An Iranian-American journalist sentenced to 10 years in a notorious Tehran prison called on Washington to provide medical help for him and other US detainees, CBS News reported Friday. Reza Valizadeh, who holds both Iranian and US citizenship and worked for US-funded Persian-language Radio Farda, i»»»

President Donald Trump speaks to the press about the new East Wing next to the construction site at the White House on May 19. An appeals court will hear arguments today about why the project should be allowed to proceed. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- A federal appeals c»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told CNN that Iran was using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States. Aoun has repeatedly sought to distance Lebanon from regional conflicts and has said decisions concerning the country's sovereignty and security must be made by the Le»»»

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»»»

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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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

For decades, vaccine development has largely followed the same pattern: a dangerous virus emerges, scientists identify it, develop a vaccine and then race to keep up as the pathogen evolves. Researchers at the University of Cambridge now believe they may have found a way to turn that model on its h»»»

Washington: SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites into space as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its satellite internet network worldwide. The company stated in a press release that the Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, the US Space Force's launch site in Florida, after a brief de»»»

BEIRUT: 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 Isr»»»

Share: File : Hezbollah SG Naim Qassem Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to a full ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks and withdrawing its operatives from the area south of the Litani River in Lebanon, according to a joint statement from the U.S., Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah reje»»»

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BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric congratulated Tone Kajzer on Thursday on becoming Slovenia's new FM. "Warm congratulations to Tone Kajzer on becoming Slovenia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs. Having served together in Washington, I know firsthand his professionalism, dedication and co»»»

Berlin: Serena Williams will take part in the women's doubles at June's WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the next stop in her comeback after a near four-year absence. "Every tournament I add to my schedule right now is special, and Berlin is no exception," Williams, 44, said in a s»»»

A previously planned exercise will take place on June 6 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the area surrounding the US Embassy in Sofia's Lozenets borough, the Interior Ministry said on Friday. As a result, pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area will be temporarily restricted, while the presenc»»»

Share: US Rep Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) file photo The majority of House Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to defeat a Lebanon war powers resolution forced to the House floor by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.). Why it matters: It’s a blow to the anti-war left just one day after the House pass»»»

Singapore/ London, June 5 (SANA) Global oil and precious metals markets moved in opposite directions on Friday, with crude prices edging higher on geopolitical risks and supply concerns, while gold and other metals declined under pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar and shifting expectations over U»»»

DUBAI - UAE basketball club Dubai beat Partizan Belgrade 99-93 at home on Thursday evening to take a 1-0 lead in the playoff final series of the ABA basketball league. Dzanan Musa led the scoring for Dubai with 22 points and McKinley Wright and Mfiondu Kabengele each added 19 points. Carlick Jones »»»

London: Britain's disgraced former prince Andrew earned a private income from subletting cottages while paying a symbolic "peppercorn rent" for a mansion for over two decades, government auditors revealed Friday. The report into the royal family's residences was sparked by controversy over Andrew's»»»

Dubai: Dubai Tourist Police have honoured a taxi driver for his honesty after he returned Dh10,000 and personal belongings left behind by a tourist rushing to catch a flight at Dubai International Airport. The Dubai Tourist Police Department, part of the General Department of Criminal Investigation»»»

New York: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic suggested Thursday a global pause on building the most powerful AI systems as the latest models are beginning to show signs they could escape human control. The San Francisco-based company, which makes the Claude family of AI models, said in a rep»»»

The 20th edition of the study “Illicit cigarette and heated tobacco consumption, and oral nicotine share in Europe” analyzing the scale of the illicit cigarette trade in the European Union, conducted by KPMG LLP on behalf of Philip Morris International, shows that consumption of black-market cigare»»»

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Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon have injured and killed dozens of civilians, less than 24 hours after West Jerusalem and Beirut agreed to a US-mediated ceasefire proposal. At least eight people were killed and 15 others wounded on Thursday in a series of strikes targeting the towns »»»

This government is maintaining reform continuity while delivering results aligned with European Commission recommendations, Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov told Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath, the Ministry of Justice press service s»»»

RIYADH: The Middle East is accelerating hotel development, ending the first quarter of 2026 with a record pipeline of 717 projects totaling 177,110 rooms, up 12 percent from a year earlier. The figures were contained in a report from Lodging Econometrics, and emphasizes how, driven by ambitious nat»»»