Supreme Court rejects Trump's effort to ban birthright citizenship - UPI.com
News anchors are seen outside the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., as the court releases their final opinions before summer recess on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt»»»
Argentine beef exports to U.S. surge on higher tariff quota - UPI.com
People observe livestock at the Agricultural Market in Canuelas, Argentina, on Jan. 14. File Photo by Matias Martin Campaya/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- Argentine beef exports to the United States have risen sharply, driven by an expansion of the U.S. duty-free import quota and stronger demand as the U.S. »»»
Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy: Sheikh Hamdan reviews key education programmes
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed the progress of key education initiatives under Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy during a meet»»»
Is Europe approaching a strategic turning point? New Al-Habtoor Research Center report explores three possible futures by 2040
As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»
Is Europe approaching a strategic turning point? New Al-Habtoor Research Center report explores three possible futures by 2040
As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»
President Nominates Pavel Gaydarov for Anti-Corruption Commission Member
Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has nominated Pavel Todorov Gaydarov for member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the presidential Press Secretariat said on Tuesday. Non-profit legal persons, the Supreme Bar Council, higher educational establishments and research organizations have seven days af»»»
Witkoff, Kushner to discuss cease-fire with Iran in Qatar - UPI.com
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks at a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 28, 2026. Iranian and U.S. envoys will travel to Doha, Qatar, to discuss the cease-fire with Qatari intermediaries. Photo by Iran MFA/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- American and Iranian delegates are»»»
From chats to charges: WhatsApp messages land users in UAE courts
An angry message sent in seconds on WhatsApp can escalate into a costly legal dispute, leading to substantial fines, compensation orders, and in some cases additional penalties extending well beyond the digital sphere. As instant messaging platforms and social media applications become deeply embed»»»
15 in a row: Abdul Latif Jameel Motors wins Toyota’s Gold Award
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, is celebrating its 15th consecutive Gold Award in the 2025 Toyota Distributor Award Program by Toyota Motor Corporation. The Gold Award is presented to distributors who demonstrate an unwavering com»»»
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's birthright citizenship order
Washington: In a major blow to President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down his executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship, ruling that the Constitution guarantees American citizenship to children born in the United States regardless of their parents' immigration»»»
‘Waiting like torture’: Turks despair as Schengen visa delays mount
ISTANBUL: Outside the EU’s visa application center in an Istanbul shopping mall, a large crowd waits patiently, clutching thick folders and scanning lists of required documents one last time, their anxiety palpable as they await the security guard’s call. With top European Union officials in Ankara»»»
NASA maps quake devastation as Venezuela death toll tops 1,700 - UPI.com
A preliminary NASA satellite assessment estimated that 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed by earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Photo by Henry Chirinos/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- A preliminary satellite assessment by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration estimated that 58,870 building»»»
Vucic, EU ambassadors discuss enlargement policy, Serbia's EU path
BELGRADE, June 30 (Tanjug) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday with the ambassadors of EU member states at a working lunch that marked the conclusion of Cyprus's Council of the EU presidency. "An excellent discussion, during a working lunch, with the ambassadors of EU member states »»»
Record heat to break with violent storms with fresh highs
Hungary’s historic heatwave may exit in a barrage of violent storms, but not before further records fall. After a brutally hot Monday, conditions remain unchanged today — and meteorologists say the all-time national heat record may already have been equalled or narrowly missed within the past few h»»»
Indian passport fees in UAE jump up to 75% from July 1
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, and the Consulate General of India, Dubai, have officially announced the revised fee structure for passport and related services, effective July 1, 2026. The new rates announced on Tuesday will apply uniformly across the Embassy, the Consulate and »»»
Bulgarian MiG-29 Escorts Airbus A320 across Country's Airspace after Unlawful On-board Interference Alert
The Bulgarian Air Force responded to an alert about unlawful interference on board an Airbus A320, relayed by a NATO Combined Air Operations Centre, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. At 1357 hrs local time, the civil aircraft entered Bulgarian airspace from the inte»»»
Sudan army says retakes key town near Chad
Khartoum: The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border, in what appeared to be its biggest battlefield gain in western Darfur since the fall of El-Fasher last year. The Rapid Support Forces, at war with the army since April 2023, consolidated control over m»»»
Amid sanguine expectations, Qatar farmers welcome early signs of bountiful rutab season
