Defending champion Gauff eliminated from French Open by Potapova
PARIS: Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff lost in three sets to Austrian Anastasia Potapova to end to her Roland Garros title defense on Saturday. The fourth seed was defeated in the third round 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 by the 28th seed after being a break up in the deciding set. “I think I’ve had»»»
Russia and India Discuss Su-57E Stealth Fighter Licensing
Russia and India are holding consultations on organizing the production of fifth‑generation Su‑57E fighter jets on Indian soil during the international security forum in Moscow. Over 60 years of collaboration, India has mastered licensed production of Su-30MKI jets, T-90S tanks, AK-203 rifles, AK-6»»»
Austrian protest shuts key European highway
MATREI AM BRENNER, Austria: Thousands of Austrians protesting against noise and pollution blocked a key European highway linking Germany and Italy on Saturday, but widely feared traffic chaos was averted. Protesters gathered on a stretch of the Brenner Pass road that crosses the Alps into Italy. Co»»»
Austrian protest shuts key European highway
Matrei am Brenner, Austria: Thousands of Austrians protesting against noise and pollution blocked a key European highway linking Germany and Italy on Saturday, but widely feared traffic chaos was averted. Protesters gathered on a stretch of the Brenner Pass road that crosses the Alps into Italy. Co»»»
US expels new group of West Africans to Ghana, lawyer says
Accra, Ghana: Another group of West Africans has been sent to Ghana by the United States, including at least one with deportation protections, a lawyer involved with the case told AFP Saturday. US President Donald Trump has pursued a vast immigration crackdown, including the deportation of people w»»»
Neocolonialism’s Destructive Grip
Western countries are trying to cling to their dominance through neocolonial methods while turning a blind eye to the emergence of a multipolar world. Leaders from many nations have stressed that neocolonialism has no place in a multipolar order, because it contradicts the principles of equality, s»»»
2 soccer players and a betting agent receive prison terms for match-fixing in Hong Kong
HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court has sentenced two soccer players and a betting agent to up to 17 months in prison for bribery, match-fixing and illegal gambling in a prominent sports scandal. The two players, Brian Fok and Luciano Silva Da Silva, and the betting agent, Waheed Mohammad, schemed to fix »»»
Driver falls asleep in middle of intersection, court issues fine and ban
Dubai: A driver who fell asleep at the wheel after stopping his car in the middle of a busy intersection in Dubai's Naif district has been fined Dh5,000 and banned from driving for three months after authorities found he was under the influence of alcohol. The case, according to Emarat Al Youm, beg»»»
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery Makumeno,BBC Africa in Bunia, eastern DR CongoandJaroslav Lukiv Anadolu via Getty ImagesDR Congo is the epicentre of the outbreak though a few cases have been dete»»»
Ousted regional leader’s loyalists and army clash in Somali city
MOGADISHU: Fighters loyal to an ousted state leader in southern Somalia clashed with troops on Saturday in the city of Baidoa, resulting in several casualties, witnesses and security sources said. The fighting, in the main city of Somalia’s South West State, followed the army’s ouster in March of t»»»
Tens of Thousands March in Support of Türkiye’s Deposed Opposition Leader
Tens of thousands of supporters of the deposed leader of Türkiye’s main opposition party marched through central Ankara on Saturday. Ozgur Ozel was removed from his post at the head of the Republican People’s Party, or CHP, by court order on May 21. Many people consider the ruling to be a political»»»
Canada’s Broader Citizenship Rules Draw Strong American Interest, Data Shows
While US-Canadian relations have frayed under US President Donald Trump, data on Canadian citizenship approvals under recently widened rules suggests many Americans would welcome the chance to become Canadian. Under the new rules, which allow more descendants of Canadians to claim citizenship compa»»»
Turkiye opposition party hosts rival events
ANKARA: Turkiye’s main opposition CHP was thrown into fresh disarray Saturday as court-installed leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu made his first visit to party headquarters since a controversial court ruling scrapped a 2023 party primary. Ozgur Ozel, the CHP leader ousted by the May 21 decision, called fo»»»
Sabalenka quells Kasatkina to march on at French Open
Paris: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her pursuit of a first French Open title by easing past Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 7-5 in the French Open third round on Saturday. The Belarusian top seed ripped through the first set in 29 minutes. Sabalenka let her momentum drift at the start of the second se»»»
Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany
MediaGermanyFilm funding bill to support blockbusters made in GermanyMarcel FürstenauThe German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a 'global player' in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandatory investments in the film industry.»»»
