A former inmate has been detained in connection with a triple death case in a hostel for socially vulnerable people in Ugarchin, northern Bulgaria, where investigators say a love-related conflict escalated into violence. According to initial information, two of the victims were killed in the buildi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) announced on Wednesday the closure of 17 travel and air cargo agencies as part of ongoing inspection campaigns aimed at strengthening oversight of the air transport sector and ensuring compliance with approved laws and regulations. In a stateme»»»

Kuwait City: The United States embassy ⁠in Kuwait has resumed operations that were suspended following attacks by Iran in March, ‌a US Department ‌of State spokesperson says. The embassy will immediately resume emergency services for US citizens while other services will be phased in, the spokesper»»»

PARIS: Cracked bones, humiliation, sexual assault: Pro-Palestinian activists recounted the abuse they say they suffered from Israeli authorities for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla last month, which has sparked multiple investigations and international outcry. France, Italy and Australia h»»»

Berlin: French Open champion Mirra Andreeva fell in her first match since her Roland Garros victory, losing 6-3, 6-4 to Ekaterina Alexandrova at Bad Homburg, Germany on Wednesday. World number five Andreeva, playing her first match on grass in 2026, pulled out of last week's Berlin Open on the surf»»»

KYIV: Ukrainian forces struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in their latest nighttime attacks on Russia, Ukraine’s General Staff said Wednesday. The operation was part of Ukraine’s aerial campaign targeting energy facilities and military industrie»»»

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Wednesday that nuclear inspectors would have to be in Iran to implement a resolution to Iran's stockpile of enriched nuclear material, in line with the preliminary U.S.-Iran peace agreement. File photo by Max Slovencik/EPA June 24 (UPI) -- The United Nation'»»»

KUWAIT CITY: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended a ceremonial flag-raising at the US Embassy in Kuwait on Wednesday as the facility resumed operations. The embassy suspended services in March amid attacks from Iran during the conflict with the US and Israel. The embassy will immediately resu»»»

WASHINGTON: A US airstrike killed a senior Daesh group leader in northwest Syria last week, the US military announced on Wednesday. The June 19 strike “killed Ali Husayn Al-Ulaywi and is part of ongoing US efforts to disrupt and eliminate terrorists seeking to attack Americans abroad or the US home»»»

London: London's Metropolitan Police force said Wednesday it will expand the use of drones, artificial intelligence and live facial recognition technology, which has been criticised by rights campaigners. The scale-up plan involves rolling out static facial recognition across central London and hav»»»

TYRE, Lebanon: Heavy equipment operator Bassam Khalil’s bulldozers and excavators are in high demand in south Lebanon’s Tyre these days, as the seaside city tries to pick up the pieces from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Residents of destroyed buildings are anxious to comb through the rubble in s»»»

Heavy equipment operator Bassam Khalil's bulldozers and excavators are in high demand in south Lebanon's Tyre these days, as the seaside city tries to pick up the pieces from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Residents of destroyed buildings are anxious to comb through the rubble in search of their »»»

ConflictsAsiaIran after the war — fragile peace, shattered economyShabnam von HeinThe US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions to relieve the crisis triggered by the war. With ordinary Iranians at their limit, however, Tehran already fears new protests. h»»»

President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies that he alleges are price gouging. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies that he alleges are price gougi»»»

NEW YORK: When Varun Venkatesh cast his ballot in New York’s primary this week, he thought about “a good litmus test for me as a voter.” He wanted to know what the candidates are doing for the Palestinian cause.The 27-year-old Brooklyn resident decided to support Claire Valdez, who was backed by Ma»»»

ConflictsAsiaIran enters fragile peace with economy near breaking pointShabnam von HeinThe US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions to relieve the crisis triggered by the war. With ordinary Iranians at their limit, however, Tehran already fears new protes»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Baha region is witnessing a rise in visitors during the summer season, attracted by its mild weather, mountainous landscape, and attractions, including diverse events and programs held across its governorates and centers. Parks, gardens, and public facilities play a key role »»»

NEW DELHI: An Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace while carrying out a go-around manoeuvre at Amritsar airport, the airline said on Wednesday. The incident involved flight AI479 on June 22 and occurred during the aircraft’s approach to Amritsar, close to the I»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Wednesday, shedding 27.19 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 11,006.80. The benchmark index recorded a total trading turnover of SR4.99 billion ($1.33 billion), with 158 listed stocks advancing and 98 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel mark»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon has transferred 128 Syrian convicts to their home country, a Lebanese security source told AFP on Wednesday, the second batch of handovers under an agreement the two sides signed earlier this year.Overcrowded Lebanese prisons host around 2,000 Syrian nationals held on various charge»»»

Eight "North Texas Antifa Cell" members were sentenced Tuesday to a combined 450 years in prison for weapons and explosives offenses and the attemped murder of a police officer in a July 4th riot at a ICE facility in Alvarado. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- Eight pe»»»

Damascus, June 24 (SANA) Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr and a delegation from the United Arab Emirates discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in transport infrastructure, logistics and digital transformation during talks in Damascus on Wednesday. The Emirati delegation was headed by Mo»»»

Dubai: The UAE on Wednesday launched a landmark national campaign against drug abuse and trafficking after experts warned that organised criminal networks were deliberately targeting the country's youth. The campaign was announced by Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, chairman of the Nati»»»

The EU's ban on petroleum products refined from Russian crude oil in third countries has sharply reduced the flow of Russian-linked fuel into Europe, but significant loopholes remain and products derived from Russian oil continue to reach other Western markets, according to a new analysis by the Ky»»»

