TENX Properties unveils Dh100B investment opportunities, shaping the future of real estate
Dubai: TENX Properties LLC has announced the launch of 10X Land Expo 2026, a landmark real estate investment platform that will bring together leading investors, developers, landowners, industry experts, and strategic partners to explore the next phase of growth in the UAE’s dynamic property sector»»»
Hatton maintains lead heading into final round at LIV Golf Andalucia; 4Aces GC make moving day surge up the leaderboard
SOTOGRANDE, SPAIN: Tyrrell Hatton keeps finding ways to get the job done. The new father carded a third-round 67 to move to 10-under par and take a two-shot lead into the final round of LIV Golf Andalucía 2026. Hatton made birdies at the first, fifth and 17th and made a handful of difficult par sav»»»
Former French first lady dies at 93: Bernadette Chirac, a 'discreet force'
Bernadette Chirac, the steel-willed former first lady of France who spent 12 years at the Élysée Palace from 1995 to 2007 beside president Jacques Chirac while building her own political power in rural Corrèze and turning a children’s hospital charity into a national institution, has died. She was »»»
Hatton, Legion XIII lead at halfway stage of LIV Golf Andalucia
SAN ROQUE: Tyrrell Hatton is looking to make a statement in his first start since becoming a father, carding a second-round 69 to move to 6-under par and take sole possession of the lead at the halfway stage at LIV Golf Andalucía 2026. The Englishman, who missed last week’s event in Korea following»»»
Australia Prosecutes Woman Accused of Enslaving Yazidi Teen in Syria
A woman accused of enslaving a Yazidi teenager in Syria would agree to wear an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet and undergo religious counseling if she were freed on bail, her lawyer told a court Friday. Zeinab Ahmad, 31, continued an application for bail in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on »»»
House committee votes to codify 'Department of War' name change - UPI.com
Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced an amendment to a defense budget bill to codify the name change of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- The House Armed Services Committee voted to codify the name change of the Depa»»»
Justice Department investigating several who have clashed with Trump - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Journalist E. Jean Carroll departs from the courthouse after the conclusion of the damages trial against Donald Trump at Manhattan Federal Court on Jan. 26, 2024. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- The Justice Department has opened investigations into multiple»»»
Microsoft to tighten human rights controls following inquiry into Israel’s use of technology
LONDON: Microsoft has said it will strengthen human rights oversight for national security agencies using its products, following an internal inquiry into how the Israeli military used its cloud technology — a relationship that deepened sharply following the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza. The te»»»
Instant POA, One Point Legal signs UAE legal services agreement
Instant POA LLC and One Point Legal Services LLC have signed a strategic collaboration agreement aimed at expanding access to power of attorney (POA), notary, document attestation and legal support services across the UAE. The agreement is designed to streamline legal and administrative processes f»»»
Hatton, Vincent share lead as Valderrama delivers opening-day test
SAN ROQUE, SPAIN: Real Club Valderrama wasted no time reminding the LIV Golf field exactly of their competitive nature. Gusty, swirling winds turned an already demanding par 71 into an even more difficult test during Thursday’s opening round of LIV Golf Andalucia. The field averaged 72.51, the hard»»»
NASA ends MAVEN mission after Mars orbiter falls silent
NASA said on Wednesday it will end its mission studying Mars' atmosphere and evolution after losing contact with its MAVEN spacecraft for six months. MAVEN, which entered Martian orbit in 2014, was designed for a one- to two-year mission but operated for more than a decade before falling silent in »»»
Two miners die after gas leak at mine in Sulyukta - | 24.KG
Two miners died following a gas release at a mine in the town of Sulyukta, Batken region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the ministry, the incident occurred on June 4 at Osor LLC mine. After the gas release, two workers remained underground. Twelve rescuers were dispatc»»»
Abu Dhabi shuts Galleria Café over repeated food safety violations
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of a café branch on Abu Dhabi Island after inspectors found repeated food safety violations that posed a risk to public health. The authority said it had issued a closure order against Galleria Café »»»
'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond'
'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond' 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEd ButlerBusiness reporter, Kono, Sierra Leone AFP via Getty ImagesDiamond miners in Sierra Leone can hunt for days on end and find none of the precious stones The rising popularity of lab-grown diam»»»
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to New Orleans battery - UPI.com
Shia Labeouf attends the photo call for "Slauson Rec" at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 18, 2025. He pleaded guilty Wednesday to three misdemeanor counts of battery in New Orleans. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty Wed»»»
Muhammad Ali’s Family Reflects on the Champion Boxer’s Legacy 10 Years After His Death
Muhammad Ali's legacy extends beyond his stinging right jab, world titles and Olympic gold medal, to the heart and compassion he showed long after he left the ring, his wife Lonnie Ali said. “He transcended boxing into every space you can imagine,” she told The Associated Press this week ahead of t»»»
Three months of paralysis: Strait of Hormuz remains a ghost route
Dubai: More than three months after conflict effectively brought commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to a standstill, the world’s most important energy chokepoint remains a shadow of its former self, with shipowners still reluctant to return despite growing talk of reopening. Despite Presid»»»
