Former Osh mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev has been spotted in Batken region overseeing the construction of residential buildings under the State Mortgage Company program. Photos and videos of his visit were published on social media. Judging by the footage, Toktorbaev inspected the progress of constru»»»

A new EU law on the “recognition of parenthood” will top the agenda of home affairs’ ministers meeting in Brussels on Friday (5 June) — while an EU court ruling on Thursday will test the status quo on cross-border families’ rights. The new regulation is to “ensure continuity of parenthood in cross-»»»

The US conducted strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones ‌in ‌Iran’s Goruk and ‌Qeshm ⁠Island over the ⁠weekend, the military said late on Sunday.The strikes ⁠were in ‌response ‌to “aggressive Iranian ‌actions that ‌included the shootdown of a US MQ-1 ‌drone that was opera»»»

BEIJING: China’s Coast Guard ‌on Monday said it had conducted “law enforcement” patrols in Taiwan’s eastern waters in response to Japan and the Philippines’ plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas China claims.Japan and the Philippines said last week they would »»»

DUBAI: Kuwait’s ​air defenses were intercepting ‌missile ‌and ​drone ‌attacks ⁠on ​Monday as ⁠sirens sounded ⁠across ‌the ‌country, ​the ‌state news ‌agency ‌KUNA reported, without providing ⁠further details. If explosion sounds are heard, they result from the air defense systems intercepting the h»»»

The Israeli army has taken control of Beaufort castle in Southern Lebanon, crossing over the Litani river, which they had been using as a de facto boundary. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the operation a "dramatic shift" in the Israeli offensive in Lebanon. The Israeli army now ha»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a food importing company to pay $390,503.47 (Dh1.43 million) to an overseas supplier for frozen chicken products after finding that the company failed to settle outstanding payments for imported shipments. The court also ordered the importer to p»»»

Kuwait has banned delivery motorcycles from operating on roads during the hottest hours of the day as part of broader measures to protect workers from extreme summer temperatures. The Interior Ministry's General Traffic Department said delivery motorcycles would be prohibited from operating nationw»»»

Dubai: Al Muraqqabat Police Station responded to serious incidents in just 1 minute and 38 seconds in 2025, exceeding Dubai Police's target of 2 minutes and 45 seconds, while achieving 100 per cent security coverage and some of the highest public safety confidence ratings in the emirate. The result»»»

NEW YORK: A surprising gut feeling may help pigeons find their way home. Animals use various techniques to navigate including following the stars and remembering key landmarks. Birds, fish and turtles orient themselves using Earth’s magnetic field as a compass. But it’s not yet clear how exactly th»»»

BOGOTÁ, Colombia: Tough-on-crime lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Iván Cepeda were leading the vote count in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, and are to face off in a runoff in the South American nation later in June. De la Espriella — a newcomer known»»»

AHMEDABAD: Virat Kohli ‌fulfilled a long-held dream after he lofted the ball for a six to seal a memorable victory ​as Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained their Indian Premier League title on Sunday. Kohli cut a composed figure after Bengaluru’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra »»»

VIENNA: An ex-Syrian general and a former senior Syrian police officer go on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of torturing opponents of the now-deposed regime of Bashar Assad. State prosecutors in Vienna said in a statement the two were accused “of having, on numerous occasions, ordered or failed»»»

PRAGUE: Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick will lead the Czech Republic attack at the World Cup as spearhead of a 26-man squad announced in Prague on Sunday. The Czech Republic face Mexico, South Africa and South Korea in Group A in only their second World Cup appearance since becoming an indep»»»

WASHINGTON: New Jersey State Police closed off an area outside ​a Newark immigrant detention center after tensions escalated at protests over the weekend, while FBI and Homeland Security investigators were on the scene on Sunday. After two nights with arrests of activists outside theDelaney Hall im»»»

VIENNA: An ex-Syrian general and a former senior Syrian police officer go on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of torturing opponents of the now-deposed regime of Bashar Assad. State prosecutors in Vienna said in a statement the two were accused “of having, on numerous occasions, ordered or failed»»»

WASHINGTON: US Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell on ​Sunday warned about the impact of a politicized Fed and made a broader call for the defense of democratic institutions in his first public remarks since the end of his eight-year stint as head of the central bank. “Democratic institutions ta»»»

Amid instense US-Iran talks and renewed tensions, new satellite imagery suggests Iranian crews are already moving bulldozers and dump trucks into damaged underground missile and nuclear-linked sites, rapidly clearing debris and reopening access routes. The images, as reported by CNN, highlight a st»»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party is on course for a commanding victory in next week's parliamentary election, according to a new opinion poll, even as Russia escalates diplomatic and economic pressure over Yerevan's increasingly pro-Western foreign policy. A sur»»»

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTamasin FordBBC Africa Eye Meji AlabiMeji Alabi, famous for his edgy videos, wanted to explore more of Nigeria's traumatic past beyond his grandfather's war stories Me»»»

Every parent knows the quiet pressure of wanting to get it right. It is there in the morning rush before school, in the late-night worry after a difficult conversation, in the decision to stay firm when it would be easier to give in, and in the hope that every sacrifice made today will help a child»»»

The United States warned it is prepared to restart military action against Iran if necessary, as President Donald Trump reiterated that any peace agreement must prevent Tehran from ever developing nuclear weapons. Iran's chief negotiator said Sunday that Tehran would not accept any deal with Washin»»»

Florida [US], June 1 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces have redirected 118 commercial vessels and disabled five others as part of Washington's active naval blockade aimed at Iranian ports. American forces established a naval blockade of Iran on 13»»»

