Israeli strikes kill 6 near Tyre, target car on Khaldeh road despite ongoing talks
Lebanese state media reported an Israeli strike near Beirut on Wednesday as well as attacks on south Lebanon, ahead of a second day of talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the targeting of a car on the Khaldeh road", referring to an area»»»
UN chief proposes options to help end Lebanon conflict after peacekeepers leave
The United Nations chief has proposed three options to help end the decades-old conflict between Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israel when the 8,100-member U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon ends on Dec. 31. All of the options presented to the U.N. Security Council by Sec»»»
Norway Chess 2026 produces dramatic round 7
OSLO: Round seven of Norway Chess 2026 has kept up the drama in Oslo, with a decisive classical result and two tense Armageddon battles. The headline result on Tuesday came when Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated Alireza Firouzja in classical chess. The Indian star outplayed Firouzja in a long stru»»»
Sirens sound in northern Israel after ‘hostile aircraft infiltration’, military says
DUBAI: The Israeli military said sirens sounded in northern Israel on Wednesday following what it described as a “hostile aircraft infiltration.” Lebanon had announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that would see Israel halt strikes on Beirut’s Hezbollah-controlled »»»
PM Comments on Progressive Bulgaria's Proposal to Remove COVID-Related Pension Supplements, Maternity Leave Controversy
Progressive Bulgaria leader and Prime Minister Rumen Radev commented on the opposition’s uproar after the parliamentary group proposed the removal of COVID-related supplements for newly granted pensions. At the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, he argued that “not a single euro, not a sing»»»
Ascom's board approves 90% stake acquisition in Raya Holding’s Ostool Transport Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The board of Asek Company for Mining (Ascom) agreed on acquiring 90% of Ostool Transport’s shares in exchange for EGP 641 million, equivalent to EGP 8.224 per share, according to a bourse disclosure. The members unanimously approved the fair value (FV) study of Ostool’s share price su»»»
Temperatures expected to rise on Wednesday
Tunis, June 3 (TAP)- The weather on Wednesday is partly cloudy in most regions. Local storm cells and scattered showers are expected in the afternoon in northwestern and central western highlands then in the east. The wind is blowing northwest in...»»»
Did India really sell $12 billion worth of gold to save the rupee from crashing?
Dubai: The Indian government has dismissed claims that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold nearly $12 billion worth of gold reserves to protect the rupee and bolster foreign currency assets, calling the assertion "fake" and inconsistent with official data. The clarification came after a Bloomberg »»»
24-year-old woman falls from window of multi-story building in Bishkek - | 24.KG
On the evening of June 2, a 24-year-old woman fell from the window of a multi-story residential building in Bishkek. The Department of Internal Affairs of Oktyabrsky district reported the incident. According to police, the 102 service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek received a»»»
Kyrgyzstan to replace gymnasiums and lyceums with profile-oriented schools - | 24.KG
Starting this year, Kyrgyzstan will introduce pre-profile schools, followed by a full transition to profile-oriented schools next year. Education Minister Dogdurgul Kendirbaeva announced during a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. She noted that lyceums and gymnasiums have been stripped of their special »»»
Eye on Africa - Two killed in Kenya protests over US Ebola centre
In tonight's edition, two people reportedly die in Kenya during protests over a planned quarantine center for US nationals. Also, Kenyans march under banners bearing the names of hundreds of murdered women. And Beninese creators are turning to digital games to help young people explore their c»»»
Tehran Says Condemns US Strikes on Qeshm Island, Reiterates Iran's Right to Defend Itself
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran condemns the US strikes on Qeshm Island and the attack on an Iranian tanker, reiterating Iran's right to defend itself, and blames Kuwait and Bahrain for complicity, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. "The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the aggress»»»
Israeli Analyst Warns Lebanon War Sliding Into ‘Quagmire’ Amid Hezbollah Evolving Tactics
