UK police said Tuesday they arrested a schoolgirl in the northwestern city of Manchester after three people were injured in a reported school stabbing. "Officers are currently responding to an incident at a school" in a northern suburb of the sprawling city, Greater Manchester Police said in a stat»»»

At a press conference at the Defence Ministry on Tuesday, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov presented his priorities and cabinet. Katerina Gramatikova-Ivanova and Lyubomir Monov hold the deputy ministers posts. Vladko Vladov serves as the head of the minister’s political cabinet. Krasimir Grozev is»»»

Having opened its doors on Friday, 5 June 2026, the Bucharest store reflects lululemon’s commitment to product innovation, guest experience, and community connection. With more than 580 square metres of retail space, the location was designed to create a warm and welcoming environment where guests »»»

Protesters rally outside the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in southeastern Seoul on Friday over ballot shortages during the June 3 local elections. Photo by Yonhap Protesters continued to rally outside a vote-counting facility in Seoul for the fifth day Tuesday, demanding a re-run of last week's lo»»»

Latest news first: On Monday morning, Yemeni armed forces launched a ballistic missile strike toward occupied Palestinian territories, forcing the Israeli regime to halt all flights at Ben Gurion International Airport. Air raid sirens sounded across Tel Aviv and central and southern occupied Palest»»»

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the European Union was likely far from ready to act as a mediator in any ‌Ukraine peace ‌process and ‌appeared ⁠to be more focused ⁠on continuing the war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comment to journalists when ⁠asked about ‌the ‌possibility of the ‌EU »»»

DUBAI: Singer, dancer and actress Nora Fatehi is bringing Arab representation to the world’s biggest sporting stage once again, this time with a new song featured on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album. The music video for the song was released on Monday. The track, titled “Siir Siir,” was relea»»»

SEOUL: Chinese President Xi Jinping returned home on Tuesday following a rare trip to North Korea that included a bilateral meeting and public appearances with leader Kim Jong Un underscoring a joint push to reestablish the alliance between their countries.Xi flew to the capital Pyongyang on Monday»»»

LONDON: UK police said Tuesday they arrested a schoolgirl in the northwestern city of Manchester after three people were injured in a reported school stabbing. “Officers are currently responding to an incident at a school” in a northern suburb of the sprawling city, Greater Manchester Police said i»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia and Angola maintain the closest political and friendly relations, but their economic cooperation needs to be improved, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said after a meeting with Angolan counterpart Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco in Belgrade on Tuesday. "Today, we have the specia»»»

The phone talks between Steve Witkoff, Jared Jushner and Volodymyr Zelensky took place on June 8, media reported. US hasn't shared details of the Witkoff-Kushner call to Zelensky with Russia yet, the Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said. Other statements from the Kremlin:US negotiators will promp»»»

The proportion between the parties and coalitions represented in Parliament is maintained through the greatest remainder method, Prof. Ivelina Dimitrova, Secretary for Legal Affairs at the President's Administration, said on Tuesday during President Iliana Iotova's consultations with the parliament»»»

Political parties clashed over the procedure for calculating the composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC) during consultations convened by President Iliana Iotova with the parliamentary groups represented in the 52nd National Assembly on Tuesday. The parties are presenting nominations f»»»

President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday that the presidential institution was applying the Election Code as adopted by Parliament, responding to objections raised during consultations with parliamentary parties on the allocation of seats in the Central Election Commission (CEC). The comments came a»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (2-R) and his wife, Ri Sol-ju (R), walk with Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and his wife, Peng Liyuan (2-L) during a welcome ceremony for the Chinese leader at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Thursday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, June 9 (UPI) -- Chinese President X»»»

This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks soared more than 8 percent amid a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and confidence over the AI boom. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks soared by more than 8 percent Tuesday, sharply rebounding from the »»»

RIYADH: Oman has signed a package of 10 agreements and memorandums of understanding worth 2.9 billion Omani rials ($7.5 billion) to develop industrial, energy and tourism projects in the Duqm Special Economic Zone. The agreements, signed by the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Z»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia and Angola maintain the closest political and friendly relations, but their economic cooperation needs to be improved, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said after a meeting with Angolan counterpart Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco in Belgrade on Tuesday. "Today, we have the specia»»»

People wishing to visit Dubai can obtain a single-entry tourist visa within 48 working hours after completing the required application procedures, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai said, highlighting efforts to simplify entry for international visitors. The»»»

Berlin: Emirates President Tim Clark said the airline will bounce back from the crisis engulfing carriers in the Middle East and that European airlines hoping to capitalise on the current weakness should watch their backs. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Speaking to jo»»»

Hezbollah issued on Tuesday a statement that hailed the Iranian missile response to the Zionist aggression on Beirut’s Dahieh, stressing that it sends a message of moral, political, and field commitment from the Islamic Republic toward Lebanon. Hezbollah also appreciated the Yemeni military support»»»

Sveti Vlas Central Beach has once again been awarded the international Blue Flag eco-label in 2026, reaffirming its status as one of Bulgaria’s best-maintained beaches, Venid Beach concessionaire manager Georgi Chapkanov told BTA. He welcomed the recognition, noting that Blue Flag standards are app»»»

Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov, Director of the Metropolitan Directorate of Interior, will be acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry, Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told the media here on Tuesday. "As soon as we get convinced of the best choice, there will also be a re»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin will decide later whether to congratulate Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his election victory, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, underlining that Moscow is ‌waiting for ‌the formal outcome of ‌the ⁠vote before making ⁠any announcements. Commenting on the parl»»»

