The Peninsula 13m

Sabalenka and Osaka seek French Open wins to create style clash

Paris, France: For the women stars, whose dress sense has drawn as much attention as their playing style, the French Open fashion spotlight moves Saturday to the court named after the embodiment of tennis chic, Suzanne Lenglen. On the men's side, 17-year-old Moise Kouame will try to prolong his whi»»»

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Gulf News 24m

UAE issues Ebola travel warning for Uganda, DR Congo and South Sudan

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has advised its citizens against travelling to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan except when necessary, citing ongoing health developments related to the Ebola virus disease (EVD). In a travel advisory issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

Blue Origin rocket explosion is bad news for both Bezos and NASA

Washington, United States: Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday night marked a significant blow to not only the company, which was founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, but also NASA, with the two collaborating for the u»»»

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France24 39m

Still no deal between Iran and the US after a two-hour Situation Room meeting

There is still no progress on a peace deal in Iran. Washington and Tehran’s statements about the state of negotiations are conflicting, with President Donald Trump emerging empty-handed from a two-hour meeting on the latest proposal from Iran. Trump wants Tehran to remove mines from the Strait of H»»»

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France24 41m

French intellectual and inventor of 'cinema verité' Edgar Morin dies at 104

French intellectual Edgar Morin has died at the age of 104, his wife said Saturday. The World War II Resistance member dedicated his life to promoting critical thinking and combatting intolerance. Outside of France he was best known as the inventor of "cinema verité" for his 1961 doc»»»

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France24 42m

Access Asia - ‘Scamdemic’: Inside Southeast Asia's cyber fraud industry

It is one of the world's fastest-growing industries. Cyber fraud operated out of scam centres scattered across the Mekong region generates tens of billions of euros every year -- by some estimates, equivalent to 40 percent of the region's combined GDP. This edition of Access Asia takes a deep look »»»

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France24 47m

Malta holds parliamentary elections ruling Labour party looks set to win

Parliamentary elections in Malta began on Saturday as voters cast their ballots in elections likely to secure a record-setting fourth term for the Labour government, according to opinion polls, despite concerns about over-construction and corruption in the tiny Mediterranean nation. Preli»»»

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Novinite 49m

US Ambassador to Greece and Rudi Giuliani Make Surprise Visit to Bulgaria, Meet the President and Energy Minister

A visit to Sofia by US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has drawn attention after details of the meetings emerged primarily through social media rather than official announcements from Bulgarian institutions. In a post on X, Guilfoyle said she had trav»»»

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Novinite 49m

Bulgaria: "Revival" Party Leads Surge of Dual-Citizen Parliamentary Candidates, Many Tied to Russia

A total of 20 parliamentary candidates with dual citizenship appeared on the ballot for Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly in the April 19 elections, according to data from the Central Election Commission cited after a request by Club Z. One candidate was later removed due to failing to meet residen»»»

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BNE 51m

A growing Balkan bloc objects to Ukraine's accelerated EU membership

For the last few years former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have also opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join the European Union quickly. Until now their leaders have »»»

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BNE 51m

A growing Balkan bloc objects to Ukraine's accelerated EU membership

For the last few years former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have also opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join the European Union quickly. Until now their leaders have »»»

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Arab News 52m

UK police ‘tried to recruit’ cafe owner to spy on Palestine Action 

LONDON: A cafe owner in the UK has said police attempted to recruit him as a mole in Palestine Action, The Guardian reported on Saturday. Shams Sadiq, the owner of two cafes in Manchester, said he was offered financial incentives and amnesty over low-level offenses if he spied on the pro-Palestine »»»

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Arab News 52m

Champions League final features rival songs as Arsenal and PSG fans belt out their anthems

PARIS: When Arsenal faces Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s Champions League final, the rivalry will extend to the singing in the stands. Thousands of opposing fans will try drowning out their rivals’ anthem with their own at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna stadium. Those from defending champion PSG will p»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 57m

Business Leaders Discuss AI and Risk at Bulgaria Across Five Oceans Forum

Shelly Group Executive Director Dimitar Dimitrov and Sirma Group Holding Executive Director Tsvetan Alexiev discussed entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence at the Bulgaria Across Five Oceans forum on Saturday. The Innovators panel, part of the Bulgaria Wants You platform, was held on the Suc»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopes

London: Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage. Roberto Martinez's side are strong favourites to progress from Group K where they face DR Congo and tournament debuta»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oman to host world's largest lithium anode plant in Sohar

Dubai: Oman is set to host one of the largest overseas lithium-ion battery anode manufacturing facilities developed by China's Zhongke Electric, after the company launched construction of a $1 billion plant in Sohar, strengthening the Sultanate's ambitions to become a regional hub for clean energy »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israelis Rage as Hezbollah Rockets Pound Northern Settlements: “Ceasefire Only in Beirut”

Northern Israeli settlers expressed anger and exhaustion Saturday morning after Hezbollah launched consecutive rocket barrages from Lebanon overnight. Sirens sounded in the Meron area around 6 a.m. Saturday, and the Israeli occupation military claimed shortly afterward that it had intercepted a mis»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgaria Across Five Oceans Opens Leaders of Change Stage

