Iran's Khamenei Says US, Israel Aim to Sow 'Division' after War Defeat
Iran's supreme leader on Thursday accused the US and Israel of trying to sow "division" among Iranians after suffering a "decisive blow" during the Middle East war. In a written message, Mojtaba Khamenei said "the malicious enemy" was seeking to "plant the seeds of doubt, despair, fear, mistrust an»»»
Oman recalls Godiva chocolate bar over undeclared egg allergen
Oman's Food Safety and Quality Centre has issued a warning and ordered the recall of a Godiva chocolate product after discovering that it contained an undeclared egg allergen that could pose health risks to consumers with egg allergies. The authority said it had received notification from Pladis Ar»»»
Saudi Arabia adds new Red Sea shipping route linking Jeddah with India and Djibouti to boost trade connectivity
Saudi Arabia's Ports Authority (Mawani) has added a new shipping service operated by Emirates Shipping Line at Jeddah Islamic Port, linking the Kingdom's largest Red Sea port with India and Djibouti as part of efforts to strengthen trade connectivity and logistics services. The new service will con»»»
Big relief for Indian travellers as Germany removes airport transit visa rule
Dubai: Germany has officially removed the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals travelling onward to a third country through German airports, easing travel rules for thousands of passengers using European hubs for international connections. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»
Israel says military to continue operations in south Lebanon
Israel's defense minister said Thursday that a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon grants the military the "freedom" to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks Israeli communities, adding that operations in southern Lebanon would continue. "The IDF will, at this stage, continue its fire and ground operatio»»»
UN force says peacekeeper killed in south Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said Thursday that a peacekeeper was killed and two others wounded when shelling hit their base in the country's south the previous night. "A UNIFIL peacekeeper died early this morning from critical injuries sustained when mortar shells struck his positio»»»
Qatar’s non-oil business growth in contraction territory amid conflict
RIYADH: Qatar’s non-energy private sector continued to feel the impacts of the regional conflict in May, as new business inflows fell sharply, according to S&P Global. The country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 45.9 in May from 46.4 in April, pointing to a deterioration in business conditi»»»
QSE index opens higher
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened higher on Thursday, gaining 16.10 points, or 0.15%, to reach 10,408 points, compared to the previous session's close, supported by most sectors. Market data showed gains in the Industrials sector by (+0.60%), Insurance (+0.51%), Real »»»
Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli airstrike on Kafra - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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UNIFIL: Peacekeeper killed and two others wounded by mortar fire near Marjeyoun, investigation underway - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Somalia Capital Rocked by Gunfire and Fighting Overnight
Heavy gunfire rocked Somalia's capital overnight, with smoke rising over the city and armed forces deployed on the streets on Thursday, AFP journalists reported, after clashes erupted between rival political factions ahead of planned protests. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plunged Somalia into a »»»
Beijing bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers from entering China because they visited Taiwan
WELLINGTON: Beijing banned four New Zealand lawmakers from traveling to China for a year and demanded they apologize because they visited Taiwan on a parliamentary trip, according to a message from the Chinese embassy conveyed via parliamentary officials and shown to The Associated Press on Thursda»»»
Scientists release largest map yet of cosmic magnetic fields
Canberra, Australia: Scientists have produced the largest map yet of the Universe's magnetic fields, revealing an invisible cosmic web shaping galaxy formation and evolution. The map, known as SPICE-RACS, is five times larger than previous efforts and draws on observations from the ASKAP radio tele»»»
World Malayalee Council to organise blood donation campaign
Doha, Qatar: The World Malayalee Council Qatar Province announced its second blood donation campaign, to be held on June 12 from 8am to 2pm at the HMC Blood Donation Centre. The event is organised in association with Blood Donors Kerala, bringing together 14 district associations and five healthcar»»»
Ras Al Khaimah launches first electric bus, expands Purple Route
Ras Al Khaimah: Residents and visitors in Ras Al Khaimah can now experience the emirate's first electric public bus following the launch of the revamped Purple Route, a major upgrade that expands public transport coverage, improves connectivity to essential services, and supports the emirate's sust»»»
Ayatollah Sayyed Khamenei: Hybrid war aims to weaken the people’s resilience and distort the assessments of state officials - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Maximum temperatures ranging between 26°C and 42°C
Tunis, June 4 (TAP) –The weather, on Thursday, will be clear to partly cloudy across most regions.Winds will blow from the East. They will be relatively strong to locally strong in the south and light to moderate elsewhere.The sea will be...»»»
Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAbdishukri Haybe,BBC SomaliandBasillioh Rukanga AFP via Getty ImagesFighting continued overnight after breaking out on Wednesday evening Government forces and opposition fighters ha»»»
Ibexa kicks off its global Orchestration Tour in Dubai, gathering regional leaders to explore the future of AI-powered customer experience
Ibexa officially launched the first edition of its global Orchestration Tour in Dubai, bringing together business leaders, digital innovators, and enterprise decision-makers to discuss the future of AI-powered customer experience and enterprise orchestration. By choosing Dubai as the first destinat»»»
Iran’s Khamenei warns against divisions after ‘enemy’s defeat on battlefield’
DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a message on Thursday that Iran’s enemies, having been defeated on the battlefield, were now seeking to undermine public resilience and sow internal divisions. Khamenei called for national unity in the face of those threats and said an»»»
Kingdom Holding says SpaceX stake could be worth nearly $6bn after IPO
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding Co. has revealed that it currently owns 0.34 percent of SpaceX’s shares, which has filed for an initial public offering and aims to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange. KHC clarified in a statement on Tadawul that the book value of its current stake amounts to S»»»
UAE launches national pledge initiative for citizens and residents
Dubai: A new national initiative has been quietly making its way across the UAE. The Pledge and Commitment initiative was launched in May by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, at a ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. The launch drew more than 4,800 part»»»
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Deal: Complete Cessation of Hezbollah Attacks, Creation of Pilot Zones
Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday agreed to a new ceasefire following talks mediated by the United States. Under the agreement, Hezbollah is to stop all attacks on Israel and withdraw its fighters from the area south of the Litani River in southern Lebanon. In a joint statement, the US, Israel and Le»»»
Israeli defense minister outlines Lebanon ceasefire conditions
DUBAI: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon would allow Israel to maintain military operations in southern Lebanon and retain the “freedom of action” to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks Israeli territory. Katz said the Israeli army would continue its fire a»»»
Tripoli government follows up on readiness of new Ministerial Complex at Airport Road’s Tripoli Gate project
The Minister of State for Prime Ministerial and Cabinet Affairs, Mohammed bin Ghalbon, followed up yesterday on the executive procedures related to completing the new Ministerial Complex during a meeting held at the headquarters of the Libyan Investment and Development Company (LIDCO). The Minister»»»
Egypt close to issuing $500m Japan Samurai bond, foreign minister says
TOKYO: Egypt is finalizing plans for its first yen-denominated bond sale in three years, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told Reuters on a trip to Japan on Thursday. The African Development Bank said in December it would partially guarantee Cairo’s planned $500 million-equivalent Samurai bonds on»»»
UAE midday work ban to take effect June 15 with fines of up to Dh50,000
The annual midday work ban will begin on June 15, prohibiting outdoor work under direct sunlight and in open-air areas between 12:30pm and 3pm until September 15, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said. The measure, now entering its 22nd consecutive year, forms part of the UAE's eff»»»
Netanyahu Faces Plunging Support in North Israel as Voters Demand Tougher Lebanon Stance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a new poll has shown, putting pressure on him to take a more hawkish stance as elections loom. Wednesday night's ceasefire agreement between Israel and Leba»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Maldivian FM
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received a phone call on Thursday from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives HE Iruthisham Adam. During the call, the two countries discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to suppo»»»
After Orbán: Russia reveals how it plans to deal with Hungary’s new government
Moscow says it wants a pragmatic relationship with the cabinet formed after Hungary’s 12 April election, while Budapest has signalled both continuity and review on key energy questions. Although they labelled Hungary as an “unfriendly country” right after the elections, Russia has said it is ready »»»
US-Iran talks going ‘very well’ says Trump, Rubio says ‘war with Iran is over’ – but does Iran agree?
