Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists
DUBAI: Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the US to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were ongoing. More than three months after the US and Israel launched strikes ag»»»
Zverev powers into French Open semis, Kostyuk to face Andreeva
Paris: Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, where Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva will meet for a place in the women's final. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men's draw, put an end to Spanish teenager Jodar's»»»
Job openings reach two-year high at 7.6 million - UPI.com
A now hiring sign is seen in the window of a fast food restaurant in Orange California on January 27, 2021. Job openings rose to 7.6 million in April 2026. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- The number of job openings in the United States increased to 7.6 million in April,»»»
Egypt pitches Africa gateway, labour supply to South Korea at inaugural strategic dialogue
Egypt pitched its Suez Canal Economic Zone and status as a strategic gateway to African markets to attract new South Korean investments on Tuesday, while declaring its water security an “existential issue” during talks on regional crises. The investment push came during the first round of the Egypt»»»
German minister highlights Egypt’s pivotal role in advancing regional peace, stability
The German Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office, Serap Güler, has underscored Egypt’s pivotal role in promoting peace, security, and stability across the Middle East during her visit to Cairo, the first stop on a regional tour that will also take her to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab E»»»
Opinion | Trump and Netanyahu: An Alliance Eroding Amid the Fires of War
“My hair is on fire.” This was reportedly how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted after a phone call with US President Donald Trump, following Trump’s announcement on Truth Social that he would refrain from launching additional strikes against Iran. Few phrases better capture the curr»»»
AD Ports enters Latin America with $835m Brazil terminal deal
JEDDAH: Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has entered the Latin American market through the acquisition of Brazil’s Corredor Logistica e Infraestrutura, a leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, in a deal valued at 3.1 billion dirhams ($835 million). The move strengthens AD Ports Group’s exp»»»
Central Bank of Libya source to Libya Herald: US$ 3.5 bn plan launched today to cover Letters of Credit, transfers, and personal use
A senior source at the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) revealed to that the bank has begun implementing a programme to sell foreign currency to commercial banks totalling $3.5 billion. This programme aims to meet the demand for foreign currency and support market needs, the source added. The source exp»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 17:20, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the vicinity of the historic Beaufort (Al-Shaqif) Castle in southern Lebanon with artillery shells: 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 Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 17:20, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the vicinity of the histo»»»
Renewable Energy Helps Red Sea Global Avoid 118,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions
Red Sea Global (RSG) announced on Tuesday a major sustainability milestone, revealing that it successfully avoided 117,879 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) emissions during 2024. The achievement was independently verified and officially certified by DNV, confirming the company's full relia»»»
Unbelievable: Driver allegedly steals car from man who stopped to help
Dubai: A driver who had just survived a rollover crash in Oman allegedly repaid a passer-by's kindness by stealing his vehicle and fleeing the scene, according to police, in an incident that quickly drew widespread attention across the country. The unusual sequence of events unfolded on Monday morn»»»
Rubio says Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei alive and ‘increasingly engaging’
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who was wounded in US-Israeli attacks and has not been seen in public since assuming office, is alive and increasingly active. “I think there are indications out there that he is increasingly eng»»»
Justice Minister Backs Call for Free and Transparent Election of Supreme Judicial Council Members from Professional Quota
Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said on Tuesday that he will defend the free expression of magistrates' will and oppose any undue influence in the upcoming election of members of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the professional quota. The statement came in response to a declaration submit»»»
Mexico's Sheinbaum to U.S. ambassador: Hands off my country's politics - UPI.com
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson on Tuedday to focus strictly on the bilateral agenda and refrain from commenting on Mexico's domestic political affairs. Photo by Mario Guzman/EPA June 2 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly urged U.S. Ambassa»»»
UK cops arrest dying teen over racism accusation
British police have released bodycam footage showing officers ignoring the dying pleas of an 18-year-old stabbing victim, after his attacker falsely claimed that he had been the victim of a racist attack. Released on Monday, the footage shows officers handcuffing student Henry Nowak as he lay dying»»»
UAE plans new Arabic language law
LONDON: The UAE is set to introduce its first Arabic language law, requiring customer-facing businesses to employ Arabic-speaking staff as part of a broader push to strengthen national identity. The initiative forms part of a comprehensive policy to enhance the role and status of Arabic across the »»»
Anthropic expands access to powerful Mythos AI model