The EU's ban on petroleum products refined from Russian crude oil in third countries has sharply reduced the flow of Russian-linked fuel into Europe, but significant loopholes remain and products derived from Russian oil continue to reach other Western markets, according to a new analysis by the Ky»»»

The EU's ban on petroleum products refined from Russian crude oil in third countries has sharply reduced the flow of Russian-linked fuel into Europe, but significant loopholes remain and products derived from Russian oil continue to reach other Western markets, according to a new analysis by the Ky»»»

The problem of water scarcity is becoming one of the main challenges for the sustainable development of Central Asia. American experts shared their opinions on the lack of regulation of water resources in Central Asia and how the United States can help states in the region address existing challeng»»»

Dubai: At six-foot-seven, Dyuti Parruck is hard to miss. When we meet at Dubai's Grand Hyatt for an exclusive interview, he towers over almost everyone in sight. But it isn't just his height that makes the setting significant. Long before the flamboyant designer jackets and capes, luxury cars and N»»»

In the first five months of 2026, the volume of food, beverage, and tobacco processing in Kyrgyzstan showed a robust growth of 15.7 percent. The capital and Chui region were the main drivers, accounting for the vast majority of total production. At the same time, the industry structure recorded a c»»»

Paris, France: The Euclid space telescope has captured the largest and most detailed photo ever taken of our galaxy's crowded heart, a dazzling image packed with 60 million stars, the European Space Agency said Wednesday. The new photo of the Milky Way's bright centre will help in the search for pl»»»

RIYADH: Sustainability may be one of today’s most discussed concepts, but the idea of living within environmental limits is far from new. Long before sustainability became part of public discourse, Bedouin communities across the Arabian Peninsula were already living by many of its principles in a l»»»

Dubai: Participants race their traditional bullock-carts during the annual Pedgaon bullock-cart race festival in Maharashtra's Satara district. Known locally as Bailgada Sharyat, the event is among the most popular rural sporting traditions in the state and traces its roots back more than 400 years»»»

MELBOURNE: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used two agents who once lived in Australia to direct arson attacks against Jewish targets in Sydney and Melbourne, the head of Australia’s domestic spy agency said on Wednesday. “Iran continues to view Australia as a legitimate target for covertly directed act»»»

The Council of Ministers decided on Wednesday that the social old-age pension will be increased to BGN 183.81 as of July 1, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova announced at a briefing following Wednesday’s government meeting. According to her, the increase is in line with the percen»»»

Dubai: The latest heatwave scorching Britain, France, Spain, Italy and other countries is not an isolated event. Scientists say Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, warming much faster than the global average. According to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, the world is curren»»»

Azerbaijan's parliament is considering legislation that would bar children under 16 from creating accounts on social media platforms, triggering a debate over child protection, free expression and the practical enforceability of the rules against global technology companies. The draft amendments to»»»

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday warned of "serious consequences" if governments fail to step up regulation of artificial intelligence as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Dalian, known as the "summer Davos". The world risks "losing control" of frontier technology such as artificial int»»»

DUBAI: A new public artwork in the UAE wrapping the former Dubai Zoo site is inviting residents to reflect on the city’s natural heritage while looking ahead to the landmark’s next chapter. Puerto Rican-born multidisciplinary artist Solimar Miller has unveiled “Flora of Light,” a series of 12 origi»»»

The number of babies born in South Korea shot up 18 percent in April, reaching a seven-year high, government data showed Wednesday. This file photo, taken April 22, shows newborns at a hospital in Goyang. File Photo by Yonhap The number of babies born in South Korea shot up 18 percent in April from»»»

North Korea commissioned its Choe Hyon 5,000-ton destroyer, seen here in a March photo, state media reported Wednesday. File Photo by KCNA/EPA North Korea has commissioned a new 5,000-ton destroyer with leader Kim Jong-un voicing expectations that the Navy's combat capabilities will be strengthened»»»

A North Korean soldier was taken into custody after crossing the heavily fortified Military Demarcation Line separating the two Koreas, Seoul's military said Wednesday. This February 2021 photo shows a South Korean military guard post near the DMZ in Paju. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License»»»

“Is the line moving?” “The stick figure is at the same place.” “It has been three hours, how has he not moved?” Such were the conversations, during the booking of BTS Arirang tickets for Bangkok. Most ARMY’s assumed that it would be the most affordable option as Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Man»»»

MOSCOW: Nuclear weapons are the “only” bulwark preventing the world from slipping into a global war, the Kremlin said Wednesday amid fears of a fresh multi-country arms race. The last nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States, New START, expired in February, releasing restric»»»

WASHINGTON: Three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary elections for seats in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, according to US media projections.Mamdani, 34, was swept to office in January on a wave of support for his Democratic socialist policies.His»»»

Officers of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) disrupted the activities of a transnational drug trafficking group that allegedly organized the transportation of Afghan-origin narcotics through several countries into Kyrgyzstan and onward to neighboring states. According »»»

Documents containing results obtained through the use of special surveillance measures (SSMs) that should have been destroyed were instead attached to an operational case file, according to the National Special Intelligence Means Control Bureau annual report for 2025. The violation was identified d»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4021 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»

The Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW) in Stara Zagora has terminated the registration of Energy-2 OOD and revoked its permit for waste treatment activities at its biogas plant in Nova Zagora, the RIEW said on Wednesday. The decision was published on the inspectorate's website an»»»

Few European foreign ministers have cultivated as close (and as conspicuously cordial) a relationship with Russia’s top diplomats in recent years as Hungary’s Péter Szijjártó has with Sergei Lavrov. While the public façade suggested a partnership of equals, audio recordings leaked before and after »»»

SEOUL: North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. North Korea’s official Korean Centr»»»