Venezuela's Rodriguez to visit India as oil imports rise
New Delhi, India: Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez will travel to India on Wednesday for a five-day visit, the foreign ministry said, as New Delhi scales up crude imports from Caracas. India, the world's third-largest oil buyer, has revived crude supplies from Venezuela to blunt a shar»»»
Can AI Stop a Сlimate Disaster? China and Pakistan Bet on MAZU
MAZU is a cloud-based, AI-driven multi-hazard early warning system developed by China to combat heatwaves, glacial lake outburst floods, and devastating monsoons in Pakistan. What it is: MAZU (Multi-hazard, Alert, Zero-gap, Universal Coverage) is China's answer to the UN's "Early Warning for All" i»»»
Quds Force’s Qaani Signals Bab El-Mandeb Could Mirror Hormuz
The commander of the Quds Force in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani, warned that ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip could trigger broader regional escalation and activate additional fronts. Qaani said that “the recent evil practices of the Zionist»»»
Qatar affirms commitment to its efforts in mediation and preventive diplomacy
The State of Qatar has affirmed continued commitment to its efforts in mediation, dialogue, and preventive diplomacy to bolster peaceful efforts aimed at de-escalation and the preservation of international peace and security. This came in Qatar's statement delivered by Permanent Representative of t»»»
Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain
Tehran, Iran: Iran's football team will leave for Spain this weekend en route to their World Cup base in Mexico despite still awaiting visas, the head of the country's football federation said. The 2026 World Cup is being hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Neither the United St»»»
India resumes trade talks with US, expects deal ‘soon’
New Delhi: India and the US have almost concluded the first part of their new trade deal, the Indian commerce minister said, as delegations began talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. A US delegation led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch arrived in India on Mond»»»
Israel's weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years
Israeli weapons exports reached a record high of more than $19 billion last year, a 30% increase from 2024, Israel's Defense Ministry said Tuesday. More than half of 2025's sales were "mega-deals" valued at $100 million or more, the ministry said, adding that sales have more than doubled in the las»»»
A Saudi voice in climate research
JEDDAH: Saudi environmentalist Hassan Alzain is using research, writing and environmental policy to promote climate resilience and sustainability in Saudi Arabia and beyond. A graduate of the Yale School of the Environment, Alzain recently earned a master’s in environmental management, with special»»»
Uganda confirms 6 new Ebola cases, total rises to 15
Kampala, Uganda: Uganda has confirmed six new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the ongoing outbreak to 15, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday. According to the ministry's latest Ebola update, the six new cases were identified among contacts of previously conf»»»
Israel says US backs striking Beirut suburbs if Hezbollah attacks north
Israel's defense minister said Tuesday Washington had given its backing to potential Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern Dahieh suburb if the Iran-backed group attacked northern Israeli communities. "The Prime Minister and I led a coordinated move together with the IDF to establish a new equation.»»»
GPC Announces 95% Surge in Egypt’s Oil Production from 1,700 bpd in July to 3,300 bpd with Ambitious Expansions in Deserts and Gulf of Suez
The General Petroleum Company (GPC) has unveiled a robust plan to bolster Egypt’s oil and gas production capabilities by drilling 41 new wells in the Eastern and Western Deserts, as well as the Gulf of Suez, during the fiscal year 2025/2026. This strategic move is part of a broader initiative to en»»»
‘You’re f***ing crazy!’ Trump yelled at Netanyahu for derailing Iran talks – Axios
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s escalation in Lebanon, Axios reported on Monday, citing two American officials and a third source briefed on the call. Trump allegedly accused Netanyahu of endangering US negotiations with Iran and d»»»
Chinese porcelain cargo found in 18th-century shipwreck off Norway
Oslo, Norway: An 18th-century shipwreck carrying the best-preserved cargo of Chinese porcelain ever found in Northern Europe has been discovered in Norwegian waters, the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage said Monday. The wreck, known as the Porcelain Shipwreck, lies at a depth of about 60»»»
Vucic receives president of UAE Federal National Council
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with the President of the UAE Federal National Council Saqr Ghobash in Belgrade on Tuesday, noting that joint projects in the past years had lent a strong impetus to a Serbia-UAE partnership and that the UAE was one of Serbia's most significant part»»»
Iran's inflation hits World War II levels, deepening economic pain
Year-on-year inflation in Iran reached a level in May unseen since World War II, underlining the economic pain average Iranians face as the Islamic Republic worries about the war with Israel and the United States restarting. A report Monday by Iran's Central Bank represents the first official ackno»»»
Trump administration unveils Medicaid work requirement - UPI.com
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz on Monday announced a new work requirement rule for Medicaid eligibility. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo June 1 (UPI) -- The Trump administration unveiled a new rule Monday adding work requirements to Medicaid eligi»»»
Watch: Oklahoma parade features record-breaking 3,596 classic cars - UPI.com
