A recap for new readers: In late May 2026, Bulgarian authorities exposed a complex of 104 buildings constructed without permits in the Baba Alino locality near Varna, on land registered as forest inside a Natura 2000 zone. The investor was Ukrainian businessman Oleg Nevzorov, owner of KYB Corporati»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in Montenegro that the European Commission’s move toward an excessive deficit procedure represents a clear judgment on previous governments that aimed to maintain the 3% deficit target through what he described as “budget gymnastics.” Speaking to reporters during the»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev rejected claims that Bulgaria had manipulated data in order to qualify for eurozone membership, telling lawmakers during a parliamentary question session that there had been no falsification of information, only what he described as “accounting»»»

Lagos: Nigeria said Friday, June 5, 2026, it planned to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers. The move by Abuja comes after Ghana recently repatriated hundreds»»»

Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased crude processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), exceeding its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd, according to company executives. The refinery, Africa’s largest, said on Thursday (June 4) the achievement was confirmed during a »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed Nato allies to accelerate deliveries of Patriot missile interceptors, as Ukraine’s stocks start to run dangerously low, warning that funding alone will not solve growing shortages as Russia intensifies its missile campaign against Ukrainian cities. Sp»»»

At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down and they were stranded for days in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger, authorities said. The victims, all Nigeriens, were returning home from a religious festival in Mali when the truck stopped running more than 80 kilometers (49 miles) we»»»

Dubai: A touching Instagram post featuring two pilot brothers and their mother has gone viral, winning praise for its emotional depiction of family pride and aviation life. The post, shared by Instagram users @captain_akshat and @supersayajingotu, captures a unique family moment where a mother trav»»»

Arab Finance: PARAGON | ADEER has taken part in the largest economic platform aimed at promoting investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in the Egyptian market, organized by Nile Property Expo and the British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA), as per an emailed press release. Taking »»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev and Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Turchin, who arrived in the country on an official visit, held a bilateral meeting. The Cabinet Chairman noted that his colleague’s visit will be an important step in furthe»»»

Today, June 5, in Bishkek, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov met with Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, who arrived in the country on an official visit. The head of state noted that Alexander Turchin’s visit is an important confirmation of the progressive development of Kyrgyzstan — »»»

U.N. peacekeepers and Lebanese troops were seen Friday at an entrance of the village of Dibbine, near the town of Marjayoun, after Israeli forces withdrew following intense clashes with Hezbollah fighters. The ceasefire agreement calls for Lebanon's armed forces to take control of security zones in»»»

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday proposing they jumpstart 'direct negotiations' to end the war by fixing a date to meet face-to-face. File photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cha»»»

June 4 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers in New York were summoned to a marsh where a coyote had wandered into the 4-foot-deep mud and become stuck. The Strong Island Animal Rescue League said rescuer Frankie Floridia responded to a call for assistance from police in St. James, Long Island. Floridia worked »»»

June 4 (UPI) -- An Arizona police department shared video of officers and wildlife officials using a tarp to catch a tranquilized bear as it fell out of a tree. The Sahuarita Police Department said officers were called to a location in Rancho Sahuarita where a wandering bear had climbed up a tree. »»»

The Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Belarus signed a number of documents following the official visit of Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin to Kyrgyzstan. The following documents were signed:»»»

Oil prices edged lower after Oman said operations at Mina al Fahal port were proceeding normally, following a Reuters report that oil loadings had been suspended after an explosion. Brent crude futures fell by 50 cents, or 0.53%, to $94.53 a barrel by 0915 GMT after settling down 2.84% in the previ»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Swiss Ambassador to Belgrade Anne Lugon-Moulin on Friday to discuss further strengthening of bilateral relations and implementation of joint development projects. "The Prime Minister underlined that the Cooperation Programme between Serbia and the Swiss Co»»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Parliamentary Group will move draft parliamentary resolutions on the dismissal of the entire management of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), MRF Deputy Floor Leader Hamid Hamid told journalists in Parliament on Friday. Hamid said that the healthca»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump told journalists in a press conference that he thinks "progress is made" in the Lebanese-Israeli conflict. "It would be really nice if Lebanon could have some peace," Trump said. "Lebanon has been under attack for so many years and always like an underdog, and it would b»»»

Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri said Friday that the Iran-backed group would withdraw from the area south of Lebanon's Litani River if Israel pulls out and a comprehensive ceasefire is reached. "I agree to... Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in parallel with a»»»

On June 5, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received the Ministers of Internal Affairs and Public Security of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. The presidential press service reported. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of international security, combatin»»»

Dubai: Rylen Anil woke up one morning to find his phone flooded with notifications. By the time the school day ended, his mum had already seen the headlines. A 16-year-old hacker had breached two of India's most high-stakes examination systems and that teenager was her son. Anil, a Class 12 CBSE st»»»

After controversy surrounding the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement announced following US-sponsored talks in Washington on Wednesday, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Friday clarified his position, saying he supports Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in parallel with»»»

DIRIYAH: The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale — enticing with groundbreaking art installations, countless canvases and tapestries, and endless stories — closed last month, but its final act is sure to also leave a sustainable mark in the world. The Studio Youth event “Upcycling Wonderground” trans»»»

