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Germany—a country that initiated two world wars—is desperately searching for a way to justify its presence in the EU, Israeli expert Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik commenting on an SPD lawmakers’ proposal to add information plaques about Soviet leader Joseph Stalin’s alleged crimes at the Soviet WWII m»»»

Egypt will step up efforts to cut red tape to spur on local businesses and it expects to list as many as four state-owned firms on the stock exchange over the next 12 months, its Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh told Reuters. Planned reforms aim to streamline company format»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Internal and External Trade Jagoda Lazarevic and South Korean Minister of Trade Yeo Han-koo signed on Friday in Belgrade a joint statement marking the conclusion of talks on signing an intergovernmental agreement on a comprehensive economic partnership between the two»»»

Further steps regarding plans to design a tunnel across the Bering Strait between Russia and the United States will become clear closer to the end of the year, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries Ki»»»

Geneva: The WHO and the African Union's public health agency launched a $518-million joint plan on Friday to tackle the Ebola outbreak causing alarm in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighbours. The World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said t»»»

Dublin: Ireland on Friday barred Israel's national security minister and finance minister from entering the country over the war in Gaza. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan "has instructed immigration officers to refuse entry to Itamar Ben-Gvir - Minister for National Security of Israel, and Bezalel »»»

A report by The New York Times said that relentless drone attacks by Hezbollah “exposed cracks in Israel’s defenses,” shocked the Israeli public, and triggered an urgent search for solutions within Israel’s military and political leadership. According to the NYT report, authored by Adam Rasgon and »»»

Ireland on Friday barred Israel's national security minister and finance minister from entering the country over the war in Gaza. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan "has instructed immigration officers to refuse entry to Itamar Ben-Gvir - Minister for National Security of Israel, and Bezalel Smotrich»»»

National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Deputy Director Momchil Mavrov said in a statement on Friday that his work has always been guided by one principle: the patient and the public interest come first. "Everything else is just noise, political interpretations, and convenient suggestions," he added.»»»

Vienna: Last month's drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant was a "serious compromise of nuclear safety, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday, adding any such attack "is unacceptable, a no-go, taboo." The United Arab Emirates blamed pro-Iran militants in Ir»»»

Iran's army said Friday it had fired "warning missiles" at two US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman, forcing the vessels to leave the area, according to state media. "In continuation of operations to counter maritime misconduct and harassment, as well as the hijacking of commercial vessels and oil tan»»»

New Delhi: India’s expanding partnership with Oman offers Delhi an alternative route for crucial imports amid supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, experts said on Friday, as a free trade pact between the two countries went into effect earlier this week. Under the India-»»»

Doha: Qatar will play their final friendly match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they take on El Salvador on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The fixture represents the last opportunity for head coach Julen Lopetegui to assess his squad before the tournament gets under way»»»

Dubai: A British court has sentenced the killer of Saudi student Mohammed Al Qassim to life imprisonment, bringing to a close one of the most closely followed criminal cases involving a Saudi national in the United Kingdom. Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday ordered Chaz Corrigan, 22, to serve a min»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has filed a formal complaint with the Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of Delhi Police after its post-result services portal came under a series of coordinated cyber attacks. CBSE said the portal, launched on June 2 to provide se»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new visa suspensions and entry restrictions, as precautionary measures against the Ebola virus, effective Saturday, June 6, 2026. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and Federal Authority for Identity and »»»

A German court has ruled that calling Chancellor Friedrich Merz “lying Fritz” should be criminally prosecuted out of “public interest,” slapping the offender with a fine amounting to an average monthly salary, or more than €2,000 ($2,322). The case is just one of dozens of similar investigations la»»»

A recap for new readers: In late May 2026, Bulgarian authorities exposed a complex of 104 buildings constructed without permits in the Baba Alino locality near Varna, on land registered as forest inside a Natura 2000 zone. The investor was Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov, owner of KYB Corporati»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in Montenegro that the European Commission’s move toward an excessive deficit procedure represents a clear judgment on previous governments that aimed to maintain the 3% deficit target through what he described as “budget gymnastics.” Speaking to reporters during the»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev rejected claims that Bulgaria had manipulated data in order to qualify for eurozone membership, telling lawmakers during a parliamentary question session that there had been no falsification of information, only what he described as “accounting»»»

Lagos: Nigeria said Friday, June 5, 2026, it planned to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers. The move by Abuja comes after Ghana recently repatriated hundreds»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed Nato allies to accelerate deliveries of Patriot missile interceptors, as Ukraine’s stocks start to run dangerously low, warning that funding alone will not solve growing shortages as Russia intensifies its missile campaign against Ukrainian cities. Sp»»»

Dubai: A touching Instagram post featuring two pilot brothers and their mother has gone viral, winning praise for its emotional depiction of family pride and aviation life. The post, shared by Instagram users @captain_akshat and @supersayajingotu, captures a unique family moment where a mother trav»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev and Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Turchin, who arrived in the country on an official visit, held a bilateral meeting. The Cabinet Chairman noted that his colleague’s visit will be an important step in furthe»»»

Today, June 5, in Bishkek, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, who arrived in the country on an official visit. The head of state noted that Alexander Turchin’s visit is an important confirmation of the progressive development of Kyrgyzstan — »»»

