Knife attack suspect in court, riots rock Northern Ireland overnight - UPI.com
A Sudanese refugee appeared in court in Belfast on Wednesday charged with the attempted murder of a local man that sparked a wave of anti-immigrant rioting, arson and violence across northern Ireland overnight. File photo by Mark Marlow/EPA-EFE June 10 (UPI) -- A 30-year-old refugee from Sudan appe»»»
Social movements in Mexico use World Cup to spotlight demands - UPI.com
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum cast doubt Tuesday on her attendance at the Fan Fest organized in the Zocalo for the World Cup, pending developments in the demonstrations by teachers and other groups protesting in the city center. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA June 10 (UPI) -- Mexican Preside»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 11,012
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Wednesday, losing 102.73 points, or 0.92 percent, to close at 11,012.64. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR5.74 billion ($1.52 billion), as 83 of the listed stocks advanced, while 177 retreated. The MSCI Tadawul Index al»»»
Belfast knife attack victim’s family calls for calm after anti-immigration riots
BELFAST: The family of a man who lost an eye in a knife attack appealed for calm on Wednesday after the incident triggered a wave of anti-immigrant violence in Belfast overnight, with masked men burning families out of their homes and torching vehicles. The appeal came as a Sudanese man appeared i»»»
Sheikh Mohammed issues directives to establish Dubai Health Sustainability Authority
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed the establishment of the Dubai Health Sustainability Authority, a new body aimed at accelerating the emirate's ambitions to become a global hub for life sciences, biotec»»»
From tyres to coolant: RTA’s top tips for summer vehicle safety
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched an extensive awareness campaign urging motorists to keep their vehicles in peak condition during the summer months, reinforcing the Ministry of Interior’s nationwide “Safe Summer” campaign aimed at enhancing road safety across the»»»
6-7, Bad Bunny, AI: Pope targets the young
Barcelona: Six-sevening crowds and joking about Bad Bunny, AI and football rivalries -- 70-year-old Pope Leo XIV has appealed to a younger crowd during his visit to Spain as part of his efforts to revive the Catholic Church. On popemobile rides, the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics has f»»»
UK charities donated at least $37m to illegal Israeli settlements: MP
LONDON: Thirty-two charities in England and Wales have donated at least $37 million to illegal Israeli settlements, an MP with the governing Labour Party has said. Melanie Ward warned that if gift aid were claimed against the donations as part of the regular UK tax relief scheme, it would mean that»»»
Hong Kong files charges over deadliest fire in decades
Hong Kong: Hong Kong filed manslaughter charges against several people and companies on Wednesday over the world's deadliest residential building fire in decades, which killed 168 people at a public housing estate last year. The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment b»»»
How new CEO Asha Sharma is reshaping Xbox's future: She cut Game Pass prices, killed bad ideas and gave fans hope again
Dubai: Xbox has been losing the console wars for years. The PS5 has been outselling the Xbox Series X by a significant margin globally, Game Pass had haemorrhaged subscribers after a badly received price hike, and the brand was struggling to articulate why anyone should choose it over PlayStation. »»»
Djuric: Violation of UNSCR 1244 undermines rights of Kosovo-Metohija Serbs, Serbia
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Wednesday, the 27th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1244, that it was important to "remind everyone today that international law cannot be a matter of choice or political convenience." "The persistent violation of this resolut»»»
Pakistan records highest-ever monthly remittance inflow
Dubai: Pakistan received a record $4.25 billion in remittances from overseas Pakistanis in May 2026, the highest monthly inflow ever recorded in the country’s history, providing a significant boost to foreign exchange reserves and strengthening the nation’s external account position. According to d»»»
Media watchdog welcomes conviction of 2 men for attack on Iran International journalist
LONDON: The Committee to Protect Journalists said it welcomed a UK court’s decision to convict two Romanian men for the stabbing of Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati in an attack prosecutors said was ordered by the Iranian state. “The evidence presented in this trial was deeply chilling,»»»
Trump says Iran 'taken too long to negotiate,' will have to 'pay the price'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran is taking "too long to negotiate a deal" and that "now they will have to pay the price." Trump made the comment on his Truth Social platform. It wasn't clear what exactly that would mean for Tehran. It came after the countries exchanged fire earl»»»
Five suspects, including Zied El Heni, detained in municipal property case in Carthage
Tunis, June 10, (TAP) The Indictment Chamber of the Tunis Court of Appeal has ordered the detention of five suspects in a case involving alleged misconduct related to municipal property management in Carthage.Among those detained are former...»»»
