Dublin demands justice for Congolese man dead after being restrained by security guards
It's been two weeks since a Congolese man died in Dublin after being restrained by security guards and protestors are still taking to the street. They want to see an independent and transparent probe into the death of Yves Sakila - with many viewing the incident as racially charged. Details by Eliz»»»
The week in pictures: Europe's shock early heatwave, French Open battles and the Blue Origin blast
Former title holders crashed out at Paris's Roland-Garros tennis stadium and PSG faced off with Arsenal in Budapest to win their second Champions League final in a row as a heatwave shattered European temperature records for the month of May: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking»»»
Colombia chooses president amid surge in guerrilla violence
BOGOTA: Colombians voted Sunday in a presidential election that could shift the country’s response to rising guerrilla violence, choosing between extending spluttering peace talks or turning to a hard-right military crackdown. Pre-election polls showed left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda leading, but fac»»»
Drone strikes kill 67 in Sudan’s Kordofan
KHARTOUM: Nearly 70 people were killed in Sudan’s Kordofan region in two recent drone attacks, a rights group and a local leader reported on Sunday. The Emergency Lawyers, a group that documents abuses in Sudan’s long-running war, said that 10 people — eight children and two women — were killed in »»»
Turkiye writers denounce ‘undemocratic’ court move against opposition
ANKARA: More than 250 Turkish writers have signed a joint statement condemning what they described as “undemocratic practices” after a court overturned the main opposition party’s 2023 primary, removing its elected leader. The Republican People’s Party (CHP) has been thrown into turmoil since a May»»»
Israel’s southern Lebanon offensive causes serious concern, Germany says
VIENNA: The Israeli army’s push further into southern Lebanon is cause for serious concern, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in a statement on Sunday, urging all sides to cease hostilities. “The Israeli army’s advance further into southern Lebanon is cause for serious conc»»»
Niemann beats Gooch to win LIV Golf Korea championship
BUSAN: Chile’s Joaquin Niemann outlasted American Talor Gooch in a playoff to win LIV Golf Korea on Sunday, as Bryson DeChambeau fell just short with a final-day charge. Niemann birdied the par-4 first extra hole at Asiad Country Club in Busan after a sublime approach shot to claim his first win of»»»
Europe losing foreign investment as Poland attracts more
Europe is facing growing difficulties in attracting foreign investment, but Poland is a notable exception. According to EY’s European Attractiveness Survey 2025, foreign direct investment (FDI) projects across Europe fell by 7% to 5,026, while Poland recorded a 10% increase, reaching 285 projects. »»»
Maciej Witucki: We must restore the faith of Europeans in Europe
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Water scarcity affecting economy, agriculture, infrastructure and causing fire threat
Poland urgently needs a national water security strategy, as water shortages are increasingly affecting the economy, agriculture, infrastructure, and fire risks. According to the Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs, Poland has only about 1,600 cubic meters of water per person annually, far below the»»»
May inflation data contains surprise deflation
May inflation data came as a major positive surprise. Instead of accelerating, price growth slowed, and Poland even recorded monthly deflation in May. Annual inflation was 3.1%, below economists’ forecasts of 3.5–3.6%, while prices fell 0.3% m/m. The main reason was an unexpected 1% drop in food pr»»»
UAE condemns settlers' storming of Al Aqsa Mosque, Israeli flag raising, calls for respect of holy sites
The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of the Al Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers and the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyards. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the storming of Al Aqsa Mosque by settlers under the protection of Israeli police, desc»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Think Again’ by John Kaag
“Think Again” is a personal and cutting-edge introduction to philosophy by award-winning teacher and renowned public philosopher John Kaag. The book encourages students to relate to their own lives the important questions raised by philosophy over the millennia. Motivated by the belief that teachin»»»
Two decades later, impacts from Indonesia mud volcano linger
SIDOARJO: Harwati clasped her hands and offered a prayer on the edge of a sludge lake on the Indonesian island of Java, as dozen of residents gathered to mark two decades since mud volcano eruptions began displacing thousands. On May 29, 2006, the earth in the Sidoarjo district of East Java provinc»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. During the call, they discussed bilateral cooperation relations and way»»»
UAE and Serbian Presidents discuss ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, during which they discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the two countries across a number of priority sectors, including the econ»»»
Bahrain detains 41 suspects over alleged IRGC links in major terrorism probe
Dubai: Bahrain’s Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of 41 suspects accused of belonging to a network linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in one of the Kingdom’s largest recent terrorism-related investigations. Prosecutors said the suspects were questioned and remand»»»
Egypt condemns Israeli incursion into Southern Lebanon as regional tensions escalate
Egypt on Sunday strongly condemned Israel’s expansion of ground operations in southern Lebanon, describing the Israeli army’s crossing of the Litani River and advance into areas north of the river as a “complete violation of Lebanese sovereignty” and an attempt to impose a new military reality on t»»»
