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Meta employee monitoring project sparks GDPR concerns

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:55:23 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Meta's effort to train artificial intelligence systems using detailed records of employee computer activity is drawing fresh scrutiny after internal documents suggested the project may capture data from non-U.S. workers, potentially creating new privacy challenges in Europe.

The initiative, known internally as the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), is part of Chief Executive Officer Mark

France becomes first EU nation to fund weight-loss drugs

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:29:38 GMT

PARIS, France: France will begin reimbursing weight-loss medications for severely obese patients from mid-June, becoming the first country in the European Union to offer state-backed coverage for the treatments, Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on May 28.

The move marks a major step in Europe's response to rising obesity rates and growing demand for new anti-obesity drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli

US mulls placing nukes in more NATO countries FT

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:02:48 GMT

Countries neighboring Russia, including the Baltic states, have already shown interest

The US is mulling the deployment of its nuclear weapons to more NATO states in Europe, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources familiar with the discussions. Russia has already said that any NATO nuclear moves toward its borders would not go unanswered.

The potential move comes as Washington seek

Germany fails to win UN Security Council seat for first time ever

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:32 GMT

Berlins defeat comes as calls grow to reform the world body in favor of the Global South

Germany has failed to win a temporary seat on the UN Security Council for the first time, losing a General Assembly vote to Austria and Portugal. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the outcome "a real disappointment," after Berlin had won all six of its previous bids.

Portugal won 134 votes and Aus

Trump confirms attendance at G7 Summit in France this month

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:57:32 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has announced his decision to attend the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit in France, a high-stakes gathering that comes amid intensifying friction between Washington and its traditional allies over the ongoing war in Iran.

Trump confirmed his travel plans via social media on Wednesday, revealing that his departure would follow a unique sport

Has Hungary opened the EU door for Kiev

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:43 GMT

Peter Magyar has lifted a longstanding veto on possible bloc membership for Ukraine, while claiming he has the interest of Hungarian speakers in the country at heart

Hungary has lifted its veto on Ukraine beginning formal accession talks with the EU, following days of hints from Prime Minister Peter Magyar and strategic leaks from Brussels, whose reporters announced the news with much fanfare on

Is Hungary about to give Ukraine the EU green light

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:20:43 GMT

Peter Magyar seems ready to lift Viktor Orbans longstanding veto on potential membership for Kiev

Hungary is on the cusp of lifting its veto on Ukraine beginning formal accession talks with the EU, according to hints from Prime Minister Peter Magyar and strategic leaks from Brussels. But why now? And will he compromise on Hungarian rights?

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EU pushing Armenia to expel Russian Orthodox Church intel service

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:20:03 GMT

Brussels has made severing religious ties with Moscow a condition for integration with the West, according to the SVR

The European Union is pressuring Armenia to expel the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) from the country as a prerequisite to EU integration, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has alleged.

In a statement on Wednesday, the SVR said that EU officials had made severing re

Diana Shnaider jolts Aryna Sabalenka at French Open

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:05:23 GMT

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Diana Shnaider rallied from a set and two breaks down to stun World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals of the French Open on Wednesday in Paris.

Shnaider, the 25th seed from Russia, pulled out a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 win over four-time major winner Sabalenka in 2 hours and 12 minutes. The victory snapped the top-seeded Belarusian's string of six consecutive major s

Sharjah leaves lasting cultural impact at Warsaw International Book Fair

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:09:16 GMT

WARSAW, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) -- Sharjah concluded a landmark participation as the first Arab Guest of Honour in the history of the Warsaw International Book Fair, following four days of cultural programming that brought Emirati and Arab literature, heritage and the arts to audiences across the Polish capital.

The participation reflected the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme

Former Polish envoy returns award to Ukraine in protest

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:17:47 GMT

Zelensky has angered Warsaw by honoring nationalist figures blamed for massacres of Poles

Bartosz Cichocki, who served as Poland's ambassador to Ukraine from 2019 to 2023, has returned a state award granted to him by Vladimir Zelensky, citing Kiev's latest round of honoring nationalist figures who collaborated with Nazi Germany and took part in ethnic cleansings.

