U.S. issues travel advisory for fans attending World Cup in Mexico - UPI.com
Soccer fans gather outside Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on Wednesday on the eve of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. Photo by Mario Guzman/EPA June 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a travel advisory for American citizens who plan to att»»»
Hiker injured by grizzly bear in Glacier National Park marks 2nd attack in May - UPI.com
A grizzly bear is seen at the Saint Louis Zoo on October 24, 2017. A similar bear attacked a hiker at Glacier National Park in May. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo A 32-year-old hiker suffered injuries after a surprise encounter with a grizzly bear on a popular trail in Glacier Na»»»
Belgium denies U.S. demand for Congo travel ban before World Cup - UPI.com
Patrick Agyemang, right, of the United States takes a shot on goal against Koni De Winter of Belgium during the international friendly match in March between the USMNT and Belgium in Atlanta, Ga. On Wednesday, Belgium denied a U.S. demand to impose strict entry bans on Congolese travelers before th»»»
Al-Sisi, Tshisekedi discuss water cooperation, Nile Basin coordination and eastern DRC crisis
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and water resources, as well as developments in eastern DRC and cooperation among Nile Basin countries, according to a statement f»»»
Economic Ministerial Group reviews IMF reform programme, approves updated State Ownership Policy
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting of the Economic Ministerial Group in the New Administrative Capital to review key economic priorities, including progress under Egypt’s reform programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), inflation developments, investment reforms, »»»
Egypt, DR Congo seek deeper cooperation in water management, climate resilience
Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have discussed expanding cooperation in water resources management, climate adaptation and capacity building during talks in Cairo between Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, and the DRC’s Minister of Environment and Sus»»»
Bulgarian President Meets North Macedonia's Head of State, Expects EU Membership Criteria to Be Fulfilled
Bulgaria expects the Republic of North Macedonia to fulfil the European Union membership criteria, President Iliana Iotova said during a meeting with her counterpart from North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, the Bulgarian President's press office said on Wednesday. The two held talks within»»»
From collection to museum: Sharjah makes it official
Sharjah: The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has launched a new online service for the registration and licensing of private museums across the emirate, enabling collectors, owners of valuable cultural collections, individuals and non-governmental entities to apply for approvals through the Authori»»»
Trump calls for spy powers extension in fight over Pulte - UPI.com
Bill Pulte speaks to the press in January outside the West Wing of White House in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that Pulte will take over as acting director of national intelligence on June 19. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 10 (UPI) -- P»»»
Khan al-Ahmar: Last Tent in Battle for Greater Jerusalem
On the road to the impoverished Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar, in the heart of the West Bank, the upscale Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim occupies a large, elevated and commanding stretch of land. But that is no longer enough for Israel’s far-right government, which now plans to annex every»»»
The Gulf and Iran: two models that seem irreconcilable
Iran's recent attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain rehashed an old question that analysts had previously grappled with. Are tensions between Iran and the Gulf states about passing political and security conditions, or do they reflect a deeper dispute rooted in their broader visions and projects? It is dif»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Four winners celebrate Dh100,000 each – have you checked your numbers?
Dubai: Multiple participants have celebrated wins in Wednesday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, with a range of cash prizes awarded across different categories. In Draw No. 260610, the winning numbers selected from the Days section were 10, 21, 3, 17, 28, 30, while the winning number draw»»»
GCC Ministerial Council strongly condemns treacherous Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned the Iranian drone and ballistic missile attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, describing them as a blatant aggression against the sovereignty of states, the securit»»»
Israeli Settlers Impeded Firefighting Near West Bank Village, Palestinians Say
Israeli settlers obstructed Palestinians putting out a large blaze near a Christian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank late on Tuesday, a local priest and Palestinian civil defense firefighters said. The incident comes amid rising strife in the West Bank, where some Western countries announc»»»
Former Commander of Troops in Syria Named to Head Russian Aerospace Troops
A former commander of Russian troops in Syria was named to head the country's aerospace forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. A ministry statement said Lieutenant-General Alexander Chaiko had been appointed to the position last month by virtue of a decree issued by President»»»
Should Hungary welcome new guest workers?
