Newspaper - International - June 29, 2026

The crazy rise of tech plutocracy

Capitalism is apparent in the humongous $86bn IPO of SpaceX, a company largely owned by Donald Trump’s friend, Elon Musk — by far the world’s richest man.

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:57am

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Cracks deepen in greenback safe haven

US debt exceeds $36tr and continues to grow faster than the economy.

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:56am

Nuclear renaissance: giving way to small modular reactors

Nuclear energy is increasingly viewed not only as a clean energy source but also as a strategic asset.

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:54am

Visitors flock to Xinjiang desert to experience ancient sand therapy

From June to August, visitors flock to the dunes to participate in a traditional Uygur medical practice — being buried up to their chests in hot sand.

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:51am

Israel strikes Lebanon despite agreement to end hostilities

BEIRUT: Israel renewed its strikes on Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese state media reported, two days after an agreement...

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:48am

Khamenei for legal cases against US, Israel

TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Sunday that legal cases must be pursued in...

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:47am

Europe swelters as heatwave moves east, excess deaths rise

The heat remained intense across central and eastern Europe, with the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland hit hard as temperatures soared and records fell.

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:46am

Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in France

TOMBLAINE: A skydiving plane crashed on Sunday in eastern France, killing all 11 people on board — among them a...

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:46am

Five Arab Israelis killed in car bombs, shootings

JERUSALEM: Car bombs and gun attacks killed five members of Israel’s Arab minority on Sunday, the latest violence...

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:45am

Hasina vows to return to B’desh ‘this year’

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s fugitive former leader Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to her country “this year”,...

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:45am

Migrants in US warned to get legal status or go home

WASHINGTON: Migrants in the United States on temporary protected status should seek permanent residence or leave for...

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:44am

Air strikes kill three in Russia, two in Ukraine

KYIV: Russian strikes killed two people and wounded more than 20 in Ukraine, Kyiv said on Saturday, while Ukrainian...

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Plane crashes into skyscraper in Beijing; pilot dies

BEIJING: A pilot was killed when his small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, with 13 people also...

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

South Korea accuses China, Russia of breaching air defence zone

Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul said Chinese and Russian aircraft had entered and then left Korea Air Defence Identification Zone (KADIZ) over East Sea and South Sea.

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:48am

Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining sensitive information

WASHINGTON: Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton faces an uncertain future and could still end up in...

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Thailand arrests Australian after teenager’s body found in suitcase

BANGKOK: Thai police have arrested an Australian man after the body of a 17-year-old girl was discovered in a...

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

World’s largest particle smasher halts for upgrade to boost hunt for dark matter

“This is a very important moment. From Monday, we will be entering a new phase,” HL-LHC project chief Markus Zerlauth tells reporters.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Thousands ride through Rome as Vespa celebrates 80 years

ROME: An icon of the Italian way of life, the Vespa was celebrating its 80th birthday on Saturday, as thousands of...

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Six Israeli settlers charged with terror offences

Investigation reveals that the settlers had coordinated to enter the village together, masked and carrying flammable substances, tear gas and a knife.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Germany signals return of compulsory military service

If Germany cannot reach its targets through the voluntary system, “we will have to return to conscription”, says conservative MP Thomas Roewe­kamp.

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Prince Harry and family to stay at royal residences on UK visit

LONDON: Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and two children will stay at royal residences during their first family trip...

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Australia to double fine for flouting teen social media ban

SYDNEY: Australia will double the financial penalty on platforms flouting its world-leading social media ban for...

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Bishops call for humane treatment of migrants

NOGALES: More than 100 Catholic bishops, nuns, priests and parishioners joined a procession across the US-Mexico...

Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Moscow library archives 18,000 ‘Russophobic’ books

MOSCOW: A vast state library in Moscow has so far taken 18,000 “Russophobic” books from Russian-controlled ...

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:29am

Prosecutors drop assault charges against disgraced Weinstein

Jessica Mann has accused Weinstein of raping her in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013.

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:29am

Europe paying price for burning fossil fuels: UN

“Until humanity stops burning colossal amounts of coal, oil and gas, extreme heat will keep getting worse,” UN climate chief says.

Updated 26 Jun, 2026 08:05am

France seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

PARIS: France’s navy seized another tanker it said was linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” on Thursday,...

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:29am

Police disperse Kenya group marking 2024 protests

NAIROBI: Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to the streets...

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:29am

‘Master key’ vaccine technique may prevent next pandemic: researchers

CAMBRIDGE: Known by acronyms that need no explanation, viruses like Covid, Sars and Ebola conjure up images of ...

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:29am

Swedish minister breaks ground by bringing baby to EU talks

Says the move has showed it was possible to be both “a present minister and a present mother”.

Updated 26 Jun, 2026 08:18am

World sends rescuers, aid as Venezuela reels from quakes

CARACAS: Offers of rescue support, aid and condolences poured into Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful...

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:29am

President-elect gives Colombian guerillas one month to surrender

“In my administration, there will be no generous offers or unacceptable concessions,” Abelardo de la Espriella says.

Updated 26 Jun, 2026 08:02am

US shuts down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centre

Florida governor says 22,000 people processed or staged for deportation through the site.

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:29am

IBM unveils tech for chips smaller than 1nm

NEW YORK: IBM on Thursday unveiled what it said was the world’s first technology capable of producing chips ...

Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:29am

TV reporter killed by car bomb in Yemen

Al Arabiya says Mukalla’s security authorities had warned Aydah approximately a month ago that his life was under threat, without elaborating.

Updated 26 Jun, 2026 07:52am