Libyan Investment Authority discusses with Oman's OQ activation of MoU and transition to practical implementation
Ali Mahmoud Hassan, Chairman and CEO of the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), held a meeting at the LIA’s Tripoli headquarters last Tuesday (2 June) with Ashraf Al-Maamari, Chairman of the OQ Group. The meeting follows the activation of the (1 June) between the LIA and OQ Exploration and Productio»»»
Dubai shoppers can win 12 homes with Dh500 spend in new Summer Surpises campaign
Dubai: Dubai shoppers will soon have the chance to win a home simply by spending Dh500 during this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), as the city launches one of its biggest-ever retail promotions to boost summer shopping and tourism activity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»
Lifeline Hackathon 2026 at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar draws record participation
The Hamad Bin Jassim Center for Computer Science Education, established by the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, a partner university of Qatar Foundation, organized the third annual Lifeline Hackathon, focusing on creating o»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Kfar Rumman in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 00:15, a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army in the town of Al-Qantara in southern Lebanon with a barrage of rockets: statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone targets a Rapid car on Zifta road in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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How QF’s schools have shaped future of their graduates
Doha, Qatar: As the Class of 2026 from Qatar Foundation schools prepare to begin a new chapter in their lives, alumni of Qatar Academy Doha (QAD) are reflecting on how their school experiences shaped their personalities, broadened their perspectives, and guided them toward successful careers. Gradu»»»
Best and Worst: Rama Mourad, UAE-based fashion and travel influencer on travel, books and concerts
DUBAI: The UAE-based fashion and travel influencer on travel, books and concerts. Best TV show/film you’ve ever seen? “Friends.” It’s timeless, comforting, and never gets old no matter how many times I rewatch it. Worst TV show/film you’ve ever seen? Honestly, anything horror. It genuinely haunts m»»»
Sneaker Con Doha welcomes 33,000 visitors in largest Sneaker Con event
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar has concluded the inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Doha, which took place from May 29 to 31, 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), marking a major milestone for the globally renowned franchise. Welcoming more than 33,000 visitors over three days, Snea»»»
EAA celebrates 74 Afghan scholars’ graduation from 27 US host institutions
Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with the support of its strategic partner, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), celebrated the graduation of 74 Afghan students supported through the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP),»»»
WCM-Q professor awarded $9m global Parkinson’s research grant
Doha, Qatar: Prof. Hilal A. Lashuel, professor of neuroscience in neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has been awarded a $9m, three-year research grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) in partnership with The Michael J. Fox Founda»»»
Al Ansari stresses dialogue, diplomacy to reduce tensions
Berlin: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated yesterday in Berlin in a dialogue session on current regional challenges and Qatar’s mediation efforts in addressing international crises. The session wa»»»
South Korea edge El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up
Provo, United States: South Korea kept up their momentum ahead of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Wednesday in their final friendly before the tournament begins next week. Lee Dong-gyeong scored 10 minutes into the second half at their training base in Utah to give South Korea thei»»»
Qatar to empower future tech leaders through high-impact cyber initiative
Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), represented by the National Cyber Security Academy, yesterday announced the opening of registration for the 3rd Summer Cyber Youth Camp 2026. This specialised initiative, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Edu»»»
Canadian Government Endorses Plan to Move Whales from Shuttered Park to US, Spain
Canada's government endorsed a plan Wednesday to move the last remaining captive whales from a shuttered theme park in Ontario to aquariums in the United States and Spain — a plan that could save them from mass euthanasia if the deal goes through. There are 30 belugas and four dolphins left in the »»»
Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador, head of Khakassia discuss cooperation - | 24.KG
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan and the head of Khakassia held a meeting on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Kubanychbek Bokontaev and Valentin Konovalov discussed issues of expanding and intensifying cooperation. According to the head»»»
Iraq Faces Delayed Showdown with Factions Rejecting State Arms Control
Observers in Baghdad say a long-delayed confrontation may be looming with factions that reject the principle of “placing arms under state control,” a move announced by political groups and welcomed by the Iraqi government and the United States. The warnings come as reports suggest the US-backed gov»»»
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulates Kyrgyzstan on UN Security Council election - | 24.KG
President of Kyrgyzstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory telegram to President Sadyr Japarov and the fraternal people of Kyrgyzstan on the occasion of the country’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027-2028. Akorda reported. «This significant event, whic»»»