New York, USA: Anthropic on Tuesday gave approximately 150 organizations around the world access to Mythos, its powerful new AI model whose rapid ability to identify weaknesses in computer security has sparked global concern. The California AI company had initially restricted access to Mythos in ea»»»
Trump signs AI order giving government access to powerful models
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday creating a voluntary framework under which AI developers could share advanced models with the government before public release. The central provision allows companies such as OpenAI, Google or Anthropic to give t»»»
7 states sue Trump administration for N.Y. wind farm cancellation - UPI.com
New York Attorney General Letitia James and six other state attorneys general filed suit Tuesday against the Trump administration for a deal me made with a French company to end a lease for an offshore wind farm. File Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- Seven Democrat-led states »»»
Putin, Lukashenko Discuss Current Issues of Developing Allied Cooperation – Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, to discuss the further development of bilateral allied cooperation, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. "During a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir P»»»
Katara announces ‘One Loft Race’ with USD205,000 prize pool
Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation Katara announced the launch of the Katara One Loft Race 2026, an international homing pigeon competition offering a total prize pool of 205,000 US dollars. According to the announcement, registration is open to pigeon breeders and enthusiasts from both i»»»
Foreign Ministers of Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Turkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia condemn Al Aqsa Mosque continuous incursions by Israeli settlers
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemn in the strongest terms the c»»»
Fujairah Police: Never leave children alone in a parked car
Fujairah: Fujairah Police has urged parents and motorists not to leave children unattended inside vehicles, even for brief periods, warning that temperatures inside parked cars can rise rapidly and become life-threatening. In a post on X, the General Command of Fujairah Police stressed that the tem»»»
Al-Qassam Spokesman: Assassinating Commanders Won’t Stop Resistance, Mediators Must Bear Responsibilities
Abu Ubaida, the military spokesman for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, affirmed that the Palestinian resistance continues its struggle despite assassinations and losses, emphasizing that the martyrdom of its leaders will not weaken it or halt its project. He also called on mediators to assume th»»»
Mali: Progress made in talks with MOL, response to our proposal due on Tuesday or Wednesday
BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday progress had been made in talks with Hungary's MOL on its acquisition of a Russian-majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS and that MOL's response to the latest proposal by the Serbian side was due later in th»»»
Macut: Reforms must be continued to activate EU Growth Plan funds
BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut held a meeting with representatives of the relevant ministries to discuss implementation of activities from the Reform Agenda, aimed at accelerating economic development, strengthening institutions and bringing Serbia closer to European standards. "Macut stated tha»»»
Rubio: US Has Not Offered Iran Sanctions Relief to Reopen Strait
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's negotiating team has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and insisted that any sanctions relief was tied to Tehran giving up its nuclear program. "Right now, everything that'»»»
Iraq’s Asaib Ahl Al-Haq Says It Will Start Handing Its Weapons to the State
One of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed armed groups said Tuesday it would begin putting its weapons under government control, a major step in the new government’s effort to bring armed factions that have long operated on their own under state command. Asaib Ahl al-Haq said it had formed a committe»»»
Strong Summer Demand and New Air Routes Reinforce Egypt’s Tourism Momentum
Cairo — Egypt’s tourism industry is entering the peak summer season from a position of strength despite heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, as hotel occupancy rates surged during the Eid Al-Adha holiday and Gulf carriers expanded services to the Mediterranean resort city of Ala»»»
Lebanon seeks Iranian pressure on Hezbollah to secure ceasefire, sources say
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has been working through Iranian channels to secure Hezbollah’s commitment to a ceasefire while his country presses ahead with negotiations aimed at ending the war, political sources have told Arab News. The Amal Movement leader remains central to ef»»»
Restoring Peace in Middle East Will Strengthen Europe's Stability, PM Radev Says at Meeting with Lebanese Defence Minister
Restoring peace in the Middle East will strengthen Europe's stability, which is directly affected by disrupted supply chains and, in particular, rising energy prices resulting from the military conflict in the region, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during a meeting with Lebanon's Minister of Natio»»»
UAE firms rush to meet new salary deadline as payroll volumes jump 151%
Dubai: Al Ansari Exchange said it recorded a more than 151 per cent increase in the number of companies processing salaries through its Wage Protection System (WPS) platform on June 1, as UAE private sector employers adjusted payroll processes to comply with new salary payment requirements. The inc»»»
SPIEF 2026: Russia and Global South Forge Stable Future
The annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will take place from June 3-6 under the theme "Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future." More than 130 countries will take part in the SPIEF 2026. The event focuses on pragmatic cooperation with the Global South. The main plenary sessio»»»
Iran Studying Deal to Halt War as Stalemate Persists
Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the US to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were ongoing. More than three months after the US and Israel launched strikes against Ir»»»
Trump Names Ally as Intelligence Director
US President Donald Trump appointed a loyalist with no national security experience as head of US intelligence on Tuesday -- and said he would also retain his existing jobs overseeing federal housing and mortgage policies. Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Bill Pulte, who also leads the mortgage»»»
Number of Palestinian women in Israel prisons rises to 89 after 4 West Bank students detained
LONDON: The number of Palestinian women detained or serving sentences in Israeli prisons has risen to 89, following the detention of four female West Bank students on Tuesday morning. Rights organization the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society said those being held include two women suffering from cance»»»
Restoring Peace in Middle East Will Strengthen Europe's Stability, PM Rumen Radev Says at Meeting with Lebanese Defence Minister
Restoring peace in the Middle East will strengthen Europe's stability, which is directly affected by disrupted supply chains and, in particular, rising energy prices resulting from the military conflict in the region, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during a meeting with Lebanon's Minister of Natio»»»
flydubai marks 17 years with 140 million passengers, 100 destinations
Dubai: Dubai-based carrier flydubai has marked its 17th anniversary, highlighting its growth from a low-cost startup airline into a carrier serving 100 destinations across its network. Figures shared by the Government of Dubai Media Office showed that flydubai has carried more than 140 million pass»»»
Lebanese President affirms commitment to entrenching civil peace and internal security in Lebanon
Beirut: Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun has affirmed that he is committed to entrenching civil peace and internal security in Lebanon, stressing that anyone who stokes tensions in Lebanon is providing a service to Israel. Civil peace can never be compromised, because the Lebanese people have»»»
Collapse of US-Iran Peace Deal a 'Definite Likelihood'
Hostilities in the Persian Gulf may resume at a moment’s notice, Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Georgetown University Qatar, explains to Sputnik. The issue of frozen Iranian assets and lifting anti-Iranian sanctions still remains the sticking points in the talks.Though the broad outline»»»
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Help Make Iran ‘Terror Regime’ Disappear
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said Israel would help to make Iran's "terror regime" disappear, as talks to reach a peace agreement between the US and Tehran appeared to stutter. "This terror regime which is destined to disappear from the world, and we will help bring about this outco»»»
Muhammad Ali’s Family Reflects on the Champion Boxer’s Legacy 10 Years After His Death
Muhammad Ali's legacy extends beyond his stinging right jab, world titles and Olympic gold medal, to the heart and compassion he showed long after he left the ring, his wife Lonnie Ali said. “He transcended boxing into every space you can imagine,” she told The Associated Press this week ahead of t»»»
Iran Plans Three-Day Funeral for Late Supreme Leader
Iran said on Tuesday it will hold a three-day state funeral for late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed by US-Israeli strikes on the first day of the Middle East war, at a date to be announced. Ali Khamenei, who led the country for nearly 37 years, was killed in his home in central Tehran on Febru»»»
‘Life and hope’: Lebanon hospital resilient after Israeli attack
TYRE, Lebanon: In a south Lebanon hospital heavily damaged by deadly Israeli strikes nearby, Dr. Nasser Al-Masri held a new-born baby, calling him “a message of life and hope” despite the war. Israeli strikes near the Jabal Amel hospital in Tyre on Monday killed four people and wounded 127, includi»»»
‘Life and hope’: Lebanon hospital resilient after Israeli attack
TYRE, Lebanon: In a south Lebanon hospital heavily damaged by deadly Israeli strikes nearby, Dr. Nasser Al-Masri held a new-born baby, calling him “a message of life and hope” despite the war. Israeli strikes near the Jabal Amel hospital in Tyre on Monday killed four people and wounded 127, includi»»»
FM conveys Saieds greetings to Korean counterpart, reaffirms Tunisias commitment to boosting cooperation with Korea
Tunis, June 2 (TAP) - President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung received on Tuesday in Seoul, the Foriegn Affairs Ministers of the African countries participating in the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting. On this occasion, Minister of...»»»
Tunisia banks on South Korean expertise to accelerate technological transition
Tunis, June 2 (TAP) - Tunisia aspires to foster its relations with South Korea to the status of a full strategic partnership, focusing on high value-added sectors, technology transfer, training, health and innovation.This is the message conveyed by...»»»
Chile's birth rate falls to historic low, raising concerns - UPI.com
The average number of children per woman in Chile last year fell to 0.99 live births, a 59.4% decrease from 1993, according to government statistics. File Photo by Alberto Valdes/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, June 2 (UPI) -- Chile has recorded a historic decline in births, with the birth rate falling 46.9% »»»
No: 106, 2 June 2026, Regarding the Visit of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, to Indonesia
H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will pay an official visit to Indonesia on 3 June 2026.»»»
UK Sets Target to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 87% by 2040
The UK government on Tuesday set a legal target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 87 percent by 2040, an additional intermediate goal. The country has already fixed an objective of reducing emissions by 68 percent by 2030 and at least 81 percent by 2035, compared to 1990 levels, and is aiming »»»