Hungary is facing the highest household financial losses from power cuts in Europe, according to a new global analysis by Compare the Market. The findings show a hidden economic burden caused by electricity outages across the continent, with Hungary ranking at the top of the list for both outage du»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Academy organized a specialised programme titled ‘Generative AI for Leaders in Sport’ on June 3 and4, in collaboration with Google Cloud. The programme comes amid growing global interest in leveraging generative artificial intelligence as one of the most influential t»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) will visit North Korea next week, state media from both countries reported Friday. This photo shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Xi shaking hands during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in September 2025. File Photo by KNCA/EPA SEOUL, June»»»

Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev congratulated President Sadyr Japarov and the people of Kyrgyzstan on the election of the country as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2027-2028. The press service of the Ministry of »»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to Qatar H E Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance bilateral relations in areas of mu»»»

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi inspected yesterday the progress of the end-of-second-semester examinations for the 2025–2026 academic year at Omar Bin Al-Khattab Secondary School for Boys. He was accompanied »»»

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The American job market has climbed out of a rut. But it's still trudging along tepidly, frustrating young people and others out of work. The Labor Department is expected to report Friday that companies, non-profits and government agencies added 105,000 jobs last month, according to a survey of for»»»

The fact Palestine defended its new observer status in the International Labor Organization is a source of pride for the country, Secretary-General of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions Shaher Saad tells Sputnik. Palestinian workers waged a continuous diplomatic battle within the or»»»

Crimea plans to sign deals totaling more than 170 billion rubles ($2.3 billion) on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Crimean parliament president Vladimir Konstantinov, told Sputnik. "The total worth of the deals presented is quite substantial — more than 170»»»

Russia is open to the return of Western businesses and the country should remain open to foreign investment to develop and ensure competition, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik. "Absolutely. We need to, absolutely. We must remain open to foreign investment," Peskov said at the 2026 St. P»»»

Washington: The Kennedy Center is beginning the process of removing references to President Donald Trump a week after a federal judge ruled that his name had been illegally added to the performing arts centre. Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center’s vice-president of public relations, said in a statement»»»

Doha, Qatar: This has been an eventful year in Qatar and for the graduating Class of 2026 at the Swiss International School, Qatar (SISQ), an unusual and at times uncertain journey. At the beginning of the year, Mrs Gillard, the school’s IBDP Coordinator, reminded students that the Diploma Programm»»»

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of World Environment Day, the Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Parks Department and Doha Municipality, organised a tree-planting event in cooperation with the Embassy of India in Qatar as part of the country’s ongoing Plant 10 Million Trees Initiative.»»»

Dubai: UAE, Indian and multiple global airlines are entering what analysts are calling “one of the most unpredictable summer travel seasons in recent years”, with the Iran conflict, fuel prices and airspace disruptions forcing carriers to rethink growth plans during what is usually the industry’s b»»»

Doha, Qatar: The curtains rose on an extraordinary showcase of talent, imagination, and literary excellence as Pakistan International School Qatar proudly presented Drama Galore 2026, a multi-day theatrical festival that brought together students from the KG, Primary, Boys, Girls, and Cambridge Win»»»

Amman: CEO of the Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ) Dr. Maher Al Mahrouq said Jordan offers promising investment opportunities in green economy projects, calling on Qatari investors to explore opportunities in renewable energy, sustainable transport, the circular economy, and low-emission infras»»»

The Taiwanese and ‌Chinese Coast Guards were engaged in another tense standoff near the strategically located Pratas Islands at the top of the South China Sea on Friday, Taiwan said, the second time in a fortnight that this has happened. China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territ»»»

Turkish consumer price inflation stood at 1.71% month-on-month in May, while the annual figure climbed to 32.61%, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute showed on Friday. In a Reuters ⁠poll, monthly inflation ⁠was forecast to be 1.63%, with the annual rate seen at 32.50%, as ⁠the Iran war driv»»»

Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, met with Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Mathias Cormann, on the sidelines of the 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in the French capital, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Chamber, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (pictured), stated that under its wise leadership, the State of Qatar has successfully addressed various global challenges with high efficiency, safeguarding economic stability and ensuring the uninterrupted»»»

Bulgaria will not be able to avoid the excessive deficit procedure that the European Commission is preparing to launch, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev told lawmakers during parliamentary oversight in the National Assembly. According to Donev, it has become clear that Brussel»»»

The Bulgarian real estate market is gradually moving away from last year’s overheated phase and returning to more stable levels, with transaction activity approaching the patterns seen between 2019 and 2024. According to Snezhana Stoycheva, a manager at a major real estate platform, the sector is n»»»

Serbian businessman Ranko Mimovic said on June 3 he has submitted an offer to Russia’s Gazprom to acquire its majority stake in Serbia’s sanctioned oil company NIS, adding that he has also applied for approval from the US Treasury’s sanctions office. Mimovic, owner and director of Subotic»»»

Doha: The volume of real estate trading in sales contracts at the Department of Real Estate Registration at the Ministry of Justice on May 24 and 25, 2026 reached QR256,631,902. Meanwhile, the total sales contracts for residential units in the Real Estate Bulletin for the same period reached QAR 21»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Basketball Federation yesterday announced the Qatar men’s national basketball team will hold an overseas training camp in Antalya, Turkiye, from June 11 to 20, 2026. This camp is part of the team’s technical and physical preparation program ahead of continuing its journey in »»»

