QF: Listen to communitiesso sport can meet their needs and change lives
Tribune News Network Kigali Sport-for-development pathways can only leave a lasting impact on people’s lives if they are built with – not just for – the communities they aim to serve, Qatar Foundation (QF) has told an international summit on shaping Africa’s sporting future. Hosted by the Basketbal»»»
Israeli forces push further into south Lebanon, seize Beaufort castle - UPI.com
Smoke rises as a result of an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border on Sunday amid a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli forces announced they have retaken the strategic Beaufort Ridge north of the Litani River. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA May 31 (UP»»»
Analysis: Lebanon's Shiites face a 'semi-Nakba,' bearing the brunt of Israel-Hezbollah war - UPI.com
Damaged vehicles are seen following an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, on May 28, 2026. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said that, as of that date, Israeli attacks across Lebanon had killed more than 3,275 people and injured more than 9,850 since»»»
Business angels under pressure from tax authorities
StarsUp, an initiative created by entrepreneurs and angel investors, wants investing in innovative start-ups to become as tax-attractive as investing in real estate. Its roadmap proposes legal reforms to remove systemic barriers and increase the number of business angels in Poland from about 2,000 »»»
Scanway growing despite losses, preparing more contracts
Scanway, a Polish space-technology exporter listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, increased its Q1 net loss to PLN 4.1 mln from PLN 1.2 mln a year earlier, mainly due to investment in production facilities, a new lab, a clean room, equipment, materials, and staff. Revenue rose 29% y/y to about PLN 3»»»
Leasing industry: Brussels' push for EVs will cause a huge problem in Poland
The Polish leasing industry is warning that EU plans to “green” corporate fleets could hurt not only leasing companies, but also millions of businesses using combustion-engine cars. Monika Constant, head of the Polish Leasing Association, says the proposed rules are too strict and could destabilize»»»
PLDCA: energy is Poland’s Achilles heel, but can be an asset
Poland lacks the computing power needed to develop its digital economy, but it still has a chance to catch up in the European data-center market. Krystian Pypłacz of the Polish Data Center Association says Poland is currently in Europe’s “second league,” while hubs such as Frankfurt, London, Amster»»»
Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison
Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks Phillips ReutersBrooklyn Rivera (right), pictured in 1988, led an indigenous militia against the Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua A leading Nicaraguan indigenous leader has died aft»»»
Turkiye writers denounce ‘undemocratic’ court move against opposition
ANKARA: More than 250 Turkish writers have signed a joint statement condemning what they described as “undemocratic practices” after a court overturned the main opposition party’s 2023 primary, removing its elected leader. The Republican People’s Party (CHP) has been thrown into turmoil since a May»»»
Water scarcity affecting economy, agriculture, infrastructure and causing fire threat
Poland urgently needs a national water security strategy, as water shortages are increasingly affecting the economy, agriculture, infrastructure, and fire risks. According to the Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs, Poland has only about 1,600 cubic meters of water per person annually, far below the»»»
Hungary clash: President Sulyok won’t resign after Magyar call
Hungary’s President Sulyok Tamás has responded to Prime Minister Magyar Péter’s calls for him to resign, saying he will not step down after considering the option. In a video message, Sulyok argued that resignation “would not provide a solution to the constitutional settlement of the institutional »»»
Justice Minister Naydenov Says Police Officer Alerts on Plovdiv Prosecutor
A senior police officer has filed an alert alleging pressure and unlawful conduct by Plovdiv’s appellate prosecutor, Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov said on Bulgarian National Television on Sunday. The alert was filed last month with the Inspectorate with the Supreme Judicial Council, Naydenov»»»
Egypt’s top developers post EGP 271bn in sales as real estate market enters correction phase
Egypt’s real estate market entered a more measured phase of growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, as the sector adjusted following several years of rapid expansion fuelled by aggressive project launches, flexible payment schemes, and strong investment inflows from Gulf markets. According to a n»»»
Opinion | House of The Arabs: From Foundation to Future
Henry Kissinger is famously said to have asked: “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?” This sardonic remark has since become shorthand for a structural dilemma in international politics: how collective entities are translated into coherent representation, and what follows when they are not. »»»
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev Says Kardzhali Mayor Questioning Followed Document Seizure
The aim was to collect documents, and not just summon Kardzhali Mayor Erol Myumyun for questioning, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Sunday. Myumyun was taken in for questioning at the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior on May 28. Demerdzhiev said it was important for Min»»»
Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection
Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePatrick Jackson Getty Images Health authorities in Brazil are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection in the country's two biggest cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. A man, 37, »»»
Dubai Police at 70: Dhahi Khalfan reveals the secrets behind its success
