UPI 2h

Supreme Court tosses conviction, death penalty in Mississippi case - UPI.com

The Supreme Court threw out the conviction and death penalty for a Mississippi man because of racial bias in jury selection. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with a lower court's ruling that a Mississippi man's conviction and death penalty »»»

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UPI 4h

EU fines Temu $232 million for allegedly selling dangerous products - UPI.com

The European Commission has fined online shopping platform Temu for allegedly selling dangerous products. File Photo by Hannibal Hanschke/EPA May 28 (UPI) -- The European Commission fined Chinese-owned retailer Temu $232 million for selling illegal products, including dangerous baby toys and faulty»»»

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UPI 6h

Justice Department investigating E. Jean Carroll for alleged perjury - UPI.com

Journalist E. Jean Carroll, left, won two lawsuits against President Donald Trump for sexual assault and defamation. Now, the Department of Justice is investigating her for alleged perjury. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 28 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice launched a crimina»»»

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UPI 7h

Olive Young opens 1st U.S. store as K-beauty booms - UPI.com

1 of 6 | South Korea’s leading beauty and wellness retailer Olive Young will open its first U.S. store in California on Friday. In this March photo, a visitor browses at the company's flagship store in Seongsu, Seoul. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI SEOUL, May 28 (UPI) -- South Korea's leading bea»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Customs Intercept 1,000+ Narcotics Shipments Ordered Online, Some Picked Up by Unaware Parents

Customs officers have seized over 1,000 shipments of narcotics in various forms, purchased online, during Operation Hydra, said Thursday Stefan Bakalov, Deputy Director of the Customs Agency, and Desislava Petrova, spokesperson for the Sofia City Prosecution Office. Operation Hydra was carried out »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

HIA advises arriving passengers on baggage collection, transport services

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport has announced a series of operational measures to ensure the smooth arrival of passengers in Doha following the Eid Al Adha holidays and Hajj season. In a statement, HIA unveiled guidelines on immigration and baggage services, as well as ground transport ope»»»

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Novinite 8h

Bulgaria Uncovers Massive Online Drug Scheme Hidden in Vapes, Candy and LollipopsOpinions

Customs authorities in Bulgaria have uncovered a large-scale drug distribution scheme involving online orders disguised as everyday consumer goods, with more than 1,000 suspicious shipments identified in under two weeks during Operation Hydra, conducted jointly by the Drug Enforcement Directorate, »»»

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Business-review 11h

Three Romanian entrepreneurs win She’s Next grants totaling €60,000

Iulia Suciu (ZEN-VITA, Bucharest), Cristina Olteanu (AlbAlb, Bucharest), and Carina Sava (Watermelon Agency, Bucharest) are the three entrepreneurs who won the She’s Next grants totaling €60,000, during the second edition of the program run by Visa and ING Bank Romania, in collaboration with Impact»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Philippines: Senators Estrada, Escudero, Villanueva, Marcoleta accused of kickbacks, plunder

Manila: The Office of the Ombudsman has accused Sen. Jinggoy Estrada of receiving at least ₱573 million in alleged kickbacks tied to infrastructure projects, marking the third plunder case filed against the lawmaker amid a widening corruption crackdown involving several prominent politicians. On Th»»»

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Arab News 11h

Ukraine prepares ‘strong step’ on Gripen fighter jets, Zelensky says as he visits Sweden

UPPSALA: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday he was working with Sweden on a major defense package, including a “strong step” on Gripen fighter jets, as Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson welcomed him to Sweden. Kristersson and Zelensky signed a letter of intent last year u»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Media Review: May 28

POLITICS – APPROVAL RATINGS bTV reports that a new government led by Rumen Radev starts with 50% public trust against 24% distrust, citing a survey by Market Links conducted between May 16 and May 27 among 1,008 respondents through face-to-face interviews and online polling. Sociologist Dobromir Zh»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Pakistani site supervisor, Bangladeshi construction worker among 3 UAE residents who won Big Ticket Eid Al Adha e-draw

