Arab News 1h

Cuba ex-President Raúl Castro makes first appearance since US charges to celebrate birthday

HAVANA: Raúl Castro, Cuba’s low-profile former president and revolutionary guerrilla, appeared in public for the first time since being indicted by the United States for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft, official video released Saturday showed. Castro’s celebration of h»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Central Bank and the Dollar struggle

by Maye Sadek In its effort to get out of its economic crisis, reflected in the insufficiency of the inflows of foreign currencies, Egypt held this week a new economic conference aiming to attract Arab investors. A two-day conference, dubbed as “Matrouh, The Future of Investment,” started last Satu»»»

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Gulf News 2h

100 days of war: What happened to Trump's Iran goals and what lies ahead?

DUBAI: One hundred days after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, the Middle East remains caught between war and peace. The conflict has killed senior Iranian leaders, disrupted one of the world’s most important energy routes and drawn the region into its most dangerous »»»

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BBC 4h

Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race

Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIone WellsPeru BBCBus driver Toño says a criminal gang shot him in the legs and body after demanding money. "If you don't meet our demands, we will kill your drivers." This mes»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

How Did Tehran Enter the Palestinian Arena?

A compelling story is often enough to send a journalist in search of the man who carries it. The search becomes even more urgent when that man carries two. That was the case many years ago when I set out to find Anis Naccache. As a young Lebanese activist, Naccache joined Fatah’s student battalion »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QRCS’s Eid sacrifice campaign reaches over 247,000 beneficiaries in 14 nations

QNA Doha The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), through its Eid Al Adha Sacrifice Campaign 1447 AH, reached 247,344 beneficiaries in Qatar and 13 countries across Asia and Africa: Palestine (Gaza), Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Niger, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uganda, The Gambia, an»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QNL launches 2nd cycle of ‘Keys to Palestine’ initiative

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched the second cycle of “Keys to Palestine,” its community-driven digital initiative dedicated to preserving the lived experiences and collective memory of Palestinians. The launch was marked by an event titled “Keys to Palestine: Memo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

FFHQ celebrates 13 years of fitness, wellness & community spirit in Qatar

Darlene Regis The Filipino Fitness & Health in Qatar (FFHQ) celebrated its 13th anniversary with a vibrant community gathering that brought together hundreds of fitness enthusiasts, community leaders and expatriates from various nationalities across Qatar. Held on June 5 at the Arab International A»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

IAM Filipina to celebrate Philippine IndependenceDay 2026 in Qatar

Darlene Regis IAM Filipina has announced its “Pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Kalayaan 2026,” a Philippine Independence Day celebration that will bring together Filipinos in Qatar under the theme, “Roots and Horizons: Our Shared Heritage, Our Collective Future.” Set for June 19, 2026, from 6:30 pm at the Sh»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Mossad Deputy Chief Ousted after “Iran Regime Change Failure”

The Mossad’s new director, Roman Gofman, announced on Saturday that the deputy director, A., was let go after 22 years of service to the organization. “The head of the Mossad wished to express his deep appreciation to A. for his 22 years of operational service in the Mossad and his significant cont»»»

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Arab News 6h

Analysis: What happens next in Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire with Israel?

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Presidential Palace was awaiting the response of Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a close Hezbollah ally, to the ceasefire framework outlined in Thursday’s joint Lebanese-Israeli declaration issued after a new round of US-mediated negotiations. Berri’s reaction was mixed, backing s»»»

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BNE 7h

Russia goes on the offensive against Armenian PM Pashinyan

Days before Armenia’s parliamentary elections on June 7, Russia is carrying out a full-scale offensive and campaign of pressure against the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which has the strongest chances of winning.  Not only President Vladimir Putin, but also the leaders of the »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Qatar National Library launches second cycle of "Keys to Palestine" initiative

