India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest
New Delhi: Indian police tightened security in New Delhi on Saturday ahead of a protest by the satirical "Cockroach People's Party", over alleged irregularities in major examinations. The parody "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) -- a play on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -»»»
US authorises sale of $2 billion in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait
The United States announced Friday its approval of a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, one of the Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes during the Middle East war. In a statement, the US State Department said it would allow purchases of counter-drone technology from defense company Anduril, which »»»
Explainer: Hungary’s guest worker ban takes effect, but foreign workers can still arrive under stricter rules
Hungary’s government has officially introduced its long-promised guest worker restrictions, but the new regulation does not completely shut the door on foreign labour. While applications for new guest worker residence permits have been suspended from 6 June, workers from certain countries may still»»»
EU Warns on Bulgaria’s Budget, Urges End to Flat Tax SystemOpinions
The European Commission is preparing to launch an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria, according to official Commission documents. Alongside the fiscal warning, Brussels is also urging structural economic changes, including a reassessment of the country’s 10% flat tax system, which it argu»»»
US Military Strikes Iranian Coastal Surveillance Radar as Iran Attempts to Attack Kuwait, Bahrain
The US military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf states on Friday, while striking some of Iran’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response. US Central Command said on social media Friday night that Iran fired seven ballistic mi»»»
Government to Implement Long-term Measures to Reduce Budget Deficit, Instead of Raising Taxes, Finance Minister Says
The government will not rush to implement short-term measures such as raising taxes. Instead, it will adopt a long-term approach to reducing government spending so that the budget deficit remains within the required limit, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev said on the Panorama »»»
Germany starlet Karl ruled out of World Cup
Berlin: Teenage Germany forward Lennart Karl has been ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury in training, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Friday. "Lenny tore a muscle bundle today in the final training season and is ruled out because of this injury. Have a good recovery,»»»
US rolls out new Iran-related sanctions
The US issued new Iran-related sanctions on Friday, targeting several entities, individuals and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers, according to the US Treasury Department's website. Among the 12 entities designated are five based in the Marshall Islands, four in the UAE and one in Chi»»»
'Not your country': Lebanese leaders rebuke Iran as Israel, Hezbollah trade attacks
Lebanon's president and prime minister criticised Iran on Friday for opposing the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel, saying their country should not be used by Tehran as a "bargaining chip" in talks with Washington. Despite the truce, Lebanese media reported continued»»»
Eye on Africa - Somalia's capital rocked by gunfire
In tonight's edition, opposition figures in Somalia accuse security forces of attacking them during a meeting at the home of the former prime minister. Also, critics of an African family values conference say that, despite its stated aim of helping the continent define its own moral principles and »»»
Nearly 50 die of thirst in Niger after truck breaks down in remote Sahara desert
Forty-nine people died of thirst in Niger when a truck broke down in a remote part of the Sahara desert, leaving its passengers stranded without water. Two survivors managed to walk 50 kilometres through the desert to a water source and then to the town of Assamaka, where they alerted authorities. »»»
Reporters - Drawing for duty: Inside Thailand's controversial military lottery
Every year, a nationwide military lottery determines the fate of tens of thousands of young men in Thailand. Military conscription is mandatory for all men aged 21 and over. Following armed confrontations between Thailand and Cambodia in July 2025 and again in December, tensions remain high despite»»»
Bulgaria's PM Warns Europe Cannot Defeat Nuclear-Armed Russia, Calls for Diplomacy
Speaking at the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat, Prime Minister Rumen Radev called for stronger diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, arguing that all countries should contribute to achieving peace and support initiatives aimed at stopping the conflict. Radev warned that the risks of fur»»»
Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS, Missouri: Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup. An estimated 60,000-70,000 Bosnians live in St. Louis, with many arriving in the early 1990s during the Bosnian War and the breakup of Yugosl»»»
Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
ST. LOUIS: Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup.An estimated 60,000-70,000 Bosnians live in St. Louis, with many arriving in the early 1990s during the Bosnian War and the breakup of Yugoslavia.Bosnia»»»
Africa CDC, WHO announce joint response plan to Ebola outbreak - UPI.com
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization on Friday announced a joint plan to combat the Ebola outbreak that is currently spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Photo by Marie Jeanne Munyerenkana/EPA June 5 (UPI) -- The Africa Ce»»»
This hidden oasis just 2 hours from Dubai is 23°C in the summer and completely green