The move follows Ukraine's

Ex-Polish envoy returns Ukrainian medal over Zelensky's respect for Nazi collaborator

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:17:47 GMT

Kiev has greatly angered Warsaw by honoring nationalist figures blamed for massacres of Poles

A former Polish Ambassador to Ukraine has returned a state honor awarded him in Kiev, citing Vladimir Zelensky's veneration of Ukrainian nazi-collaborators whose units were responsible for the mass extermination and ethnic cl

Xevyte Establishes European Operations in Poland, Extending Its Global Delivery and Innovation Reach

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:59:52 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 3: Xevyte, a global IT services and digital transformation company, has commenced business operations in Poland effective December 2025, marking its first European base and a milestone in its international growth strategy.

The Poland center will serve as both a delivery hub and an innovation center, supporting enterprises across Europe and globally across cloud

One Killed In Iranian Air Strikes On Kuwait

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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Kuwait says Iranian air attacks have left at least one person dead and several others injured, in addition to forcing the closure of Kuwait International Airport and damaging "vital installations," including diplomatic missions.

The country's Foreign Ministry said in astatementon June 3 that it condemned "the brutal and continuous Ira

US House Approves Measure To End Iran War

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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US House Approves Measure To End Iran War As Rubio Insists Conflict Is Over

The US House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, delivering a bipartisan rebuke to the administration even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted

EU draws India's ire over joint statement with Pakistan

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:05:54 GMT

New Delhi has said it rejects "unwarranted references" on internal matters

India has slammed the European Union (EU) for a joint statement it issued with Pakistan that mentioned Jammu and Kashmir, a deeply sensitive issue for New Delhi.

The document issued by the EU's High Representat

EU draws Indias ire over joint statement with Pakistan

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:05:54 GMT

New Delhi hassaid it rejects unwarranted references on internal matters

India has slammed the European Union (EU) for a joint statement it issued with Pakistan that mentioned Jammu and Kashmir, a deeply sensitive issue for New Delhi.

The document issued by the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas and Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday equated Jammu a

"EU should first prove its impartiality": Iran accuses Kaja Kallas of 'warmongering' to appease US

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:03:20 GMT

Helsinki [Finland], June 2 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in Finland has lambasted the European Union (EU) for its failure to uphold the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), accusing the bloc of adopting a 'malign approach' to satisfy the interests of the US.

In a strongly worded statement shared on social media platform X, the Iranian mission specifically targeted EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, labellin

Wider Europe Briefing: Why The EU Won't Name A Russia Envoy

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:59:12 GMT

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I am drilling down on two issues: Why the EU isnt naming a Russia envoy and the upcoming EU-Moldova summit.

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House of Wisdom explores movement of knowledge across civilisations at Warsaw Book Fair

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:21:29 GMT

WARSAW, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- House of Wisdom (HoW) concluded its participation in the fifth Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 with a cultural and knowledge programme featuring rare scientific manuscripts, intellectual discussions, and institutional engagements that explored how ideas and discoveries have travelled across cultures for centuries.

Participating as part of Sharjah's Guest of Honour delegation, H

Bodour Al Qasimi launches Polish edition of acclaimed book in Warsaw

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:55:28 GMT

WARSAW, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, launched the Polish translation of her book "Let Them Know She Is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha", published by the Polish publishing house Sonia Draga Sp. z o.o., during a special event celebrating storytelling as a bridge between languages, cultures, and memory.

The launch event, held during Sharjah'

Youth leaders at Warsaw Book Fair urge responsible AI use, promote intercultural dialogue

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:10:10 GMT

WARSAW, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- TRENDS Global, in cooperation with the TRENDS Youth Council, organised a panel discussion titled "Shaping Tomorrow: Youth Voices and Global Impact" during the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026.

Held at the TRENDS pavilion, the session brought together young leaders and researchers from Poland and the UAE to discuss public discourse, intercultural dialogue and the role of youth in

Trump: Iran Deal Expected 'Over the Next Week'

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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President Donald Trumptold ABC Newsthat he expects to reach an agreement with Iran to extend the cease-fire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within the next week.

Speaking to ABC News' chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl in a telephone conversation on June 1, Trump said a peace deal could be "even better than a military vic

Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that no sanctions on Iran will be lifted in exchange for Iran agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at a Senate committee hearing on June 2, Rubio said, "That's not been discussed. That's not been offered."