Doha: Qatar National Library has launched the second cycle of "Keys to Palestine," its community-driven digital initiative dedicated to preserving the lived experiences and collective memory of Palestinians. The launch was marked by an event titled "Keys to Palestine: Memory, Stories, and Documenta»»»

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Arab News 8h

Pope Leo urges leaders to listen to the world’s cries for peace

MADIRD: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday hailed Spain, whose government has opposed wars in Gaza, Iran, and Ukraine, for its “commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples” during a state visit. “I express my gratitude to your country for its faithful adherence to international law and multilateralism, »»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

M&P Group expands global reach through new strategic partnerships at Cairo forum

M&P Group, a public affairs and strategic communications firm, has expanded its international footprint through a series of strategic partnerships announced during the seventh edition of the Mosaic International Forum for Strategic Affairs – Middle East and Africa Edition, held in Cairo. Organised »»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Egypt condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait and Bahrain as US-Iran deadlock persists over $24bn

Egypt strongly condemned an Iranian attack targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, describing it as a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf and the wider region. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attack a blatant viola»»»

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France24 8h

Albanians protest Jared Kushner-backed resort plan on nature reserve

Protesters on Saturday gathered at the Vjosa-Narta lagoon, a nature reserve on the Albanian coast, to denounce a plan by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to build a ​luxury resort inan ‌environmentally sensitive area. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has insisted that "top" ex»»»

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Arab News 9h

Israeli strike in Gaza kills 7 people, including 2 women

CAIRO: An Israeli ​strike killed at least seven Palestinians, including two women, in Gaza on Saturday, health officials said, as mediators restarted talks in Cairo with Hamas and other factions over safeguarding a strained ceasefire agreement. Medics said seven people were killed and 15 others, in»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

QRCS's Eid Al-Adha Sacrifice campaign reaches over 247,000 beneficiaries in 14 Nations

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), through its Eid Al-Adha Sacrifice Campaign 1447 AH, reached 247,344 beneficiaries in Qatar and 13 nations across Asia and Africa: Palestine/Gaza, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Niger, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uganda, The Gambia, an»»»

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RT 9h

The EU’s ‘strictest-ever migration law’ won’t change anything

The European Union’s new migration rules, agreed upon in principle by lawmakers and state representatives, will allow EU countries to transfer rejected asylum seekers to third countries if they cannot be returned to their countries of origin. They also introduce stricter rules for dealing with ille»»»

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Jordan Times 9h

Minister of Investment engages UK business leaders to promote investment opportunities in Jordan

AMMAN — Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh held a series of economic meetings with business and trade representatives in London to promote investment in Jordan, strengthen partnerships and attract qualitative investments.Abu Ghazaleh participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by British Exp»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Egypt steps up preparations to host OECD MENA ministerial meeting

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has held talks with Luca Sabbatucci, Italy’s Permanent Representative to international organisations in Paris, and Esen Altuğ, Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as Egy»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Union of Arab Banks names Qatar's Finance Minister “Personality of the Year 2026”

PARIS: The Union of Arab Banks has selected the Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, as the recipient of the “Leadership Visionary- Personality of the Year 2026” award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of financial policies and the enhancement of the e»»»

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TAP 11h

Torrential rain In January generated both positive and negative repercussions on national economy (IACE)

Tunis, June 6 (TAP)- "The torrential rain which battered Tunisia on January 19-21 generated both positive and negative repercussions on the national economy," reads a note released recently by the Arab Institute of Business Leaders. According to...»»»

