Dailynews Hungary 31m

Hungary officially begins preparations to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Hungary has officially launched preparations to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). It is an important step in the country’s relationship with European Union institutions and anti-fraud enforcement mechanisms. According to a statement published by Hungary’s Permanent Representation»»»

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Arab News 34m

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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Gulf News 37m

UAE mediates exchange of 370 captives between Russia, Ukraine

The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 185 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to »»»

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The Peninsula 37m

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

Vienna: The State of Qatar has reiterated its strong condemnation of the attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, describing it as a violation of international law, international humanitarian law, and the fundamental principles of nuclear safety and security. Th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

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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Al Awsat 1h

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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Al Awsat 2h

Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: Palestinian Factions Link Gaza Talks Progress to Halt in Assassinations

Israel is stepping up assassinations of Hamas and Islamic Jihad members even as attention turns to Cairo on Saturday for the first meetings on proposals aimed at breaking the deadlock over the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire. Asharq Al-Awsat learned from two Hamas sources and a third source from»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

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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Tanjug 3h

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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Sputnik 3h

Putin's Q&A at SPIEF: Ukraine, Economy Energy and More

Speaking to reporters at the plenary session of Russia's premier economic and business forum on Friday, the president answered all the burning questions. Russia's "International Isolation"?This is a "fairy tale," Putin said, pointing out that the US was the initiator of attempts to isolate Russia, »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

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 3h

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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Gulf News 3h

Dubai Humanitarian airlifts Ebola medical supplies to DR Congo

Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) prepositioned stocks to support efforts to »»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Lebanese Leaders Rebuke Iran as Israel, Hezbollah Trade Attacks

Lebanon's leaders issued pointed calls for Iran to stop interfering in their country's affairs on Friday, as Israel and the Tehran-backed Hezbollah traded attacks after a new truce deal collapsed before it even began. Lebanese state media reported fresh Israeli strikes on around 40 locations in sou»»»

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Arab News 3h

Lebanese president thanks Saudi Arabia for its support in phone call with crown prince

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed regional developments and efforts to promote security and stability during a phone call on Friday. During the conversation, the two leaders reviewed the situation in Lebanon and the wider region, according t»»»

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Arab News 4h

Cybersecurity firm flags ‘sophisticated’ fraud campaign targeting World Cup fans

LONDON: Saudi fans travelling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been urged to stay vigilant against impersonation scams, as cybersecurity firms warned of a surge in fraud targeting supporters ahead of the tournament. Group-IB said on Thursday it uncovered a “massive, sophisticated” fraud campaign tar»»»

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Arab News 4h

IAEA: UAE nuclear plant attack 'serious compromise of nuclear safety'

VIENNA: Last month’s drone attack on the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant was a “serious compromise of nuclear safety, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday, adding any such attack “is unacceptable, a no-go, taboo.” The UAE blamed pro-Iran militants in Iraq for the incide»»»

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UPI 4h

EU leaders gather in Montenegro to consider growing EU to 33 countries - UPI.com

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (C) and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda (L) open the EU-Western Balkans summit on Friday in Tivat, Montenegro. Photo by Boris Pejovic June 5 (UPI) -- French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission Pr»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Lebanon Sentences Activists in Absentia for inciting Israeli Attacks

Lebanon's judiciary has charged two anti-Hezbollah activists in absentia with inciting Israeli attacks against the Iran-backed group and sentenced them to 15 years in prison, a judicial official told AFP on Friday. It is the harshest sentence yet against activists expressing support for Israel, whi»»»

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Sana 5h

Syrian-French Business Council participates in Euro-Arab Economic Summit in Paris

Paris, June 6 (SANA) Members of the Syrian-French Business Council participated in the 2026 Euro-Arab Economic and Banking Summit, held in Paris under the patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron. The event brought together finance ministers, central bank governors and senior representatives o»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Lebanese President, PM Say Iran Using Lebanon as Bargaining Chip in US Talks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told CNN that Iran was using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States. Aoun has repeatedly sought to distance Lebanon from regional conflicts and has said decisions concerning the country's sovereignty and security must be made by the Le»»»

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Sputnik 5h

EU Gambles on Rewriting WWII History to Keep Its Sinking Ship Afloat

Germany—a country that initiated two world wars—is desperately searching for a way to justify its presence in the EU, Israeli expert Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik commenting on an SPD lawmakers’ proposal to add information plaques about Soviet leader Joseph Stalin’s alleged crimes at the Soviet WWII m»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses: NYT