Doha, Qatar: Early signs of the domestic rutab (semi-ripe date) season are starting to emerge, as farmers are sanguine over the outlook for a strong harvest this year. The season is one of the most consequential agricultural periods in Qatar and across the Gulf, closely tied to cultural and social »»»
Atletico sign Grimaldo from Leverkusen
Madrid: Atletico Madrid have signed Spain defender Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen, the La Liga side said on Tuesday, for a reported fee of 20 million euros ($23 million). "(Grimaldo) has signed for our club until June 30, 2030," said Atletico in a statement. "A versatile left-back who can»»»
Abdul Ahad Momand, first Afghan in space, dies at 67 in Germany
KABUL: Cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan ‘s first citizen in space, has died at age 67, his family and friends said. A national hero, Momand died from cancer on June 21 in a hospital in Stuttgart, Germany, where he had lived since leaving Afghanistan in 1992 during the civil war. “I am deepl»»»
Sudan army says retakes key town near Chad
KHARTOUM: The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border, in what appeared to be its biggest battlefield gain in western Darfur since the fall of El-Fasher last year. The Rapid Support Forces, at war with the army since April 2023, consolidated control over m»»»
President Appoints Pavel Gaydarov to Anti-Corruption Commission
President Iliana Iotova has appointed Pavel Todorov Gaydarov as a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the presidential press service said on Tuesday. Gaydarov was born on April 1, 1979. In 2003, he graduated in Law from the University of National and World Economy. In 2005, he also obtained a»»»
Venezuela's La Guaira port reopens to deliver earthquake aid, US military says
Venezuela's La Guaira port has resumed operations after repairs and is receiving humanitarian aid for earthquake victims, the US military said Monday. US Southern Command said the USS Fort Lauderdale was delivering critical supplies through the port after twin powerful earthquakes killed more than »»»
Bessent Says Iran Oil Sales Still Limited Despite US Waiver
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that Iran has been unable to sell oil to buyers other than China after the issuance of a waiver because potential purchasers fear possible negative consequences. On Thursday, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said tha»»»
Iran Likely to Hold Talks on US Memorandum With Qatar in Doha – Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will likely conduct talks on July 1 with the Qatari side as a mediator in the dialogue with the United States to discuss the implementation of the Iran-US memorandum and its Article 11, providing for the release of Iran's frozen assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esm»»»
Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill five
Gaza health officials said Israeli strikes killed five people including a child in the Palestinian territory. A ceasefire is in place in the Israel-Hamas war, but it has not ended the violence and progress towards a final deal to end the war has stalled. "Three people were killed and several injure»»»
Israel should not link Hezbollah’s disarmament to peace with Lebanon – Ya Libnan
Share: iLLUSTRATION When the Lebanese Army protects the border, peace has a chance to protect the future A durable peace between Lebanon and Israel would restore Lebanon’s sovereignty, strengthen the Lebanese Army, and create the conditions for Hezbollah’s military role to fade naturally By: The Ed»»»
Trump Administration Seeks Single Database of Foreign Espionage Targets - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US administration wants to create a single list of all foreign intelligence targets in an effort to better coordination between agencies, media reported, citing sources. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) believes the initiative would eliminate cro»»»
Annual Kaaba washing maintains tradition
JEDDAH: Preparations for the annual washing of the Kaaba began on Tuesday with the raising of the curtain covering its door, the first stage of the ceremony. The annual ritual is held on the date corresponding to the 15th of Muharram, 1448 A.H., and is one of the oldest traditions associated with I»»»
Thousands take part in day of anti-migrant protests across South Africa - UPI.com
Zulu community members in Durban participate in a national day of protest on Tuesday demanding the repatriation of undocumented immigrants to their home countries with marches also held in Johannesburg and other major cities. Photo by Stringer/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- Security forces across South Afric»»»
Interior Minister Implicates GERB Leader Borissov in Crash Barriers Scam, GERB Threatens to Sue
Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev stated on Tuesday that two companies supplying crash barriers in Bulgaria appear to be linked to GERB leader Boyko Borissov. He was referring to a recent statement by Prime Minister Radev, who cited a public procurement contract for the purchase of crash»»»
Iraq judiciary seizes over $14m in anti-graft campaign
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s judiciary said on Monday it seized over $14 million from an oil official who was arrested a day earlier, along with others, as part of a government-led anti-corruption campaign.Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council said “initial investigations” into deputy oil minister for distribution af»»»
One killed in fresh Nairobi protests after alleged abductions
NAIROBI: One person was shot dead and two wounded after running battles erupted between locals and police in a Nairobi informal settlement on Tuesday, AFP journalists saw, after the alleged abduction of two activists by security forces. The Kenyan capital was shut down last week by a massive police»»»
Prince Talal Prize names 2025 clean energy winners
RIYADH: The Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development committee has announced the four winning projects for the 2025 prize. The winners will share the $1 million award presented by AGFUND under the theme “Affordable and Clean Energy,” which aligns with the seventh Sustainable Developme»»»