Dubai: Images captured over northern Israel show the country's air defence system intercepting rockets as hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah continue despite ongoing ceasefire efforts. The exchanges come as regional and international mediators work to secure a more durable end to the conflict»»»

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Serbian businessman Ranko Mimovic said on June 3 he has submitted an offer to Russia’s Gazprom to acquire its majority stake in Serbia’s sanctioned oil company NIS, adding that he has also applied for approval from the US Treasury’s sanctions office. Mimovic, owner and director of Subotic»»»

The European Union will provide more than €50mn in immediate financial assistance to Armenia and help find alternative markets for Armenian exports after Russia imposed new trade restrictions on the South Caucasus nation, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on June 4. Following »»»

Russia's Vladimir Putin will address a flagship investment forum in Saint Petersburg on Friday, as the war in Ukraine drags the economy into stagnation and days after brazen Ukrainian drone strikes rocked his home city. Russia's offensive has led to rising prices, tax hikes, two-decade-high borrowi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Al Shaqab Showjumping League Finals began at the Longines Indoor Arena yesterday, bringing together riders from across the region for the decisive three-day conclusion to the season. Action got under way with the Al Shaqab Champions class (140cm), offering a prize fund of QR70,000,»»»

Kollam, Kerala: New Vision Badminton Sport (NVBS) produced a remarkable display of emerging badminton talent at the prestigious YONEX SUNRISE NSB Sub Junior Ranking Tournament 2026, the first Kerala State Ranking Tournament of the season, held from 1st to 5th June 2026 in Kollam, Kerala. The highly»»»

Israeli strikes overnight in the south Lebanon city of Tyre killed seven people, a source from Lebanon's civil defense told AFP on Friday, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. One strike near the Jabal Amel hospital killed four people, wounded seven and lightly damaged the facility, whi»»»

Throughout the history of the United Arab Emirates, the strong bond between the leadership and the people has remained one of the nation’s greatest sources of success, stability, and sustainable development. Against this backdrop, the “Ahd wa Waad” (Covenant and Commitment) initiative emerged as a »»»

Russian strikes killed three people in several regions of Ukraine, regional authorities said on Friday. Moscow and Kyiv have been targeting each other with intensifying aerial attacks in recent months as US-led diplomatic efforts to end their war, now in its fifth year, remain stalled. Russian dron»»»

An independent researcher has uncovered potential blunder in scores of scientific studies, including cancer-related research, as a result of inappropriate antibody use in laboratory experiments, raising questions about the reliability of some of the results published in prestigious scientific journ»»»

Dubai: Mount Everest's climbing season is drawing to a close after a record-breaking year that saw an unprecedented number of mountaineers reach the world's highest peak. Nepalese officials said more than 900 climbers successfully summited the 8,849-metre mountain, taking advantage of unusually fav»»»

Speaking during quick Question Time in Parliament on Friday, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev said that the European Commission (EC) would move forward with an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria. Donev said that on Thursday an EC mission met with representatives from»»»

TIVAT: Leaders from across the European Union and the Balkans are gathering in Montenegro on Friday to discuss expanding the bloc to include countries in the region, seen as a key area in countering security and economic threats posed by Russia and China. The EU-Western Balkans summit, being held i»»»

‘Study of History III’ Subas Tamang Art Jameel’s two-chapter group exhibition, “Global Positioning System” — currently showing at Jameel Arts Center in Dubai and at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah — features works from more than 40 artists from across the world that “engage critically with contested topograp»»»

BEIRUT: Israeli strikes overnight in the south Lebanon city of Tyre killed seven people, a source from Lebanon’s civil defense told AFP on Friday, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. One strike near the Jabal Amel hospital killed four people, wounded seven and lightly damaged the facil»»»

On June 5, 1976, the Teton River Dam in Idaho collapsed as it was being filled for the first time, killing 11 people, flooding 300 square miles and causing an estimated $1 billion damage. 1 of 7 | On June 5, 1976, the Teton River Dam in Idaho, the remains of which are pictured, collapsed as it was »»»

Doha, Qatar: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Asia will be represented by a record nine nations at football’s biggest tournament. The expanded 48-team format has increased the continent’s presence, with a mix of established powers and first-t»»»

Throughout the history of the United Arab Emirates, the strong bond between the leadership and the people has remained one of the nation’s greatest sources of success, stability, and sustainable development. Against this backdrop, the “Ahd wa Waad” (Covenant and Commitment) initiative emerged as a »»»

British house prices unexpectedly fell in May, according to data from mortgage lender Halifax on Friday, which represented the latest sign of a cooling in the market as higher borrowing costs and uncertainty caused by the Iran war weigh on demand. House prices fell by a monthly 0.1% in May, the sam»»»

A highly active volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted several times on Friday, spewing towering ash columns into the sky and forcing a local airport to close, authorities said. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted at 11:15 am (0315 GMT), sending volcanic material 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mil»»»