Dubai: A Pakistani site supervisor who has lived in Sharjah for 30 years, a Bangladeshi construction worker pooling tickets with friends, and an Indian expat who got the news while on holiday back home were among four winners of Dh25,000 each in Big Ticket's third weekly e-draw of May 2026, held on»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Industrial market shows resilience amid cautious business sentiment

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s industrial and logistics sectors showed mixed performance during the first quarter of 2026, with warehouse rents continuing to rise despite softer maritime activity and broader regional disruptions, according to ValuStrat. The report, citing the latest data from the National Pl»»»

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France24 16h

Fake Pride, masked men and a surge in misinformation ahead of Armenia’s election

There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign inter»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 17h

Fashion discounts probed

Poland’s competition and consumer watchdog UOKiK has launched proceedings against the online stores of H&M and Peek & Cloppenburg over the way they advertised discounts to shoppers. Regulators allege the retailers either failed to display the lowest price from the previous 30 days — a legal require»»»

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Gulf News 19h

US probing Trump accuser in sexual assault case: US media

The US Justice Department has launched a criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, a former columnist whom President Donald Trump was found liable for sexually assaulting, US media reported late Wednesday. Trump has repeatedly urged his Justice Department to take action against his enemies, and the late»»»

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Gulf News 20h

Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options

TORONTO: Canada will buy early warning radar planes built by Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier over two American options, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday. Carney said his government has entered negotiations to procure Saab’s Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft, which is bui»»»

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Gulf News 21h

UAE residents still face up to 3-week delays on overseas shopping orders

Dubai: UAE residents ordering products from overseas sellers on platforms such as Amazon, Temu and Shein are increasingly seeing delivery estimates stretch into weeks rather than days as disruptions across Middle East shipping routes intensify. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf New»»»

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Al Manar 27.05. 18:53

Hezbollah Offers Condolences and Congratulations on Martyrdom of Al-Qassam Commander Mohammad Aoudeh: Statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Offers Condolences and Congratulations on Martyrdom of Al-Qassam Commander Mohammad Aoudeh: Statement 27-05-2026 19:11 PM Hezboll»»»

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Novinite 27.05. 17:34

Why are Digital Consumers Suddenly Refusing to Use Traditional Bank Transfers?Opinions

Something odd has been happening at the checkout page these past eighteen months: shoppers who once tolerated the small ritual of copying an IBAN, opening a banking app and confirming with a code now bail the moment that sequence appears on screen. Cart abandonment data from major payment processor»»»

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Arabfinance 27.05. 13:49

Arab Finance - Valu, ElTawkeel.com launch Egypt's 1st fully integrated digital automotive e-commerce platform

Arab Finance: Valu, through its specialized arm Valu Shift, partnered with ElTawkeel.com to launch Egypt's first fully integrated digital automotive e-commerce platform focused on the new car segment, as per an emailed press release. The partnership aims to provide customers with a single platform »»»

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Arabfinance 27.05. 13:49

Arab Finance - Toyota Egypt Group launches Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ Electric in Egypt

Arab Finance: Toyota Egypt Group announced its entry into Egypt’s electric vehicle market with the launch of two fully electric models, the Toyota bZ4X and the Lexus RZ, marking the company’s first move into the local electric mobility segment after 45 years of operations in the country, as per an »»»

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Libya Herald 27.05. 10:30

Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) was forced to apologise yesterday on behalf of Libya’s commercial banks after the sudden disruption to electronic payment services. The CBL confirm that services have been restored to normal. However, there were still further reports of the card payment system not wo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 27.05. 10:05

Media Review: May 27

FOREIGN POLICY Dnevnik.bg reports that Prime Minister Rumen Radev is visiting France and Belgium on Tuesday for talks with European and NATO leaders. The government press service says Radev is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris before travelling to Brus»»»

