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Hawaii police charge 36-year-old in seniors' murders - UPI.com

Hawaii police have charged Jacob Daniel Baker with a slew of offenses, including one count of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murder, stemming from last weeks deaths of three seniors. Photo courtesy Hawaii Police Department/Release May 31 (UPI) -- Authorities in Hawaii have ch»»»

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Gulf News 12m

Frozen chicken deal turns into Dh1.43m legal battle in Dubai

Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a food importing company to pay $390,503.47 (Dh1.43 million) to an overseas supplier for frozen chicken products after finding that the company failed to settle outstanding payments for imported shipments. The court also ordered the importer to p»»»

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Gulf News 15m

Kuwait bans delivery motorcycles during summer heat hours

Kuwait has banned delivery motorcycles from operating on roads during the hottest hours of the day as part of broader measures to protect workers from extreme summer temperatures. The Interior Ministry's General Traffic Department said delivery motorcycles would be prohibited from operating nationw»»»

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Gulf News 24m

UAE weather forecast: Dusty conditions, blowing dust and rough seas expected this week

Dubai: The UAE is expected to see fair weather this week, with fresh winds stirring dust and sand across parts of the country and sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf turning rough at times, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said the country was being affected by weak surface pre»»»

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Gulf News 24m

Speed meets service: 1:38 response at Al Muraqqabat

Dubai: Al Muraqqabat Police Station responded to serious incidents in just 1 minute and 38 seconds in 2025, exceeding Dubai Police's target of 2 minutes and 45 seconds, while achieving 100 per cent security coverage and some of the highest public safety confidence ratings in the emirate. The result»»»

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Gulf News 27m

Rare total solar eclipse 2026 to sweep across Europe and North Atlantic on August 12

Millions of people across Europe, the North Atlantic and parts of the Arctic are expected to witness a rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, in one of the most significant astronomical events of the decade. According to the European Space Agency, the path of totality will begin over the Arct»»»

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France24 32m

Colombia's presidential race goes to a runoff: De la Espriella vs. Cepeda

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power and a hard-line right promising security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With 99.99% of votes counted, far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with mor»»»

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Arab News 41m

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

NEW YORK: A surprising gut feeling may help pigeons find their way home. Animals use various techniques to navigate including following the stars and remembering key landmarks. Birds, fish and turtles orient themselves using Earth’s magnetic field as a compass. But it’s not yet clear how exactly th»»»

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Arab News 41m

Pro-Trump de la Espriella and peace-builder Cepeda to face off in a presidential runoff in Colombia

BOGOTÁ, Colombia: Tough-on-crime lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Iván Cepeda were leading the vote count in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, and are to face off in a runoff in the South American nation later in June. De la Espriella — a newcomer known»»»

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Arab News 41m

Kohli fulfils dream with title-winning stroke as Bengaluru retain IPL title

AHMEDABAD: Virat Kohli ‌fulfilled a long-held dream after he lofted the ball for a six to seal a memorable victory ​as Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained their Indian Premier League title on Sunday. Kohli cut a composed figure after Bengaluru’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra »»»

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Arab News 41m

Two former Assad regime officers on trial in Austria over torture charges

VIENNA: An ex-Syrian general and a former senior Syrian police officer go on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of torturing opponents of the now-deposed regime of Bashar Assad. State prosecutors in Vienna said in a statement the two were accused “of having, on numerous occasions, ordered or failed»»»

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Arab News 41m

Leverkusen striker Schick to lead Czech attack at World Cup

PRAGUE: Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick will lead the Czech Republic attack at the World Cup as spearhead of a 26-man squad announced in Prague on Sunday. The Czech Republic face Mexico, South Africa and South Korea in Group A in only their second World Cup appearance since becoming an indep»»»

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Arab News 41m

Visits to restart at New Jersey migrant detention center as police expand restricted area

WASHINGTON: New Jersey State Police closed off an area outside ​a Newark immigrant detention center after tensions escalated at protests over the weekend, while FBI and Homeland Security investigators were on the scene on Sunday. After two nights with arrests of activists outside theDelaney Hall im»»»

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Arab News 41m

Two former Assad regime officers on trial in Austria over torture charges

VIENNA: An ex-Syrian general and a former senior Syrian police officer go on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of torturing opponents of the now-deposed regime of Bashar Assad. State prosecutors in Vienna said in a statement the two were accused “of having, on numerous occasions, ordered or failed»»»

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Arab News 41m

Fed’s Powell warns that politicizing the Fed would cost public trust

WASHINGTON: US Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell on ​Sunday warned about the impact of a politicized Fed and made a broader call for the defense of democratic institutions in his first public remarks since the end of his eight-year stint as head of the central bank. “Democratic institutions ta»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Iran reopens 50 access points at 18 underground missile facilities after the ceasefire period began — satellite images show

Amid instense US-Iran talks and renewed tensions, new satellite imagery suggests Iranian crews are already moving bulldozers and dump trucks into damaged underground missile and nuclear-linked sites, rapidly clearing debris and reopening access routes. The images, as reported by CNN, highlight a st»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Denied: Report of Iran President Mahmoud Pezeshkian's resignation amid turbulent political landscape

