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US business lobby chief rejects more Russia sanctions

Imposing additional sanctions on Russia will not help resolve the Ukraine conflict, American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) President and CEO Robert Agee has said. Speaking on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 (SPIEF 2026) on Thursday, he argued th»»»

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Arab News 45m

France opens ‘war crime’ probe over Israel treatment of flotilla activists

PARIS: France has opened an investigation into an alleged “war crime” and “torture” over Israel’s treatment of French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, a prosecutor’s office said Friday.The probe was opened at the government’s request, the national counterterrorism prosecutor’s »»»

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Arab News 45m

UN Security Council marks 2 years of Houthi detentions, demands immediate release of 73 UN staff

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Friday condemned in the strongest terms the continuing detention of scores of humanitarian workers, UN personnel and civil society representatives by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. It came as the second anniversary of mass arrests in June 2024 approaches with »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance targeted on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 14:00, a newly established artillery bunker belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Odaisseh town with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV]: statement 28 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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UN peacekeeping chief outlines options for post-UNIFIL monitoring force in southern Lebanon

NEW YORK CITY: The head of UN peacekeeping used his final International Day of UN Peacekeepers address to issue an urgent call for the violence in Lebanon to end, as the organization mourned the death of yet another soldier killed while serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon. Jean-Pierre Lacr»»»

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Arab News 1h

Why UN child-rights advocates are alarmed by Afghanistan’s new marriage rules

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has issued one of its strongest condemnations yet of Taliban policies toward girls in Afghanistan, warning that a newly adopted decree effectively legalizes child marriage and violates numerous international human rights obligations. At the»»»

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Arab News 2h

Football fans urge red card for coach who led Israeli club

LONDON: The Israel-Palestine conflict has spread to the most unlikely of arenas — Scottish football. The famously pro-Palestinian fans of the Glasgow club Celtic have reacted angrily to plans to appoint a manager who spent a season in charge of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv. Robbie Keane, a for»»»

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Arab News 2h

US judge lifts Trump curbs on legal immigration processing

WASHINGTON: A US federal judge on Friday threw out a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump’s administration on legal immigration following last year’s shooting of members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant. District Judge John McConnell said the restrictions on processin»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Revived Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Monaco practice

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years on Friday when he outpaced Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to clock the fastest time in second practice for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. The 41-year-old Briton, a three-time winner at the unforgiving Medi»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Migration pact protest marches through Budapest as demonstrators boo PM Magyar, who responds with heart gesture

A demonstration against the European Union’s Migration Pact took place in Budapest on Friday afternoon, with protesters marching from Kodály körönd to Kossuth Square near Parliament. The event brought together supporters of Fidesz and the Our Homeland Movement (Mi Hazánk), while Prime Minister Péte»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Two Dead, Dozen Injured in Major Traffic Accident in Sofia

A serious road traffic accident with 12 injured and two fatalities was reported on Chelopeshko Shose in Sofia at around 19:30 on Friday. The crash reportedly involved a city bus that was making a left turn when it was struck by a passenger car. A third passenger vehicle was also involved in the acc»»»

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Arab News 3h

Deadly attack sinks Turkish fishing boat in Black Sea

ISTANBUL: A Turkish fishing boat came under attack and sank Friday in the Black Sea west of the Russian occupied Crimean Peninsula, leaving one person dead and four wounded, authorities said. The coast guard command said in a statement the attack targeted the Turkish-flagged DURU 67 fishing vessel »»»

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UPI 3h

Paraguayan fans try to resell World Cup tickets after U.S. visa denials - UPI.com

The starting 11 of Paraguay pose for the team picture before a 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifier match between Paraguay and Argentina in Asuncion, Paraguay, in November 2024. File Photo by Juan Pablo Pino/EPA ASUNCION, Paraguay,, June 5 (UPI) -- Some Paraguayan fans have begun to resell »»»

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Arab News 3h

Chwalinska’s childhood dream and discipline drive fairytale French Open run

Maja Chwalinska’s incredible run as the first qualifier to reach a French Open final in the professional era marks the fulfillment of an ambition the Polish 24-year-old has chased with relentless passion and discipline for over a decade. Chwalinska beat Diana Shnaider in Thursday’s semifinal and wi»»»

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Arab News 3h

WHO launches $518m plan to fight Ebola 

DAKAR: The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million, six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for funding and political commitment to halt the spread of an outbreak that is already the fourth-largest on record. The strategy aims to help the Democratic Republic of Congo»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Qatar reiterates condemnation of attack on UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

The State of Qatar has reiterated its strong condemnation of the attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE, describing it as a violation of international law, international humanitarian law, and the fundamental principles of nuclear safety and security, Qatar News Agency reported.»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting on the 4-year-old conflict, saying he sees "no point" in it. Thursday's letter, the first public message Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russia sent tro»»»