UTSUNOMIYA: A bear that roamed the streets of a Japanese city for four days, forcing mass school closures, was caught on Tuesday, capping a search involving dozens of hunters and police. Terrified families in the city of Utsunomiya, north of Tokyo, peered through windows as a search mission that in»»»

Companies worldwide risk missing vital growth opportunities because their CFOs’ ambition to lead key investment and value creation discussions is hampered by a lack of readiness to use technology and a dearth of skills across the wider finance team, according to the latest EY Global DNA of the CFO »»»

LAHORE: The Punjab government in Pakistan has unveiled plans to introduce 10,000 electric bikes in Lahore as part of a large-scale initiative aimed at reducing air pollution, easing commuting costs and encouraging the adoption of environmentally friendly transportation. The project comes as authori»»»

Kuwait's Interior Ministry has issued a new circular restricting the recruitment of domestic workers to 10 approved countries, while banning recruitment from 27 others, as part of updated regulations governing the domestic labour sector, local media reported. The measure was adopted based on observ»»»

Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBasillioh RukangaNairobi AFP via Getty ImagesProtesters say there is a lack of transparency over the building of the quarantine centre Police in Kenya have fired tear gas »»»

Doha Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, today received the former president of the Progressive Socialist Party in the sister Lebanese Republic, HE Walid Jumblatt, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, t»»»

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search that gripped the nation, as local schools closed and residents were urged to stay indoors. The city closed all 94 municipal primary and middle schools for a second straight day on Tuesday after i»»»

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»»»

China's export sector is proving exceptionally strong, fueled by global demand for AI hardware and green energy tech, China Chamber of Commerce data shows. Global AI investment surge plays to China’s strengths, as Chinese firms lead in printed circuit boards, optical components, and memory chips.In»»»

China has broken ground on a massive $11.3 billion expansion of the Three Gorges waterway that could transform logistics along the Yangtze River — the country’s economic artery. A new five-tier, dual-track ship lock will be added at the Three Gorges Dam, designed to handle vessels of up to 10,000 t»»»

China has successfully tested an Airborne Transient Electromagnetic (ATEM) system — a helicopter-towed “kite” of massive coils that could pierce submarine stealth like never before, reports SCMP. 1.ATEM sends electromagnetic pulses deep into water and detects conductive objects through their second»»»

Dubai: A wedding celebration in Uttarakhand’s Khatima town ended in tragedy when the bride’s father reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack during a dispute over alleged dowry demands and the mehr amount, police said. The incident took place at a marriage hall in Islamnagar on Sunday while the wed»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Daniyar Amangeldiev, chaired the 17th meeting of the commission on combating the financing of criminal activities and the legalization of criminal proceeds. The meeting was attended by the heads of more than 20 ministries and agencies»»»

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has donated 10 specialized vehicles for the safe transportation of medical waste to primary healthcare organizations. According to the ministry’s press center, the equipment was purchased through a World Bank project using grant funds. Health Minister Damir Osmo»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates to discuss prospects for cooperation in tourism, air connectivity, trade, and investment. Kasymaliev noted that the UAE is one of Kyrgyzstan’s key economic partners in the Mid»»»

Zojila, India: Indian engineers broke through the final rock section in the strategic Zojila tunnel through a Himalayan mountain on Tuesday, a milestone in providing all-weather access to the frontier Ladakh region with China. The tunnel forms part of a broader infrastructure push, creating a link »»»

The “support war” waged by Lebanon’s Hezbollah in backing Hamas in late 2023 shattered the doctrine of “deterrence” that the Iranian-backed group had embraced and promoted for nearly two decades in its confrontation with its traditional adversary, Israel. Israel, for its part, also helped reinforce»»»

DUBAI: Iranian state television on Tuesday reported that at least two members of an air defense unit were killed in the Israeli attacks that rocked the country the day before.The report represented the first time Iran acknowledged fatalities from the attacks, which have put the Mideast on edge and »»»

BELFAST: Police in Northern Ireland said Tuesday they had arrested a man following a “stabbing incident” in Belfast, with graphic online video prompting widespread condemnation and protest calls from UK far-right figures. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the arrested man, in his 3»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has awarded a container terminal concession at Jubail Commercial Port worth more than SR2 billion ($533 million), in a move aimed at expanding port capacity, attracting private investment, and reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub. The Saudi Ports Authori»»»

The Russian forces struck Ukraine's ammunition and fuel depots, as well as transport and energy infrastructure facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces battleg»»»

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»»»

Dubai: More than 400 Charlie Chaplin lookalikes gathered in western Switzerland on Sunday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Chaplin’s World, the museum located at the legendary filmmaker’s former home in Corsier-sur-Vevey. A total of 429 participants of all ages arrived dressed as the iconic sil»»»

The news media cover extensively Monday's top domestic events: the surprise resignation of acting Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev and supermarket chains pledging price cuts for staple foods for six months. KANDEV'S RESIGNATION Kandev's move is open to speculation since he did not »»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka sentenced a former deputy minister to 16 years in prison for graft on Tuesday, as it intensifies a corruption crackdown after the toppling of its powerful political clan. Sarana Gunawardena, who served as a junior minister under former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, is the latest m»»»

Dubai: The videos started arriving before many had even finished breakfast. Buildings shaking. People running into the streets. Frightened voices filling social media feeds. Then came the messages. For many Filipinos living and working in the UAE, the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao h»»»