Vucic: Serbia is on EU path, that is our strategic goal
TIVAT - Serbia is on the EU path, and that is its strategic goal, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in Tivat, Montenegro, on Friday. Vucic is in Tivat for the EU-Western Balkans Summit. Asked by foreign reporters about his expectations from the summit and whether Serbia was ready to get close»»»
Drivers alert: Major traffic changes coming to Al Khan Road this Saturday
Sharjah: Motorists in Sharjah will face temporary traffic diversions on Al Khan Road from Saturday as authorities begin a new phase of a major infrastructure project aimed at expanding the roadway and constructing new bridges to improve traffic flow across the emirate. The Sharjah Roads and Transpo»»»
Gokul Kumar Vishwanathan: How Eval8.ai is redefining hiring, learning, and careers
India produces millions of graduates every year. Degrees continue to rise.Certifications continue to grow.Coaching institutes continue to expand. Yet one challenge remains deeply rooted in the education and employability ecosystem: companies still struggle to find job-ready talent, while students c»»»
V Perfumes empowers Emirati women fragrance entrepreneurs with the launch of ‘Emirati'
Dubai: V Perfumes is proud to announce the launch of Emirati, by Emirati Hands, a pioneering Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to empower Emirati women fragrance entrepreneurs. The program provides a premium retail platform by offering dedicated shelf space across V Perfumes»»»
Boeing 777s now commanded by Emirates' first Emirati female captains
Dubai: Emirates has promoted two Emirati pilots to captain, making aviation history as the airline's first Emirati female captains and marking a significant milestone in the UAE's efforts to empower women in the aviation sector. Nearly two decades after joining Emirates as cadet pilots with dreams »»»
Can AI stop the next pandemic? Scientists unveil vaccine breakthrough
For decades, vaccine development has largely followed the same pattern: a dangerous virus emerges, scientists identify it, develop a vaccine and then race to keep up as the pathogen evolves. Researchers at the University of Cambridge now believe they may have found a way to turn that model on its h»»»
SpaceX launches 29 new satellites to boost its global network
Washington: SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites into space as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its satellite internet network worldwide. The company stated in a press release that the Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, the US Space Force's launch site in Florida, after a brief de»»»
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire terms – Ya Libnan
Share: File : Hezbollah SG Naim Qassem Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to a full ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks and withdrawing its operatives from the area south of the Litani River in Lebanon, according to a joint statement from the U.S., Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah reje»»»
Djuric congratulates Kajzer on becoming Slovenian FM
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric congratulated Tone Kajzer on Thursday on becoming Slovenia's new FM. "Warm congratulations to Tone Kajzer on becoming Slovenia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs. Having served together in Washington, I know firsthand his professionalism, dedication and co»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
Justice Minister Naydenov Says Government Delivers Results on Reform Recommendations
This government is maintaining reform continuity while delivering results aligned with European Commission recommendations, Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov told Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath, the Ministry of Justice press service s»»»
Kremlin says Putin has been briefed on Zelensky letter
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed about an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia news outlet on Friday. “Yes, overnight we already handed over (to Putin) the written version. What came from the media w»»»
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»»»
Modernization of energy sector: 41 units of new equipment put in service - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan is consistently implementing measures to modernize the energy sector and strengthen the country’s infrastructure capacity. As part of this work, 41 units of specialized equipment have been officially handed over. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Chairman of t»»»
Construction of new school completed in Dzheti-Oguz district - | 24.KG
Construction of a new school has been completed in the village of Saruu in Dzheti-Oguz district of Issyk-Kul region, the Ministry of Construction reports. The project was funded by the republican budget, with a total cost of 226 million soms. According to the design, the school will accommodate 500»»»
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, »»»
Romania still faces major fiscal, productivity, and social gaps, warns European Commission in fresh Country Report
The European Commission (EC) has published its 2026 Country Report and the country-specific recommendations (CSRs) for Romania, warning that the country continues to face significant fiscal, external, competitiveness, and social vulnerabilities, despite progress made through the fiscal consolidatio»»»
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»»»
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»»»
German Investigators Launch Probe Into Boeing 787 Incident in Frankfurt
The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has begun an investigation into the Boeing 787 jetliner whose nose gear collapsed on Thursday at a gate at Frankfurt airport, according to a BFU spokesperson. An interim report is expected in about eight weeks, and the final report »»»
Vucic: Important meeting with von der Leyen, Costa, Macron and Merz about Serbia's EU future
TIVAT, - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is attending the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, said on Friday he had had an important meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, French President Emanuel Macron and Ger»»»
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»»»
BREAKING: Hungary bans new guest workers from three countries with immediate effect
Hungary has introduced an immediate restriction affecting foreign workers, banning the recruitment of new guest workers from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia through a fast-track employment procedure. The announcement was made during Thursday’s government press briefing, where officials outline»»»
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»»»
Kyrgyzstan proposes new system for traveling to Mecca - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has put a new system for organizing the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages up for public discussion. Authorities are proposing to fully digitalize the pilgrimage process, make the allocation of places more transparent, and strengthen control over the spending of pilgrims’ funds. The draft stipul»»»
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 »»»
Egypt, S. Korea, Japan discuss boosting economic, developmental cooperation
Assistant Foreign Minister for International, Multilateral, and Bilateral Development Cooperation Ambassador Khaled Anis discussed with a delegation from the South Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), affiliated with the Export-Import Bank of Korea, ways to boost economic and develo»»»
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»»»
US Senate approves $70 bn for Trump immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration crackdown, handing the president a major victory on one of his signature issues after months of bitter fighting over deportations and border enforcement.The bill, which would fund Immigratio»»»
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»»»
Sofia Mayor Terziev, EU Commissioner Roswall Launch First Heat Fest Climate Festival
Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy Jessika Roswall officially launched the first edition of the Heat Fest climate festival, Sofia Municipality said on Friday. The event, organized at the initiative of Sofia Munic»»»
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»»»
Trump’s ‘Crazy’ Rebuke Undercuts Netanyahu at a Critical Moment
Benjamin Netanyahu has long portrayed himself to the Israeli public as being uniquely adept in dealing with Donald Trump, capable of winning and sustaining the US president's backing. But an acrimonious phone call this week where the president called the prime minister "[expletive] crazy", first le»»»
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»»»
Russian Strikes Kill 7 in Ukraine
Russia fired hundreds of drones at Ukraine between late Thursday and early Friday, killing seven people and destroying a factory that produces milk products for children, authorities said. Images published by Ukraine's state emergency service showed the ruins of a building bearing the logo of Ukrai»»»
Slovak FM slams PM Magyar’s "Hungary borders itself" remark
A fresh diplomatic dispute has emerged between Hungary and Slovakia after Prime Minister Péter Magyar made remarks about Hungary’s historical situation during a speech marking the Day of National Cohesion. Speaking on Budapest’s Kossuth Square on Thursday, Magyar said Hungary was “perhaps the only »»»
Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov Calls for Police Files Committee Closure
Vazrazhdane has submitted a proposal to close the police files committee (officially Committee for Disclosing the Documents and Announcing Affiliation of Bulgarian Citizens to the State Security and Intelligence Services of the Bulgarian National Army). Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of P»»»