Dubai introduces Eqamh GPT to help government staff work smarter
Dubai: In a move aimed at accelerating digital transformation and enhancing government efficiency, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has launched "Eqamh GPT", the first internal generative artificial intelligence platform developed specifically to supp»»»
Egypt inflation slows to 13% in May as price pressures ease
RIYADH: Egypt’s annual inflation rate slowed to 13 percent in May from 13.4 percent in the previous month, extending a gradual easing in price pressures as authorities push ahead with economic reforms and tighter monetary policy. Data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Stati»»»
President Iotova Honours Four Firefighters for Chelopeshko Shose Rescue Efforts
Four firefighters involved in rescue efforts after the crash on Chelopeshko Shose street were awarded the President’s Badge of Honour by President Iliana Iotova on Wednesday. The ceremony took place in the Coat of Arms Hall of the President’s administration. Junior Inspector Todor Aleksandrov Yorda»»»
EGX Rebounds as Foreign Buying Reinforces Confidence in Egyptian Assets
Financial Shares Lead Recovery as Overseas Investors Return Amid Improving Liquidity Outlook Cairo — Egyptian equities rebounded on Tuesday as foreign and Arab investors returned to the market, reversing part of the previous session’s losses and reinforcing signs of improving confidence in Egyptian»»»
Is Iran’s hardline leadership pushing the region toward a wider war?
Dubai: Iran’s latest attacks on Jordan and Bahrain have intensified concerns that the country’s hardline leadership is steering the Middle East towards a broader regional conflict, expanding the battlefield beyond Israel and Lebanon and drawing more Arab states into the crisis. The strikes came aft»»»
FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
MEXICO CITY: FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged the build-up to the tournament. Infantino is likely to face tough questions about sky-high ticket prices and an immigration crackdown that has seen a top »»»
Macut to attend SEECP summit in Sofia
SOFIA - Serbian PM Djuro Macut will attend a South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Wednesday. The summit will bring together top state and government officials of countries of the region, as well as representatives of regional organisations. "This year’s Summ»»»
Research Science Investment signs Cooperation Agreements with Moroccan Government Institutions
At Mohammed VI Tower; one of the Kingdom of Morocco’s most iconic architectural landmarks and the tallest tower in Africa, Research Science Investment (RSI), a leading UAE-based educational and cultural institution, signed a series of partnership and cooperation agreements with several Moroccan gov»»»
FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
Mexico City: FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged the build-up to the tournament. Infantino is likely to face tough questions about sky-high ticket prices and an immigration crackdown that has seen a top »»»
Sudanese migrant arrested for attempted beheading in Belfast
Northern Irish police have arrested a Sudanese asylum seeker over a brutal stabbing attack in Belfast on Monday. Graphic video footage showed locals intervening as the attacker plunged a kitchen knife into his victim’s neck. The attacker, who is in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of attempted mu»»»
Anti-immigrant protests in Northern Ireland: Stabbing suspect due in court
Belfast: A 30-year-old man from Sudan is due in a Belfast court Wednesday on an attempted murder charge over a stabbing attack that left a victim seriously injured and triggered anti-immigrant violence in several parts of Northern Ireland. Masked men set several homes they believed to house immigra»»»
After Lack of Applications, Prosecutors Chamber to Select Acting National Investigative Service Head from Interested Investigators
The Prosecutors Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council will ask investigators from the National Investigative Service which of them is willing to serve as acting director, Ognyan Damyanov, who chairs the Commission on Attestation and Competitions (CAC), said at a meeting of the Chamber on Wednesda»»»
Funding round of space tech firm ICEYE, with Polish CEO and co-founder, values it at €10bn
Finland-based space technology company ICEYE said on June 9 it had completed a €1bn funding round that valued the company at over €10bn, driven by growing government demand for sovereign intelligence systems. The company, which features a Polish CEO and co-founder, has established itself as a major»»»
Ukraine’s energy future hinges on reform as war damage tops $88bn - KSE
Ukraine’s ability to keep the lights on through another wartime winter will depend as much on reform as reconstruction, according to a new report by the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), which argues that changes to tariffs, regulation and power generation are now as critical as repairing infrastruct»»»
Media Review: June 10
The topics of the Government’s measures to curb rising prices in Bulgaria and handle the budget deficit dominate Wednesday’s news media. ECONOMY Trud has an interview with economist Stoyan Panchev, who comments on the Government’s measures to bring the prices of basic food products down. According »»»
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero’s welcome
MOGADISHU: A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States arrived Wednesday in Somali’s capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials. Omar Artan was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FI»»»
Bill to secure EU funds submitted to the Parliament
The government submitted a proposal on Tuesday evening to amend certain laws necessary for accessing EU funds. Bill submitted to secure EU funds The proposal was submitted by Bálint Ruff, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, with Minister of Justice Márta Görög serving as the rapporteur, the Hu»»»
Air Canada pilot flew for 17 years without required licence: Police
A former Air Canada captain is facing criminal charges after Canadian investigators alleged he spent nearly 17 years flying large passenger aircraft without obtaining the licence legally required to command them. Police say Geoffrey Wall, 59, captained more than 900 domestic and international fligh»»»
