Dailynews Hungary 3m

New Tisza minister is the most popular according to fresh poll

Idea Institute has published the latest public opinion poll regarding the popularity of politicians in Hungary on their Facebook page on Thursday. Tisza politicians are in front, but some of the results may be surprising for many. It’s not Péter Magyar who is most popular According to the results o»»»

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Al Awsat 11m

Sadr Gives Armed Wing One Week to Join Gov’t

Sadrist movement leader Muqtada al-Sadr has given his armed wing one week to complete its break from the movement and join state institutions, as a senior figure in Iraq’s ruling Coordination Framework described “armed resistance” as a “burden on society.” Sadr said on Wednesday he was merging his »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13m

Parliament Allows Ministers to Postpone Oral Answers to MPs' Questions without Previous Two-Time Limit

Parliament decided on Thursday that the prime minister, a deputy prime minister or a government minister may postpone an oral response to a question from MPs due to illness, a mission abroad or in urgent cases. The previous limit of two postponements was dropped. The move comes as lawmakers are deb»»»

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France24 14m

Business - Oil prices on the rise again as US-Iran fighting escalates

Benchmark prices for crude oil rose on Thursday as Iran said it targeted a US airbase in response to American air strikes. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which had slightly ticked up in previous days, dwindled down to almost nothing again. Also in this edition: Australia takes leg»»»

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Arab News 21m

Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record

ROME: Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal and France reported their hottest days 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 “»»»

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Arab News 21m

UN adds Israel to conflict-zone sexual violence blacklist, ambassador says

LONDON: The UN has blacklisted Israel over sexual violence in conflict zones, Israeli officials confirmed on Thursday. An upcoming annual report from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres includes Israel’s prison service among groups such as Hamas and Daesh, the Jerusalem Post reported. Other Israe»»»

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Arab News 21m

Japan dismisses ‘ridiculous’ Russian criticism of military buildup

TOKYO: Japan’s UN ambassador on ‌Thursday dismissed as “ridiculous” Russia’s criticism of its military buildup at a time when Moscow was continuing its war against Ukraine in violation of the UN Charter. On Tuesday, Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told the first session of a UN Security Cou»»»

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Gulf News 26m

Qatar to end temporary extension of expired entry visas from June 7

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has announced the termination of the temporary extension granted to all types of expired or soon-to-expire entry visas, effective from Sunday, June 7, 2026. The ministry said the extension decision was announced on March 3 due to regional tensions, closure of airspace a»»»

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UPI 42m

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»»»

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France24 45m

French banker Matthieu Pigasse emerges as key figure in Venezuela debt overhaul

Veteran French banker Matthieu Pigasse has emerged as a central figure in Venezuela’s debt restructuring efforts after his firm Centerview Partners was appointed adviser on the country’s more than $150 billion debt overhaul without a formal competitive process. When interim Venezuelan President Del»»»

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France24 47m

Press Review - Trump met with 'laughter and silence' by US allies in Gulf region

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 27, 2026: First, US President Donald Trump's attempts at finding a deal with Iran are under a lot of scrutiny. Next, the EU is asked to consider the environmental impact of mega data centres, as locals fight back against projects which might harm the environment. »»»

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France24 47m

Middle East Matters - Crackdown on culture: Israel censoring Palestinian voices

A United Nations commission, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have all separately concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, where tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed since the start of the war in October 2023. The cultural life of the enclave is also profoundl»»»

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France24 50m

Eye on Africa - Ghana begins repatriating citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks

In tonight's edition: 300 Ghanaians arrive back home from South Africa on an emergency repatriation flight for nationals fleeing anti-immigrant protests, threats and attacks. Also, Human Rights Watch accuses the United Arab Emirates of having recruited Colombian mercenaries to send to Sudan in supp»»»

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France24 50m

French connections - Paris neighbourhoods: The underrated 14th arrondissement

In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the most underrated district of the capital: the 14th arrondissement. Calm and residential, most tourists won't make the journey to this southern edge of the Left Bank, but i»»»

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France24 51m

Trump endorses Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of tense June poll

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he would support Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections, a vote that serves as a litmus test for the government of the South Caucasus nation which has recently shifted its alignment toward the West and distanc»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 51m

