host one of the largest overseas lithium-ion battery anode manufacturing facilities developed by China's Zhongke Electric, after the company launched construction of a $1 billion plant in Sohar, strengthening the Sultanate's ambitions to become a regional hub for clean energy »»»
Israelis Rage as Hezbollah Rockets Pound Northern Settlements: “Ceasefire Only in Beirut”
Northern Israeli settlers expressed anger and exhaustion Saturday morning after Hezbollah launched consecutive rocket barrages from Lebanon overnight. Sirens sounded in the Meron area around 6 a.m. Saturday, and the Israeli occupation military claimed shortly afterward that it had intercepted a mis»»»
Sooryavanshi, 15, 'more than ready' for India call-up: Sangakkara
India: Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the toast of the cricket world in a stunning IPL season for Rajasthan Royals -- and coach Kumar Sangakkara says the 15-year-old is ready to represent India. Sooryavanshi's 96 runs on Friday in the last playoff went in vain, as Rajasthan lost to Gujarat »»»
What options as UNIFIL's Lebanon exit looms?
Lebanon is seeking an international force to replace a decades-long United Nations peacekeeping mission whose mandate ends this year following U.S. and Israeli pressure, even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war continues. Concerns over the possible exit of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) »»»
Israel orders new evacuations as forces push deeper into Lebanon
Israel's military issued evacuation warnings on Saturday for residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had pushed deeper into the country. The latest warnings came a day after Lebanese and Israeli military delegations held l»»»
Video: One-tonne bull storms Istanbul barber shop, trapping 14 people inside
Dubai: Runaway sacrificial animals, frantic street chases and a bull crashing into a barber shop have become some of the most talked-about moments of this year's Eid Al Adha celebrations, generating millions of views online and providing a mix of shock, humour and relief across the region. In Istan»»»
US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive
The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons. The White House had signalled Trump was close to a decision on an in»»»
Israel Orders New Evacuations as Forces Push Deeper into Lebanon
Israel's military issued evacuation warnings on Saturday for residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had pushed deeper into the country. The latest warnings came a day after military delegations from the two countries held landmar»»»
Munich airport briefly halts flights after drone alert
Berlin: Flights were suspended for around an hour at Munich airport on Saturday due to a suspected drone sighting, police and airport authorities told AFP. Two pilots reported a suspicious incident involving what appeared to be drones shortly after 9:00 am, a police spokesman said. "In coordination»»»
UAE urges UN action on Iran maritime and Hormuz threats
United Nations: The UAE has accused Iran of threatening maritime security and disrupting the global economy through actions in the Strait of Hormuz, while urging the UN Security Council to uphold international law and take decisive action to safeguard international peace and security. Speaking duri»»»
Four more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos cave freed: rescuers
Vientiane: Four more men trapped in a semi-submerged Laos cave for 10 days have been freed, rescuers said, after one was successfully brought to the surface a day earlier, but two remained missing. "4 victim is out," Lee Kian Lie, a Malaysian rescue diver, told AFP via Messenger. "Water level is lo»»»
Truck accident kills 18 in Afghanistan
Jalalabad, Afghanistan: A truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board including 10 children, a provincial official told AFP. Deadly traffic crashes are common in Afghanistan, due in part to poor roads after decades of conflict, dangerous driving and a lack of reg»»»
Coal production in Kyrgyzstan drops by almost a third - | 24.KG
The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan recorded an increase in mineral extraction in January-April 2026 to 28,550.7 billion soms. The physical production index increased by 23.8 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Who is leading the mining industry? In April 2026, the sector prod»»»
Seoul: US, South Korea in Talks over US Commander's Remarks
South Korea and the United States are in talks over recent public remarks by the commander of US Forces Korea, Seoul's presidential office said Saturday, after the comments drew sharp criticism from China. In a recent podcast interview, Xavier Brunson described South Korea as "the dagger in the hea»»»
Flights suspended at Munich airport due to drone sighting: police
Flights were suspended at Munich airport on Saturday after two pilots reported a suspected drone sighting shortly after 9:00 am, a police spokesman told AFP. “In coordination with German air traffic control, the security authorities then decided to close the runways,” the spokesman said, adding tha»»»
