QUETTA: An acid attack against a woman doctor has sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s medical sector, sparking strikes and a protest Tuesday demanding safety and justice for the victim. A man threw acid at Mahnoor Nasir at her hospital in the southern city of Quetta on Saturday, causing burns to sev»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Tuesday talks on MOL's acquisition of a Russian majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS were complex as "everyone is defending their own interests", and noted that a deal between the Russian side and the Hun»»»

During the election campaign, Péter Magyar pledged to prioritise the creation of high value-added jobs, while gradually sending home guest workers from third countries and favouring Hungary’s domestic labour reserves. Yet employers insist that foreign workers remain indispensable. According to labo»»»

France Tuesday banned far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, the French foreign minister said, slamming him for actively promoting the annexation of the West Bank and the "re-colonization" of Gaza. "Four leaders of settler organizations, and twenty-one violen»»»

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir Putin. A Russian oligarch loyal to the Kremlin may be a surprise choice of messenger for Kyiv, but the former Chelsea owner has a history of acting as go-between since t»»»

Bulgaria's parliamentary Committee on Budget and Finance Tuesday voted, 13-3 with five abstentions, to approve on first reading amendments to the Act on the Collection of Revenues and the Commitment of Expenditures in 2026 until the Passage of the 2026 State Budget Act, the 2026 Public Social Insur»»»

Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov has accused previous administrations of allowing major delays in the modernization of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, saying the Ministry of Defense inherited stalled projects, missed opportunities for domestic industry, and serious problems related to military infrast»»»

Greek coastal authorities are increasingly removing umbrellas, sunbeds, and other items left overnight on public beaches in an effort to stop illegal space “reservation” by tourists. In popular coastal regions such as Halkidiki, municipal teams are clearing beaches early in the morning, often using»»»

Three new direct air routes linking Bulgaria with Greece and Hungary have been officially launched as part of WizzAir's expanded summer flight program covering dozens of destinations across Europe. The additions include connections from Sofia to Corfu, as well as from Burgas and Varna to Budapest. »»»

The Central Beach in Sveti Vlas has once again secured the prestigious Blue Flag certification, maintaining its place among the beaches that meet some of the highest environmental and safety standards on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. The internationally recognized eco-label is awarded after an indepe»»»

The parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee has approved the government’s proposal to raise the national debt ceiling to 3.8 billion euros. The measure passed with 13 votes in favor, three against, and five abstentions. During the discussion, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Done»»»

Technip Energies (EPA: TE), a French engineering and technology company and one of the world's leading contractors for LNG infrastructure projects, has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract by Mozambique Rovuma Venture for the Coral »»»

A Ukrainian Sea Baby unmanned surface vessel exploded near Berth 78 in Romania’s Constanța Port on June 5, triggering fresh tensions over the management of security incidents spilling over from the war in Ukraine and exposing apparent shortcomings in communications between Kyiv and Bucharest. Accor»»»

PUNE: A retired software engineer who spent years investing in the stock market lost more than Rs44.3 million ($520,000) after being drawn into an elaborate investment scam run through WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels and fake trading platforms, according to police. The victim, 46-year-old Ujjwal»»»

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has confidentially filed for a US initial public offering, the company said on Monday, joining rivals such as Anthropic in a race towards public markets amid surging investor interest in artificial intelligence. The firm did not disclose terms or timing. ChatGPT maker OpenAI co»»»

RIYADH: Three Saudi Arabian students have been recognized for making artwork from recycled materials as part of Epson’s ReCreators contest. The competition was launched by the technology company on World Sustainability Day last October, when schools in the Kingdom were invited to take part. The aim»»»

Bulgarian National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova has conferred with US Charge d'Affaires in Sofia H. Martin McDowell, the Parliamentary Press Centre said on Tuesday. The key areas in the Bulgarian-American strategic partnership were discussed at the US-initiated meeting. The sides reaffirmed their»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Waha for Cars, the official distributor of JETOUR in Qatar, has announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at supporting Qatari entrepreneurs and empowering local businesses, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to contributing to Qatar’s economic development and strengthening the»»»

June 8 (UPI) -- A pregnant cat who showed up on an Oklahoma family's porch had one more surprise in store when she gave birth to five kittens -- and adopted a baby bunny. Kathy Price said the pregnant cat showed up on her porch in Vian about two months ago. "I opened the door to bring her some cat »»»

June 8 (UPI) -- A 19-story landmark hotel in Arlington, Texas, was demolished to make way for a new luxury resort, and the implosion took less than a minute. The former Sheraton Arlington was imploded Saturday morning before a crowd of onlookers in the city's Entertainment District. The Sheraton wa»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri only supports a complete and comprehensive ceasefire by land, sea, and air without any conditions, he told the WHYZ media platform. After a ceasefire is reached, Hezbollah and Israel can withdraw in parallel from the area south of the Litani river, he said. Israel and»»»

DUBAI: Israeli ministers have authorized the military forces to strike Beirut in response to any rocket fire emanating from Lebanon and crosses into the country’s territory, media reports say. Israel’s security cabinet decided Monday morning that any rocket fire from Lebanon that crosses into Israe»»»

MUZAFFARABAD: Shops and businesses shut down, and public transport halted across Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Tuesday after a call for a strike by a recently banned group, known for violent protests. The Joint Awami Action Committee ‘s call follows clashes on Sunday in the city of Rawalakot bet»»»

Rossiya Segodnya media group hosted an international session titled Next-Generation Media: Responding to Global Challenges on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The event brought together participants from Italy, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, the UAE, and»»»