Cisco Says Networks Are Core to AI, Saudi Arabia Faces Readiness Test
Cisco used its annual Cisco Live 2026 event to present artificial intelligence as a new test for infrastructure, not merely a software wave or a move toward smarter applications. The main message at the event was that as organizations move from chatbots to AI agents capable of carrying out tasks, n»»»
Hezbollah Official Rejects US-Israeli Disarmament Push — Reports
Hezbollah Political Council deputy chief Mahmoud Qomati said US and Israeli efforts would fail and that the resistance against Israeli aggression continues, Tasnim reported. “No party can force the Lebanese resistance to disarm,” Qomati said.He added that the US and Israel have no right to decide t»»»
US House Adopts Resolution to Rein in Trump’s War Powers on Iran — Reports
The US House of Representatives voted 215–208 to adopt a War Powers resolution aimed at reasserting congressional authority over military action against Iran, American media reported. The vote comes more than three months after President Donald Trump launched military aggression against Iran, with »»»
Ukraine pushed Russia back in May for second month running, ISW finds
Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, according to data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Christina Harward, Russia Deputy Team Lead at ISW, says that successful tactical counterattack»»»
Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds
Eleven-year-old Ederson Galicia Alva had just stepped off the plane and into the Miami airport’s dim hallways when federal agents pulled his mother aside for questioning. Again. Panic welled up. His excitement at soon being back at recess with his Florida classmates fell away. Would the government »»»
OTS Head welcomes Kyrgyzstan's election to UN Security Council - | 24.KG
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Kubanychbek Omuraliev, welcomed the election of Kyrgyzstan as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. «This remarkable achievement reflects the international community’s confidence in the Kyrgyz Republic’s constructive eng»»»
Israel, Lebanon Agree to US-Brokered Ceasefire — State Department
Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire following US-led talks on June 2–3, the US State Department said. The ceasefire depends on a halt to Hezbollah fire and the withdrawal of Hezbollah fighters from the South Litani Sector.The sides also agreed to advance pilot zones where the Lebanes»»»
Kyrgyzstan - non-permanent member of UN Security Council. What President said - | 24.KG
For the first time in its history, Kyrgyzstan has been elected a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. The country will be a member of one of the main organs of the international organization for 2027-2028. The decision was made on Wednesday. President Sadyr Japarov thanked UN countries »»»
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
SEOUL: North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff assessed the site as a uranium enrichment plant and said it was closel»»»
Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Gaza: civil defense
GAZA CITY: Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least eight people on Thursday, a spokesman for the civil defense agency in the Palestinian territory told AFP. “At least eight martyrs as a result of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City at dawn,” with seven killed in strikes on residential buildings and one»»»
US military blows up narco-terror vessel in eastern Pacific, kills 2 in latest strike
US military forces carried out a lethal kinetic strike on Wednesday on a vessel operated by what it designated as terrorist organisations engaged in narco-trafficking along known routes in the Eastern Pacific, killing two individuals, US Southern Command (SouthCom) announced Thursday. The operation»»»
US military says it carried out strike in eastern Pacific, killing two people
LOS ANGELES: The US military on Wednesday said it carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific killing two people. The US Southern Command said on X that intelligence had confirmed that the vessel “was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.” Under the Trump administrati»»»
Trump says Iran talks going 'very well', could yield result 'this weekend' — Iran's Araghchi says something else
US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that talks with Iran are going "very well" and could yield results over the coming weekend. "I hear the negotiation itself is going very well actually," Trump told reporters, adding of a potential deal: "It could happen... over the weekend." Get updated»»»
Ukraine strike kills 3 in Russian-occupied Crimea
A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in Crimea, the region's Moscow-installed authorities said Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg where Russia was hosting an economic forum. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of a "real" risk of the Uk»»»
Ukraine drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal as Russia's SPIEF investment forum kicks off
Ukraine hit St Petersburg oil terminals on the morning of June 3 just as Russia’s flagship St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) kicks in a message designed to show that nowhere in Russia is safe from Ukraine’s long-range drones. Ukraine drones flew over the city before diving into oi»»»
Saudi eco-tourism milestone as Al-Urumah Season draws 800,000 visitors
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s flagship eco-tourism initiative, Al-Urumah Season, has concluded its fifth edition after attracting more than 800,000 visitors over six months, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing appetite for nature-based tourism and conservation-focused travel. The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohamme»»»
Iran war live updates: Israel and Lebanon agree to renew cease-fire – Ya Libnan
