On This Day, June 11: George Wallace tries to block integration of Univ. of Alabama - UPI.com
On June 11, 1963, for a brief moment, Gov. George Wallace blocked the enrollment of two Black students to the University of Alabama. 1 of 5 | Alabama Gov. George Wallace blocks the enrollment of two Black students to the University of Alabama on June 11, 1963. File Photo by Warren K. Leffler/U.S. N»»»
22 Countries Tell Iran to Stop Attacks ‘On Our Soil’
Twenty-two countries, including the US and European nations, have condemned what they called “lethal plots” and “malign actions” carried out by Iranian security services in Europe, North America and Australia. In a joint statement released by the US State Department on Wednesday, the countries accu»»»
KYIV BLOG: Ukraine peace deal goes back to square one at London summit
The E3 European leaders met in London over the weekend to thrash out a new formula to take to the Kremlin and end the war in Ukraine. Unfortunately, the document they produced takes us all the way back to the very beginning of the process. It leads, like before, with a demand for an unconditional c»»»
Polish-Ukrainian row over Kiev’s honoring of Nazi collaborators deepens
Vladimir Zelensky is learning that even Ukraine’s most loyal backers may no longer be willing to overlook Kiev’s glorification of Nazi-backed nationalist figures – not even in the name of jointly opposing Russia. Warsaw, whose military and logistical support remains vital to Kiev’s war effort, has »»»
US nuclear spending soars 22% in 2025, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says
US spending on nuclear weapons surged by nearly a quarter in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to findings by an anti-nuclear watchdog. In a report released on Tuesday, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) said the world’s nine nuclear-armed states spent nearly $»»»
Spy’s vanishing act spotlights Israeli intelligence in Lebanon
BEIRUT: As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut’s southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the chaos, he slipped out of his imprisonment in a Hezbollah cell and made his way to the green hills overlooking the Lebanese capital. There, in the posh diplo»»»
23 nations condemn treacherous Iranian attacks in joint statement
The United States of America, the United Kingdom, Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden condemned the lethal plotting and other malig»»»
Economic Ministerial Group reviews IMF reform programme, approves updated State Ownership Policy
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting of the Economic Ministerial Group in the New Administrative Capital to review key economic priorities, including progress under Egypt’s reform programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), inflation developments, investment reforms, »»»
EU investigates Paramount-WBD merger for Middle Eastern investment - UPI.com
The European Commission is investigating the Middle-East investment into the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 10 (UPI) -- The European Commission is investigating the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discover»»»
UN Watchdog Demands Stockpile ‘Information’ from Iran
The UN nuclear watchdog's governing board on Wednesday approved a western resolution demanding that Iran immediately provide information on its uranium stockpile and production facilities. Iran's nuclear sites have been targeted in US-Israel attacks and Iran has suspended access for International A»»»
IAEA board passes resolution demanding Iran report uranium stocks
VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation Board of Governors passed a US-backed resolution on Wednesday telling Iran to declare its remaining enriched uranium stocks and let inspectors verify them, which could complicate Washington’s talks with Tehran. The move came within hours of the US and Ir»»»
EU Demonizes Russia & Weaponizes Ukraine to Justify Costly Militarization – Expert
EU countries typically cast Russia as the enemy — using this narrative as “a foil to bring Europeans together” for costly rearmament that starves civilian industries, French geopolitical analyst Come Carpentier de Gourdon tells Sputnik. The regime in Ukraine is used as the pretext or “a casus belli»»»
European fighter jet project collapses
The long-delayed €100 billion ($116 billion) project to develop a fully European next-generation fighter jet for NATO members has been formally abandoned. Despite citing the need to counter a perceived threat from Russia and strengthen Europe’s military, France and Germany have failed to overcome y»»»
Thumbay breaks ground on landmark research centre to advance the future of medicine
Ajman: Thumbay Group today marked a major milestone in its commitment to advancing medical research and innovation with the groundbreaking of the Thumbay International Research Centre, a purpose-built, six-storey research facility in Al Jurf, Ajman. Designed to integrate scientific discovery, diagn»»»
Auchan Beer Fair returns with over 300 local and international varieties
Auchan Romania is hosting the 17th edition of its Beer Fair between 10 June and 14 July 2026, bringing together more than 300 varieties from local and international brands, including new products and limited special editions. The retailer says the event is the largest beer fair in Romanian retail. »»»