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The Peninsula 27.05. 10:01

Qatar, Rwanda discuss enhancing trade relations

Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, met on Monday, May 25, 2026, with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Rwanda, H E Antoine Marie Kajangwe, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, the two sides discussed wa»»»

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BNE 27.05. 05:18

Kenya plans 15% tax on foreign startup-investor exits, targets offshore VC deals

Kenya is preparing to impose taxes on foreign investors exiting local startups in a move that could reshape East Africa’s venture-capital landscape and increase scrutiny of offshore deal structures. Under the proposed Finance Bill 2026, tabled in parliament on May 25, the government plans to introd»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26.05. 23:33

‘Regzar Kay Chiragh’ unveiled in Doha, preserving Halqa e Ahbab Qatar’s legacy

Regzar Kay Chiragh, authored by Zahid Hussain Awan, was formally unveiled during a graceful ceremony organised by Halqa e Ahbab Qatar at the Friends Cultural Centre in Doha. The 187-page Urdu publication documents the journey and achievements of Halqa e Ahbab Qatar, a long-standing platform serving»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26.05. 23:21

Ministry of Transport launches 14 more maritime transportation e-services

QNA Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has launched and automated 14 more services related to maritime transportation affairs. Now electronic and accessible via the MoT’s official website, the 14 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels, 10 in total, and seafarers’ affairs, »»»

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France24 26.05. 21:22

Ghana introduces free e-visa system for African citizens

Ghana is introducing a new e-visa system, which is to be free of charge for all African citizens. The country hopes that this free visa will attract both tourists and investors, as Ghana hopes to improve its economy. It is now the sixth African country to remove all visa fees for African citizens. »»»

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Business-review 26.05. 20:36

The mall as a stage: how retail spaces are becoming the new cultural venues

On any given afternoon this week, visitors to Promenada Mall in Craiova might find themselves standing before a 17th-century oil painting of a shipwreck, one that begins to move as they approach it, its colours shifting, its sea churning in response to their presence. A few steps further, the music»»»

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Qatar Tribune 26.05. 17:44

MoT automates, launches 14 more maritime transportation e-services

Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is done with automating 14 more services related to maritime transportation affairs. Now electronic and accessible via the MoT’s official website, the 14 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels, 10 in total, and seafarers’ affairs, 4. The »»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 17:01

Transport Ministry automates, launches 14 more maritime transportation e-services

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is done with automating 14 more services related to maritime transportation affairs. Now electronic and accessible via the MOT’s official website, the 14 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels, 10 in total, and seafarers’ affairs,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 26.05. 16:51

Egyptian Vulture Conservation Project with Bulgarian Participation Reaches LIFE Awards Final

A project aiming to strengthen the population of Egyptian vultures, where Bulgaria is one of the partners, is among the finalists for the LIFE Awards 2026, as seen in a European Commission (EC) news story. The 20th anniversary of the LIFE Awards is scheduled to take place on June 3 as part of EU Gr»»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 13:23

Au so chic: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in a century

Paris, France: The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago. Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ou»»»

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France24 26.05. 12:39

Eye on Africa - Ghana introduces new e-visa system to boost tourism, business

In tonight's edition: Ghana announces the end of visa fees for all African business travellers on Africa Day. Also, the WHO warns DR Congo's neighbours of the risks they face from the Ebola outbreak. Plus Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints economist Ahmadou ‌Al Aminou Lô as the»»»

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Al Awsat 26.05. 12:26

Paris Mint to Issue 1st Solid-gold Coins in a Century

The Paris Mint said Tuesday that it would soon start selling solid-gold coins for investment, the first since it quit making Napoleons and Louis a century ago. Four versions of the new Marianne coins will go on sale June 16, ranging from one-tenth of an ounce (3.1 grams) to a full ounce (31.1 grams»»»

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Business-review 26.05. 11:56

Infrastructure with a New Cold Storage Facility in Mega MDO

Mega Company, an American industrial real estate development company active in Romania since 1997 and developer of one of the largest cold storage facilities in Eastern Europe, announces the completion of a new temperature-controlled cold storage warehouse totaling 4,500 sqm within the Mega MDO Log»»»