Dubai: As Dubai Police marks 70 years since its establishment, Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai, reflected on a remarkable journey that transformed a small local force operating from Naif into one of the world's most advanced and innovative»»»
Blast in rebel-held Myanmar kills dozens: rescuers
YANGON: A blast in northern Myanmar killed dozens of people on Sunday, two rescue workers said, with rebels controlling the region saying it was caused by the accidental detonation of mining explosives. One first responder in Shan state’s Namhkam district, where the blast occurred, said 46 people w»»»
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev: Investigating Chief and Prosecutor General Sarafov’s Exit Shows Backers Lost Influence
The removal of Borislav Sarafov as acting Prosecutor General and National Investigative Service Director shows his backers have lost influence, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Sunday. On May 27, the Supreme Judicial Council accepted Sarafov’s resignation as director of the National In»»»
French museum reports theft of arty banana
A museum in eastern France on Sunday reported to police the theft of a banana that forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan. The missing fruit -- which was taped to a wall to form the provocative work by Cattelan called "Comedian" -- was noticed »»»
UAE Shuts Down Iran’s Red Crescent Hospital in Dubai, Freezes Assets
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has forcibly shut down the Iranian Red Crescent Hospital in Dubai, expelled patients from the facility, frozen its assets, and subjected its director to daily interrogations, according to the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society. Pirhossein Kolivand said on Tuesday tha»»»
Dry spell persists across mid-Atlantic, ahead of late week warmup - UPI.com
Sprinklers water the lawn at the White House on Saturday. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo After a weekend of wet weather across much of New England, drier weather is slated to return this week. Meanwhile, the stretch of dry weather will persist through much of the week across the mid-Atlan»»»
Qatari Hajj Mission to return home on Monday
Doha The official Qatari Hajj Mission will return to the homeland on Monday, after having drew the curtain on a successful and tremendous pilgrimage season by all standards. The season was marked by advanced levels of organisation, coordination, and combined institutional effort, enabling Qatar's p»»»
Dubai welcomes returning Hajj pilgrims with special passport stamp
Dubai: Returning Hajj pilgrims arriving through Dubai airports were greeted with a special passport stamp bearing the message “The UAE Welcomes the Return of Pilgrims” as part of an initiative launched by Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) to celebrate their home»»»
ICC is 'Law of Oppressors' – Lawyer
The International Criminal Court operates under the influence of economic and military powers and its bias is "undeniable", Ethiopian legal expert Metages Wuletaw told Sputnik. "The West is seen as a defender of human rights," he said, "But there is no one who does more than the West to occupy one »»»
"Fujimori never again!" Protesters fill streets of Lima ahead of Peru presidential elections
In Peru, hundreds of demonstrators marched through Lima on Saturday to protest against Keiko Fujimori’s candidacy and her family's political dynasty. They fear that, if elected, she will continue her father’s authoritarian regime. Keiko Fujimori came out on top in the first round of the presidentia»»»
Radev Reshapes Bulgaria's State Institutions with Wave of Early Dismissals
Less than a month after taking office on May 8, Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s government launched a broad overhaul of key state institutions, replacing senior officials across the security, customs, energy, agriculture, food safety, and administrative sectors. The changes follow a familiar pattern i»»»
Schengen Visa Rejection Rates: Top 10 Hardest Countries for UAE Residents
While thousands of UAE residents are currently scrambling to lock in travel plans ahead of the upcoming two-month school summer holiday, a smooth European getaway is far from a guarantee. In fact, choosing the wrong diplomatic mission right now could completely derail your vacation before it even b»»»
Asian suppliers seen as next winners from AI fundraising wave
Investors are increasingly looking to Asia’s technology supply chain as a major beneficiary of a new wave of expected stock offerings by SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, betting that fresh capital raised in the US will fuel another round of artificial intelligence-related spending. The expected fundr»»»
EGX chairman says petroleum firms to list soon, urges family businesses to join market
Omar Radwan, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), said Egypt’s capital market is entering a new phase of growth and expansion, supported by the government’s IPO programme, an increase in listed companies, wider market tools, and digital transformation. Speaking during his first televised interv»»»
How Dubai Police went from patrol cars to AI
Dubai: From a modest force established in 1956 to a globally recognised model of smart policing, Dubai Police is celebrating seven decades of safeguarding communities, embracing innovation and helping shape Dubai’s rise as one of the world’s safest cities. As the force commemorates its 70th anniver»»»
Kostyuk downs four-time winner Swiatek at French Open
Paris, France: Four-time former champion Iga Swiatek endured a miserable birthday as she was eliminated from the French Open fourth round on Sunday by Marta Kostyuk. The Polish third seed went down 7-5, 6-1 to the 15th seed from Ukraine. Kostyuk, the Madrid Open winner, moved into the quarter-final»»»
Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust
Neem ka Thana, India: Dizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New Delhi relies on for protection from furnace-hot desert winds. Residents have long protested that the hills of the 700-kilometre (435-mile)»»»
US will send only used nuclear submarines to Australia under amended AUKUS defence deal
