The Peninsula 27m

Prime Minister, Saudi Foreign Minister discuss regional developments  

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a phone call with HE Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, they reviewed the relations betwe»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Dubai Police warn against wrong-way driving after Majan crash injures motorcyclist

Dubai: Dubai Police has warned motorists and motorcycle riders against driving against the flow of traffic after a serious crash in the Majan area left a motorcyclist injured. The warning follows a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle on an internal road in Majan after the rider travelled i»»»

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Sputnik 31m

Trump Says Iran Naval Blockade Unlikely to Last Until September

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that he considers it unlikely that the naval blockade imposed on Iran will be maintained until early September. "I don’t know. I mean, I think it could be [closed through Labor Day], but I think it’s unlikely. I think that we’ll have it. I think thi»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Death trap opposite a hospital: Questions mount after Delhi fire kills 21

A building that offered shelter to families seeking treatment and hope became the site of a devastating tragedy on Wednesday, raising urgent questions about safety standards, oversight and accountability in one of New Delhi’s busiest medical corridors. The multi-storey guest house in south Delhi’s »»»

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Gulf News 33m

Saudi Arabia introduces flexible working hours in Riyadh business districts to ease Traffic and boost quality of life

Saudi Arabia has launched a flexible working hours initiative across six major business districts in Riyadh, aiming to ease traffic congestion, improve daily mobility and enhance quality of life in the capital. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), in cooperation with the Ministry of Human R»»»

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The Peninsula 34m

Kuwait detains one for filming missile interception, causing road accident

Doha, Qatar: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior arrested a social media user for filming and posting video clips containing footage of air defenses engaging with a number of missiles. The individual was further found to have used his mobile phone to film while driving, which led to a traffic accident»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Central Asia's new financial hub Tamchy SFIT opens its first business centre

The Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory (Tamchy SFIT) has opened its first business centre on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, marking the territory's transition from regulatory framework to operational reality as it prepares to welcome its first resident companies. The 3,850-square-metre fa»»»

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Al Manar 40m

Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting gathering of Israeli soldiers in the outkskirts of Al-Bayyada southern Lebanese border town: Military Media statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting gathering of Israeli soldiers in the outkskirts of Al-Bayyada so»»»

Egypt Independent 42m

PM orders swift completion of timetable for restructuring economic authorities

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly directed, Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, swift completion of a comprehensive timetable for the restructuring of Egypt’s economic authorities, including deadlines for mergers and conversions into public service bodies. The directive came during a meeting on Tuesday with Dep»»»

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Al Manar 42m

Martyrs in Widespread Israeli Raids on Southern Lebanon and South of Beirut

Lebanon witnessed a sharp escalation in Israeli attacks on Wednesday, as a series of drone and warplane strikes targeted multiple areas across the country’s south as well as south of the capital, Beirut, leaving at least 12 people martyred and several others wounded, according to initial reports. T»»»

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Tanjug 43m

Vucic to host Costa on Thursday

BELGRADE - European Council President Antonio Costa will be on a working visit to Serbia on Wednesday and Thursday. He will be hosted by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at the Palace of Serbia on Thursday morning. Vucic and Costa will hold a tete-a-tete meeting at 9 am, the presidential press of»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Kuwait arrests driver for filming air defences intercepting Iranian missiles while driving

Kuwaiti authorities have arrested a social media user who filmed and published videos showing the country's air defence systems engaging Iranian missile attacks while driving, causing a traffic accident in the process, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said that he was detained »»»

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The Peninsula 51m

MOI highlights importance of following tram traffic signs

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) called on motorists and road users to comply with tram traffic signs and signals at all times. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that adhering to these signs and signals reflects awareness of public safety and respect for traffic laws. The Minis»»»

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Al Manar 52m

Dozens of Zionist settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, backed by Israeli occupation forces: Palestinian media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Dozens of Zionist settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, backed by Israeli occupation forces: Palestinian media 03-06-2026 13:21 PM Latest News Urg»»»

Gulf News 57m

Delhi fire tragedy: Hotel with six-room permit operated 25 rooms

New Delhi: As investigators searched for answers after a devastating fire killed at least 21 people at a South Delhi hotel, fresh details emerged on Wednesday suggesting that the property may have been operating far beyond the limits of its official licence, potentially turning the building into a »»»

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Business-review 58m

Signal Iduna and MedLife announces a new generation of health solutions for companies

The partnership between Signal Iduna and MedLife responds to the rapid transformation of the health benefits landscape, where companies are increasingly seeking solutions that combine financial protection, easy access to medical services, and preventive tools tailored to employee profiles. In this »»»

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Middle East Observer 60m

Egypt Boosts Cotton Acreage by 23% Amid High Global Demand

Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture has significantly expanded cotton cultivation this year, increasing planted area by 23% to 311,700 acres nationwide. This strategic move comes as global demand for cotton remains strong. Of the total acreage, 70,584 acres have been earmarked for seed production, ensu»»»

