Russian oil flows through Druzhba return to normal as Hungary and Slovakia resume Russian oil and gas imports
Russian crude oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia through the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline returned to normal levels in May, marking the first full month of uninterrupted supplies since transit resumed in April after a disruption that highlighted the continuing importance of one of Europe's last »»»
SpaceX eyes $75 billion IPO, valuing company at $1.77 trillion
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company, said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $75 billion in an initial public offering, valuing the company at $1.765 trillion. The company will offer 555.6 million shares at $135 each, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s record $25.6 billion IPO in 2019. SpaceX»»»
Crew of plane that hit N.J. Turnpike light pole knew they were too low - UPI.com
A graphic shows where United Airlines Flight 169 clipped a 15-foot-high light post along the New Jersey Turnpike as it was approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3. Image courtesy National Transportation Safety Board June 4 (UPI) -- The pilots of a United Airlines flight that flew »»»
Сlinic to be built for two residential areas in Osh with Swiss support - | 24.KG
The Osh City Hall and Araket project have signed an agreement to build a clinic in the new Alai-1 and Alai-2 residential areas. The City Hall of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the municipality, the project is being implemented with the support of the Swiss government. The»»»
Bridges and tunnels to make up 40 percent of new railway in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
During a working visit to Jalal-Abad region, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov held a meeting on the construction of China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan international railway. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. The pro»»»
Interior Minister of Kyrgyzstan meets with Secretary General of Interpol - | 24.KG
The Minister of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Ulan Niyazbekov, met with the Secretary General of Interpol, Valdecy Urquiza. The talks took place in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Meeting of Ministers of Internal Affairs and Public Security of the SCO Member States. According to the Ministry of I»»»
Digitalization of Zhogorku Kenesh: Speaker sends law to President in e-format - | 24.KG
As part of the digitalization of document management, laws adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh have started being sent to the president for signature in electronic format starting June 4. The parliament’s press service reported. According to the press service, Speaker Marlen Mamataliev on June 4 affixed»»»
Heart of Europe investor wins Dh1.5m after ownership transfer fails
Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a developer behind a hotel unit in the Heart of Europe project on the World Islands to refund more than Dh1.37 million to an investor and pay an additional Dh150,000 in compensation after finding that the property could not be transferred because of multiple legal a»»»
Food and fuel drive retail expansion
In April 2026, the volume of retail trade was 1.7% higher according to raw data, or 3.6% higher in calendar (and Easter effects) adjusted terms, than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 3.4% in speciali»»»
KFSH adds Diamond status for stroke care to growing list of global honors
RIYADH: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has earned Diamond status in the World Stroke Organization Awards, the latest in a string of international recognitions that have reinforced the Saudi institution’s standing among the world’s leading academic medical centers. Accord»»»
Orbán may yet stage political comeback
No signs of fatigue are visible in Viktor Orbán, chairman of Fidesz. On the contrary, he may be capable of renewing the party and keeping the community united and strengthened, former Minister of Public Administration and Regional Development Tibor Navracsics said in a podcast published on Thursday»»»
Inland temperatures are forecast to climb as high as 46°C on Friday
Dubai: A spell of dusty and unsettled weather is set to affect the UAE on Friday and through the weekend, with strong winds expected to stir up sand and dust, reduce visibility and create rough sea conditions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM forecast said Friday will »»»
US House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON: The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. The legislation, sponsored »»»
Leaked video reveals extensive fire damage aboard USS Ford aircraft carrier following report of 'sewage crisis', undercutting US Navy’s initial assurances
Newly obtained video published exclusively by CNN shows extensive damage aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford following a March fire, raising questions about the severity of the incident and the Navy's initial characterisation of the blaze. The video, which CNN said was recorded aboard th»»»
DOJ charges Okla. man with threatening Sen. John Thune, family members - UPI.com
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was the target of murder threats allegedly issued by a 63-year-old Oklahoma man, prosecutors said Thursday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- A 63-year-old Oklahoma man has been charged with threatening to assault and murder a U»»»
"Freedom 250” in Tunis: U.S. Ambassador pushes for stronger bilateral ties
Tunis, June 5 (TAP) – U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Bill Bazzi on Thursday, during a ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of American independence (Freedom 250), attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali...»»»
US journalist pleads guilty to acting as an agent for China
WASHINGTON: An American journalist who has lived in China since 2010 and worked for several state media organizations there pleaded guilty in a U.S. court Thursday to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, the Justice Department said. Thomas Pauken II is set to be sentenced Septembe»»»
At US embassy reception, FM calls for revival of bilateral consultation mechanisms
Tunis, June 5 (TAP) – Tunisia has called for stronger bilateral cooperation with the United States, notably urging the revival of consultation mechanisms and easier mobility between the two countries.Speaking at a reception held Thursday at the U.S....»»»
