JAKARTA: Landslides driven by climate change in Sumatra, Indonesia last year alone wiped out 7 percent of the Tapanuli orangutan population, new research shows, as scientists warn of an increased risk of extinction for one of the world’s rarest great apes. Cyclone Senyar ravaged northern Sumatra in»»»

Kuwait's military said its air defences have engaged a wave of Iranian ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones, according to figures released on Thursday by the Army General Staff Headquarters at the Ministry of Defence and carried by the state news agency KUNA. Get updated faster and for FR»»»

The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war as policymakers around the world including new U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh wrestle with how to confront the inflation fed by sharply higher oil prices. The ECB's »»»

Milan, Italy: Carbon dioxide removal experts have sounded the alarm in Milan this week over a shortfall in research and investment in the nascent sector viewed as essential for mitigating climate change. Still marginal and costly, CO2 removal, known as CDR, consists of extracting the greenhouse gas»»»

MADRID: A fire that broke out early Thursday morning at a home in a tourist area on the Spanish island of Mallorca killed two people and injured several, authorities said. The fire broke out around 5 a.m. on the third floor of a residential building in the Magaluf area, the Civil Guard said in a st»»»

DUBAI: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday reiterated his position related to ongoing negotiations and efforts to end state hostility between Lebanon and Israel. In a meeting with a delegation from the Culture and Freedom Foundation chaired by former justice minister Ibrahim Najjar, Aoun sai»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa received an invitation to head to the United States later this month, where he met his counterpart Donald Trump last November, a diplomatic source told AFP on Thursday. The invitation comes after Trump had recently hinted at Syria’s willingness to interven»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar launched a sharp attack on Fidesz and the KDNP during Thursday’s official government press conference, accusing the former governing parties of obstructing anti-corruption reforms and jeopardising billions of euros in European Union funding. The press conferenc»»»

Dubai: Global investors are increasing their focus on UAE capital markets as Abu Dhabi and Dubai report stronger trading activity, higher foreign participation and sustained demand for listed opportunities despite regional volatility. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Fo»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of Rashid Villages, chaired the second meeting of the Supervisory Committee of Rashid Villages, reviewing progress on the project and follow-up work across its different phases. The meeting f»»»

Washington, United States: US forces struck and disabled a third commercial oil tanker attempting to bypass their blockade of Iranian ports this week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Thursday, adding that it was the ninth such attack since the blockade began. American forces "acted against Guinea»»»

TORONTO: As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across North America, thousands of Arab football fans are preparing to follow Iraq’s journey on football’s biggest stage. For many, Toronto could become one of the tournament’s most welcoming destinations. Tomorrow, Canada will kick off their campai»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Thursday that he would always choose the state and that Lebanon will not pull out of negotiations with Israel despite pressure. "Our choice remains the State, as it protects us all, and we must be convinced that we are a sovereign nation," Aoun said. "We will continue (to»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Thursday in Belgrade the greatest badminton player of all times, Lin Dan of China, noting that he was delighted Lin would be an EXPO 2027 promoter. "We are very happy to have you here in Belgrade and Serbia today, and we are very happy that »»»

Arab Finance: Polaris Parks, a developer of industrial parks in Egypt, has launched Polaris Homes, its residential real estate development arm, with the introduction of its first projects, Özel Villas and Özel Residences, in Sheikh Zayed City, as per an emailed press release. The move marks the com»»»

Dubai: In kitchens, factories and specially designed studios across India, thousands of workers are helping train the next generation of AI-powered robots — machines that could eventually perform many of the same tasks they do today. Using head-mounted cameras, smartphones and motion sensors, worke»»»

June 10 (UPI) -- A popular tourist attraction in a New Zealand town has been temporarily closed by officials after multiple incidents involving human feces. The Masterton District Council said on social media that the Fernery, a building that houses more than 60 varieties of fern at Queen Elizabeth»»»

June 10 (UPI) -- Authorities in Connecticut responded to two separate calls about two separate pigs spotted wandering loose in Woodbridge in the same day. Woodbridge Regional Animal Control said a call came in about 5:45 a.m. Tuesday reporting a pig on the loose in an Old Quarry Road resident's yar»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, took part in an event of the European Commission dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the EU Air Safety List. Daniyar Amangeldiev stated that Kyrgyzstan views the country’s recent removal from the European Union’s»»»

British Secretary of Defense John Healey has tendered his resignation to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in the latest blow to the embattled Labour government. Healey complained in an open letter that Starmer has been “unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling to commit the resources” required for s»»»

London: Wimbledon's prize money pot has been increased by 20 percent to a tournament-record figure of £64.2 million ($85.7 million). All England Club chiefs revealed the substantial cash boost for players during a pre-tournament press conference on Thursday. The Wimbledon singles' champions will no»»»

Moscow: Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox, after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure. The platform -- which allows users to build their own games and share them with others -- was among Russia's most popular mobile games»»»