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Middle East Observer 60m

EGX Rises, but Tax Reform and S&P Review Cast a Shadow

Cairo — Egypt’s capital markets are facing two potentially significant tests after the government moved to restore a stamp tax on stock-market transactions and S&P Dow Jones Indices launched a consultation on whether the country should retain its emerging-market status, developments that could infl»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Defence Ministry Plans 10% Reduction in Wage Costs, Minister Says

The Ministry of Defence is expected to reduce its wage expenditure by 10%, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said in Plovdiv on Wednesday. Stoyanov said the measure had been set as a requirement by the Ministry of Finance. He added that the Ministry of Defence plans to eliminate permanently vacant »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Owner of Ukrainian Corporation KYB Currently in Turkiye, MP Rashkov Says

Boyko Rashkov MP of Continue the Change Wednesday said that he had information indicating that Oleg Nevzorov, the owner of the Ukrainian corporation KYB linked to a high-profile illegal construction scheme near the Black Sea city of Varna, is in Turkiye. "The information available to me is that Ole»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi industry ministry chemical clearance requests rise 29% in April

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia processed 778 chemical clearance service requests in April, a monthly increase of 29 percent, as industrial permitting activity rebounded alongside efforts to support manufacturing growth and investment. Jarrah bin Mohammed Al-Jarrah, spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry an»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Vucic: Serbia to continue to actively contribute to IPU's work

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President Tulia Ackson in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss advancement of Serbia's relations with the international organisation and the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening mutual understanding and c»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

37 injured in multi-vehicle pileup in southern France

Paris, France: Thirty-seven people were injured in a massive vehicle pileup triggered by a heavy truck in the southern French city of Antibes on Tuesday. The semi-truck carrying construction equipment tore down a slope without braking at around 2pm (1200 GMT) in the Alpes-Maritimes department, repo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kuwait Airways resumes operations at airport's Terminal 4 after safety review and damage assessment

Kuwait has resumed all Kuwait Airways flights through Terminal 4 (T4) at its international airport after technical teams completed damage assessments and confirmed the facility's operational readiness, the country's General Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday. The authority said the decision»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

New composition of Central Election Commission approved in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) has approved the new composition of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums (CEC) of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to recently adopted legislation, the number of CEC members has been reduced from 12 to 8. The new composition was formed on the basis of »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Earthquake in Tajikistan felt in Kyrgyz Karamyk village - | 24.KG

An earthquake measuring approximately 5 points at the epicenter on the MSK-64 intensity scale was recorded on June 3 at 12:58 p.m., the Institute of Seismology reported. Preliminary data indicate that the earthquake’s epicenter was located in Tajikistan, 55 kilometers southeast of the village of Ka»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli warplanes launch series of airstrikes targeting southern Lebanese towns of Debbin, Zrayriyeh, Erzai and Kawthariyat Al-Rez: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 1h

Iranian Armed Forces and Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: We’ll valiantly defend Islamic Revolution’s values ​ and identity of victorious Iran, we won’t allow the enemy to achieve its evil aims - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Armed Forces and Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: We’ll valiantly defend Islamic Revolution’s values ​ and identity of victorious Iran, we won’»»»

Sana 1h

Oil rises as Middle East tensions persist, gold slips

London, June 3 (SANA) Oil prices rose on Wednesday as renewed tensions in the Middle East fueled concerns over potential supply disruptions, while gold prices edged lower despite continued geopolitical uncertainty. Brent crude futures gained 1.2% to $97.15 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermedia»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

NATO Chief Visits Kyiv After Russian Strikes

NATO chief Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday for an unannounced trip, after a series of large-scale fatal Russian attacks on the Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is expected to meet with Rutte, has been appealing to members of the defense bloc for help protecting Ukraine from Russia»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Carries Out Deadly Strikes Near Beirut, Across Southern Lebanon

Lebanon said an Israeli strike hit a target near Beirut on Wednesday while a medical source told AFP six people were killed as Israel pounded the country's south. The Israeli army, meanwhile, said it intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon, the first such i»»»

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France24 1h

Colombia's presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement

Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer ties with the United States on Tuesday after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. Colombia's hard-»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE strongly condemns terrorist attacks by Iran on Bahrain

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant violation of Bahrain’s sovereignty, a br»»»

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France24 1h

Middle East war live: Iran launches deadly drone attack on Kuwait airport

Kuwait on Wednesday said an Iranian drone and missile attack targeted the country’s international airport and ‌killed at least one person and wounded several others and briefly caused flight suspensions and diversions. The attack comes just hours after Iran and the United States traded missile»»»

