Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain
Tehran, Iran: Iran's football team will leave for Spain this weekend en route to their World Cup base in Mexico despite still awaiting visas, the head of the country's football federation said. The 2026 World Cup is being hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Neither the United St»»»
UK has ‘failed the Palestinian people’: Thornberry
LONDON: The UK government has let down the Palestinian people by failing to stand up to Israel or follow through with support for a two-state solution, a prominent MP with the ruling Labour Party has said. Emily Thornberry, the former shadow attorney general, said the government lacked ambition whe»»»
India resumes trade talks with US, expects deal ‘soon’
New Delhi: India and the US have almost concluded the first part of their new trade deal, the Indian commerce minister said, as delegations began talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. A US delegation led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch arrived in India on Mond»»»
Parliamentary Committee Approves Amendments to Oil Sector Regulation Act at Second Reading
A bill amending and supplementing the Act on Administrative Regulation of Economic Activities Associated with Oil and Petroleum Products was approved by the National Assembly's interim Committee on Budget and Finance at second reading on Tuesday. The bill aims to ensure the effective implementation»»»
Haddatha Confrontation between Islamic Resistance and IOF Illustrated in More Military Media Statements
Hezbollah Military Media issued on Tuesday more statements that illustrate the overnight Haddatha confrontation. Statement 1 In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the “Israeli” enemy’s violation of the ceasefire and the attacks on villages in southern Lebanon, which resulted in t»»»
Uganda confirms 6 new Ebola cases, total rises to 15
Kampala, Uganda: Uganda has confirmed six new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the ongoing outbreak to 15, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday. According to the ministry's latest Ebola update, the six new cases were identified among contacts of previously conf»»»
GPC Announces 95% Surge in Egypt’s Oil Production from 1,700 bpd in July to 3,300 bpd with Ambitious Expansions in Deserts and Gulf of Suez
The General Petroleum Company (GPC) has unveiled a robust plan to bolster Egypt’s oil and gas production capabilities by drilling 41 new wells in the Eastern and Western Deserts, as well as the Gulf of Suez, during the fiscal year 2025/2026. This strategic move is part of a broader initiative to en»»»
Death toll in Northern Philippine building collapse climbs to 20
Manila: The death toll from the collapse of a building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga province, northern Philippines, rose to 20 after rescuers recovered three more bodies from the rubble, said local authorities Tuesday. The local fire protection bureau said 20 were confirmed dead, 27»»»
Global digital content creators document stories of Hajj
RIYADH: With Hajj 2026 wrapped up, many are taking to social media to share their experiences, opening the door for heartfelt online conversations, spiritual reflection, and hospitality recommendations. From influencers with large followings to small anonymous creators, the social media community h»»»
Iran's inflation hits World War II levels, deepening economic pain
Year-on-year inflation in Iran reached a level in May unseen since World War II, underlining the economic pain average Iranians face as the Islamic Republic worries about the war with Israel and the United States restarting. A report Monday by Iran's Central Bank represents the first official ackno»»»
Entrepreneur pilot leaves Paraguay before $3.6M in hashish found - UPI.com
Authorities said they found 577 pounds of hashish Saturday aboard a Bombardier Challenger 604 that arrived at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Luque, Paraguay, after a flight from from Panama. File Photo by Juan Pablo/EPA ASUNCION, Paraguay, June 1 (UPI) -- Paraguayan authorities are inve»»»
Trump administration unveils Medicaid work requirement - UPI.com
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz on Monday announced a new work requirement rule for Medicaid eligibility. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo June 1 (UPI) -- The Trump administration unveiled a new rule Monday adding work requirements to Medicaid eligi»»»
Watch: Oklahoma parade features record-breaking 3,596 classic cars - UPI.com
June 1 (UPI) -- A parade on Route 66 in Oklahoma broke a Guinness World Record by including 3,596 classic cars in the procession. Tulsa's Route 66 Capital Cruise: Classic Car Centennial Parade, which took place on Saturday, broke the record for the largest parade of classic cars. The parade bested »»»
Three months of paralysis: Strait of Hormuz remains a ghost route
Dubai: More than three months after conflict effectively brought commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to a standstill, the world’s most important energy chokepoint remains a shadow of its former self, with shipowners still reluctant to return despite growing talk of reopening. Despite Presid»»»
Fuel prices drop in Turkiye
Ankara, Turkiye: Turkiye cut gasoline and diesel prices from midnight on Tuesday after global oil prices somewhat eased on expectations of a potential deal between the United States and Iran. Gasoline prices were reduced by 1.38 lira (0.030 U.S. dollars) per liter, while diesel prices fell by 1.81 »»»
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term’s meaning
RAMALLAH: Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas militants there, as well as more than a dozen other people. I»»»
Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
TEL AVIV: Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after US President Donald Trump declared Israel would halt plans to attack Iran ally Hezbollah in Beirut, highlighting pressure the Israeli leader faces ahead of an election polls show him losing. Trump said on Monday that Israel and Hezbollah»»»