Volodymyr Zelensky could soon make an official visit to Budapest, according to Ukraine’s ambassador to Hungary, in what would mark a significant milestone in the rapidly improving relationship between the two neighbouring countries. Zelensky’s Budapest visit under discussion Speaking to Hungarian m»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: Japan's World Cup squad had to twice change their training pitches in Mexico because of the poor condition of the fields, Japanese media said, in a turbulent start to preparations. Hajime Moriyasu's side initially earmarked a practice pitch belonging to Tigres UANL in Monterrey a»»»

Dubai: Vantage Markets today announced a strengthened UAE and MENA market engagement strategy, outlining a trust led regional direction focused on transparency, trader education, responsible market access and long-term participation in one of the world’s fastest evolving financial hubs. “The UAE is»»»

Ramstein Flag 2026 will span a vast area from northern Norway to southern Spain. The first fighter jets and support aircraft from participating nations have already arrived at Kallax Airport in Sweden and Rovaniemi Air Base in Finland. In Norway, Ørland Air Base will host most of the visiting aircr»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: Japan's World Cup squad had to twice change their training pitches in Mexico because of the poor condition of the fields, Japanese media said, in a turbulent start to preparations. Hajime Moriyasu's side initially earmarked a practice pitch belonging to Tigres UANL in Monterrey a»»»

TIVAT - Serbia is on the EU path, and that is its strategic goal, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in Tivat, Montenegro, on Friday. Vucic is in Tivat for the EU-Western Balkans Summit. Asked by foreign reporters about his expectations from the summit and whether Serbia was ready to get close»»»

Kathmandu: The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in a stable condition and recovering in hospital. Mountaineer Dawa Sherpa, 57, vanished in bitter condition»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in a stable condition and recovering in hospital. Mountaineer Dawa Sherpa, 57, vanished in bitter co»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s parliament speaker and Hezbollah ally ​Nabih Berri said on Friday he would agree to the withdrawal of the Iran-backed group ‌from southern ‌Lebanon ​if Israeli ‌troops ⁠simultaneously ​left territory ⁠they occupy in the country. In written comments distributed by his office, Berri»»»

Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri said Friday that the Iran-backed group would withdraw from the area south of Lebanon's Litani River if Israel pulls out and a comprehensive ceasefire is reached. "I agree to... Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in parallel with a»»»

Lebanon's judiciary has charged two anti-Hezbollah activists in absentia with inciting Israeli attacks against the Iran-backed group and sentenced them to 15 years in prison, a judicial official told AFP on Friday. It is the harshest sentence yet against activists expressing support for Israel, whi»»»

This spring, over 400,000 forest and fruit trees were planted in four districts of Kyrgyzstan as part of an FAO project to combat climate change, the organization’s press service reported. The trees were planted on an area of ​​over 500 hectares of state forest fund lands and municipal territories »»»

Sharjah: Motorists in Sharjah will face temporary traffic diversions on Al Khan Road from Saturday as authorities begin a new phase of a major infrastructure project aimed at expanding the roadway and constructing new bridges to improve traffic flow across the emirate. The Sharjah Roads and Transpo»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that the price of Kuwait's crude oil fell by USD 1.97 per barrel. KPC said in a statement that Kuwaiti crude traded at USD 107.95 per barrel on Thursday, down from USD 109.92 per barrel in the previous trading session. In global markets, Bren»»»

Dhaka, June 5 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Israel is expanding the scope of regional conflict through its military operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, warning that these actions undermine prospects for a two-state solution. Speaking at a press conferenc»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has returned 185 military personnel from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime, and 185 prisoners of war of the armed forces of Ukraine have been transferred in return, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "On June 5, 185 Russian servicepeople were returned f»»»

India produces millions of graduates every year. Degrees continue to rise.Certifications continue to grow.Coaching institutes continue to expand. Yet one challenge remains deeply rooted in the education and employability ecosystem: companies still struggle to find job-ready talent, while students c»»»

Dubai: Emirates has promoted two Emirati pilots to captain, making aviation history as the airline's first Emirati female captains and marking a significant milestone in the UAE's efforts to empower women in the aviation sector. Nearly two decades after joining Emirates as cadet pilots with dreams »»»

For decades, vaccine development has largely followed the same pattern: a dangerous virus emerges, scientists identify it, develop a vaccine and then race to keep up as the pathogen evolves. Researchers at the University of Cambridge now believe they may have found a way to turn that model on its h»»»

Washington: SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites into space as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its satellite internet network worldwide. The company stated in a press release that the Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, the US Space Force's launch site in Florida, after a brief de»»»

Riyadh: Learning Arabic has become essential for expatriate employees seeking professional and social integration in Saudi Arabia. Prof. Saad Al-Qahtani, head of the educational programs sector at the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, confirmed plans to expand the scope of the “Wesal”»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s judiciary has charged two anti-Hezbollah activists in absentia with inciting Israeli attacks against the Iran-backed group and sentenced them to 15 years in prison, a judicial official told AFP on Friday. It is the harshest sentence yet against activists expressing support for Isr»»»

Share: File : Hezbollah SG Naim Qassem Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to a full ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks and withdrawing its operatives from the area south of the Litani River in Lebanon, according to a joint statement from the U.S., Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah reje»»»

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Berlin: Serena Williams will take part in the women's doubles at June's WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the next stop in her comeback after a near four-year absence. "Every tournament I add to my schedule right now is special, and Berlin is no exception," Williams, 44, said in a s»»»