Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to North Korea next week at the invitation of the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, Chinese and North Korean state media reported on Friday. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will visit the Democrati»»»

Russian crude oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia through the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline returned to normal levels in May, marking the first full month of uninterrupted supplies since transit resumed in April after a disruption that highlighted the continuing importance of one of Europe's last »»»

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company, said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $75 billion in an initial public offering, valuing the company at $1.765 trillion. The company will offer 555.6 million shares at $135 each, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s record $25.6 billion IPO in 2019. SpaceX»»»

A graphic shows where United Airlines Flight 169 clipped a 15-foot-high light post along the New Jersey Turnpike as it was approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3. Image courtesy National Transportation Safety Board June 4 (UPI) -- The pilots of a United Airlines flight that flew »»»

As part of the digitalization of document management, laws adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh have started being sent to the president for signature in electronic format starting June 4. The parliament’s press service reported. According to the press service, Speaker Marlen Mamataliev on June 4 affixed»»»

Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a developer behind a hotel unit in the Heart of Europe project on the World Islands to refund more than Dh1.37 million to an investor and pay an additional Dh150,000 in compensation after finding that the property could not be transferred because of multiple legal a»»»

RIYADH: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has earned Diamond status in the World Stroke Organization Awards, the latest in a string of international recognitions that have reinforced the Saudi institution’s standing among the world’s leading academic medical centers. Accord»»»

No signs of fatigue are visible in Viktor Orbán, chairman of Fidesz. On the contrary, he may be capable of renewing the party and keeping the community united and strengthened, former Minister of Public Administration and Regional Development Tibor Navracsics said in a podcast published on Thursday»»»

Dubai: A spell of dusty and unsettled weather is set to affect the UAE on Friday and through the weekend, with strong winds expected to stir up sand and dust, reduce visibility and create rough sea conditions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM forecast said Friday will »»»

WASHINGTON: The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. The legislation, sponsored »»»

Newly obtained video published exclusively by CNN shows extensive damage aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford following a March fire, raising questions about the severity of the incident and the Navy's initial characterisation of the blaze. The video, which CNN said was recorded aboard th»»»

WASHINGTON: An American journalist who has lived in China since 2010 and worked for several state media organizations there pleaded guilty in a U.S. court Thursday to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, the Justice Department said. Thomas Pauken II is set to be sentenced Septembe»»»

GENEVA: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi called on Thursday for the responsible use of artificial intelligence to build a more inclusive, productive and sustainable future of work, as labor leaders gathered in Geneva for the International Labour Confe»»»

The family of a young Palestinian man who was shot dead by Israeli forces near the concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem, has told RT that his determination to find work drove him to his death. Imad Ishtayeh’s death was confirmed by the Palestinian Health Ministry on Sun»»»

US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on the island in recent months and has discussed taking the country over. The United States announced fresh economic sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's late»»»

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel was slapped with sanctions by the United States on Thursday as Washington continued to ratchet up pressure of the island nation's communist government. File Photo by Ley Royero/EPA-EFE June 4 (UPI) -- The United States on Thursday leveled sanctions against Cuban Mi»»»

Dubai: After years of speculation, SpaceX is finally heading to the stock market — raising a question many UAE investors have been asking: Can ordinary investors buy shares in Elon Musk's rocket company? The answer is yes, but getting shares at the IPO price may not be straightforward. Get updated »»»

We often think we are shaped by the people we admire. But just as often, we are shaped by those we never want to become. The clearest lessons are not always about aspiration — they come from contrast, and from patterns we choose not to repeat. So many people have inspired me to be nothing like them»»»

Share: Following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC exclusive interview with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” (M-F, 9AM-12PM ET) Wednesday, June 3 PART I SARA EISEN: Hi. Good morning, Carl, from Jerusalem this morning. I’m here in the Israeli Prime Mi»»»

In a bold move for sustainable development, Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, announced a new energy strategy aiming to boost renewable energy’s share to 60% of the national energy mix by 2040. This initiative is part of Egypt’s broader sustainable development pla»»»

Dubai: Gulf countries are accelerating plans to move oil through routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, as international institutions warn that prolonged disruption to shipping through the vital waterway could threaten fuel security, economic growth and food supplies worldwide. Get updated faster»»»

Embattled Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte won't be nominated for the job on a permanent basis, President Donald Trump said Thursday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, whose new assignment has drawn »»»

The EU may expand its existing Red Sea naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz, taking the lead role in mine-clearing operations in the strategic shipping route, according to media reports citing an internal document. The bloc’s ‘Operation Aspides,’ launched in February 2024, patrols the Red Sea, Gul»»»

Sharjah: An Indian expat, who was allegedly stabbed to death in Sharjah following what is described as a social media war on TikTok, died on his official birthday. As reported by Gulf News earlier, Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, 40, from Kerala, succumbed to his injuries at Al Qassimi Hospital at 8.4»»»

