Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The call discussed cooperation relations between the two countri»»»

Share: United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, left, is joined by second from left: State Department Chief of Staff Dan Holler, Sr., State Department Counselor and Director, Office of Policy Planning Michael A. Needham and United States Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, as they meet with»»»

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is entering a new phase of artificial intelligence adoption as large-scale developments move beyond digital experimentation and into day-to-day operations on construction sites. Across the Kingdom’s built environment, developers and contractors are increa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone conversation on Thursday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic HE Jean-Noel Barrot, focusing on regional diplomacy and efforts to reduce tensions»»»

A ceasefire in the Middle East does not always mean that shooting stops entirely, US President Donald Trump has said, after reporters pressed him on the latest military exchanges involving Iran. US forces this week reportedly targeted a tanker destined for Iran’s Kharg Island, triggering an Iranian»»»

The Israeli military said on Thursday that one of its soldiers was killed in southern Lebanon, the first fatality since the announcement of a new ceasefire plan. Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, 21, "fell in combat" the military said in a brief statement. A military source told AFP that he was killed »»»

The Kennedy Center's lawyers instructed staff to remove President Donald Trump's name from the center by June 12. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- The Kennedy Center ordered its staff Thursday to remove President Donald Trump's name from the center by June 12. A memo was »»»

If you feel like sampling a taste of Korea while in Alkhobar, look no further than Villaggio Restaurants Village and Koyee Korean Cafe and Cuisine. While Riyadh has its original Koyee barbecue spot, which opened in early 2025, this second location, which launched six months ago, has a more curated »»»

JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Thursday that it will open an embassy in Slovenia, marking what it hopes will be a new chapter in relations with the European country under the newly formed government in Ljubljana. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured after the previous center-left government »»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Lebanese Republic HE Joseph Aoun held a telephone conversation on Thursday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, during which the two sides discussed bilateral relations and the latest developments i»»»

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In “Athens and Sparta,” eminent historian Adrian Goldsworthy tells the definitive history of the relationship between brutal, militaristic Sparta and brash, radically democratic Athens. He narrates their incredible rise to prominence and how they became allies, rivals, and and ultimately, enemies. »»»

RIYADH: As World Environment Day 2026 focuses global attention on climate change, Saudi Arabia’s local story is being shaped by delivery: protected ecosystems, restoration informed by evidence, and solutions that can be measured and scaled. World Environment Day is observed on June 5, and the 2026 »»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan enjoys a special relationship with the US that encompasses cooperation in trade, investment, security, counterterrorism, energy and people-to-people exchanges, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday. Pakistan has managed to forge close ties with the US under Donald Trump»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to continuing support for the efforts of the International Labour Organization, strengthening international cooperation, and working towards a work environment that is more equitable and sustainable, where technological progress goes hand in hand w»»»

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JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Thursday that it will open an embassy in Slovenia, marking what it hopes will be a new chapter in relations with the European country under the newly formed government in Ljubljana. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured after the previous center-left government »»»

Philanthropost Melinda French Gates has donated $600 million to women's health projects in the past two years. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Melinda French Gates has added another $215 million to her organization Pivotal, which funds social initiatives for women and »»»

One ballot box, two competing battles. In Armenia, voters are heading to the polls to decide the future direction of their country. But beneath the political campaigns lies a far more insidious warfare. Analysts warn that a massive, coordinated network of foreign disinformation - much of it tracing»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for a face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, saying he was also ready for a “full ceasefire”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a ra»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The call discussed cooperation relati»»»

Berlin: German airline Lufthansa said several employees were injured Thursday after the nose gear of a Boeing jet suddenly gave way while the aircraft was parked at a gate in Frankfurt, sending the front tip of the plane crashing down to the ground. Only crew members and ground staff were on board »»»

Despite living just 300 meters from the border wall separating Israel from Lebanon, Sigalit Levin has little enthusiasm for the new ceasefire deal meant to bring a lasting end to fighting with Hezbollah. "We can't keep doing this," the 60-year-old told AFP from her home in Shlomi, a small town in I»»»

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the latest killing of a peacekeeper in southern Lebanon and demanded those responsible be brought to justice, his spokesman said Thursday. The Serbian peacekeeper, who died from wounds sustained Wednesday from mortar fire at his base, is the seventh»»»

In his new book, “The Robot Who Doesn’t Feel,” British dentist and researcher Dr. Ameed Khalid Abdulhamid introduces children to some of the questions raised by the development of artificial intelligence. Aimed at youngsters between the ages of 9 and 12 and available in both English and Arabic, it »»»

The First Civil Court of Santiago ruled that Amazon Prime Video failed to comply with Chile's intellectual property laws and ordered the company to pay unpaid fees accumulated over more than four years, Photo by ADM/Pixabay SANTIAGO, Chile, June 4 (UPI) -- A Chilean court ordered Amazon Prime Video»»»

