LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA career
LOS ANGELES: LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, will return for an unprecedented 24th season but not with the Los Angeles Lakers. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss thanked James in a statement for his eight years with the club, confirming multiple media reports that the 41-year-old superstar h»»»
Erdogan rejects Israel’s Armenian genocide move and points to Gaza deaths
ANKARA, Turkiye: Turkiye’s president on Tuesday dismissed an Israeli proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide, and turned the accusation back at Israel by pointing at the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was »»»
Focus - Poland recognises same-sex marriages, sees rush for weddings organised abroad
Poland is one of the most restrictive countries in Europe for LGBT rights. Neither marriages nor civil partnerships for same-sex couples are legal there. But as of late May, Poland has legalised the recognition of same-sex marriages performed in third countries. The change comes after the European »»»
‘Too bad for US’: Trump criticises birthright ruling, urges action
Washington: US President Donald Trump criticised a Supreme Court ruling that rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, urging the Republican-controlled Congress to pursue legislation instead. "The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our Country, but we c»»»
Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign finance limits - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down limits on the amount of money a political party committee can spend in coordination with a candidate. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down federal limits on the amount of money a pol»»»
Bulgarian IT Association Urges Innovation Ministry to Open Dialogue with ICT Sector
The Bulgarian Association of Information Technologies (BAIT) has called on the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation to initiate an open dialogue with the ICT sector and has expressed concern over the expanding role of Information Services AD, Bulgaria's National System Integrator, in t»»»
Real Madrid’s Mendy to stand trial after dog attacked teenager
MADRID: Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will stand trial after one of his dogs allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs after escaping from his property, according to Spanish reports on Tuesday. The private prosecution is asking for a six-month prison sentence to be issued for causing in»»»
Saudi Arabia reaffirms status as a top UNRWA donor, warns funding gap threatens agency’s mandate
UNITED NATIONS: Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its position as one of the largest donors to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, revealing that it has provided $835 million in development and humanitarian assistance through the agency over the years. It came as member st»»»
Israel-Bound Passenger Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Burgas after Hijack Alert Error
A passenger flight bound for Israel made an emergency landing at Burgas Airport (on the Black Sea) on Tuesday after a false hijack alert from its faulty transponder. In a press release, the Bulgarian Transport and Communications Ministry identified the civil aircraft as an Airbus A320 operating fro»»»
Lawyer Milen Shopov Elected by Supreme Bar Council as Anti-Corruption Commission Member
Lawyer Milen Shopov of the Sofia Bar Association was elected by the Supreme Bar Council as a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Council said in a press release on Tuesday. Shopov and Milena Kalcheva took part in the selection procedure, with both candidates appearing before the Supreme B»»»
Ancelotti hails Brazil’s patience after late Japan comeback
DOHA: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti credited patience, tactical discipline and belief after his side produced a late comeback to defeat Japan 2-1 and book its place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The five-time world champions were pushed to the limit by a determined Japanese sid»»»
Supreme Court: States can ban transgender girls from girls' sports - UPI.com
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld states' rights to ban transgender girls from girls' sports Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states can ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports at publicly funded schools. Just»»»
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. cites hospitalization for depression for 4-month absence - UPI.com
Rep. Tom Kean, R-N.J., lasted voted on Capitol Hill in early March. File Photo courtesy of Congress June 30 (UPI) -- Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., said Tuesday he was hospitalized with depression, a diagnosis that kept him off Capitol Hill for nearly four months without explanation. He made the announ»»»
US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in women's school sports
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports, delivering a major victory to conservatives in one of the country's most fiercely contested culture wars. The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for states to »»»
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting US President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States temporarily or without legal documents are not American citizens. The US Supreme Court»»»
Chile faces mining labor shortage amid investment boom - UPI.com
Chile will need to add nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade to support a planned $104.549 billion mining investment pipeline. File Photo by Sebastian Padilla/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- Chile will need to add nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade to support a pla»»»
Colorado primaries to see closely watched contests - UPI.com
Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., faces a primary challenge in Tuesdays elections in his state. File Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- Colorado voters must turn in their ballots by 7 p.m. MDT Tuesday in the state's primary elections to have their vote count in several hotly c»»»
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
WASHINGTON: A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a lon»»»
New passport fees announced for Indian expats in UAE from July 1
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, and the Consulate General of India, Dubai, have officially announced the revised fee structure for passport and related services, effective July 1, 2026. The new rates announced on Tuesday will apply uniformly across the Embassy, the Consulate and »»»
Supreme Court rejects Trump's effort to ban birthright citizenship - UPI.com
News anchors are seen outside the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., as the court releases their final opinions before summer recess on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt»»»
Australia holds West Indies to 125-7 in World Cup semi-final
London: Australia restricted the West Indies to 125-7 in their Women's World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Tuesday. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews top-scored with 30 but her side were derailed by a collapse that saw four wickets lost for 12 runs in 17 balls as they tamely slumped to 59-4 after»»»
Is Europe approaching a strategic turning point? New Al-Habtoor Research Center report explores three possible futures by 2040
As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»
Is Europe approaching a strategic turning point? New Al-Habtoor Research Center report explores three possible futures by 2040
As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»
President Nominates Pavel Gaydarov for Anti-Corruption Commission Member
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has nominated Pavel Todorov Gaydarov for member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the presidential Press Secretariat said on Tuesday. Non-profit legal persons, the Supreme Bar Council, higher educational establishments and research organizations have seven days af»»»
Starovic, Austria's Bauer discuss Serbia's EU integration process, reform agenda
VIENNA - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic met on Tuesday in Vienna with Austrian Minister for Europe, Integration and Family Claudia Bauer to discuss Serbia’s progress in the EU integration process, implementation of a reform agenda and current affairs in the EU accession p»»»
From chats to charges: WhatsApp messages land users in UAE courts
An angry message sent in seconds on WhatsApp can escalate into a costly legal dispute, leading to substantial fines, compensation orders, and in some cases additional penalties extending well beyond the digital sphere. As instant messaging platforms and social media applications become deeply embed»»»
Media watchdog CPJ reviews Gaza journalist death toll amid Hamas obituaries row, internal dispute
LONDON: The Committee to Protect Journalists has announced a review of its database of journalists killed in Gaza after finding that some listed individuals had been identified as Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad combatants — a decision that has drawn criticism and exposed divisions within the or»»»
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's birthright citizenship order
Washington: In a major blow to President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down his executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship, ruling that the Constitution guarantees American citizenship to children born in the United States regardless of their parents' immigration»»»
‘Waiting like torture’: Turks despair as Schengen visa delays mount
ISTANBUL: Outside the EU’s visa application center in an Istanbul shopping mall, a large crowd waits patiently, clutching thick folders and scanning lists of required documents one last time, their anxiety palpable as they await the security guard’s call. With top European Union officials in Ankara»»»
King Faisal Hospital in Madinah delivers 23,443 treatment sessions for cancer patients in 2025
RIYADH: The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Madinah delivered 23,443 chemotherapy sessions in 2025, increasing its treatment capacity by 27 percent from 2024 as part of its long-term mission to provide world-class healthcare in the Kingdom. The Madinah branch opened in 2021, »»»
Atletico sign Grimaldo from Leverkusen
Madrid: Atletico Madrid have signed Spain defender Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen, the La Liga side said on Tuesday, for a reported fee of 20 million euros ($23 million). "(Grimaldo) has signed for our club until June 30, 2030," said Atletico in a statement. "A versatile left-back who can»»»
President Appoints Pavel Gaydarov to Anti-Corruption Commission
President Iliana Iotova has appointed Pavel Todorov Gaydarov as a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the presidential press service said on Tuesday. Gaydarov was born on April 1, 1979. In 2003, he graduated in Law from the University of National and World Economy. In 2005, he also obtained a»»»
Public Figures Slam Planned Closure of Secret Police Files Committee, Call it "Defence of Oligarchic Model"
Closing the secret police files committee would deprive the public of its right to transparency, public figures behind the 2006 Clean Voices campaign, which led to the declassification of communist-era State Security documents, said at a press conference at the BTA National Press Club on Tuesday. T»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi stocks edge higher as TASI closes up
RIYADH: The Saudi Exchange’s benchmark TASI edged up 0.07 percent, gaining 7.77 points to close at 10,799.92 on Tuesday. The MSCI Tadawul 30 Index inched up 0.01 percent, adding 0.10 points to close at 1,436.43, while the Nomu Parallel Market Index slipped 0.08 percent, losing 17.67 points to end a»»»