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"Masterclass in selective moral outrage": Iran denounces EU censure of strikes against Kuwait

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:58:11 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 2 (ANI): The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly criticised the European Union (EU) for targeting Tehran after it acted to protect itself against 'US aggression launched from bases in neighbouring countries', describing the bloc's stance as 'hypocritical, reckless and a masterclass in selective moral outrage.'

Defending Tehran's decision to launch strikes on foreign military bases and instal

Aryna Sabalenka ousts Naomi Osaka to reach French Open quarters again

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:05:09 GMT

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No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced to her fourth straight French Open quarterfinal with a 7-5, 6-3 defeat of No. 16 Naomi Osaka of Japan in the first women's night-session match in three years on Friday in Paris.

It was a thorough win for Sabalenka, the 2025 runner-up who is still seeking her first career French Open championship. The Belarus native had 12 aces to Osak

India's seafood exports hit record Rs 73,890 crore in FY26, frozen shrimp drives growth despite US dip

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:32:56 GMT

New Delhi, [India] June 1 (ANI): India's seafood exports reached an all-time high in FY 2025-26, clocking 19,72,018 metric tonnes valued at Rs 73,890.46 crore or USD 8.46 billion, despite challenging global market conditions, the Marine Products Export Development Authority said.

'India exported 19,72,018 MT of seafood valued at Rs 73,890.46 crore during FY 2025-26, registering an all-time high in both volume and

Digital colossus: How India is redefining global tech leadership on frugal blueprint

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:31:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): In the rapidly evolving global technology landscape, India has shattered traditional economic trajectories to emerge as a premier digital superpower, climbing to 5th place globally on the 2026 CHIPS-Combined index, according to the State of India Digital Economy (SIDE) report.

The definitive report revealed a unique phenomenon: a developing nation with lower per capita income succ

Madison Keys, last U.S. woman remaining, bows out of French Open

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:25:16 GMT

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Madison Keys, the last American woman competing in the singles draw of the 2026 French Open, fell to Russia's Diana Shnaider 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 during fourth-round play on Monday in Paris.

The 19th-seeded Keys entered the match 3-0 in her career against No. 25 Shnaider, but was done in by poor serving (four double faults to two aces) and 50 unforced errors against 27

Armenia risks ruin if it follows Ukraines path ex-president

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:04:15 GMT

With a pivotal vote looming, most voters say they have yet to decide who to support

The Armenian government is forcing the country onto the same anti-Russian path taken by Ukraine, former President Robert Kocharyan has warned ahead of upcoming elections.

In Sunday's vote, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party will seek a mandate to pursue closer integration with the

Kallas Urges 'Deeper Talks' About Iran's Missiles, Nuclear Stockpiles

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:31:22 GMT

Any temporary peace agreement between the United States and Iran must be followed by deeper talks about Tehrans nuclear stockpiles, missiles, and other critical issues, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad on June 1, Kallas, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, said she sees a "tenuous diplomatic opening" to extend the curr

Emirati Publishers spotlight UAE publishing market at Warsaw International Book Fair

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:43:51 GMT

WARSAW, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) -- The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), during its participation in the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026, highlighted its pivotal role in empowering the UAE publishing industry and its commitment to reinforcing the position of the United Arab Emirates as an active partner in promoting cultural dialogue and the global book industry.

The Association's participation came as part

Trump Says I Dont Care If Iran Talks Are Over

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:59 GMT

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Faltering diplomatic moves to bring about an agreement between Tehran and Washington have been plunged into further uncertainty after a report by Iranian news agency Tasnim, affiliated to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC),

Trump Denies Report Iran Talks Have Stopped

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:59 GMT

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Trump Denies Report Iran Talks Have Stopped

Following on from his remarks in TV interviews, US President Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social to insist that diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Iran are ongoing.

Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Trump wrote, without elaborating.

The social media post came amid uncertainty

Iran Executes Two Men Over January Anti-Government Protests

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:59 GMT

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Iran says it has executed two men accused of setting fire to a mosque, destroying public property, and blocking streets during nation-wide antigovernment protests that took place in December and January before security forces brutally cracked down on the unrest, killin

Storm exposes Pakistan's fragile utility grid; Lahore plunged into total darkness

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:30:59 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], June 1 (ANI): A severe thunderstorm has exposed the crumbling state of Pakistan's public utilities, battering the power distribution infrastructure across Lahore and adjoining districts, leaving major swathes of the population in complete darkness for hours after nearly 300 feeders of the 11kV (kilovolt) network collapsed, Dawn reported.

