Supreme Court tosses conviction, death penalty in Mississippi case - UPI.com
The Supreme Court threw out the conviction and death penalty for a Mississippi man because of racial bias in jury selection. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with a lower court's ruling that a Mississippi man's conviction and death penalty »»»
Karachi’s Baloch basket weavers in big demand at Eid
KARACHI: In the narrow streets of Karachi’s historic Lyari neighborhood, stacks of handwoven baskets sit outside homes and workshops as elderly Baloch men and women bend over strips of dried reeds and palm leaves, weaving patterns passed down over generations. And in the days before Eid Al-Adha, th»»»
What a rescued photo archive reveals about life before the devastation of Gaza
LONDON: A happy family gathers for a picnic. A laughing couple celebrate their wedding with friends. Two children stroll along an idyllic beach, the Mediterranean lapping at their feet and palm trees fringing the sand. This is Gaza, before the horrors, captured through the lens of photographer Kegh»»»
Iran says it targeted US base in response to new strikes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a US airbase in the region on Thursday in response to new strikes, marking the second armed clash between the rivals this week. The latest confrontation began with reports of explosions shortly after midnight in Iran’s southern port c»»»
OpenAI and Anthropic split over AI jobs apocalypse warnings
The heads of two leading artificial intelligence companies have offered sharply different forecasts on whether the technology will trigger mass job losses. The split comes as as Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and other tech giants continue large-scale layoffs tied to AI restructuring. OpenAI CEO Sam Altm»»»
Syria congratulates Azerbaijan on independence day, reaffirms expanding relation
Damascus, May.28 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extended congratulations to the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of its Independence Day. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in a statement published on its Telegram channel on Thursday that “the Syrian Arab Republic extends i»»»
Gold prices rebound as dollar weakens
London: Gold prices rose on Thursday after falling earlier to their lowest level in two months, supported by a weaker US dollar and lower oil prices. Spot gold climbed 0.5% to $4,477.59 an ounce, recovering from its lowest level since late March. US gold futures also gained 0.6% to $4,475.60. The d»»»
Hadi’s Death Ends a Journey Through Transformation in Yemen
Former Yemeni President Field Marshal Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi died on Thursday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at the age of 81, closing one of the most complex political and military chapters in Yemen’s history since unification in 1990. Hadi’s name became closely associated with Yemen’s transitional »»»
Sadr Gives Armed Wing One Week to Join Gov’t
Sadrist movement leader Muqtada al-Sadr has given his armed wing one week to complete its break from the movement and join state institutions, as a senior figure in Iraq’s ruling Coordination Framework described “armed resistance” as a “burden on society.” Sadr said on Wednesday he was merging his »»»
Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record
ROME: Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal and France reported their hottest days in May as Europe struggled with a heatwave that has smashed records across the continent. Britain and France have already reported their hottest-ever May days this week as a “»»»
Qatar to end temporary extension of expired entry visas from June 7
Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has announced the termination of the temporary extension granted to all types of expired or soon-to-expire entry visas, effective from Sunday, June 7, 2026. The ministry said the extension decision was announced on March 3 due to regional tensions, closure of airspace a»»»
French banker Matthieu Pigasse emerges as key figure in Venezuela debt overhaul
Veteran French banker Matthieu Pigasse has emerged as a central figure in Venezuela’s debt restructuring efforts after his firm Centerview Partners was appointed adviser on the country’s more than $150 billion debt overhaul without a formal competitive process. When interim Venezuelan President Del»»»
Press Review - Trump met with 'laughter and silence' by US allies in Gulf region
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 27, 2026: First, US President Donald Trump's attempts at finding a deal with Iran are under a lot of scrutiny. Next, the EU is asked to consider the environmental impact of mega data centres, as locals fight back against projects which might harm the environment. »»»
Israel strikes Beirut, a day before first security talks with Lebanon - UPI.com
Israel resumed striking Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday for the first time in three weeks. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon May 28 (UPI) -- Israel resumed striking Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday for the first time in three weeks, targeting an apartment building, while intensify»»»
10 Schengen countries most likely to give UAE residents a multiple-entry visa
UAE residents looking to secure a multiple-entry Schengen visa are most likely to succeed if they apply at Slovenia, Germany or Croatia, according to European Commission data. With a nearly two-month-long school summer holiday just a few weeks away, now would be the ideal time for UAE residents to »»»
Mexico, U.S., Canada tighten Ebola rules for World Cup - UPI.com
Mexico, the United States and Canada have activated a joint epidemiological surveillance protocol for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to an Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- Mexico, the United States and Canada have activate»»»