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Libya Herald 1h

Economy Ministry introduces new measures to regulate import of grains and raw materials‎ - to stabilise prices and support food security

‎The Ministry of Economy and Trade announced yesterday the start of implementing new measures (No. 289/2026) to regulate the import of grains and raw materials, aimed at limiting imports to actual production units and preventing their importation for the purpose of resale.‎ ‎The measures include re»»»

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France24 1h

Spotlight - France's recognition of its role in 1994 Rwanda genocide marks historic turning point

François Picard is pleased to welcome Juliette Bour, Historian and author of a forthcoming book in French: "Like Men, Women Politicians Complicit in Rwandan Genocide". More than three decades after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, France continues to confront difficult questions about»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Kuwait International Airport partially resumes operation 

Kuwait: Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the resumption of Kuwait Airways flights from Terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport. This comes after the completion of damage assessments by technical teams and relevant authorities, and the imple»»»

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Sputnik 1h

LIVE UPDATES: St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Day 1

The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held on June 3-6 under the theme "Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future." The main plenary session with Russia's President Vladimir Putin is scheduled for June 5. The agenda prioritizes joint ventures, national currency settleme»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

‘If Ebola Comes, We’ll Be Wiped Out’: Fear Grips Camps in DR Congo

Dorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. "If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out as we're packed like sardines," the displaced woman told AFP at the spr»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Tragedy strikes as fire sweeps through Delhi hotel

1/10Emergency crews responded with eight fire engines and battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control. Authorities said more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.AP2/10Local residents rescue a foreign national from a hotel engulfed by fire»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran attack on Kuwait airport kills one; Kuwait condemns strike

The Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement strongly condemning the ongoing Iranian attacks targeting the country, including its main airport. In the statement issued on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Ministry expressed Kuwait's condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest terms,»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ashghal continues beautification works in Umm Slal Ali

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the continued progress in the beautification and development works on Barzan Street 909 in Umm Slal Ali. In a statement, the Authority said the development works cover 2,570 m², with the project reaching approximately 42% completion as par»»»

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France24 1h

The Debate - The Macron method: How to deal with Putin's Russia?

Here's one for free speech absolutists to chew on: What should the French government do when the former head of Russian state television's French-language channel is offered a place of rank on an all-news station with a free-to-air broadcast license and she touts Kremlin propaganda lines with littl»»»

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France24 1h

Live: Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg wounds several, damages infrastructure

Ukrainian drones on Wednesday hit buildings in several districts in Russia’s second city Saint Petersburg, injuring a number of people and damaging infrastructure, the region’s governor said. The attack comes as the city stands host for an economic conference known as the “Russian Davos” and which »»»

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Novinite 1h

Sanctions Evasion Probe: Zlatev’s €8.6M Moscow-Linked Property Deal Triggers Institutional Investigation in Bulgaria

A case involving potential violations of EU sanctions and suspected money laundering has triggered a political and institutional response in Bulgaria, after reports that former Lukoil Bulgaria CEO Valentin Zlatev acquired high-value Russian state-owned properties in Sofia. The “Democratic Bulgaria”»»»

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Novinite 1h

“No F-16 Missiles, No Maternity Cuts, No Pension Reduction”: Bulgaria's PM Rejects Claims His Own Party Made

The National Assembly began Wednesday’s plenary session with a minute of silence in memory of MP Lyuben Dilov Jr., who died the previous day. The proposal was made by GERB lawmaker Toma Bikov, who described it as “the most difficult procedure I have ever carried out.” Parliament Speaker Mihaela Dot»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Urges Diplomacy as Radev Links Middle East Peace to European Security and Energy Prices

Prime Minister Rumen Radev has said that restoring peace in the Middle East would have a direct positive impact on European stability, as he held talks with Lebanon’s Defense Minister Major General Michel Menassa during an official visit to Bulgaria on June 2. According to Radev, ongoing military t»»»

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The Barents Observer 1h

Arkhangelsk launches anti-ship missile in the Barents Sea

The Northern Fleet's newest Yasen-M class submarine has launched an Oniks anti-ship missile in maritime border waters between Norway and Russia. A large area stretching north of the Varanger Peninsula and eastwards into the Barents Sea was temporarily closed to civilian shipping and air traffic whi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Targovishte Bans Linden Blossom Harvesting

Targovishte Mayor Darin Dimitrov Wednesday issued an order prohibiting the harvesting of linden blossoms, the municipal press centre said. Linden blossoms makes a herbal tea that is very popular in Bulgaria and people would harvest the blossoms for own use and for sale. Harvesting now is prohibited»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Prosecutors' Chamber Seeks Acting National Investigation Service Head Proposals

The Prosecutors' Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) decided at a meeting on Wednesday to request that acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova submit proposals for an acting Director of the National Investigation Service (NIS) within three days. The Chamber had been expected to appoint »»»

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