Tanjug 10m

Vucic: Serbia is on EU path, that is our strategic goal

TIVAT - Serbia is on the EU path, and that is its strategic goal, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said in Tivat, Montenegro, on Friday. Vucic is in Tivat for the EU-Western Balkans Summit. Asked by foreign reporters about his expectations from the summit and whether Serbia was ready to get close»»»

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Naharnet 16m

Lebanon sentences activists in absentia for inciting Israeli attacks

Lebanon's judiciary has charged two anti-Hezbollah activists in absentia with inciting Israeli attacks against the Iran-backed group and sentenced them to 15 years in prison, a judicial official told AFP on Friday. It is the harshest sentence yet against activists expressing support for Israel, whi»»»

Arab News 40m

Lebanon sentences activists in absentia for inciting Israeli attacks

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s judiciary has charged two anti-Hezbollah activists in absentia with inciting Israeli attacks against the Iran-backed group and sentenced them to 15 years in prison, a judicial official told AFP on Friday. It is the harshest sentence yet against activists expressing support for Isr»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Serena Williams' comeback to continue in Berlin

Berlin: Serena Williams will take part in the women's doubles at June's WTA event in Berlin, organisers announced Friday, the next stop in her comeback after a near four-year absence. "Every tournament I add to my schedule right now is special, and Berlin is no exception," Williams, 44, said in a s»»»

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Ya Libnan 54m

Democrats help Republicans kill Tlaib’s Lebanon war powers measure – Ya Libnan

Share: US Rep Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) file photo The majority of House Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to defeat a Lebanon war powers resolution forced to the House floor by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.). Why it matters: It’s a blow to the anti-war left just one day after the House pass»»»

Business-review 1h

Romania’s illicit cigarette trade caused EUR 324 million in losses last year, amid Europe-wide black market surge

The 20th edition of the study “Illicit cigarette and heated tobacco consumption, and oral nicotine share in Europe” analyzing the scale of the illicit cigarette trade in the European Union, conducted by KPMG LLP on behalf of Philip Morris International, shows that consumption of black-market cigare»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Justice Minister Naydenov Says Government Delivers Results on Reform Recommendations

This government is maintaining reform continuity while delivering results aligned with European Commission recommendations, Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov told Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath, the Ministry of Justice press service s»»»

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Business-review 1h

Romania still faces major fiscal, productivity, and social gaps, warns European Commission in fresh Country Report

The European Commission (EC) has published its 2026 Country Report and the country-specific recommendations (CSRs) for Romania, warning that the country continues to face significant fiscal, external, competitiveness, and social vulnerabilities, despite progress made through the fiscal consolidatio»»»

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Arab News 1h

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

Most of the 13 US treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from ​the hospitals said this week. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resul»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

US Domestic Treatment Centers Ready for Ebola Even as Kenya Plans Persist

Most of the 13 US treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with Ebola if needed, representatives from the hospitals said this week. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has result»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Vucic: Important meeting with von der Leyen, Costa, Macron and Merz about Serbia's EU future

TIVAT, - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who is attending the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, said on Friday he had had an important meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, French President Emanuel Macron and Ger»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

BREAKING: Hungary bans new guest workers from three countries with immediate effect

Hungary has introduced an immediate restriction affecting foreign workers, banning the recruitment of new guest workers from the Philippines, Georgia and Armenia through a fast-track employment procedure. The announcement was made during Thursday’s government press briefing, where officials outline»»»

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BBC 2h

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWycliffe Muia Agadez governorate/FacebookThe victims were buried in mass graves by the rescue team dispatched to the area At least 49 people have died of thirst in a remote part o»»»

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Egypt Independent 2h

Egypt, S. Korea, Japan discuss boosting economic, developmental cooperation

Assistant Foreign Minister for International, Multilateral, and Bilateral Development Cooperation Ambassador Khaled Anis discussed with a delegation from the South Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), affiliated with the Export-Import Bank of Korea, ways to boost economic and develo»»»

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Business-review 2h

Romania on track to receive new EUR 2.6 billion PNRR payment, taking total absorption above 60%

Romania’s fourth PNRR payment request has received a favourable opinion from the EU’s Economic and Financial Committee, bringing the country one step closer to receiving the funds. The payment will be formally authorised after the final comitology stage under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Media Review: June 5

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»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Feared global hunger crisis 'coming to pass' as Mideast war lingers: UN

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»»»