Master Good needs to hire guest workers to meet demand for increased output because there isn’t enough local labour, László Bárány, the managing director of the poultry giant, said at a conference on Wednesday. “We don’t bring in foreign workers because they’re cheap, but because there aren’t enoug»»»
Egyptian, Congolese presidents discuss Nile basin cooperation, bilateral ties
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi held talks Wednesday on cooperation among Nile Basin countries and ways to strengthen bilateral relations. President El Sisi stressed the importance of boosting trade and investment between the two countries, hi»»»
Saudi camera operator tells of thrilling learning experience filming Hollywood movie ‘7 Dogs’
RIYADH: B-camera operator Ali Khalid Al-Ghamdi was one of 106 Saudi talents who helped bring the script for the Kingdom-backed Hollywood film “7 Dogs” to life on the screen. The movie hit the headlines regionally and globally when it was released on May 27, with some hailing it as one of the bigges»»»
Indian muezzin dies while delivering call to prayer at Kerala mosque, worshippers mourn sudden collapse
An Indian muezzin died on Tuesday after collapsing while delivering the Islamic call to prayer at a mosque in Kerala, according to social media accounts shared by local worshippers. The muezzin, identified as Abdul Latheef, was reciting the shahada, or Islamic declaration of faith, during the adhan»»»
War in Iran showcases Pentagon’s break from public affairs norms - UPI.com
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has given far fewer war briefings then his predecessors, and the Pentagon has relied heavily on social media to garner support from the American people. Photo by Kyle Mazza /UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, June 10 (UPI) -- The Pentagon's top officials conducted far»»»
Anti-immigration riots rage in Belfast after stabbing attack
Anti-immigration riots broke out in Belfast on Tuesday night after a knife-wielding Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly attacked a man in the Northern Irish capital. The incident occurred amid a heated debate over migration policies, fueled by a string of crimes involving foreign nationals across the »»»
Trump Vows Attacks on Iran for ‘Playing’ the US over Peace Deal
President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that he would renew US attacks on Iran, saying Tehran had taken too long to agree a deal to end the Middle East war and accusing its negotiators of "playing us for suckers." The remarks came after Iran and the US once again traded fire following the downin»»»
Asharq Al-Awsat Publishes Palestinian Factions’ Amendment to 8th Clause of Gaza Agreement
Mediators of Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, along with Palestinian factions, are counting on US President Donald Trump’s administration to press Israel to accept the agreed wording on a 15-point roadmap received by Hamas last April. Palestinian factions reached “close” positions with mediators from Egyp»»»
Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say
TAYBEH, West Bank: Israeli settlers obstructed Palestinians putting out a large blaze near a Christian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank late on Tuesday, a local priest and Palestinian civil defense firefighters said. The incident comes amid rising strife in the West Bank, where some Weste»»»
LinkedIn launches new effort in push to capture business advertisers
LONDON: LinkedIn is aiming to burnish its position as a go-to platform for business advertisers with a new team of marketing experts that it expects to generate an annualized run rate of $100 million next fiscal year, a source familiar with the matter said. The Microsoft-owned platform on Wednesday»»»
Health Insurance Fund Leadership Quits Following Parliamentary Move to End Its Term
National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Governor Petko Stefanovski submitted his resignation Wednesday and his deputy Momchil Mavrov followed suit later the same day. Both resignations were announced by the Fund's press centre. They came a day after the parliamentary group of the ruling party, Progre»»»
Bill Gates Tells Lawmakers Meeting Epstein Was a ‘Grave Error in Judgment’ in Closed-Door Hearing
Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment" by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faced questions behind closed doors from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier. In an opening statement provided to The Associated Press, Gates»»»
World’s Largest Whale Graveyard Discovered by Chinese Sub
The world's largest whale graveyard has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by Chinese scientists, who found that the vast expanse of both new and ancient carcasses supports huge communities of deep-sea life. It is also the deepest and oldest known whale graveyard on Earth, according »»»
World Cup winner Andres Iniesta launches academy in Dubai
DUBAI: Former Spain and Barcelona midfield star Andres Iniesta has joined forces with local partner Abdulrahman Al-Meqbali in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council to launch the Iniesta Academy in the UAE. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Marriott Hotel Al-Jaddaf, Dub»»»
US host cities gear up to welcome millions for FIFA World Cup 2026
Doha, Qatar: As many as 10 million visitors will head to 11 U.S. cities this summer, helping turn the FIFA World Cup 2026 into the largest sporting event in history. While U.S. host cities like Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco are world-famous, lesser-known U.S. cities are primed to h»»»
‘Every few hours, it’s another story’: logistical controversies cast shadow on what should have been a joyous World Cup start
CAIRO: As an Egyptian sports journalist who has spent the past 16 years dedicated to covering Arab athletes at the pinnacle of their respective disciplines, this FIFA World Cup was supposed to be one of the most exciting events I have ever covered. With an unprecedented eight Arab teams qualified f»»»
Palestinian rights groups warn of Israeli bill blocking Red Cross visits to prisoners
LONDON: Palestinian rights groups warned about an Israeli bill that would impose a blanket ban on representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross from entering Israeli prisons and visiting Palestinian detainees. The Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and th»»»
Press Review - Is the far right exploiting the 'sickening' attack by a refugee in Belfast?