'It's unfair you can't do everything here': Education comes with exile in Martinique
Every year, 45 percent of university-bound students from France's overseas territories leave their island to pursue higher education. From Réunion to Guadeloupe, brain drain keeps growing, driven by a lack of opportunity. Nowhere is this more acute than in Martinique, which is on track to become Fr»»»
Putin visit to Kazakhstan fails to clarify nuclear power plant financing issue
When can a deal involving Russia be considered as done? When it comes to Russia’s agreement to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant, it is hard to determine. Kazakh officials announced almost a year ago that Russia’s nuclear energy entity, Rosatom, would build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear pla»»»
Hegseth: U.S. can resume operations against Iran, calls for higher defense spending
Singapore, May 30 (SANA) U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday that Washington possesses sufficient weapons and ammunition stockpiles and is fully capable of resuming military operations against Iran if required. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth said the Unit»»»
WSJ: UAE Carried Out Dozens of Covert Strikes Inside Iran During War
The United Arab Emirates conducted dozens of covert airstrikes inside Iran during the early days of the US-Israeli war, in a far more expansive role than previously disclosed, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the Emirati strik»»»
Myanmar president arrives in India to strengthen ties
NEW DELHI: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in neighboring India on Saturday, in his first trip abroad since becoming civilian leader, for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The former military chief will also hold talks with business representatives during his five-day visit, accord»»»
Rescuers work to free 4 men who remain trapped in flooded Laos cave and search for 2 still missing
BANGKOK: Rescue workers in Laos Saturday worked to safely free the villagers found alive in a flooded cave after being trapped there for 10 days, a day after the first of the five survivors was safely evacuated. Rescuers hope to extract the remaining four men later Saturday after saying they were n»»»
Russia Recalls Envoy to Armenia for 'Consultations' over Yerevan's EU Ties
Russia said Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for "consultations" over Yerevan's growing ties with the EU, a day after President Vladimir Putin warned the Caucasus country against pivoting to Brussels. Armenia has angered the Kremlin by warming ties with the EU in recent years, fru»»»
Iran's Strongest Card in Nuclear Talks: Its Highly Enriched Uranium
Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where Washington insists Iran must not be able to make a nuclear weapon. While much of Iran's uranium enrichment infrastructure was destroyed or badly d»»»
How the UAE built a humanitarian lifeline for Gaza beyond emergency aid
The UAE’s humanitarian role in supporting the Gaza Strip stands out as a model of direct intervention delivered through a structured and organized relief framework. It approaches the crisis as an ongoing humanitarian emergency requiring rapid, sustained action, with a clear focus on alleviating civ»»»
Kohli and Bengaluru eye second IPL crown in final against Gujarat
Ahmedabad, India: Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing their second straight IPL title against an upbeat Gujarat Titans in the final at the 130,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Sunday. The 37-year-old Kohli has been central to Bengaluru's efforts since their first title in th»»»
Revisited - Mexico's Tijuana: From gateway to the American Dream to dead end
With Iran's national football team set to be based in Tijuana, Mexico, for the upcoming World Cup, our reporters Laurence Cuvillier and Matthieu Comin travelled to the Mexican city known for being one of the most dangerous in the world. Until recently, this border city with the United States was th»»»
President extends timeline for implementation of Legal Policy Concept - | 24.KG
President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree introducing amendments to the Legal Policy Concept of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2023–2026 and the action plan for its implementation. The document is aimed at updating the concept, improving the effectiveness of its implementation, and clarifying deadlines and »»»
Bulgaria Extends Stay of US Military Aircraft at Sofia Airport Until End of June
The Bulgarian government has decided to extend the stay of U.S. military aircraft at Sofia Airport until the end of June, while signaling that a longer-term deployment at the site is not currently acceptable under Bulgaria’s priorities and procedures. Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced the decisi»»»
Blue Origin investigates massive rocket blast as debris warning issued
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around. The company fueled the hulking New Glenn rocket Thursday night, hoping to briefly ignite the engines ahead of a satellite laun»»»
