Riyadh students win ReCreators award for sustainable art
RIYADH: Three Saudi Arabian students have been recognized for making artwork from recycled materials as part of Epson’s ReCreators contest. The competition was launched by the technology company on World Sustainability Day last October, when schools in the Kingdom were invited to take part. The aim»»»
National Assembly Chair Dotsova Confers with US Charge d'Affaires McDowell
Bulgarian National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova has conferred with US Charge d'Affaires in Sofia H. Martin McDowell, the Parliamentary Press Centre said on Tuesday. The key areas in the Bulgarian-American strategic partnership were discussed at the US-initiated meeting. The sides reaffirmed their»»»
Al Waha for Cars – JETOUR launches initiative to support Qatari entrepreneurs through strategic partnership with QSN
Doha, Qatar: Al Waha for Cars, the official distributor of JETOUR in Qatar, has announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at supporting Qatari entrepreneurs and empowering local businesses, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to contributing to Qatar’s economic development and strengthening the»»»
Watch: Stray cat adopts baby bunny on Oklahoma family's porch - UPI.com
June 8 (UPI) -- A pregnant cat who showed up on an Oklahoma family's porch had one more surprise in store when she gave birth to five kittens -- and adopted a baby bunny. Kathy Price said the pregnant cat showed up on her porch in Vian about two months ago. "I opened the door to bring her some cat »»»
Watch: Fireworks truck catches fire on Tennessee highway - UPI.com
June 8 (UPI) -- Travelers on a Tennessee highway were treated to an unusual show when a truck caught fire, causing its load of fireworks to go off in the roadway. The Chattanooga Fire Department said on social media that crews responded alongside the Tri-Community Fire Department and police on Satu»»»
Aoun blasts Iran intervention, says Berri trying to convince Hezbollah to disarm
On Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun shared a segment of his recent CNN interview on social media, issuing a sharp warning to Iran against interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs. Aoun said in the clip that Lebanon seeks good relations with Iran "based on mutual respect not interference." "The peopl»»»
Berri rejects pilot zones, demands unconditional, complete, and comprehensive ceasefire
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri only supports a complete and comprehensive ceasefire by land, sea, and air without any conditions, he told the WHYZ media platform. After a ceasefire is reached, Hezbollah and Israel can withdraw in parallel from the area south of the Litani river, he said. Israel and»»»
Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan
KABUL: Afghan security officials dispersed a women’s rights protest in the western province of Herat on Tuesday after residents said Taliban morality police detained women accused of violating mandatory dress rules. Witnesses said one person was killed, several others were wounded and dozens of p»»»
Eight killed, 32 wounded in violent Israeli strikes on Tyre
An Israeli airstrike on the southern city of Tyre before an Israeli military warning on Tuesday killed at least eight people and wounded 32 others. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) had reported the strike not long before Israel's military issued an evacuation warning for the entire city and»»»
Israeli military gets green signal to bomb Beirut in response to any rocket fire from Lebanon
DUBAI: Israeli ministers have authorized the military forces to strike Beirut in response to any rocket fire emanating from Lebanon and crosses into the country’s territory, media reports say. Israel’s security cabinet decided Monday morning that any rocket fire from Lebanon that crosses into Israe»»»
A banned group’s call for a strike halts business, transport across Pakistan-administered Kashmir
MUZAFFARABAD: Shops and businesses shut down, and public transport halted across Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Tuesday after a call for a strike by a recently banned group, known for violent protests. The Joint Awami Action Committee ‘s call follows clashes on Sunday in the city of Rawalakot bet»»»
UK sanctions networks enabling settler violence in the West Bank
LONDON: Britain on Tuesday announced a package of sanctions targeting what the government said were networks involved in financing, enabling and carrying out settler violence in the occupied West Bank. The sanctions, which were coordinated with Canada, France and Norway, are aimed at disrupting th»»»
Report: Israel decides any rocket on north will be met with automatic attack on Dahieh
Israel's security cabinet has decided that any Hezbollah rocket on Israel will be met with an attack on Beirut's southern suburbs without the need for prior political approval, Israel's Channel 14 reported on Tuesday. An Israeli official meanwhile told Yedioth Ahronoth that the army has been ordere»»»
Challenges of the Modern Media Industry Discussed at SPIEF
Rossiya Segodnya media group hosted an international session titled Next-Generation Media: Responding to Global Challenges on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The event brought together participants from Italy, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, the UAE, and»»»
Vazrazhdane Seeks Support to Challenge President's Decree on New Central Election Commission before Constitutional Court
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, following consultations with President Iliana Iotova regarding the new composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Vazrazhdane Deputy Floor Leader Peter Petrov said the party disagrees with the proposed mathematical model for the composition of the CEC, a»»»
Kyrgyzstan expects 12 million tourists in 2026 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan is planning to receive around 12 million tourists in 2026, the head of the State Agency for Tourism Development, Eduard Kubatov, stated. He said that in 2025 the country was visited by approximately 10 million tourists, while the tourism sector’s contribution to the economy exceeds $1 bi»»»
EC lists Poland as key to new data center locations
The European Commission’s proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) and its new roadmap for digitization and AI in the energy sector show that data centers have become a strategic EU priority. The EU aims to triple data center computing capacity within 5–7 years and meet cloud and AI demand by 2»»»
In a first, India deploys 12 nuclear warheads: Report
Dubai: For decades, India was believed to keep its nuclear warheads and missiles separate during peacetime, a practice seen as consistent with its policy of maintaining a credible minimum deterrent rather than a hair-trigger nuclear posture. Now, a leading global arms watchdog says that may be chan»»»
Left-winger beats Trump-backed Republican to advance to LA mayor runoff
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Nithya Raman, a left-wing candidate who ran on a democratic socialist platform will face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election in November. Her surprise primary success knocks the Trump-backed Republican candidate Spencer Pr»»»
Somali referee dropped from World Cup after being refused entry to US
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, FIFA said Monday, in a decision that prevents him from becoming the first Somali official to referee at the tournament. Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan»»»
Summer of 2026: From iced coffee to premium mocktails
According to data from Nespresso Romania, 45% of Romanians say that the main reason they drink coffee is for pleasure—not the need for energy, nor the morning routine. This shift in motivation is fueling an increasingly creative and personal beverage culture, particularly visible at outdoor cafes, »»»
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»»»
Middle East war live: Israeli military strikes southern Lebanese city of Tyre
Israel struck the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Tuesday, according to Lebanese state media, after warning residents of the city and its surrounding areas to evacuate ahead of possible strikes. The attack came a day after Iran warned it would resume attacks on Israel if it kept striking Lebanon.»»»
Group of Peace Corps volunteers arrives in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Peace Corps Mission in the Kyrgyz Republic today welcomed 27 new American teachers who are beginning their training to serve as volunteers. The U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic announced. Upon completion of their training, the volunteer interns will contribute to the development of English l»»»
Aoun blasts Iranian intervention, says Berri trying to convince Hezbollah to disarm
On Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun shared a segment of his recent CNN interview on social media, issuing a sharp warning to Iran against interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs. Aoun said in the clip that Lebanon seeks good relations with Iran "based on mutual respect not interference." "The peopl»»»
Ben-Gvir suggests arresting women and young men in Lebanon
Israel's extremist National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for escalating measures against Lebanon, proposing the occupation of territory and "the arrest of women and young men," during a meeting of the security cabinet on Monday evening. According to the Israeli newspaper Maariv, Ben»»»