Dubai: If you are looking for a summer escape with cooler weather, green landscapes, waterfalls and misty mountains, Salalah is just two hours away. The coastal city in Oman's Dhofar region experiences the Khareef, an annual monsoon season that transforms the area into a lush retreat while temperat»»»
49 people dead in Sahara Desert after truck breaks down - UPI.com
The people died of thirst in a desert region of Niger. Nearly 50 people died while traveling through the Saraha Desert on their way from Mali back to their homes in Niger, officials said on Friday. File Photo by NASA/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Dozens of people died of thirst in the Sahara »»»
US carries out another ‘defensive’ strike on Iranian island
The US Department of War has said it shot down several Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes against Iran’s coastal installations to prevent a further threat. American forces intercepted “four Iranian one-way attack drones” launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, US Central»»»
The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president
The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKhanyisile NgcoboJohannesburg Getty ImagesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa faces renewed scrutiny over a theft at his private farm in 2020 Just like Watergate in the US, South Af»»»
US business lobby chief rejects more Russia sanctions
Imposing additional sanctions on Russia will not help resolve the Ukraine conflict, American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) President and CEO Robert Agee has said. Speaking on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 (SPIEF 2026) on Thursday, he argued th»»»
UN blames online disinformation for protests outside Libya offices
NEW YORK: The United Nations said on Friday it is deeply concerned by violent protests outside its offices in Libya this week and blamed social media for fueling disinformation about the world body’s work in the country. Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the UN refugee ag»»»
Interior Ministry: Individuals behind attack on Sub-Saharan migrants arrested
Tunis, June 5 (TAP) - The Interior Ministry said security services have identified and arrested the individuals responsible for attacking migrants from sub-Saharan countries following a thorough investigation, despite no formal complaint being...»»»
UN peacekeeping chief outlines options for post-UNIFIL monitoring force in southern Lebanon
NEW YORK CITY: The head of UN peacekeeping used his final International Day of UN Peacekeepers address to issue an urgent call for the violence in Lebanon to end, as the organization mourned the death of yet another soldier killed while serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon. Jean-Pierre Lacr»»»
South Africa rolls out twice-yearly HIV prevention drug - UPI.com
President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, pictured in 2025 at the G20 summit, on Friday announced that the HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir will is now available at medical facilities across the country. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- South African officials on Fri»»»
Thousands protest Trump-linked resort project in Albania
Thousands of Albanians took to the streets of the capital, Tirana on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day of protests against a controversial luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. The €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) development is being spearhead»»»
Why UN child-rights advocates are alarmed by Afghanistan’s new marriage rules
NEW YORK CITY: The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has issued one of its strongest condemnations yet of Taliban policies toward girls in Afghanistan, warning that a newly adopted decree effectively legalizes child marriage and violates numerous international human rights obligations. At the»»»
Football fans urge red card for coach who led Israeli club
LONDON: The Israel-Palestine conflict has spread to the most unlikely of arenas — Scottish football. The famously pro-Palestinian fans of the Glasgow club Celtic have reacted angrily to plans to appoint a manager who spent a season in charge of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv. Robbie Keane, a for»»»
Migration pact protest marches through Budapest as demonstrators boo PM Magyar, who responds with heart gesture
A demonstration against the European Union’s Migration Pact took place in Budapest on Friday afternoon, with protesters marching from Kodály körönd to Kossuth Square near Parliament. The event brought together supporters of Fidesz and the Our Homeland Movement (Mi Hazánk), while Prime Minister Péte»»»
Chwalinska’s childhood dream and discipline drive fairytale French Open run
Maja Chwalinska’s incredible run as the first qualifier to reach a French Open final in the professional era marks the fulfillment of an ambition the Polish 24-year-old has chased with relentless passion and discipline for over a decade. Chwalinska beat Diana Shnaider in Thursday’s semifinal and wi»»»
WHO launches $518m plan to fight Ebola
DAKAR: The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million, six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for funding and political commitment to halt the spread of an outbreak that is already the fourth-largest on record. The strategy aims to help the Democratic Republic of Congo»»»
Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting on the 4-year-old conflict, saying he sees "no point" in it. Thursday's letter, the first public message Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russia sent tro»»»
Seed banks emerge as backbone of Saudi restoration efforts
RIYADH: Seed banks are emerging as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ecological restoration efforts, safeguarding native plant species and supplying locally adapted seedlings for rehabilitation projects across the Kingdom. The success of these restoration ambitions depends on processes that begin lon»»»