June 1 (UPI) -- A parade on Route 66 in Oklahoma broke a Guinness World Record by including 3,596 classic cars in the procession. Tulsa's Route 66 Capital Cruise: Classic Car Centennial Parade, which took place on Saturday, broke the record for the largest parade of classic cars. The parade bested »»»
MEPs doubt Brussels can police Big Tech, as EU commission defends Digital Markets Act enforcement
The European Commission has defended its enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) against criticism from MEPs – who questioned whether Brussels can effectively rein in US Big Tech companies under growing political and legal pressure. Speaking to the internal market committee on Tuesday (2 June)»»»
Three months of paralysis: Strait of Hormuz remains a ghost route
Dubai: More than three months after conflict effectively brought commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to a standstill, the world’s most important energy chokepoint remains a shadow of its former self, with shipowners still reluctant to return despite growing talk of reopening. Despite Presid»»»
Oman Islamic New Year: Public sector to enjoy three-day weekend break from June 18
Oman's public sector employees will enjoy a three-day break this month as the Islamic New Year public holiday falls on Thursday, June 18, and is followed by the Sultanate’s weekend on Friday and Saturday. The Islamic NY public holiday had been set according to the annual public holiday calendar iss»»»
Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gusto
Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, France: Malo Gusto's proven big match-winning temperament will stand him in good stead as he looks to challenge Jules Kounde for the starting berth as France's right back at the World Cup. The 23-year-old was part of the Chelsea team which won the Europa Conference Leagu»»»
The ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term’s meaning
RAMALLAH: Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas militants there, as well as more than a dozen other people. I»»»
Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
TEL AVIV: Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after US President Donald Trump declared Israel would halt plans to attack Iran ally Hezbollah in Beirut, highlighting pressure the Israeli leader faces ahead of an election polls show him losing. Trump said on Monday that Israel and Hezbollah»»»
Liverpool close to hiring Iraola: reports
LONDON: Liverpool are in advanced talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as they seek a replacement for Arne Slot, according to reports on Tuesday. Iraola has emerged as Liverpool’s top target to replace Slot, who was sacked on Saturday after a turbulent second season in charge. Liverp»»»
Six killed in Iowa domestic dispute; gunman also killed - UPI.com
June 1 (UPI) -- At least six people were killed Monday in a series of shootings in an Iowa city that authorities said stemmed from a domestic dispute. The suspect was identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, of Muscatine, located along the eastern Iowa border with Illinois, and also died from a sel»»»
Yas Clinic launches advanced diagnostic laboratory in Abu Dhabi
Yas Clinic has unveiled a new next-generation diagnostic laboratory at its Khalifa City facility, aimed at delivering faster and more accurate test results to support patient care. The hospital said the new laboratory was designed to improve speed, accuracy and efficiency in medical testing, while »»»
Alive Capital and Enspired, partnership to unlock Romania’s battery storage market
The partnership seeks to leverage the core strengths of the two companies for the benefit of asset owners in Romania. Alive Capital offers expertise in operations, aggregation and portfolio management across Romania’s entire energy value chain, while enspired’s proprietary AI-powered trading and op»»»
Qatar Affirms Continued Commitment to Its Efforts in Mediation, Dialogue, and Preventive Diplomacy
New York: The State of Qatar has affirmed continued commitment to its efforts in mediation, dialogue, and preventive diplomacy to bolster peaceful efforts aimed at de-escalation and the preservation of international peace and security. This came in Qatar's statement delivered by HE Permanent Repres»»»
Sotheby's to auction Pele jersey worn in 1958 World Cup
New York: The jersey worn by late football legend Pele during Brazil's 1958 World Cup victory will headline an auction set to coincide with this year's tournament, Sotheby's announced Tuesday. Pele, then just 17 years old, scored two of Brazil's five goals in the 1958 final against host nation Swed»»»
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas NaadiBBC Africa, Accra Anadolu via Getty ImagesGhanaian President John Mahama's comments came during a visit to the UK Ghana's new bill criminalising LGBTQ+ activities will u»»»
Ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran are stretching the term's meaning
Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas militants there, as well as more than a dozen other people. In Lebanon,»»»
Oil and Gold Rise Amid Uncertainty Over U.S.-Iran Talks
New York/Washington, June 2 (SANA) Oil prices surged more than 4 percent on Tuesday after media reports suggested that Iran had halted indirect negotiations with the United States, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global energy markets. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures settl»»»
100 Years of Bollywood musical comes to Abu Dhabi with exclusive new segment
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»»»
Djuric, Valtonen discuss Serbia-Finland cooperation
HELSINKI - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met on Tuesday in Helsinki with Finnish FM Elina Valtonen to discuss advancement of bilateral relations, Serbia's EU perspective and current regional and international affairs. After hosting Valtonen in Belgrade in September 2024, Djuric is on a return visit to Fi»»»
Kingdom, Russia explore dates trade expansion