A report by The New York Times said that relentless drone attacks by Hezbollah “exposed cracks in Israel’s defenses,” shocked the Israeli public, and triggered an urgent search for solutions within Israel’s military and political leadership. According to the NYT report, authored by Adam Rasgon and »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

UAE nuclear plant attack 'serious compromise of nuclear safety': IAEA

Vienna: Last month's drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant was a "serious compromise of nuclear safety, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday, adding any such attack "is unacceptable, a no-go, taboo." The United Arab Emirates blamed pro-Iran militants in Ir»»»

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Arab News 6h

India secures new trade gateway through Oman pact as Hormuz crisis deepens

New Delhi: India’s expanding partnership with Oman offers Delhi an alternative route for crucial imports amid supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, experts said on Friday, as a free trade pact between the two countries went into effect earlier this week. Under the India-»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

UAE tightens entry rules from three countries over Ebola

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new visa suspensions and entry restrictions, as precautionary measures against the Ebola virus, effective Saturday, June 6, 2026. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and Federal Authority for Identity and »»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Ukraine and Russia Exchange 185 Prisoners of War Each in Swap

Ukraine and Russia each exchanged 185 service personnel in the latest prisoner of war swap on Friday, officials in both countries said. Most of the Ukrainians brought back were in Russian captivity since 2022, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on X, Reuters reported. Russia also returned one civil»»»

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BNE 6h

Zelenskiy urges faster Patriot deliveries as Europe’s PULR programme weapons funding dries up

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pressed Nato allies to accelerate deliveries of Patriot missile interceptors, as Ukraine’s stocks start to run dangerously low, warning that funding alone will not solve growing shortages as Russia intensifies its missile campaign against Ukrainian cities. Sp»»»

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Arabfinance 6h

PARAGON | ADEER joins Nile Property Expo and BEBA Forum in London Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: PARAGON | ADEER has taken part in the largest economic platform aimed at promoting investment opportunities and strategic partnerships in the Egyptian market, organized by Nile Property Expo and the British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA), as per an emailed press release. Taking »»»

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24 News Agency 7h

Mutual trade between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus increases by 54 percent in 2025 - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev and Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Turchin, who arrived in the country on an official visit, held a bilateral meeting. The Cabinet Chairman noted that his colleague’s visit will be an important step in furthe»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Lebanese and UN troops take positions in Dibbine after Israeli soldiers' withdrawal

U.N. peacekeepers and Lebanese troops were seen Friday at an entrance of the village of Dibbine, near the town of Marjayoun, after Israeli forces withdrew following intense clashes with Hezbollah fighters. The ceasefire agreement calls for Lebanon's armed forces to take control of security zones in»»»

UPI 7h

Volodymyr Zelensky invites Vladimir Putin to face-to-face peace talks - UPI.com

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday proposing they jumpstart 'direct negotiations' to end the war by fixing a date to meet face-to-face. File photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cha»»»

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Al Awsat 7h

Berri Backs Hezbollah Withdrawal South of Litani if Israel Pulls Back

After controversy surrounding the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement announced following US-sponsored talks in Washington on Wednesday, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Friday clarified his position, saying he supports Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in parallel with»»»

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Arab News 7h

‘Upcycling Wonderground’: Diriyah Biennale finds a sustainable encore in children’s hands

DIRIYAH: The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale — enticing with groundbreaking art installations, countless canvases and tapestries, and endless stories — closed last month, but its final act is sure to also leave a sustainable mark in the world. The Studio Youth event “Upcycling Wonderground” trans»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 7h

Zelensky could visit Budapest soon: Hungary–Ukraine relations enter new era

Volodymyr Zelensky could soon make an official visit to Budapest, according to Ukraine’s ambassador to Hungary, in what would mark a significant milestone in the rapidly improving relationship between the two neighbouring countries. Zelensky’s Budapest visit under discussion Speaking to Hungarian m»»»

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Tanjug 7h

Vucic: Serbia is on EU path, that is our strategic goal

TIVAT - Serbia is on the EU path, and that is its strategic goal, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in Tivat, Montenegro, on Friday. Vucic is in Tivat for the EU-Western Balkans Summit. Asked by foreign reporters about his expectations from the summit and whether Serbia was ready to get close»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Boeing 777s now commanded by Emirates' first Emirati female captains