Arab News 11h

Outgoing Mossad chief oversaw expansion of covert operations against Iran and Hezbollah, report says

LONDON: Outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea transformed Israel’s spy agency into a force capable of influencing conflicts across multiple fronts in the Middle East, according to a wide-ranging report published by the Jerusalem Post as he concluded his five-year tenure. The report, published on Satur»»»

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UPI 11h

Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait after U.S. hits surveillance radar sites - UPI.com

Iran fired upon Kuwait and Bahrain after the United States attacked surveillance sites in Iran Friday. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- The United States said it intercepted several Iranian ballistic missiles and drones shot toward the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian G»»»

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Arab News 12h

Lebanon inaugurates Rene Mouawad Airport as its second international airport

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s government on Saturday inaugurated the country’s second international airport, which is expected to open to the public within weeks. A jet carrying Prime Minister Nawaf Salam landed at Rene Mouawad Airport, where he led the ceremony at the facility in Lebanon’s northwest, close to»»»

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Middle East Observer 12h

Commercial movement after opening the new Suez Canal

The new Suez Canal will enhance the commercial movement especially in the Canal cities, Angy Essam will explain the effect of the new Suez Canal on the commercial sector Most of the investors and experts regard the new Suez Canal as a step on the right track toward achieving the targeted economic d»»»

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Arab News 12h

Saudi Arabia showcases culinary, linguistic works at global fair

RIYADH: The Culinary Arts Commission is showcasing Saudi gastronomic heritage at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair through publications highlighting culinary arts as part of the Kingdom’s cultural identity. Among the featured works is “Sufra: Saudi Feast,” published»»»

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Al Awsat 12h

Egyptian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Syria Nominates New Ambassador Instead of Al-Ahmad, Approval Under Way

The crisis surrounding Syria's nomination of Mohammad Taha Al-Ahmad as its ambassador to Egypt, first revealed in an Asharq Al-Awsat report published on June 1, appears to be heading toward a resolution. An Egyptian official source told Asharq Al-Awsat that Cairo has received the name of a new nomi»»»

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Arab News 13h

India’s viral Gen-Z ‘cockroach party’ takes online movement to Delhi streets

NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s viral cockroach-themed youth movement staged their first protest in New Delhi on Saturday, after gaining massive online support among young Indians and weeks of dominating social media feeds and news headlines. The Cockroach Janta Party, an online movement that star»»»

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Arab News 13h

GCC chief emphasizes youth role in achieving national visions

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said Gulf youth are a key pillar in building the future of GCC states and achieving their national visions, the Saudi Press Agency reported. On Gulf Youth Day, observed annually on June 6, Albudaiwi highlighted the contributions of »»»

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Al Awsat 13h

Pope Urges Leaders to Temper Divisions at Start of Spain Trip

Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to avoid dividing their electorates with "sterile simplifications" to gain popularity and called on them to listen to the world's cries for peace, in a forceful speech opening a week-long tour of Spain. "Today, the temptation to gain popularity by fanning t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

President Calls for Justice for Thracian Bulgarians at Memorial Gathering

President Iliana Iotova expressed hope that justice will one day be achieved for the Thracian Bulgarians in an address delivered Saturday at the National Youth Thracian Gathering at Ilieva Niva. The event marked the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Ilieva Niva Memorial Complex and the 113th a»»»

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Arab News 14h

Wrth opens doors to traditional Najdi craftsmanship

RIYADH: In traditional Najdi homes, doors were never merely entrances; they reflected the identity of a household, showcased the artistic taste of its owners, and carried the signature of craftsmen who spent countless hours transforming wood into intricate works of art designed to endure for genera»»»

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Ya Libnan 14h

Aoun: Hezbollah’s chief does not represent the Lebanese people – Ya Libnan

Share: File photo of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun Commenting on the speech by Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in which he rejected the. ceasefire deal between Lebanon and Israel, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told CNN on Friday that Qassem does not represent the Lebanese people and that the Lebanese»»»

Al Manar 15h

Yediot Ahronoth: Netanyahu Desperately Invoked Beaufort Castle Amid Setbacks in Northern Front

An article in the Hebrew newspaper Yediot Aharonot by writer Hen Artzi said that “the Prime Minister, in an attempt to repair public opinion amid the faltering operation in the north, has desperately invoked Beaufort Castle to manufacture a sense of national pride.” The article, published on Saturd»»»

