Hungary’s Magyar threatens constitutional amendment if Orban-appointed president refuses to resign
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Monday threatened legal action and said the government would use its two-thirds parliamentary majority to amend the constitution to force President Tamas Sulyok from office. Sulyok, who was appointed under former prime minister Viktor Orban, has r»»»
Guinea’s military-led transition faces scrutiny as voters shun parliamentary polls amid calls for boycott
Guineans voted on Sunday (May 30) in legislative and municipal elections presented by the authorities as another step toward restoring constitutional rule following the 2021 military coup, although the polls took place amid an opposition boycott and growing concerns over political freedoms. Low tur»»»
AOI signs MoU with Nigeria’s Vinicious to strengthen defence industry cooperation
The Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s Vinicious Company to strengthen cooperation in the defence industries sector and expand industrial collaboration between Egypt and Nigeria. The agreement was signed by AOI Director Genera»»»
MEPs raise doubts if EU states will be ready for migration pact in 11 days
With just eleven days until the European Union’s landmark Pact on Migration and Asylum takes effect, member states are scrambling to meet the technical and infrastructure demands. Adopted in April 2024, the bloc’s 27 member states have had two years to prepare sophisticated screening technology and»»»
Iran Eyes Limited US Deal to Relieve Economic Strain and Buy Time
Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilize the situation at home, while avoiding major concessions on its nuclear program, according to sources and analysts. The approach reflects a familiar playbook for the Irani»»»
Ceasefire Very Likely to End if Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Persist, Iranian TV Says
A ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States in early April is very likely to end if Israeli attacks on Tehran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon persist, Iranian state TV said on Monday, without providing further details. Earlier, the Iranian state news agency Tasnim said Tehran was halting indi»»»
Apostolovic briefs Serbia's EU operating team on significance of Costa's visit, Tivat summit
BELGRADE - The operating team for Serbia’s EU accession, chaired by Ambassador Danijel Apostolovic, head of the Serbian Mission to the EU and chief negotiator in the EU accession talks, met on Monday. "Apostolovic spoke about the importance of the upcoming visit of President of the European Council»»»
Mandelson Documents Cast Light on Government Work, Appointment of US Ambassador
Britain's government released reams of documents on Monday relating to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, offering a glimpse into the often acerbic world of Westminster and his messy clearance for the job. The Mandelson saga, which forced the departure of Prime M»»»
German, Norwegian Ministers in Abortive Beirut Trip
Ministers from Germany and Norway had to call off a trip to Beirut on Monday as Israel continued its assault on the city, the pair's press services said. German minister for international development Reem Alabali Radovan and Norwegian counterpart Asmund Aukrust had to abort and head back to Berlin »»»
Iran to cut off peace talks with U.S. over cease-fire violations - UPI.com
Iranian Commander of the Mohammad Rasoolullah Corps Hassan Hassanzadeh attends an event with Iranian officials, military commanders, families of war victims and their supporters at the Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, Iran on May 24. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo June 1 (UPI) -- Iran h»»»
France intercepts sanctioned tanker that departed Russian port - UPI.com
French President Emmanuel Macron said the country's navy intercepted a sanctioned crude oil tanker that departed from a Russian port. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo June 1 (UPI) -- French President Emmanuel Macron said the country's navy intercepted a sanctioned crude oil tanker t»»»
Yellow Vests leaders and ex-EU officials team up to give Europeans more say in how they are governed
Ex-EU commissioner Věra Jourová plus other leading figures on Monday (1 June) launched Democracy27 – a new initiative to strengthen participation across the bloc and restore citizens’ trust in EU institutions ahead of the 2027 political cycle. “People say they value democracy, yet many are unhappy »»»
Qatar expands weekend Primary Healthcare services with addition of Al Waab Health Center
Doha: Primary Health Care Corporation has announced the inclusion of Al Waab Health Center in its network of health centers offering services during weekends, effective from next Friday. The move is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare services and ensure that »»»
Macron announces 93 bn euros in 'Choose France' investments
Paris, France, June 1, 2026 (AFP) -President Emmanuel Macron said he was expecting "record" foreign investment amounting to 93 billion euros ($108 billion) at an international conference Monday, including for artificial intelligence and data centres. Around 200 executives from around the world are »»»
Candace Owens defends Russia trip, praises Moscow
US conservative political commentator Candace Owens has brushed off criticism of her recent visit to Russia, after posting photos from what she described as an “unbelievably beautiful” Moscow. Owens described the trip to her 6 million YouTube subscribers as a “family vacation.” Some fellow commenta»»»
Report: Multi-Level Partnerships a Safeguard for Gulf Security
A recent analytical report says Gulf states are well positioned to play a larger role in shaping the regional security architecture in the aftermath of the war against Iran by adopting a multi-level security approach that combines greater self-reliance with broader international partnerships. The r»»»
Israel Orders Strikes on South Beirut ahead of UN Meeting
Israel said Monday it would once again target Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold mostly spared heavy attacks since April, as it stages its deepest incursion into Lebanon in two decades. The UN Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting later Monday on Israel expanding »»»
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent Getty Images Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people. The Internati»»»