Saudi Arabia M&A activity rises to 24 deals in Q1 worth $689m
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded 24 mergers and acquisitions deals worth $689 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 4 percent annual increase in deal volume, according to Ansarada’s latest Middle East M&A Market Analysis report. The figures point to continued resilience in the Kingdom’s dealmaking m»»»
On This Day, June 2: Italy votes to become a republic - UPI.com
On June 2, 1946, in a national referendum, voters in Italy decided the country should become a republic rather than return to a monarchy. 1 of 7 | Members of the Italian armed forces are on horse outside the Chigi Palace, the official residence of the Italian prime minister in Rome, on May 13, 2023»»»
Oil prices hover near $95 as Iran conflict keeps global supplies in a chokehold — Why your fuel tank still hurts
Crude oil futures held near multi-month highs on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), with US benchmark WTI trading around $92 per barrel and international Brent near $95, as lingering fallout from the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues to disrupt critical Middle East energy flows. The elevated prices reflect pe»»»
U.S. crude exports hit record high as Gulf supplies falter
Washington, June 1 (SANA) U.S. crude oil exports rose to an unprecedented level in May, driven by increased demand from Asian and European refineries following the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that broke out on February 28, ship-tracking data showed Monday. Data from analytics firm Kepler, reported b»»»
West Asia LLC: Full Company Profile
West Asia LLC is an investment-focused company within the PJSC Gazprom structure, incorporated and tax-registered in St Petersburg. The company had remained under PJSC Gazprom Neft ownership until late February 2025. West Asia LLC’s main role is to manage overseas upstream assets. It handles admini»»»
Centenary of Marilyn Monroe: 'Just as relevant now as she was then'
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Michelle MORGAN, Marilyn Monroe biographer. Author of The Seven Year Itch, and the Birth of an Unlikely Feminist. One hundred years after the birth of Marilyn Monroe, the actress remains one of the most recognisable cultural figures of the twentieth century. Yet,»»»
Inside IС LLC Badra Petroleum, the operator of Iraq’s Badra oilfield
Badra is one of Iraq’s largest oilfields, sitting in the eastern province of Wasit. It runs on a service model: the asset belongs to the Republic of Iraq, while an international consortium handles development, production and surface facilities. On the Russian side of the consortium, International L»»»
Magomed Ankalaev set to face Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: UFC, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, is returning to the UAE capital with a light heavyweight headliner as former champion and No. 1-ranked Magomed Ankalaev takes on No. 5-ranked Khalil Rountree Jr. on Saturday, July 25, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.»»»
Dubai Taxi to expand taxi, e-hailing, limousine services in Ajman
Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AJ Industries LLC (AJI) to explore a strategic partnership aimed at expanding mobility services in the Emirate of Ajman. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The a»»»
Ronaldo’s unfinished World Cup business
Doha, Qatar: For nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has built a career defined by records, trophies and unforgettable moments. Yet despite dominating club football, one achievement still eludes him - the FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese maestro is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in »»»
Constitution River lands Qatar Prix du Jockey Club crown
Doha, Qatar: The QREC-sponsored Qatar Prix du Jockey Club, one of France’s premier Classic races for three-year-olds, was held at Chantilly yesterday. Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al-Attiyah presented the trophies following the Gr.1 contest, also known as the Fren»»»
Body of 'Alaskan Bush People' star Matthew Brown found in Washington river - UPI.com
June 1 (UPI) -- Matthew Brown, reality TV star of Alaskan Bush People, has died, authorities confirmed. He was 42. His body was located Saturday by a group of citizens conducting a search along the Okanogan River in Washington State, the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office said Sunday in a statement. »»»
Manas complex under construction in Chui region - | 24.KG
Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing, and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan Nurdan Oruntaev inspected the progress of the large-scale Manas project in the village of Dostuk in Alamedin district of Chui region. According to the ministry’s press service, construction of the national investme»»»
Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGemma HandyBusiness reporter, St John’s, Antigua WalkerswoodHot sauce producers in Jamaica are struggling with a shortage of key chilli peppers Hot pepper sauce in Caribbean cuisine is »»»
Saudi Arabia's Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Sets IPO Price Range at $2.9-$3.3 per Share
Saudi Arabia's Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Co. has set the price range for its initial public offering (IPO) at between 11 riyals ($2.9) and 12.5 riyals ($3.3) per share, and began the institutional book-building period ahead of a planned offering of 30 percent of its shares on the Saudi Exchang»»»
Russia reportedly planning to transport voters to Armenia to sway election
Russia has intensified covert efforts to undermine Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the June general election, according to Western intelligence and government officials quoted by Reuters, amid growing concern in Moscow that his re-election could cement the South Caucasus state’s sh»»»
Russia reportedly planning to transport voters to Armenia to sway election