The catastrophic failure highlighted the sheer fragility

Kanye West draws record crowd in Trkiye despite EU cancellations

Sun, 31 May 2026 21:06:04 GMT

The US rapper, also known as Ye, claims his Istanbul concert generated $100 million in tourism money as several European shows have been canceled

American artist Kanye West has said his debut concert in Türkiye attracted 118,000 fans, making it the largest stadium performance ever. The show was the first stop on his first European tour since 2014 and came as several planned appearances in EU coun

'Emirates Library' showcases libraries' role in disseminating knowledge

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:34:40 GMT

Sharjah [UAE], May 31 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Library and Information Association (ELIA) is participating in the Warsaw International Book Fair as part of the fair's celebration of the Emirate of Sharjah as Guest of Honour.

The Association's rich cultural and educational programme highlights the role of libraries in promoting community awareness and supporting culture and knowledge, while also showcasing the UAE'

Assam: Health camp at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary serves over 100 forest personnel, villagers

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:34:10 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 31 (ANI): A health camp organised at the premises of the Forest Range office of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district of Assam provided service to 110 participants, including 87 forest staff engaged in the sanctuary and 23 villagers living close to the wildlife habitat.

The camp was organised in collaborative mode by Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary authority, Assam Health and

Meta to pay millions over student mentalhealth crisis Reuters

Sun, 31 May 2026 16:31:49 GMT

Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok have also agreed to settle the bellwether case brought by a Kentucky school district, while denying liability

Meta and the parent companies of Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok have agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle a lawsuit accusing the social media platforms of contributing to mental health problems among students, Reuters has reported. The lawsuit, brought b

Marta Kostyuk stuns 4-time champ Iga Swiatek in Paris

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:55:07 GMT

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Marta Kostyuk advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open for the first time and spoiled four-time champion Iga Swiatek's birthday with a 7-5, 6-1 victory on Sunday in Paris.

The 15th-seeded Ukrainian recorded five aces and took advantage of five double faults by the third-seeded Polish player to extend her winning streak on clay to 16 matches.

Swiatek's

Emirati, Polish writers highlight storytelling's power to connect cultures

Sun, 31 May 2026 13:32:05 GMT

WARSAW, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) -- Sharjah's Guest of Honour programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 highlighted the cultural and creative commonalities between Emirati and Polish literary experiences through discussions on storytelling, memory, history and children's literature.

The Sharjah pavilion hosted a discussion titled "The Art of Storytelling through Narrative Experiences from the UAE and Polan

'Emirates Library' showcases libraries' role in disseminating knowledge

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:52:52 GMT

SHARJAH, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Emirates Library and Information Association (ELIA) is participating in the Warsaw International Book Fair, as part of the fair's celebration of the Emirate of Sharjah as Guest of Honour.

The Association's rich cultural and educational programme highlights the role of libraries in promoting community awareness and supporting culture and knowledge, while also showcasing the UAE

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Sun, 31 May 2026 12:45:09 GMT

(260531) -- WARSAW, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jaan Roose of Estonia walks on a highline stretched between the Palace of Culture and Science and the Varso Tower in Warsaw, Poland on May 31, 2026. Jaan Roose completed the walk on a highline suspended about 180 meters above the ground. The highline measured about 500 meters in length and was only 19 millimeters wide. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)

PublisHer's participation at Warsaw International Book Fair champions women in publishing on global stage

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:39:11 GMT

WARSAW, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) -- PublisHer, the global community working to advance women across the publishing industry, has wrapped up a landmark four-day programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair.

The participation, from 28-31 May was part of Sharjah's Guest of Honour status at this year's Fair, a designation that underscored the emirate's commitment to international cultural exchange and dialogue.

EU member nations to visit Assam on June 8-9

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:33:12 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 31 (ANI): The European Union Ambassador and diplomats from member nations will visit Assam on June 8-9, as per the Assam Chief Minister's Office.

This visit will help launch a roadmap for sustainable livelihoods, innovation, and inclusive economic growth.