Seoul shares again dip over 4 pct amid U.S.-Iran tensions, tech sell-off; won down - UPI.com
This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell more than 4 percent amid escalating Middle East tensions and a tech sell-off. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks plummeted more than 4 percent Wednesday amid escalating tensions between the United»»»
Seoul Mayor Oh targets 'global top 3' status for city after election win - UPI.com
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon vowed to prioritize elevating Seoul into a global top-three city after winning reelection last week. Oh is seen here during an interview with Yonhap News Agency at his office in central Seoul on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has vowed to prioritize elevating»»»
Unionized members at Kakao stage first-ever strike - UPI.com
Unionized members of Kakao Corp. stage a rally near the company's headquarters in Pangyo, south of Seoul, on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap Unionized members at Kakao Corp. staged their first walkout in the company's history Wednesday, demanding higher bonuses and profit sharing. The walkout and a rall»»»
Military court jails Indonesian soldiers over acid attack on activist
Jakarta: Four Indonesian soldiers found guilty of an acid attack that left an activist blind in one eye were sentenced on Wednesday to up to three years in prison by a military court, with a judge calling their actions "arrogant". The four, all members of the military's Strategic Intelligence Agenc»»»
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero’s welcome
MOGADISHU: A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States arrived Wednesday in Somali’s capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials.Omar Artan was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIF»»»
Sharjah announces traffic diversions for Al Taawun Tunnel project from June 13
Sharjah: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai will need to follow new traffic diversions from Saturday, June 13, as the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) begins a temporary partial closure of Al Taawun Street as part of the Al Taawun Tunnel Development Project. The authority sa»»»
Doha Festival City to transform into football fan destination
Doha: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, is set to launch ‘Hala Bel Fans,’ a fully immersive Football Fan Zones Activation running from June 11 to July 19. Inspired by the world’s most anticipated football tournament, th»»»
'Americans can take their Ebola back': Kenyans protest plan for US quarantine centre
Demonstrators continue to take to the streets in Kenya, as frustrations mount with authorities who granted the US permission to open an Ebola quarantine centre dedicated to US cit»»»
Spy's mysterious disappearance spotlights Israel's intelligence networks in Lebanon
As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs last March and residents fled in panic, one man found his opportunity. Amid the chaos, he slipped out of his imprisonment in a Hezbollah cell and made his way to the green hills overlooking the Lebanese capital. There, in the posh diplomatic qu»»»
Alleged Bondi Beach Gunman Charged with 19 More Offenses over Mass Shooting
A man accused of committing one of Australia's worst mass shootings, at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach last December, has been charged with 19 additional offenses. Police say the attack that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration was inspired by the ISIS. They initially charged Naveed Akram with 5»»»
QICDRC seminar examines contractual risk, business continuity during times of crisis
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) recently hosted a seminar titled “Contractual Terms in Times of Crisis: Force Majeure and Other Disruptive Circumstances,” bringing together legal and industry experts to discuss the impact of unforeseen events on con»»»
On This Day, June 10: Norway surrenders to Germany in WWII - UPI.com
On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to Germany during World War II, with King Haakon and members of the government fleeing to Britain. 1 of 4 | German officers stand before Oslo's National Theater in 1940 after taking control of Norway during World War II. On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to G»»»
Israel Is Tightening Its Grip on East Jerusalem with Evictions of Palestinians, Demolitions
Fakhri Abu Diab fought for decades to save his home. But when Israeli authorities arrived with bulldozers two years ago, he was powerless to stop them. He and his wife now live among shards of memory: a bicycle where his bedroom stood; the garden where he planted tomatoes as a boy; a portrait of hi»»»
Calin Georgescu urges MPs to launch President Dan's suspension over 'abusive' new Gov't formula
Former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu urged on Tuesday "every member of Parliament who still has love of country in their heart" to launch suspension proceedings against President Nicusor Dan, accusing him of an "abusive" and "defiant" decision to nominate Eugen Tomac to form a new governme»»»
New boss, same dream: Brazil eye sixth crown
Doha, Qatar: Brazil made a historic move for this World Cup by appointing Carlo Ancelotti, becoming the first foreign manager to lead the Selecao in decades. The Italian has conquered Europe’s biggest leagues, winning domestic titles in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy. He stands alone as »»»
Military court jails Indonesian soldiers over acid attack on activist
JAKARTA: A military court in Indonesia on Wednesday sentenced four soldiers to up to three years in prison for an acid attack on an activist critical of perceived militarisation of the government. The four were found guilty of premeditated assault for the attack in March that left Andrie Yunus, 27,»»»
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Sign MoUs on Railway and Logistics Cooperation, Connecting Gulf with Europe
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have taken a major step toward forming a new regional logistics corridor that could reshape trade flows between the Gulf and Europe. Saudi Transport and Logistics Services Minister Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser and Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uralo»»»