President Kais Saied meets Saudi ambassador at end of his mission
Tunis, June 5 (TAP) - President Kaïs Saïed met on Thursday at the Carthage Palace with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Tunisia, Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr, who paid a farewell visit to the Head of State at the end of his mission.The...»»»
Saudi Arabia promotes human-centered AI at global labor forum
GENEVA: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi called on Thursday for the responsible use of artificial intelligence to build a more inclusive, productive and sustainable future of work, as labor leaders gathered in Geneva for the International Labour Confe»»»
Palestinian seeking work in Israel killed while crossing separation wall
The family of a young Palestinian man who was shot dead by Israeli forces near the concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem, has told RT that his determination to find work drove him to his death. Imad Ishtayeh’s death was confirmed by the Palestinian Health Ministry on Sun»»»
US sanctions Cuban president and Castro relatives in latest pressure campaign
US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on the island in recent months and has discussed taking the country over. The United States announced fresh economic sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's late»»»
US warns Americans, urges caution in Middle East amid Iran crisis
The US State Department has issued a security alert across the Middle East, warning of the "potential for hostilities" and urging American citizens to identify the nearest shelter immediately. The alert comes as reports indicate Washington has given Iran an end-of-week ultimatum: reach a deal or fa»»»
U.S. sanctions Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel, military, Castro kin - UPI.com
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel was slapped with sanctions by the United States on Thursday as Washington continued to ratchet up pressure of the island nation's communist government. File Photo by Ley Royero/EPA-EFE June 4 (UPI) -- The United States on Thursday leveled sanctions against Cuban Mi»»»
Can you buy SpaceX shares from UAE? Step-by-step guide for new investors
Dubai: After years of speculation, SpaceX is finally heading to the stock market — raising a question many UAE investors have been asking: Can ordinary investors buy shares in Elon Musk's rocket company? The answer is yes, but getting shares at the IPO price may not be straightforward. Get updated »»»
We don’t always learn from people we admire
We often think we are shaped by the people we admire. But just as often, we are shaped by those we never want to become. The clearest lessons are not always about aspiration — they come from contrast, and from patterns we choose not to repeat. So many people have inspired me to be nothing like them»»»
“Israel has never been stronger and Iran has never been weaker”, Netanyahu tells CNBC – Interview – Ya Libnan
Share: Following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC exclusive interview with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” (M-F, 9AM-12PM ET) Wednesday, June 3 PART I SARA EISEN: Hi. Good morning, Carl, from Jerusalem this morning. I’m here in the Israeli Prime Mi»»»
Egypt targets Renewable Energy to Dominate by 2040
In a bold move for sustainable development, Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, announced a new energy strategy aiming to boost renewable energy’s share to 60% of the national energy mix by 2040. This initiative is part of Egypt’s broader sustainable development pla»»»
From Hormuz to Fujairah: Why UAE is central to Gulf's 'Plan B' for oil trade
Dubai: Gulf countries are accelerating plans to move oil through routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, as international institutions warn that prolonged disruption to shipping through the vital waterway could threaten fuel security, economic growth and food supplies worldwide. Get updated faster»»»
Trump: Pulte won't be 'permanent" director of national intelligence - UPI.com
Embattled Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte won't be nominated for the job on a permanent basis, President Donald Trump said Thursday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, whose new assignment has drawn »»»
EU proposes expanding Aspides naval mission to Strait of Hormuz
The EU may expand its existing Red Sea naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz, taking the lead role in mine-clearing operations in the strategic shipping route, according to media reports citing an internal document. The bloc’s ‘Operation Aspides,’ launched in February 2024, patrols the Red Sea, Gul»»»
Born and died on same day: Indian expat killed in Sharjah 'TikTok war' to be repatriated
Sharjah: An Indian expat, who was allegedly stabbed to death in Sharjah following what is described as a social media war on TikTok, died on his official birthday. As reported by Gulf News earlier, Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, 40, from Kerala, succumbed to his injuries at Al Qassimi Hospital at 8.4»»»
Jamshid Ghomi, California-based tech exec arrested for supplying US tech to Iran, money laundering
A dual US-Iranian national and CEO of a Tehran-based technology company was arrested Wednesday on federal charges accusing him of conspiring to violate US sanctions by supplying sophisticated American networking, security and encryption equipment to Iran’s military and nuclear programs, according t»»»
Family of American college student missing in Japan pleads for help - UPI.com