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Assam, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the growi

SAA showcases heritage preservation, digital transformation initiatives at Warsaw International Book Fair

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:56:55 GMT

WARSAW, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) delivered a lecture titled "Preserving the past, digitising the future: Sharjah's Heritage Culture Journey" as part of the Emirate of Sharjah's programme as Guest of Honour at the fifth edition of the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026. The lecture highlighted SAA's experience in safeguarding and documenting cultural heritage, as well as its effor

Sultan Al Ameemi, Radek Rak explore future of novel at Warsaw IBF

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:10 GMT

SHARJAH, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) -- Emirati writer and researcher Dr. Sultan Al Ameemi and Polish novelist Radek Rak explored how literature crosses linguistic and cultural boundaries during a discussion hosted at Sharjah's pavilion at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026. The session, part of Sharjah's Guest of Honour programme at the book fair, examined the evolving nature of contemporary fiction, the role of transla

Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in Working Hours

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:33:00 GMT

Average weekly working hours in the European Union stood at 35.9 hours in 2025 for employees aged 20-64, covering both full-time and part-time work in primary jobs. This marks a decline from 36.9 hours a decade earlier, according to Eurostat data.

Within the EU, Greece recorded the highest average working week at 39.6 hours. Bulgaria and Poland followed closely, both at 38.7 hours, while Lithuania registered 38.4

Kalimat gifts portable Arabic library to Arab children in Poland

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:32:16 GMT

SHARJAH, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) -- Kalimat Foundation, in the presence of its Founder and Chairperson, H.H. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, gifted a portable Arabic library to support children from Arab communities in Poland, reinforcing the importance of giving children living abroad access to books in their mother tongue as a way to strengthen reading, language development and cultural connection.

The library was prese

Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova bounced from French Open

Sat, 30 May 2026 18:40:23 GMT

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Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff and sixth-seeded Amanda Anisimova on Saturday became the latest high-seeded players to bow of the French Open tournament.

No. 28-seeded Anastasia Potapova overcame a first-set setback to notch a 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 win over Gauff at Roland Garros.

Benefited by the support of the home crowd, unseeded Frenchwoman Diane Parry posted a 6-3, 4

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh holds talks with Dutch military chief on defence cooperation at Shangri-La Dialogue

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:33:54 GMT

Singapore, May 30 (ANI): Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Saturday held bilateral discussions with the Chief of Defence of the Netherlands, General Onno Eichelsheim, on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, focusing on enhancing defence cooperation between the two countries.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the discussions focused on expanding military exchange programmes and bilatera

Rain brings relief from intense heat in Delhi; IMD issues red, orange warnings across several states

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:01:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Rainfall across several parts of the national capital on Saturday brought relief from the intense heat, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange weather warnings for thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and strong winds in multiple states over the next few hours.

Several areas of Delhi received rain, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures and a chan

Sharjah Arabic Language Academy highlights emirate's efforts to promote Arabic in Warsaw

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:58:32 GMT

WARSAW, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Arabic Language Academy (ALA) in Sharjah organised a cultural seminar titled "Sharjah's Efforts in Supporting and Empowering the Arabic Language" as part of Sharjah's Guest of Honour programme at the 2026 Warsaw International Book Fair.

The seminar brought together professors and researchers from the Universities of Warsaw and Krakow, as well as students of Arabic studies and p

Sharjah Archaeology Authority showcases Emirati treasures at Warsaw Book Fair

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:39:25 GMT

SHARJAH, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) is participating in the fifth edition of the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026, which runs until 31st May at the National Stadium in the Polish capital, Warsaw.

The authority's participation is part of Sharjah's Guest of Honour programme, showcasing the emirate's archaeological heritage and scholarly contributions to the study of human hi

Sharjah deepens global cultural engagement at Warsaw International Book Fair

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:10:28 GMT

WARSAW, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chief Executive Officer of the Sharjah Book Authority, said that Sharjah's participation as Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair marks a new milestone in the cultural project led by the emirate for decades.

He described the participation as a practical translation of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Mem

Merzs party wants elderly Germans to sell homes to pay for care

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:22:32 GMT

A senior CDU lawmaker says homeowners should use housing wealth before receiving state-funded nursing-home support

A senior lawmaker from Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU has proposed requiring Germans to use their homes to pay for elderly care, triggering a political row over social welfare amid the country's mounting fiscal pressures.

