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 »»»

The tourism complex is being developed by the Greek company Athinaion Gi and has been classified as a strategic investment by Greek authorities. According to data from the Greek Ministry of Development, the investment amounts to 67.5 million euros. The complex includes a 5-star hotel with a capacit»»»

Dubai: Emirates has recycled more than 88 tonnes of onboard plastic waste over the past year, transforming discarded meal trays, bowls and dishes into new inflight service items as part of a Dh50 million investment in circular economy initiatives. Ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June, the Dubai»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ​been informed about an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia news outlet on Friday. “Yes, overnight we already ‌handed over (to ‌Putin) the written ​version. ‌What ⁠came ​from the ⁠media w»»»

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»»»

The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan is consistently implementing measures to modernize the energy sector and strengthen the country’s infrastructure capacity. As part of this work, 41 units of specialized equipment have been officially handed over. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Chairman of t»»»

Construction of a new school has been completed in the village of Saruu in Dzheti-Oguz district of Issyk-Kul region, the Ministry of Construction reports. The project was funded by the republican budget, with a total cost of 226 million soms. According to the design, the school will accommodate 500»»»

Doha: The issue of migrants in the European Union has always been one of the most complex issues in election debates, both in public opinion and within European parliaments. Interest in this issue has gradually increased, transforming in recent years into one of the most prominent political files, »»»

The European Commission (EC) has published its 2026 Country Report and the country-specific recommendations (CSRs) for Romania, warning that the country continues to face significant fiscal, external, competitiveness, and social vulnerabilities, despite progress made through the fiscal consolidatio»»»

Most of the 13 US treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from ​the hospitals said this week. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resul»»»

Snowfall has been recorded in At-Bashy district of Naryn region. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, snow cover in some pasture areas has reached up to 20 centimeters in depth. Unusual weather conditions for early June have been recorded on the district’s high-altitude pastures. Due »»»

The World Cup’s first whistle will sound June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, kicking off a summer-long spectacle that will stretch across three countries and draw a global audience. For the grass they’ll play on, it all started years earlier in North Carolina. Or Colorado. Or Canada. Or which»»»

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Most of the 13 US treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from the hospitals said this week. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has result»»»

The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has begun an investigation into the Boeing 787 jetliner whose nose gear collapsed on Thursday at a gate at Frankfurt airport, according to a BFU spokesperson. An interim report is expected in about eight weeks, and the final report »»»

TIVAT, - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is attending the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, said on Friday he had had an important meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, French President Emanuel Macron and Ger»»»

Approached by journalists here on Friday, Minister of Regional Development and Public Works Ivan Shishkov commented that the "assemblage in Varna assembled an illegal city there." He was referring to the the controversial large-scale construction in Varna's Baba Alino area. According to Shishkov, V»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev said on Friday that DB is submitting a request for the dismissal of National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Deputy Governor Momchil Mavrov, who, according to media reports, is one of the symbols of corrupt practices in Bulgaria's healthcare system. Commentin»»»

MOSCOW: ‌Five Azerbaijani citizens were killed and three others injured in ​attacks on two cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday. Responding to a question about the vessels ‌hit in ‌Taganrog Bay, the ​ministry ‌said ⁠the ​crews included ⁠25 Azerbaijani citiz»»»

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Tunis, June 5 (TAP) – Tunisia's economic growth is projected to slow from 2.5% in 2025 to 2.2% in 2026, before remaining stable at that rate in 2027, according to the latest Regional Economic Prospects report released by the European Bank for...»»»

ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed about Vladimir Zelensky's letter, which was published in the evening of June 4, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "He was informed," Peskov said, answering a relevant question.On Thursday, Zelensky published an o»»»

Hungary has introduced an immediate restriction affecting foreign workers, banning the recruitment of new guest workers from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia through a fast-track employment procedure. The announcement was made during Thursday’s government press briefing, where officials outline»»»

Geneva: The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months. "The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is severe and deteriorating," the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said i»»»

BARCELONA: Pope Leo XIV is delving into the hotly contested issue of migration by visiting two flashpoints — Spain’s Canary Islands in the Atlantic next week, and Italy’s Lampedusa island in the Mediterranean in early July.These rocky, remote outposts of Europe have struggled with the arrival of te»»»

DUBAI: Superdrug has removed Israeli skincare brand Ahava from its online marketplace after being shown images allegedly linking the company to activities at an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, according to a report by Sky News. The UK’s second-largest beauty and health retailer confir»»»

Kyrgyzstan has put a new system for organizing the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages up for public discussion. Authorities are proposing to fully digitalize the pilgrimage process, make the allocation of places more transparent, and strengthen control over the spending of pilgrims’ funds. The draft stipul»»»

Singapore: Oil prices rose today amid continuing tensions in the Middle East and limited traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures climbed 33 cents, or 0.35 percent, to $95.36 a barrel, after falling 2.84 percent in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures incr»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued 4,504 fines for overtaking on the hard shoulder since the beginning of the year, highlighting the dangerous traffic violation that endangers road users and hampers the movement of emergency vehicles responding to incidents. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director»»»

World food prices slipped in May from a revised April level, with vegetable oil prices falling for the first time this year while cereals and sugar jumped, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which measures changes in a basket of globally t»»»

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia Agadez governorate/FacebookThe victims were buried in mass graves by the rescue team dispatched to the area At least 49 people have died of thirst in a remote part o»»»

The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office (SCPO) has taken steps for former Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) chief executive Stoyan Mavrodiev to be extradited to this country, SCPO Spokesperson Desislava Petrova told reporters on Friday. Petrova confirmed Mavrodiev's June 3 arrest in Serbia. Mavrodiev is »»»

Share: n a statement, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Lebanese file is somewhat distinct, yet it remains linked to Iran; he expressed his belief that developments regarding Lebanon are imminent and that progress has already been achieved. In a separate remark, Trump noted that he has»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has become a signatory of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action Framework, formalising its long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action on World Environment Day. The framework, which »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists against sudden swerving and unsafe lane changes after releasing dramatic footage showing a series of serious traffic accidents caused by reckless driving behaviour. The videos, published by Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters in cooperation with t»»»

Assistant Foreign Minister for International, Multilateral, and Bilateral Development Cooperation Ambassador Khaled Anis discussed with a delegation from the South Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), affiliated with the Export-Import Bank of Korea, ways to boost economic and develo»»»

TOLUCA - The Serbia men's national football team lost 5-1 to Mexico away in a friendly match early on Friday. In front of 30,000 spectators in Toluca, Serbia took the lead through Petar Stanic in the 19th minute, but Johan Vasquez (34 min), Stefan Bukinac (45+2 min OG), Raul Jimenez (57 min), Adem »»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3759 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»

Romania’s fourth PNRR payment request has received a favourable opinion from the EU’s Economic and Financial Committee, bringing the country one step closer to receiving the funds. The payment will be formally authorised after the final comitology stage under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, a»»»

Gulf stock markets lost an estimated $24 billion in market value during May, reducing the combined capitalization of regional exchanges to approximately $4.08 trillion, according to a CNBC Arabia survey. While the decline represents only about 0.6% of total Gulf market capitalization, it reflects p»»»

WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration crackdown, handing the president a major victory on one of his signature issues after months of bitter fighting over deportations and border enforcement.The bill, which would fund Immigratio»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale transaction value climbed to SR14.38 billion ($3.83 billion) in the week ending May 30, up 0.8 percent from the previous week, as a surge in hospitality and apparel spending during the Eid Al-Adha holiday. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank»»»

Seoul: The head of South Korea's election commission resigned Friday, hours after riot police cleared protesters from a Seoul polling station following a near two-day blockade sparked by a ballot shortage during local elections. Wednesday's election was the first nationwide vote since President Lee»»»