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Arab News 3h

Ireland bans 2 extremist Israeli ministers from entering the country, Justice Ministry says

DUBLIN: Ireland on Friday announced that it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, slamming their behavior toward pro-Palestinian activists. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan “has instructed immigration officers »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office

President Donald Trump said Friday he wants his new acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, to further reduce the size of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), an agency that has already undergone major cuts during his second term. Trump said the office has been »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Experts Warn of Rising Childhood Obesity at National Obesity Congress with International Participation

Experts discussed trends in childhood obesity during the Second National Congress on Obesity with international participation which took place in Sofia. The three-day forum is organized by the Bulgarian Association for the Study of Obesity and Associated Diseases (BASORD) with the support of the Eu»»»

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Arab News 4h

Seed banks emerge as backbone of Saudi restoration efforts

RIYADH: Seed banks are emerging as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ecological restoration efforts, safeguarding native plant species and supplying locally adapted seedlings for rehabilitation projects across the Kingdom. The success of these restoration ambitions depends on processes that begin lon»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

The escalating nuclear arms race

The risk of nuclear confrontation was said to have diminished in the post-Cold War period. But today, the logic of nuclear deterrence seems to be making a comeback. This phenomenon deserves our readers’ attention, which is why Al Majalla chose the topic as this week’s cover story. Titled The escala»»»

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UPI 4h

Watch: Idaho man keeps 5 balloons in the air for over a minute - UPI.com

June 5 (UPI) -- An Idaho man kept five balloons in the air for over a minute by himself to break a world record he described as more difficult than juggling. David Rush, who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records titles, took on the record for the longest duration to keep five balloons in»»»

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Arab News 4h

Azka Farmers Market returns for summer showcasing Saudi seasonal produce

JEDDAH: The Azka Farmers Market has returned for a three-day summer edition at Hayy Jameel, bringing together farmers, producers and visitors from across Saudi Arabia in a celebration of seasonal produce, sustainability and community exchange. Held under Art Jameel’s community programs as part of t»»»

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Gulf News 4h

ISS leak prompts astronauts to shelter in Dragon capsule

Astronauts working on the International Space Station briefly sheltered in a docked capsule Friday as Russian colleagues assessed leak repairs, NASA said. Five astronauts had briefly entered the docked Dragon spacecraft as a precautionary measure - the capsule functions as a lifeboat of sorts in th»»»

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UPI 4h

Judge: Trump must restart immigration, asylum processing - UPI.com

A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled that a batch of Trump's immigration policies are illegal. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Friday canceled a batch of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, forcing the administration to begin processing »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Illegal Gold Mining Puts Egypt Investment at Risk

Illegal gold mining in Egypt threatens “investment opportunities and the ability to benefit from the country’s reserves,” as “clashes among illegal prospectors” continue to recur. Businessman Naguib Sawiris said Egypt’s mineral wealth was being continuously wasted because of random and illegal mini»»»

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Gulf News 5h

CBSE extends deadline for Class 12 verification and re-evaluation applications

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for submission of applications for verification and re-evaluation of answers for Class 12 board examinations, giving students additional time to complete the process. In a statement, CBSE said the move has been taken “in the »»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 16:00, a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle with a rocket barrage: statement 26 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 5h

US Destroyers Flee Sea of Oman after Iran Navy’s Warning Shots

Iran’s Army says a number of US warships operating in the Sea of Oman have been forced to withdraw from the area after Iranian naval forces fired warning shots using cruise missiles and advanced drones. In a statement on Friday, Iran’s Army announced that the operation was part of the Islamic Repub»»»

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UPI 5h

Rising costs in Argentina, much of Latin America send retirees to work - UPI.com

Over the past two years, the number of employed Argentines age 65 and older increased 12.7%, said sociologist Candelaria Rueda, a researcher at the Argentina Grande Institute.. Photo by pasja1000/Pixabay BUENOS AIRES, June 5 (UPI) -- Argentine retirees have become one of the groups hardest hit by P»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Islamic Resistance fighters confronted on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 19:15, an “Israeli” Hermes 450 (Zik) drone in the skies over Al-Zahrani area with a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to back off: statement 27 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Awsat 5h

Iraq’s PMF Declares ‘Complete Split’ from Parties, Factions

The head of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces announced the start of implementation of a government order by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who is also commander-in-chief of the armed forces, to form a committee tasked with reorganizing the relationship with armed factions. The move is officially be»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Main Message of Putin’s SPIEF Speech: Tectonic Shift in Global Economic Power is Irreversible

The president’s address at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has garnered the attention of economists, financial and geopolitics analysts the world over. Sputnik queried four of them regarding some of its main points. "The central thesis was the irreversible shi»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Iran Ex-PM Hospitalized After Years Under House Arrest

