Serena Williams' comeback to continue in Berlin
Berlin: Serena Williams will take part in the women's doubles at June's WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the next stop in her comeback after a near four-year absence. "Every tournament I add to my schedule right now is special, and Berlin is no exception," Williams, 44, said in a s»»»
Interior Ministry: Exercise to Be Held Near US Embassy in Sofia
A previously planned exercise will take place on June 6 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the area surrounding the US Embassy in Sofia's Lozenets borough, the Interior Ministry said on Friday. As a result, pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area will be temporarily restricted, while the presenc»»»
Democrats help Republicans kill Tlaib’s Lebanon war powers measure – Ya Libnan
Share: US Rep Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) file photo The majority of House Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to defeat a Lebanon war powers resolution forced to the House floor by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.). Why it matters: It’s a blow to the anti-war left just one day after the House pass»»»
Oil rises as gold slips amid geopolitical tensions and strong dollar
Singapore/ London, June 5 (SANA) Global oil and precious metals markets moved in opposite directions on Friday, with crude prices edging higher on geopolitical risks and supply concerns, while gold and other metals declined under pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar and shifting expectations over U»»»
Dubai takes 1-0 lead in ABA basketball league final against Partizan Belgrade
DUBAI - UAE basketball club Dubai beat Partizan Belgrade 99-93 at home on Thursday evening to take a 1-0 lead in the playoff final series of the ABA basketball league. Dzanan Musa led the scoring for Dubai with 22 points and McKinley Wright and Mfiondu Kabengele each added 19 points. Carlick Jones »»»
Prince Andrew earned income from royal cottages, UK audit reveals
London: Britain's disgraced former prince Andrew earned a private income from subletting cottages while paying a symbolic "peppercorn rent" for a mansion for over two decades, government auditors revealed Friday. The report into the royal family's residences was sparked by controversy over Andrew's»»»
Taxi driver returns Dh10,000 before tourist’s flight
Dubai: Dubai Tourist Police have honoured a taxi driver for his honesty after he returned Dh10,000 and personal belongings left behind by a tourist rushing to catch a flight at Dubai International Airport. The Dubai Tourist Police Department, part of the General Department of Criminal Investigation»»»
Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development
New York: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic suggested Thursday a global pause on building the most powerful AI systems as the latest models are beginning to show signs they could escape human control. The San Francisco-based company, which makes the Claude family of AI models, said in a rep»»»
Romania’s illicit cigarette trade caused EUR 324 million in losses last year, amid Europe-wide black market surge
The 20th edition of the study “Illicit cigarette and heated tobacco consumption, and oral nicotine share in Europe” analyzing the scale of the illicit cigarette trade in the European Union, conducted by KPMG LLP on behalf of Philip Morris International, shows that consumption of black-market cigare»»»
Emirates transforms 88,000kg of onboard waste into new inflight products
Dubai: Emirates has recycled more than 88 tonnes of onboard plastic waste over the past year, transforming discarded meal trays, bowls and dishes into new inflight service items as part of a Dh50 million investment in circular economy initiatives. Ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June, the Dubai»»»
Saudi Arabia leading Middle East hotel development boom amid record regional pipeline
RIYADH: The Middle East is accelerating hotel development, ending the first quarter of 2026 with a record pipeline of 717 projects totaling 177,110 rooms, up 12 percent from a year earlier. The figures were contained in a report from Lodging Econometrics, and emphasizes how, driven by ambitious nat»»»
European Union reaches initial agreement on new migration and deportation policy
Doha: The issue of migrants in the European Union has always been one of the most complex issues in election debates, both in public opinion and within European parliaments. Interest in this issue has gradually increased, transforming in recent years into one of the most prominent political files, »»»
US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist
Most of the 13 US treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from the hospitals said this week. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resul»»»
Naryn's high-altitude pastures covered in snow - | 24.KG
Snowfall has been recorded in At-Bashy district of Naryn region. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, snow cover in some pasture areas has reached up to 20 centimeters in depth. Unusual weather conditions for early June have been recorded on the district’s high-altitude pastures. Due »»»
The science behind perfect grass on World Cup’s 16 fields
The World Cup’s first whistle will sound June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, kicking off a summer-long spectacle that will stretch across three countries and draw a global audience. For the grass they’ll play on, it all started years earlier in North Carolina. Or Colorado. Or Canada. Or which»»»
US Domestic Treatment Centers Ready for Ebola Even as Kenya Plans Persist
Most of the 13 US treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from the hospitals said this week. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has result»»»
Putin Informed About Zelensky's Letter Published Last Night - Kremlin