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said 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.” And »»»
Israel says military to continue operations in south Lebanon
Israel's defense minister said Thursday that a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon grants the military the "freedom" to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks Israeli communities, adding that operations in southern Lebanon would continue. "The IDF will, at this stage, continue its fire and ground operatio»»»
Nepali climber alive after six days missing on Everest
Kathmandu, Nepal: A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after crawling alone almost to Base Camp, officials told AFP on Thursday. His wife had even begun to offer last rite prayers for his soul, she told AFP at the hospital»»»
Sri Lanka care home manager arrested after fire kills 12
Colombo, Sri Lanka: The manager of a Sri Lankan care home was arrested Thursday, a day after a fire killed 12 residents and injured six others, officials said. The manager of the Maupiya Sewana Elders Home was arrested as forensic experts combed through the wreckage and discovered seven more charre»»»
Indian police arrest hotel owner after deadly fire
New Delhi, India: Indian police have arrested the owner of a New Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, as investigators probe safety failures. Police said owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested late Wednesday, hours after the blaze gutted the building, killing at least nine Indians and several forei»»»
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Sayyed Mujtaba Khamenei congratulates Muslim nation on Al-Ghadeer Day - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli army spokesperson: Fighting in southern Lebanon ongoing - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Simtel Completes the Implementation of One of the Largest Battery Energy Storage Projects in Romania
Simtel engineering and technology group announces the completion of the battery energy storage project carried out for Energy Capital Group, owned by MOGAN Bucharest SRL, part of the GÜR?? Group from Turkey. With an installed capacity of 100 MW and 200 MWh, the project implemented in the village of»»»
Transelectrica is increasing the capacity of its power lines using digital technology
Transelectrica is implementing Dynamic Line Rating technology on dozens of overhead power lines in Romania, a digital solution that allows the grid’s transmission capacity to be increased by up to 25% without building new infrastructure, said Bogdan Leu, Research & Innovation Project ...»»»
Electrica Signs €36M Solar and Storage Project in Bihor
Electricity supply, distribution, production, and storage group Electrica SA, whose largest shareholder is the Romanian state through the Ministry of Energy with nearly 49.8% of the capital, has signed a contract for the construction of a photovoltaic park equipped with an energy storage system in »»»
ANRE adopts new authorization framework for natural-gas sector operators
Romania's National Energy Regulatory Authority ANRE has adopted a new Regulation on the authorization of economic operators in the natural gas sector, introducing higher technical standards, new categories of authorizations and clearer responsibilities for general contractors.In a statement, ANRE s»»»
Romania seeks partnerships with Chinese energy storage firm
High energy prices in Europe are creating opportunities for the development of energy storage technologies, and Romania is interested in cooperating with Chinese partners in this field, said Mihai Daraban, President of the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR), during a visit to Beijing.»»»
Ameropa CEO welcomes Romgaz agreement, says Azomures platform personnel gain new sustainable home
Ameropa CEO Josh Zacharias expressed on Tuesday his satisfaction that "a new and sustainable home" has been found for the more than 2,000 employees and contractors on the Azomures platform, following the signing of the agreement between the Swiss group and national gas corporation Romgaz SA for the»»»
Nuclearelectrica: Nuclear energy is essential part of energy solution and helps EU reduce its dependencies
Nuclear energy is an essential part of the energy solution at European level, and the expansion of nuclear capacities, with an emphasis on small modular reactors (SMRs), means for the member states an energy system powered by cheap, reliable, clean energy, capable of helping the European Union (EU)»»»
E.ON's Raffel:Quickly removing grid bottlenecks can cut total wholesale market price by 40 pct in 10 years
Eliminating bottlenecks in the grids could reduce the wholesale price of energy by around 40% over the next ten years, with more than half of that reduction achieved in the next four to five years, E.ON Romania CEO Volker Raffel said on Wednesday at the Eurelectric Power Summit 2026."Part of the di»»»
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»»»
US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall
The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict that has reordered politics at home and abroad. House »»»
International Forum for Documentary Credits and Foreign Trade to be held in Tripoli from 6 to 7 July
In an exclusive statement to , Hatem Al-Zayani, General Manager of Rateeb Exhibitions and Conferences, affirmed that the 2026 International Forum on Documentary Credits and Foreign Trade, to be held in Tripoli from 6 to 7 July, represents a specialized professional platform that brings together var»»»
Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance
KIRYAT SHMONA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a new poll has shown, putting pressure on him to take a more hawkish stance as elections loom. Wednesday night’s ceasefire agreement between »»»
Venezuela’s Rodriguez gets red-carpet welcome in India
NEW DELHI: India gave a red-carpet welcome on Thursday to Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks to bolster trade between the oil exporter and his energy-hungry nation. Rodriguez has led Venezuela, which accounts for around 17 percent of global cru»»»