Iran stopping messages to US, may block Hormuz - Tasnim news agency
Iran’s Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran’s negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon, as diplomatic efforts to end the three-month-old Iran war continue. The agency said Iran and the Resistance Front, which in»»»
Iranian Media Says Tehran Suspends Negotiations via Mediators with US
Iran was suspending all exchanges with the United States via mediators on Monday, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported, as the two sides remained apart on a deal to end the Middle East war. "Given the continuing crimes of the Zionist regime (Israel) in Lebanon and considering that Lebanon was one of»»»
Europe’s fight to stay in the AI race
This week’s special edition of Talking Europe asks whether the EU is ready for the disruption that comes with Artificial Intelligence. It is the most important technological revolution of the century, and is set to impact every aspect of our lives. Whether you are working in a small busin»»»
Sky News Arabia’s former GM slams The Guardian’s ‘lazy journalism’ on IMI deal
LONDON: The former head of Sky News Arabia has ridiculed The Guardian’s reporting on the termination of the TV news joint venture between Sky UK and its regional partner IMI, accusing the British newspaper of “lazy journalism” and of misrepresenting the reasons behind the decision. IMI and Sky UK a»»»
Parliament Chair Presents 52nd National Assembly’s Priorities to EU Diplomats
Parliament Chair Mihaela Dotsova presented the 52nd National Assembly’s priorities to representatives of diplomatic missions of EU Member States here on Monday, Parliament’s press centre reported. Dotsova said the National Assembly will focus on adopting legislative amendments related to Bulgaria’s»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main market sheds to close at 11,009 points with $2bn in turnover
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index closed lower on Monday, shedding 68.39 points, or 0.62 percent, to end at 11,009.52. The MSCI Tadawul 30 Index fell 13.92 points, or 0.94 percent, to close at 1,465.91, while the parallel Nomu market edged up 0.12 percent to 22,959.39. Market»»»
Myanmar president holds trade and security talks with India's Modi
New Delhi: India gave a red-carpet welcome on Monday to Myanmar's junta leader-turned President Min Aung Hlaing -- his first trip abroad since becoming civilian leader -- with talks focusing on security and trade. The former military chief met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, where they»»»
Large projects in Egypt
In this paper we discuss the subject of national projects and their direct relationship to macroeconomic and reform programme When analysing the economic situation of Egypt, we cannot separate the new capital project from the other major national projects that have been in operation since 2014. The»»»
US Approves Nearly $1 Billion Missile Package for Bulgaria’s F-16 Fighter Jets
The United States has approved a major expansion of Bulgaria’s F-16 Block 70 fighter program, authorizing the sale of additional advanced air-to-air missiles, support equipment, and related services. The decision was announced through a notice published in the US Federal Register and submitted to C»»»
Pro-Trump ‘anti-woke’ lawyer and leftist senator contend for Colombia’s presidency
Pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella secured a narrow lead over left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday. With votes counted from more than 99% of polling stations, de la Espriella received 43.72% of the vote, while Cepeda secured 40.92%. C»»»
Iran warns Israel and US against 'violating ceasefire' in Lebanon
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that attacking Lebanon violates the ceasefire "on all fronts," warning that "the U.S. and Israel are responsible for the consequences of any violation," after Israeli officials threatened to bomb Beirut's southern suburbs. "The ceasefire between I»»»
Saudi designers put modern touch on Hajj souvenirs
JEDDAH: Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Makkah to perform Hajj, a pilgrimage that marks one of the most significant moments of their lives. After days of worship, reflection and physical endurance, many look for a tangible reminder of the journey they have completed. Traditionally, these »»»
Kerala schoolgirl’s snakebite death puts annual risk in focus
The death of a 13-year-old schoolgirl weeks after a suspected Russell’s viper bite has renewed attention on Kerala’s recurring snakebite problem, with experts warning that the state is currently in one of its peak seasons for encounters between humans and snakes. Niya Lenin, a Class 8 student from »»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Swiss Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call from Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, HE Ignazio Cassis. The conversation addressed advancing bilateral cooperati»»»
Syria condemns new Iranian aggression against Kuwait, expresses solidarity
Damascus, June 1 (SANA) Syria on Monday condemned the recent Iranian aggression targeting Kuwait as a violation of the Gulf state’s sovereignty and a threat to regional security and stability. In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the attacks constituted an una»»»
GCC stocks drop 1.3% in May as Hormuz disruption offsets global AI rally
RIYADH: Gulf stock markets fell 1.3 percent in May, diverging sharply from a global equity rally fueled by artificial intelligence optimism, as the third month of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment and oil market volatility. According to Kamco Invest’s monthly report, »»»
Trump much more popular in Serbia than any other US leader, Vucic tells Breitbart News
BELGRADE - US President Donald Trump is by far the most popular US political leader in Serbia in a very long time, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has told Breitbart News in an interview. Trump’s popularity in Serbia in the run-up to the 2024 US presidential elections reached astronomical propor»»»
Arab states condemn Al-Aqsa Mosque storming, warn against escalation in Jerusalem
Capitals, June 1 (SANA) Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan have condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers under the protection of Israeli forces, warning that continued violations at the holy site could further escalate tensions in occupied Jerusalem and the wider region.»»»