Dubai: Emirates has promoted two Emirati pilots to captain, making aviation history as the airline's first Emirati female captains and marking a significant milestone in the UAE's efforts to empower women in the aviation sector. Nearly two decades after joining Emirates as cadet pilots with dreams »»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire terms – Ya Libnan

Share: File : Hezbollah SG Naim Qassem Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to a full ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks and withdrawing its operatives from the area south of the Litani River in Lebanon, according to a joint statement from the U.S., Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah reje»»»

Ya Libnan 8h

Democrats help Republicans kill Tlaib’s Lebanon war powers measure – Ya Libnan

Share: US Rep Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) file photo The majority of House Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to defeat a Lebanon war powers resolution forced to the House floor by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.). Why it matters: It’s a blow to the anti-war left just one day after the House pass»»»

RT 8h

Israeli strikes kill 8 in Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects ‘shameless surrender’

Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon have injured and killed dozens of civilians, less than 24 hours after West Jerusalem and Beirut agreed to a US-mediated ceasefire proposal. At least eight people were killed and 15 others wounded on Thursday in a series of strikes targeting the towns »»»

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Arab News 8h

Kremlin says Putin has been briefed on Zelensky letter

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ​been informed about an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia news outlet on Friday. “Yes, overnight we already ‌handed over (to ‌Putin) the written ​version. ‌What ⁠came ​from the ⁠media w»»»

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Arab News 8h

Saudi Arabia leading Middle East hotel development boom amid record regional pipeline

RIYADH: The Middle East is accelerating hotel development, ending the first quarter of 2026 with a record pipeline of 717 projects totaling 177,110 rooms, up 12 percent from a year earlier. The figures were contained in a report from Lodging Econometrics, and emphasizes how, driven by ambitious nat»»»

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Ya Libnan 9h

Trump: Lebanese file is somewhat distinct, yet it remains linked to Iran – Ya Libnan

Share: n a statement, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Lebanese file is somewhat distinct, yet it remains linked to Iran; he expressed his belief that developments regarding Lebanon are imminent and that progress has already been achieved. In a separate remark, Trump noted that he has»»»

Arab News 9h

US Senate approves $70 bn for Trump immigration crackdown

WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Friday approved $70 billion in funding for Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration crackdown, handing the president a major victory on one of his signature issues after months of bitter fighting over deportations and border enforcement.The bill, which would fund Immigratio»»»

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Al Manar 9h

AL-Manar correspondents in south Lebanon report Israeli airstrikes on towns of Anqoun, Kfar Fila and Qlaileh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe AL-Manar correspondents in south Lebanon report Israeli airstrikes on towns of Anqoun, Kfar Fila and Qlaileh 05-06-2026 11:49 AM Latest New»»»

Al Awsat 10h

Trump’s ‘Crazy’ Rebuke Undercuts Netanyahu at a Critical Moment

Benjamin Netanyahu has long portrayed himself to the Israeli public as being uniquely adept in dealing with Donald Trump, capable of winning and sustaining the US president's backing. But an acrimonious phone call this week where the president called the prime minister "[expletive] crazy", first le»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Books still matter in a world of endless scrolling

Since I was a young boy, I’ve used reading to transport myself into different worlds, to learn the unimaginable and to understand different views. Books are at the centre of all learning, of all civilisations. These small and portable time machines allow us to pass on knowledge, ideas and creativit»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Netanyahu halts Lebanon ceasefire vote after Hezbollah rejects proposal

Israeli ministers voiced strong opposition to a proposed ceasefire with Lebanon during a security cabinet meeting, though no official vote was held. The pause came after Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem rejected the U.S.-backed proposal, demanding instead a "comprehensive" ceasefire and the comp»»»

Al Manar 10h

Iran’s Rezaei: If enemy advances on Beirut’s suburbs, we’ll turn northern ‘Israel’ into ‘hell’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Rezaei: If enemy advances on Beirut’s suburbs, we’ll turn northern ‘Israel’ into ‘hell’ 05-06-2026 12:03 PM Major General Mohsen Rez»»»

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Al Awsat 10h

Russian Strikes Kill 7 in Ukraine

Russia fired hundreds of drones at Ukraine between late Thursday and early Friday, killing seven people and destroying a factory that produces milk products for children, authorities said. Images published by Ukraine's state emergency service showed the ruins of a building bearing the logo of Ukrai»»»

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