Three Indian sailors dead after US hit ship off Oman: Minister
It was the second reported US attack on a merchant vessel with a predominantly Indian crew this week.
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AirAsia X postpones Bahrain flight route due to regional conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Reuters) - Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X said on Thursday it has postponed the launch of its planned service via Bahrain until at least August due to the conflict in the Middle East. AirAsia initially planned to commence the route in June, linking
David Bowie Picks His 12 Favorite David Bowie Songs
Admit it, your list of favorite Bowie songs is full of the big hits. Hell, maybe it’s all hits; there’s no shame in that. Digging deep into the crates will yield many an overlooked surprise, many a subtle sleeper, cut-up classic, and electronic experiment. But if all you’ve got
Woman allegedly stabbed and robbed in Osaka underground shopping complex
Authorities are searching for the men who fled the scene.
Who owns the story? The politicians and businessmen behind Ghana’s media power structure
Ghana’s airwaves hum with voices, but who’s behind them? Beneath the noise lies a shadowy web of ownership, where power, politics and secrecy quietly shape the story.
US official found dead in Myanmar, US State Department says
June 11 - An American official has died in Myanmar's commercial capital of Yangon, according to the U.S. State Department, in an incident that two sources on Thursday said took place at a hotel last month.
BigBang Sets 31-Show Worldwide Stadium Tour for 20th Anniversary
K-pop group BigBang will reunite for a 31-show stadium world tour celebrating the group’s 20th anniversary, marking its first trek since 2017. The group – G-Dragon, Taeyang and Daesung – announced Thursday that the run will begin Aug. 21 at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South
Africa: UN Rights Chief Urges 'Massive Rethink' of U.S. Immigration Policies Ahead of World Cup
[UN News] The UN's top human rights official has called for a 'massive rethink' of US immigration and security policies ahead of the World Cup, warning that racial profiling, surveillance and aggressive enforcement are already affecting teams, officials and supporters.
Africa: Refugee Numbers Drop for First Time in a Decade, but Millions Remain Trapped
[UN News] Global forced displacement has decreased for the first time in a decade, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported on Thursday, though the figure remains unacceptably high and tens of millions of people are still trapped in prolonged exile with little prospect of
Who is Jared Kushner?
The White House envoy has long attracted attention for his links to US politics and his business dealings around the world, but as controversy grows over a property deal in Albania, many are asking: Who is Jared Kushner?
Cameroon army unrest puts Paul Biya on red alert
Unpaid bonuses and family allowance cuts fuel anger in the ranks.
Watch Kenny Loggins, Kevin Bacon Perform ‘Footloose’ on Classroom Instruments
The musicians joined Jimmy Fallon and the Roots for a medley of Loggins' greatest hits on The Tonight Show
Watch: Empty seats and closed borders? FIFA’s high-stakes bet on a divided America
While the football elite rub shoulders in Washington, the game is hitting a physical and metaphorical wall at the US border. International teams, referees and everyday fans find it difficult to see the games which start today. What’s going on there?
We need to make 'Europe more resilient', Eurogroup chief says
Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, speaks to Euronews and Maria Tadeo.
European markets open cautiously ahead of ECB rate decision
The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 as policymakers respond to rising inflation fuelled by higher energy prices linked to the Iran war.
Police fire water cannon at demonstrators as Belfast anti-immigration protests continue
Stephen Ogilvie, the victim of the knife attack in Belfast, sustained severe injuries to his eyes as well as slashes to his face and back and remains in hospital.
Watch Olivia Rodrigo Showcase ‘The Cure’ on ‘Kimmel’
Jimmy Kimmel also offered the singer an opportunity to fulfill her long-held dream of being a babysitter
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.
Plea for calm in Belfast amid violent disorder
MEPs say protests such as those seen this week in Belfast “must remain peaceful and lawful”. The message, from the ECR Group in the European Parliament, comes in the wake of violent disturbances in the Northern Irish city. This follows clashes over consecutive nights between
Chinese and European Youth Invited to Showcase Creativity in International Cartoon and Short Video Contest
Young people across Europe are being invited to share their stories, ideas and creative visions of China-Europe friendship in a major international competition that offers the chance to win an unforgettable trip to China. The Mission of the People's Republic of China to the
China erupts in fury after man accused of killing adopted dogs
The case triggered an online outcry and a running protest.
Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
BANGKOK, June 11 - A Thai court handed out death sentences on Thursday to two ethnic Uyghur men from the northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang for a 2015 bombing in the centre of Bangkok that killed 20 people, according to a court statement.
Pope Leo heads to Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his visit, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
‘Mad Unicorn’ Director Nottapon Boonprakob on Netflix Thai Series ‘The Evil Lawyer’: ‘No System Is Perfect’
Before Nottapon Boonprakob made “The Evil Lawyer,” he had never spent much time thinking about the justice system. That changed the moment he started sitting in on courtroom proceedings – watching judges, lawyers and prosecutors move through rituals that, from the outside, look
Commission updates EU Air Safety List: Air Express Algeria added, air carriers from Kyrgyzstan removed
The Commission published its 48th update of the EU Air Safety List on 8 June. First released in 2006, the EU Air Safety List informs passengers of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union because they do not meet
Stickers, shirts and beer: 2026 World Cup could earn Portugal up to €945 million
Despite not hosting a single match, Portugal could see nearly €1 billion in economic benefits from a World Cup increasingly driven by digital engagement and consumer spending, according to a new study.
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
Newsletter: The bloc’s budget gameplay
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, the European Union is attempting to figure out it's own on-field strategy for combatting finance crunches triggered by energy shocks and shifting geopolitics.
Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.
Why Alibaba, Baidu and BYD are on Pentagon’s list of 'Chinese military companies'
The newly updated index offers a glimpse into how Washington views the relationship between China's commercial sector and military development as geopolitical competition intensifies, say analysts.
Clashes erupt as police use water cannon near Belfast
Police used water cannon during a second night of unrest in Northern Ireland after a Belfast stabbing sparked anti-migrant tensions.
Spain: Pope Leo XIV blesses new Sagrada Familia tower, now world’s tallest church
Pope Leo XIV blesses Sagrada Familia’s new tower in Barcelona, now the world’s tallest church, in a mass marking 100 years since Antoni Gaudí’s death.
Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions
The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.
The EU’s Digital Markets Act: Fines, delayed features and unclear benefits
Apple’s Siri AI delay has turned the DMA from a Brussels bubble debate into a consumer issue. The DMA is meant to ensure a fair market, but what are the measurable benefits for consumers and founders?
Thousands protest demanding Albania's PM Rama resigns
The demonstrations have grown into a broader anti-establishment movement, with protesters accusing both the government and opposition parties of failing to address the country's political and economic challenges.
Thai court sentences 2 Uighurs to death for 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing
The defendants' lawyer said they will appeal the ruling.
EU increases support to contain Ebola outbreak
Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib has announced €16.5 million in additional EU support to stop the Ebola outbreak, after visiting frontline responders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and engaging with the African Union and the Africa Centres for Disease
'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices jump again
Trump, who was in part elected on his promises to tackle inflation, said he had been prepared for the war in Iran to hit stock markets and oil prices.
Scientists discover a hidden cause of aging cells that can be reversed
Researchers discovered that declining levels of phosphatidylcholine may be a major cause of age-related mitochondrial dysfunction and loss of cellular energy. Remarkably, boosting this nutrient restored more youthful mitochondrial performance in aging organisms, suggesting some
South Asia’s water wars hinge as much on data as dams
When India placed the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance last year, attention naturally focused on the diplomatic and legal consequences of the decision. Yet the more consequential question may lie elsewhere: what happens when transparency begins to disappear from one of the
TGI’s Reliance and Wilmar deals show how Asian capital sees Nigeria’s consumer market
Large Asian investors are linking to Nigeria’s TGI Group, confirming a growing trend: the Nigerian consumer is on global radars.
UMNO stresses support for PM Anwar’s unity government despite going solo in Johor, Negeri Sembilan state polls
Barisan Nasional’s move to contest solo in Johor is a “legitimate, mature and constitutional democratic act”, says UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki amid criticism.
European Union and Australia successfully conclude Horizon Europe negotiations
The European Commission and Australia have successfully concluded negotiations on Australia's association to Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship €93.5 billion research and innovation funding programme. Australia will associate to Pillar II of Horizon Europe, which addresses