Iran's former prime minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, who was the focus of a 2009 mass protest movement and has spent the last 15 years under house arrest, has been hospitalized after his health deteriorated, an advisor said on Friday. Mousavi, the last person to serve as Iran's premier before the post»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Putin Rejects Zelenskyy’s Offer to Meet, Saying He Sees ‘No Point’ in It

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting on the 4-year-old conflict, saying he sees “no point” in it. Thursday's letter, the first public message Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russia sent tro»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Samsung to invest up to $4 billion in Vietnam chip-testing plant

Vietnam: Samsung plans to invest up to $4 billion in a Vietnam chip-testing plant, according to company documents obtained by AFP on Friday, as the South Korean giant ramps up spending on semiconductors to meet demand driven by artificial intelligence. Spanning nearly 266,000 square metres in an in»»»

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RT 6h

EU pledges €50 million to Armenian leader ahead of parliamentary election

The EU is preparing a €50 million ($58 million) support package for Armenia as Brussels moves to shore up Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan days before a critical parliamentary election, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said. The figure, however, accounts for roughly 1% of Armeni»»»

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TAP 6h

Tunindex closes Fridays session up 0.12%

Tunis, June 5 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Friday's session up 0.12% to 18,435.95 points with a high traded volume of TND 15.2 million, broker Tunisie Valeurs said. ASTREE shares were the best performers after rising by 4.5% to TND 79.500. ASSURANCES...»»»

TAP 6h

Inflation rate stabilises at 5.5% in May 2026 (INS)

Tunis, June 5 (TAP) - The inflation rate stabilised at 5.5% in May 2026, according to the Consumer Price Index for May 2026, published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). This rate is explained primarily, on the one hand, by...»»»

UPI 6h

NASA sends ISS crew to 'safe haven' because of leaks - UPI.com

Five astronauts at the International Space Station went into a "safe haven" for a short time Friday while Russian cosmonauts prepared to work on a leak. File Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- NASA briefly moved five of the seven crew members aboard the International Spa»»»

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Tanjug 6h

Vucic: Serbia absolutely in favour of Macron-Merz proposal of gradual EU integration

TIVAT - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday a discussion he had attended at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, had been very good, open and sincere, and noted that Serbia was absolutely in favour of a proposal made by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chance»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Dubai traffic alert: RTA announces diversions from June 6

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has introduced new traffic diversions in the Za’abeel area as part of ongoing development works at Trade Centre Roundabout, aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing road safety. The changes will come into effect on Saturday, June 6, and motorist»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Parisians Will to Get a New Chance of Seine Swimming

Swimmers will for the second year be able to cool off at designated points along the Seine River in Paris this summer, authorities said Friday, as well as along the Marne River in the suburbs. In Paris, the swimming season was to open at three official bathing sites on July 4, the mayor's office sa»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Lamine Yamal named La Liga Player of the Season after title-winning campaign

Madrid: Lamine Yamal has been named La Liga's Player of the Season for 2025-26 after playing a leading role in FC Barcelona's successful title defense. The award, announced by the league on Friday, caps a remarkable campaign for the 18-year-old, who enjoyed the most productive season of his career.»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

UK PM Says Russia Could Attack NATO Within Four Years

Russia could attack a NATO country within four years according to western intelligence assessments, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Friday. He made the comments as he pledged his government would publish a long-delayed defense investment plan before next month's NATO summit. "It is our int»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

France Opens ‘War Crime’ Probe Over Israel Treatment of Gaza Flotilla Activists

France has opened an investigation into an alleged "war crime" and "torture" over Israel's treatment of French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, a prosecutor's office said Friday. The probe was opened at the government's request, the national counterterrorism prosecutor's office»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

When Hafez al-Assad Opened Lebanon’s Gate to Tehran

One week after the Iranian Revolution declared victory on February 11, 1979, two photographs emerged from Tehran that, in retrospect, help explain many of the storms that would later sweep the Middle East, from Iran’s expanding regional influence to what the author calls “Sinwar’s Flood." In the fi»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Canada sees surprise jobs hike, unemployment rate drops

Montreal, Canada: Canada's unemployment rate dropped to 6.6 percent in May on an unexpected spike in hirings across multiple sectors, partially offsetting job losses earlier in the year, government data showed Friday. The G7 economy gained 88,000 jobs in May, Statistics Canada reported -- far excee»»»

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Arab News 7h

Iranian-American journalist jailed in Tehran pleas for US help

WASHINGTON: An Iranian-American journalist sentenced to 10 years in a notorious Tehran prison called on Washington to provide medical help for him and other US detainees, CBS News reported Friday. Reza Valizadeh, who holds both Iranian and US citizenship and worked for US-funded Persian-language Ra»»»

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