EU fines Temu $232 million for allegedly selling dangerous products - UPI.com
The European Commission has fined online shopping platform Temu for allegedly selling dangerous products. File Photo by Hannibal Hanschke/EPA May 28 (UPI) -- The European Commission fined Chinese-owned retailer Temu $232 million for selling illegal products, including dangerous baby toys and faulty»»»
Israel strikes Beirut, a day before first security talks with Lebanon - UPI.com
Israel resumed striking Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday for the first time in three weeks. Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon May 28 (UPI) -- Israel resumed striking Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday for the first time in three weeks, targeting an apartment building, while intensify»»»
10 Schengen countries most likely to give UAE residents a multiple-entry visa
UAE residents looking to secure a multiple-entry Schengen visa are most likely to succeed if they apply at Slovenia, Germany or Croatia, according to European Commission data. With a nearly two-month-long school summer holiday just a few weeks away, now would be the ideal time for UAE residents to »»»
Lebanon to hold military talks with Israel at Pentagon on Friday
BEIRUT: A meeting between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations, under US sponsorship, is set to take place at the Pentagon on Friday to launch a new round of security talks between the two sides. Israel and Hezbollah preempted the meeting by escalating their military operations, though on an u»»»
Lom Mayor Tsvetan Petrov Suspended from Office over Vote-Buying Charges
Lom District Court suspended Lom Mayor Tsvetan Petrov from office, the Montana Regional Court said on Thursday. Judging from evidence taken in the pre-trial proceedings, on April 15, 2026, in the office building of a municipal-owned enterprise in Lom, Petrov, acting in his capacity as a public offi»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established Israeli occupation army Blat site with a qualitative missile: Military Media Statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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New Gloria Estefan musical tells story of Paraguay youths who turned trash into music - UPI.com
The story of the Cateura Recycled Instruments Orchestra, a Paraguayan music project born in a vulnerable community surrounding the Cateura landfill in Asunción, will reach U.S. stages this Saturday with the world premiere of "Basura," a musical produced by Gloria Estefan at the Alliance Theatre in »»»
How Dubai’s pop culture communities are creating spaces for connections, opportunities during uncertain times
Dubai: Against the backdrop of the ongoing geopolitical situation in the region, several residents have gathered this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for Sandbox Swapmeet Volume 8, a community-led pop culture convention that organisers and attendees regarded as more than just an enterta»»»
Arteta targets Champions League title to crown Arsenal rebuild
LONDON: Seven years after returning to a fractured Arsenal, Mikel Arteta will lead his side into Saturday’s Champions League final against Paris St. Germain, one win from completing a remarkable rebuild. Guiding Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004 this season has already repaid t»»»
France inches toward symbolic repealing of slavery legislation
PARIS: Lawmakers were moved to tears in parliament Thursday as France inched toward repealing outdated legislation that defines people enslaved in its colonies as “moveable goods,” in a symbolic move as the country grapples with its colonial legacy. The French were the third largest slave traders i»»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Rashaf with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah fighters target a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya and Al-Qantara with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statements 6, 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Report Says Iran and US Reach Outline Ceasefire Deal After Latest Attacks
The United States and Iran have reached an outline agreement to extend their ceasefire pending the approval of President Donald Trump, Axios reported on Thursday, after Iran targeted a US air base in Kuwait in the wake of US strikes on what Washington said was an Iranian drone operation. According »»»
Customs Agency Holds Working Meeting with British Customs, Law Enforcement Officials
Cooperation between Bulgaria's Customs Agency and the UK Revenue and Customs, the National Crime Agency, and the UK Home Office was reaffirmed at a work meeting on Thursday in Sofia between the Agency's Director, Nikolay Shushkov, and representatives of the British institutions. During the meeting,»»»
US Envoy: Securing ousted regime chemical weapons marks key step for Syria
Washington, May 28 (SANA) US Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack considered the discovery and securing of undeclared chemical weapons dating back to the ousted regime era a “significant milestone” in the process of building a new Syria and strengthening international security. In a post on X, Thu»»»
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: The US provocations this morning are a violation of the ceasefire and were met with an appropriate response - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Justice Department investigating E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury - UPI.com
Journalist E. Jean Carroll, left, won two lawsuits against President Donald Trump for sexual assault and defamation. Now, the Department of Justice is investigating her for alleged perjury. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice launched a crimina»»»
