On This Day, June 10: Norway surrenders to Germany in WWII - UPI.com
On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to Germany during World War II, with King Haakon and members of the government fleeing to Britain. 1 of 4 | German officers stand before Oslo's National Theater in 1940 after taking control of Norway during World War II. On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to G»»»
Favourites Spain aim to reclaim glory on world stage
Doha, Qatar: Spain head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup determined to reassert themselves among football’s elite, carrying both the legacy of past triumphs and the ambition of a new generation ready to define a new era. La Roja arrive with an impressive record in international football. Their finest m»»»
Death Toll From Philippines Quake Rises to 46
Rescuers in the southern Philippines pulled a body from the rubble of a collapsed supermarket on Wednesday, as the death toll from a major earthquake climbed to 46. The 7.8-magnitude tremor just off the coast of Mindanao on Monday brought down buildings, triggered landslides and set off tsunami war»»»
Israel Is Tightening Its Grip on East Jerusalem with Evictions of Palestinians, Demolitions
Fakhri Abu Diab fought for decades to save his home. But when Israeli authorities arrived with bulldozers two years ago, he was powerless to stop them. He and his wife now live among shards of memory: a bicycle where his bedroom stood; the garden where he planted tomatoes as a boy; a portrait of hi»»»
Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines: Dozens of rescuers in hard hats scrambled out of a partially collapsed grocery in a southern Philippine city Wednesday as it was rattled by an aftershock from a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing in the region. A safety officer b»»»
Bucharest to host first Night of Coworking Spaces
Bucharest will become a city-wide showcase for flexible workspaces on June 10, as BEYOND SPACE and the Romanian Workplace and Facility Management Association (ROFMA) organize the 2026 edition of the Night of Coworking Spaces, an event designed to bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and the»»»
Minister outlines Syria’s role as a regional energy hub, stresses U.S. partnership
Washington, June 10 (SANA) Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir on Tuesday said Syria aims to position itself as a regional energy hub linking major production centers in the Gulf, Iraq and the Eastern Mediterranean with regional and international markets, while expanding cooperation with U.S. and in»»»
Calin Georgescu urges MPs to launch President Dan's suspension over 'abusive' new Gov't formula
Former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu urged on Tuesday "every member of Parliament who still has love of country in their heart" to launch suspension proceedings against President Nicusor Dan, accusing him of an "abusive" and "defiant" decision to nominate Eugen Tomac to form a new governme»»»
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed meets with Crown Princess of Sweden in Stockholm
Dubai: Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée, Crown Princess of the Kingdom of Sweden, met with Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, in Stockholm during her visit to Sweden leading a high level UAE delegation. The meeting reviewed»»»
New boss, same dream: Brazil eye sixth crown
Doha, Qatar: Brazil made a historic move for this World Cup by appointing Carlo Ancelotti, becoming the first foreign manager to lead the Selecao in decades. The Italian has conquered Europe’s biggest leagues, winning domestic titles in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy. He stands alone as »»»
Project Qatar showcases innovation in smart infrastructure
Doha, Qatar: Project Qatar 2026 serves as a vital platform for showcasing latest innovations and technologies. Qatar’s construction sector continues to witness strong momentum as the country advances major infrastructure and development initiatives aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030. It aims t»»»
QC discusses boosting trade and investment with Uzbekistan
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) Board Member Abdulrahman bin Abduljalil Al Abdulghani recently held a meeting with H E Ashraf Khodjaev, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the State of Qatar, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic and commercial ties. The meeting was also attended by Q»»»
Oil climbs as US-Iran tensions flare again while stockpiles tighten
SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, moving away from a seven-week low touched in the previous session, after the US military launched new strikes against Iran and as market data showed another large draw in US crude stocks. Brent futures rose 66 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $92.11 a barrel at»»»
British military says guards on cargo ship off Yemen exchange fire with gunmen in Gulf of Aden
DUBAI: British military says guards on board cargo ship in Gulf of Aden off Yemen exchange fire with gunmen in small boat.»»»