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed about Vladimir Zelensky's letter, which was published in the evening of June 4, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "He was informed," Peskov said, answering a relevant question.On Thursday, Zelensky published an o»»»
UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $640 mn amid Israel war
Geneva: The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months. "The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is severe and deteriorating," the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said i»»»
Pope Leo’s visiting Europe’s migration hot spots. Catholics hope he’ll ease political tensions
BARCELONA: Pope Leo XIV is delving into the hotly contested issue of migration by visiting two flashpoints — Spain’s Canary Islands in the Atlantic next week, and Italy’s Lampedusa island in the Mediterranean in early July.These rocky, remote outposts of Europe have struggled with the arrival of te»»»
Oil prices rise amid continuing tensions in Middle East
Singapore: Oil prices rose today amid continuing tensions in the Middle East and limited traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures climbed 33 cents, or 0.35 percent, to $95.36 a barrel, after falling 2.84 percent in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures incr»»»
Dubai Police issue 4,504 fines for dangerous hard shoulder overtaking
Dubai: Dubai Police have issued 4,504 fines for overtaking on the hard shoulder since the beginning of the year, highlighting the dangerous traffic violation that endangers road users and hampers the movement of emergency vehicles responding to incidents. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director»»»
FAO: World Food Prices Slip in May, Still Near Three-year High
World food prices slipped in May from a revised April level, with vegetable oil prices falling for the first time this year while cereals and sugar jumped, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which measures changes in a basket of globally t»»»
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia Agadez governorate/FacebookThe victims were buried in mass graves by the rescue team dispatched to the area At least 49 people have died of thirst in a remote part o»»»
Lusail International Circuit joins UN Sports for Climate Action Framework on World Environment Day
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has become a signatory of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action Framework, formalising its long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action on World Environment Day. The framework, which »»»
Caught on camera: Split-second driving mistake leads to major crashes
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists against sudden swerving and unsafe lane changes after releasing dramatic footage showing a series of serious traffic accidents caused by reckless driving behaviour. The videos, published by Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters in cooperation with t»»»
Romania on track to receive new EUR 2.6 billion PNRR payment, taking total absorption above 60%
Romania’s fourth PNRR payment request has received a favourable opinion from the EU’s Economic and Financial Committee, bringing the country one step closer to receiving the funds. The payment will be formally authorised after the final comitology stage under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, a»»»
Gulf Bourses Lose $24bn in May Despite Higher Oil Prices
Gulf stock markets lost an estimated $24 billion in market value during May, reducing the combined capitalization of regional exchanges to approximately $4.08 trillion, according to a CNBC Arabia survey. While the decline represents only about 0.6% of total Gulf market capitalization, it reflects p»»»
South Korea election chief quits after ballot shortage sparks blockade
Seoul: The head of South Korea's election commission resigned Friday, hours after riot police cleared protesters from a Seoul polling station following a near two-day blockade sparked by a ballot shortage during local elections. Wednesday's election was the first nationwide vote since President Lee»»»
Flying between Doha and Dubai this summer? Qatar Airways adds more flights
Dubai: Qatar Airways is increasing flights to Dubai to five daily services this summer, the Doha-based airline announced early Friday. After months of disruption linked to airspace restrictions, Gulf airlines are rapidly rebuilding regional capacities ahead of the peak summer season. The airline sa»»»
Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says
GENEVA: The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding shortfalls force aid agencies to scale back assistance, the UN World Food Programme said on Friday. Joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February t»»»
WFP: Middle East Conflict Pushing Millions Into Hunger
The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding shortfalls force aid agencies to scale back assistance, the UN World Food Program said on Friday. Joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February triggered a r»»»
SalamAir suspends Kuwait and Beirut flights after regional attacks
Dubai: SalamAir has temporarily suspended flights to Kuwait and Lebanon as regional tensions continue to disrupt air travel across parts of the Middle East following attacks reported in both countries this week. In a travel advisory issued on Friday, Oman's low-cost carrier said all flights between»»»
Books still matter in a world of endless scrolling
Since I was a young boy, I’ve used reading to transport myself into different worlds, to learn the unimaginable and to understand different views. Books are at the centre of all learning, of all civilisations. These small and portable time machines allow us to pass on knowledge, ideas and creativit»»»
Media Review: June 5
POLITICS 24 Chasa reports that the ruling Progressive Bulgaria (PB) has taken control of 15 of the National Assembly’s 24 standing committees, while also securing deputy chair positions in all committees. GERB received three committee chairmanships, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) and De»»»
