RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has stressed the growing interest of the Arab Group in combating the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons, in light of the catastrophic security, humanitarian, and economic consequences of this phenomenon. The statement was made during Saudi Arabia’s address to t»»»

On the background of queues at petrol stations over the Eid-al-Adha (feast of sacrifice) holidays last week, Tripoli based Libyan Interior Minister, Major General Emad Trabelsi, pointed out that the Ministry of Interior is currently monitoring suspected 394 gas stations in the western region, while»»»

Relations between Bucharest and Moscow have deteriorated further following a Russian drone incident in the eastern Romanian city of Galați, with President Nicușor Dan warning that Romania could consider expelling Russia’s ambassador if similar incidents occur again. A drone struck the top of a»»»

A partial cease-fire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump failed to stop fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and across the Israeli border. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA June 2 (UPI) -- Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire on Tuesday, a day after U.S. President Donald»»»

Russia's FSB has uncovered a foreign spy operation using malware implanted on the smartphones of high-ranking Russian officials. The goal? To extract data, eavesdrop on conversations, and covertly monitor the situation. But here's what the headlines won't tell you.How the US is weaponizing the glob»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday progress had been made in talks with Hungary's MOL on its acquisition of a Russian-majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS and that MOL's response to the latest proposal by the Serbian side was due later in th»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran’s armed forces are better prepared than before and are fully ready for any future contingency, asserting that any return by the enemy to military aggression will be met with different operational approaches. Spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mo»»»

UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday that peacekeepers will be needed in Lebanon after the mandate of the current mission expires at year-end. Last August, the UN Security Council, under US pressure, decided to end the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on December 31,»»»

South Korean singer Psy, seen here at the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris in 2023, was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of receiving prescription psychotropic drugs, police said Tuesday. File Photo by Yonhap Singer-rapper Psy has been referred to prosecutors on suspicions of recei»»»

Share: An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, as seen from the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon on May 31. Israeli officials signaled that they could seek to take direct control over more of Lebanon after crossing the Litani Ri»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is concerned about Ukraine's mounting terrorist activity in the Black Sea, which is raising risks for civilian shipping, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Tuesday. "We are concerned about the noticeable escalation of terrorist activity in the Black »»»

Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from southern Lebanon as tensions persisted along the Israel-Lebanon border despite diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing hostilities. US President Donald Trump said a broader agreement involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an extension of a ceasefire with »»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s public university said on Tuesday it was postponing some examinations after two students and their father were killed while returning to south Lebanon after sitting exams a day earlier. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said a dentist from the border village of Qlayaa “was »»»

BRUSSELS: Germany, France, Italy and other EU countries that have put in place border controls with other nations in the bloc should move to phase them out, Brussels said Tuesday. The European Commission said the bloc’s new external digital border check system and the imminent coming into force of »»»

PARIS: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva returned to the French Open semifinals with a 6-0 6-3 win over Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea on a rainy Tuesday to continue her run in a Roland Garros draw stripped of many big names. Now among the leading contenders for a maiden Grand Slam title with defend»»»

Bulgaria Tuesday paid tribute to revolutionary Hristo Botev and those fallen for Bulgaria's freedom and independence. The observance marks the anniversary of Botev's heroic death following a battle against Ottoman regular troops and bashi-bazouks near Okolchitsa Peak (Western Balkan Range) on May 2»»»

During a two-day working visit to Batken region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited several facilities in Leilek district, including the district General Medical Practice Center, an industrial plant, and new settlements built after the border conflict. T»»»

The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) announced a charity initiative as part of friendly matches between the national teams of Kyrgyzstan and Palestine. According to the KFU, part of the proceeds from ticket sales for the games will be donated to support the people of Palestine. The matches will be held »»»

1 of 2 | U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker (C) arrives at South Korea's foreign ministry building in Seoul on Tuesday for talks on security-related agreements. Photo by Yonhap South Korea and the United States launched new high-profile talks Tuesday to discuss the i»»»

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The transaction was preceded by an extensive “stay versus go” analysis, during which Global Technical Systems evaluated several options for the company’s future headquarters. Following this process, the northern area of Bucharest emerged as the natural choice due to its developed infrastructure, ea»»»

HELSINKI- Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with members of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Grand Committee of the Finnish parliament on Tuesday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations, Serbia's EU integration and current regional and international affairs. In the parliament building in Helsi»»»

This funding targets, on one hand, companies aiming to invest in regional development across sectors such as manufacturing, green energy, transport, logistics, and decarbonization, among others. On the other hand, local public authorities can apply for non-reimbursable support for investments in en»»»

Israel has portrayed the capture of a Crusader-era fortress as a turning point in its offensive against Hezbollah, but the operation has also sparked fears of a new quagmire in south Lebanon. Israeli authorities praised the symbolism of the capture of Beaufort, perched atop a rocky outcrop, as they»»»

The Interior Ministry told BTA that police had investigated bomb threats at schools in several cities across the country on Tuesday. Reports of planted explosive devices were sent to email addresses of schools in Plovdiv, Varna, Kardzhali, Karlovo, Asenovgrad, Blagoevgrad, Kyustendil and Razgrad. S»»»