The true bane of real US conservatives
As an inveterate leftie with an irrepressible intuitive sympathy for genuine, decent conservatives – that term excludes, obviously, gutless mainstream centrists – I am always looking for exemplars of this old and venerable political species. For one thing, they are much more fun to talk to than wok»»»
Rome police arrest illegal migrants over alleged kidnapping and gang rape of tourist
Five illegal migrants have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping, drugging, and gang-raping a tourist in Rome, according to a statement released by Italian police on Thursday. Investigators said the 32-year-old Colombian woman was abducted last week after dining alone at a restaurant in the Italia»»»
BBC faces backlash after AI-generated Gandhi and Churchill appear on Question Time
The BBC has been accused of producing “AI slop” after an episode of Question Time featured AI-generated versions of World War II-era British leader Winston Churchill and Indian independence activist Mahatma Gandhi. The episode, which aired on Thursday, opened with host Fiona Bruce introducing AI-ge»»»
US hegemony is becoming a trap Washington cannot escape anymore
The United States is caught in a trap of its own making. It wants to preserve its unique position in world politics, while at the same time freeing itself from the growing burden that this position imposes. Yet Washington hasn’t found any way to do so except by insisting, ever more loudly, on its o»»»
FT: Bulgaria Faces EU Excessive Deficit Procedure Just Months After Joining EurozoneOpinions
Bulgaria’s deteriorating fiscal outlook has drawn the attention of the international financial press, with the Financial Times reporting that the country is expected to face an excessive deficit procedure from the European Union as early as next week. The newspaper notes that the move would come on»»»
Blue Origin Rocket Explosion is Bad News for Both Bezos and NASA
Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday night marked a significant blow to not only the company, which was founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, but also NASA, with the two collaborating for the upcoming US Moon missions. "»»»
Trump ‘In Excellent Health’ but Should Lose Weight, Says Presidential Physician
Donald Trump's doctor said he was in "excellent health" but advised him to lose weight, the White House said Friday, after the US president's annual medical check-up weeks before his 80th birthday. Republican Trump, the oldest president ever inaugurated, has repeatedly boasted about his mental and »»»
Top US and Cuban Military Officers Meet at Guantanamo Bay
Senior US and Cuban military officers met on Friday at Guantanamo Bay, the US base on the communist island, as relations between the two countries deteriorate over President Donald Trump's threatened takeover. US General Francis Donovan met with Cuban General Roberto Legra Sotolongo "for a brief ex»»»
Raise Defense Spending or Else, Hegseth Tells NATO, Europe
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington's NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike defense spending sufficiently "will face a clear shift in how we do business". NATO members pledged last year to ramp up defense-related spending to five percen»»»
On This Day, May 30: Donald Trump guilty of 34 felony counts in Stormy Daniels case - UPI.com
On May 30, 2024, former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts against him in his New York hush-money trial involving actor Stormy Daniels. 1 of 4 | Former President Donald Trump exits the courtroom after hearing the verdict in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court»»»
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, Europe
Singapore: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington's NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike defence spending sufficiently "will face a clear shift in how we do business". NATO members pledged last year to ramp up defence-related spending to »»»
EU or EAEU: Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan issue statement on Armenia - | 24.KG
Russia’s discussion with Armenia regarding its future in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) can only be frank and open, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in Astana while answering journalists’ questions. According to him, the peoples of Russia and Armenia have been linked by ties of friendship »»»
Judge blocks Kennedy Center closure, orders Trump name removed
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations - the latest legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave his personal mark on the landscape of the n»»»
Truck Accident Kills 18 in Afghanistan
A truck overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board including 10 children, a provincial official told AFP. Deadly traffic crashes are common in Afghanistan, due in part to poor roads after decades of conflict, dangerous driving and a lack of regulation. The vehicle was»»»