Qatar's volleyball squad punches ticket to Ostrava quarterfinals in dominant
Prague: The Qatari beach volleyball squad, composed of the duo Sherif Younes and Ahmed Tijan, continued strong performances at the Ostrava Beach Volleyball World Tour stop in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in what can be described as a victory lap, securing qualification to the quarterfinal stage on meri»»»
Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam’s top leader says
SINGAPORE: Strong relations between Vietnam and its giant neighbor and territorial rival China would benefit regional peace and security, although ties with the US were also important, Vietnam’s top leader has said. “We do not pick sides,” Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam told»»»
Turkiye opposition party hosts rival events
Ankara: Turkiye's main opposition CHP was thrown into fresh disarray Saturday as court-installed leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu made his first visit to party headquarters since a controversial court ruling scrapped a 2023 party primary. Ozgur Ozel, the CHP leader ousted by the May 21 decision, called fo»»»
Emirati and Polish artists reinterpret folktales as Sharjah sparks cross-continent creativity
Warsaw: Old folktales from across two continents came back to life with a twist thanks to a partnership between Emirati and Polish artists. The Polish version of Folktales Reimagined sees old stories from the UAE and Poland interpreted by artists from their opposite country, adding a new dimension »»»
Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open run
Paris, France: Naomi Osaka continued to shine in the City of Light as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, in the French Open third round on Saturday. On Court Suzanne Lenglen, the Japanese star once again made an eye-catching entry, wearing a gold jacket and a voluminous»»»
Canada’s broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows
TORONTO: While US-Canadian relations have frayed under US President Donald Trump, data on Canadian citizenship approvals under recently widened rules suggests many Americans would welcome the chance to become Canadian. Under the new rules, which allow more descendants of Canadians to claim citizens»»»
Bulgaria Creates New Anti-Corruption Body, DPS Stands Alone in Opposition
Bulgaria's Parliament has given final approval to legislation establishing a new Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), a move backed by all parliamentary groups except Delyan Peevski’s DPS. The vote comes less than four months after lawmakers dismantled the previous anti-corruption body, a decision ini»»»
Bulgaria's Role in Trump's Board of Peace Unclear as Funding Promises Fall Short
Four months after the establishment of the Board of Peace, an international body launched under the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump, none of the billions of dollars pledged by participating countries has reportedly reached the organization, according to information published by the Financ»»»
Sabalenka and Osaka seek French Open wins to create style clash
Paris, France: For the women stars, whose dress sense has drawn as much attention as their playing style, the French Open fashion spotlight moves Saturday to the court named after the embodiment of tennis chic, Suzanne Lenglen. On the men's side, 17-year-old Moise Kouame will try to prolong his whi»»»
French intellectual and inventor of 'cinema verité' Edgar Morin dies at 104
French intellectual Edgar Morin has died at the age of 104, his wife said Saturday. The World War II Resistance member dedicated his life to promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance. Outside of France he was best known as the inventor of "cinema verité" for his 1961 doc»»»
Export of strong alcohol from Kyrgyzstan more than triples - | 24.KG
In Kyrgyzstan, the total foreign trade turnover of alcoholic beverages amounted to 1,412.5 billion soms ($16.15 million) in January—March 2026. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, imports continue to significantly dominate the structure of this market, similar to the non-alco»»»
Malta holds parliamentary elections ruling Labour party looks set to win
Parliamentary elections in Malta began on Saturday as voters cast their ballots in elections likely to secure a record-setting fourth term for the Labour government, according to opinion polls, despite concerns about over-construction and corruption in the tiny Mediterranean nation. Preli»»»
A growing Balkan bloc objects to Ukraine's accelerated EU membership
For the last few years former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have also opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join the European Union quickly. Until now their leaders have »»»
A growing Balkan bloc objects to Ukraine's accelerated EU membership
For the last few years former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have also opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join the European Union quickly. Until now their leaders have »»»
China's top diplomat says Canada ties 'fully restored'
Beijing: China's top diplomat said during a trip to Ottawa that high-level political and security talks with Canada would resume, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Saturday, in a further sign of improving ties. The relationship has warmed in recent months even as Ottawa's ties with traditional all»»»
'It's unfair you can't do everything here': Education comes with exile in Martinique
Every year, 45 percent of university-bound students from France's overseas territories leave their island to pursue higher education. From Réunion to Guadeloupe, brain drain keeps growing, driven by a lack of opportunity. Nowhere is this more acute than in Martinique, which is on track to become Fr»»»
Ivan Kostov Backs Andrey Gyurov for President of Bulgaria, Calls Democratic Community “Vanguard of Society”
Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Ivan Kostov publicly endorsed Andrey Gyurov as his preferred presidential candidate from what he described as Bulgaria’s democratic community ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. Speaking to Bulgarian National Television, Kostov praised Gyurov’s performance »»»
Top US and Cuban Military Officers Meet at Guantanamo Bay
Senior US and Cuban military officers met on Friday at Guantanamo Bay, the US base on the communist island, as relations between the two countries deteriorate over President Donald Trump's threatened takeover. US General Francis Donovan met with Cuban General Roberto Legra Sotolongo "for a brief ex»»»
On This Day, May 30: Donald Trump guilty of 34 felony counts in Stormy Daniels case - UPI.com
On May 30, 2024, former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts against him in his New York hush-money trial involving actor Stormy Daniels. 1 of 4 | Former President Donald Trump exits the courtroom after hearing the verdict in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court»»»
Judge blocks Kennedy Center closure, orders Trump name removed
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations - the latest legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave his personal mark on the landscape of the n»»»
Iraq Awaits Zaidi’s First Move on Disarmament of Factions
Iraqi sources said on Friday that the prime minister’s office is preparing intensive consultations after Eid al-Adha as part of a plan to “reorganize the file of armed factions” and confine weapons to the state, as early moves emerge to dismantle the factions and merge them into official institutio»»»
Ruble Ranks in Top-3 Strongest Currencies Against Dollar in May
The Russian ruble appreciated 4.9% against the US dollar in May, making it the second-best performing currency among global peers, according to Sputnik analysis of exchange data. The ruble has demonstrated the largest positive exchange rate dynamics against the US dollar among all global currencies»»»
Bondi refuses to answer questions on Trump role in Epstein files release
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Friday on President Donald Trump's involvement in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files as she defended the Trump administration's actions before House lawmakers scrutinizing the process. Bondi, who spent roughly four hours on Ca»»»
BTA to Showcase Internship Programmes at Bulgaria Across Five Oceans Forum
BTA will present its internship programmes with its own information stand at the Bulgaria across Five Oceans career forum, organized by the Bulgaria Wants You platform and taking place on Friday at Inter Expo Center in Sofia. A key focus of BTA’s presentation will be its School of BTA internship an»»»
Bulgaria's Radev Hits Record 56% Trust as Survey Shows Strong Demand for Anti-Corruption Reform
A new Market Links survey commissioned by bTV shows President Rumen Radev with a record 56% level of public trust, positioning him as the only political figure with a positive balance between trust and distrust, at 56% versus 22%. The poll presents him as a broadly unifying figure in a political en»»»
Pentagon Chief Says US Seeks 'Stable Equilibrium' with China in Asia
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defense forum on Saturday, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the United States sought a "stable equilibrium" in Asia. Hegseth's headline speech at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which bri»»»
US and Iran Standoff at Sea: A Test of ‘Who Will Blink First’
Naval blockades, military history has shown, require patience. That is not the leading attribute of the officials in Washington. “So when President Trump imposed a blockade of Iranian ports in April, the quick result he was looking for — a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic — w»»»
Bulgaria Tops Europe for Highest Net Income From a €100,000 SalaryOpinions
Bulgaria ranks first in Europe when it comes to how much of a 100,000-euro annual salary employees actually keep after taxes and social security deductions, according to a comparative analysis covering 31 European countries. The study examined net income levels across all EU member states, along wi»»»
Resi4Rent closes record €575mn Polish institutional rental portfolio sale
Polish developer Echo Investment said on May 27 its subsidiary Resi4Rent has completed the sale of 18 residential rental projects for over PLN2.437bn (€575mn), marking the largest transaction in Poland's institutional Private Rented Sector (PRS). The portfolio of 5,322 units across Warsaw, Kraków, »»»
Poland signs first SAFE defence contracts worth PLN100bn
Poland is signing its first 40 contracts under the European Union’s SAFE defence programme, with agreements worth PLN100bn (€23.66bn), Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on May 28. Under SAFE, Poland may receive up to €43.7bn, or more than PLN180bn, in low-interest loans for arms purchases. After sign»»»
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»»»
Niger backs Global Atomic’s Dasa uranium project amid talks with Algeria to establish export corridor
Canada-based uranium developer Global Atomic Corporation (TSX: GLO, OTCQX: GLATF, FRANKFURT: G12) said it had secured renewed political backing from Niger’s military-led government for the Dasa uranium project, as the West African state seeks to strengthen mining investment and expand trade links f»»»
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»»»
US designates Brazilian crime groups as terrorist organisations
The United States on Thursday designated two of Brazil’s most powerful criminal organisations, the Red Command and First Capital Command, as terrorist organisations, escalating tensions with Brasilia, which strongly opposes the move. US officials said the groups operate transnational criminal »»»
US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
WASHINGTON: The top US commander in Latin America met with Cuban military leaders on Friday in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the US Navy base in Guantanamo Bay, the latest official to visit the island nation as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on its leaders. Trump»»»