The proposal by Albert Stegemann, deputy chairman of th

Bodour Al Qasimi opens Polish edition of 'Folktales Reimagined'

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:28:57 GMT

SHARJAH, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), Founder and Honorary President of the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), inaugurated on Friday the Polish edition of the "Folktales Reimagined" exhibition at the National Library of Poland.

The exhibition, organised by UAEBBY in collaboration with the Polish Section of the Intern

China Sports Weekly (5.24-5.30)

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:45:18 GMT

BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. China's Wang Xiyu reaches French Open last 16 for first time

China's Wang Xiyu advanced to the last 16 of the French Open women's singles for the first time in her career with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva on May 29.

The 25-year-old Wang is the only player from Chin

KAZAKHSTAN-ASTANA-ARMENIA-EU MEMBERSHIP

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:15:19 GMT

(260530) -- ASTANA, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin (1st R) speaks during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, May 29, 2026. The presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia said Friday that Armenia should hold a nationwide referendum as soon as possible on whether to join the European Union (EU) or remain in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Armenia's preparations fo

NATO member blasts irresponsible Baltic threat to Russian exclave

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:51:25 GMT

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys previously urged the US-led bloc to show Moscow that it can neutralize its small fortress of Kaliningrad

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic broke ranks with other NATO members as he slammed Lithuania's foreign minister for his "irresponsible" call to attack the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad.

Milanovic's comments came after Lithuanian Foreign Mini

TRENDS takes part in Warsaw International Book Fair 2026

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:13:17 GMT

WARSAW, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) -- TRENDS Group is participating in the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026 with its knowledge pavilion showcasing the services of its five companies, while strengthening its research partnerships with leading Polish think tanks.

The pavilion features around 450 diverse titles from TRENDS Research & Advisory in strategic studies, public policy, and future studies, as well as speci

India expands defence diplomacy with Netherlands, Australia and EU on sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:49 GMT

Singapore, May 30 (ANI): India on Saturday continued its high-level defence engagements on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh holding separate bilateral meetings with senior counterparts from the Netherlands, Australia and EU.

The discussions underscored India's focus on strengthening defence cooperation, military interoperability, and defence industr

Shnaider beats Sabalenka at French Open to make semi-finals

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:04:24 GMT

Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a firstFrench Opentitle was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

The world number one led by a set and a double-break before exiting the tournament in a blaze of unforced errors, collapsing to a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss in blustery conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Shnaider will face Polish qual

France's "Forward Deterrence" Vis--vis Russia Raises The Risk Of Nuclear War

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:04:35 GMT

France's planned deployment of nuclear-armed Rafale jets armed in the Arctic, Central Europe, and possibly also the Balkans poses a qualitatively new strategic threat to Russia.

The announcement in late April that France and Poland will carry out regular nuclear drills, which analysts reasonably believe are

Kostyuk downs four-time winner Swiatek in latest French Open upset

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:59:48 GMT

Four-time former championIga Swiatekendured a miserable birthday as she was eliminated from theFrench Openfourth round on Sunday by Marta Kostyuk.

The Polish third seed went down 7-5, 6-1 to the 15th seed fromUkraine.

Kostyuk, the Madrid Open winner, moved into the quarter-finals at Roland Garros for the first time in her career.

"I'm still in shock to beat such an unbelievable player who won four tim

The Twilight of the Gods

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:37:38 GMT

Why the world can no longer be conquered

The end of classical conquest

For millennia, power was measured in territory. Empires such as Rome, Persia, or the European colonial powers built their domination through physical expansion, occupation, and the direct administration of conquered peoples. The equation was simple. More territory meant more resources, more population, a

Jets Sign LB Chase Wilson and WR Da'Quan Felton

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Green & White Waive K Lenny Krieg and Waive/Injured LB Kobe King

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The Jets have signed LB Chase Wilson and WR Da'Quan Felton. The club also waived K Lenny Krieg and waived/injured LB Kobe King.

Wilson (6-1, 230) was a tryout player at the Jets' rookie minicamp. As a redshirt senior with West Virginia last season, Wilson totaled 46 tackles (24 solo), 4.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 INTs and 2 PD ov

Beyond Reason Lies the Geopolitics of Impunity

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:12:02 GMT

The United States, China, Russia, Israel, the EU, India, Pakistan and the planet where shame no longer stops threats of war and bombings.

