A video of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling two snakes bare-handed captured the internet’s fascination Tuesday, the latest animal encounter the US health secretary has shared publicly that has sparked intrigue and in some cases concern. Kennedy shared the clip of himself grabbing the tails of the no»»»

Samsung Electronics union members on Wednesday approved a deal with management securing massive annual bonuses after threatening a major strike, as the global artificial intelligence boom causes the South Korean chip giant's profits to soar. It means that around 78,000 employees from the company's »»»

National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova greeted Bulgarian Muslims on the occasion of Kurban Bayram at the beginning of Wednesday’s plenary session. “I would like to extend my best wishes to all Bulgarian Muslims who are celebrating one of their most significant holidays Kurban Bayram. This holiday »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar began the Dublin leg of their World Cup journey yesterday as they entered the final phase of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a friendly against Ireland marking the first stop on Al Annabi’s road to football’s biggest stage. Head coach Julen Lopetegui trimmed his pr»»»

MEXICO CITY: The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and other nationals to Mexico, where they are vulnerable to cartel violence in an unfamiliar country, a report by Human Rights Watch released Wednesday said.While Mexico has accepted these types of deportations for»»»

CARACAS: Venezuela freed eight army officers on Tuesday jailed on charges of plotting to overthrow former president Nicolas Maduro, the latest political prisoners to walk free after the autocratic leader was toppled. Venezuela has released hundreds of political prisoners since US forces captured Ma»»»

BEIJING: Oil prices pulled back from recent highs on Wednesday, erasing some of ​the previous day’s 4 percent gain as traders sought ‌clarity on complex negotiations between Iran and the US after renewed hostilities set back efforts to reopen the Strait ​of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $1.42, o»»»

1/4Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (C), arrives to Eid Al Adha prayers, at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.UAE Presidential Court2/4His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, today offered the Eid Al-Adh»»»

King Charles III on Tuesday met conservationists seeking to reduce Britain's booming population of non-native grey squirrels humanely by feeding them oral contraceptives. Grey squirrels, introduced from the United States in the 19th century, are considered an invasive species. They are now far more»»»

In a message on the occasion of the festival of Kurban Bayram, Movement for Rights and Freedoms leader Delyan Peevski said: “Today, more than ever, we need to be a community not only in name, but in humanity. Because a nation is strong not when it is divided into “us” and “them,” but when it stands»»»

The US is scrambling for tungsten needed to replenish THAAD and Patriot interceptors, as well as Tomahawk missiles burned through during the Iran war, NBC News reports. Tungsten has traditionally been in high demand for the US defense industry, primarily for armor-piercing munitions, Ruslan Dimukha»»»

“Ukraine was viewed by Western countries - primarily the United States and its NATO satellites - from the very beginning as a key testing ground for developing advanced military technologies,” Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the Institute of Law and National Security (RANEPA), tells Sputni»»»

KHAN YOUNIS, Palestinian Territories: New clothes for children, sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits, the hallmarks of the Muslim holiday, are all either unaffordable or unavailable in Gaza, casting a shadow over what is usually a time of celebration and joy.“I go to the market only to look around be»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov greeted Bulgarian Muslims on the occasion of Kurban Bayram in a Facebook post. “Let the holiday remind us how important it is to live in understanding and respect,” Borissov added. He wished those celebrating good health and happiness. “Bulgaria has always been an example»»»

Hungary’s holiday home market around Lake Balaton is experiencing a huge transformation. While prices remain sky-high in the country’s most prestigious resort towns, fresh data shows the once-booming Balaton Uplands are losing momentum, the southern shore is rapidly catching up with the north, and »»»

“On this bright day of Kurban Bayram, I extend my warmest wishes for health, peace, and prosperity to all Bulgarian Muslims,” Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in a greeting addressed to Bulgarian Muslims on the occasion of the holiday. “The holiday reminds us of the power of compassion, solidarity, »»»

