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Lebanon: UN clears debris in Dibbine after Israeli withdrawal

UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on 5 June to clear debris left by recent fighting.

Smart pipelines: Can AI protect the world’s energy lifelines?

As ageing pipelines face growing risks, the energy industry is increasingly turning to AI and smart monitoring systems to improve their safety and efficiency.

Clash at protest against Kushner linked Albania resort project

Video shows security personnel arguing with demonstrators before pushing one protester to the ground and dragging him away. The incident took place during a rally organised by environmental groups opposing a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

Sri Lanka care home owner in custody after overnight fire kills 12, officials say

Police said initial witness accounts suggested that the fire originated in a storeroom where dozens of mattresses were stacked.

There is no energy transition — only addition, experts say at Baku Energy Week

Grid infrastructure emerged as the forum's defining bottleneck on the last day of Baku Energy Week, as the IGU's chief of staff said that global consumption of oil, gas, coal and renewables is rising simultaneously, directly challenging the conventional narrative.

US eyes stake in Azerbaijan's pipelines as economic ties enter new phase after Trump-brokered deal

Washington wants in on Azerbaijan's pipelines and energy infrastructure, a senior US official said in Baku, as the two countries deepen economic ties following Trump's White House peace deal with Armenia.

Sherpa guide believed dead on Everest found alive after a week

A Sherpa guide missing on Mount Everest for nearly a week was found alive crawling toward base camp and reunited with his family, who had already begun funeral rituals believing he had died.

At least 21 people, mostly foreign nationals, killed in New Delhi hotel fire, police say

Several of those killed were foreigners, mainly from Central Asia and Africa, the Press Trust of India news agency reported, quoting unnamed officials.

SOCAR, TotalEnergies and ADNOC lock in Caspian gas supply deal

Azerbaijan's SOCAR signed a long-term deal with TotalEnergies, ADNOC's investment arm XRG and Turkey's BOTAŞ to export gas from the Absheron offshore field from 2029, bolstering the Southern Gas Corridor that Europe has increasingly relied on in recent years.

Empty stations and cancelled trains as nationwide strike hits Portugal

A general strike in Portugal disrupted transport, schools and hospitals as unions protested labour reforms they say weaken workers' rights.

IRGC says Iran has more 'trump cards' up its sleeve as talks hang by a thread

A senior IRGC general said Iran had not revealed all its military capabilities and was ready for direct confrontation with the US and NATO, as hardliners linked to acting IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi were identified as the force behind Monday's suspension of indirect negotiations with Washington.

Southern energy corridors set to dominate supplies to Europe, global leaders say

The rapid reshape of global energy supply routes and markets is a key focus at the Baku Energy Week 2026.

EU Commission set to slam Italy's fuel duty cuts as energy prices spike

The EU Commission is set to criticise the Italian government's reduction in excise duties on fuels in a report to be published on Wednesday. Rome has been asking for more fiscal flexibility to address the energy crisis, which Brussels deems should be directed at vulnerable families and industries.

From Almaty to the skies: Kazakhstan tests Central Asia's first air taxi

Central Asia's first air taxi test flight has taken place in Kazakhstan, as authorities and private partners work to develop a new urban air mobility network. Commercial trial operations are expected by early 2029, subject to certification and regulatory approval.

‘I felt a vibration’: Resident describes powerful meteor explosion over Massachusetts

A Massachusetts resident described feeling her apartment shake after a meteor exploded high above New England, releasing energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT, according to NASA.

Tehran suspended negotiations via mediators with US, Iranian media says

Iran has suspended all indirect talks with the US and announced it would pursue "complete closure of Strait of Hormuz," accusing Israel of "continuing crimes" in Lebanon and stating that any ceasefire breach on one front breaks the truce in general.

Rescuers search for alternative route to reach two missing in flooded Laos cave

The villagers reportedly entered the cave nearly two weeks ago to look for valuable minerals such as gold before being trapped by a flash flood that blocked their way out.

Arsenal fans pack London streets for victory parade

Arsenal fans packed London's streets as the men's Premier League winners and women's champions celebrated a successful season together.

UK: Cerner Abbas’ iconic chalk giant gets first major makeover

UK conservation teams are restoring the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, one of the country's most recognisable historic landmarks, using 17 tonnes of wet chalk to renew the figure's fading outline.

ECB appoints three Directors General