The world is not entering a new orderly Cold War, with clean maps and academic speeches. It is entering a more brutal age, where the great actors have discovered that they can bomb, blockade, sanction, invade, occupy, displace and militarize without paying a co

Hungary, Ukraine reach agreement on rights of ethnic Hungarians: PM

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:45:03 GMT

BUDAPEST, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that Hungary and Ukraine have reached a "historic" agreement to expand the language, educational, and cultural rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine's Transcarpathia region.

In a video message posted on social media, Magyar said the agreement followed weeks of negotiations between Hungarian and Ukrainian experts, with the

EU proposes "technological sovereignty" package to boost digital autonomy

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:45:12 GMT

BRUSSELS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a European "technological sovereignty" package aimed at strengthening capacities in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cloud computing and open source, as part of efforts to boost Europe's digital autonomy and resilience.

In a press release, the Commission said the package includes two legislative proposals, the Cloud and AI Develop

Climate change may shift hailstorms towards Earth's poles - new study

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:30:48 GMT

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Everyone has a storm story - whether it's that time you just escaped a downpour, or the hailstorm that wrote off your car. Even though hailstorms are relatively rare, they cause significant damages. Two new studies shed light on how hail might change as the world warms.

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For over a decade, the European Union (EU) has relied on external partnerships to increase the return of migrants who don't have the right to stay in Europe. It has used a growing web of funding instruments, projects and bilateral arrangements to get countries in Africa and the Middle East to cooperate in its bid to send migra

EU moves to tighten migration policies, establish external return centres

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:58:35 GMT

BRUSSELS, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- European lawmakers and European Union member states reached an agreement on Monday to tighten the bloc's migration policy, allowing member states to establish external centres to which irregular migrants can be transferred.

The new legislation includes a package of measures aimed at accelerating return procedures and permits countries that wish to do so to establish centres outsi

Latvia, Ukraine to deepen cooperation in drone technology, energy security

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:15:07 GMT

RIGA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Latvia and Ukraine agreed on Monday to deepen cooperation in defense technology, energy security and economic development, with the two countries planning to sign a bilateral agreement on drone technologies.

The agreement was announced following talks in Riga between Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs and visiting Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who is on a two-day visit t

Libya reiterates rejection of irregular migrant settlement

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:15:21 GMT

TRIPOLI, June 1 (Xinhua) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Libya's Government of National Unity reaffirmed on Monday its firm adherence to national principles of rejecting irregular migrants' settlement on its territory, stressing at the same time the importance of safeguarding national security and respecting international laws and obligations.

In a press statement, the ministr

EU urges BiH to speed up reforms for EU membership

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:15:05 GMT

SARAJEVO, June 1 (Xinhua) -- European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday urged Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to accelerate key reforms required for European Union (EU) membership, saying the country is only a few steps away from opening accession negotiations and should seize the current momentum for enlargement.

Speaking after talks with members of the BiH Presidency in Sarajevo, Costa called on the count

Roundup: S. Korea's export hits record high in May

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:45:22 GMT

SEOUL, June 1 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's export hit a record monthly high due to soaring demand for locally-made semiconductors, government data showed Monday.

The outbound shipment, which accounts for about half of the export-driven economy, jumped 53.2 percent from a year earlier to 87.75 billion U.S. dollars in May, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources.

It surpassed the previous hi

Romania's national defense ministry releases details on crashed drone

Sun, 31 May 2026 19:15:13 GMT

BUCHAREST, May 31 (Xinhua) -- A specialized team from Romania's Ministry of National Defense said on Sunday the drone that crashed and injured two Romanians was made in Russia, according to a press release by the ministry.

It said that following the incident in Galati County on Friday, a technical investigation concluded that the type of the object was an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and the model was GERAN-2, R

Xinhua Headlines: From factory floors to AI labs, China's youth navigate a job market in transition

Sun, 31 May 2026 03:16:24 GMT

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Yu Ziqi was about to graduate from the Liaoning Institute of Science and Engineering in northeast China's Liaoning Province with a degree in mechatronics when anxiety set in.