In a significant move to bolster its energy sector, Egypt has announced plans to amplify its daily natural gas production by approximately 30% by the end of 2025. This strategic initiative aims to elevate production levels from the current 4.6 billion cubic feet to an impressive 6 billion cubic fee»»»

A UK-bound EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a power bank was found to be charging in a passenger's luggage, it has been revealed, according to BBC. Flight EZY2618 from Hurghada in Egypt to London Luton landed in the Italian capital on Tuesday night as a “precaution.” The airline said the c»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran, just days after insisting that his administration and Tehran had “largely negotiated” a settlement but with the negotiations still in a state of flux. As he»»»

VIENTIANE: Rescuers were “racing against time” on Wednesday to extract seven people trapped in a flooded cave for a week in Laos, a specialist diver involved in the operation said. “If all the possible safety matters can be met today, we are considering a final search dive into the last chamber to »»»

Dubai: As families across the UAE marked Eid Al Adha with prayers, gatherings, and celebrations, for some parents, this year’s festival brought an even greater reason to rejoice, the birth of their newborn babies. Hospitals across the Emirates welcomed several “Eid babies” in the early hours of the»»»

The US military attacked what it called a drug trafficking boat Tuesday in the eastern Pacific, killing one person and leaving two others stranded at sea, officials said. "One male narco-terrorist was killed during this action and there were two survivors," US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) wrote in a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received well-wishers offering Eid Al-Adha greetings at Lusail Palace on Wednesday morning following Eid prayers. Among those received by His Highness were HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Meteorology Department has forecast hot to very hot conditions across the country on Wednesday, with temperatures in Doha expected to reach 42°Celsius. In its daily weather report, the department said coastal areas would experience light dust and intermittent clouds throughout »»»

The Justice Department is suing ULCA in connection to a pro-Palestinian encampment that was erected in April 2024 during the height of Israel's war in Gaza. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 27 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors are suing the University of California, alleging civil rights»»»

A 26-year-old pregnant woman died after allegedly falling from a building in northeast Delhi’s New Mustafabad area, with police launching an investigation as family members alleged foul play and demanded justice. According to Delhi Police, officers at Dayalpur Police Station were informed on the ev»»»

The US Navy is quietly assisting commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran negotiations remain uncertain, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Citing US military officials, the newspaper said a Greek supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil was guided by the US»»»

First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMayeni JonesJohannesburg BBCRudolph is leaving South Africa after 10 years because of recent protests Ghanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 ci»»»

Doha, Qatar: Across over 700 locations in Qatar, thousands of worshippers from across the community gathered to mark the first day of Eid Al-Adha. Community members of all ages were seen gathering before sunrise, filling mosques, open-air prayer grounds, and designated prayer halls across the count»»»

Manila: A sweeping network of railways, ports, bridges, power projects and digital infrastructure across Luzon is emerging as one of the Philippines’ most ambitious economic transformation efforts in decades. At the centre of the push is the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), a trilateral initiative la»»»

By Alaa Abdelwanis Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) called on all consumers to review the value of purchase bills and remain cautious when dealing with auto companies. This warning follows several complaints that when buying cars they received invoices for less than what they actually paid. Within »»»

BY: Ahmad Abu el-Hamd The finance ministry of Egypt said that the budget deficit decreased by 7% on an annual basis from July 2016 to February 2017, according to a recent report. The decrease in the country’s deficit resulted from higher revenues by 22.6% against expenses that grew by 14.2%. Egypt’»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani performed Eid Al-Adha prayers along with citizens at Lusail prayer ground on Wednesday morning. The prayers were also attended by Personal Representative of the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani»»»

US President Donald Trump’s regular social media announcements hint at an imminent deal between the United States and Iran that would open the Strait of Hormuz, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio adding to the expectations with his comments while visiting India, but Iran has suggested that a de»»»