Hezbollah Precisely Hits Israeli Tanks, Armored Units in Coordinated Retaliatory Operations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hungarian police raid child protection homes, 5 suspects detained
Hungarian police carried out coordinated raids at 14 locations linked to child protection institutions on Wednesday, detaining five suspects as part of a large-scale investigation into alleged abuse involving minors and the handling of complaints within the institutions. According to Interior Minis»»»
Canada applauds Syria’s chemical weapons discoveries, vows accountability support
Damascus, May 28 (SANA) Canadian Ambassador to Syria Gregory Galligan said the discovery of materials linked to the chemical weapons program of the ousted regime highlights the importance of continuing international verification and accountability efforts, stressing that these developments reinforc»»»
Italy on red alert as Portugal beats record for hottest May day
Rome: Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal recorded its hottest day in May as Europe struggled with a heatwave that has smashed records across the continent. Britain and France have already reported their hottest ever May days this week as a "heat dome" bro»»»
Questioning of Kardzhali Mayor Sparks Political Reactions, Dispute over Investigation Procedure
The questioning of Kardzhali Mayor and Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Deputy Chair Erol Emin Mumun on Thursday triggered political reactions, accusations of abuse of power and statements from the Interior Ministry and prosecution authorities regarding an investigation into alleged misconduc»»»
Scotland coach Steve Clarke extends contract to 2030 World Cup
GLASGOW: Scotland coach Steve Clarke has signed a new contract before the World Cup that could extend his tenure to a record 11 years. Clarke’s new four-year deal was finalized on Thursday and runs through the 2030 World Cup and includes the 2028 European Championship that Scotland will co-host wit»»»
Between Bringing Down Governments and Losing Control: Hezbollah Faces a New Political Equation
Since becoming involved politics in 1992, Hezbollah gradually evolved from a parliamentary player with limited influence into a central force in Lebanon’s governing equation. The group first engaged in legislative work and did not directly join governments until 2005, following the assassination of»»»
Netflix criticises German plan to make streamers invest more locally
Frankfurt, Germany: Netflix and other streaming services on Thursday criticised a German plan requiring platforms to reinvest a share of locally generated revenue as part of efforts to support domestic film production. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet approved a draft law Wednesday that would co»»»
Dubai-Manila flights return from July 2 as Cebu Pacific restores four weekly services
Cebu Pacific will resume flights between Dubai and Manila from July 2 after suspending operations on the route in March due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and regional airspace restrictions. The Philippine low cost carrier said it would operate four weekly flights on Tuesday»»»
Judicial Council Opposes Planned Expansion of Justice Minister's Powers
The proposed power for the Justice Minister to challenge all decisions of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) with automatic suspension of their implementation constitutes a disproportionate interference by an executive body in the work of the highest administrative body of the judiciary. Such a pro»»»
Kardzhali Prosecution Office Not Notified of Municipal Raid Against Mayor
The District Prosecution Office in Kardzhali Thursday said it was not informed about any procedural actions carried out at the Kardzhali municipal administration in connection with the questioning of Kardzhali Mayor Erol Emin Mumun. Earlier, the mayor had been taken in for questioning at the Region»»»
Trump Accounts app goes live for child savings accounts - UPI.com
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Trump Accounts app Thursday, setting up an interface for the new child savings accounts. File Photo by Shawn Thew./UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Trump Accounts app T»»»
Former PM Orbán's nephew's mining business shuts down after huge financial hit taken
A mining company linked to Viktor Orbán’s nephew has suffered a major financial collapse and appears to have shut down operations following years of rapid growth and a fatal accident at its quarry site. According to Hungarian media reports based on the firm’s latest financial filings, the company M»»»
Rescuers race to drain flooded Laos cave, extract trapped men
Vientiane: Rescuers rushed on Thursday to pump water from a flooded cave in Laos, where seven Laotians have been trapped for more than a week, with the fate of two of them unknown. Specialist divers found five men alive and huddled in a narrow passage around 300 metres (984 feet) from the exit of t»»»
On the ground with Ukraine’s drone forces targeting Russia’s battlefield rear
EASTERN UKRAINE: In a corn field in eastern Ukraine, soldiers fired drones into the sky using a slingshot, aiming at military targets in the country’s Russian-occupied east, dozens of kilometers away. “We’re focusing on the enemy’s bases in the field, ammunition depots and air-defense systems,” sai»»»
Hungary’s quest to unblock frozen EU funds seized by thorny issues like Russian fuel reliance and Ukraine
A meeting between Hungary and the European Commission on Friday (29 May) has been described by the new prime minster Péter Magyar as its “most important talks of recent years.” Magyar is hoping to unblock over €10.4bn in frozen EU post-pandemic Covid funds following a planned meeting on Friday with»»»
Olive Young opens 1st U.S. store as K-beauty booms - UPI.com