Israeli war in southern Lebanon is increasingly turning into a strategic trap, analyst Ofer Shelah said, warning that Hezbollah’s evolving tactics and sustained attacks are dragging ‘Israel’ into a prolonged war of attrition. Talking to Israeli Channel 12, Shelah, a journalist and director of the “»»»
UAE calls for united Gulf stance after attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain
A top Emirati official called on Wednesday for a united stance from the Gulf after renewed attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain that were blamed on Iran. "In light of Iran's repeated aggression against the brotherly states of Kuwait and Bahrain, a firm, unified and cohesive Gulf stance is imperative. No G»»»
Abu Dhabi to host round 4 of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship
ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced that round four of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) will take place from June 5 to 7 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The championship plays an important role in providing Emirati athletes with o»»»
NBA Finals showcase new era of parity as Knicks and Spurs renew rivalry with history on the line
DUBAI: The 2026 NBA Finals tip off on Thursday, June 4, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs meeting on basketball’s biggest stage for the first time since 1999. The Knicks are seeking their first NBA championship since 1973, while the Spurs are chasing a sixth title. Regardless of the ou»»»
Walk on real Omani sand at the heart of La Biennale di Venezia
VENICE: The Sultanate of Oman Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, which ends on Nov. 22, is asking visitors to slow down and engage with unexpected materials — and fellow guests. “We are bringing sand from a desert in Oman to Venice,” artist and curator Hait»»»
At least half of all classes in schools should be taught in Kyrgyz - | 24.KG
All schools in Kyrgyzstan should have at least 50 percent of their classes taught in Kyrgyz. Education Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva told in response to a question from 24.kg news agency. «If you don’t know Kyrgyz, it will be very difficult to realize your potential here. You need to know global l»»»
Gargash urges unified GCC response to repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has called for a firm and united GCC position against the repeated Iranian aggression against Kuwait and Bahrain, saying the security and interests of GCC countries are inseparable. In a post on X platform, Gargash said GCC »»»
A propos - Russia 'trying to prevent Armenia's diversification of connectivity', expert says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Stonehill College, explains that the narrative of "Armenia pivoting from Russia to Europe is a misconception", adding that "Putin is trying to appl»»»
OECD Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecasts Over Mideast War Fallout
The war in the Middle East has dented economic growth prospects worldwide, with a more severe shock likely if no effective ceasefire is agreed before 2027, the OECD warned Wednesday. Global economic growth is now forecast to slip to 2.8 percent for 2026 if Gulf exports of oil and gas return to pre-»»»
New Delhi Hotel Fire Kills at Least 21
At least 21 people were killed when a fire ripped through a hotel in New Delhi on Wednesday, police said, in one of the deadliest blazes in the Indian capital in recent years. Building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and routine disregard for safety regulations. Th»»»
Why Field Service Teams Need Time Tracking With GPS, Geofencing, and Mobile
For a long time, time tracking was seen as something only desk workers needed. The assumption was simple: if you sit at a desk, a time tracker makes sense, but if you’re out in the field, it doesn’t apply to you. So cleaning crews, landscaping teams, and HVAC technicians simply kept relying on manu»»»
Israel strikes south, car on Khaldeh road despite ongoing talks
Lebanese state media reported an Israeli strike near Beirut on Wednesday as well as attacks on south Lebanon, ahead of a second day of talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the targeting of a car on the Khaldeh road", referring to an area»»»
Virtual taekwondo to feature at 2026 Asian Games
Tokyo: Fighters wearing virtual reality headsets will battle it out in cyberspace at this year's Asian Games in Japan after organisers approved the inclusion of virtual taekwondo. The non-contact sport sees combatants strap sensors to their bodies and aim kicks at virtual opponents in what develope»»»
Vietnamese assassins attacked restaurant owner's creditors
Hungary’s Chief Prosecutor for Budapest has brought charges of attempted aggravated murder and other offences against seven Vietnamese men, seeking custodial sentences, after they allegedly attacked their creditors with machetes. Vietnamese restaurant owner owed a lot of money In a statement issued»»»