Progressive Bulgaria’s proposed changes to pensions and party financing triggered a fierce political clash, with opposition parties accusing the government of balancing public finances at the expense of retirees and democratic institutions. The dispute erupted during a meeting of the parliamentary »»»

The government said on Tuesday that the implementation of the SAFE national plan continues "according to the agreed stages", with the full ?16.68 billion allocation remaining available.Under EU Regulation 2025/1,106, member states could initially sign single-state procurement contracts until May 30»»»

Chinese authorities have taken aim at a new target as they rein in the country's cut-throat food delivery industry: “ghost kitchens,” or restaurants that don't actually exist but appear on apps. The “ghost kitchens” outsource orders to third-party vendors, which fulfill them at lower costs, allowin»»»

Osh Combined Interregional Clinical Hospital received modern medical equipment donated by China as part of its healthcare support program. According to the Ministry of Health, the equipment includes an autorefractometer, pneumotonometer, slit lamp, A-B scanner, optical coherence tomography device, »»»

The United States and Iran traded new strikes overnight, as Washington said it disabled an oil tanker and struck Iranian targets on Qeshm Island, while Tehran claimed retaliatory missile and drone attacks on a US airbase in Kuwait and the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. US Cen»»»

Kathmandu: As India and Nepal deepen their engagements across all fronts, the second cohort of the India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) programme commenced from Monday. Under this drive, 25 Nepali startups are undergoing an eight-week, fully-funded training and innovation programme at »»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has said it targeted US military assets in the Persian Gulf region in retaliation for American attacks. US Central Command said its forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones and carried out “self-defense strikes” on Qeshm Island. The in»»»

Protesters in the southern British city of Southampton on Tuesday attacked police at the site of the murder of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying in December from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack. Far-right firebrand figure Tommy Robinson addressed»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: US forces on Tuesday fired a missile at a ship that was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port in violation of an American blockade, disabling the vessel, the US military said. Washington has now forcibly halted six ships it said were attempting to violate the blockade»»»

US forces disabled an empty oil tanker Tuesday after it ignored repeated warnings and attempted to sail toward an Iranian port in the Arabian Gulf, US Central Command said. A US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile into the engine room of the Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie, preventing it from reaching Kha»»»

The artist who painted a giant mural on a building in downtown Dallas of life-sized swimming whales has filed a $25 million lawsuit against soccer’s international governing body and others, saying they illegally painted over his work to promote the city’s upcoming World Cup matches. The artist Wyla»»»

Californians have their final chance to vote Tuesday in a fiercely contested gubernatorial primary ahead of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate coming to an end at the end of the year. The state's open-primary system, which allows the two best-performing candidates to advance regardless»»»

Hezbollah will not accept a "partial ceasefire" with Israel, a senior official from the Iran-backed group said Tuesday, refusing to halt attacks against northern Israel in exchange for Israel sparing Beirut's southern suburbs, although they appeared to have stopped on Tuesday. "We will not accept a»»»

Tunis, June 2 (TAP) - National consultations on the development of Tunisia’s e-commerce strategy for the 2027–2031 period kicked off on Tuesday in Tunis, with the participation of stakeholders from the public and private sectors, professional...»»»

JEDDAH: Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has entered the Latin American market through the acquisition of Brazil’s Corredor Logistica e Infraestrutura, a leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, in a deal valued at 3.1 billion dirhams ($835 million). The move strengthens AD Ports Group’s exp»»»

Red Sea Global (RSG) announced on Tuesday a major sustainability milestone, revealing that it successfully avoided 117,879 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) emissions during 2024. The achievement was independently verified and officially certified by DNV, confirming the company's full relia»»»

Pakistani students have joined Wuhan Technical College of Communications for a one-year program in cross-border e-commerce, AI, and Chinese language training. During PM Shehbaz Sharif's visit to China (May 23-26, 2026), the focus was on transitioning to CPEC 2.0 and digitalizing Pakistan's economy.»»»

Abu Dhabi: AD Ports Group announced Monday it has acquired Brazil-based independent agri-bulk terminal operator Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI) in at an enterprise value of Dh3.1 billion ($835 million), marking the Abu Dhabi company’s first major expansion into Latin America. Sign up for »»»

Dubai: A show that traces a hundred years of Hindi film music from the black-and-white era to the present day is heading to Abu Dhabi for the first time, after selling out audiences in Dubai. 100 Years of Bollywood: The Musical, produced by Malhaar, will be staged at the Cultural Foundation Theatre»»»

1 of 2 | U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker (C) arrives at South Korea's foreign ministry building in Seoul on Tuesday for talks on security-related agreements. Photo by Yonhap South Korea and the United States launched new high-profile talks Tuesday to discuss the i»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) and Dubai businessman Mohamed Alabbar are among parties that have expressed preliminary interest in acquiring all or part of UAE food and consumer goods giant IFFCO, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Get updated faster and for»»»

RIYADH: Consumer spending in Saudi Arabia recorded strong growth during April, rising by about 17.5 percent year on year to reach SR133.9 billion ($35.64 billion), marking the largest monthly growth rate since May 2021. This performance was primarily driven by robust growth in e-commerce, which con»»»

Doha, Qatar: The ports in Qatar (Hamad, Ruwais and Doha) registered surge in handling of container volumes in May this year compared to the previous month. In a post on its X platform yesterday, Mwani Qatar stated “Qatar ports received over 73,000 TEUs in May 2026, marking a 44% increase compared t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed yesterday held a virtual meeting with Minister of International Trade of Canada, H E Maninder Sidhu. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in trade and »»»

