New border Control Check Point between Bulgaria and Serbia to Open by Summer End - Serbia's PM
Serbia's Prime Minister Duro Macut said in an interview for BTA on Wednesday that by the end of the tourist season, a contract will be signed, and a solution will be found for the construction of a new border control check point at Kalotina-Gradina between Bulgaria and Serbia. Macut's statement cam»»»
UN chief again condemns Houthi detention of UN workers in Yemen, demands immediate release
NEW YORK CITY: The UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, once again condemned the arbitrary detention by the Houthis in Yemen of dozens of UN personnel, as well as humanitarian workers, representatives of civil society and diplomatic staff, and called for their immediate and unconditional release»»»
U.S. issues travel advisory for fans attending World Cup in Mexico - UPI.com
Soccer fans gather outside Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on Wednesday on the eve of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. Photo by Mario Guzman/EPA June 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a travel advisory for American citizens who plan to att»»»
UAE explores how AI can reshape higher education
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has brought together education leaders, technology experts and industry partners to discuss how artificial intelligence can help shape the future of higher education in the UAE. The forum, titled “Creative Disruption: AI’s»»»
Hiker injured by grizzly bear in Glacier National Park marks 2nd attack in May - UPI.com
A grizzly bear is seen at the Saint Louis Zoo on October 24, 2017. A similar bear attacked a hiker at Glacier National Park in May. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo A 32-year-old hiker suffered injuries after a surprise encounter with a grizzly bear on a popular trail in Glacier Na»»»
23 nations condemn treacherous Iranian attacks in joint statement
The United States of America, the United Kingdom, Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden condemned the lethal plotting and other malig»»»
Israel’s pursuit of military gains putting talks with Lebanon at risk, source warns
BEIRUT: Lebanese-Israeli negotiations risk stalling as Israel appears focused on consolidating its military gains in southern Lebanon rather than pursuing a diplomatic settlement, a person familiar with the talks told Arab News. The diplomatic source told journalists that continued Israeli advances»»»
Trump claims US military secretly helped 100m barrels of oil through Hormuz
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US military secretly helped 100 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran largely closed in response to US and Israeli attacks.“Last month, I directed our Great US Military to execute a secret mission to support O»»»
India summons US envoy after tanker strike off Oman
Dubai: India summoned a senior US diplomat in New Delhi on Wednesday and lodged a strong protest with Washington after an attack on a commercial tanker off the coast of Oman had left three Indian crew members missing, an Indian government official said. The official said India's Ministry of Externa»»»
Al-Sisi, Tshisekedi discuss water cooperation, Nile Basin coordination and eastern DRC crisis
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and water resources, as well as developments in eastern DRC and cooperation among Nile Basin countries, according to a statement f»»»
Egypt identifies 61,000 companies eligible for bourse listing as investment authority, EGX deepen cooperation
Some 61,000 joint-stock companies in Egypt are eligible to benefit from the advantages of listing on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), representing a promising opportunity to deepen the capital market and expand the base of listed companies, Mohamed Awad, Chief Executive Officer of the General Authority»»»
Economic Ministerial Group reviews IMF reform programme, approves updated State Ownership Policy
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting of the Economic Ministerial Group in the New Administrative Capital to review key economic priorities, including progress under Egypt’s reform programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), inflation developments, investment reforms, »»»
CI Capital completes EGP 1.77bn securitisation issuance for Al Oula
CI Capital, one of Egypt’s leading diversified financial services groups, has successfully completed a securitised bond issuance worth EGP 1.77bn for El Taamir Securitization Company, backed by a receivables portfolio originated by Al Taamir for Leasing and Factoring (Al Oula). The transaction mark»»»
Egypt, DR Congo seek deeper cooperation in water management, climate resilience
Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have discussed expanding cooperation in water resources management, climate adaptation and capacity building during talks in Cairo between Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, and the DRC’s Minister of Environment and Sus»»»
Egypt could earn up to $9bn annually from digital talent exports: WorkShift Summit
Egypt could generate between $5bn and $9bn in annual revenues from exporting digital services and remote work talent if the government achieves its target of creating 630,000 jobs through digital services exports by 2029, according to Nermeen El-Nemr, Founder of WorkShift Summit, CEO of Man-Tech, a»»»
Calls for National Assembly Emerge as Anti-Government Protests Continue Across Albania
Organizers of Wednesday’s nationwide protest renewed calls for political change as demonstrations continued for another day in Albania, drawing participants from across the country and members of the Albanian diaspora. The protest, which coincided with the anniversary of the founding of the League »»»
Bulgarian President Meets North Macedonia's Head of State, Expects EU Membership Criteria to Be Fulfilled
Bulgaria expects the Republic of North Macedonia to fulfil the European Union membership criteria, President Iliana Iotova said during a meeting with her counterpart from North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, the Bulgarian President's press office said on Wednesday. The two held talks within»»»