Bulgaria Wants You co-creator Ivan Hristov and Nova TV morning show host Marina Tsekova opened the Leaders of Change stage at the Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum in Sofia on Saturday. The event is organized by the Bulgaria Wants You platform. Tsekova said the platform attracted more than 4»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sooryavanshi, 15, 'more than ready' for India call-up: Sangakkara

India: Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the toast of the cricket world in a stunning IPL season for Rajasthan Royals -- and coach Kumar Sangakkara says the 15-year-old is ready to represent India. Sooryavanshi's 96 runs on Friday in the last playoff went in vain, as Rajasthan lost to Gujarat »»»

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Naharnet 1h

What options as UNIFIL's Lebanon exit looms?

Lebanon is seeking an international force to replace a decades-long United Nations peacekeeping mission whose mandate ends this year following U.S. and Israeli pressure, even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war continues. Concerns over the possible exit of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) »»»

Naharnet 1h

US hails 'productive' talks between Israel, Lebanon military officials

Military officials from Israel and Lebanon held "productive" talks in Washington on Friday, a U.S. official said, adding that the meeting will complement upcoming diplomatic discussions. "Today at the Pentagon, I hosted military delegations from Israel and Lebanon for the security track supporting »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Culture Minister: Bulgaria’s Successes Create New Opportunities for the Country

Behind the individual achievements of Bulgarians in culture, sports, public life and other fields stand the opportunities opening up for Bulgaria, Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev said at the second Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum at Inter Expo Center on Saturday. The event is organized by »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel orders new evacuations as forces push deeper into Lebanon

Israel's military issued evacuation warnings on Saturday for residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had pushed deeper into the country. The latest warnings came a day after Lebanese and Israeli military delegations held l»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President Iotova Says Bulgaria Among Several Countries Facing Deficit Scrutiny

Bulgaria is not the only country facing a possible excessive deficit procedure, President Iliana Iotova told reporters on Saturday. The European Commission is expected to publish a report on June 3 that would launch the procedure against Bulgaria. “Once we see the European Commission’s arguments an»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Video: One-tonne bull storms Istanbul barber shop, trapping 14 people inside

Dubai: Runaway sacrificial animals, frantic street chases and a bull crashing into a barber shop have become some of the most talked-about moments of this year's Eid Al Adha celebrations, generating millions of views online and providing a mix of shock, humour and relief across the region. In Istan»»»

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Naharnet 1h

US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons. The White House had signalled Trump was close to a decision on an in»»»

Sputnik 2h

Russia Strikes Ukrainian Military-Linked Energy Facilities With Precision Weapons and Drones – MoD

Russian forces have also launched a massive retaliatory strike using high-precision long-range ground- and air-based weapons, as well as drones, against Ukraine's military-linked energy facilities and military airfields, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. All designated targets have bee»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israel Orders New Evacuations as Forces Push Deeper into Lebanon

Israel's military issued evacuation warnings on Saturday for residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had pushed deeper into the country. The latest warnings came a day after military delegations from the two countries held landmar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

President Iotova Opens Bulgaria Across Five Oceans Career Forum

President Iliana Iotova opened the second Bulgaria Across Five Oceans career forum at Inter Expo Center on Saturday. The event is organized by the Bulgaria Wants You platform. “There are so many people here, so many young people and, of course, so much enthusiasm and expectation,” Iotova told parti»»»

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France24 2h

Middle East Live: Iran says Trump 'betraying diplomacy' with blockade, excessive demands

An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader ‌Mojtaba Khamenei ‌on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump was "betraying ‌diplomacy for the third ‌time" by continuing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and making what he described as excessive demands in negotiations to end the conflict. Follow »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Munich airport briefly halts flights after drone alert

Berlin: Flights were suspended for around an hour at Munich airport on Saturday due to a suspected drone sighting, police and airport authorities told AFP. Two pilots reported a suspicious incident involving what appeared to be drones shortly after 9:00 am, a police spokesman said. "In coordination»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Rama Marks Socialist Party’s 35th Anniversary, Targets Opposition and Reaffirms EU Ambitions

Albanian Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama addressed a large gathering of supporters in the Dibër region on Saturday as part of events marking the 35th anniversary of the Socialist Party’s founding. Speaking before party members and local supporters, Rama reflected on the Socialist»»»

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TAP 2h

Rain expected in west and east

Tunis, May 30 (TAP)- The weather on Saturday is slightly cloudy, growing partly cloudy in most regions with localised rain during the afternoon in the west.Rain is expected to move to some regions in the east with localised hailstorms, the National...»»»