She wanted to stay in the province but had no idea which local firms were hiring, until she discovered "Jiulai Liao," a digital platform that allowed her to watch livestreamed human resources sessions, polish her

Economic Watch: From smart factories to embodied robots, int'l visitors experience China's AI boom

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:15:18 GMT

TIANJIN, May 30 (Xinhua) -- In the embodied intelligence exhibition hall, a humanoid robot waved, interacted smoothly with visitors, drawing crowds of onlookers. A German guest, Andrea Rsinger, repeatedly raised her phone to capture the scene.

Rsinger is in China attending the 2026 World Intelligence Expo, held from May 28 to 31 in the northern municipality of Tianjin.

Having worked in the field of digita

Xinhua News | China, EU discuss establishment of trade and investment consultation mechanism: ministry

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:15:10 GMT

China and the European Union (EU) are discussing the establishment of a trade and investment consultation mechanism and will hold related dialogue, the Ministry of Commerce said Saturday. #XinhuaNews

Russia summons ambassador to Armenia over impaired EAEU cooperation

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:45:36 GMT

MOSCOW, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Russia has summoned its ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, for consultations over the Armenian leadership's pivot toward the European Union (EU), the Russian Foreign Ministry said Saturday.

The Russian side believes the Armenian move undermines cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to the release on the ministry's official website.

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Sharjah's theatre legacy highlighted at University of Warsaw cultural session

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:30:47 GMT

SHARJAH, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Emirati academic and artist Dr Habeeb Ghuloom highlighted the contribution of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to the development of theatre in the UAE and the Arab world during a cultural session at the University of Warsaw.

The session, titled "The Pivotal Role of the Emirate of Sharjah in Theatre", was held as p

China, EU discuss establishment of trade and investment consultation mechanism: ministry

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:16:15 GMT

BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- China and the European Union (EU) are discussing the establishment of a trade and investment consultation mechanism and will hold related dialogue, the Ministry of Commerce said Saturday.

China has maintained smooth communication with the EU, a ministry spokesperson said in response to a media inquiry about the European Commission's College of Commissioners orientation debate on EU-Ch

China-CEE media roundtable held in Dunhuang to boost exchanges

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:46:59 GMT

LANZHOU, May 30 (Xinhua) -- A media roundtable of China and Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries was held on Friday in Dunhuang, a city along the ancient Silk Road in northwest China's Gansu Province.

Journalists, experts and scholars from China and 12 CEE countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland and Bulgaria, gathered in the city to discuss the media's role in strengthening exchanges and mutu

EU unveils tech sovereignty package to break free from US, Chinese giants

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:22:15 GMT

(CN) - Responding to fears that Europe has become a "digital colony" of American and Chinese tech giants, the European Commission on Wednesday laid out legislative proposals to foster European-made chips, artificial intelligence and cloud services.

The commission's strategy for "tech sovereignty" is part of a broader appeal b

Players to watch: England'Harry Kane is chasing history

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:53:17 GMT

England fans will be hoping Kane has not peaked too early on the scoring front.

During the 2025/2026 season forBayern Munich,Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across competitions including theChampions League,Bundesliga and DFB Pokal (German Cup).

The last three came in the DFB Pokal final on 23 May in Berlin against Stuttgart, making him only the fourth player after Uwe Seeler, Roland Wohlfarth and Robert L

Players to watch: England's Harry Kane is chasing history

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:53:17 GMT

England fans will be hoping Kane has not peaked too early on the scoring front.

During the 2025/2026 season forBayern Munich,Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across competitions including theChampions League,Bundesliga and DFB Pokal (German Cup).

The last three came in the DFB Pokal final on 23 May in Berlin against Stuttgart, making him only the fourth player after Uwe Seeler, Roland Wohlfarth and Robert L

EU tightens migration rules, eyes strategic enlargement in Balkans

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:31:06 GMT

The agreement, struck on Monday between European lawmakers and member states, comes as Brussels is also looking eastwards with renewed urgency.

At aWestern Balkans summitin Montenegro later this week, EU leaders will seek to show Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro that enlargement is back on the table not as a vague aspiration, but as a strategic priority.

The timing

'Era of deportations has begun': EU approves 'return hubs' with help from far right

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:03:34 GMT

(CN) - With backing from the far right, European Union institutions have agreed to allow migrant "return hubs" to be set up outside the bloc and give police broader powers to enter homes in search of people to deport.

In closed-door talks, EU lawmakers, bureaucrats and diplomats