DUBAI: Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the US to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were ongoing. More than three ​months after the US and Israel launched strikes ag»»»

Paris: Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, where Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva will meet for a place in the women's final. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men's draw, put an end to Spanish teenager Jodar's»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said on Tuesday that he will defend the free expression of magistrates' will and oppose any undue influence in the upcoming election of members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the professional quota. The statement came in response to a declaration submit»»»

British police have released bodycam footage showing officers ignoring the dying pleas of an 18-year-old stabbing victim, after his attacker falsely claimed that he had been the victim of a racist attack. Released on Monday, the footage shows officers handcuffing student Henry Nowak as he lay dying»»»

New York Attorney General Letitia James and six other state attorneys general filed suit Tuesday against the Trump administration for a deal me made with a French company to end a lease for an offshore wind farm. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- Seven Democrat-led states »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut held a meeting with representatives of the relevant ministries to discuss implementation of activities from the Reform Agenda, aimed at accelerating economic development, strengthening institutions and bringing Serbia closer to European standards. "Macut stated tha»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's negotiating team has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and insisted that any sanctions relief was tied to Tehran giving up its nuclear program. "Right now, everything that'»»»

One of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed armed groups said Tuesday it would begin putting its weapons under government control, a major step in the new government’s effort to bring armed factions that have long operated on their own under state command. Asaib Ahl al-Haq said it had formed a committe»»»

Restoring peace in the Middle East will strengthen Europe's stability, which is directly affected by disrupted supply chains and, in particular, rising energy prices resulting from the military conflict in the region, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during a meeting with Lebanon's Minister of Natio»»»

US President Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday -- and said he would also retain his existing jobs overseeing federal housing and mortgage policies. Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Bill Pulte, who also leads the mortgage»»»

Restoring peace in the Middle East will strengthen Europe's stability, which is directly affected by disrupted supply chains and, in particular, rising energy prices resulting from the military conflict in the region, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during a meeting with Lebanon's Minister of Natio»»»

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»»»

The United Nations warned Tuesday that dramatic funding cuts for aid, at a time of multiple crises, have created unparallelled gaps, leaving tens of millions going hungry. The UN's World Food Program said it was facing a 75-percent shortfall in its funding, with dire and deadly consequences. "The g»»»

SOUTHAMPTON, UK: Body camera footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage Tuesday. Eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak is heard repeatedly telling police “I can’t breathe” in the foot»»»

LONDON: The Palestine Red Crescent Society evacuated 33 patients and their 40 companions from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday so that they could receive medical treatment in Egypt. With help from the World Health Organization, the group left from the Medical Rehabilitation Hospital and traveled through t»»»

Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Bill Pulte has been tapped by President Donald Trump to take over as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Bill Pul»»»

LONDON: UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 ($472,000) over the “wholly avoidable” death of a Paralympian who was killed when equipment fell on him at a training center in London in 2017. Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was killed while preparing for the World Para Athletics Championships, which took place »»»

The 2026 edition of The World’s 50 Best Beaches list has dropped, and one of its top-ranked destinations is in the UAE. Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Beach has claimed the 19th spot on this year’s ranking. Known for its pristine tropical beauty, turquoise waters, and strong commitment to environmental conse»»»

1 of 2 | Former Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra is running to represent the Democratic Party in California's gubernatorial election in November. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- Democrats will determine who their candidates will b»»»

London: UK police released footage of a dying student falsely accused of racially abusing a Sikh man who stabbed him, sparking anger Tuesday from far-right leader Nigel Farage over police diversity policies. Farage called for an end to “anti-white prejudice” and recognition that “white lives matter»»»

In his capacity as the Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (13) of 2026, which regulates the use of cameras in documenti»»»

LONDON: A British couple ​held in Iran have lost their appeal against a 10-year prison sentence, their family said on Tuesday, adding that the pair were not allowed to attend the hearing and had little information about the proceedings. Craig and Lindsay Foreman were sentenced to 10 years in a ‌Teh»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli arms exports have reached an all-time high for the fifth consecutive year, hitting more than $19 billion in 2025 driven by missile, rocket and air defense systems, the defense ministry announced Tuesday. Israel is among the world’s leading arms exporters. Its forces have fought o»»»

Abu Dhabi: Some of the UAE's most familiar dairy products are about to get a little less sweet. Two of the most recognisable dairy brands, Al Ain Farms and Marmum Dairy, have pledged to cut added sugars by 10 to 20 per cent across a range of everyday products in time for the back-to-school season i»»»

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced Monday that the Trump administration will impose a 25% tariff on Brazil under Section 301. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- The President Donald Trump administration announced a proposed 25% tariff on several Brazilian »»»

LONDON: The UK government has let down the Palestinian people by failing to stand up to Israel or follow through with support for a two-state solution, a prominent MP with the ruling Labour Party has said. Emily Thornberry, the former shadow attorney general, said the government lacked ambition whe»»»