Watch: Man walks on his hands down 100 stairs in 44.71 seconds - UPI.com
June 9 (UPI) -- A Nepalese athlete with multiple Guinness World Records to his name earned another title by descending 100 stairs while walking on his hands. Hari Chandra Giri, 31, earned the record for the fastest time to descend 100 steps walking on hands when he descended the stairs in Yunyang, »»»
US military secretly helped 100 mn barrels of oil through Hormuz: Trump
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US military secretly helped 100 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran largely closed in response to US and Israeli attacks. "Last month, I directed our Great U.S. Military to execute a secret mission to support Oil Tanker»»»
From collection to museum: Sharjah makes it official
Sharjah: The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has launched a new online service for the registration and licensing of private museums across the emirate, enabling collectors, owners of valuable cultural collections, individuals and non-governmental entities to apply for approvals through the Authori»»»
Trump calls for spy powers extension in fight over Pulte - UPI.com
Bill Pulte speaks to the press in January outside the West Wing of White House in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that Pulte will take over as acting director of national intelligence on June 19. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 10 (UPI) -- P»»»
Khan al-Ahmar: Last Tent in Battle for Greater Jerusalem
On the road to the impoverished Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar, in the heart of the West Bank, the upscale Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim occupies a large, elevated and commanding stretch of land. But that is no longer enough for Israel’s far-right government, which now plans to annex every»»»
The Gulf and Iran: two models that seem irreconcilable
Iran's recent attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain rehashed an old question that analysts had previously grappled with. Are tensions between Iran and the Gulf states about passing political and security conditions, or do they reflect a deeper dispute rooted in their broader visions and projects? It is dif»»»
Trump signs $70B bill to fund Homeland Security Dept. through 2028 - UPI.com
President Donald Trump displays the signed Secure America Act in the Oval Office on Wednesday. The bill will fund the Department of Homeland Security through 2028. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump signed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Se»»»
Egypt unveils updated Industrial Development Strategy 2030, targets $100bn in exports
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, outlined the latest developments in the updated Industrial Development Strategy 2030 during the monthly meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham), highlighting a series of initiatives aimed at transforming Egypt into a regional manufa»»»
Teacher strike keeps 1.4 million Mexican students out of class - UPI.com
Members of the National Coordination of Education Workers participate in an indefinite national strike in Mexico City to increase pressure on the government to address their labor demands as the 2026 World Cup nears. Photo by Mario Guzman/EPA June 10 (UPI) -- More than 1.4 million students remain o»»»
Hungarian energy drink crowned the world’s best in global ranking!
A Hungarian energy drink brand has outperformed several globally recognized competitors in a newly published international quality ranking. In a study comparing brands from six continents, HELL Energy achieved the highest overall score, while the Austrian market leader Red Bull finished in sixth pl»»»
GCC Ministerial Council strongly condemns treacherous Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned the Iranian drone and ballistic missile attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, describing them as a blatant aggression against the sovereignty of states, the securit»»»
Should Hungary welcome new guest workers?
Master Good needs to hire guest workers to meet demand for increased output because there isn’t enough local labour, László Bárány, the managing director of the poultry giant, said at a conference on Wednesday. “We don’t bring in foreign workers because they’re cheap, but because there aren’t enoug»»»
Energy Minister holds talks in Washington on investment opportunities
Washington, June 10 (SANA) A Syrian delegation headed by Minister of Energy Mohammad al-Bashir held talks on Wednesday with the Syrian-American Business Council in Washington aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and exploring investment opportunities in the energy sector. The meeting brought»»»
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Strengthen Supply Chains with Land Corridor Bypassing Maritime Chokepoints
At a time when the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the escalating U.S.-Iran war have put global supply chains under complex geopolitical strain since late February, a strategic land corridor is emerging from the heart of the maritime blockade, promising to redraw the map of internati»»»
UN Rights Chief urges G7 to put human rights at Heart of Summit Talks
Geneva: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk Wednesday called on G7 member states to place human rights at the center of their discussions during next week's summit in France. Speaking in Geneva, Turk said the world is facing around 63 ongoing conflicts, the highest number since the en»»»
War in Iran showcases Pentagon’s break from public affairs norms - UPI.com
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has given far fewer war briefings then his predecessors, and the Pentagon has relied heavily on social media to garner support from the American people. Photo by Kyle Mazza /UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, June 10 (UPI) -- The Pentagon's top officials conducted far»»»
Awqaf General Directorate, Wahed MENA seal MoU to develop AI platform for Sharia-compliant equity analysis