Ukrainian Strike on ZNPP Dangerous Precedent of Targeted Attack - Rosatom CEO
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian strike on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) may not be so dangerous in itself, but is a precedent of a targeted attack on a nuclear power facility important, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Monday. "The strike on the ZN»»»
Iran, US Discuss Compensation for Iran's War Damages – Iranian Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran and the United States are discussing compensation for damage caused to Iran by military actions during their dialogue, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "One of the topics of the memorandum is preparing the necessary conditions for compensatio»»»
Russian oil tanker arrives in Japan as Middle East supply concerns grow
A tanker carrying Russian oil has arrived at a terminal in Japan, with Japanese companies stepping up purchases amid disruption to Middle East energy supplies, Kommersant newspaper reported on May 31, citing state media. The tanker Voyager delivered a consignment of Russian oil to a termi»»»
Colombian presidential election fails to produce winner, goes to run-off - UPI.com
Abelardo de la Espriella supporters celebrate Sunday eveing in the city of Barranquilla in northern Colombia. With a 43.7% share of vote in Sunday's first round presidential election he goes forward to a run-off contest scheduled for June 21. Photo by Ernesto Guzman Jr./EPA June 1 (UPI) -- Colombia»»»
How Iran war revived Hezbollah, derailed Lebanon’s disarmament push
Dubai: Earlier this year, Lebanon’s leaders appeared closer than they had been in decades to achieving one of the country’s most elusive goals: Disarming Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militia that has long operated as a state within a state. That effort has now largely stalled. According to a»»»
Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains key condition for US deal
Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. "We insist that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any deal aimed at ending the war," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqae»»»
Macron stresses to Trump importance of 'robust ceasefire' in Lebanon
France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had encouraged his US counterpart Donald Trump to pursue his "determined efforts" to reach a ceasefire deal with Iran to end the Middle East war. In a phone call on Sunday night, "I welcomed the determined efforts he is making to swiftly reach an»»»
Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya’s Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
NAIROBI: Hundreds of youths in Kenya’s central town of Nanyuki on Monday demonstrated against the establishment at the Laikipia Air Base of an Ebola quarantine center for American citizens exposed to the virus. The protests come two days after Kenya’s High Court suspended the establishment of the f»»»
Friday sermon, May 29, 2026: 'Domestic workers'
First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, the Most Great, the Most High, who exalted the value of work and safeguarded the rights of workers. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad is the servant of Allah and Hi»»»
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel
NEW YORK: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend an annual parade honoring Israel on Sunday, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support of Palestinian rights. Though it has gone by different names over the years, the Israel Day parade has always been a must-atte»»»
'It’s madness’: UAE travellers face hours-long waits at European airports amid EES chaos
Dubai: There appears to be little relief for travellers flying through some European airports as disruption linked to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause long queues, missed connections and mounting frustration among passengers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»
Russian drone struck by Ukrainian air defences crashes into Romanian apartment block in Galati
Details are still emerging, but confusion reigned after what appears to be a Russian Geran-2 drone strike on an apartment building in the Romanian city of Galati early on May 29 after being hit by Ukrainian air defences over the Danube and veering off course into Nato territory. No one was killed, »»»
Romanian luxury real estate draws growing interest from global buyers
Romanian luxury real estate is beginning to attract international attention. Properties promoted through the ANG | Forbes Global Properties network are generating interest from North America, Europe and Asia. Global visibility is no longer an advantage reserved exclusively for major real estate mar»»»
Vucic, bin Zayed discuss situation in Middle East, Serbia-UAE relations
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by phone with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan on Sunday about current geopolitical challenges, the situation in the Middle East, as well as further advancement of the exceptional Serbia-UAE bilateral relations. "I reiterated that »»»