US Economic Hegemony Under Strain as Iran War Exposes Structural Decline
For the US, which is about to celebrate its 250th birthday, the atmosphere this year is far from celebratory. The smoke of the war against Iran has not only impacted the global economy and disrupted international order but has also caused the major pillars of American economic hegemony to shake sim»»»
Etihad Rail's Dubai station could link directly with Dubai Metro
Dubai: Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger journey, officially launching the UAE's national passenger train network and one of the most notable details to emerge isn't about the trains themselves, but about what happens before and after passengers step aboard. The new Dubai station, openi»»»
Iraq discovers billions in cash and gold hidden in plastic water bottles in Tikrit as anti-corruption raids expand
Dubai: Iraqi authorities have reportedly discovered billions of Iraqi dinars in cash and large quantities of gold concealed inside plastic containers at a house in Tikrit, as the country presses ahead with one of its largest anti-corruption crackdowns in recent years. According to Iraqi media repor»»»
Death toll from Ghana's flood climbs to 12
Accra: The death toll from flooding that paralysed Ghana's capital has risen to at least 12, emergency services said on Tuesday, after the government apologised for its handling of the disaster. The floods, triggered by torrential rain that submerged roads and homes across the coastal city of Accra»»»
Military leadership, decision-making process unified: Yemen Army chief
MARIB: Lt. Gen. Sagheer bin Aziz, Yemen’s chief of the General Staff and commander of joint operations, said the country’s military leadership and decision-making process have been unified as part of efforts to bring all military formations under the umbrella of the Ministry of Defense. He said Yem»»»
Qatar Education Minister receives Arab Social Responsibility Award
Cairo: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah Al Khater has been awarded the Arab Woman Excellence Shield for Social Responsibility 2026 in recognition of her leadership and contributions to education and community service at the national, regional and international levels. According »»»
South Africa deploys police, foreigners brace for violence as anti-immigrant protests begin
Shops shuttered, workers stayed home and police fanned out across South Africa on Tuesday as fears mounted that planned anti-immigrant protests would descend into violence. Thousands of foreigners already fled ahead of the unauthorised June 30 "deadline" set by anti-immigrant groups for all migrant»»»
Indonesian court sentences founder of Asian super-app Gojek to 10 years in jail
JAKARTA: An Indonesian court ruled on Tuesday that one of the country’s leading tech entrepreneurs, Nadiem Makarim, was guilty of corruption during his tenure as education minister and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. The Jakarta Corruption Court also fined Nadiem, who served as education minis»»»
Saudi FDI inflows rise 2.4% YoY in Q1
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia reported an increase in foreign direct investment inflows in the first quarter of 2026, rising 2.4 percent year on year to SR26.6 billion ($7.1 billion), according to official data. In its latest FDI Statistics bulletin, the General Authority for Statistics, or GASTAT, added th»»»
Palestinian women in Lebanon find identity and resilience in embroidery
Decades later, Samar Kabouli still fondly recalls gathering with women in her family and sipping cardamom-spiced coffee as they embroidered fabric with colorful threads in traditional Palestinian patterns. Born in Lebanon to Palestinian refugees, Kabouli had never seen her parents' homeland. But mo»»»
Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty scheme draws more than a million applicants
More than one million undocumented migrants in Spain have applied for legal status under a vast regularisation scheme launched in April that grants those eligible the right to live and work in the country. The window to apply for the programme closes Tuesday. More than one million undocumente»»»
Monaco bombing suspect flees to France as police probe attempted murder
Police in Monaco and France launched a manhunt for a suspected bomber on Tuesday after three people were wounded by an explosion in the wealthy principality, including Ukrainian-born oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev. The attack was being investigated as attempted murder, but not being considered terr»»»
Bulgarian, US Special Operations Forces Improve Interoperability during Joint Training Exercise
Personnel from the Special Operations Forces of Bulgaria and the United States enhanced their operational interoperability during a joint exercise hosted by Bulgaria’s Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET»»»
Serena set for remarkable Wimbledon return
London: Serena Williams will return to singles tennis for the first time in four years when the American legend steps onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday, while Iga Swiatek starts her title defence. French Open champion Alexander Zverev also gets his campaign under way, bidding to put his pre»»»
Iran, France Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments over Phone
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot have held a telephone conversation to review recent developments in the region. During the call late on Monday, the two sides reviewed the latest regional and international developments in light of the provisions o»»»
Europe's central bank head defends its recent rate hike to fight inflation
The head of the European Central Bank defended its June 11 rate hike as justified to ward off real inflationary pressures and said it wasn't just a mere "insurance hike." ECB head Christine Lagarde said Monday that without the quarter percentage-point increase, inflation could have lingered above t»»»