The family of a 20-year-old American college student missing in Japan on Thursday pleaded with the public for help in finding him. File Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- The family of a 20-year-old American college student who went missing in Japan nearly a week ago is appe»»»
In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defences following a spate of Ukrainian attacks. US President Donald Trump, who has»»»
New UN report highlights 5 reasons for hope in climate fight
NAIROBI: Scientists say the Earth is likely to shoot past a key global warming target within the decade, bringing the planet ever closer to a full-blown climate catastrophe. Several climate-friendly technologies – like renewable energy – may be approaching tipping points in which they become mainst»»»
Trump announces $700 million support for US coal projects
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he was using Cold War era legislation to tap $700 million in funding for a slew of coal projects -- his latest push to increase use of the most-polluting fossil fuel. Trump said the money would be used to keep more than a dozen coal plants in ten stat»»»
Trump slams 'unpatriotic' vote as House orders end to Iran war
US President Donald Trump on Thursday hit back at lawmakers who voted to halt military action in Iran, describing the move as "unpatriotic". A handful of Republicans joined with Democrats in the House of Representatives to pass the largely symbolic resolution seeking to end the three-month-lon»»»
Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes in south and east kill eight
An Israeli strike in eastern Lebanon killed five people on Thursday, while another attack near the southern city of Tyre killed three more, the Lebanese health ministry said. The strikes also left eight wounded, including three children and two women. They came a day after the Lebanese and Israeli »»»
Jury awards $176M to family of boys killed by LA socialite in crash - UPI.com
A Los Angeles County jury has awarded $176 million to the family of two young brothers killed in a 2020 car crash involving socialite Rebecca Grossman and baseball pitcher Scott Erickson. File photo by Mariakray/Pixabay June 4 (UPI) -- A Los Angeles County jury has awarded $176 million to the famil»»»
Eye on Africa - Kinshasa shuts down in protest against plan to reform constitution
In tonight's edition: many people in Kinshasa stay home in protest against the possibility of their leader seeking a third term. Also, hundreds of Malawians and other foreign nationals flee their homes in South Africa as groups of xenophobic residents reportedly go door to door in the Western Cape »»»
Outrage in France as body discovered in case of missing 11‑year‑old Lyhanna
Outrage erupted in France on Thursday after a body was discovered in the search for 11-year-old schoolgirl Lyhanna and it was revealed that the key suspect had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children but no action had been taken. The body has yet to be formally identified. Outrage has »»»
Outrage in France as body found in missing girl case
Outrage has erupted in France after it emerged the main suspect in the case of an 11-year-old girl missing since last week had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children with no action taken. A body was discovered on Thursday and formal identification was underway. Speaking with FRANCE 24»»»
Ukraine war and risk of stagnation hang over St Petersburg economic conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his fifth wartime economic conference in St. Petersburg, with the Russian economy stgnating and his government struggling for ways to resume growth. FRANCE 24's Nick Rushworth reports.»»»
Zambia extends copper concentrate export-duty waiver, prioritising output over beneficiation amid smelter constraints
Zambia has extended the suspension of a 10% export duty on copper concentrates until September 30, providing relief to mining companies grappling with rising stockpiles of unprocessed material amid prolonged smelter maintenance programmes and processing constraints across the country's copper secto»»»
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members
The United States announced fresh economic sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbour. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former presid»»»
Martin Ney: German serial killer found guilty of murder of French schoolboy
A German serial killer already in prison for the murders of three children was found guilty by a French court on Thursday for the abduction and killing of a 10-year-old boy during a school trip in 2004. Martin Ney, dubbed "the man in black", was handed another life sentence for the murder and kidna»»»
Al Ansari calls for respect for sovereignty at Berlin Forum
QNA Berlin The Berghof Foundation hosted a discussion on the regional dynamics in the Gulf and opportunities for enhancing cooperation between the European Union and the Gulf countries, held in Berlin, Germany. Speaking at the session, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for Min»»»
Labour minister and ILO director-general review ties
QNA Geneva Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Gilbert Houngbo, on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference, taking place in Geneva. During the meeting, the two sides discussed mechanisms for enhancin»»»
Qatar Foundation creates sporting opportunities for women and girls at Education City Stadium
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s ever-popular Ladies Sport Night is back for the summer – giving women and girls the chance to enjoy sport in a FIFA World Cup arena. The Education City Stadium will be the setting for female-focused sporting tournaments, activities, interaction, and fun »»»