The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding shortfalls force aid agencies to scale back assistance, the UN World Food Program said on Friday. Joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February triggered a r»»»

Benjamin Netanyahu has long portrayed himself to the Israeli public as being uniquely adept in dealing with Donald Trump, capable of winning and sustaining the US president's backing. But an acrimonious phone call this week where the president called the prime minister "[expletive] crazy", first le»»»

Dubai: SalamAir has temporarily suspended flights to Kuwait and Lebanon as regional tensions continue to disrupt air travel across parts of the Middle East following attacks reported in both countries this week. In a travel advisory issued on Friday, Oman's low-cost carrier said all flights between»»»

Romania’s economy declined by 1.2% on an unadjusted basis in the first three months of this year compared with the same period of 2025, and by 1.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to provisional data (1) announced by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). INS revised upwards the data»»»

Since I was a young boy, I’ve used reading to transport myself into different worlds, to learn the unimaginable and to understand different views. Books are at the centre of all learning, of all civilisations. These small and portable time machines allow us to pass on knowledge, ideas and creativit»»»

POLITICS 24 Chasa reports that the ruling Progressive Bulgaria (PB) has taken control of 15 of the National Assembly’s 24 standing committees, while also securing deputy chair positions in all committees. GERB received three committee chairmanships, the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) and De»»»

Israeli ministers voiced strong opposition to a proposed ceasefire with Lebanon during a security cabinet meeting, though no official vote was held. The pause came after Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem rejected the U.S.-backed proposal, demanding instead a "comprehensive" ceasefire and the comp»»»

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Russia fired hundreds of drones at Ukraine between late Thursday and early Friday, killing seven people and destroying a factory that produces milk products for children, authorities said. Images published by Ukraine's state emergency service showed the ruins of a building bearing the logo of Ukrai»»»

The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum runs from June 3 to 6 under the theme "Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future." The forum gathered representatives from over 130 countries, featuring an agenda of more than 380 sessions aimed at fostering connections between various nati»»»

A fresh diplomatic dispute has emerged between Hungary and Slovakia after Prime Minister Péter Magyar made remarks about Hungary’s historical situation during a speech marking the Day of National Cohesion. Speaking on Budapest’s Kossuth Square on Thursday, Magyar said Hungary was “perhaps the only »»»

Geneva: "Pessimistic" predictions that the Middle East war could push tens of millions more people into acute hunger if drawn out are being proven right, the United Nations said Friday. A few weeks after the US-Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28 sparked the conflict and plunged world energ»»»

Vazrazhdane has submitted a proposal to close the police files committee (officially Committee for Disclosing the Documents and Announcing Affiliation of Bulgarian Citizens to the State Security and Intelligence Services of the Bulgarian National Army). Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of P»»»

Israeli strikes overnight in the south Lebanon city of Tyre killed seven people, a source from Lebanon's civil defense told AFP on Friday, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. One strike near the Jabal Amel hospital killed four people, wounded seven and lightly damaged the facility, whi»»»

The U.N. on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months. "The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is severe and deteriorating," the U.N. humanitarian agency OCHA said in a »»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed that around 1.2 million vehicles travel daily from Sharjah towards Dubai. According to Emirates Al Youm, the daily traffic demand is currently accommodated through five major entry corridors comprising a total of 25 lanes within Dubai.»»»

The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months. "The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is severe and deteriorating," the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said in a revised appeal f»»»

An Indian-origin woman has been awarded £6.6 million (Dh32.5 million) after a 23-year legal battle that began with a routine divorce and evolved into one of Britain’s most extraordinary family court disputes involving hidden wealth, money laundering convictions and a landmark Supreme Court ruling. »»»

GENEVA: “The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is severe and deteriorating,” the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said in a revised appeal for the country. “Repeated displacements, insufficient shelter capacity and limited prospects for safe return are deepening vulnerability,” it said, warning that “affec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour H E Dr Ali bin SmAikh Al Marri met with Director-General of the International Labour Organization H E Gilbert F. Houngbo, on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference currently taking place in Geneva. During the meeting, His Excellency the Minister and the»»»

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The European Commission has issued numerous recommendations urging Bulgaria to take action, particularly in the anti-corruption area, some of which have been incorporated into the Recovery and Resilience Plan as conditions for receiving funding, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov during quick Que»»»

RAMALLAH: Israeli forces shot dead an 18-year-old Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said Friday, while the military said it had killed someone who threw firebombs at vehicles. In the early hours of Friday, the health ministry said it had been informed of “th»»»

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks to reporters after arriving at Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul on Friday. Photo by Yonhap Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang said Friday that he views robotics as the next major growth sector in South Korea, adding that the dome»»»

Kyrgyzstan will begin preparing financial reserves in advance for earthquakes, mudflows, landslides, and other natural disasters. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Disaster Risk Financing Strategy for 2026–2030. The document is intended to help the state respond more quickly to emergencies »»»

RIYADH: Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Alexey Grozdev said trade between Saudi Arabia and Russia has surpassed $4 billion, reflecting rapidly expanding economic relations between the two countries. Speaking to Argaam on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum»»»