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its public program for June, featuring a diverse range of workshops, exhibitions, family drop-in activities, and masterclasses across its museums and creative spaces throughout Doha. In this regard, the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) places creativity at the »»»

ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Europe is trying to prolong the Ukraine conflict in order to gain a foothold in Ukraine to threaten Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on June 4. "Europe, it seems, is trying to prolong the Ukrainian conflict to gain a foothold in Ukraine to threaten Russia," L»»»

LONDON: Even as diplomats search for a way to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah, a medieval fortress in southern Lebanon has become one of the conflict’s most potent symbols. Recent talks in Washington between Israeli and Lebanese officials produced the outline of another deal, one that Leba»»»

PARIS: Social networking platforms should provide clear, consistent rules for when they will ban accounts permanently and provide affected users with information and avenues for appeal, Meta’s independent Oversight Board said Thursday. The board — often referred to as the “supreme court” for the pa»»»

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire that would require Hezbollah to stop firing, withdraw from near the border and would see Lebanon's army deploy in new "pilot zones" in the area. The Iran-backed group has rejected the proposed arrangement, instead demanding a comprehensive cea»»»

ZURICH — Though Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the number one in cross-border wealth management, rather than entre panic mode, Swiss banks seem unruffled — feeling it bolsters the case against looming tighter banking regulations.Hong Kong is now the world's largest cross-border booking cent»»»

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union signed off Thursday on a new 100-million-euro ($116 million) support package for the Lebanese army, as it seeks to bolster the military amid a fragile ceasefire in the country."The latest ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon offers a chance to prevent a return»»»

AMMAN — The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) have released an international report titled "Strengthening the Independence of Supreme Audit Institutions: Looking at Informal Factors Beyond Legal Safeguards".The report, release»»»

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Nir Barkat, Israel's economy minister called France's decision to ban Israeli offensive weapons from the Eurosatory defence fair "shameful", warning that Israel would "bypass France" to reach its customers. He argued Israel had "no choice but to eliminate" Iran's capabilities»»»

We take a look at hanging out in France, and why "third places" or "tiers-lieux" in French, are increasingly popular here. We discover what exactly these spaces are, how they promote community and democracy,and how to ask someone to spend time together in French.»»»

The military wing loyal to Sadrist movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr handed over responsibility for security in Samarra to the Iraqi army on Thursday, in a symbolic ceremony that included lowering the faction’s flag at its operations headquarters. The move, seen by observers as a “qualitative shift,”»»»

It is the moving story of a Russian father and daughter who opposed Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. It all began in March 2022, when 12-year-old Maria drew an anti-war picture at school in response to the invasion launched a month earlier. She was immediately reported by those around her, and the »»»

A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is facing mounting resistance from protesters in Albania, angered by its environmental impact and doubts about its legality. Here's what we know. Protesters are furious over a planned luxury »»»

Israel and Hezbollah have dashed hopes for a “last chance” ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, with Tel Aviv insisting it will continue military operations until a demilitarized zone is established, and Hezbollah vowing to fight on, calling the deal “a road map to exterminate part of the Lebanese peopl»»»

While Turkmenistan’s insular, authoritarian government is taking baby steps to open the country’s economy to international trade, it continues to tighten its hold over the flow of information. Watchdog groups rank Turkmenistan as one of the most repressive states on earth. A new report, titled Turk»»»

Hungary marks the Day of National Cohesion on 4 June with commemorations across the country, as many public figures, including Prime Minister Péter Magyar, President Tamás Sulyok and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony reflected on the legacy of the Treaty of Trianon, national unity and the future of »»»

Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister Hristo Polendakov held a farewell meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Canada's Ambassador to Bulgaria, Gavin Buchan, who is resident in Bucharest and who will complete his tour in the summer of 2026, Polendakov's Ministry said in a press release on Thur»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye, HE Hakan Fidan. The call discussed cooperation relations between the two countries, along with ways »»»

ANKARA: Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu has revealed ongoing discussions with Saudi Arabia on reviving the Hejaz Railway and extending it to the Sultanate of Oman as part of a broader vision to enhance regional connectivity and provide an alternative route to th»»»

The ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel provides for the creation of “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon, where the Lebanese army would assume exclusive control and ensure Hezbollah fighters are not present, in return for an Israeli military withdrawal from those areas. Lebanese President »»»

TIVAT - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday in Tivat, Montenegro, it was no secret that crime clans from Montenegro had wanted to pay someone to assassinate him, and that there was evidence of this in records of communication via Sky ECC, a secure mobile phone application. On Thursd»»»

Bulgarian Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg on Thursday, his Ministry's press office reported. Meeting with European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, th»»»

TRIPOLI: Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday to protest against irregular migrants and refugees they say should leave Libya. Demonstrators chanted “Libya belongs to Libyans” among other chants and called for the closure of the UNHCR headqua»»»