Share: The State Department on Wednesday announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a cease-fire following two days of high-level meetings held in Washington.Credit…Oliver Contreras/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The U.S.-brokered agreement called for “a complete cessation” of fire from H»»»
UAE weather update: 47°C heat expected with dust and rough sea conditions
Dubai: The UAE is set to experience dusty weather, strong winds and rough sea conditions over the coming days as a weak surface low-pressure system affects the country, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said the weather today would be fair in general, with light to moderate win»»»
Abu Dhabi shuts Galleria Café over repeated food safety violations
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of a café branch on Abu Dhabi Island after inspectors found repeated food safety violations that posed a risk to public health. The authority said it had issued a closure order against Galleria Café »»»
Emir of Qatar, US President discuss regional de-escalation
DOHA: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, received a phone call on Wednesday from US President Donald Trump. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest updates in the Middle East in light of ongoing political and security developments, as well as regio»»»
Brussels urges reforms to boost competitiveness
Macroeconomic imbalances continue to persist in Hungary, particularly in the areas of competitiveness, public finance funding needs and housing prices, according to the European Commission’s spring package for the 2026 European Semester, published on Wednesday. According to the assessment, inflatio»»»
Kyrgyzstan elected non-permanent member of UN Security Council - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has been elected a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the first time in its history. The republic will serve on one of the UN’s principal bodies during the 2027–2028 term. The vote took place on June 3 during a session of the UN General Assembly in New York. »»»
Iran uses Lebanon as leverage in exploiting tension between, US and Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: BY LAURA KELLY AND FILIP TIMOTIJA Iran is using Lebanon as leverage in peace talks with the U.S., exploiting tensions between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in the process. Trump held two expletive-laden calls with Netanyahu earlier this week, dema»»»
NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: After six months of radio silence, NASA’s Maven spacecraft around Mars has been declared dead. The space agency confirmed Wednesday that the mission had ended after more than a decade of observations. “The team really did experience the loss of a loved one with the end of t»»»
Goodbye traffic? Manila-Lucena superhighway set to transform Southern Luzon travel
Manila: Motorists traveling to Quezon province from the Philippine capital Manila could soon see significantly shorter travel times as the long-awaited South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (SLEX TR4) moves closer to completion, marking a major step in one of the country's most important infrastructur»»»
Press Review - Chinese-linked tech company uses AI to predict who might become a dissident
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 3, 2026: The British front pages discuss the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak after the release of shocking police bodycam footage. Next, the Trump administration's appointment of the new director of national intelligence is getting a lot of coverage. Al»»»
The UAE built world-class cultural institutions: What comes next?
Cultural ambition is measured by what a country builds. Cultural strength is defined by who carries it forward. With the launch of Tashyeed, a new phase in the country’s cultural development comes into focus. The focus is no longer only on what has been built, but on how that progress is carried fo»»»
European airport passenger traffic drops for first time since pandemic recovery
BRUSSELS: Passenger traffic across European airports fell in April for the first time since the post-pandemic recovery began five years ago, driven by escalating disruptions and conflicts in the Middle East. The April 2026 air traffic report released by the Brussels-based Airport Council Internatio»»»
EU wants to favour European firms for most sensitive cloud, AI contracts
The EU on Wednesday proposed favouring European companies in public contracts for cloud computing and AI services in the most sensitive sectors as part of a bigger package to cut reliance on foreign firms. EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen insisted that "we are not closing anyone out" but told journali»»»
When will UAE fuel prices start dropping? What global oil experts say
Dubai: After four consecutive months of fuel price increases, many UAE motorists are hoping relief is finally around the corner. There are signs that global oil markets are cooling. Brent crude, the international benchmark, is trading around $97 a barrel, down from the $110-$120 levels seen earlier»»»
Poll: U.S. support for LGBTQ+ issues still lower than one-time peak - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Supporters watch as local politicians and others raise an LGBTQ+ Pride flag in February at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City after the Trump administration had the National Park Service remove it earlier in the week. A Gallup poll released Wednesday shows people in the Unite»»»
Truth or Fake - Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, hints it could stay permanently
In a video posted to his official Tiktok account on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump suggested he may never remove the enormous UFC arena that’s being constructed on the White House lawn for his birthday celebrations. He also compared it to the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, also initially meant»»»