Gulf News 2h

UAE urges UN action on Iran maritime and Hormuz threats

United Nations: The UAE has accused Iran of threatening maritime security and disrupting the global economy through actions in the Strait of Hormuz, while urging the UN Security Council to uphold international law and take decisive action to safeguard international peace and security. Speaking duri»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Hungary's popular Lake Velence may all but disappear

We have reported on several occasions that the extreme drought afflicting Hungary is not only impacting smaller lakes, but is also severely affecting Lake Velence. Water levels have already fallen so dramatically that, by late summer, the lake could approach complete desiccation. Urgent state inter»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Coal production in Kyrgyzstan drops by almost a third - | 24.KG

The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan recorded an increase in mineral extraction in January-April 2026 to 28,550.7 billion soms. The physical production index increased by 23.8 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Who is leading the mining industry? In April 2026, the sector prod»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

 Kyrgyz Foreign Minister meets with his Zimbabwean counterpart - | 24.KG

During a working visit to New York, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev met with Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira. According to the Foreign Ministry’s press service, the two sides discussed the current state and prospects for developing Kyrgyzs»»»

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Novinite 2h

Former Finance Minister Rejects Deficit Alarm: “The Government Has All the Tools”Opinions

Former caretaker Finance Minister and current Deputy Mayor of Sofia Georgi Klisurski has argued that Bulgaria is not currently subject to an excessive deficit procedure and still has sufficient room to avoid one if the government takes the necessary fiscal measures. According to Klisurski, the offi»»»

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Novinite 2h

US Pushes Back Deadline Again for Sale of Lukoil International OperationsOpinions

The United States has extended the deadline for companies interested in acquiring international assets from Russian oil company Lukoil, allowing negotiations to continue until June 27, according to the US Treasury Department. The decision effectively gives potential buyers an additional month to en»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

China's top diplomat says Canada ties 'fully restored'

Beijing: China's top diplomat said during a trip to Ottawa that high-level political and security talks with Canada would resume, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Saturday, in a further sign of improving ties. The relationship has warmed in recent months even as Ottawa's ties with traditional all»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Seoul: US, South Korea in Talks over US Commander's Remarks

South Korea and the United States are in talks over recent public remarks by the commander of US Forces Korea, Seoul's presidential office said Saturday, after the comments drew sharp criticism from China. In a recent podcast interview, Xavier Brunson described South Korea as "the dagger in the hea»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

OSCE Presence Strengthens Firearms Deactivation Capacities in Albania

To strengthen Albania’s capacities against the trafficking and misuse of small arms and light weapons, the OSCE Presence carried out the retrofitting and equipped the firearms deactivation centre in Mullet with specialized machinery. “This is an important step in our joint work to support public sa»»»

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Arab News 3h

Flights suspended at Munich airport due to drone sighting: police

Flights were suspended at Munich airport on Saturday after two pilots reported a suspected drone sighting shortly after 9:00 am, a police spokesman told AFP. “In coordination with German air traffic control, the security authorities then decided to close the runways,” the spokesman said, adding tha»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters fired successive barrages of rockets targeting Israeli settlement of Kiryat Shmona before dawn on Saturday: Hezbollah Military Media statements 2, 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters fired successive barrages of rockets targeting Israeli settlement of Kiryat Shmona before dawn on Saturday: Hez»»»

France24 3h

'It's unfair you can't do everything here': Education comes with exile in Martinique

Every year, 45 percent of university-bound students from France's overseas territories leave their island to pursue higher education. From Réunion to Guadeloupe, brain drain keeps growing, driven by a lack of opportunity. Nowhere is this more acute than in Martinique, which is on track to become Fr»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE economy expands 6.2%, with GDP rising to Dh1.9 trillion in 2025

Abu Dhabi: The UAE economy expanded by 6.2 per cent in 2025, pushing gross domestic product to nearly Dh1.9 trillion. Non-oil GDP rose by a stronger 6.8 per cent during the year, reaching approximately Dh1.5 trillion, highlighting the accelerating shift towards a more diversified and sustainable ec»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE sends 930 tonnes of Gaza aid ahead of Eid under Operation Gallant Knight 3

During the past week, four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip, carrying 60 trucks loaded with more than 930 tonnes of diverse relief supplies, including food assistance and Eid Al Adha clothing, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The aid was delivered in support of the Pales»»»

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Gulf News 3h

8-year-old girl found Dh17,000 and took it straight to police

Abu Dhabi: More than 8,700 people across the UAE handed over cash they found in public places to police stations during 2025. According to a statistical report issued by the Ministry of Interior, a total of 8,706 individuals voluntarily turned in lost money discovered in streets, public facilities,»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Lithuanian Defense Minister Brags About Record Military Budget, NATO Troops in Country

Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas bragged on Saturday about the record share of his country's spending on defense per GDP among NATO members and the deployment of a German armed forces brigade on its territory. "This year Lithuania is spending 5.38% of GDP on defense. Currently the highes»»»

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BNE 3h

Putin visit to Kazakhstan fails to clarify nuclear power plant financing issue

When can a deal involving Russia be considered as done? When it comes to Russia’s agreement to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant, it is hard to determine. Kazakh officials announced almost a year ago that Russia’s nuclear energy entity, Rosatom, would build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear pla»»»

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