Tehran (AFP) – Iran launched a salvo of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday after fresh American strikes, drawing a furious response from the Gulf monarchies and further straining a fragile truce. Weeks of indirect talks marked by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire»»»

Saturday is the last day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's St. Petersburt International Economic Forum. Ukraine struck military targets near the city overnight Friday. Photo by Anatoly Maltsev/EPA June 6 (UPI) -- A drone attack launched by Ukraine hit St. Petersburg, Russia, overnight as Russia»»»

Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) continued his flawless record on Hungarian soil by securing another Sprint victory at the 2026 MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix. Marc Marquez apparently loves racing in Hungary In only his second race weekend since returning to action, the reigning world champion delive»»»

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 19:10, a command headquarters belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in t»»»

Damascus, June 6 (SANA) Limestone production and exports from Damascus countryside are increasing, with officials describing the sector as one of Syria’s key mineral industries supporting construction activity and export revenues. Data from Syria’s General Establishment of Geology and Mineral Resou»»»

Banque du Caire has launched a new suite of savings certificates offering returns of up to 18.5%, as part of its ongoing strategy to provide flexible savings and investment solutions tailored to the needs of different customer segments while helping maximise returns on savings. In a statement, the »»»

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»»»

The African Tourism Board (ATB) has announced the appointment of two Egyptians to its executive leadership team, with Ambassador Ramy Waheed named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ambassador Nancy Abdelhadi named Chief Operating Officer (COO). The appointments were ratified as part of the organiza»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have marked the completion of a joint programme supporting refugees and Egyptian host communities through integrated initiatives to improve nutrition, economic resilience, and social cohesion. With »»»

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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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned the latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Israel killed a number of Lebanese soldiers as it was targeting their vehicle in southern Lebanon. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the Kingdom rejected the “continuation of the Israeli aggression a»»»

The EU is introducing lower duty-free steel import quotas and raising tariffs from 25% to 50% once those limits are exceeded. The new rules, approved by the European Parliament in May, are meant to protect EU steelmakers from global oversupply, dumping, and subsidized competition. The current safeg»»»

Finnish developer YIT wants to bring Scandinavian housing standards to Poland, including shelters in new buildings, turnkey apartments, and cooperation with local governments on protective infrastructure. Poland is becoming one of YIT’s key European growth markets. The company says shelters should »»»

Loft-style doors have become a popular feature in modern interiors because they combine aesthetics, durability, and functionality. Their steel-and-glass construction allows spaces to be divided while maintaining natural light and a sense of openness. They are widely used in homes, apartments, offic»»»

The financial situation of Polish households is described as the best in history. In 2025, 59.2% of households rated their situation as good or rather good, up from 57.7% in 2024, while only 4.2% rated it as bad or rather bad. Average monthly disposable income per person reached PLN 3,500, up 10.5%»»»

NBP Governor Adam Glapiński said Poland’s current interest-rate level is appropriate and high enough to stabilize inflation, with no reason to change it for now. In June, the Monetary Policy Council kept the reference rate at 3.75%. Inflation eased to 3.1% year over year in May, from 3.2% in April,»»»

Orlen’s market value has surpassed that of Russia’s Gazprom and Lukoil, and it may soon overtake Rosneft as well. According to June 5 figures, Orlen’s capitalization reached about PLN 167.7 bln, compared with Gazprom’s PLN 159 bln and Lukoil’s PLN 157 bln. Rosneft remains ahead at roughly PLN 184.2»»»

Kodano Optyk has more than 120 stores in Poland and nearly 150 across Europe, opening 5-7 new locations per month. The company operates both owned and franchise stores, with 35 franchise outlets and more than 110 owned stores in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. In 2026, Kodano plans»»»

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum wrapped up Saturday.As always, the economic and business event proved a spectacular success, once again busting the myth of Russia’s international political, diplomatic and economic “isolation,” and offering a blueprint for coming global change. The f»»»

A planned meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Budapest has been postponed, according to Hungarian media reports. The talks, reportedly scheduled for Monday evening, were expected to focus on repairing relations between Hungary and Ukra»»»

Dubai: In Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, numerous players have secured cash prizes. During Draw No. 260606, the winning numbers from the Days section were 26, 10, 4, 30, 21, 20 and the winning number from the Months section was 1. Additionally, three residents have each receive»»»

Doha: Qatari Diar celebrated the opening of SEVEN, the final building at Southbank Place in central London, marking the completion of the landmark £1 billion mixed-use development delivered in partnership with Canary Wharf Group. The milestone concludes a transformative project more than a decade i»»»