Nearly 30% of Romanians say they plan to shop online from international platforms in 2026, while for 61% of consumers marketplaces have become their main online shopping channel, according to a specialised national survey published on Tuesday.According to the cited source, Romania's e-commerce sect»»»

CFR Calatori announced the resumption of the international train service "Romania," which will provide daily direct connections between Bucharest and Varna, Sofia and Istanbul/Halkali from 12 June to 12 October 2026.According to a press releaase the national passenger rail operator, these direct in»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar took part in the 35th session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), convened in Vienna. The delegation was headed by H E Legal Advisor to H E Minister of Interior, Maj. Gen. Dr. Abdullah Yousef Al Mal, who underscored the impor»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Qatar H E Aibek Toktobolotov. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and relations between the two countries in areas»»»

Egypt has recently been suffering from a very high divorce rate, peaking in 2017 with a total of about 190,000 cases, according to the central bureau of statistics. Maysa Shawky, Deputy Minister of Health and the General Supervisor of the Council of Population, Childhood and Motherhood, has said th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council yesterday held its regular weekly session in Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council’s headquarters, chaired by Speaker H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. At the outset of the session, Director of Sessions and Committees Affairs Department Ahmed Sultan Al Ghanim read out »»»

Police in Székesfehérvár have opened an investigation against an unknown perpetrator after a four-storey industrial building undergoing demolition collapsed on Monday, leaving one man trapped beneath the rubble in a life-threatening condition. A nation mobilises Imre Szabó, press officer for the Fe»»»

TAIPEI: A Taiwanese military training aircraft crashed on Tuesday during a simulated engine failure exercise, killing the two pilots on board, the defense ministry said in a statement. The T-34 plane crashed at 8:08 a.m. (0008 GMT) at the northern end of the runway at Gangshan Air Base in the islan»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists are paying more at the pump for a fourth straight month, with petrol prices rising by nearly 8% in June. Yet despite the increase, local fuel costs remain below many major international markets as global oil prices cool from recent highs. New June fuel prices are: Super 98, Spe»»»

In a decisive step towards rejuvenating Egypt’s economic landscape, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly has introduced the formation of six specialized advisory committees. These committees are designed to bolster communication between the government and the private sector, facilitating a continuou»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he told U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel would strike Beirut if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking Israel. "I spoke this evening with President Trump and told him that if Hezbollah does not cease attacking our towns and our citizens, Isr»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he had persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreeing not to send warplanes to bomb Beirut's southern suburbs and the Lebanese group promising to stop attacks. "There will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any T»»»

Q Mobility announced the launch of a new smart parking experience in Abu Dhabi, enabling auto deduction parking fee payments through users’ Darb app wallet. The initiative marks a significant step toward enhancing the parking experience and delivering more seamless, efficient, and user-centric digi»»»

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the government would not be drawn into disputes within Türkiye's main opposition CHP and would not allow unrest on the streets, in ‌his first ‌public comments ‌since ⁠a court ruling last ⁠month annulled the party's 2023 congress and removed its lea»»»

Israel said Monday it would once again target Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold mostly spared heavy attacks since April, as it stages its deepest incursion into Lebanon in two decades. The Israeli military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee, posting on X, urged Dahieh reside»»»

Dubai: Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&) has signed a binding agreement with Uber Technologies to sell a 12.5% stake in Careem Technologies for $100 million in cash. The transaction represents part of e&'s existing 50.03% holding in Careem Technologies. Following completion, e& wi»»»

Dubai: When the call came through, Tejal Patni was fast asleep. The 56-year-old commercial film director, originally from Mumbai, has been living in Dubai with his family for the past 49 years. Patni has been participating in Big Ticket for a couple of years and lady luck finally smiled on him in t»»»

RIYADH: Procurement specialists, purchasing managers and warehouse managers are among 12 professions now subject to a 70 percent Saudization requirement in the Kingdom. The move marks the start of the implementation of a Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development decision aimed at expanding»»»

May 29 (UPI) -- An Idaho man broke a potentially deadly Guinness World Record he has pledged to never attempt again: the longest duration balancing a running chainsaw on the chin. David Rush, who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records titles, attempted the record at his oldest son's last »»»

Dubai: Dubai-based entrepreneur Candace Braganza says too many brands are focused on creating content for algorithms instead of building a long-term business narrative. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Braganza, founder of Sculpt25 Creative, said the idea for her agency»»»

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company PJSC (DTC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AJ Industries LLC (AJI) to explore a strategic partnership aimed at expanding mobility services in the Emirate of Ajman. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The a»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s wholesale and retail trade revenue index rose 7.3 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained strength in consumer spending and commercial activity across the Kingdom. Preliminary data released by the General Authority for Statistics showed the gen»»»

Praia, Cape Verde: Silveria Nedio beamed as she watched young footballers from the soccer school she is in charge of battling on the pitch in Praia ahead of Cape Verde's first ever World Cup. "We are a small country, but the dream is big," she said. For the first time in history, the tiny volcanic »»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage and organisation of the Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, the Indonesian community celebrated the conclusion of its educational activities organised by the center for students. The event was attended by Indonesian Ambassador, H E Syahda Gur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo played a central role during the 2025/26 financial year in the Group’s financial and operational performance. A key enabler of global trade, Qatar Airways Group’s air cargo business maintained its position as the world’s leading air cargo carrier, combining scale wi»»»

Arab Finance: The board members of Beltone Financial Holding appointed Forvis Mazars as an independent financial advisor to conduct a fair value study on its acquisition of Lumen Aegis Enterprises, as per a bourse filing. In December 2025, the EGX-listed company unveiled plans for the transaction t»»»