EU blacklist removal: Why Kyrgyzstan's aviation shouldn't relax yet - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has been removed from the EU aviation blacklist—for the first time in 20 years, domestic carriers have gained the right to fly to Europe. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC told 24.kg news agency what this means in practice and when to expect the first flights. Three years under monitoring Rela»»»
Early Game Ventures invests EUR 1 million in AI-powered eCommerce infrastructure startup Naratix
Romanian startup Naratix has raised a EUR 1 million seed round from Early Game Ventures to accelerate growth and expand into new markets. The company develops AI-powered infrastructure that helps online retailers and marketplaces transform raw and incomplete product information into structured, sta»»»
Spy's mysterious disappearance spotlights Israel's intelligence networks in Lebanon
As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the chaos, he slipped out of his imprisonment in a Hezbollah cell and made his way to the green hills overlooking the Lebanese capital. There, in the posh diplomatic qu»»»
On This Day, June 10: Norway surrenders to Germany in WWII - UPI.com
On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to Germany during World War II, with King Haakon and members of the government fleeing to Britain. 1 of 4 | German officers stand before Oslo's National Theater in 1940 after taking control of Norway during World War II. On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to G»»»
New boss, same dream: Brazil eye sixth crown
Doha, Qatar: Brazil made a historic move for this World Cup by appointing Carlo Ancelotti, becoming the first foreign manager to lead the Selecao in decades. The Italian has conquered Europe’s biggest leagues, winning domestic titles in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy. He stands alone as »»»
Europe's E3 leaders meet with Zelenskiy to set conditions for Ukraine peace deal with Russia in London summit
The leaders of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France and Germany emerged from Downing Street on June 7 with a joint statement that lays down five conditions to underpin any sustainable settlement to Russia's war. The list lays out the core terms of any peace deal before the G7 are due to meet at a su»»»
Three weeks, major progress says prime minister
Significant progress has been made in many important areas over the past three weeks, the prime minister said on Tuesday evening in ATV’s Straight Talk programme, assessing the period since the formation of the government. Péter Magyar stated that in the future, anyone who submits intentionally fal»»»
8 tax residency rules entrepreneurs must know before relocating to Dubai
Dubai: Dubai continues to cement its position as a top relocation hub for founders, executives, and high-net-worth individuals from Europe, North America, and Asia. The city's zero personal income tax regime is a headline attraction, yet experts warn that achieving full tax efficiency requires more»»»
FCAS project failure: 'France, Germany characterised by totally different strategic cultures'
France and Germany said on Monday they had agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between the companies involved, in a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Jeanette Süß, Research Fellow, Study Committee on Franco-G»»»
Arab, Western powers sound alarm over Iran nuclear stockpile; UN Security Council discusses sanctions
NEW YORK CITY: Arab and Western powers issued a joint warning on Tuesday over Iran’s nuclear program, in which they called on all UN member states to fully implement recently reinstated Security Council sanctions against Iran. France’s ambassador to the UN, Jerome Bonnafont, read the statement on b»»»
Arab, Western powers sound alarm over Iran nuclear stockpile; UN Security Council discusses sanctions
NEW YORK CITY: Arab and Western powers issued a joint warning on Tuesday over Iran’s nuclear program, in which they called on all UN member states to fully implement recently reinstated Security Council sanctions against Iran. France’s ambassador to the UN, Jerome Bonnafont, read the statement on b»»»
Gas stocks in EU approaching historic lows
Europe’s underground gas storage sites are filling slowly because gas is much more expensive than a year ago, prompting companies to delay purchases in hopes of lower prices. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, EU storage levels have reached 42.48%, about 14.3 percentage points below the five-y»»»
Syrian and Turkish defense ministers discuss strategic ties
LONDON: Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra met with his Turkish counterpart, Yasar Guler, in Ankara on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations between Syria and Turkiye. Abu Qasra and Guler discussed military cooperation and broader strategic ties, according to the Syrian Arab News Ag»»»
Syria takes part in dialogue session about economy and investment in country
Berlin, June 9 (SANA) Syria on Tuesday took part in a dialogue session in Berlin about opportunities of investment and economy in the country. The Charge d’affairs of the Syrian Embassy in Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, participated in a roundtable discussion on the economy and investment in Syria.»»»
