BusinessNorth AmericaWhy Anthropic has edge over OpenAI in IPO raceNicolas MartinThe rivalry between Sam Altman and Dario Amodei is entering a new phase. Both AI bosses are planning public listings and hope to use the money to outpace each other in the race to build superintelligent AI. https://p.d»»»

While Iran and Israel have stopped trading fire against each other, Israeli forces continue to attack Lebanon, a move viewed as a redline by Tehran. Diplomacy is ongoing,&nbs»»»

The extension of Sofia's third metro line to the Slatina and Mladost boroughs is 45% complete, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said Tuesday following an inspection of the construction work at the Geo Milev metro station. He emphasized that the project is progressing well and on schedule and that the six»»»

Dubai: Before moving to the UAE, Aseem Grover and Fawzia Ahmed were building something quietly in Delhi, a cafe that started in the year 2000 with desserts and evolved into a full-fledged dining concept over two decades. For them, it was not a story of sudden success, but of slow, steady growth in »»»

Bakyt Torobaev, the Special Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan for Special Assignments, paid a working visit to Batken region, the office of Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. As part of the visit, he took part in a meeting on the development of a regiona»»»

LONDON: Hundreds of British MPs have publicly called for a full ban on trade and financial deals with illegal Israeli settlements. The 238 MPs, representing more than a third of Parliament, comprise 141 Labour members, 63 Liberal Democrats, two Conservatives, seven independents, seven from Sinn Fei»»»

QUETTA: An acid attack against a woman doctor has sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s medical sector, sparking strikes and a protest Tuesday demanding safety and justice for the victim. A man threw acid at Mahnoor Nasir at her hospital in the southern city of Quetta on Saturday, causing burns to sev»»»

WASHINGTON: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday ‌he ‌was “deeply alarmed” ‌by ⁠the renewed escalation in ⁠violence in the Middle ⁠East. “All ‌attacks ‌must stop immediately. ‌The ‌ceasefires in Lebanon, Iran & ‌Gaza must be fully ⁠respected,” ⁠he said in a post on X.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters intercepted an Israeli “Hermes 450 – Zik” drone in the skies over the Iqlim al-Tuffah region with a surface-to-»»»

TUNIS, June 9, 2026 (TAP) – Interior Minister Khaled Nouri said on Tuesday in Tunis that the state has mobilized the necessary resources and provided institutional support to ensure the success of the national multi-sectoral road safety strategy,...»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Tuesday talks on MOL's acquisition of a Russian majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS were complex as "everyone is defending their own interests", and noted that a deal between the Russian side and the Hun»»»

BELGRADE - Tacno d o o Director General Jovana Joksimovic and Angolan FM Tete Antonio signed on Tuesday in Belgrade a contract on inter-agency cooperation between the Tanjug News Agency and Angola's ANGOP news agency. The contract was exchanged at the Palace of Serbia, during a ceremony also attend»»»

During the election campaign, Péter Magyar pledged to prioritise the creation of high value-added jobs, while gradually sending home guest workers from third countries and favouring Hungary’s domestic labour reserves. Yet employers insist that foreign workers remain indispensable. According to labo»»»

France Tuesday banned far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, the French foreign minister said, slamming him for actively promoting the annexation of the West Bank and the "re-colonization" of Gaza. "Four leaders of settler organizations, and twenty-one violen»»»

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir Putin. A Russian oligarch loyal to the Kremlin may be a surprise choice of messenger for Kyiv, but the former Chelsea owner has a history of acting as go-between since t»»»

The Nigerian army said on June 7 it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in the northeastern part of the country. The operation, according to the army’s statement, wa»»»

Bulgaria's parliamentary Committee on Budget and Finance Tuesday voted, 13-3 with five abstentions, to approve on first reading amendments to the Act on the Collection of Revenues and the Commitment of Expenditures in 2026 until the Passage of the 2026 State Budget Act, the 2026 Public Social Insur»»»

Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov has accused previous administrations of allowing major delays in the modernization of the Bulgarian Armed Forces, saying the Ministry of Defense inherited stalled projects, missed opportunities for domestic industry, and serious problems related to military infrast»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the second Defence Council meeting of 2026. The meeting reviewed updates on key programmes to develop the defence system and enhance efficiency and readi»»»

Greek coastal authorities are increasingly removing umbrellas, sunbeds, and other items left overnight on public beaches in an effort to stop illegal space “reservation” by tourists. In popular coastal regions such as Halkidiki, municipal teams are clearing beaches early in the morning, often using»»»

Three new direct air routes linking Bulgaria with Greece and Hungary have been officially launched as part of WizzAir's expanded summer flight program covering dozens of destinations across Europe. The additions include connections from Sofia to Corfu, as well as from Burgas and Varna to Budapest. »»»

The Central Beach in Sveti Vlas has once again secured the prestigious Blue Flag certification, maintaining its place among the beaches that meet some of the highest environmental and safety standards on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. The internationally recognized eco-label is awarded after an indepe»»»

The parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee has approved the government’s proposal to raise the national debt ceiling to 3.8 billion euros. The measure passed with 13 votes in favor, three against, and five abstentions. During the discussion, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Done»»»

Technip Energies (EPA: TE), a French engineering and technology company and one of the world's leading contractors for LNG infrastructure projects, has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract by Mozambique Rovuma Venture for the Coral »»»

A Ukrainian Sea Baby unmanned surface vessel exploded near Berth 78 in Romania’s Constanța Port on June 5, triggering fresh tensions over the management of security incidents spilling over from the war in Ukraine and exposing apparent shortcomings in communications between Kyiv and Bucharest. Accor»»»

