All 3 Missing Indian Seafarers Dead after US Strike on Tanker Off Oman
All three missing Indian seafarers have died after a US military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonoma said on Thursday. The US said its military carried out a "precision" strike on the vessel that failed to follow its instructions and was carrying oi»»»
All three missing Indian seafarers dead after US strike on tanker off Oman coast
NEW DELHI: All three missing Indian seafarers have died after a US military strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonoma said on Thursday. The US said its military carried out a “precision” strike on the vessel that failed to follow its instructio»»»
Ukrainian mother’s agony highlights abuse and weaponization of draft
KRYVYI RIG: The last time 68-year-old Tetiana Zaitseva saw her son Artem, she was bringing him clothes after he was detained and taken to an army recruitment center the night before. When she got home, she was told her son was dead. “I trusted them with my child,” Zaitseva told AFP at her home, her»»»
US Congress approves $70 billion bill to fund Trump’s immigration crackdown
The US Congress on Tuesday passed a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, sending the measure to the White House after months of partisan debate. The legislation allocates $38 billion for ICE, $26 billion for Border Patrol and $5 billion for contingency costs thr»»»
Newag kills Siemens deal on high-speed trains
Polish rolling-stock manufacturer Newag has abruptly terminated its partnership agreement with Siemens Mobility over the supply of high-speed trains for national rail operator PKP Intercity. The memorandum of understanding, signed in January 2026, had envisioned joint delivery of 20 electric trains»»»
US CENTCOM disables oil tanker in Gulf of Oman over alleged blockade violation
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that its forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly violated an ongoing blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran. It said that precision munitions were used to target the vessel's engine room after repeated non-compliance b»»»
Shareholder challenge to Thomson Reuters over ICE contracts wins only slim support
A shareholder resolution calling on content and technology company Thomson Reuters to review the human rights implications of its work with US immigration authorities won only about 3 percent support at the firm’s annual meeting on Wednesday. The vote on the resolution, proposed by a British Colum»»»
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»»»
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»»»
‘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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
European fighter jet project collapses
The long-delayed €100 billion ($116 billion) project to develop a fully European next-generation fighter jet for NATO members has been formally abandoned. Despite citing the need to counter a perceived threat from Russia and strengthen Europe’s military, France and Germany have failed to overcome y»»»
Hong Kong files charges over deadliest fire in decades
Hong Kong: Hong Kong filed manslaughter charges against several people and companies on Wednesday over the world's deadliest residential building fire in decades, which killed 168 people at a public housing estate last year. The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment b»»»
Popular Support Key to Iran Security: Commander of Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ
Commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi underlined that the Islamic Republic’s security rests primarily on popular support rather than military power, declaring that adversaries have failed to break the will of the Islamic Republic amid ongoing tensions»»»
EU blacklist removal: Why Kyrgyzstan's aviation shouldn't relax yet - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has been removed from the EU aviation blacklist—for the first time in 20 years, domestic carriers have gained the right to fly to Europe. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC told 24.kg news agency what this means in practice and when to expect the first flights. Three years under monitoring Rela»»»
Media Review: June 10
The topics of the Government’s measures to curb rising prices in Bulgaria and handle the budget deficit dominate Wednesday’s news media. ECONOMY Trud has an interview with economist Stoyan Panchev, who comments on the Government’s measures to bring the prices of basic food products down. According »»»
Unionized members at Kakao stage first-ever strike - UPI.com
Unionized members of Kakao Corp. stage a rally near the company's headquarters in Pangyo, south of Seoul, on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap Unionized members at Kakao Corp. staged their first walkout in the company's history Wednesday, demanding higher bonuses and profit sharing. The walkout and a rall»»»
Iran and Lebanon: intertwined fronts in the Mideast war
President Donald Trump's administration has sought -- with very limited success -- to separate Iran and Lebanon peace talks, while Tehran insists the two are linked, complicating efforts to resolve the intertwined conflicts. The Iran war began with a joint U.S.-Israeli attack -- though the interest»»»
Netanyahu is frustrating Trump’s Iran plans
For some 12 hours on 7 June, fighting between Israel and Iran flared up as the two yet again traded missiles and air strikes. Then a tenuous calm was restored as Donald Trump, rather unconvincingly, insisted that “both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE?" The American »»»
Armenian Elections Held Amid Pressure on Opposition, Western Interference - Russian MFA Spox
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Parliamentary elections in Armenia were held amid unprecedented pressure on the opposition by the authorities and unprecedented Western interference, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "Unprecedented pressure on the opposition. On the one hand»»»
Afif key as Qatar seek answers to scoring struggles
Doha, Qatar: Dutch great Johan Cruyff once reduced football to its simplest truth: to win, you have to score one more goal than your opponent. It is a lesson Qatar know only too well as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup, where hopes of reaching the knockout stage will depend largely on their abil»»»
Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say
Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google Getty ImagesPolice say they have launched a manhunt for suspects (stock image) At least 12 people have been killed in a mass shooting in an area of Johannesburg, police in South Africa say. They s»»»
Saudi Arabia and Senegal end scoreless in final World Cup friendly
Saudi Arabia was held to a goalless draw against 10-man Senegal on Wednesday in the two teams’ final friendly before the start of the World Cup. Giorgos Donis, Saudi Arabia’s Greek coach, fielded a strong starting line-up in the first half before making 10 changes after the break. Senegal finishe»»»
Dubai Emirates Road crash that killed 7, injured 9: Fresh details of victims revealed