All media outlets report the power-holders' plans to take out new debt, remove COVID-related pension supplements and cut the per-vote subsidy for parties. The measures were presented to journalists Monday in the National Assembly by Konstantin Prodanov, Chair of the Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee o»»»

Dubai: The United States has stopped issuing new Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) immigrant visas to Indian applicants after reaching its annual limit for the 2026 fiscal year, according to the US Department of State. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In an anno»»»

RIYADH: Oman’s OQ Exploration and Production and the Libyan Investment Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector, deepening energy cooperation between the two countries. The agreement establishes a framework for collabora»»»

ROME: Italian police have arrested two Pakistani nationals for the murder of four Pakistani farm workers found dead in a burnt-out minivan in southern Italy, Corriere della Sera daily reported Tuesday. The burnt-out vehicle was found at a petrol station near the village of Amendolara in a vast farm»»»

DUBAI: Jordanian filmmaker Zaid Abu Hamdan’s latest feature “BOOMAH” — which was partly supported by Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Fund — is set to make its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival in June. The movie stars Jordanian actress Rakeen Saad, known for her roles in Netfli»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri praised Tuesday Iran for insisting that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States. Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had said on Monday night that he and Berri had spoken by phone. Ghalibaf»»»

PoliticsTaiwanTaiwan's Lai: Status quo is key to secure tech supply chainsMark Hallam with dpa, ReutersPresident Lai Ching-te has opened an AI and tech summit in Taipei, saying preserving the status quo is key to securing supply chains. Taiwan is a crucial chipmaker, but its ties with China are a c»»»

The St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit has activated biometric enrolment centres in London, Abu Dhabi and Toronto on 1 June, 2026, taking the live network to six cities ahead of the 31 July 2027 compliance deadline for all citizens. The three new locations join St Kitts, Hong Kong and Dubai, whic»»»

Winemakers across France are experimenting with the ancient practice of "vitiforestry" – growing trees alongside vines – to tackle the modern issue of climate change, and many are impressed with the results. As the world faces increasingly unpredictable weather, trees can help protec»»»

A Tian Shan white-clawed brown bear, a rare subspecies of the brown bear listed in the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been recorded for the first time on the territory of Kumtor mine. According to specialists, the appearance of this rare predator indicates favorable conditions for wildlife ha»»»

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has conducted an environmental campaign in Issyk-Kul region. The measures focused on inspecting wastewater treatment systems at resort and health facilities, as well as restricting the circulation of polymer»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s financial market is approaching a regulatory step that could open a broader path for mortgage securitization, after Saudi Exchange, or Tadawul, proposed draft amendments to market rules allowing special purpose entities to issue and list debt instruments. The significance of »»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un honored members of Naegohyang Women's FC at an event, state media reported Tuesday. The team is seen here on May 23 after winning the AFC Women's Champions League title in Suwon, South Korea. File Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 2 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un»»»

Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group's adherence to a "global ceasefire" with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday. Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the United »»»

Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday moved to dispel reports that a key Bulacan station had been removed from the long-delayed Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) project, saying all 14 stations remain part of the approved alignment and that partial operations are still targeted »»»

The European Commission has issued opinions on the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls by Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden and Norway. Brussels said countries maintaining checks within the Schengen area should now work towards phasing them»»»

Doha, Qatar: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim met on Tuesday, separately, with Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar, HE Arnaud Pescheux and Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic, HE Ana Filomena da Costa Rocha. During the two meetings, cooperation rel»»»

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world when he appears for back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. The Republican form»»»

The European Union on Monday agreed a deal to allow countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to third-country "return hubs". The legislation, which still requires formal approval by EU governments and the European Parliament, has drawn criticism from human rights groups. European U»»»

Dec 19 Egypt’s stock index jumped 2.5 percent in heavy trade by mid-afternoon on Monday as the Egyptian pound depreciated against the US dollar, and on news that a state-owned bank signed a loan with a big Chinese bank, portfolio managers said. Twenty-five of the 30 most liquid Egyptian shares rose»»»

Bulgaria’s defense spending is set to continue rising in line with NATO commitments, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during remarks in the southeastern city of Haskovo. He confirmed that the government remains committed to a long-term trajectory of increased military expenditure. According t»»»

Parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally, will guarantee the Iran-backed group's adherence to a "global ceasefire" with Israel, his adviser told AFP on Tuesday. Berri, who heads the Hezbollah-allied Amal party, has long acted as an intermediary between the group and the United States, which»»»

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world when he appears for back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. The Republican form»»»

In a historic move, the United Arab Emirates has unveiled its most ambitious national budget to date for the fiscal year 2025. With a total expenditure set at AED71.5 billion ($19.5 billion), this budget highlights the nation’s commitment to expansive growth and socio-economic development. This fin»»»

Cairo — Egypt’s discussions with China’s SANY Group have evolved beyond plans for a wind turbine factory to encompass renewable-energy projects with a combined capacity of up to 2,000 MW, as Cairo seeks to build a domestic clean-energy industrial base and position itself as a regional manufacturing»»»