Hungary’s oldest daily fights for survival after Fidesz-close Mediaworks halts printing and distribution of Népszava

Hungary’s oldest continuously published daily newspaper, Népszava, says it is “fighting for its existence” after Mediaworks Hungary terminated its printing and distribution contracts with immediate effect. The decision means Friday’s print edition of the 153-year-old left-wing newspaper will not ap»»»

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UPI 54m

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»»»

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UPI 54m

CVS Caremark to cover Foundayo, Zepbound obesity drugs - UPI.com

CVS Caremark plans to start covering Eli Lilly's weekly weight loss pill, Foundayo, in June and will resume covering the company's weight loss injection, Zepbound, by October, the companies announced. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- CVS Caremark will start covering Eli L»»»

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Gulf News 55m

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 »»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

GE subsidiary wins project in Egypt’s Zohr Gas Field

In a signing ceremony hosted by Eng. Tarek El-Molla, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources for Egypt, Baker Hughes, a GE company announced a major subsea contract from Petrobel for phase two of the “supergiant” Zohr Gas Field situated in the Mediterranean Sea, off the Egyptian coast. The proj»»»

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Novinite 1h

Von der Leyen Releases Blocked EU Funds for Bulgaria as Radev Avoids Russia Comments in Brussels

The European Commission has decided to release nearly 370 million euros in previously suspended funds for Bulgaria under the Recovery and Resilience Plan following progress on key judicial and anti-corruption reforms. The announcement came after a meeting in Brussels between Prime Minister Rumen Ra»»»

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UPI 1h

Mexico, U.S., Canada tighten Ebola rules for World Cup - UPI.com

Mexico, the United States and Canada have activated a joint epidemiological surveillance protocol for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to an Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- Mexico, the United States and Canada have activate»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Parliament Shortens Bill Review Deadlines in Committees and Plenary from 72 to 48 Hours

Parliament on Thursday shortened the deadlines for consideration of bills in standing parliamentary committees and in the plenary hall from 72 to 48 hours. The move comes as lawmakers are debating and adopting the Rules of Organization and Procedure of the National Assembly. Bills and the report of»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Ex-Governor of Kardzhali Region Faces "Similar Measures" as Those Against Current Town Mayor

After Kardzhali Mayor Erol Mumun was questioned by police on Thursday over suspected official misconduct, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told Bulgarian National Television later in the day that "similar measures" were taken against a former governor of Kurdjali Region. The Minister said the ex-»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar launches award for best digital Hajj app

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has launched a new award for the best digital Hajj application developed by Qatari Hajj campaigns for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season. The initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation in Hajj services and encourage campaigns to a»»»

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TAP 1h

Direct air service between Tunisia and Iraq resumes

Tunis, May 28 (TAP) - Direct flights between Tunisia and Iraq resumed on Thursday, operated by Iraqi Airways, with weekly flights set to continue throughout the 2026 tourist season.In a statement, the Tunisian Embassy in Baghdad said Thursday’s...»»»

TAP 1h

Clear to partly cloudy Thursday night nationwide (INM)

Tunis, May 28 (TAP) - The weather will be clear to partly cloudy on Thursday night nationwide, according to a weather update issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Temperatures will range between 20 and 24°C, reaching 26°C in the...»»»

Gulf News 1h

EU Council adopts additional restrictive measures against extremist Israeli settlers

The EU Council today adopted additional restrictive measures against four entities and three individuals under the European Union's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. Those listed are extremist Israeli settlers and organisations which support them, and are responsible for serious and systematic »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar ends temporary extension of entry visas from June 7: MoI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced the termination of the temporary extension of all types of entry visas that had expired or were nearing expiration, effective from Sunday, June 7, 2026. According to a Ministry statement, the decision follows an earlier announcement issued on Ma»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

US Treasury chief threatens to sanction Oman if it joins Hormuz tolls

Washington, United States: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened Thursday to target ally Oman if it helped impose a tolling system in the key Strait of Hormuz, warning of sanctions against all parties involved in such actions. "Oman, in particular, should know that the US Treasury will agg»»»