METIGLA invests €6.2 million in fully automated production lines
The new production capacity includes five completely new lines dedicated to the METIGLA EDGE rectangular rainwater drainage system, covering the entire process—from gutters and downspouts to accessories and fasteners. The lines were developed entirely by the in-house R&D team and are designed to pr»»»
Péter Magyar pledged to introduce a fairer electoral system
Péter Magyar has promised a fairer and more proportionate electoral system in Parliament, responding to a question from László Toroczkai, the head of the right-radical Mi Hazánk (Our Homeland) Party. The Tisza Party maintains that the next general election should already be conducted under a more d»»»
EU Shift Into Military Bloc Will Erode Its Prosperity for Generations
Born as an economic bloc, the EU has spent the past decade evolving into a militarized union. But where does this trajectory lead? While EU leaders justify this shift by citing Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) initiative had already deepen»»»
Abramov Glacier in Kyrgyzstan may disappear by 2100, UN climate talks say - | 24.KG
The 64th session of the Subsidiary Bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has opened in Bonn, Germany, to prepare decisions for the upcoming COP31 climate conference in Turkey. Kyrgyzstan is represented at the negotiations by a delegation led by Dinara Kemelova, the Presid»»»
‘Burn for us’: The real message of US-EU ‘nuclear sharing’
There’s an old treaty that, if you have signed up to it, says that you can’t spread nuclear weapons. So, if you don’t have any nukes and you sign the treaty, you can’t get any. Simple as that. You’d think. But leave it to the West, with all its ‘values’ and ‘rules-based order’ to, you know, not rea»»»
French court tries seven Georgians over theft of rare Russian books
Seven Georgian nationals are due in court in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare works by Russian literary giants including Alexander Pushkin from prestigious French libraries, in a case prosecutors say formed part of a Europe-wide organised theft operation. Seven Georgian nationals will be trie»»»
Germany and France scrap landmark next-generation fighter jet project
France and Germany have agreed to scrap a landmark project to build a next generation fighter jet. The move is a setback for European defense cooperation at a »»»
Emirates wants daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart, with €100m annual investment pledge
Dubai: Emirates is ready to launch daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart and spend more than €100 million a year on operations if German authorities approve the services. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai airline said the proposed routes would add long-haul cap»»»
Raiffeisen Bank launches the Diaspora Package, designed for Romanians living abroad
The launch follows a study dedicated to Romanians in the Diaspora conducted by Frappe Digital, which shows that their connection to Romania remains strong: 6 out of 10 have been living abroad for over 8 years, but return to the country at least once or twice a year, mainly to visit their families. »»»
Emirates President Tim Clark has a warning for rivals moving in during the Middle East aviation crisis: “Be careful what you wish for”
Berlin: Emirates President Tim Clark said the airline will bounce back from the crisis engulfing carriers in the Middle East and that European airlines hoping to capitalise on the current weakness should watch their backs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking to jo»»»
How Dubai's Sheikh Rashid attended football's iconic 1966 World Cup final at Wembley
Dubai: The late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum attended the 1966 FIFA World Cup final between England and West Germany at Wembley Stadium in London on July 30, 1966, according to an account by a former British official documented in an oral history interview. Get updated faster and for FREE: Do»»»
China Rides AI Wave as Exports Surge Past Forecast
China's export growth accelerated in May, buoyed by robust demand for chips, autos and other high-tech goods fueling the global AI boom, providing policymakers some relief as energy price shocks from the Iran conflict weigh on broader demand. A surge in global AI investment has helped the world's t»»»
A tournament of firsts: FIFA World Cup 2026 poised to make history
Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to become the most significant edition in the tournament’s history, introducing a series of structural changes and record-setting achievements that will reshape the landscape of international football. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexic»»»
MANN-FILTER marks 85 years of innovation, sustainability and filtration excellence
Dubai: MANN-FILTER celebrates 85 years of success: it began in 1941 when Adolf Mann and Dr Erich Hummel founded what was then Filterwerk Mann & Hummel. From the very beginning, MANN-FILTER was a central component of this development, even though the trademark itself was only officially registered t»»»
IAEA Calls on Iran to Allow Inspections to Resume
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi called on Iran on Monday to “re-engage” with the agency so inspections can resume at sites the US and Israel bombed a year ago, as Washington led a push for a resolution to that effect at the agency's board. Iran still has not informed the International Atom»»»
Germany, France End Cooperation on Joint FCAS Fighter Jet Project – Reports
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to terminate a joint project to build a Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet, European media reported on Monday, citing a German government official. "President [Emmanuel] Macron and the Federal Chancellor [Fri»»»
Zelensky says he had 'positive' talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a positive conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Monday, signalling renewed efforts to advance diplomacy over the war with Russia. The call came as European leaders backed a proposed meeting between Zelensky and Vladimir P»»»
German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants
FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in.Across Europe, carmakers are in trouble due to growing Chinese competition, weak demand and a c»»»
Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme
France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperatio»»»
France to edge out Spain for World Cup glory, economists say
BENGALURU: France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation. For 160 respondents from nearly every continent, this p»»»
Egypt’s positive economic prospects highlighted by Bloomberg
Bloomberg: Direct foreign investment amounts to $9 billion within the current fiscal year Beltone: Egyptian exports jump to $52.5 billion in 2017 Bloomberg agency has intensified recently its follow-up for the Egyptian economy’s performance indicators. According to its latest report, the foreign di»»»