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Al Manar 15h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 07:30, a Merkava tank at the newly established Blat site with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 07:30, a Merkava tank at the newly established Blat site with an Ababil »»»

Al Awsat 15h

Araghchi Urges Lebanon President to Save Country From 'Real Foe'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to save Lebanon from its "real foe," Israel, a day after Aoun called on Tehran to stop interfering in his country's affairs. "Based on Mr. Aoun's comments, one would think it's Iran that has occupied one-fifth »»»

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Al Awsat 15h

Lebanon Launches Rehabilitation of its Second Airport

Lebanon launched the rehabilitation of its second airport on Saturday, in preparation for an opening within months, at a time when the country faces constant fighting between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon currently has one international airport, in Beirut next to the capital's southern suburbs, a H»»»

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Gulf News 16h

UAE: Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait violate sovereignty and stability

Dubai: The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting both Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones, reaffirming its support for the two Gulf nations amid one of the most serious regional security escalations in recent years. In two separate statements issued on Saturday,»»»

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Naharnet 16h

Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting

Samira Bou Saab had hoped to see the execution of the man who was sentenced to death for killing her son. Instead, he eventually could be released under a sweeping draft amnesty law in Lebanon that is revealing the country's complex history of loyalties and conflict. Lebanon's largest amnesty since»»»

Naharnet 17h

Israel, Hezbollah continue to trade attacks

Lebanon's leaders issued pointed calls for Iran to stop interfering in their country's affairs on Friday, as Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah traded attacks after a new truce deal was flatly rejected by the group. Lebanese state media reported fresh Israeli strikes on more than 40 locations Frida»»»

Naharnet 17h

Two Palestinian fighters recount the battle for Lebanon's Beaufort Castle

When former Palestinian fighter Moin Al-Taher heard the Israeli flag was once again flying over Lebanon's Beaufort castle, he cast his mind back more than 40 years, recalling its historic walls "blazing" under heavy shelling as his comrades fought to defend it. Moin Al-Taher and Mohammed al-Qarout »»»

Al Manar 17h

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli drone strikes on Harouf and Arab Salim in Nabatieh district - 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 correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli drone strikes on Harouf and Arab Salim in Nabatieh district 06-06-2026 13:00 PM »»»

Al Awsat 18h

Two Lebanese Officers, One Soldier Killed in Israeli Strike

Two Lebanese officers and one ​soldier were killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in south Lebanon, the Lebanese military said Saturday, days after the two countries announced a conditional truce following talks in the United States. Later, ​the ‌Israeli ⁠military ​said it ⁠targeted the vehicle »»»

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Arab News 18h

Startup wrap: Post-Eid dealmaking heats up across MENA’s startup ecosystem 

RIYADH: A series of venture capital, funding, acquisition, and leadership announcements marked the post-Eid week across the Middle East and North Africa’s startup and technology ecosystem. Deals spanned impact investing, telecom-backed venture capital, autonomous logistics, artificial intelligence,»»»

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Al Awsat 19h

Lebanese Soldiers, Including Officer, Killed in ‘Barbaric’ Israeli Strike

Several soldiers have been killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in south Lebanon, the Lebanese military said Saturday, days after the two countries announced a conditional truce following talks in the United States. "A number of military personnel, including an officer, were martyred in a barba»»»

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Al Awsat 19h

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Infant in West Bank

Israeli troops killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby boy after firing at his parents’ vehicle in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said. Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed Friday evening, and his parents were wounded while driving in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron City, »»»

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Novinite 20h

Radev Government Signals “New Page” in Bulgaria-China Relations as Investment Push Expands

The Radev government has signaled a clear intention to deepen economic cooperation with China and encourage greater Chinese investment in Bulgaria, Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Alexander Pulev said during a China-Bulgaria roundtable on trade and investment held in Sofia. Speaking at t»»»

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