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Gulf News 3h

After 23 years, Indian-origin woman wins £6.6 million in epic divorce battle

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. »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Deputy PM Pekanov Says EC Has Issued Numerous Anti-Corruption Recommendations to Bulgaria

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»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE confiscates Dh4.23 billion in 2025 anti-money laundering crackdown

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»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

‘Qatar advancing science-based approach to environmental protection’

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»»»

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Al Manar 3h

‘Israel Hayom’ Column: Netanyahu Has Led Israel Into Isolation, Relying on ‘One Unpredictable Man’

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»»»

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Gulf News 3h

56% of global investors want UAE property, new international survey reveals

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»»»

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Arab News 3h

Hatton, Vincent share lead as Valderrama delivers opening-day test

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»»»

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Arab News 3h

Dubai Basketball takes step toward ABA League glory with historic finals homecoming

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»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Hungary tops Europe for costliest power cuts: households lose thousands every year

Hungary is facing the highest household financial losses from power cuts in Europe, according to a new global analysis by Compare the Market. The findings show a hidden economic burden caused by electricity outages across the continent, with Hungary ranking at the top of the list for both outage du»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Airlines usually add summer flights — so why are they cutting them now?

Dubai: UAE, Indian and multiple global airlines are entering what analysts are calling “one of the most unpredictable summer travel seasons in recent years”, with the Iran conflict, fuel prices and airspace disruptions forcing carriers to rethink growth plans during what is usually the industry’s b»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Taiwan, China Coast Guards in Renewed Standoff at Top of South China Sea

The Taiwanese and ‌Chinese Coast Guards were engaged in another tense standoff near the strategically located Pratas Islands at the top of the South China Sea on Friday, Taiwan said, the second time in a fortnight that this has happened. China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territ»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Putin to Confront Weak Economy at 'Russian Davos', under Threat of Ukrainian Drones

Russia's Vladimir Putin will address a flagship investment forum in Saint Petersburg on Friday, as the war in Ukraine drags the economy into stagnation and days after brazen Ukrainian drone strikes rocked his home city. Russia's offensive has led to rising prices, tax hikes, two-decade-high borrowi»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Younis, Al Hadi bag wins as Al Shaqab League Finals begin

Doha, Qatar: The Al Shaqab Showjumping League Finals began at the Longines Indoor Arena yesterday, bringing together riders from across the region for the decisive three-day conclusion to the season. Action got under way with the Al Shaqab Champions class (140cm), offering a prize fund of QR70,000,»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Adam Noujas & Nivedya Aji complete golden doubles; Parvathy Abin shines as NVBS players excel at Kerala State Sub-Junior Ranking Tournament 2026

Kollam, Kerala: New Vision Badminton Sport (NVBS) produced a remarkable display of emerging badminton talent at the prestigious YONEX SUNRISE NSB Sub Junior Ranking Tournament 2026, the first Kerala State Ranking Tournament of the season, held from 1st to 5th June 2026 in Kollam, Kerala. The highly»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Watch: Everest's busiest season yet sees over 900 reach the peak

Dubai: Mount Everest's climbing season is drawing to a close after a record-breaking year that saw an unprecedented number of mountaineers reach the world's highest peak. Nepalese officials said more than 900 climbers successfully summited the 8,849-metre mountain, taking advantage of unusually fav»»»

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Arab News 4h

Balkan leaders attend EU summit in Montenegro as enlargement gains urgency

TIVAT: Leaders from across the European Union and the Balkans are gathering in Montenegro on Friday to discuss expanding the bloc to include countries in the region, seen as a key area in countering security and economic threats posed by Russia and China. The EU-Western Balkans summit, being held i»»»

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UPI 4h

On This Day, June 5: Teton River Dam collapses killing 11 - UPI.com

On June 5, 1976, the Teton River Dam in Idaho collapsed as it was being filled for the first time, killing 11 people, flooding 300 square miles and causing an estimated $1 billion damage. 1 of 7 | On June 5, 1976, the Teton River Dam in Idaho, the remains of which are pictured, collapsed as it was »»»

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Al Awsat 4h

China's Xi to Visit North Korea in Push for Deeper Ties

China said on Friday President Xi Jinping would visit North Korea on a two-day trip from June 8, his first in nearly seven years as Beijing looks to reassert ties with Pyongyang, its only formal treaty ally. Beijing has worked to draw Pyongyang back into its fold after the COVID-19 pandemic froze e»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar brace for tough group challenge

A closer look at Al Annabi’s Group B opponents: Switzerland, Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s quest for a first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout stage berth will hinge on how they navigate a challenging but not insurmountable Group B featuring Switzerland, co-hosts Canada and Bosn»»»

