AI in Tunisia :integration hinges on digital maturity of enterprises
Tunis, June 3 (TAP)- In spite of a growing demand for digital tools, the integration of artificial intelligence in Tunisia hinges on the absorption capacity of enterprises, that is their ability to identify, assimilate, transform, and apply new...»»»
Russia, Tanzania Have Every Opportunity to Boost Mutual Trade - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Tanzania have every opportunity to boost mutual trade, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "Of course, we need to increase our trade. And we have all the possibilities for this. I am referring to a variety of areas – energy, exploration, transport, logi»»»
Aspire Zone subsidiary and Qatar Social Work Foundation sign cooperation agreement
Doha: Sports City Advertising Company, a subsidiary of Aspire Zone Foundation, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work to strengthen cooperation in social development initiatives and public awareness campaigns. The agreement aims to leverage the company's »»»
Morocco carry new burden into World Cup: Expectation
RIYADH: Morocco head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup determined to build on their success in Qatar. But following up on the greatest achievement in a country’s football history is never easy, and history suggests the Atlas Lions face an uphill battle. Cameroon stunned the world when they held England »»»
Tortured, tased, threatened: Asian flotilla activists recount violence in Israeli captivity
JAKARTA: Rahendro Herubowo remembers that the torture began almost as soon as he was thrown onto the deck of an Israeli military ship converted into a detention vessel. He and fellow activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla were forced to lie down on a floor flooded with water, and were then moved »»»
Top Democrats slam Israeli finance minister’s presence at New York parade
LONDON: Top New York Democrats who took part in the city’s Israel Day parade have condemned the presence of Israel’s far-right finance minister, The Guardian reported. Bezalel Smotrich was among several Israeli government figures who took part. It marked his first trip to the US in more than a year»»»
Jazeera Airways resumes flights from Kuwait Airport Terminal 5 after security clearance
Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways resumed commercial flights from Terminal 5 (T5) at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday after receiving full security clearance from the relevant authorities, as air travel gradually returns to normal following recent Iranian attacks on the country. The»»»
WHO warns Ebola outbreak had 'big head-start' but response 'catching up'
Geneva: The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the Ebola outbreak confirmed to have killed 359 people in central Africa had a "big head-start" but voiced hope that the response was making progress. "The outbreak had a big head-start and we're still behind," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghe»»»
Video| Islamic Resistance to Golani Brigade: We Came to Beaufort Castle, but Didn’t Find You - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 23:00, a Markava tank in the eastern outskirts of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya town with an Ababil loitering glider and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 5 - 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 Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 23:00, a Markava tank in the eastern outskirts of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya town»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 23:30, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the eastern outskirts of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya town with an Ababil loitering glider and achieved a confirmed hit: statement 6 - 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 Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 23:30, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the eastern outskirts of »»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 14:45, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers near Birket al-Marj in northern occupied Palestine with a rocket barrage: statement 7 - 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 Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 14:45, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers near Birket al-Marj in nor»»»
Israel army says intercepts 2 projectiles, 'hostile aircraft' from Lebanon
The Israeli military said it intercepted two projectiles that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon on Wednesday, after earlier announcing the interception of a "hostile aircraft" that had also crossed into Israel. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the area of Misgav Am,»»»
Lebanese official says phased ceasefire expected from today's talks
A Lebanese official confirmed to Al-Jazeera on Wednesday that Lebanese-Israsli discussions in the Washington round of negotiations are progressing well and that there is "U.S. understanding of the Lebanese approach." The source added that the Lebanese delegation is pushing for a comprehensive solut»»»
USTR to add tariffs on 60 countries alleging forced labor violations - UPI.com
Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced proposed tariffs on 60 countries it alleges have failed to enforce bans on forced labor. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has proposed new tariffs of up to 12% on 60 countries it a»»»
ADP: Private payrolls grew by 122,000 in May; better than expected - UPI.com
A Transportation Security Agency employee checks a passenger's identification as they check in for a flight at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 25. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- U.S. employers added 122,000 workers in May, beating the Dow Jones»»»
Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg upset flagship business forum - UPI.com
A display promoting the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum early Wednesday as black smoke rises in the background from a Ukrainian drone strike on a major oil export terminal, southwest of the city. Photo by Anatoly Maltsev/EPA June 3 (UPI) -- Ukrainian drones struck targets in and ar»»»
GCC Secretary-General and German Minister discuss bilateral ties and regional developments
Riyadh: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi held talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with German Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office Serap Guler during her visit to Saudi Arabia. The discussions focused on relations between the GCC and Germany, with both sides exploring ways to stren»»»
Understanding Le Mans: Why it matters and what it means for Team Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The 24 Hours of Le Mans is widely regarded as the pinnacle of endurance racing and one of the most prestigious events in global motorsport. Held annually in June in Le Mans, France, the legendary race has been running since 1923 and forms the centerpiece of the FIA World Endurance Cham»»»
Kuwait demands two Iran embassy staff leave after deadly attack
Kuwait City, Kuwait: Kuwait demanded that two Iranian embassy staff leave the country within 24 hours on Wednesday after an Iranian attack on the country's airport that killed one person and injured dozens more. Kuwait's deputy foreign affairs minister Hamad Suleiman Al-Mashaan summoned Iran's char»»»
As California votes in the primary elections, who are the candidates?