Lebanon appeals for additional $331.5 million in aid - UPI.com
Special Presidential Envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian (C), flanked by French Ambassador to Lebanon Herve Magro (L), attends a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the Government Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, on Thursday. The meeting was part of a French push to lock in three prioriti»»»
Watch: Idaho man keeps 5 balloons in the air for over a minute - UPI.com
June 5 (UPI) -- An Idaho man kept five balloons in the air for over a minute by himself to break a world record he described as more difficult than juggling. David Rush, who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records titles, took on the record for the longest duration to keep five balloons in»»»
Judge: Trump must restart immigration, asylum processing - UPI.com
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that a batch of Trump's immigration policies are illegal. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Friday canceled a batch of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, forcing the administration to begin processing »»»
Putin Rejects Zelenskyy’s Offer to Meet, Saying He Sees ‘No Point’ in It
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting on the 4-year-old conflict, saying he sees “no point” in it. Thursday's letter, the first public message Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russia sent tro»»»
Vucic: Serbia absolutely in favour of Macron-Merz proposal of gradual EU integration
TIVAT - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday a discussion he had attended at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, had been very good, open and sincere, and noted that Serbia was absolutely in favour of a proposal made by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chance»»»
Parisians Will to Get a New Chance of Seine Swimming
Swimmers will for the second year be able to cool off at designated points along the Seine River in Paris this summer, authorities said Friday, as well as along the Marne River in the suburbs. In Paris, the swimming season was to open at three official bathing sites on July 4, the mayor's office sa»»»
When Hafez al-Assad Opened Lebanon’s Gate to Tehran
One week after the Iranian Revolution declared victory on February 11, 1979, two photographs emerged from Tehran that, in retrospect, help explain many of the storms that would later sweep the Middle East, from Iran’s expanding regional influence to what the author calls “Sinwar’s Flood." In the fi»»»
Canada sees surprise jobs hike, unemployment rate drops
Montreal, Canada: Canada's unemployment rate dropped to 6.6 percent in May on an unexpected spike in hirings across multiple sectors, partially offsetting job losses earlier in the year, government data showed Friday. The G7 economy gained 88,000 jobs in May, Statistics Canada reported -- far excee»»»
Dubai Humanitarian airlifts Ebola medical supplies to DR Congo
Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) prepositioned stocks to support efforts to »»»
Parisians will to get a new chance of Seine swimming
Paris, France: Swimmers will for the second year be able to cool off at designated points along the Seine river in Paris this summer, authorities said Friday, as well as along the Marne river in the suburbs. In Paris, the swimming season was to open at three official bathing sites on July 4, the ma»»»
Why are Americans fleeing their homeland?
For the first time in at least 50 years more people have moved out of the United States then moved in. Is politics and Donald Trump mostly to blame or is some other dynamic at play? Last year, the US witnessed something that hasn’t occurred since before the Second World War – more people have left »»»
Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple
Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple 10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFergus WalshMedical editor EPAMedical staff must wear protective equipment when treating people with Ebola because it spread through bodily fluids The latest Ebola figure»»»
EU leaders gather in Montenegro to consider growing EU to 33 countries - UPI.com
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (C) and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda (L) open the EU-Western Balkans summit on Friday in Tivat, Montenegro. Photo by Boris Pejovic June 5 (UPI) -- French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission Pr»»»
Strong US job growth beats expectations in May, firming recent gains
US job growth surged past expectations in May with the unemployment rate remaining steady, as the labor market in the world's largest economy showed signs of firming after months of turbulence. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at »»»
Iran says fired ‘warning missiles’ at US destroyers in Gulf of Oman
TEHRAN: Iran’s military said on Friday it had fired “warning missiles” at two US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman, forcing the vessels to leave the area, according to state media.It said the two destroyers left the Gulf of Oman “following the firing of warning missiles” by Iranian forces, according t»»»
Microsoft to tighten human rights controls following inquiry into Israel’s use of technology
LONDON: Microsoft has said it will strengthen human rights oversight for national security agencies using its products, following an internal inquiry into how the Israeli military used its cloud technology — a relationship that deepened sharply following the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza. The te»»»
US Senate Passes $70 billion ICE Funding; Fails to Ban Trump's 'Anti-weaponization' Fund
The US Senate handed President Donald Trump a victory early Friday morning, passing a bill that would provide the Department of Homeland Security with an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement and sending it to the House of Representatives for final consideration, Reuters reported. The »»»