The United States will only send used nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as part of an agreement to "streamline" the AUKUS defence deal in a move branded on Sunday as a "cost-effective" by Defence Minister Richard Marles. Australia is expected to receive at least three so-called»»»
Colombia votes in presidential election pitting Petro allies against pro-Trump candidates
Ballots for the first round of Colombia's presidential election open Sunday, as candidates with radically diverging visions for the future face off. The vote, seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, comes 10 years after Colombia signed an historic peace pact w»»»
O'Sullivan clan gathering in Ireland breaks world record
Castletown Bearhaven, Ireland: Almost 2,000 people with the last names O'Sullivan and Sullivan travelled from around Ireland and the world to meet in County Cork on Saturday, in the largest ever recorded gathering of people with the same surname. Guinness World Records representatives verified the »»»
Qatar Cabinet approves draft laws on e-invoicing, private schools and more in May 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Cabinet has approved in May 2026 a series of decisions and draft laws targeted at advancing social development, strengthening family cohesion, enhancing governance, and supporting the country's digital transformation efforts. In a statement by the Council of Ministers Secretariat G»»»
Zelensky’s fascism fetish is booming, and the West is still (mostly) okay with it
It’s hard to believe one’s eyes while witnessing the latest performance put on by the comedian tyrant of Ukraine. Within the space of a week or so, the regime of president-for-eternity-no-elections-needed Vladimir Zelensky has repatriated and reburied with pomp and ceremony the remains of Andrey Me»»»
Iran's Top Negotiator: No US Deal Without Tangible Results
Iran will not accept any agreement ending its conflict with the US unless there is certainty that the Iranian people's rights are secured, top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday according to state media. "There is no trust in the enemy's words and promises. Our only criterion is to»»»
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google AFP via Getty ImagesSouth Africa's final home friendly on Friday ended in a 0-0 draw against Nicaragua South Africa's sports minister has demanded an explanation following rep»»»
Saudi National Housing Company... From an 'Executive Arm' to the Largest Real Estate Developer in the Region
Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) has emerged as a central force in reshaping the Kingdom’s housing market, evolving from a state-backed developer into a key engine of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic reform agenda under Vision 2030. Far from being a conventional real estate »»»
Egypt accelerates education reform to align learning with labor market needs
The state is pressing ahead with a comprehensive education reform program aiming at improving learning outcomes and better preparing students for future labor market requirements. The government has prioritized education as a key pillar of sustainable development, focusing on reducing classroom ove»»»
Culture Budget Not Being Cut by 10%, Says Minister Miloshev
Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev said on Bulgarian National Television Sunday that reports of a 10% cut to the culture budget were based on a misinterpretation of administrative instructions and did not reflect reality. Miloshev stressed that the planned changes are part of a broader public administ»»»
Europe's rising interest in Emirati culture as Sharjah brings poetry, theatre and traditions to Poland
Warsaw: Crowds gathered, intrigue was sparked and questions were answered as Sharjah brought the culture and traditions of the UAE to Poland. Sharjah's participation as Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 continued the emirate's efforts to strengthen cultural dialogue and exp»»»
[Interview] Civil society leader to EU: ‘Stop the witch hunt on NGOs before it’s too late for democracy’
Democracy in Europe is constantly under discussion: elections, institutions, extremism, the rule of law. Fewer discuss the civic space itself and the growing difficulties faced by the organisations that sustain democratic life on the ground. For years, the question of civic space within the EU was »»»
Hamas Weighs Collective Leadership to Fill Qassam Vacuum
A wave of Israeli assassinations targeting commanders of al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, has thrown the movement and its military command into greater difficulty. Filling the vacuum at the top of Qassam’s general staff has become harder at what Hamas sees as the most perilous stage in its hi»»»
UAE salary rule changes from June 1: What workers and employers must know
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has begun implementing the new Wage Protection System (WPS) tomorrow, Monday, 1 June 2026, under which the first day of every calendar month will serve as the unified salary due date for workers in private sector establishments for the prece»»»
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge 18.9% in 2025: GASTAT
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 18.9 percent in 2025, driven by a sharp increase in re-export activity that helped offset weaker domestic shipments, according to official figures. Data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed non-oil exports reached»»»
New UAE law gives 18-year-olds more power — and more responsibility
Dubai: A landmark restructure of the UAE’s civil legal framework will come into effect on June 1, introducing far-reaching changes that will impact how residents, families, businesses and young adults enter contracts, manage assets, resolve disputes and seek compensation. Federal Law No. 25 of 2025»»»
How AI and digital services drives Dh5.3 billion revenue for RTA
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) generated Dh5.3 billion in revenue through its digital channels in 2025, marking a 20.6 per cent increase from the previous year as the emirate accelerated its transition towards a data- and artificial intelligence-driven mobility ecosystem. The au»»»