PUNE: A retired software engineer who spent years investing in the stock market lost more than Rs44.3 million ($520,000) after being drawn into an elaborate investment scam run through WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels and fake trading platforms, according to police. The victim, 46-year-old Ujjwal»»»

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has confidentially filed for a US initial public offering, the company said on Monday, joining rivals such as Anthropic in a race towards public markets amid surging investor interest in artificial intelligence. The firm did not disclose terms or timing. ChatGPT maker OpenAI co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met on Tuesday with the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) HE Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi and his accompanying delegation, during his visit to the State »»»

RIYADH: Three Saudi Arabian students have been recognized for making artwork from recycled materials as part of Epson’s ReCreators contest. The competition was launched by the technology company on World Sustainability Day last October, when schools in the Kingdom were invited to take part. The aim»»»

Bulgarian National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova has conferred with US Charge d'Affaires in Sofia H. Martin McDowell, the Parliamentary Press Centre said on Tuesday. The key areas in the Bulgarian-American strategic partnership were discussed at the US-initiated meeting. The sides reaffirmed their»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Waha for Cars, the official distributor of JETOUR in Qatar, has announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at supporting Qatari entrepreneurs and empowering local businesses, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to contributing to Qatar’s economic development and strengthening the»»»

June 8 (UPI) -- A pregnant cat who showed up on an Oklahoma family's porch had one more surprise in store when she gave birth to five kittens -- and adopted a baby bunny. Kathy Price said the pregnant cat showed up on her porch in Vian about two months ago. "I opened the door to bring her some cat »»»

June 8 (UPI) -- A 19-story landmark hotel in Arlington, Texas, was demolished to make way for a new luxury resort, and the implosion took less than a minute. The former Sheraton Arlington was imploded Saturday morning before a crowd of onlookers in the city's Entertainment District. The Sheraton wa»»»

June 8 (UPI) -- Travelers on a Tennessee highway were treated to an unusual show when a truck caught fire, causing its load of fireworks to go off in the roadway. The Chattanooga Fire Department said on social media that crews responded alongside the Tri-Community Fire Department and police on Satu»»»

On Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun shared a segment of his recent CNN interview on social media, issuing a sharp warning to Iran against interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs. Aoun said in the clip that Lebanon seeks good relations with Iran "based on mutual respect not interference." "The peopl»»»

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri only supports a complete and comprehensive ceasefire by land, sea, and air without any conditions, he told the WHYZ media platform. After a ceasefire is reached, Hezbollah and Israel can withdraw in parallel from the area south of the Litani river, he said. Israel and»»»

KABUL: ‌Afghan security officials dispersed a women’s rights protest in the western province of Herat on Tuesday after residents said Taliban ​morality police detained women accused of violating mandatory dress rules. Witnesses said one person was killed, several others were wounded and dozens of p»»»

An Israeli airstrike on the southern city of Tyre before an Israeli military warning on Tuesday killed at least eight people and wounded 32 others. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) had reported the strike not long before Israel's military issued an evacuation warning for the entire city and»»»

DUBAI: Israeli ministers have authorized the military forces to strike Beirut in response to any rocket fire emanating from Lebanon and crosses into the country’s territory, media reports say. Israel’s security cabinet decided Monday morning that any rocket fire from Lebanon that crosses into Israe»»»

MUZAFFARABAD: Shops and businesses shut down, and public transport halted across Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Tuesday after a call for a strike by a recently banned group, known for violent protests. The Joint Awami Action Committee ‘s call follows clashes on Sunday in the city of Rawalakot bet»»»

LONDON: Britain on ​Tuesday announced a package of sanctions targeting what the government said were networks involved in financing, enabling and carrying out settler violence in the occupied West Bank. The sanctions, which were coordinated with Canada, France and Norway, are aimed at disrupting th»»»

Israel's security cabinet has decided that any Hezbollah rocket on Israel will be met with an attack on Beirut's southern suburbs without the need for prior political approval, Israel's Channel 14 reported on Tuesday. An Israeli official meanwhile told Yedioth Ahronoth that the army has been ordere»»»

Rossiya Segodnya media group hosted an international session titled Next-Generation Media: Responding to Global Challenges on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The event brought together participants from Italy, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, the UAE, and»»»

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, following consultations with President Iliana Iotova regarding the new composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Vazrazhdane Deputy Floor Leader Peter Petrov said the party disagrees with the proposed mathematical model for the composition of the CEC, a»»»

Dubai: For decades, India was believed to keep its nuclear warheads and missiles separate during peacetime, a practice seen as consistent with its policy of maintaining a credible minimum deterrent rather than a hair-trigger nuclear posture. Now, a leading global arms watchdog says that may be chan»»»

All pensions granted by the end of 2025 will be increased by 7.8%, Labour and Social Policy Minister Nataliya Efremova, who is also a member of the Supervisory Board of the National Social Security Institute, said on Tuesday ahead of a meeting of the board. The Supervisory Board met to approve the »»»

The General Directorate Border Police (GDBP) has received 125 standard passenger vehicles, 70 off-road vehicles, seven passenger cars, seven minibuses, four buses and 88 cameras. The new equipment was provided under projects with a total value of EUR 10.5 million, Border Police said on Tuesday. “We»»»

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Nithya Raman, a left-wing candidate who ran on a democratic socialist platform will face incumbent Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election in November. Her surprise primary success knocks the Trump-backed Republican candidate Spencer Pr»»»

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, FIFA said Monday, in a decision that prevents him from becoming the first Somali official to referee at the tournament. Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan»»»

The World Cup hasn't started yet, but there are already many disappointed fans. More than a quarter of the countries taking part in the tournament are facing travel»»»