Iran’s Rezaei: If enemy advances on Beirut’s suburbs, we’ll turn northern ‘Israel’ into ‘hell’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Rezaei: If enemy advances on Beirut’s suburbs, we’ll turn northern ‘Israel’ into ‘hell’ 05-06-2026 12:03 PM Major General Mohsen Rez»»»
Feared global hunger crisis 'coming to pass' as Mideast war lingers: UN
Geneva: "Pessimistic" predictions that the Middle East war could push tens of millions more people into acute hunger if drawn out are being proven right, the United Nations said Friday. A few weeks after the US-Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28 sparked the conflict and plunged world energ»»»
Sea drone explodes in the Romanian port of Constanta, no casualties
Bucharest: A sea drone exploded early Friday in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta without causing casualties, a week after an aerial drone crashed into an apartment building in the country, injuring two. "The maritime drone discovered this morning, June 5, in the Civil Port of Constanta ... sel»»»
Israeli strikes kill 7 in Tyre, warns 9 villages north of Litani
Israeli strikes overnight in the south Lebanon city of Tyre killed seven people, a source from Lebanon's civil defense told AFP on Friday, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. One strike near the Jabal Amel hospital killed four people, wounded seven and lightly damaged the facility, whi»»»
UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $640 mn amid Israel war
The U.N. on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months. "The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is severe and deteriorating," the U.N. humanitarian agency OCHA said in a »»»
Why is traffic between Sharjah and Dubai so intense? New figures explain
Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed that around 1.2 million vehicles travel daily from Sharjah towards Dubai. According to Emirates Al Youm, the daily traffic demand is currently accommodated through five major entry corridors comprising a total of 25 lanes within Dubai.»»»
UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $640 amid Israel war
GENEVA: “The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is severe and deteriorating,” the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said in a revised appeal for the country. “Repeated displacements, insufficient shelter capacity and limited prospects for safe return are deepening vulnerability,” it said, warning that “affec»»»
Video: Lufthansa Boeing jet tips onto its nose at German airport
Berlin: A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner tipped onto its nose at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, June 4, 2026, injuring several staff, the German airline said. The incident occurred at 12:45 pm (1045 GMT) just before passengers boarded the plane which was scheduled to fly to Los Angeles. "The air»»»
Shura Council attends Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians in Belgrade
Belgrade: The Shura Council participated in the Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians in Belgrade, which aimed to provide a platform for women parliamentarians to exchange experiences and identify innovative, shared strategies to advance women’s rights and empowerment. The conference discusse»»»
UAE confiscates Dh4.23 billion in 2025 anti-money laundering crackdown
Abu Dhabi: The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations (NAMLCFTC) has announced the performance indicators of the UAE’s national anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and counter-proliferation financing fram»»»
Pakistan, Iran interior ministers discuss de-escalation amid renewed regional tensions
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni on the sidelines of a regional security gathering in Kyrgyzstan, with the two sides discussing efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East following a fresh escalation amid efforts for peace between W»»»
Israel Issues Evacuation Warnings North of Litani, Kills 7 in Strikes on Tyre
Israel's military warned residents of three villages north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon to evacuate on Friday as strikes overnight in the south Lebanon city of Tyre killed seven people. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move away from the villages and towns b»»»
Visit Qatar highlights country’s leading sustainable experiences and landmarks
Doha, Qatar: In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, Visit Qatar is highlighting a diverse range of sustainable tourism destinations and experiences that reflect the State of Qatar’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development and responsible tourism. In alignment with the Qatar Nat»»»
56% of global investors want UAE property, new international survey reveals
The United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading real estate investment destinations despite recent regional challenges, according to a new global survey commissioned by Arada. The Arada UAE Real Estate Investment Index, conducted by U.S.-based research fi»»»
Hatton, Vincent share lead as Valderrama delivers opening-day test
SAN ROQUE, SPAIN: Real Club Valderrama wasted no time reminding the LIV Golf field exactly of their competitive nature. Gusty, swirling winds turned an already demanding par 71 into an even more difficult test during Thursday’s opening round of LIV Golf Andalucia. The field averaged 72.51, the hard»»»
Dubai Basketball takes step toward ABA League glory with historic finals homecoming
DUBAI: After three months away from home, Dubai Basketball returned to a packed Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday night and delivered a memorable 99-93 victory over Partizan in Game 1 of the 2025/2026 ABA League Finals. With nearly 9,500 fans filling the arena, the evening felt like more than a basketbal»»»