AI leaders including Jensen Huang and Sam Altman are moderating earlier warnings about mass job losses from artificial intelligence, suggesting that previous “doomsday” predictions overstated the near-term impact on employment. The shift comes as public concern over workplace disruption from AI con»»»

Rome: Italy said Thursday it was seizing assets worth more than 200 million euros ($232 million) belonging to late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro in an operation involving a string of offshore territories. Police said in a statement the assets had been amassed since the 1980s "in the interests of»»»

Two French veterans of the Korean War were laid to rest on Wednesday in South Korea, their ashes buried alongside fallen soldiers who had fought with them more than seven decades ago. Warrant Officer Jacques Grisolet and Corporal Andre Datcharry, who died recently in France, were among 37 foreign v»»»

The Middle East war is pushing countries to open new supply routes and turn to domestic resources to tide over the world's biggest energy crisis, the International Energy Agency said Thursday. "We are in the midst of the largest energy security crisis the world has ever faced -- and I believe this »»»

POLITICS – APPROVAL RATINGS bTV reports that a new government led by Rumen Radev starts with 50% public trust against 24% distrust, citing a survey by Market Links conducted between May 16 and May 27 among 1,008 respondents through face-to-face interviews and online polling. Sociologist Dobromir Zh»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s gold prices saw a significant afternoon slump today, offering a lucrative window for consumers looking to buy. The price of 24K gold dropped nearly Dh10 per gram, trading at Dh526.75 compared to yesterday’s Dh537.00. Similarly, the highly popular 22K gold fell to Dh487.75 per gram, d»»»

ISTANBUL: ‌Drone attacks were reported on three tankers in the Black Sea on Thursday near Turkiye’s northern coast, shipping agency Tribeca said. The tanker James II, sailing under the Palau flag and in ballast, was some 50 miles (80 km) north ‌of the Turkeli ‌Area in the Black ‌Sea ⁠when the incid»»»

Kardzhali Mayor Erol Emin Mumun was taken in for questioning at the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry, the municipal press centre told BTA on Thursday. Supporters of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) gathered outside the Regional Police Directorate building in support of the ma»»»

Beijing: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Mauro Vieira will pay an official visit to China from May 31 to June 2, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday. Vieira will make the visit at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Politic»»»

Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin said that the United Kingdom is actively inciting European partners to confront Russia. "We must also mention the extremely destructive role played by the United Kingdom, the evil, cynical genius of Europe. As on the eve of both w»»»

Rooted in the principles of equality, the relationship between Russia and Kazakhstan is thriving and developing dynamically, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted. Putin noted that both nations harmonize their efforts across all areas of mutual engagement.“We work across all areas,” Putin sa»»»

An escaped bull charged at worshippers during Eid Al Adha prayers in the Omani city of Al Buraimi on Thursday, causing panic among crowds gathered for the holiday prayers, according to videos circulating on social media. Footage showed worshippers running for safety as the animal moved through an o»»»

Egypt is intensifying efforts to position itself as a global hub for grain storage and trade as regional conflicts continue to disrupt international food supply chains. Cairo’s push is anchored in its strategic geographic location, a network of 19 commercial ports and recently upgraded grain silos »»»

According to general statistics, the number of citizens of Kyrgyzstan residing in the Russian Federation is declining annually. Almazbek Baibosov, Deputy Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at a briefing. According to him, as of J»»»

Budapest’s public transport operator, Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), has announced major transport changes, extra services and road restrictions ahead of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final in the Hungarian capital. According to a Wednesday statement, Budapest’s public transport network will o»»»

Washington, United States: The United States has arrested a former senior CIA official after a search found $40 million worth of gold bars at his home. FBI officers also seized $2 million in cash and around 35 luxury watches this month from the home of David Rush in the US state of Virginia, accord»»»

Dubai Police have warned residents against purchasing or using stolen credit cards promoted through suspicious websites and online pages, saying offenders could face prison sentences and fines of up to Dh2 million under the UAE’s cybercrime law. Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Yammahi, Director of the An»»»

The Israeli military early Thursday pounded Lebanon's fourth largest city, killing at least eight people in its ongoing military escalation against the Hezbollah group ahead of crucial talks in Washington. Several others were injured in the strikes, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Ag»»»

Tunis, May 28 (TAP) – The weather, on Thursday, will be slightly cloudy to partly cloudy across most regions, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the east. They will be light to moderate. The...»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police on Thursday warned motorists of a traffic accident causing congestion on Sheikh Zayed Road opposite the Museum of the Future in the direction of Abu Dhabi. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The authority shared the alert on May 2»»»

US President Donald Trump voiced support on Wednesday for Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the upcoming elections, which polls show as an exceedingly tight race. The June 7 parliamentary vote is seen as a litmus test for Pashinyan's moves to loosen Armenian dependence on Moscow while forg»»»

Sudanese army chief and Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced plans for a comprehensive political dialogue inside Sudan aimed at completing the country’s transition to civilian democratic rule. In an address delivered on the eve of Eid al-Adha, al-Burha»»»

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan has reported violations of the rights of entrepreneurs in the private veterinary practice sector. According to the supervisory authority, during the inspection, they reviewed regulations governing the work of private veterinarians. The Prosecutor Genera»»»

The Museum of the Founders of the United States will be opened at the Sulaiman-Too complex in Osh on June 2. The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the Embassy, ​​250 years ago, America chose freedom, and Kyrgyzstanis are invited to celebrate this date. The exhibition will b»»»

Germany is close to sealing a major LNG deal with Canada as both countries deepen ties amid uncertainty in Washington under President Trump. The agreement would mark Canada's first big LNG export move. https://p.dw.com/p/5ERU4AdvertisementCanada may soon supply Germany with up to 1 million metric t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, sent Thursday a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, HE Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the Republic Day.»»»