Egyptian pound strengthens, gold prices fall 2.7% in May
Gold prices in Egypt fell sharply in May 2026, weighed down by a stronger Egyptian pound and weaker global bullion markets, according to the Gold and Precious Metals Division at the Federation of Egyptian Industries. Division Chairperson Ehab Wassef explained that the local market faced a dual sque»»»
Communications minister reviews Concentrix Egypt expansion plans, digital skills cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, held talks with Amr Sobhy, Chairperson of Concentrix Egypt, to discuss the company’s expansion plans in the Egyptian market, efforts to create new employment opportunities, and prospects for strengthening cooperation in di»»»
FRA cuts MCDR fees to boost digital real estate investment platforms
Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a new decision reducing the fees charged by Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) for all participants operating within digital platforms dedicated to investment in real estate investment fund certificates. The move is part»»»
Egypt allocates EGP 90bn in new budget to boost production, exports and entrepreneurship
Egypt’s Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced that EGP 90bn has been earmarked in the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget to expand programmes supporting production, exports, and entrepreneurship. Kouchouk said the allocations include EGP 48bn for export rebate payments and EGP 7bn to support the tour»»»
Al-Sisi calls for enhancing global competitiveness of Egyptian universities
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has called for strengthening the global competitiveness of Egyptian universities and expanding international academic partnerships as part of broader efforts to position Egypt as a regional hub for higher education, scientific research, and innovation. The di»»»
Egypt uncovers first near-complete funerary assemblage at Panhesy Tomb in Ancient Heliopolis
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major archaeological discovery at the Panhesy Tomb site in the Matariya district of Ain Shams, unveiling new evidence of funerary practices and daily life in the ancient necropolis of Heliopolis across multiple historical periods. The disc»»»
Qatar to enter “third hottest month” of the year: QMD
The Qatar Meteorology Department released a climate guide for the month of June, "the first month of summer and the third hottest month of the year in Doha. The average daily temperature during the month is 34.7°C. The lowest temperature recorded in June was 21°C in 1975, while the highest recorded»»»
Syria’s Sharaa holds phone call with Trump, Syrian presidency says
DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa held a phone call with US President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency said on Sunday. During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanction»»»
Syria’s Sharaa holds phone call with Trump, Syrian presidency says
DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa held a phone call with US President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency said on Sunday. During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanction»»»
Euphrates water levels stabilize in northern Syria
DEIR EZZOR: Authorities managing the Kadiran Dam in northern Syria have reduced water discharge into the Euphrates River as flood risks ease following a decline in upstream inflows from Turkey, officials announced on Sunday. The dam’s administration lowered the discharge rate to approximately 1,500»»»
Hungary clash: President Sulyok won’t resign after Magyar call
Hungary’s President Sulyok Tamás has responded to Prime Minister Magyar Péter’s calls for him to resign, saying he will not step down after considering the option. In a video message, Sulyok argued that resignation “would not provide a solution to the constitutional settlement of the institutional »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Sunday, May 31, 2026, the Hanita site with a drone strike: statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 14:00 on Sunday, May 31, 2026, the Hanita site with a drone strike: statement 20 31-05-2026 22:08 P»»»
Qatar condemns continued Israeli assaults on Lebanon, expansion of ground invasion into south
Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the persistent Israeli assaults on Lebanon and the expansion of the scope of ground incursion of the occupation army into the country and the targeting of civilians. It deemed these actions a dangerous escalation and an egregious violation of the sovereignty of th»»»
Egypt uncovers rare funerary treasure at ancient Heliopolis Necropolis in Cairo
Egypt has uncovered a rare archaeological cache containing a near complete funerary assemblage, possible gold jewellery and ritual objects at the ancient Heliopolis necropolis in Cairo, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said on Sunday. The discovery was made by an Egyptian archaeological miss»»»
Justice Minister Naydenov Says Police Officer Alerts on Plovdiv Prosecutor
A senior police officer has filed an alert alleging pressure and unlawful conduct by Plovdiv’s appellate prosecutor, Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov said on Bulgarian National Television on Sunday. The alert was filed last month with the Inspectorate with the Supreme Judicial Council, Naydenov»»»
Syrian diaspora in Denmark meet to mobilize expertise for development drive
COPENHAGEN: Representatives from Syrian and Danish organizations, alongside community activists, convened at a conference in Denmark to establish closer cooperation and channel expatriate expertise into Syria’s development and recovery initiatives. Held under the theme “From Dialogue to Action: Syr»»»
Greece Raises Concerns Over Violence at Albania Protest, Says Greek Citizen Was Injured
Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed strong concern over violent incidents that occurred during a protest in the coastal area of Zvërnec, Albania, where residents and activists demonstrated against a planned resort development. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said that a»»»
Egypt’s top developers post EGP 271bn in sales as real estate market enters correction phase
Egypt’s real estate market entered a more measured phase of growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, as the sector adjusted following several years of rapid expansion fuelled by aggressive project launches, flexible payment schemes, and strong investment inflows from Gulf markets. According to a n»»»
Opinion | House of The Arabs: From Foundation to Future
Henry Kissinger is famously said to have asked: “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?” This sardonic remark has since become shorthand for a structural dilemma in international politics: how collective entities are translated into coherent representation, and what follows when they are not. »»»
Madinet Masr reports EGP 682.5m net profit in Q1 2026 amid strong deliveries, cash collections
Madinet Masr announced its standalone financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, reporting resilient profitability, strong cash generation, and accelerated project deliveries despite a normalization in market demand following two years of exceptional growth. The company recorded new sale»»»
‘Housing for All Egyptians’ nears one million affordable homes with EGP 110bn in financing, subsidies
Egypt’s presidential Housing for All Egyptians initiative is approaching a landmark milestone of one million affordable housing units, further cementing its status as the largest housing programme for low- and middle-income citizens in the country’s history. According to the latest report issued by»»»
Review: ‘The Sheep Detectives’ directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin
‘The Sheep Detectives’ (2026) will not have you counting sheep, but it might awaken the curious child within you. Reminiscent of 1995’s “Babe,” another talking-animals film, this one similarity has many caked-in moral lessons amid the adventures and misadventures — and it comes with a side of murde»»»
Syrian diaspora in Denmark meet to mobilize expertise for development drive
COPENHAGEN: Representatives from Syrian and Danish organizations, alongside community activists, convened at a conference in Denmark to establish closer cooperation and channel expatriate expertise into Syria’s development and recovery initiatives. Held under the theme “From Dialogue to Action: Syr»»»
Qatar condemns continued Israeli assaults on Lebanon, expansion of ground invasion into south
The State of Qatar condemned the persistent Israeli assaults on Lebanon and the expansion of the scope of ground incursion of the occupation army into the country and the targeting of civilians. It deemed these actions a dangerous escalation and an egregious violation of the sovereignty of the brot»»»
U.S. military carries out strike on suspected drug boat - UPI.com
May 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. military said it has carried out a strike on a boat suspected of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people. U.S. Southern Command announced the attack late Saturday. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking r»»»
Saudi Masam project clears 1,609 explosive devices in Yemen
RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,609 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 1,584 unexploded ordnances, 21 anti-tank mines, and four anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. The explosives were planted indiscriminately across the»»»
New deadline for wildlife possession regularization in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The National Center for Wildlife extended the third phase of its initiative to regularize unlicensed wildlife possessions until June 30, instead of the end of May. The center said the extension comes in response to requests for additional time to document ownership. The initiative is part o»»»
Saudi Masam project clears 1,609 explosive devices in Yemen
RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 1,609 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. These include 1,584 unexploded ordnances, 21 anti-tank mines, and four anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. The explosives were planted indiscriminately across the»»»
Israel medics say ramming attack wounds two teens in West Bank
Jerusalem: A suspected vehicle ramming attack in the south of the Israeli-occupied West Bank wounded two teenage girls on Sunday, Israeli medics and the military said. Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom said its medics evacuated the two girls to a hospital in Jerusalem. “Paramedics are tre»»»
Israel medics say ramming attack wounds two teens in West Bank
Jerusalem: A suspected vehicle ramming attack in the south of the Israeli-occupied West Bank wounded two teenage girls on Sunday, Israeli medics and the military said. Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom said its medics evacuated the two girls to a hospital in Jerusalem. “Paramedics are tre»»»
Interior Minister Demerdzhiev Says Kardzhali Mayor Questioning Followed Document Seizure
The aim was to collect documents, and not just summon Kardzhali Mayor Erol Myumyun for questioning, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said on Sunday. Myumyun was taken in for questioning at the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior on May 28. Demerdzhiev said it was important for Min»»»
Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection
Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePatrick Jackson Getty Images Health authorities in Brazil are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection in the country's two biggest cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. A man, 37, »»»