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 10: British papers talk about the unrest in Belfast in the aftermath of a knife stabbing. Next: what does it mean to be a trillionaire? Elon Musk might soon find out. Also: Pope Leo met with Bad Bunny, but the Vatican says it won't be releasing the photos. Finally, do»»»
Tête à tête - 'Trump's effort to bring this war to an end has failed,' ex-Ukrainian FM Kuleba says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said US President Donald Trump's "effort to bring this war to an end has failed", warning that the US president "does not seem to be ready to change his approach to Russia". Kuleba added that he did not believe there wa»»»
Russian Ambassador: No Demand for Bulgarian-Language Classes in Occupied Ukraine
Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Eleonora Mitrofanova has argued that the new Bulgarian government has so far shown a willingness to improve relations with Moscow largely through rhetoric rather than concrete actions. Speaking to TASS ahead of Russia Day, she assessed the first weeks of the administr»»»
Health Insurance Fund Governor Quits Following Parliamentary Move to End His Term, Opposition Targets Deputy
National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Governor Petko Stefanovski has submitted his resignation. The resignation was announced by the Fund's press centre. The announcement comes only a day after the parliamentary group of the ruling party, Progressive Bulgaria, submitted draft resolutions to Parliam»»»
Platner wins Maine primary; Mace loses S.C. governor’s race - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., failed to advance in the Republican primary for South Carolina governor on Tuesday, falling out of the top two vote-getters to state Attorney General Alan Wilson and President Donald Trump's choice Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Pho»»»
Family of Belfast stabbing victim warn against fuelling 'hostility'
Belfast: The family of a Northern Irish man injured in a brutal knife attack that sparked serious disorder in Belfast said Wednesday that the "overnight unrest is not welcome" and appealed for calm. "We do not want this terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility," the family of »»»
How Cryptocurrency Quietly Became a Mainstream Payment MethodOpinions
Crypto transaction volumes rose in every major region of the world over the past year, with Asia-Pacific activity up 69 percent and Latin America up 63 percent, according to the 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index published by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The numbers tell a story that has l»»»
Where is Nabiullina?
Where is Central Bank of Russia (CBR) governor Elvia Nabiullina? The head of Russia’s central bank has not been seen in public for weeks. A no show at Russia’s premier investment forum, the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), where she is a major fixture on the agenda, initially it »»»
Armenia accelerates trade shift toward EU after Russian pre-election pressure
Armenia is stepping up efforts to redirect trade towards the European Union after Russia imposed a series of import restrictions on Armenian products ahead of parliamentary elections that returned Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to power, while Brussels has signalled support for deeper economic inte»»»
What makes Le Mans unique for fans
Doha, Qatar: From a fan's perspective, the 24 Hours of Le Mans stands apart from any other motorsport event in the world. Every year, more than 300,000 fans travel to the Circuit de la Sarthe to experience the unique atmosphere that makes Le Mans unlike any other race. From the famous drivers’ para»»»
Sidra Medicine achieves ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation with distinction
Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has become the first hospital in Qatar to achieve the prestigious American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence designation with distinction. The globally recognised credential honours healthcare organisations committed to fostering »»»
Iran's new security doctrine and its old dilemma
Iran's latest missile strikes against Israel, launched this week in response to an Israeli strike on Beirut's suburb of Dahiyeh, have confirmed a view increasingly prevalent in Western capitals: that Tehran has emerged from the US-Iran war more willing to take risks, less constrained by fears of es»»»
Boris Mihaylov Appointed Executive Director of National Revenue Agency
The Council of Ministers has appointed Boris Mihaylov Executive Director of the National Revenue Agency (NRA) on a proposal by the Finance Minister, the government press service said on Wednesday. Mihaylov succeeds Milena Krastanova, who submitted her resignation. He previously served as Executive »»»
Bill Gates to testify before House on friendship with Jeffrey Epstein - UPI.com
Microsoft founder Bill Gates arrives to testify in a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The committee is continuing to hold closed-door interviews as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Photo»»»
Want a US visa interview faster? It could cost you $750 more
The United States will begin testing a new premium visa service next month that allows some foreign visitors to secure visa interview appointments within 10 business days – provided they are willing to pay an additional $750 fee. The programme, announced by the US State Department in a temporary ru»»»
China looks to boost North Korea ties with an eye on Russia
Xi Jinping stayed put in China for more than six months. During this period, presidents and key leaders travelled to Zhongnanhai, the compound at the heart of power in Beijing, to see him. The call list was as impressive as it was long: French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir »»»
UN calls for US immigration ‘re-think’ for World Cup
GENEVA: UN rights chief Volker Turk urged the United States to reconsider its immigration practices for the football World Cup, after fans, a top referee and team officials found themselves barred from the tournament. A record 48 teams and millions of fans are descending on the United States, Canad»»»
May consumer rpices rose at annual rate of 4.2%, highest in three years - UPI.com
1 of 2 | People pump gas at a gas station in Washington, D.C., on May 30. Gas prices are up 50% since the war between the United States and Iran. High energy costs account for 60% of the increase in the consumer price index for all items in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. Ph»»»