New Delhi: India and the US have almost concluded the first part of their new trade deal, the Indian commerce minister said, as delegations began talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. A US delegation led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch arrived in India on Mond»»»

A bill amending and supplementing the Act on Administrative Regulation of Economic Activities Associated with Oil and Petroleum Products was approved by the National Assembly's interim Committee on Budget and Finance at second reading on Tuesday. The bill aims to ensure the effective implementation»»»

Seoul: A labour union representing several thousand Samsung Electronics employees asked a court on Tuesday to nullify a bonus agreement between the South Korean tech giant and its largest union. Samsung has emerged as a key player in the fast-evolving artificial intelligence industry thanks to its »»»

RIYADH: The Ministry of Justice is participating in the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair, where it is highlighting the rapid legislative and institutional transformation of Saudi Arabia’s judicial system. The ministry is presenting the Kingdom’s experience in aligning »»»

RAMALLAH: Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas militants there, as well as more than a dozen other people. I»»»

LONDON: Liverpool are in advanced talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as they seek a replacement for Arne Slot, according to reports on Tuesday. Iraola has emerged as Liverpool’s top target to replace Slot, who was sacked on Saturday after a turbulent second season in charge. Liverp»»»

Lisbon, Portugal: Portugal on Tuesday braced for a nationwide general strike scheduled for Wednesday, as trade unions have mobilized workers across transport, healthcare, education, public administration, and industry in protest against proposed labor law reforms. The strike was called by the Gener»»»

The partnership seeks to leverage the core strengths of the two companies for the benefit of asset owners in Romania. Alive Capital offers expertise in operations, aggregation and portfolio management across Romania’s entire energy value chain, while enspired’s proprietary AI-powered trading and op»»»

Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas NaadiBBC Africa, Accra Anadolu via Getty ImagesGhanaian President John Mahama's comments came during a visit to the UK Ghana's new bill criminalising LGBTQ+ activities will u»»»

Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas militants there, as well as more than a dozen other people. In Lebanon,»»»

The decision on whether Bulgaria will join the agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine should be taken only after an analysis by the competent institutions, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova said in response to a parliamentary question from MP Atanas S»»»

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»»»

Ivanka Dineva has been reappointed as head of Bulgaria’s Executive Agency “Medical Supervision” (IAMN), replacing Dr. Atanas Atanasov, the Ministry of Health announced. The move returns Dineva to a post she previously held before being dismissed in February by acting Health Minister Mihail Okoliysk»»»

Relations between Bucharest and Moscow have deteriorated further following a Russian drone incident in the eastern Romanian city of Galați, with President Nicușor Dan warning that Romania could consider expelling Russia’s ambassador if similar incidents occur again. A drone struck the top of a»»»

PARIS: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva returned to the French Open semifinals with a 6-0 6-3 win over Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea on a rainy Tuesday to continue her run in a Roland Garros draw stripped of many big names. Now among the leading contenders for a maiden Grand Slam title with defend»»»

All media outlets report the power-holders' plans to take out new debt, remove COVID-related pension supplements and cut the per-vote subsidy for parties. The measures were presented to journalists Monday in the National Assembly by Konstantin Prodanov, Chair of the Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee o»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un honored members of Naegohyang Women's FC at an event, state media reported Tuesday. The team is seen here on May 23 after winning the AFC Women's Champions League title in Suwon, South Korea. File Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 2 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un»»»

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world when he appears for back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. The Republican form»»»

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world when he appears for back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. The Republican form»»»

Dubai: The UAE flag was proudly unfurled on the summit of Mount Everest as a Dubai-based teen became the youngest Brit to reach the world's highest peak. Gabriel Middleton climbed to the top of the Himalayan mountain aged just 17 years, one month and 28 days old, at 9:20 am on May 27. The teenager »»»

Gorenje, one of Europe’s leading home appliance manufacturers and part of Hisense Europe, celebrates the approach of one of the most anticipated moments of the European women’s handball season: the Raiffeisen Bank EHF FINAL4 2026. As Official Partner of the EHF Champions League Women, Gorenje reaff»»»

Tsoncho Ganev, MP of Vazrazhdane, on Tuesday accused the powerholders of proposing no constructive measures to address the country's problems and resorting instead to taking on new debt to cover current expenditure. On his way to a meeting of the interim Budget and Finance Committee, Ganev told jou»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) and Dubai businessman Mohamed Alabbar are among parties that have expressed preliminary interest in acquiring all or part of UAE food and consumer goods giant IFFCO, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Get updated faster and for»»»

The global insurance market is entering a phase of rapid expansion, with premiums expected to increase by 150% until 2035, amid a growing demand for protection, expansion in underserved markets and the digital innovation of the industry, according to the Deloitte study “The future of insurance 2035»»»