Liverpool close to hiring Iraola: reports
LONDON: Liverpool are in advanced talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as they seek a replacement for Arne Slot, according to reports on Tuesday. Iraola has emerged as Liverpool’s top target to replace Slot, who was sacked on Saturday after a turbulent second season in charge. Liverp»»»
Six killed in Iowa domestic dispute; gunman also killed - UPI.com
June 1 (UPI) -- At least six people were killed Monday in a series of shootings in an Iowa city that authorities said stemmed from a domestic dispute. The suspect was identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, of Muscatine, located along the eastern Iowa border with Illinois, and also died from a sel»»»
Alive Capital and Enspired, partnership to unlock Romania’s battery storage market
The partnership seeks to leverage the core strengths of the two companies for the benefit of asset owners in Romania. Alive Capital offers expertise in operations, aggregation and portfolio management across Romania’s entire energy value chain, while enspired’s proprietary AI-powered trading and op»»»
Sotheby's to auction Pele jersey worn in 1958 World Cup
New York: The jersey worn by late football legend Pele during Brazil's 1958 World Cup victory will headline an auction set to coincide with this year's tournament, Sotheby's announced Tuesday. Pele, then just 17 years old, scored two of Brazil's five goals in the 1958 final against host nation Swed»»»
WHO sees sharp drop in suspected Ebola cases from 906 to 116
Geneva: The World Health Organization, WHO on Tuesday dramatically scaled back the number of suspected Ebola cases in central Africa to 116 from more than 900 previously, with 330 cases now confirmed. As of May 31, the World Health Organization said 116 suspected cases of the deadly virus had been »»»
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas NaadiBBC Africa, Accra Anadolu via Getty ImagesGhanaian President John Mahama's comments came during a visit to the UK Ghana's new bill criminalising LGBTQ+ activities will u»»»
Ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaning
Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas militants there, as well as more than a dozen other people. In Lebanon,»»»
Libya’s recent fuel crisis: A dramatic surge in fuel demand from the usual 6.5 million litres to 9.5 million litres daily: NOC Chairman Suleiman
Following queues at petrol stations last week during the Eid al-Adha (feast of sacrifice) holiday, the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, confirmed the continued and full availability of fuel supplies, noting that distribution operations sometimes face logistical obsta»»»
Oil and Gold Rise Amid Uncertainty Over U.S.-Iran Talks
New York/Washington, June 2 (SANA) Oil prices surged more than 4 percent on Tuesday after media reports suggested that Iran had halted indirect negotiations with the United States, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global energy markets. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures settl»»»
100 Years of Bollywood musical comes to Abu Dhabi with exclusive new segment
Dubai: A show that traces a hundred years of Hindi film music from the black-and-white era to the present day is heading to Abu Dhabi for the first time, after selling out audiences in Dubai. 100 Years of Bollywood: The Musical, produced by Malhaar, will be staged at the Cultural Foundation Theatre»»»
Djuric, Valtonen discuss Serbia-Finland cooperation
HELSINKI - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday in Helsinki with Finnish FM Elina Valtonen to discuss advancement of bilateral relations, Serbia's EU perspective and current regional and international affairs. After hosting Valtonen in Belgrade in September 2024, Djuric is on a return visit to Fi»»»
Lebanese university postpones exams after Israeli strike kills students
Lebanon's public university said on Tuesday it was postponing some examinations after two students and their father were killed while returning to south Lebanon after sitting exams a day earlier. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said a dentist from the border village of Qlayaa "was killed w»»»
Bulgaria to Decide on Joining Special Tribunal for Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine after Institutional Review
The decision on whether Bulgaria will join the agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine should be taken only after an analysis by the competent institutions, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova said in response to a parliamentary question from MP Atanas S»»»
Parliamentary Budget Committee Adopts Amendments to Water Act on Second Reading
A bill to amend and supplement the Water Act was adopted by the parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee on its second reading on Tuesday. The amendments aim to fulfil Bulgaria's commitments related to receiving payments under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The bill provides for diffe»»»
Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: “You’re fucking crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.” Trump told Netanyahu, according to a US official President Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s escala»»»
GERB-Tied Official Ivanka Dineva Reappointed to Head Bulgaria’s Medical Supervision Agency
Ivanka Dineva has been reappointed as head of Bulgaria’s Executive Agency “Medical Supervision” (IAMN), replacing Dr. Atanas Atanasov, the Ministry of Health announced. The move returns Dineva to a post she previously held before being dismissed in February by acting Health Minister Mihail Okoliysk»»»
Fuel distribution and smuggling crisis: More than 500 non-compliant petrol stations closed and will not be allowed to reopen – Interior Minister Trabelsi
On the background of queues at petrol stations over the Eid-al-Adha (feast of sacrifice) holidays last week, Tripoli based Libyan Interior Minister, Major General Emad Trabelsi, pointed out that the Ministry of Interior is currently monitoring suspected 394 gas stations in the western region, while»»»
Tensions rise between Romania and Russia after drone strikes apartment block