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Arab News 5h

Recipes for Success: Chef Norberto Valdez Palacios 

DUBAI: Argentine chef Norberto Valdez Palacios brings more than two decades of global experience to his role as executive chef of the Red Sea Edition in Saudi Arabia. A pivotal chapter in his career, he says, was working with Mauro Colagreco at MGM Cotai in Macao, which helped refine his culinary p»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

A new state rental housing programme could reshape Hungary’s housing market

As house prices continue to reach record levels across much of Hungary, finding affordable accommodation is becoming increasingly difficult for young people, university students and workers. One possible answer may lie in expanding the country’s rental housing sector, which is expected to become a »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Mali Offers $3.5 Million Reward for Sahel Al-Qaeda Chief

Mali's military government on Thursday offered a $3.5 million reward for information leading to the arrest or killing of the leader of Al-Qaeda's Sahel branch. Iyad Ag Ghaly, head of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), is the region's most wanted man as the leader of the biggest »»»

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Arab News 6h

President Mahmoud Abbas ratifies first-ever voting system for Palestinian parliamentary elections

LONDON: The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday ratified a voting system for the Palestinian National Council election scheduled for November. It will be the first time that members of the council, which was established in 1964 and is the Palestinian parliament, have been chosen by a »»»

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24 News Agency 6h

Administration of Tyubeteyka cafe in Bishkek claims raiding attempt - | 24.KG

Police officers and representatives of the State Tax Service arrived at Tyubeteyka café in Bishkek to conduct special operations. A video was posted on the establishment’s Instagram account. The footage shows police officers and tax officials inviting witnesses to observe the procedure. During the »»»

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Sputnik 6h

US House Approves New Anti-Russia Sanctions and Billions in Ukraine Aid

The US House of Representatives has voted 226-195 to pass a legislative package imposing new sanctions on Russia and delivering more weapons to Ukraine, American media reported. Defying their own party leadership, a faction of Republicans joined Democrats to force the bill through, choosing to fuel»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Heart of Europe investor wins Dh1.5m after ownership transfer fails

Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered a developer behind a hotel unit in the Heart of Europe project on the World Islands to refund more than Dh1.37 million to an investor and pay an additional Dh150,000 in compensation after finding that the property could not be transferred because of multiple legal a»»»

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Arab News 8h

KFSH adds Diamond status for stroke care to growing list of global honors

RIYADH: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has earned Diamond status in the World Stroke Organization Awards, the latest in a string of international recognitions that have reinforced the Saudi institution’s standing among the world’s leading academic medical centers. Accord»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Leaked video reveals extensive fire damage aboard USS Ford aircraft carrier following report of 'sewage crisis', undercutting US Navy’s initial assurances

Newly obtained video published exclusively by CNN shows extensive damage aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford following a March fire, raising questions about the severity of the incident and the Navy's initial characterisation of the blaze. The video, which CNN said was recorded aboard th»»»

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Gulf News 9h

US journalist pleads guilty to acting as an agent for China

WASHINGTON: An American journalist who has lived in China since 2010 and worked for several state media organizations there pleaded guilty in a U.S. court Thursday to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, the Justice Department said. Thomas Pauken II is set to be sentenced Septembe»»»

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Ya Libnan 10h

“Israel has never been stronger and Iran has never been weaker”, Netanyahu tells CNBC – Interview – Ya Libnan

Share: Following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC exclusive interview with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” (M-F, 9AM-12PM ET) Wednesday, June 3 PART I SARA EISEN: Hi. Good morning, Carl, from Jerusalem this morning. I’m here in the Israeli Prime Mi»»»

UPI 11h

Trump: Pulte won't be 'permanent" director of national intelligence - UPI.com

Embattled Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte won't be nominated for the job on a permanent basis, President Donald Trump said Thursday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, whose new assignment has drawn »»»

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Gulf News 12h

Jamshid Ghomi, California-based tech exec arrested for supplying US tech to Iran, money laundering

A dual US-Iranian national and CEO of a Tehran-based technology company was arrested Wednesday on federal charges accusing him of conspiring to violate US sanctions by supplying sophisticated American networking, security and encryption equipment to Iran’s military and nuclear programs, according t»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Trump announces $700 million support for US coal projects

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he was using Cold War era legislation to tap $700 million in funding for a slew of coal projects -- his latest push to increase use of the most-polluting fossil fuel. Trump said the money would be used to keep more than a dozen coal plants in ten stat»»»

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