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Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration this week imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other cryptocurrency...


Netanyahu criticized after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would stop plans to...


After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has stopped indirect talks with the United States after Israel ordered its troops to move deeper into Lebanon to...


Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices surged by about $5 a barrel on June 1 as fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies...


UAE Team ADQ strengthens its position in overall standings of Giro d'Italia Women ahead of final stage

ROME, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- What looked set to be a transitional stage turned into another day of bold racing for UAE Team ADQ, whose...


MIDEAST-WEST BANK-HEBRON-DEMONSTRATION-ISRAELI FORCES

(260605) -- HEBRON, June 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians take part in a demonstration to defend their land after it was set on fire...


Latest UAE mediation efforts succeed in exchange of 370 captives between Russia and Ukraine

ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian...


Spain manager de la Fuente emphasises value of team being "family" ahead of FIFA WC

Madrid [Spain], June 5 (ANI): Ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign, Spain national team manager Luis de la Fuente said that the team...


FIFA WC: Iran beat Mali 2-0 in final pre-tournament friendly; to leave for Tijuana

Antalya [Turkiye], June 5 (ANI): Iran will head into their FIFA World Cup base at Tijuana after they defeated Mali 2-0 in a friendly...


Erling Haaland in 'Viking' mode; Norway team's stunning warrior-styled photoshoot ahead of FIFA WC

Oslo [Norway], June 5 (ANI): The Norway national football team, including its superstar striker Erling Haaland, presented themselves...


Breel Embolo given permission to join Switzerland team in US for FIFA WC after delay in visa

Bern [Switzerland], June 5 (ANI): Switzerland striker Breel Embolo has received an approval to enter the United States, confirming...


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Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

Trump administration plans fresh tariffs on key partners

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10 percent or more on imports from dozens of major U.S. trading...

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

Dangote eyes global jet fuel market amid export surplus

LONDON, U.K.: Nigeria's Dangote refinery has built up a significant surplus of jet fuel and is well-positioned to supply markets around...

19 countries and regions benefiting from Laos, China railway

19 countries and regions benefiting from Laos, China railway

When a refrigerated freight train packed with fresh durians and mangosteens arrived at the Chinese rail station of Mohan after journeying...

Solomon sees consumer shifts if energy-driven inflation rises

Solomon sees consumer shifts if energy-driven inflation rises

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said consumers could begin changing their spending habits in the second half...

Czech castle's collection of precious wine goes on display

Czech castle's collection of precious wine goes on display

BECOV NAD TEPLOU, Czech Republic: A collection of wine from the late 19th century, which had been hidden for many years under the floor...

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices surged by about $5 a barrel on June 1 as fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies...

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Ireland set to push ahead with bill to send defense forces abroad

Ireland set to push ahead with bill to send defense forces abroad

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Government plans to move ahead with proposals to remove the triple lock system that controls overseas deployment...

Putin's Q&A with world news agency heads at SPIEF: As it happened

The Russian president fielded questions on Ukraine, strategic partnerships, new weapons systems, the Middle East, and Moscow's relations...

EU pledges 6 bln USD to support Western Balkans' path to membership

By Xinhua writers Zhang Xuan, Nemanja Cabric Western Balkan leaders welcomed the renewed momentum of EU enlargement with varying...

What is behind EU's new migration push?

BRUSSELS, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) is tightening its migration policy by proposing new measures this week to boost...

The EUs strictest-ever migration law wont change anything

Politicians promise immigration control while the economic and demographic forces driving migration remain firmly in place The European...

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Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts
Dublin GP found guilty over anti-vaccine posts

DUBLIN, Ireland: A general practitioner and former member of the Medical Council has been found guilty of professional misconduct because...


China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary
China criticizes Rubio for comments on Tiananmen protest anniversary

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China, on June 4, strongly criticized comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the deadly crackdown...


Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal
Prospects for ending war hit as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire deal

DUBAI/BEIRUT: The Iran-backed Hezbollah group rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on June 4, while Israel said it would not pull its...


Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade
Criminals in Ireland grooming children to work in drug trade

DUBLIN, Ireland: Children as young as seven are being targeted by criminal gangs in parts of Ireland and trained to carry drugs and...


Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown
Washington targets Iranian digital asset firms in crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration this week imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange and three other cryptocurrency...


Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected
Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


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