Russia has intensified covert efforts to undermine Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the June general election, according to Western intelligence and government officials quoted by Reuters, amid growing concern in Moscow that his re-election could cement the South Caucasus state’s sh»»»
Before choosing the envoy, Washington must define its foreign policy mission – Ya Libnan
Share: Illustration: At every crossroads in history, America has faced the same choice: stand with power, or stand with the principles that made America The controversy surrounding Tom Barrack raises a larger question: Does Washington still seek to promote democracy and human rights in the Middle E»»»
Timur Turlov’s Freedom Holding Corp: From a niche broker to a global fintech player
Who is Timur Turlov? Where did his billions come from? And how did he turn a small brokerage firm into a transnational financial ecosystem? Freedom Holding Corp. is a Kazakhstan-born international fintech company listed on the Nasdaq and valued at nearly $9 billion. In recent years, the company - w»»»
Timur Turlov’s Freedom Holding Corp: From a niche broker to a global fintech player
Who is Timur Turlov? Where did his billions come from? And how did he turn a small brokerage firm into a transnational financial ecosystem? Freedom Holding Corp. is a Kazakhstan-born international fintech company listed on the Nasdaq and valued at nearly $9 billion. In recent years, the company - w»»»
AI helped a musician with Parkinson’s finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar
LONDON: Samuel Smith spent years writing songs with a guitar in his hands. Now, the London-based singer-songwriter is using artificial intelligence tools to help him continue making Americana music after Parkinson’s disease largely took away his ability to play guitar. Smith, who was diagnosed with»»»
Talor Gooch grabs lead in Korea with second round 63
BUSAN, South Korea: Talor Gooch surged into the lead at LIV Golf Korea with a 7-under 63 in the second round Friday at Asiad Country Club in Busan, South Korea. Gooch carded eight birdies — six on the front nine — and a lone bogey at the par-4 fifth hole to move to 8-under, one stroke ahead of Bry»»»
Rep. Frederica Wilson of Florida to retire from House of Representatives - UPI.com
Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., announced on Friday that she will not seek re-election for a ninth term in Congress. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 29 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D.-Fla., said she has decided not to run for what would be her ninth term in the House of Rep»»»
Over 20,000 industrial jobs created in Kyrgyzstan in two years - | 24.KG
As part of a large-scale state program, 119 industrial enterprises were commissioned in Kyrgyzstan in 2025, up from the planned 100. The Ministry of Economy and Commerce announced this while presenting the work results to journalists. According to the ministry, the successful launch of these enterp»»»
DeChambeau, Howell III, Vincent share LIV Round 1 lead in Korea
BUSAN: Crushers GC captain Bryson DeChambeau and teammate Charles Howell III battled for the individual title in LIV Golf’s first visit to Korea last year at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon, with DeChambeau finishing with two late birdies to seal the win. Although a different course and loca»»»
Robots need clothes: humanoids hit catwalk in Seoul
SEOUL: There were no naked robots in sight at a fashion show held in Seoul with a high-tech twist, where pairs of people and humanoids hit the catwalk in matching outfits. A tasselled blue Texan-style ensemble — complete with a cowboy hat for the robot — and a retro silver puffer jacket were among »»»
Ballon d’Or awards for world’s best soccer players in 2026 moves from Paris to London
LONDON: The Ballon d’Or ceremony to crown the best men’s and women’s players in soccer is moving from its traditional Paris home to London in October. The venue change for the Oct. 26 ceremony marks the 70th anniversary of the first award won by England great Stanley Matthews, co-organizers France »»»
London to host 2026 Ballon d'Or in October - organisers
Paris, France: The Ballon d'Or ceremony for 2026 will take place for the first time in London on October 26 to mark the 70th anniversary of the trophy being awarded to England's Stanley Matthews in 1956, organisers announced on Thursday. The most prestigious individual prize in football is an award»»»
BC Partners faces legal challenge over United Media sale
United Group founder Dragan Šolak and former chief executive Viktoriya Boklag have launched legal proceedings in London against private equity owner BC Partners, seeking to block the planned sale of the group’s Southeast European media assets, according to a statement on May 26. The case, filed thr»»»
UAE Lottery reveals first name of first Dh30m grand prize winner on Eid Al Adha
Dubai: The UAE Lottery has revealed the first name of the lucky resident who made history this Eid Al Adha by becoming the first-ever winner of the Dh30 million grand prize ever since the twice-weekly Lucky Day draw format was launched late last year. The lottery operator has identified the winner »»»
Canada’s Mark Carney warns Alberta against ‘Brexit-style’ separation push, calls it a “dangerous bluff”
Calls for separation in Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta have invited comparisons with Brexit from Prime Minister Mark Carney, who warned against the move and described it as a “dangerous bluff.” The western province is set to hold a public vote in October on whether to remain part of Canada o»»»
Porcelain tiles produced in Kyrgyzstan to be exported to EAEU countries - | 24.KG
As part of the Open Cabinet: Territory of Responsibility project, Finance Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Suinaliev visited Asyltash Plus LLC plant in Chui region—one of the largest ceramic tile and porcelain tile producers in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Finance, the total cost of the pr»»»
'It's blue!': Scientists discover new deep-sea octopus near Galapagos Islands
Scientists have discovered a new species of octopus nearly 1,800 metres below the water's surface near the Galapagos Islands. The team from the Charles Darwin Foundation named the “tiny” cerulean cephalopod Microeledone galapagensis because of its blue hue, which is believe»»»