1 of 6 | South Korea’s leading beauty and wellness retailer Olive Young will open its first U.S. store in California on Friday. In this March photo, a visitor browses at the company's flagship store in Seongsu, Seoul. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI SEOUL, May 28 (UPI) -- South Korea's leading bea»»»
MRF Leader Peevski Decribes Questioning of Kardzhali Mayor as Major Scandal, Act of Police Abuse
Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski called the questioning of Kardzhali Mayor Erol Emin Mumun a major scandal and an act of police abuse on the Muslim holiday of Kurban Bayram. He arrived in Kardzhali to meet with Mumun, after the mayor had been taken in for questioning at »»»
Press Review - Russia looks to forced mobilisation after losing 500,000 soldiers in Ukraine
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 28, 2026: Papers discuss whether Russia could potentially invade Europe. But first, Spanish front pages cover the latest developments in the political corruption scandal that has hit the Socialist Party. Elsewhere, US President Donald Trump's renovat»»»
Terrorist attacks in Russia thwarted by joint work with Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, says FSB director
Russian, Tajik and Uzbek intelligence officials combined to prevent several terrorist attacks in Russia planned by radical groups, according to Alexander Bortnikov, director of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). Bortnikov made a statement on the joint anti-terrorist work at a meeting of the C»»»
The return of the Silk Road as the “C6”, a key geopolitical link between Europe and Asia
There is a map that used to hang in the offices of Soviet central planners in Moscow, showing the five republics of Central Asia as a single administrative unit — roads pointing inward toward Russia, railways terminating at Russian junctions, pipelines flowing north. The region was designed, quite »»»
Terrorist attacks in Russia thwarted by joint work with Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, says FSB director
Russian, Tajik and Uzbek intelligence officials combined to prevent several terrorist attacks in Russia planned by radical groups, according to Alexander Bortnikov, director of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). Bortnikov made a statement on the joint anti-terrorist work at a meeting of the C»»»
Vucic: New Chinese investments in Serbia could total hundreds of millions of euros
SHANGHAI - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday his official visit to China had been exceptionally successful, and announced potential new Chinese investments in Serbia worth hundreds of millions of euros. "I will wait until we get that work done. I believe we will get a lot of thing»»»
US-Iran war 3 months on: Frozen conflict or fragile ceasefire? Here's is what we know
Dubai: Three months after the war between the United States and Iran began with massive strikes on Iranian targets, the conflict appears to be entering a new and uncertain phase — one defined less by large-scale bombardment and more by brinkmanship, maritime pressure, sanctions and fragile diplomac»»»
Kardzhali Prosecutor’s Office Not Notified of Municipal Raid Against Mayor
The District Prosecutor’s Office in Kardzhali Thursday said it was not informed about any procedural actions carried out at the Kardzhali municipal administration in connection with the questioning of Kardzhali Mayor Erol Emin Mumun. Earlier, the mayor had been taken in for questioning at the Regio»»»
Network of National Preventive Mechanisms Says Migrant Detention Should Only Be Used as Last Resort
The participants in the first meeting of the Network of National Preventive Mechanisms from South-Eastern Europe for 2026 adopted a declaration on Thursday, calling for the detention of migrants to be applied only as a measure of last resort and in strict compliance with international human rights »»»
Ex-CIA agent charged with stealing $40M in gold bars from the agency - UPI.com
A former CIA agent is charged with stealing $40 million in gold bars, $2 million in cash and lying to the agency about his background. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- A former CIA agent is accused of stealing nearly $40 million worth of gold bars and about $2 million in »»»
Israel Carries Out Strike on Beirut Suburbs, First Near Capital in Weeks
An Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on Thursday, the first strike to hit near Beirut in weeks amid a ceasefire that has failed to halt fighting between Israeli troops and Hezbollah in south Lebanon. The Israeli military said it had conducted a precise st»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli warplanes carried out two airstrikes targeting the town of Sohmor in the western Bekaa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israel strikes Choueifat ahead of crucial talks in Washington
Israel's air force carried out an airstrike on the Choueifat area on the edge of Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday afternoon, the Israeli military said, further straining a fragile ceasefire a day ahead of crucial negotiations in Washington. The strike hit an apartment building. Videos from Cho»»»
Israel declares new 'combat zone' in southern Lebanon, orders evacuations
Israel expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering residents to evacuate areas south of the Zahrani River as strikes intensified despite an April ceasefire. The escalation comes as Israeli officials seek to pressure Hezbollah while avoiding actions in Beirut that could»»»
Chinese battery plant in Hungary leaked green goo, turns out it contains substance possibly fatal to fetuses
An independent laboratory investigation has found hazardous industrial substances in the bright green liquid that leaked from the Chinese-owned CATL battery plant in Debrecen earlier this month, contradicting earlier claims by the company that the incident involved harmless coloured water. Weird gr»»»