US primaries are taking place in six states. The voting will shape the landscape of the midterms in November, as it decides who is going to be on the ballot. Key races to look out for include California, where whoever wins the race for Los Angeles mayor will lead the city during the Olympic Games.»»»
Wembanyama chases NBA dream ahead of Spurs-Nicks final
The NBA finals start on June 4 and the San Antonio Spurs, with its star player, Victor Wembanyama, are favoured to take the title. But as the 22-year-old Frenchman told reporters, it's not a done deal yet against the Knicks - who haven't won since 1973 but won 11 consecutive games in the playoffs t»»»
Perspective - Aid worker Elsa Softic on Lebanon's worsening humanitarian crisis
As millions of Lebanese remain displaced from their homes amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah, Elsa Softic, deputy chief of operations at Première Urgence Internationale, told FRANCE 24 how her organisation is helping those affected. She spoke to us in Perspective.»»»
Trump denies impasse in Iran talks after fresh strikes on Gulf countries
The ceasefire with Iran is being further tested after Iranian drones hit a terminal building in Kuwait. It forced the country to close down the airport briefly and one person was killed and at least 63 injured, according to the Kuwaiti health ministry. Meanwhile, talks with the US have been stallin»»»
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire amid new talks in Washington
Lebanon said Israeli strikes on June 3 killed at least nine people in the country's south, while the Israeli army says it has intercepted a "hostile aircraft" in its northern regions. This comes as a new round of talks is to be held in Washington. FRANCE 24's Renée Davis in Beirut and Noga Tarnopol»»»
GCC, Arab states denounce Iran’s heinous aggression against Kuwait, Bahrain
DUBAI: Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain triggered a wave of condemnation across the Gulf and wider Arab world on Wednesday, with regional governments rallying behind the two countries and accusing Tehran of threatening regional security and stability. The coordinated response »»»
UK police review race plan amid anger over treatment of dying student
London: British police chiefs are reviewing anti-racism guidance following outrage over the treatment of a white student, who was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by a Sikh man, officials said Wednesday. Far-right figures have seized on the case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was han»»»
Macron unveils Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris, marking 'quest for truth'
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 genocide. Unveiling the installation on the banks of the Seine, Macron said the monument marked "the culmination of a long and patient quest for t»»»
Tunisian diplomat highlights importance of strengthening cooperation with Nigerias National Defence College
TUNIS, June 3, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisian Embassy diplomat in Nigeria, Mohamed El Khames Chaabani, stressed the importance of continuing cooperation and the exchange of expertise between Tunisia's National Defence Institute and Nigeria's National Defence...»»»
Sentiment growing against illegal refugee settlement, resettlement or naturalisation across Libya – UNHCR singled out for criticism
Proactive opposition to illegal migrants or refugees, by whatever name, in Libya is growing and coalescing into action. NGO groups are organising demonstrations, including one in the Ain Zara district of Tripoli yesterday, under the banner ‘‘No to Settlement. No to Naturalisation. Libya is for Liby»»»
Taiwan says should be consulted in Japan-Philippines sea border talks
Taipei: Taiwan said Wednesday that Japan and the Philippines should consult the democratic island over their maritime border negotiations affecting waters to its east. Tokyo and Manila announced last week they would start formal talks "to delimit the maritime boundary" of an economic zone and conti»»»
Lebanese Prime Minister meets Qatar's Ambassador
Beirut, Lebanon: The Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic HE Nawaf Salam met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop »»»
EgyptAir cancels flights to Kuwait Airport Wednesday, Thursday after Iranian attack
EgyptAir has cancelled all flights to Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday and Thursday following an Iranian attack that targeted the airport, citing concerns for passenger safety amid ongoing regional tensions. The state-owned carrier said in a statement that it was closely monitoring develop»»»
Budget Situation "Far from Being so Bad", Bold Reforms Needed, Says Vazrazhdane MP Drenchev
The budget situation "is far from being that bad," MP Dimo Drenchev from Vazrazhdane told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday. "It won't happen this way, bold reforms are needed," he added. Drenchev also said that the Progressive Bulgaria coalition won the elections with the slogan "we are rea»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 11,002
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Wednesday, losing 13.51 points, or 0.12 percent, to close at 11,002.04. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.44 billion ($1.18 billion), as 95 stocks advanced and 151 retreated. The MSCI Tadawul Index also decreased, fall»»»
Oman, Belarus sign 7 MoUs covering food security, AI and smart cities
JEDDAH: Omani and Belarusian companies signed seven memorandums of understanding covering food security, artificial intelligence, and smart city technologies during the Oman-Belarus Business Forum, held in Minsk. The agreements cover AI applications for the water, agriculture, and soil sectors, as »»»
Excellence Awards 2026 announces jury
Gulf News and BeingShe have unveiled the jury for the sixth edition of Excellence Awards, which is scheduled to take place on June 12 at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The organisers have brought together prominent people from government and business to identify and celebrate leaders and organi»»»
Djedovic Handanovic: MOL has requested 30 more days from OFAC to complete NIS talks
ST PETERSBURG - Hungary's MOL has requested 30 more days from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to complete talks on its acquisition of a Russian stake in the Serbian oil company NIS, Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said in St Petersburg on Wednesday.»»»