Qatar launches award for best digital Hajj app
Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has launched a new award for the best digital Hajj application developed by Qatari Hajj campaigns for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season. The initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation in Hajj services and encourage campaigns to a»»»
EU Council adopts additional restrictive measures against extremist Israeli settlers
The EU Council today adopted additional restrictive measures against four entities and three individuals under the European Union's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. Those listed are extremist Israeli settlers and organisations which support them, and are responsible for serious and systematic »»»
Qatar ends temporary extension of entry visas from June 7: MoI
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced the termination of the temporary extension of all types of entry visas that had expired or were nearing expiration, effective from Sunday, June 7, 2026. According to a Ministry statement, the decision follows an earlier announcement issued on Ma»»»
Kenya rights group files petition to halt US Ebola quarantine center plan
NAIROBI: A Kenyan rights group said on Thursday it had filed a court petition against plans to establish an Ebola quarantine center for US nationals in the east African country. Washington is building a “state-of-the-art” facility in Kenya for US citizens to quarantine after leaving the Democratic »»»
Lebanon to hold military talks with Israel at Pentagon on Friday
BEIRUT: A meeting between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations, under US sponsorship, is set to take place at the Pentagon on Friday to launch a new round of security talks between the two sides. Israel and Hezbollah preempted the meeting by escalating their military operations, though on an u»»»
Interior ministry ends temporary extension of expired entry visas effective June 7
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that the temporary extension granted to all types of expired or soon-to-expire entry visas, issued earlier on 3 March 2026, will officially come to an end on Sunday, 7 June 2026. The ministry clarified that from the said date, normal procedures governing»»»
Lom Mayor Tsvetan Petrov Suspended from Office over Vote-Buying Charges
Lom District Court suspended Lom Mayor Tsvetan Petrov from office, the Montana Regional Court said on Thursday. Judging from evidence taken in the pre-trial proceedings, on April 15, 2026, in the office building of a municipal-owned enterprise in Lom, Petrov, acting in his capacity as a public offi»»»
Trump's face could appear on US $250 bill
Washington, United States: President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in the Republican's latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions. A proposal for the new bill, featuring a glaring Trump, was reported Thursday by the Washington Pos»»»
‘You Are Not Alone’ in Ebola Fight, Vows DR Congo-Bound WHO Chief
The WHO's chief pledged to do "everything in my power" to help conquer a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as he headed to the African nation on Thursday. In lengthy message to the Congolese people, the World Health Organization's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established Israeli occupation army Blat site with a qualitative missile: Military Media Statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established Israeli occupation army Blat site with a qualitative missile: Military Media Statement 9 »»»
New Gloria Estefan musical tells story of Paraguay youths who turned trash into music - UPI.com
The story of the Cateura Recycled Instruments Orchestra, a Paraguayan music project born in a vulnerable community surrounding the Cateura landfill in Asunción, will reach U.S. stages this Saturday with the world premiere of "Basura," a musical produced by Gloria Estefan at the Alliance Theatre in »»»
Madagascar top court rejects bid to remove president
Antananarivo, Madagascar: Madagascar's top court on Thursday dismissed an opposition lawmaker's attempt to oust the country's military ruler, ruling that the challenge fell outside the constitution. Prominent MP Antoine Rajerison had asked the High Constitutional Court to remove army Colonel Michae»»»
Central banks of Serbia, China conclude new bilateral currency swap agreement
BELGRADE - The People's Bank of China and the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) have concluded their second bilateral currency swap agreement, enabling the exchange of Serbian dinars and Chinese yuan between the two central banks through bilateral swap transactions, the NBS announced on Thursday. "The »»»
How Dubai’s pop culture communities are creating spaces for connections, opportunities during uncertain times
Dubai: Against the backdrop of the ongoing geopolitical situation in the region, several residents have gathered this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for Sandbox Swapmeet Volume 8, a community-led pop culture convention that organisers and attendees regarded as more than just an enterta»»»
Trump's face could appear on $250 bill
US President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in the Republican's latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions. A proposal for the new bill, featuring a glaring Trump, was reported Thursday by the Washington Post. Get updated faster an»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Rashaf with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Rashaf with a rocket salvo: Militar»»»
Hezbollah fighters target a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya and Al-Qantara with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statements 6, 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters target a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya and Al-Qantara wit»»»