Also In This Package Iranian President Pezeshkian resigns: Report Hardline Iran general emerges as key figure in US talks Iran stands firm on talks, rejects US pressure tactics How Mojtaba Khamenei leads Iran from a secret hideout In a swift rebuttal to circulating rumours, sources close to Iranian»»»

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BNE 1h

Poll points to landslide win for Armenia's Pashinyan as Russia steps up pressure before election

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party is on course for a commanding victory in next week's parliamentary election, according to a new opinion poll, even as Russia escalates diplomatic and economic pressure over Yerevan's increasingly pro-Western foreign policy. A sur»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. Virgin Islands hit with weekend blackouts amid power instability - UPI.com

May 31 (UPI) -- St. Thomas and St. John were hit with blackouts over the weekend, as the U.S. Virgin Islands combats its energy insecurity issues. The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said in a statement that the power issues stem from operational instability at a power plant. It said the o»»»

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BBC 1h

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTamasin FordBBC Africa Eye Meji AlabiMeji Alabi, famous for his edgy videos, wanted to explore more of Nigeria's traumatic past beyond his grandfather's war stories Me»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Palestinian man shot, killed at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem

CAIRO: A Palestinian man was shot and killed by Israeli forces on Sunday at a concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. The ministry identified him as 26-year-old Imad Haroun Ishtayeh from the village of Salem, east of Nablus. It said I»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Youth-Driven Fintech Surge: Transforming Egypt’s Financial Landscape

Over the past five years, Egypt has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its financial technology sector, with a 5.5-fold increase in fintech startups. According to the FinTech Landscape Report by Entlaq, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Dutch Embassy in Egypt, th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Parents cannot raise resilient children in a society that leaves them to struggle alone

Every parent knows the quiet pressure of wanting to get it right. It is there in the morning rush before school, in the late-night worry after a difficult conversation, in the decision to stay firm when it would be easier to give in, and in the hope that every sacrifice made today will help a child»»»

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France24 1h

Iran rejects US deal without firm guarantees; Washington warns war could resume

The United States warned it is prepared to restart military action against Iran if necessary, as President Donald Trump reiterated that any peace agreement must prevent Tehran from ever developing nuclear weapons. Iran's chief negotiator said Sunday that Tehran would not accept any deal with Washin»»»

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Gulf News 2h

118 vessels redirected, five disabled under Iran blockade: US military

Florida [US], June 1 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces have redirected 118 commercial vessels and disabled five others as part of Washington's active naval blockade aimed at Iranian ports. American forces established a naval blockade of Iran on 13»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran reopens 50 access points at 18 underground missile facilities after the ceasefire period began — satellite images show

Amid instense US-Iran talks and renewed tensions, new satellite imagery suggests Iranian crews are already moving bulldozers and dump trucks into damaged underground missile and nuclear-linked sites, rapidly clearing debris and reopening access routes. The images, as reported by CNN, highlight a st»»»

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France24 2h

Hard-right populist tops Colombia vote, faces leftist in runoff

Colombia's presidential election is headed to a runoff after voters delivered a sharply polarised first-round result on Sunday, setting up a contest between hard-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. The vote came at the end of Colombia's bloodiest campaign in mor»»»

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UPI 2h

FBI offers $50K in manhunt for alleged killer of Va. sheriff's deputy - UPI.com

The FBI announced Sunday it is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information to the capture of Michael Timothy Puckett, wanted for aggravated murder in the shooting death of a Virginia sheriff's deputy on Friday. Photo courtesy Wytheville, Va., Police Department May 31 (UPI) -- The FBI on Sund»»»

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BNE 2h

AfDB forecasts Africa growth slowdown to 4.2% in 2026 amid global tensions

Africa’s economies are projected to grow 4.2% in 2026, slightly below the estimated 4.4% expansion recorded in 2025, before rebounding to 4.4% in 2027, according to the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2026 African Economic Outlook released at the bank’s annual meetings in Brazzaville. The AfDB sa»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

26/02/2017 Tenders

Healthcare, Medical Equipment & Services Client : El Salhia Company For Investment & Development The Agricultural Salhia Project Address : New Salhia City Tel.: 02-3202611 Tender : General tender for the supply of veterinary medicine for the chicken production sector Tender documents : EGP250 Openi»»»

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Arab News 2h

Harvard ceremony honors 70 Saudi graduates as scholarship program expands global talent drive

BOSTON: Seventy Saudi students graduating from some of the United States’ most prestigious universities were honored at a ceremony hosted at Harvard University, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s long-running investment in overseas education and human capital development under the Custodian of the Two Hol»»»

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BBC 2h

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIone WellsSouth America correspondent Getty ImagesIván Cepeda Castro (left) and his rival Abelardo de la Espriella (right) go head-to-head in a presidential election runoff vote»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