Amid instense US-Iran talks and renewed tensions, new satellite imagery suggests Iranian crews are already moving bulldozers and dump trucks into damaged underground missile and nuclear-linked sites, rapidly clearing debris and reopening access routes. The images, as reported by CNN, highlight a st»»»

Colombia's presidential election is headed to a runoff after voters delivered a sharply polarised first-round result on Sunday, setting up a contest between hard-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. The vote came at the end of Colombia's bloodiest campaign in mor»»»

The FBI announced Sunday it is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information to the capture of Michael Timothy Puckett, wanted for aggravated murder in the shooting death of a Virginia sheriff's deputy on Friday. Photo courtesy Wytheville, Va., Police Department May 31 (UPI) -- The FBI on Sund»»»

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIone WellsSouth America correspondent Getty ImagesIván Cepeda Castro (left) and his rival Abelardo de la Espriella (right) go head-to-head in a presidential election runoff vote»»»

A military vehicle patrols on the road in Yangon, Myanmar, in February 2022. An accidental explosion in a rebel-held part of the country on Sunday killed 55 people and injured many more, rebel leaders said. File photo by Stringer/EPA-EFE May 31 (UPI) -- Fifty-five people were killed, including six »»»

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGemma HandyBusiness reporter, St John’s, Antigua WalkerswoodHot sauce producers in Jamaica are struggling with a shortage of key chilli peppers Hot pepper sauce in Caribbean cuisine is »»»

Crude oil just woke up with serious attitude this Monday morning (June 1, 2026). As Asian markets kicked off the new trading week, WTI Crude blasted higher to $89.41, jumping $2.05 (+2.35%), while benchmark Brent Crude powered up to $93.03, gaining $1.91 (+2.10%), as of 8.07 am in Tokyo trading. En»»»

Berlin: Germany has sounded a strong note of alarm over Israel's broadening ground offensive in southern Lebanon, warning that a wider military offensive threatens to push the highly volatile region into a deeper crisis. In a report, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul cautioned that the curren»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon Dr. Tarek Mitri. The call discussed relations between the two countries and ways to develop them. It also discussed Lebanon’s lat»»»

Tribune News Network Kigali Sport-for-development pathways can only leave a lasting impact on people’s lives if they are built with – not just for – the communities they aim to serve, Qatar Foundation (QF) has told an international summit on shaping Africa’s sporting future. Hosted by the Basketbal»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As graduation approaches, students from Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education schools are preparing to begin a new chapter in their lives, carrying with them academic and personal experiences that have shaped their character and future aspirations. Through academics,»»»

Smoke rises as a result of an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border on Sunday amid a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli forces announced they have retaken the strategic Beaufort Ridge north of the Litani River. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA May 31 (UP»»»

Damaged vehicles are seen following an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, on May 28, 2026. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said that, as of that date, Israeli attacks across Lebanon had killed more than 3,275 people and injured more than 9,850 since»»»

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday, as he welcomed the players of Paris Saint-Germain to the Élysée Palace, that the club, which defeated Arsenal on Saturday to win the UEFA Champions League for a second consecutive season, was "a source of great pride for the entire nation." Ma»»»

WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»

Polls started to close Sunday in Colombia's presidential election, a high‑stakes vote that could bring further peace talks with armed groups or a hard‑right military crackdown. Pre‑election polls showed left‑wing senator Ivan Cepeda narrowly ahead but facing a strong challenge from hard‑right lawye»»»

WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»

WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»

LOS ANGELES: Victor Wembanyama is within sight of realizing a lifelong dream after helping the San Antonio Spurs battle past the Oklahoma City Thunder to set up an NBA Finals showdown with the New York Knicks on Saturday. Wembanyama’s 22-point haul was the cornerstone of a superb display as San Ant»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Health Education Department at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) organised awareness activities in recognition of the World Hypertension Day from May 13 to 21, 2026. The campaign aimed to increase community awareness of hypertension prevention, early detection, re»»»

Reports indicate that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has formally submitted a resignation letter to the office of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Iran International. The report, which cites a source familiar with the matter, says Pezeshkian argued that Iran’s elected government h»»»

More than 80% of Irish-made alumina was exported to Russia in the first quarter of 2026, the highest proportion since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Irish Times reported on May 30. The exports directly contradicted the Irish government's claim that the plant primarily serves E»»»

Europe needs Russia to survive amid an energy crisis, Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president's special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said, Komsomolskaya Pravda reported on May 31. His remarks foll»»»

Victoria Dom sold 1,365 apartments in 2025, up 35% y/y, outperforming the broader developer sector, which grew by 7%. The company said compact apartments remain highly popular, especially among first-time buyers. In 2025, it recognized 1,275 units in revenue and completed 14 projects in Warsaw, Kra»»»

Work on restoring the Donnersmarck Palace in Siemianowice Śląskie is moving ahead quickly. Arche Group bought the historic complex in 2024 for PLN 13.84 mln and is carrying out one of the region’s largest and most demanding conservation projects. By May 2026, key structural work had been completed,»»»

The Polish leasing industry is warning that EU plans to “green” corporate fleets could hurt not only leasing companies, but also millions of businesses using combustion-engine cars. Monika Constant, head of the Polish Leasing Association, says the proposed rules are too strict and could destabilize»»»

Poland lacks the computing power needed to develop its digital economy, but it still has a chance to catch up in the European data-center market. Krystian Pypłacz of the Polish Data Center Association says Poland is currently in Europe’s “second league,” while hubs such as Frankfurt, London, Amster»»»