From the pitch to the financial markets
OnsaFX, distinguished by its innovative and premium vision, has officially revealed that John Terry has joined the family as their "Brand Ambassador." This move highlights the firm's ambition at the crossroads of elite sports and fintech. This agreement goes beyond a standard endorsement. The goal »»»
Galya Vasileva Sworn in, Takes Late Luben Dilov Jr.'s Place as GERB-UDF MP
Galya Vasileva from the second multi-member constituency in Burgas took the oath of office as a Member of Parliament from the GERB-UDF parliamentary group on Tuesday. She replaces the late Luben Dilov Jr., who was unable to take the oath as an MP due to illness. He passed away on June 2. Parliament»»»
World Cup tradition lives on as shark Ritinha backs Brazil over Morocco
Doha, Qatar: “Brazil will win their FIFA World Cup opener against Morocco.” That is what Ritinha predicts. Ritinha is not an expert in football, or any other sport – but just a female sandbar shark currently residing at the Rio de Janeiro’s AquaRio aquarium. World Cup predictions usually come from »»»
Brussels presses Albania as Kushner resort threatens to flout EU environmental law
BRUSSELS: The European Commission has urged Albania to act without delay to ensure it is aligned with EU environmental legislation if it wants to accede to the bloc, a Commission spokesperson said on Tuesday, commenting on a planned Kushner-backed luxury resort. On Monday, Albania’s Prime Minister »»»
Military court jails Indonesian soldiers over acid attack on activist
JAKARTA: A military court in Indonesia on Wednesday sentenced four soldiers to up to three years in prison for an acid attack on an activist critical of perceived militarisation of the government. The four were found guilty of premeditated assault for the attack in March that left Andrie Yunus, 27,»»»
Russian Ambassador calls Kyrgyzstan-Russia relations an example of friendship - | 24.KG
Russian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Sergei Vakunov spoke at a state reception to mark Russia Day, celebrated on June 12. In his speech, the diplomat emphasized that relations between Kyrgyzstan and Russia continue to strengthen thanks to close political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation. Accordi»»»
NMoQ opens ‘On The Move’ exhibition in China, extending Years of Culture legacy
Doha, Qatar: The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) opened yesterday the ‘On the Move’ exhibition at the National Museum of China, marking the first collaboration between the two institutions and a new milestone in the exhibition’s international journey as a legacy project of Years of Culture. Present»»»
Canada drawing lessons from success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: As Canada prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the United States and Mexico, the country is drawing valuable lessons from Qatar’s successful organisation of the 2022 tournament, particularly in delivering exceptional fan experiences and ensuring robust security, accord»»»
Russian bond funds attract record inflows as investors bet on more interest rate cuts
Russian retail investors poured RUB138bn ($1.7bn) into mutual funds in May, with bond funds accounting for more than four-fifths of net inflows as punters expect more Central Bank of Russia (CBR) rate cuts boosting the demand for fixed-income products, Kommersant reports. Data from Investfunds show»»»
Border check can be lifted as EU migration pact takes effect
The European Union’s long-awaited migration pact comes into force on Friday, though—contrary to earlier government messaging—it is not designed to loosen controls or unleash a wave of migrants across member states, including Hungary. Rather, it seeks to streamline the rejection and effective remova»»»
Jazeera Airways offers 50% off Europe flights in summer sale
Dubai: Jazeera Airways has launched a limited-time summer sale offering 50% off fares to several European destinations, giving travellers from Kuwait a cheaper way to book city breaks and leisure trips during the peak holiday period. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»
More Than 1,100 Migrants Rescued Off Mauritania in Past Fortnight
More than 1,100 migrants have been rescued off the coast of Mauritania in less than two weeks, its coastguard said Tuesday, signaling a resurgence in migration along the perilous Atlantic route. Thousands of people, most of them young, have tried to reach Europe from west Africa in recent years, ma»»»
National Health Insurance Fund Governor Stefanovski Resigns
National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Governor Petko Stefanovski has submitted his resignation, the Fund's press centre said on Tuesday. “It is clear to everyone that I do not have the political support necessary to work calmly and without causing turbulence in the system. I believe that my resigna»»»
Third edition of Outstanding Youth Researcher Award launched
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, has announced the launch of the third edition of the Outstanding Youth Researcher Award, focusing this year on the theme “The Impact of Role Models on Shaping the Behaviours of Qatari Youth»»»
EU Scientists: May Was World's Second-hottest on Record
The world has just experienced the second-hottest May since records began, as climate change and the developing El Niño weather pattern conspired to push up average land and sea temperatures, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Wednesday. The hottest May on record w»»»
Woolly Mammoth Among Trove of Ancient DNA Found in Squirrel Poo
A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen squirrel feces in Canada's remote Yukon territory, scientists said Tuesday. The DNA found deep inside sealed-off burrows is between 3,000 and 700,000 years old, offering a rare window i»»»
Bishkek to introduce new bus numbering, night services starting July 1 - | 24.KG
Starting July 1, the capital will revise its public transport routes and introduce a unified bus numbering system ranging from No. 1 to No. 72. Talantbek Kaparov, director of the Bishkek Municipal Enterprise Bishkek City Transport reported. He said that the city also plans to launch night bus servi»»»
EAA and Awqaf celebrate 500-scholarship milestone, honour students, graduates
Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, in partnership with the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) yesterday honoured graduates, academically outstanding students and welcomed the eighth cohort of beneficiaries of the Qatar Schola»»»
Riyadh Air Eyes Gradual Expansion as New Aircraft Arrive
Riyadh Air has completed its structural setup phase and has moved formally into operations, advancing a gradual, carefully planned expansion strategy built around rapid fleet growth and the approaching commercial launch of Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier. The arrival of its third Boeing 787 Dre»»»
War Fears Cloud Iraq’s Drive to Bring Arms Under State Control
The issue of weapons outside state control has returned to the center of Iraq’s political and security scene after Akram al-Kaabi, secretary-general of Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, rejected any understandings with what he called “international forces backing Israel” and reaffirmed his movement’s co»»»
UAE gold falls over Dh10. What happens next?