MOSCOW: Princess Sarah bint Bandar, executive director of the International Dates Council, recently met with Russia’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov at the Saudi Embassy in Moscow. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in the dates sector, expanding international partnerships, »»»
Lebanese university postpones exams after Israeli strike kills students
Lebanon's public university said on Tuesday it was postponing some examinations after two students and their father were killed while returning to south Lebanon after sitting exams a day earlier. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said a dentist from the border village of Qlayaa "was killed w»»»
Parliamentary Budget Committee Adopts Amendments to Water Act on Second Reading
A bill to amend and supplement the Water Act was adopted by the parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee on its second reading on Tuesday. The amendments aim to fulfil Bulgaria's commitments related to receiving payments under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The bill provides for diffe»»»
Saudi Arabia M&A activity rises to 24 deals in Q1 worth $689m
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded 24 mergers and acquisitions deals worth $689 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 4 percent annual increase in deal volume, according to Ansarada’s latest Middle East M&A Market Analysis report. The figures point to continued resilience in the Kingdom’s dealmaking m»»»
Two Lebanese soldiers injured in Israeli attack in Southern Lebanon
Beirut: Two Lebanese soldiers were injured in an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon, Lebanese army announced today, June 2, 2026. In a statement, the army said the two soldiers sustained moderate injuries when they were targeted by an Israeli drone on the Haboush-Deir Zahrani road in the Nabatieh r»»»
Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: “You’re fucking crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.” Trump told Netanyahu, according to a US official President Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s escala»»»
GERB-Tied Official Ivanka Dineva Reappointed to Head Bulgaria’s Medical Supervision Agency
Ivanka Dineva has been reappointed as head of Bulgaria’s Executive Agency “Medical Supervision” (IAMN), replacing Dr. Atanas Atanasov, the Ministry of Health announced. The move returns Dineva to a post she previously held before being dismissed in February by acting Health Minister Mihail Okoliysk»»»
Hezbollah’s Nighttime Drones Becoming Israeli Soldiers’ Nightmare: Visiting Comrades at Rambam Hospital Say More
Yedioth Ahronoth indicated that the concerns have been confirmed, and the “Israeli” army is worried about the use of explosive loitering gliders at night. The Hebrew newspaper added that one of the Givati Reconnaissance fighters who came to visit those wounded in the drone incident that struck the »»»
Fuel distribution and smuggling crisis: More than 500 non-compliant petrol stations closed and will not be allowed to reopen – Interior Minister Trabelsi
On the background of queues at petrol stations over the Eid-al-Adha (feast of sacrifice) holidays last week, Tripoli based Libyan Interior Minister, Major General Emad Trabelsi, pointed out that the Ministry of Interior is currently monitoring suspected 394 gas stations in the western region, while»»»
Tensions rise between Romania and Russia after drone strikes apartment block
Relations between Bucharest and Moscow have deteriorated further following a Russian drone incident in the eastern Romanian city of Galați, with President Nicușor Dan warning that Romania could consider expelling Russia’s ambassador if similar incidents occur again. A drone struck the top of a»»»
Israel, Hezbollah continue to trade fire despite U.S.-brokered truce - UPI.com
A partial cease-fire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump failed to stop fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and across the Israeli border. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA June 2 (UPI) -- Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire on Tuesday, a day after U.S. President Donald»»»
FSB Blows Lid on Western Plot to Hack Russian Officials’ Phones — But Here’s the Shocker
Russia's FSB has uncovered a foreign spy operation using malware implanted on the smartphones of high-ranking Russian officials. The goal? To extract data, eavesdrop on conversations, and covertly monitor the situation. But here's what the headlines won't tell you.How the US is weaponizing the glob»»»
Mali: Progress made in talks with MOL, response to our proposal due on Tue or Wed
BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday progress had been made in talks with Hungary's MOL on its acquisition of a Russian-majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS and that MOL's response to the latest proposal by the Serbian side was due later in th»»»
IRGC Warns: Any New Military Aggression Will Be Met with Different Operations
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran’s armed forces are better prepared than before and are fully ready for any future contingency, asserting that any return by the enemy to military aggression will be met with different operational approaches. Spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mo»»»
UN Chief: Vital to Keep UNIFIL in Lebanon
UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday that peacekeepers will be needed in Lebanon after the mandate of the current mission expires at year-end. Last August, the UN Security Council, under US pressure, decided to end the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on December 31,»»»
Singer Psy referred to prosecution over alleged medical law violation - UPI.com
South Korean singer Psy, seen here at the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris in 2023, was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of receiving prescription psychotropic drugs, police said Tuesday. File Photo by Yonhap Singer-rapper Psy has been referred to prosecutors on suspicions of recei»»»