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, following consultations with President Iliana Iotova regarding the new composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Vazrazhdane Deputy Floor Leader Peter Petrov said the party disagrees with the proposed mathematical model for the composition of the CEC, a»»»

Kyrgyzstan is planning to receive around 12 million tourists in 2026, the head of the State Agency for Tourism Development, Eduard Kubatov, stated. He said that in 2025 the country was visited by approximately 10 million tourists, while the tourism sector’s contribution to the economy exceeds $1 bi»»»

The European Commission’s proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) and its new roadmap for digitization and AI in the energy sector show that data centers have become a strategic EU priority. The EU aims to triple data center computing capacity within 5–7 years and meet cloud and AI demand by 2»»»

Dubai: For decades, India was believed to keep its nuclear warheads and missiles separate during peacetime, a practice seen as consistent with its policy of maintaining a credible minimum deterrent rather than a hair-trigger nuclear posture. Now, a leading global arms watchdog says that may be chan»»»

The General Directorate Border Police (GDBP) has received 125 standard passenger vehicles, 70 off-road vehicles, seven passenger cars, seven minibuses, four buses and 88 cameras. The new equipment was provided under projects with a total value of EUR 10.5 million, Border Police said on Tuesday. “We»»»

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Nithya Raman, a left-wing candidate who ran on a democratic socialist platform will face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election in November. Her surprise primary success knocks the Trump-backed Republican candidate Spencer Pr»»»

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, FIFA said Monday, in a decision that prevents him from becoming the first Somali official to referee at the tournament. Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan»»»

Donald Trump was the first sitting US president to attend the NBA Finals on June 8 in New York City. But the leader was booed by crowds in the heavily democratic city every time he was shown on screen. Attendees also had to wait in hour-long lines due to the heavy security system put in place for T»»»

According to data from Nespresso Romania, 45% of Romanians say that the main reason they drink coffee is for pleasure—not the need for energy, nor the morning routine. This shift in motivation is fueling an increasingly creative and personal beverage culture, particularly visible at outdoor cafes, »»»

Israel struck the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Tuesday, according to Lebanese state media, after warning residents of the city and its surrounding areas to evacuate ahead of possible strikes. The attack came a day after Iran warned it would resume attacks on Israel if it kept striking Lebanon.»»»

The Peace Corps Mission in the Kyrgyz Republic today welcomed 27 new American teachers who are beginning their training to serve as volunteers. The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic announced. Upon completion of their training, the volunteer interns will contribute to the development of English l»»»

In a potentially major advancement in the fight against HIV and AIDS, a South African laboratory is set to produce a generic version of a new preventive treatment that is injectable, and only needs to be administered twice a year. Initial studies show it reduces the risk of transmission by around 9»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that China world not swerve from its commitment ​to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un during a rare summit between the two leaders in Pyongyang. The summit comes at a time when China's ec»»»

China said Tuesday that it “firmly opposed” the US decision to blacklist major Chinese companies including Alibaba and Baidu, after Washington accused them of aiding the Chinese military. Beijing warned against what it called the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese firms and called on Washington »»»

China and North Korea's leaders met at a rare summit in Pyongyang on June 8. Both sides looks to reaffirm their traditional ties at a time of growing geopolitical tension. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks at what these two old allies are looking to get out of this relationship, and how Kim Jong-Un»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) will challenge the allocation of seats in the Central Election Commission (CEC) before the Constitutional Court, the party's press centre said on Tuesday. According to DB, President Iliana Iotova rejected the coalition's arguments that an incorrect methodology had been used»»»

Bulgaria's parliamentary Committee on Defence Tuesday voted, 15-1, to approve on first reading an investment expenditure project for the procurement of seven new 3D radars and auxiliary equipment. The project was amended to enable the start of implementation, while the overall completion deadline r»»»

Proposed candidates for Bulgaria's new Central Election Commission (CEC) will be heard on June 12, provided all requirements have been met, President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday at the conclusion of her consultations with the parliamentary parties and coalitions on the composition of the electora»»»

The aftermath of an earlier Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese port of Tyre in May. On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces ordered residents, including for the first time those in Christian neighborhoods, to evacuate well to the north of the city for their safety as it prepared to target Hez»»»

Prices of fuel and lubricants have increased again in Kyrgyzstan. As of June 9, the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel has gone up by an average of 1 som per liter. This is not the first increase in fuel prices in recent months. Earlier, authorities stated their intention to curb fuel price growth th»»»

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel will be held in police custody until Wednesday as investigators questioned him over allegations of sexual assault and rape involving at least a dozen women, prosecutors said, adding that two new rape complaints had recently been filed. French singer and actor P»»»

Seven Georgian nationals are due in court in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare works by Russian literary giants including Alexander Pushkin from prestigious French libraries, in a case prosecutors say formed part of a Europe-wide organised theft operation. Seven Georgian nationals will be trie»»»

France and Germany have agreed to scrap a landmark project to build a next generation fighter jet. The move is a setback for European defense cooperation at a »»»

The EU has invited Taliban representatives to Brussels for technical talks on deportations, which could take place before the summer. This despite worries that such talks could normalise the Taliban, on top of legal and human rights concerns about sending people back to the country. Critics say tha»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 9: We look at how the Chinese papers are covering Xi Jinping's two-day visit to North Korea. The New York Times examines how Pyongyang has transformed its economy through repression and fortuity. In the UK, West Ham's billionaire former co-owner David Sullivan is a»»»