Iraq judiciary seizes over $14m in anti-graft campaign
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s judiciary said on Monday it seized over $14 million from an oil official who was arrested a day earlier, along with others, as part of a government-led anti-corruption campaign.Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council said “initial investigations” into deputy oil minister for distribution af»»»
Germany reaffirms support for Syria’s recovery at Hamburg conference
Hamburg, June 30 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Kabawat and German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali-Radovan took part in a panel discussion at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference on Tuesday titled “Advancing Stability, Resilience and »»»
Etihad Rail's Dubai station could link directly with Dubai Metro
Dubai: Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger journey, officially launching the UAE's national passenger train network and one of the most notable details to emerge isn't about the trains themselves, but about what happens before and after passengers step aboard. The new Dubai station, openi»»»
Iraq discovers billions in cash and gold hidden in plastic water bottles in Tikrit as anti-corruption raids expand
Dubai: Iraqi authorities have reportedly discovered billions of Iraqi dinars in cash and large quantities of gold concealed inside plastic containers at a house in Tikrit, as the country presses ahead with one of its largest anti-corruption crackdowns in recent years. According to Iraqi media repor»»»
South Africa deploys police, foreigners brace for violence as anti-immigrant protests begin
Shops shuttered, workers stayed home and police fanned out across South Africa on Tuesday as fears mounted that planned anti-immigrant protests would descend into violence. Thousands of foreigners already fled ahead of the unauthorised June 30 "deadline" set by anti-immigrant groups for all migrant»»»
Indonesian court sentences founder of Asian super-app Gojek to 10 years in jail
JAKARTA: An Indonesian court ruled on Tuesday that one of the country’s leading tech entrepreneurs, Nadiem Makarim, was guilty of corruption during his tenure as education minister and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. The Jakarta Corruption Court also fined Nadiem, who served as education minis»»»
Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return
London: Serena Williams will return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when the American legend steps onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, while Iga Swiatek starts her title defence. French Open champion Alexander Zverev also gets his campaign under way, bidding to put his pre»»»
Defense Ministry unveils plans to revamp national service
Tunis, June 30-(TAP)-The Ministry of National Defense announced that work on a draft law to revise Tunisia’s national service system has reached an advanced stage. The reform aims to modernize the current framework and make it more appealing to...»»»
World Bank Warns Bulgaria Must Rethink Growth Model or Face Sharp Economic SlowdownOpinions
The World Bank has warned that Bulgaria must overhaul its current growth model if it wants to maintain economic convergence with the rest of the European Union, arguing that the country's traditional drivers of development are losing momentum. Experts presenting the institution's latest analysis in»»»
Bulgaria Reaches Deal with Litasco to Restore Full Oil Supplies to Lukoil RefineryOpinions
The Bulgarian government and Litasco have reached an agreement that will allow Lukoil Neftochim Burgas to resume purchasing crude oil from all contractors registered in Switzerland starting July 1, marking what officials described as a significant step toward stabilizing the country's largest refin»»»
DHS secretary celebrates Iran’s exit from World Cup with ‘happy dance’
WASHINGTON: US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran’s elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a “happy dance,” Sports Business Journal reported on Monday. The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all three of thei»»»
Hamas Delegation Arrives in Cairo to Discuss Gaza Ceasefire
Senior Hamas official Taher al-Nunu says in a written statement that a delegation of senior Hamas officials headed by Zaher Jabarin, A delegation of senior Hamas officials headed by Zaher Jabarin, Hamas’s leader in the West Bank, arrived in Cairo on Tuesday morning to hold talks with Egyptian offic»»»
NASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope
Washington, United States: NASA is set to launch a daring robotic rescue mission, a long shot bid to prevent one of its aging telescopes from vanishing into dust. If successful, the effort could pave the way for giving other satellites a second life. The operation is set to last several months, kic»»»
Defence Ministry to draft bill to modernise national service system
TUNIS, June 30 (TAP) – The Ministry of National Defence announced that work on drafting a bill to revise the national service system has reached an advanced stage.The reform is part of efforts to modernise the current system, making it more...»»»
Hasakah wheat deliveries reach 480,000 tons as harvest nears completion
Hasakah, June 30 (SANA) Wheat deliveries to government procurement centers in Syria’s northeastern Hasakah province have reached 480,000 tons as harvesting enters its final stage, officials said on Tuesday. Abdul Hamid Dawoud, director of the Syrian Grain Trade Corporation’s Hasakah branch, said pr»»»
China Ready to Constructively Resolve Trade Disputes With EU - Foreign Ministry
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is ready to constructively and appropriately resolve trade disputes with the EU, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday. On Monday, the two sides formally established a mechanism for bilateral consultations on trade and investment, with the first mee»»»