Israel PM Says Orders Army to Take Control of 70 Percent of Gaza Strip
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he had ordered the country's military to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, in defiance of the terms of a fragile ceasefire that took effect in October. "We are currently squeezing Hamas. We now control 60 percent of the territory i»»»
Argentina posts lowest foreign investment in Latin America - UPI.com
Argentina recorded the lowest level of foreign direct investment among Latin America's largest economies in 2025. File Photo by David Fernández/EPA May 28 (UPI) -- Argentina recorded the lowest level of foreign direct investment among Latin America's largest economies in 2025, underscoring the coun»»»
WhatsApp launches temporary channel updates feature
Washington: WhatsApp has officially launched a new feature called "Channel Status," allowing channel admins to share temporary updates that disappear after 24 hours. According to WABetaInfo, the feature enables admins to post photos, videos, and text updates directly from channels, with the content»»»
Eid gets cool in Dubai summer with free ice cream for park visitors
Dubai: Eid in Dubai meant time out with family and friends at Dubai parks for thousands of residents and the first day of Eid Al Adha became literally sweeter as hundreds got to savour free scoops of ice cream at the city's public parks on Wednesday. Six major public parks across the emirate witnes»»»
Hezbollah Precisely Hits Israeli Tanks, Armored Units in Coordinated Retaliatory Operations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Precisely Hits Israeli Tanks, Armored Units in Coordinated Retaliatory Operations 28-05-2026 18:46 PM A screenshot from a video s»»»
April 12-month consumer inflation hit 3.8%; disposable income, savings drop - UPI.com
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street on Tuesday in New York City. The annual inflation rate for the year ending in April climbed to 3.8%, up 0.4% on a month-to-month basis, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Ph»»»
Italy on red alert as Portugal beats record for hottest May day
Rome: Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal recorded its hottest day in May as Europe struggled with a heatwave that has smashed records across the continent. Britain and France have already reported their hottest ever May days this week as a "heat dome" bro»»»
Palestinians in Khan Al-Ahmar fear displacement amid Israeli settlement expansion plans
LONDON: Palestinian residents of the Bedouin community of Khan Al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank say that they fear imminent displacement after Israeli authorities moved to revive demolition orders against the village. The development comes ahead of a planned June 1 tender process for the construc»»»
Bulgaria and US Discuss Corridor VIII, Aviation and 6G Networks
Bulgaria's Transport and Communications Minister Georgi Peev held a working meeting with the United States Chargé d'Affaires in Bulgaria, H. Martin McDowell, the ministry's press office said on Thursday. The discussion focused on the development of regional transport connectivity and on high techno»»»
Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy securitySrinivas MazumdaruStrategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. https://p.dw.com/p/5EOlKThe IEA has warned that »»»
Netflix criticises German plan to make streamers invest more locally
Frankfurt, Germany: Netflix and other streaming services on Thursday criticised a German plan requiring platforms to reinvest a share of locally generated revenue as part of efforts to support domestic film production. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet approved a draft law Wednesday that would co»»»
Dubai-Manila flights return from July 2 as Cebu Pacific restores four weekly services
Cebu Pacific will resume flights between Dubai and Manila from July 2 after suspending operations on the route in March due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and regional airspace restrictions. The Philippine low cost carrier said it would operate four weekly flights on Tuesday»»»
Live Updates: Iran fires missile at Kuwait after U.S. strikes, as Trump gets ready to finish the job – Ya Libnan
Share: HERE IS THE LATEST Iran accused the U.S. on Thursday of another ceasefire violation and said it retaliated by targeting an American base after a second round of what the Pentagon calls “purely defensive” strikes against drone operations. CENTCOM said Kuwait intercepted an incoming Iranian mi»»»
Pilgrims perform stoning ritual on first day of Tashreeq
Pilgrims performed the stoning of the three Jamarat on Thursday, the first day of Tashreeq, beginning with the small Jamarah, followed by the middle and the major Jamarah, amid smooth crowd movement and tight security measures. The ritual was carried out under an organized crowd-management plan coo»»»
Trump Accounts app goes live for child savings accounts - UPI.com
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Trump Accounts app Thursday, setting up an interface for the new child savings accounts. File Photo by Shawn Thew./UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Trump Accounts app T»»»
Spain gave 300,000 passports in 2025
Madrid: Nearly 300,000 foreigners obtained Spanish nationality in 2025, the highest figure since official statistics began more than a decade ago, authorities said Thursday. In contrast to much of Europe, Spain has adopted a comparatively welcoming approach to migrants, arguing people are needed to»»»
London to host 2026 Ballon d'Or in October - organisers
Paris, France: The Ballon d'Or ceremony for 2026 will take place for the first time in London on October 26 to mark the 70th anniversary of the trophy being awarded to England's Stanley Matthews in 1956, organisers announced on Thursday. The most prestigious individual prize in football is an award»»»