A missing American college student was found dead in the mountains of Japan near Kyoto. File Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- A college student who went missing in Japan while on a trip with his family was found dead, his mother said on Facebook Saturday. James "Weston" Hi»»»

Balatonfokajar: Marc Marquez delivered a dominant performance to win the sprint race at the Hungarian MotoGP on Saturday, converting his pole position into a commanding victory at the Balaton Park circuit. The Spaniard, riding for Ducati, had earlier secured pole despite a dramatic qualifying sessi»»»

Poland’s armored forces are expanding at an unprecedented pace, becoming one of NATO’s strongest formations on the eastern flank. The country already has 233 Abrams tanks, expected to rise to 366 by year’s end, plus 180 South Korean K2s, with more deliveries underway. Yet the article argues that th»»»

Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - Local storm cells with some light rain are expected over the north-west and central regions early Saturday night; partly cloudy in most regions, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The wind...»»»

Dubai: Air Arabia has resumed a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, operating across select routes in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, subject to operational and regulatory approvals, according to a travel update issued on June 5. Passengers can book available services through t»»»

Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - Some 4,500 sub-Saharan migrants have benefited from the voluntary return programme to their countries of origin, in coordination with the Tunisian Red Crescent and regional and local authorities, particularly those in the...»»»

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...»»»

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»»»

Dubai: Emirates has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of updated entry measures linked to Ebola-related precautions affecting several countries, including the UAE. The airline said multiple destinations have introduced entry restrictions and enhanced health screening in response to the vi»»»

Dubai: India’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman for the first time, dropping below the replacement level needed to sustain population growth over the long term and marking a profound demographic shift in the world’s most populous nation. The decline, according to The Econom»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese army commander General ​Rudolf Haykal has left on a visit to Pakistan, ‌Lebanon’s army ‌said ​on Saturday, ‌amid ⁠Pakistani ​efforts to ⁠mediate an end to the US-Israeli conflict ⁠with Iran ‌that ‌has ​also ‌spilled into Lebanon. The ‌army said the visit was at ‌the invitation of H»»»

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»»»

PARIS: Mirra Andreeva became the youngest French Open champion in over three decades on Saturday as she swept aside surprise finalist ​Maja Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 on a blustery Court Philippe Chatrier, where the Pole seemed frozen by the magnitude of the occasion. The 19-year-old Russian, the youngest »»»

MONACO: Kimi Antonelli took pole position for Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix by just 0.043 of a second, holding off a challenge from Ferrari and Red Bull to maintain Mercedes’ dominance Saturday.Antonelli saved his best for last to beat Max Verstappen of Red Bull and ensure Mercedes upheld qualifyin»»»

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»»»

St. Petersburg, June 6 (SANA) The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum concluded on Saturday after four days of discussions, drawing broad international participation, including official U.S. representation for the first time in a decade, and resulting in a record number of agreements.A»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has reiterated its condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the blatant Iranian attacks and flagrant violations of the sovereignty of Bahrain and Kuwait, which constitute a threat to regional and international security. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said i»»»

Skywatchers will witness a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, briefly blocking sunlight across parts of the planet. A partial eclipse will be visible across large areas of Europe, Africa and North America, where only part of the Sun will be obscu»»»

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»»»

AMMAN: Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday welcomed the UK’s decision to update its travel advice and reclassify most parts of the kingdom as safe for travel. In a statement, the ministry said the move reflects Jordan’s security and stability and reinforces its position as a de»»»

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»»»

Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - An international delegation will visit Tunisia on June 8-13 as part of the operational launch of the IN-SITU Place-based innovation of cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas project.This mission will mark the...»»»

Paris, France: Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final. The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to become the youngest Roland Garros women's singles champion since Monica Seles, then age»»»

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»»»

Xavier Becerra, who was once Health and Human Services Secretary, is the top vote-getter in the California governor's race. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- Democrat Xavier Becerra is advancing to the November election in the California governor's race, while Republican»»»

Hungary has received a vote of confidence from all three major international credit rating agencies after they decided to maintain the country’s sovereign credit ratings unchanged, according to Finance Minister András Kármán. The announcement came after the latest assessment by Fitch Ratings, compl»»»

Tokyo, Japan: The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a body of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has recommended the inscription of the ancient capital city of Asuka-Fujiwara in Japan on the organization's World Heritage List. The rec»»»