The central bank on Thursday raised its economic growth forecast for South Korea to 2.6 percent for 2026 amid solid semiconductor exports. This file photo shows containers stacked at a port in Pyeongtaek on May 8. Photo by Yonhap The central bank on Thursday raised its economic growth forecast for »»»

Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent announced sanctions late Wednesday against the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, Iran's newly created mechanism to oversee Strat of Hormuz trade transit. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury announced late Wednesday that it »»»

In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections. The World Meteorological Organization also forecasts an ov»»»

Hidroelectrica SA signed the contract for the turnkey construction of the Tudor Vladimirescu Photovoltaic Power Plant in Braila County, a landmark project in the company’s strategy to diversify its renewable energy production portfolio. The contract, awarded through an open tender to Enevo Group in»»»

A 50% share of Nuclearelectrica's profit for 2025 will be distributed to shareholders and the rest will constitute a source of financing for the company's investment program.The Government adopted a memorandum based on which the Ministry of Energy will mandate the state representatives in the gener»»»

S.P.E.E.H. Hidroelectrica S.A. signed the contract for the refurbishment of the Raul Mare Retezat Hydropower Plant, a strategic project aimed at modernizing and increasing the efficiency of the company’s production capacities, worth €188,496,099.76 excluding VAT. “We are talking about a system powe»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan informed the American partner that the Doicesti small modular reactor project faces several issues, but the possibility of halting the program "has never been raised", government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu said on Thursday.She noted that the project is also under »»»

The Vacaresti photovoltaic park (126MWp), located in Dambovita County, received a commercial operation licence from the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), the project developer announced on Friday.'With the commissioning of the Vacaresti park, DRI's total installed and operational capacit»»»

The works at the 400 kV Resita electrical transformer station and the refurbishment of the 220/110 kV Resita electrical transformer station, Caras-Severin County, have been completed, the National Electricity Transport Company Transelectrica announced in a press release.According to the cited sourc»»»

The Ministry of Energy has made payments of 62 million euros from the National Recovery and Resilience Program (PNRR) this year, namely until Friday, May 22, an increase of approximately 2 million euros compared to May 8, 2026, the institution announced, on its Facebook page.At the same time, betwe»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan declared that reducing the price of electricity is essential for Romania's economic recovery, emphasizing that this depends on accelerating investments in energy production, storage and the modernization of energy networks."The increase in energy prices in recent »»»

Hidroelectrica does not benefit from financing through the PNRR, although it has tried to include several investment projects in the program, especially hydropower plants in various stages of execution, the company's interim general director, Bogdan Badea, declared on Wednesday, warning that it is »»»

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a yellow warning code for a total of 11 Bulgarian regions for Thursday, May 28, where strong winds and hail storms are expected. The map of warning codes for dangerous weather phenomena published on the NIMH website shows a yello»»»

The resignation of Borislav Sarafov is the first step toward freeing the judicial system from the dependencies, associated with him, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov told a news briefing on Thursday. “The facts are that he is no longer at the top of the judicial system. From here on, the procedure»»»

A modern hospital that will become the largest medical facility in Naryn region is under construction in Kochkor district. The announcement was made by the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in Naryn region, Nurbek Satarov, during a meeting with local residents. According to the Ministry o»»»

The Tour of Romania 2026 was officially presented at the Government House in Chișinău on 25 May, with the participation and under the patronage of the Government of the Republic of Moldova. The event was attended by two ministers, four district presidents and vice presidents, four mayors, and numer»»»

Across multiple conflict zones, dozens of active armed conflicts and insurgencies are unfolding worldwide with innocent civilians caught in the crosshairs and lives and livelihood’s upended due to the strategic ambitions of world powers. While it’s fair to question whether the United Nations – an i»»»

The Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Thursday criticized recent remarks by USFK Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson likening South Korea to a "dagger" in Asia. Brunson is seen here during a combined river crossing exercise in Yeoncheon on March 14. File Photo by Yonhap The Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Thursday»»»

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Dubai: A Pakistani site supervisor who has lived in Sharjah for 30 years, a Bangladeshi construction worker pooling tickets with friends, and an Indian expat who got the news while on holiday back home were among four winners of Dh25,000 each in Big Ticket's third weekly e-draw of May 2026, held on»»»

Nairobi: Several girls were feared dead in a school fire in Kenya, local media said Thursday. The fire broke out at around 1:00 am local in Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, local media said, but was only reported at around 3:30 am, according to the Kenyan Red Cross. Get updated faster and f»»»

China's foreign minister Wang Yi vowed to support Havana and confront "power politics and bullying" during talks with his Cuban counterpart in New York, state media reported Wednesday, as the Caribbean island faces mounting pressure from the United States. Cuba is suffering under a US energy blocka»»»

London, May 28 (SANA) Oil prices rose more than 3% on Thursday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for July delivery gained $3.51 to $97.80 a barrel, while the more acti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) urged the public to adopt healthy habits that promote physical and mental wellbeing during the Eid holidays. The Corporation in a social media post stated the importance of moderation in food consumption during the Eid celebrations, noting tha»»»