Doha The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the global pioneering Qatar-based Wahed MENA LLC operating in Islamic fintech. The MoU intends to advance and launch a pilot project for a smart platf»»»
New study by WCM-Q, QU finds HSV-1 vaccination could avert tens of millions of infections
Doha, Qatar: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and Qatar University (QU) have projected that a future herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) vaccine could substantially reduce oral and genital HSV-1 infections and avert tens of millions of infections over coming decades. The study, t»»»
Erdrogan Says Turkey’s Security Begins in Beirut While Beirut Officials Blame Resistance for Confronting Israeli War - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Erdrogan Says Turkey’s Security Begins in Beirut While Beirut Officials Blame Resistance for Confronting Israeli War 10-06-2026 20:10 PM Lo»»»
Trump Vows Attacks on Iran for ‘Playing’ the US over Peace Deal
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that he would renew US attacks on Iran, saying Tehran had taken too long to agree a deal to end the Middle East war and accusing its negotiators of "playing us for suckers." The remarks came after Iran and the US once again traded fire following the downin»»»
Asharq Al-Awsat Publishes Palestinian Factions’ Amendment to 8th Clause of Gaza Agreement
Mediators of Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, along with Palestinian factions, are counting on US President Donald Trump’s administration to press Israel to accept the agreed wording on a 15-point roadmap received by Hamas last April. Palestinian factions reached “close” positions with mediators from Egyp»»»
QatarDebate Center's "Qatar Connects" series explores local production as a priority for Qatar's future
Doha, Qatar: QatarDebate Center, founded by Qatar Foundation, concluded a high-level panel discussion on local production as an urgent priority shaped by rapid global shifts, including supply chain disruptions and international crises. The panel was held as part of the "Qatar Connects" series under»»»
EU investigates Paramount-WBD merger for Middle Eastern investment - UPI.com
The European Commission is investigating the Middle-East investment into the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 10 (UPI) -- The European Commission is investigating the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discover»»»
Colombian president faces suspension order amid election probe - UPI.com
Colombian President Gustavo Petro shows his ballot for the first round of the country's presidential election in Bogota on May 31. Petro voted to choose his successor for the 2026-2030 term, which begins August 7. Photo by Mauricio Duenas Castaneda/EPA June 10 (UPI) -- Colombian President Gustavo P»»»
Macut: Regional unity more important than ever amid global geopolitical uncertainty
SOFIA - Addressing a South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit in Sofia, Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Wednesday that, in a world of geopolitical uncertainty, regional unity was more important than ever and that Serbia remained committed to strengthening regional cooperation in confro»»»
Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football opens at Museo Jumex in Mexico City
Mexico City Some of the most iconic objects in the history of world football are now on view in Mexico City as Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football opens at Museo Jumex as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. The opening was attended by Qatar's Ambassador»»»
LinkedIn launches new effort in push to capture business advertisers
LONDON: LinkedIn is aiming to burnish its position as a go-to platform for business advertisers with a new team of marketing experts that it expects to generate an annualized run rate of $100 million next fiscal year, a source familiar with the matter said. The Microsoft-owned platform on Wednesday»»»
Pavkov: Humanoid robots to position Serbia as European leader
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Environmental Protection Sara Pavkov met on Wednesday with representatives of China's Minth Group, which will be manufacturing humanoid robots in Serbia. "Humanoid robots made in Serbia. A pleasant meeting and a constructive discussion with our Chinese friends from Mi»»»
Health Insurance Fund Leadership Quits Following Parliamentary Move to End Its Term
National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Governor Petko Stefanovski submitted his resignation Wednesday and his deputy Momchil Mavrov followed suit later the same day. Both resignations were announced by the Fund's press centre. They came a day after the parliamentary group of the ruling party, Progre»»»
Bill Gates Tells Lawmakers Meeting Epstein Was a ‘Grave Error in Judgment’ in Closed-Door Hearing
Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment" by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faced questions behind closed doors from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier. In an opening statement provided to The Associated Press, Gates»»»
UN Chief Warns of Risk of Return to ‘Full War’ in Middle East
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday of the risk of return to "full war" in the Middle East after Iran and the United States traded strikes. His intervention came after Iran and the United States once again traded fire following the downing of an American helicopter, further strai»»»
TikTok kicks off Community Fest 2026 with LIVE creator workshops, competitions
LONDON: TikTok has launched its third annual Community Fest, a summer-long series of in-app competitions and educational workshops designed to help creators grow their audiences through the platform’s LIVE feature. Running from June 11 through August 2026, the event allows creators to complete in-a»»»
Government Grants Derogation over Supplies for Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant
The Council of Ministers granted a derogation from Article 3j(1), Article 3i(1), and Article 5k(1) of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of July 31, 2014, concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine, the government press service reported on We»»»