Relations between Bucharest and Moscow have deteriorated further following a Russian drone incident in the eastern Romanian city of Galați, with President Nicușor Dan warning that Romania could consider expelling Russia’s ambassador if similar incidents occur again. A drone struck the top of a»»»
Israel, Hezbollah continue to trade fire despite U.S.-brokered truce - UPI.com
A partial cease-fire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump failed to stop fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and across the Israeli border. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA June 2 (UPI) -- Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire on Tuesday, a day after U.S. President Donald»»»
FSB Blows Lid on Western Plot to Hack Russian Officials’ Phones — But Here’s the Shocker
Russia's FSB has uncovered a foreign spy operation using malware implanted on the smartphones of high-ranking Russian officials. The goal? To extract data, eavesdrop on conversations, and covertly monitor the situation. But here's what the headlines won't tell you.How the US is weaponizing the glob»»»
IRGC Warns: Any New Military Aggression Will Be Met with Different Operations
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran’s armed forces are better prepared than before and are fully ready for any future contingency, asserting that any return by the enemy to military aggression will be met with different operational approaches. Spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mo»»»
UN Chief: Vital to Keep UNIFIL in Lebanon
UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday that peacekeepers will be needed in Lebanon after the mandate of the current mission expires at year-end. Last August, the UN Security Council, under US pressure, decided to end the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on December 31,»»»
Singer Psy referred to prosecution over alleged medical law violation - UPI.com
South Korean singer Psy, seen here at the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris in 2023, was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of receiving prescription psychotropic drugs, police said Tuesday. File Photo by Yonhap Singer-rapper Psy has been referred to prosecutors on suspicions of recei»»»
Netanyahu vows to expand Israel’s occupation of Lebanon after deepest incursion in 26 years – Ya Libnan
Share: An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, as seen from the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon on May 31. Israeli officials signaled that they could seek to take direct control over more of Lebanon after crossing the Litani Ri»»»
Israeli strikes and exchanges of fire continue near Lebanon border
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from southern Lebanon as tensions persisted along the Israel-Lebanon border despite diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing hostilities. US President Donald Trump said a broader agreement involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an extension of a ceasefire with »»»
Lebanon university postpones exams after Israeli strike kills students
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s public university said on Tuesday it was postponing some examinations after two students and their father were killed while returning to south Lebanon after sitting exams a day earlier. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said a dentist from the border village of Qlayaa “was »»»
Bulgaria Pays Tribute to Revolutionary Hristo Botev, Those Fallen for Bulgaria's Freedom and Independence
Bulgaria Tuesday paid tribute to revolutionary Hristo Botev and those fallen for Bulgaria's freedom and independence. The observance marks the anniversary of Botev's heroic death following a battle against Ottoman regular troops and bashi-bazouks near Okolchitsa Peak (Western Balkan Range) on May 2»»»
Adylbek Kasymaliev inspects hospital, factory, new villages in Batken region - | 24.KG
During a two-day working visit to Batken region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited several facilities in Leilek district, including the district General Medical Practice Center, an industrial plant, and new settlements built after the border conflict. T»»»
S. Korea, U.S. wrap up 1st day of security talks on nuclear-powered submarine - UPI.com
1 of 2 | U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker (C) arrives at South Korea's foreign ministry building in Seoul on Tuesday for talks on security-related agreements. Photo by Yonhap South Korea and the United States launched new high-profile talks Tuesday to discuss the i»»»
Global Technical Systems relocates to Hermes Business Campus
The transaction was preceded by an extensive “stay versus go” analysis, during which Global Technical Systems evaluated several options for the company’s future headquarters. Following this process, the northern area of Bucharest emerged as the natural choice due to its developed infrastructure, ea»»»
Djuric, Finnish MPs discuss bilateral relations, Serbia's EU path
HELSINKI- Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with members of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Grand Committee of the Finnish parliament on Tuesday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations, Serbia's EU integration and current regional and international affairs. In the parliament building in Helsi»»»
Police Investigate Bomb Threats at Schools in Several Bulgarian Cities
The Interior Ministry told BTA that police had investigated bomb threats at schools in several cities across the country on Tuesday. Reports of planted explosive devices were sent to email addresses of schools in Plovdiv, Varna, Kardzhali, Karlovo, Asenovgrad, Blagoevgrad, Kyustendil and Razgrad. S»»»
Media Review: June 2
All media outlets report the power-holders' plans to take out new debt, remove COVID-related pension supplements and cut the per-vote subsidy for parties. The measures were presented to journalists Monday in the National Assembly by Konstantin Prodanov, Chair of the Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee o»»»