Berlin: A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner tipped onto its nose at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, June 4, 2026, injuring several staff, the German airline said. The incident occurred at 12:45 pm (1045 GMT) just before passengers boarded the plane which was scheduled to fly to Los Angeles. "The air»»»

Belgrade: The Shura Council participated in the Global Conference of Women Parliamentarians in Belgrade, which aimed to provide a platform for women parliamentarians to exchange experiences and identify innovative, shared strategies to advance women’s rights and empowerment. The conference discusse»»»

Abu Dhabi: The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations (NAMLCFTC) has announced the performance indicators of the UAE’s national anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and counter-proliferation financing fram»»»

Tunis, June 5 (TAP) – The weather will be clear to partly cloudy on Friday across most regions of the country, according to a bulletin published by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Maximum temperatures will range between 27°C and 32°C...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie affirmed that environmental protection in the State of Qatar is a firmly established national priority and an integrated framework closely linked to quality of life, the sustainability of reso»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev told the National Assembly on Friday that the government's goal is to achieve the lowest possible government deficit through the measures it plans to propose. During the rest of the year, regardless of the measures introduced, "it is impossible»»»

Vazrazhdane has submitted a proposal to close the Dossier Commission, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov told journalists on the sidelines of Parliament on Friday. Kostadinov said the commission was not functioning in practice and described it as “a political sanatorium” for loyal party figures»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni on the sidelines of a regional security gathering in Kyrgyzstan, with the two sides discussing efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East following a fresh escalation amid efforts for peace between W»»»

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova commented on Kyrgyzstan’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. «On June 3, the UN General Assembly held elections of members of the UN Security Council for 2027-2028. Kyrgyzstan (representing the Asia-Pacific Group), Zi»»»

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) intends to invest up to $10 million to expand support for small and medium-sized businesses in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, the corporation’s press service reported. The funds will be directed to Highland Central Asia Fund II, which plans to use the raised »»»

In a sharp critique published Monday, Israeli writer and military analyst Yoav Limor has dismissed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent claim of “breaking the barrier of fear,” warning that Israel is sliding into unprecedented political and international isolation under his leadership. Writin»»»

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah revolutionary group Sayyed Abdul Malik Al-Houthi affirmed a state of “full readiness” and close coordination across the Axis of Resistance, stressing unified positioning in response to ongoing developments in Lebanon and Palestine and any potential escalation. Speaking »»»

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a further deterioration of her health, the royal household said in a ⁠statement on Friday. The ⁠52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, was ⁠diagnosed with pulmonary »»»

Israel's military warned residents of three villages north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon to evacuate on Friday as strikes overnight in the south Lebanon city of Tyre killed seven people. "For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately and move away from the villages and towns b»»»

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, Visit Qatar is highlighting a diverse range of sustainable tourism destinations and experiences that reflect the State of Qatar’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development and responsible tourism. In alignment with the Qatar Nat»»»

The United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading real estate investment destinations despite recent regional challenges, according to a new global survey commissioned by Arada. The Arada UAE Real Estate Investment Index, conducted by U.S.-based research fi»»»

SAN ROQUE, SPAIN: Real Club Valderrama wasted no time reminding the LIV Golf field exactly of their competitive nature. Gusty, swirling winds turned an already demanding par 71 into an even more difficult test during Thursday’s opening round of LIV Golf Andalucia. The field averaged 72.51, the hard»»»

DUBAI: After three months away from home, Dubai Basketball returned to a packed Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday night and delivered a memorable 99-93 victory over Partizan in Game 1 of the 2025/2026 ABA League Finals. With nearly 9,500 fans filling the arena, the evening felt like more than a basketbal»»»

Officials remove ballot boxes from a polling station in southern Seoul on Friday after breaking up protesters who had gathered in protest of a shortage of ballots during the June 3 local elections. Photo by Yonhap Police on Friday secured remaining ballot boxes at a polling station in southern Seou»»»

On the sidelines of the 8th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly in Samarkand, Central Asian countries confirmed their commitment to developing a joint regional initiative to conserve snow leopards, other transboundary wildlife species, and sustainably manage mountain landscapes. According to»»»

Washington is pledging emergency aid to Bolivia and is warning against attempts to topple President Rodrigo Paz as his government faces mounting protests and worsening shortages. Washington on Thursday threw its support behind embattled Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, offering emergency assistance »»»

Doha, Qatar: As end-of-term examinations begin across schools in Qatar, a mix of focus, anticipation, and nervousness is sweeping through classrooms, marking one of the most important academic milestones in students’ educational journey. Thousands of students from science and humanities tracks are »»»

The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: As part of the National Waste Segregation at Source Program, the Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Awareness Section of the General Cleanliness Department, distributed 885 blue recycling bins to households across Al Rayyan Municipality during May, bringing the »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army issues threat to evacuate six towns in southern Lebanon: Teffahta, Babliyeh, Saksakiya, Marwaniyeh, Qaqaiyat Al-Sanawbar»»»