A dual US-Iranian national and CEO of a Tehran-based technology company was arrested Wednesday on federal charges accusing him of conspiring to violate US sanctions by supplying sophisticated American networking, security and encryption equipment to Iran’s military and nuclear programs, according t»»»

The family of a 20-year-old American college student missing in Japan on Thursday pleaded with the public for help in finding him. File Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- The family of a 20-year-old American college student who went missing in Japan nearly a week ago is appe»»»

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defences following a spate of Ukrainian attacks. US President Donald Trump, who has»»»

NAIROBI: Scientists say the Earth is likely to shoot past a key global warming target within the decade, bringing the planet ever closer to a full-blown climate catastrophe. Several climate-friendly technologies – like renewable energy – may be approaching tipping points in which they become mainst»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he was using Cold War era legislation to tap $700 million in funding for a slew of coal projects -- his latest push to increase use of the most-polluting fossil fuel. Trump said the money would be used to keep more than a dozen coal plants in ten stat»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday hit back at lawmakers who voted to halt military action in Iran, describing the move as "unpatriotic". A handful of Republicans joined with Democrats in the House of Representatives to pass the largely symbolic resolution seeking to end the three-month-lon»»»

Hezbollah's chief on Thursday rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding instead a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal as he threatened northern Israel with new attacks. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.»»»

An Israeli strike in eastern Lebanon killed five people on Thursday, while another attack near the southern city of Tyre killed three more, the Lebanese health ministry said. The strikes also left eight wounded, including three children and two women. They came a day after the Lebanese and Israeli »»»

Outrage erupted in France on Thursday after a body was discovered in the search for 11-year-old schoolgirl Lyhanna and it was revealed that the key suspect had been repeatedly accused of sexually abusing children but no action had been taken. The body has yet to be formally identified. Outrage has »»»

Egypt will not fully eliminate petroleum products subsidies, but aims to reduce subsidies within three years, Minister of Petroleum Tarek El-Molla said. The plan of subsidies reduction will conclude in 2019, with the resumption of fuel subsidies until then, El-Molla clarified to Shorouk newspaper. »»»

Seismologists reported a 4.1 magnitude earthquake about 14 miles from Las Vegas and could be felt throughout the valley, although there have been no reports of damage. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- An earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude was recorded by scientists j»»»

Zambia has extended the suspension of a 10% export duty on copper concentrates until September 30, providing relief to mining companies grappling with rising stockpiles of unprocessed material amid prolonged smelter maintenance programmes and processing constraints across the country's copper secto»»»

The United States announced fresh economic sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbour. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former presid»»»

A German serial killer already in prison for the murders of three children was found guilty by a French court on Thursday for the abduction and killing of a 10-year-old boy during a school trip in 2004. Martin Ney, dubbed "the man in black", was handed another life sentence for the murder and kidna»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s ever-popular Ladies Sport Night is back for the summer – giving women and girls the chance to enjoy sport in a FIFA World Cup arena. The Education City Stadium will be the setting for female-focused sporting tournaments, activities, interaction, and fun »»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its June 2026 public programme — a dynamic month of workshops, exhibitions, family drop-ins and masterclasses spanning its museums and creative spaces across Doha. From World Cup celebrations and Olympic Day activations to a photography exh»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, Visit Qatar is highlighting a diverse range of sustainable tourism destinations and experiences that reflect the State of Qatar’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development and responsible tourism. In alignment with »»»

Tribune News Network Doha A new three-day inspection campaign, conducted by the Ministry of Transport during the Eid Al Adha on limousine cars that belong to the companies engaged in the business of passenger transportation via electronic applications, has resulting in reporting three violations. L»»»

QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has affirmed that environmental protection in Qatar is a firmly established national priority and an integrated framework closely linked to quality of life, the sustainability of resources and the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the MENA region gears up for the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026, talabat, the region’s leading everyday delivery app, has announced a strategic partnership with TOD by beIN, the exclusive streaming platform for the tournament, to bring fans a more seamless and r»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its powerful Beosound Premiere, a statement soundbar that provides an artfully crafted three-dimensional spatial audio experience from a striking three-dimensional silhouette, made to take centre stage. Precision-engineered for unwavering fideli»»»

Senate Republicans killed a Democratic effort to permanently ban President Donald Trump's anti-weaponization fund. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans killed an effort by Democrats to permanently prevent President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponizat»»»

Manila: The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) declared on Thursday that a controversial Senate session conducted with only 12 senators present was lawful and valid, citing a landmark 1949 Supreme Court ruling that allows for a practical interpretation of quorum when some members are unavailab»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The call discussed cooperation relations between the two countri»»»

Share: United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, left, is joined by second from left: State Department Chief of Staff Dan Holler, Sr., State Department Counselor and Director, Office of Policy Planning Michael A. Needham and United States Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, as they meet with»»»

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is entering a new phase of artificial intelligence adoption as large-scale developments move beyond digital experimentation and into day-to-day operations on construction sites. Across the Kingdom’s built environment, developers and contractors are increa»»»