WATCH LIVE: SPIEF 2026 Discusses Future of Small Business Growth
The June 3-6 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's plenary session "Small Business Transformation: A New Recipe for SME Growth" focuses on the evolving role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) as a core pillar of economic development, driving innovation, job creation, and overall ec»»»
Royal Navy helicopter crashes in southwest England
London: A Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Sourton Down near Okehampton in Devon, southwest England, on Wednesday morning, according to British media. Devon and Cornwall Police said several road closures are in place nearby, and the incident is ongoing.»»»
AlMusalla Prize announces shortlist for 2027
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Biennale Foundation has announced four architecture studios that are shortlisted for the AlMusalla Prize 2027. This international competition, now in its second edition, invites architects to be innovative and to reimagine an adaptable, flexible musalla — an inclusive»»»
Saudi couple transform everyday materials into works of art
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia artists Hussain Al-Sadah and Sahar Al-Omair look for beauty in the most unexpected places. From their home studio in the Eastern Province, the husband-and-wife duo has built a practice using thousands of everyday objects that many people overlook or discard: nails, pushpins, sc»»»
Democratic Bulgaria MP Calls on Government to "Stop Panicking" Over Deficit
The budget deficit is a real problem but it can be solved, Democratic Bulgaria MP Martin Dimitrov told journalists in Parliament’s corridors on Wednesday, as quoted by the party’s press centre. "The Government should stop panicking, the budget deficit is a real problem but it can be solved," Dimitr»»»
European Commission Moves to Launch Excessive Deficit Procedure Against BulgariaOpinions
Bulgaria is facing a new round of fiscal scrutiny from Brussels after the European Commission concluded that the country is on course to breach the EU’s budget deficit rules and recommended the launch of an excessive deficit procedure. According to the Commission’s assessment, Bulgaria’s public sec»»»
Spain to face Iraq in first World Cup preparation match
Madrid, Spain: Spain will play the first of two warm-up matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night when it faces Iraq at Deportivo La Coruna's Riazor Stadium. The friendly, Spain's only match on home soil before the squad flies to Mexico to meet Peru on June 9, will give coach Luis de la»»»
Indonesia arrests sacked head of free meal scheme
Jakarta: Indonesian officials arrested on Wednesday the former head of the country's free school meals programme, blighted by mass food poisonings and corruption claims, a day after he was fired. The much-hyped billion-dollar feeding scheme was the flagship policy of President Prabowo Subianto's 20»»»
Hezbollah fighters directly hit a logistics vehicle (HEMTT) belonging to the Israeli occupation army on the southeastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif with an Ababil attack drone: Military Media Statement 3 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters directly hit a logistics vehicle (HEMTT) belonging to the Israeli occupation army on the southeastern outskirts of Yohmo»»»
Photo Exhibition for Sovinformburo's 85th Anniversary Opens at SPIEF 2026
A photo exhibition dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Sovinformburo, the Soviet Information Bureau and precursor to the Rossiya Segodnya media group, has opened at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The exhibition, prepared by RIA Novosti using photographs from its archival »»»
Riyadh deploys flexible hours initiative to ease traffic, boost productivity
RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, began implementing a flexible working hours initiative across six work zones in Riyadh on June 2. The initiative is part of efforts “to enhance mobility efficiency in the capita»»»
Denmark forms new government with women in majority
Oslo, Denmark: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday formed her third government, with women making up more than half of the new cabinet, according to a statement from the Danish Prime Minister's Office. The government has 21 members, including the prime minister. The official list s»»»