Dubai: Six Indian expats and one Sri Lankan were among the seven workers killed in Sunday's deadly minibus crash on Emirates Road in Dubai, the company that employed the victims has confirmed to Gulf News. Four of the nine injured remain in hospital, company sources said. The painstaking process of»»»
Arab, Western powers sound alarm over Iran nuclear stockpile; UN Security Council discusses sanctions
NEW YORK CITY: Arab and Western powers issued a joint warning on Tuesday over Iran’s nuclear program, in which they called on all UN member states to fully implement recently reinstated Security Council sanctions against Iran. France’s ambassador to the UN, Jerome Bonnafont, read the statement on b»»»
Arab, Western powers sound alarm over Iran nuclear stockpile; UN Security Council discusses sanctions
NEW YORK CITY: Arab and Western powers issued a joint warning on Tuesday over Iran’s nuclear program, in which they called on all UN member states to fully implement recently reinstated Security Council sanctions against Iran. France’s ambassador to the UN, Jerome Bonnafont, read the statement on b»»»
Bear captured in Japan after multi-day search as attacks rise
A bear that roamed the streets of a Japanese city for four days, forcing mass school closures, was caught on June 9, capping a search involving dozens of hunters&nb»»»
Bolivian protesters threaten actions near military bases - UPI.com
Residents stage a blockade during a protest over fuel shortages in La Paz, Bolivia, on Tuesday to demand the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. Demonstrators have disrupted transportation and caused shortages of fuel, food and medical supplies since early May. Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA June »»»
Anthropic just released its most powerful AI model yet
Dubai: Anthropic has released the most powerful artificial intelligence model in its history to the public, a significant step further intensifying race among AI developers to deliver increasingly capable systems while addressing mounting concerns over safety and misuse. The San Francisco-based com»»»
Thailand officially frees ex-PM Thaksin after royal pardon
BANGKOK: Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is officially a free man, less than a week after receiving a royal pardon, the Department of Corrections said on Tuesday. Thaksin, 76, served eight months of a one-year sentence for corruption and abuse of power before being released on p»»»
Pechenga joins group of closed military towns
The Russian border municipality hopes for a boost in military investments and has joined a federal association of closed military towns. However, Pechenga is unlikely to see a major military buildup in the near future. "Joining the association is an important step toward the long-term, sustainable »»»
Prosecutor's office dismisses part of criminal complaint against Milic
BELGRADE - The Higher Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade dismissed on Tuesday a part of a criminal complaint against former Belgrade police chief Veselin Milic accusing him of the crime of assisting the perpetrator of a criminal offence following the commission of a criminal offence. In a statement, t»»»
Hundreds of Iraqi Kurds held captive in Libya, threatened with organ removal
LONDON: Hundreds of migrants from Iraqi Kurdistan making the journey to the UK last year were kidnapped in Libya, tortured and threatened with forced organ removal, the BBC reported on Tuesday. The more than 300 young men were detained by a militia that demanded a ransom of $5,000 each from their f»»»
Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir Putin. A Russian oligarch loyal to the Kremlin may be a surprise choice of messenger for Kyiv, but the former Chelsea owner has a history of acting as go-between since t»»»
Netanyahu comes out of Iran flare-up a 'humiliated, failed war leader'
Iran and Israel said hostilities between the two countries were to be put on hold, after a flare-up which threatened the already fragile ceasefire in the region. In Israel, the country was put on hold following strikes from Iran and Hezbollah, with anger over Benjamin Netanyahu seemingly taking mil»»»
Israeli Media Admits: Iran’s ‘Euphoria of Power’ as Deterrence Fails - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Media Admits: Iran’s ‘Euphoria of Power’ as Deterrence Fails 09-06-2026 14:35 PM Israeli security officials have acknowledged a sta»»»
Péter Magyar: government restores peace, normal daily life
The government has begun to restore the peace, normal daily life and humanity “the country so desperately needs”, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in a speech ahead of the agenda in parliament on Tuesday. Péter Magyar: Hungary victim of the Orbán regime Regarding the two bills to be debated today, »»»
38 times Trump claimed an Iran deal was near. What’s going on?
DUBAI: It has been more than two months since US President Donald Trump declared that a deal with Iran was within reach and announced a ceasefire intended to create space for negotiations. Since then, Trump has repeatedly insisted that an agreement is just around the corner. Yet despite dozens of p»»»
On This Day, June 9: Laverne Cox is first transgender person on cover of Time - UPI.com
On June 9, 2014, actor Laverne Cox became the first transgender person to appear on the cover of Time 1 of 4 | Laverne Cox arrives for the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California on March 5. On June 9, 2014, she became the first transgender person to appear on the c»»»
Blow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment
Blow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi ReutersGachagua's removal from office followed a fallout with the president A Kenyan court has upheld the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gac»»»
PM promises accountability for abuse failures
“We will not forget what the previous government did against defenceless children,” Prime Minister Péter Magyar declared during Parliament’s session on Monday before the agenda. In his speech, the prime minister said that two forms of child protection had existed in Hungary: one was the “lying, hyp»»»
Armenian PM declares victory in June 7 election as opposition parties claim irregularities in poll
Opposition parties in Armenia have alleged a series of voting irregularities during parliamentary elections on June 7, while authorities reported arrests linked to reports of suspected vote-buying, local media panarmenian.net reports. The claims come as Armenia awaits the final results from the ele»»»
The Observers - Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won the parliamentary elections held on June 7. A»»»
Netanyahu gambles close Trump ties with Iran strikes
JERUSALEM: Israel’s latest strikes on Iran have not only ignited fears of a full-fledged resurgence of war — they run the risk of damaging the close ties between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Despite Trump’s seeming aversion to the prospect of the war reigniting, »»»
Leftist Roberto Sanchez takes lead in Peru's razor-thin presidential runoff
Leftist canditate Roberto Sanchez pulled into the lead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori by a razor-thin margin. Fewer than 4,300 votes separate Sanchez from Fujimori, who has already tried and failed to reach the presidency three times. Leftist Ro»»»