RIYADH: Skywatchers, astrophotographers and astronomy enthusiasts are expected to flock to the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, as the skies above the 91.5 sq. meter site are set to witness a number of astronomical events in June. The vast desert landscape and low light pollution levels of th»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is concerned about a new round of escalation around Iran and calls on the parties to exercise restraint, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "We are concerned about this, and we call on all parties to this conflict to exercise restraint," Peskov told reporter»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia holds a pivotal position in international endeavors to defuse the Middle East conflict and uphold state sovereignty, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said on Thursday. "We attach great importance to international efforts aimed at de-escalation and »»»

U.S. forces struck and disabled a third commercial oil tanker attempting to bypass their blockade of Iranian ports this week, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Thursday, adding that it was the ninth such attack since the blockade began. American forces "acted against Guinea-Bissau flagged M/T Jal»»»

A senior Iranian commander has reaffirmed the complete readiness of the country’s armed forces, warning that any threat will be met with a “painful and regret-inducing” response. “The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with full readiness, vigilance, and intelligence dominance, will deci»»»

The U.S. supports the Lebanese demands in direct talks with Israel in Washington, a senior political source said. The source told Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, in remarks published Thursday, that the U.S. pressured Israel to retract a previously proposed draft declaration of intent, in favor of the Leb»»»

Hezbollah launched drones at Israel on Wednesday and Thursday, Israel's Foreign Ministry said, as it accused the group of serving Iran's interests. "Yesterday evening and again this morning, the Iranian terror regime's proxy, Hezbollah, launched drones at Israel from Lebanon, in (a) blatant violati»»»

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A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland has deepened concerns about rising anti-immigrant sentiment after a stabbing in Belfast sparked riots, attacks on homes and clashes with police. Police deployed water cannons against masked protesters who hurled bricks, rocks and bottles at officers, whi»»»

It was Zvezdochka director Nikolai Kalistratov who accepted the attack submarine Leopard for repair and extensive modernisation in 2011. Kalistratov died in 2023 and, in a poignant twist, it was a tug bearing his name that helped the submarine return to open waters 15 years later. The Leopard (K-32»»»

BYD (Build Your Dreams/Shenzhen/002594) has quietly abandoned work on its much touted project to build a $1bn factory in Turkey, Stella Li, an executive vice president at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, confirmed on June 10. The company, however, remains »»»

Stockholm: Sweden's right-wing government withdrew Thursday a heavily contested proposal to lower the age at which children can be sentenced to prison from 15 to 13, citing a lack of support in parliament. But Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said the government would present a revised proposal wit»»»

Tanzania’s long-delayed Mkuju River uranium project has gained renewed political and investment momentum following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to Russia, with officials signalling that implementation is moving closer to full-scale development. The project, which has been stalled for more »»»

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, in a surprise move which he said was due to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry failing to commit sufficient resources to defence investment. "You have been unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resour»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani conferred on Thursday with Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Raed Al Saleh on the sidelines of the conclusion of the »»»

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 and 7.0 pct, respectively, the NBS Governor's Office said. "In making this decision, the Executive »»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaMusk's SpaceX IPO holds both promise and perilSrinivas MazumdaruElon Musk’s rocket and AI company presents potential for investors. But its futuristic, unproven plans also carry significant financial risks. https://p.dw.com/p/5F9CkSpaceX's ultimate goal is to coloniz»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police officials have visited victims injured in the tragic collision between a minibus and a truck on Emirates Road that claimed seven lives and left nine others injured, reaffirming the force's commitment to supporting community members during times of hardship. The visit was carried»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has secured the confidence of the global investment community despite ongoing regional volatility, a major banking conference heard this week. Speaking at HSBC’s GCC Exchanges Conference in London, senior executives from the Kingdom’s financial sector said investors remain comm»»»

Bill Gates said on Wednesday he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to the disgraced financier. Gates said he should never have met Epstein a»»»

LONDON: Wimbledon’s prize money pot has been increased by 20 percent to a tournament-record figure of £64.2 million ($85.7 million). All England Club chiefs revealed the substantial cash boost for players during a pre-tournament press conference on Thursday. The Wimbledon singles’ champions will no»»»

Here in France, outrage over the apparent failure to stop the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The suspect – a 41-year-old father of one of her schoolmates – had previously been flagged over suspected paedophile offences but was never questioned. We'll ask what went wrong and examine why a strin»»»

Tunis, June 11 (TAP) — Light rain is expected in the morning over the central regions, with passing clouds over the rest of the country. During the afternoon, cloud cover will gradually become denser over the western parts of central and southern...»»»

Tunis, June 11, 2026 (TAP) — The German–Tunisian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, in partnership with the Tunisian Automobile Association, held an international conference titled “Industrial Innovation Day” on June 4 in Tunis, focusing on major...»»»

Dubai: A new incident involving an Indian vessel has been reported off the coast of Shinas port in Oman, with details still being verified. The Indian Embassy in Muscat said it is closely tracking the situation and coordinating with local authorities to gather full information. The embassy shared o»»»

Equity Market Retreats as Treasury-Bill Demand Highlights Confidence in Egypt’s Macroeconomic Outlook Cairo — Egyptian equities posted their sharpest decline in weeks on Wednesday as widespread selling pressure erased much of the market’s recent gains, even as foreign investors continued to increas»»»

There is a unified position of the entire Government to use all mechanisms at the European level to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine, said Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova at a briefing after a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye Hakan Fidan. Petrova »»»