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Actmedia 26.05. 09:30

Cars: BMW iX3 named Romania's best electric car of 2026

The BMW iX3 model was named Romania's best electric car of 2026, while the popularity award went to the Renault 4 E-Tech, during the "Best Electric Car in Romania 2026" awards event organised at the headquarters of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests (MMAP).The competition was divided in»»»

The Peninsula 26.05. 09:11

Uzbekistan presents Islamic Civilization Center at Katara, highlights shared cultural vision with Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a presentation of the Islamic Civilization Center of Uzbekistan at Katara Cultural Village yesterday, highlighting the landmark institution as a platform for preserving Islamic heritage, advancing scholarship and strengthening cultural d»»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 09:10

‘Flavours from India’ showcases India’s culinary heritage at Katara Cultural Village

Doha, Qatar: Embassy of India in Qatar, in collaboration with the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, hosted a special gastronomy event titled “Flavours from India” at Katara Cultural Village on May 24, 2026. The event brought together Ambassadors, diplomats, Qatari dignitaries, members of the Indi»»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 08:58

Commander of Amiri Guard visits Qatar Armed Forces

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Guard H E Major General Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi visited the Qatar Amiri Air Force, where he was received by Major General (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al-Ghanim, Commander of the Qatar Amiri Air Force. During the visit, he was briefed on the progress of wor»»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 08:46

Minister of Municipality meets IOM Chief of Mission

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday at his office with Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the State of Qatar H E Firas Adel Al Budeiri. During the meeting, they discussed areas of joint cooperation in fields re»»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 08:35

Amir congratulates President of Argentina on National Day

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Deputy Amir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent yesterday cables of congratulations to President of the Argentine Republic H E Javier M»»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 08:22

Qatar to host Lebanon vs Yemen Asian Cup qualifier

Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon vs Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally scheduled for March31 in Beirut, Lebanon will now play their home match on neutral s»»»

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The Peninsula 26.05. 08:21

Minister of Interior visits Unified Permanent Committee for the Selection of Candidates for Military Officer

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani visited the Unified Permanent Committee for the Selection of Candidates for Military Officer, where he was received by Major General (Staff) Nasser Abdulrahman»»»

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BNE 26.05. 07:04

Advent, FedEx consortium launches €7.8bln all-cash bid to buy out and delist Poland's InPost

A consortium including private equity firm Advent and FedEx has launched a recommended all-cash public offer to acquire all shares of Polish automated parcel locker operator InPost and delist it from the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. Funds managed and/or advised by Advent International, FCWB - a who»»»

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Gulf News 26.05. 04:07

Stellantis: Wants to revive the legendary 2CV as a $17,000 EV

European car buyers may soon see the return of one of the continent’s most iconic people’s cars — this time powered by batteries instead of gasoline. Stellantis, the multinational auto giant behind brands such as Citroen, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and Ram, is reportedly firming up plans to launch a trul»»»

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Arab News 25.05. 21:58

Saudi Arabia’s premium dining sector turns to new financing models

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding foodservice industry is fueling demand for new financing models as Vision 2030 accelerates tourism and hospitality growth. With restaurant sales rising about 7 percent annually, according to Bain & Co., alternative funding platforms are increasingly stepping»»»

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The Peninsula 25.05. 21:19

Embassy of Malaysia organises Malaysian community’s blood donation drive

Doha: The Embassy of Malaysia in the State of Qatar recently organised the “Malaysian Community’s Blood Donation Drive” at the Qatar National Blood Donation Centre, Doha. Held under the theme “Your Blood, Their Hope”, the initiative was organised in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Q»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 25.05. 18:05

Sri Lanka travel just got easier: Free ETA visas launched for Indians, Pakistanis and 38 others

Dubai: Sri Lanka has introduced a new free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) tourist visa scheme for travellers from 40 countries, including India, Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US, in a move aimed at easing entry for short-term visitors. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

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