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Arab News 1h

Kenya rights group files petition to halt US Ebola quarantine center plan

NAIROBI: A Kenyan rights group said on Thursday it had filed a court petition against plans to establish an Ebola quarantine center for US nationals in the east African country. Washington is building a “state-of-the-art” facility in Kenya for US citizens to quarantine after leaving the Democratic »»»

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Arab News 1h

Swedish court to rule in December on oil execs accused in Sudan war crimes case

STOCKHOLM: A Stockholm court on Thursday wrapped up hearings in the trial of two former oil executives accused of complicity in war crimes over their business dealings during Sudan’s second civil war, with a ruling expected in December. The trial, which is the longest ever in Sweden, opened in Sept»»»

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Arab News 1h

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Interior ministry ends temporary extension of expired entry visas effective June 7

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that the temporary extension granted to all types of expired or soon-to-expire entry visas, issued earlier on 3 March 2026, will officially come to an end on Sunday, 7 June 2026. The ministry clarified that from the said date, normal procedures governing»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

Fearsome dinosaur-era marine reptile was the T. rex of the sea

TEXAS: Tyrannosaurus rex was a huge land predator during the twilight of the age of dinosaurs. But it was not the only T. rex that terrorized the Cretaceous Period. There also was a marine reptile named Tylosaurus rex — the T. rex of the sea — that rivaled its land counterpart in size and ferocity.»»»

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Arab News 1h

Treasury chief says US to halt Iran airlines’ access to landing spots

WASHINGTON: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that the United States will halt Iranian airlines’ access to landing spots, among other measures, as Washington pushes to intensify pressure on Tehran and open the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Bessent said Washington will “be shutting »»»

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TAP 2h

Tunisair’s deficit widens by 23% to TND 282.7 million in 2023

Tunis, May 28 (TAP) - The financial statements of national carrier Tunisair, as at December 31, 2023 and recently made public, show a 23% widening of the deficit, which stood at TND 282.7 million, compared with TND 228.9 million a year earlier.These...»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Trump's face could appear on US $250 bill

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in the Republican's latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions. A proposal for the new bill, featuring a glaring Trump, was reported Thursday by the Washington Pos»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoECC conducts beach cleanup campaign during Eid Al Adha

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by the Directorate of Natural Reserves, carried out an extensive cleanup campaign at the beaches of Sealine, the Khor Al Adaid Reserve, and Al Dhakira Reserve during the first and second days of the blessed Eid Al Adha. The initiat»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

‘You Are Not Alone’ in Ebola Fight, Vows DR Congo-Bound WHO Chief

The WHO's chief pledged to do "everything in my power" to help conquer a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as he headed to the African nation on Thursday. In lengthy message to the Congolese people, the World Health Organization's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established Israeli occupation army Blat site with a qualitative missile: Military Media Statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted the newly established Israeli occupation army Blat site with a qualitative missile: Military Media Statement 9 »»»

UPI 2h

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Madagascar top court rejects bid to remove president

Antananarivo, Madagascar: Madagascar's top court on Thursday dismissed an opposition lawmaker's attempt to oust the country's military ruler, ruling that the challenge fell outside the constitution. Prominent MP Antoine Rajerison had asked the High Constitutional Court to remove army Colonel Michae»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Central banks of Serbia, China conclude new bilateral currency swap agreement

BELGRADE - The People's Bank of China and the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) have concluded their second bilateral currency swap agreement, enabling the exchange of Serbian dinars and Chinese yuan between the two central banks through bilateral swap transactions, the NBS announced on Thursday. "The »»»

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Gulf News 2h

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump's face could appear on $250 bill

US President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in the Republican's latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions. A proposal for the new bill, featuring a glaring Trump, was reported Thursday by the Washington Post. Get updated faster an»»»

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Arab News 2h

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»»»

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Arab News 2h

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»»»

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Arab News 2h

Neymar out of Brazil friendlies and set to miss World Cup opener

BRASILIA: Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s upcoming friendlies and is set to miss their World Cup opener after scans revealed a grade-two calf injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday. CBF doctor Rodrigo Lasmar delivered the blow ahead of a players’ press conference,»»»

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