U.N. peacekeepers and Lebanese troops were seen Friday at an entrance of the village of Dibbine, near the town of Marjayoun, after Israeli forces withdrew following intense clashes with Hezbollah fighters. The ceasefire agreement calls for Lebanon's armed forces to take control of security zones in»»»

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday proposing they jumpstart 'direct negotiations' to end the war by fixing a date to meet face-to-face. File photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cha»»»

Oil prices edged lower after Oman said operations at Mina al Fahal port were proceeding normally, following a Reuters report that oil loadings had been suspended after an explosion. Brent crude futures fell by 50 cents, or 0.53%, to $94.53 a barrel by 0915 GMT after settling down 2.84% in the previ»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Swiss Ambassador to Belgrade Anne Lugon-Moulin on Friday to discuss further strengthening of bilateral relations and implementation of joint development projects. "The Prime Minister underlined that the Cooperation Programme between Serbia and the Swiss Co»»»

Speaking to reporters before the EU-Western Balkans Summit here on Friday, Prime Minster Rumen Radev said that the causes of the current deficit lie in past policies. He expressed hope the parliamentary parties will show maturity and a constructive spirit, so that the deficit can be reduced through»»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Parliamentary Group will move draft parliamentary resolutions on the dismissal of the entire management of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), MRF Deputy Floor Leader Hamid Hamid told journalists in Parliament on Friday. Hamid said that the healthca»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump told journalists in a press conference that he thinks "progress is made" in the Lebanese-Israeli conflict. "It would be really nice if Lebanon could have some peace," Trump said. "Lebanon has been under attack for so many years and always like an underdog, and it would b»»»

Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri said Friday that the Iran-backed group would withdraw from the area south of Lebanon's Litani River if Israel pulls out and a comprehensive ceasefire is reached. "I agree to... Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in parallel with a»»»

Dubai: Rylen Anil woke up one morning to find his phone flooded with notifications. By the time the school day ended, his mum had already seen the headlines. A 16-year-old hacker had breached two of India's most high-stakes examination systems and that teenager was her son. Anil, a Class 12 CBSE st»»»

After controversy surrounding the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement announced following US-sponsored talks in Washington on Wednesday, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Friday clarified his position, saying he supports Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in parallel with»»»

DIRIYAH: The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale — enticing with groundbreaking art installations, countless canvases and tapestries, and endless stories — closed last month, but its final act is sure to also leave a sustainable mark in the world. The Studio Youth event “Upcycling Wonderground” trans»»»

Volodymyr Zelensky could soon make an official visit to Budapest, according to Ukraine’s ambassador to Hungary, in what would mark a significant milestone in the rapidly improving relationship between the two neighbouring countries. Zelensky’s Budapest visit under discussion Speaking to Hungarian m»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: Japan's World Cup squad had to twice change their training pitches in Mexico because of the poor condition of the fields, Japanese media said, in a turbulent start to preparations. Hajime Moriyasu's side initially earmarked a practice pitch belonging to Tigres UANL in Monterrey a»»»

Dubai: Vantage Markets today announced a strengthened UAE and MENA market engagement strategy, outlining a trust led regional direction focused on transparency, trader education, responsible market access and long-term participation in one of the world’s fastest evolving financial hubs. “The UAE is»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: Japan's World Cup squad had to twice change their training pitches in Mexico because of the poor condition of the fields, Japanese media said, in a turbulent start to preparations. Hajime Moriyasu's side initially earmarked a practice pitch belonging to Tigres UANL in Monterrey a»»»

TIVAT - Serbia is on the EU path, and that is its strategic goal, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in Tivat, Montenegro, on Friday. Vucic is in Tivat for the EU-Western Balkans Summit. Asked by foreign reporters about his expectations from the summit and whether Serbia was ready to get close»»»

Kathmandu: The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in a stable condition and recovering in hospital. Mountaineer Dawa Sherpa, 57, vanished in bitter condition»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in a stable condition and recovering in hospital. Mountaineer Dawa Sherpa, 57, vanished in bitter co»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s parliament speaker and Hezbollah ally ​Nabih Berri said on Friday he would agree to the withdrawal of the Iran-backed group ‌from southern ‌Lebanon ​if Israeli ‌troops ⁠simultaneously ​left territory ⁠they occupy in the country. In written comments distributed by his office, Berri»»»

Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri said Friday that the Iran-backed group would withdraw from the area south of Lebanon's Litani River if Israel pulls out and a comprehensive ceasefire is reached. "I agree to... Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in parallel with a»»»

Lebanon's judiciary has charged two anti-Hezbollah activists in absentia with inciting Israeli attacks against the Iran-backed group and sentenced them to 15 years in prison, a judicial official told AFP on Friday. It is the harshest sentence yet against activists expressing support for Israel, whi»»»

This spring, over 400,000 forest and fruit trees were planted in four districts of Kyrgyzstan as part of an FAO project to combat climate change, the organization’s press service reported. The trees were planted on an area of ​​over 500 hectares of state forest fund lands and municipal territories »»»

India produces millions of graduates every year. Degrees continue to rise.Certifications continue to grow.Coaching institutes continue to expand. Yet one challenge remains deeply rooted in the education and employability ecosystem: companies still struggle to find job-ready talent, while students c»»»

Dubai: Emirates has promoted two Emirati pilots to captain, making aviation history as the airline's first Emirati female captains and marking a significant milestone in the UAE's efforts to empower women in the aviation sector. Nearly two decades after joining Emirates as cadet pilots with dreams »»»