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE fell by more than Dh10 per gram on Wednesday, taking local rates to their lowest level in over a month as global bullion extended losses amid renewed inflation concerns, higher oil prices and pressure from a stronger dollar. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongsid»»»
Dubai’s Shangri-La sold for Dh1.1b as Sheikh Zayed Road property values soar
Dubai: Dubai’s luxury real estate market has recorded another major deal after AHS Properties acquired the Shangri-La Dubai hotel property on Sheikh Zayed Road for an eye-watering Dh1.1 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The acquisition marks one of Dubai’s large»»»
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Sign MoUs on Railway and Logistics Cooperation, Connecting Gulf with Europe
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have taken a major step toward forming a new regional logistics corridor that could reshape trade flows between the Gulf and Europe. Saudi Transport and Logistics Services Minister Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser and Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uralo»»»
Former Zhogorku Kenesh deputy Irina Karamushkina denied pardon - | 24.KG
Former member of Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament Irina Karamushkina has been denied a presidential pardon. Her lawyer informed the Telegram channel Tandyr Media about the decision. According to him, the refusal was issued on May 29. Earlier, Irina Karamushkina had appealed to President Sadyr Japarov for cl»»»
SCNS conducts operation to neutralize ISIS members in southern Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Officers of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) conducted a special operation to neutralize active members of the international terrorist organizations Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad and the Islamic State. The SCNS press center reported. The special operation was supervised »»»
Russia delivers aid shipment for vulnerable groups in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
An additional shipment of vegetable oil from Russia has arrived in Osh, consisting of 121 tons. The supplies will be distributed under social and infrastructure projects in the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reported. The deliveries are carried »»»
Jordan Military Says Shot Down 5 Missiles from Iran
The Jordanian military said on Wednesday it shot down five missiles launched from Iran, as Tehran and Washington engaged in tit-for-tat strikes after the downing of a US helicopter. "We intercepted and shot down five missiles launched from Iran towards Azraq. The interception resulted in debris fal»»»
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13 people, official says
KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others. Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid announced the airstrikes, which he said targeted the Afghan provinces of Khost, Kunar and Pakt»»»
US Completes Strikes on Iran; Iran Retaliates With Attacks on Bahrain, Jordan Bases
The United States military has completed a series of “self‑defense” strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday, hours before Iran launched its own wave of drone and missile attacks on American facilities in Bahrain and Jordan. CE»»»
Iran, US trade blows as Middle East peace deal draws no nearer
Tehran: Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The worst bout of fighting between Washington and Tehran since their April 8 ceasefire has cast further d»»»
Iran, US Trade Blows as Middle East Peace Deal Draws No Nearer
Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain on Wednesday, the latest salvo in tit-for-tat strikes with the United States after the downing of a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The worst bout of fighting between Washington and Tehran since their April 8 ceasefire has cast further doubt on »»»
China to Overtake US as World's Nuclear Power Leader Within 5 Years – Report
China is on track to surpass the United States as the world’s leading nuclear power generator within the next five years, driven by surging electricity demand from artificial intelligence and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new analysis by Gavekal Technologies. While the»»»
Bettin’ on Armageddon: US Air Force to wager $2.2B on ‘doomsday plane’ gamble
The US Air Force is requesting $2.2 billion for fiscal year 2027 — a 23.2% increase over 2026 funding — to develop the new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), designed to serve as a command post in the event of a nuclear conflict, Sputnik has learned after reviewing the agency's budg»»»
Qatar's Ministry of Defence expands National Service Program to expats
The Ministry of Defense has announced that children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in Qatar are now eligible to join the national service programme, widening access to military service opportunities in the country. In a statement posted on X, the ministry said applicants must meet »»»
Ministry of Defence opens National Service Program to Qatar-born residents and children of Qatari mothers
The Ministry of Defense has announced that children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in Qatar are now eligible to join the national service programme, widening access to military service opportunities in the country. In a statement posted on X, the ministry said applicants must meet »»»
Gas and food costs fall as inflation cools
Consumer prices were 1.8% higher on average in May 2026 than a year earlier. Prices remained unchanged on average compared to April. Food prices increased by 0.5% (and went down by 2.1% excluding food and beverage serving services), within which the price of other bakery products by 9.2%, that of b»»»