Localizing Innovation: Air Liquide’s €80mn Investment in Egypt

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated Air Liquide Egypt’s new medical and industrial gases plant in the Integrated Sokhna Zone, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). With an investment of €80 million, this facility underscores Egypt’s commitment to enhancing its industrial infrastruc»»»

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UPI 3h

55 killed, Myanmar village destroyed in accidental gunpowder blast - UPI.com

A military vehicle patrols on the road in Yangon, Myanmar, in February 2022. An accidental explosion in a rebel-held part of the country on Sunday killed 55 people and injured many more, rebel leaders said. File photo by Stringer/EPA-EFE May 31 (UPI) -- Fifty-five people were killed, including six »»»

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BBC 3h

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGemma HandyBusiness reporter, St John’s, Antigua WalkerswoodHot sauce producers in Jamaica are struggling with a shortage of key chilli peppers Hot pepper sauce in Caribbean cuisine is »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Crude oil rises 2% on renewed bullish sentiment driven by geopolitical tensions

Crude oil just woke up with serious attitude this Monday morning (June 1, 2026). As Asian markets kicked off the new trading week, WTI Crude blasted higher to $89.41, jumping $2.05 (+2.35%), while benchmark Brent Crude powered up to $93.03, gaining $1.91 (+2.10%), as of 8.07 am in Tokyo trading. En»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Israel's widening Lebanon offensive 'cause for serious concern': Germany warns of severe humanitarian fallout

Berlin: Germany has sounded a strong note of alarm over Israel's broadening ground offensive in southern Lebanon, warning that a wider military offensive threatens to push the highly volatile region into a deeper crisis. In a report, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul cautioned that the curren»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MoCI recalls 2 Ford models

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Ford dealership, has announced the recall of Ford Bronco 2021–2026 and Ford Edge 2021–2024 models due to a potential issue in which the accessory protocol interface unit may te»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Innovation and enterprise on display at UDST Student Symposium 2026

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the 2026 Student Symposium on Innovation and Enterprise at its campus in Doha. The event was organised by UDST Capstone Committee. UDST President Dr. Salem Al Naemi said that such symposiums reflect the core o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Al Khulaifi discusses ties, region with Lebanon deputy PM, Mali FM

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon Dr. Tarek Mitri. The call discussed relations between the two countries and ways to develop them. It also discussed Lebanon’s lat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatari Hajj Mission set to return today after successful pilgrimage service

QNA Doha The official Qatari Hajj Mission will return to the homeland, Monday, June 1, 2026, after having drawn the curtain on a successful and tremendous pilgrimage season by all standards. The season was marked by advanced levels of organisation, coordination, and combined institutional effort, e»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Katara Hospitality launches‘Summer Your Way’ with up to 40% savings across hotels and resorts

Tribune News Network Doha Katara Hospitality, a global hospitality asset owner and manager based in Qatar with more than five decades of industry experience, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated ‘Summer Your Way’ campaign, offering exclusive seasonal experiences, luxury staycation pac»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QF: Listen to communitiesso sport can meet their needs and change lives

Tribune News Network Kigali Sport-for-development pathways can only leave a lasting impact on people’s lives if they are built with – not just for – the communities they aim to serve, Qatar Foundation (QF) has told an international summit on shaping Africa’s sporting future. Hosted by the Basketbal»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Ashghal records progress in roads and infrastructure project in Bu Sidra and Fereej Al Manaseer

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) continues to implement the Remaining Road and Infrastructure Works in Bu Sidra and Fereej Al Manaseer, as part of its plan to develop road networks and improve infrastructure services in the area. Eng. Ali Al Shaibani, the project engin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QF school graduates look ahead to new academic journeys

Tribune News Network Doha As graduation approaches, students from Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education schools are preparing to begin a new chapter in their lives, carrying with them academic and personal experiences that have shaped their character and future aspirations. Through academics,»»»

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UPI 4h

Israeli forces push further into south Lebanon, seize Beaufort castle - UPI.com

Smoke rises as a result of an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border on Sunday amid a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli forces announced they have retaken the strategic Beaufort Ridge north of the Litani River. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA May 31 (UP»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Al Annabi arrive in Los Angeles ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

His Excellency Sheikh Mishaal bin Hamad Al Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States, welcomed Qatar’s national football team upon their arrival in Los Angeles, USA, on Sunday. Qatar will play in a warm-up fixture against El Salvador on June 6 ahead of their participation in the »»»

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UPI 4h

Analysis: Lebanon's Shiites face a 'semi-Nakba,' bearing the brunt of Israel-Hezbollah war - UPI.com

Damaged vehicles are seen following an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, on May 28, 2026. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said that, as of that date, Israeli attacks across Lebanon had killed more than 3,275 people and injured more than 9,850 since»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

PSG Is a source of great pride for the entire nation: French President

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday, as he welcomed the players of Paris Saint-Germain to the Élysée Palace, that the club, which defeated Arsenal on Saturday to win the UEFA Champions League for a second consecutive season, was "a source of great pride for the entire nation." Ma»»»

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Gulf News 4h

US President names Tom Barrack as special envoy to enhance ties with Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»

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