Plans by the United States to press on with Gaza’s rebuilding and governance in areas not controlled by Hamas offer a glimmer of hope for the people of this war-shattered territory, even though considerable challenges lie ahead. The decision comes after the international Board of Peace, headed by U»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw tests of major new weapons systems conducted by the DPRK Missile Administration and Academy of Defence Sciences on May 26, KCNA reported. The tests assessed a lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system, a 240mm guided artillery rocket with expanded ra»»»

DHARAMSALA: Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama prayed as the leader of the elected goverment of Tibetans in exile was sworn in for a second term on Wednesday. The India-based Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) — condemned by China as “nothing but a separatist political group” — is a key ins»»»

KABUL: When landlocked Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan started fighting late last year and their border crossings closed, Afghans turned to their western neighbor, Iran, for an alternate to Pakistan’s major shipping hub of Karachi. They rerouted shipments through Iran’s port of Bandar Abbas, b»»»

Buggenhout: A train traveling at high speed hit a minibus crossing a railway in Belgium on Tuesday, killing four people, including two children, and badly injuring five other children in what officials called one of the worst rail accidents in the country's history. It appeared that the minibus dro»»»

Global conflicts from South Sudan's political crisis to the United States' recent war with Iran are putting more children at risk of suffering. One humanitarian duo wants to ensure conflict-stricken children get funding for an often-overlooked need: education. Under an agreement announced Wednesday»»»

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla slammed US propaganda portraying Cuba as a threat to the United States, exposing the absurdity of Washington’s narrative. “Well, just imagine Cuba is a small island, 100,000 square kilometers and 10 million inhabitants. Based on what logic, what would»»»

Ahead of his state visit to Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin published an article titled “Russia–Kazakhstan: An Alliance in the Heart of Eurasia” in the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper, outlining key areas of bilateral partnership. Key points from Putin’s article:Putin praised Kazakhst»»»

MONGBWALU: Unlike other residents of Mongbwalu, a town at the heart of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest devastating Ebola outbreak, Laureine Sakiya believes that the blood-letting virus exists after seeing some of her neighbors die. Already suspicious of the Congolese state followi»»»

NEW DELHI: Born to landless Indian farmers, Sunil Pooniya thought a job at sea would be his ticket out of poverty. Instead his first voyage saw him diving into the ocean to escape a deadly attack driven by the Iran war. For hundreds of thousands of Indians, merchant shipping jobs are a lucrative pr»»»

Britain and its allies risk losing a conflict in cyberspace against adversaries such as Russia unless citizens, corporations and governments treat cybersecurity with much greater urgency, a UK spy chief is warning. Anne Keast-Butler, director of the communications intelligence agency GCHQ, will war»»»

This week, Parliament is expected to discuss at first reading an amendment to the budget extension law, which. envisages that, starting from July 1 this year, the minimum pension for service and old age will increase from EUR 322.37 to EUR 347.51. The purpose is to ensure that, under the conditions»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulates the Rulers of the emirates, its people, and residents on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. In a statement on X, Sheikh Mohamed said, "I congratulate my brothers, the Rulers of the Emirates, all those who call the UAE home, and Musli»»»

US Coast Guard and interagency partners intercepted a suspected drug smuggling “go-fast” vessel near Panama, seizing more than 1 ton of cocaine and detaining three suspects, officials said late on Tuesday. The Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) announced the operation, which involved the »»»

An implosion at a Washington State paper facility has killed one person and injured at least nine others. Photo courtesy Longview Fire Department/Facebook May 26 (UPI) -- Nine people remained missing Tuesday evening following an implosion at a paper manufacturing facility in Washington that killed »»»

Mumbai: Ten Indian sailors, detained in Iran in July 2025 on an oil tanker, have been released after "sustained diplomatic engagement", India's shipping authorities said late Tuesday. The sailors on the MV Harbour Phoenix were "detained, arrested and imprisoned in Iran following the vessel's interc»»»