Gulf News 1m

Philippines Senate shakeup: Lawyers' group says June 3 session with 12 senators 'lawful', citing 1949 SC precedent

Manila: The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) declared on Thursday that a controversial Senate session conducted with only 12 senators present was lawful and valid, citing a landmark 1949 Supreme Court ruling that allows for a practical interpretation of quorum when some members are unavailab»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

Prime Minister receives phone call from Kuwait's Foreign Minister

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»»»

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Arab News 44m

AI helps Saudi real estate shift from delays to data-driven delivery

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar, France discuss Iran mediation efforts and regional crises in high-level call

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

2 children among 9 killed in Gaza City

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least nine Palestinians, a hospital said on Thursday, even as much of the world’s attention was focused on the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The nine people were killed in at least four separate strikes in Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital,»»»

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Arab News 1h

49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down

ABIDJAN: Forty-nine people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara desert district in Niger after the truck transporting them broke down, authorities said Thursday. The dead were among a group returning from Mali for a Muslim festival when they ran short of water, the Agadez governorate said in a post»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar successfully hosts decisive AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ qualifier at Grand Hamad Stadium

Doha: Qatar successfully hosted the decisive AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifier between Lebanon and Yemen at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, with Yemen claiming a 2-0 victory to secure their place in the continental championship. Originally scheduled to be hosted in Beirut, the final decisive q»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunis to host Tunisia-Italy Business Forum, June 24-25

Tunis, June 4 (TAP) - The Tunisia-Italy Business Forum will be held on June 24-25, at the headquarters of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) in Tunis, according to the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Lebanese President holds talks with Prime Minister

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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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar calls for stronger international cooperation to promote decent work

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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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Shocking collapse? Tisza Party is ahead of Fidesz by 3 million supporters

Hungary’s governing Tisza Party has reached an unprecedented level of public support, according to a new survey by Závecz Research, opening a gap of roughly three million supporters over former ruling party Fidesz. Tisza Party’s popularity is constantly growing The poll, conducted between 27 May an»»»

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UPI 1h

Melinda French Gates donates $215M, funding $600M for women's health - UPI.com

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 »»»

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UPI 1h

Look: Teen assembles Mr. Potato Head in record-breaking 4.63 seconds - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Calen Seah broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head at 4.63 seconds. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records June 4 (UPI) -- A Singapore teenager parlayed his speedy Rubik's cube solving skills into breaking the Guinness World Record for the fastest»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ever tried saving a life? National ambulance lets you learn

Dubai: National Ambulance, part of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, is taking part in the Middle East Ambulance, Medical Transportation and Rescue Exhibition and Conference (EMTEX 2026), which opened in Dubai on Wednesday and continues for two days. The event brings together e»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi vice minister of foreign affairs receives Norway’s special envoy to Sudan

RIYADH: Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received Norway’s special envoy to Sudan, Endre Stiansen, in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and discussed the latest developments in Sudan and related efforts. The Saudi gover»»»

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France24 2h

A 'rogues' gallery' of notorious figures at Russia's biggest economic conference

Russia-U.S. talks on economic and energy issues continue despite a pause in Ukraine peace negotiations, Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev told ​Reuters on Thursday, ‌adding he spoke to U.S. counterparts a day earlier. He spoke on the sidelines of the St Petersburg economic summit, where, as FRA»»»

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France24 2h

Massive disinformation campaign underway in Armenia ahead of elections, analysts warn

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»»»

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France24 2h

Zelensky in open letter to Putin proposes face-to-face meeting and 'full ceasefire'

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Egyptian Vulture Conservation Project with Bulgarian Participation Wins LIFE Awards Citizens' Prize

A project aiming to strengthen the population of Egyptian vultures, where Bulgaria is one of the partners, won the LIFE Awards 2026 Citizens' Prize, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) - the coordinating beneficiary for the project - reported Thursday. The winning project is ti»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final clash

Paris: Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as the world number 114 became the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the Roland Garros final, where she will take on Mirra Andreeva. The Pole downed Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the last four to join Russian 19-year-old »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Egypt's Foreign Minister

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»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Watch: Lufthansa Boeing 787 suddenly drops nose-first at Frankfurt Airport

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 »»»

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Naharnet 2h

North Israel residents hold little hope for Lebanon truce deal

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»»»

Naharnet 2h

UN chief condemns killing of Serbian peacekeeper in Lebanon

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»»»

Arab News 2h

What We Are Reading Today: The Robot Who Doesn’t Feel

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Museums announces June program of exhibitions, workshops, family activities

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 »»»

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Jordan Times 2h

EU signs off on new 100-m-euro in support for Lebanese army

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»»»

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France24 2h

Tête à tête - France's ban on Israeli weapons at Eurosatory 'shameful', says economy minister

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»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli media: Initial reports indicate that an IED exploded near an Israeli army force in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Initial reports indicate that an IED exploded near an Israeli army force in southern Lebanon 04-06-2026 21:18 PM Latest News»»»

Al Awsat 2h

Iraq on Verge of Restructuring Popular Mobilization Forces

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,”»»»

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France24 2h

What we know about Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort sparking outrage in Albania

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 »»»

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UPI 2h

Violence erupts in Somalia’s capital over president’s extended term - UPI.com

People gather during a protest in a street in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Thursday after fighting erupted between opposition-led protesters and Somali state security forces during a planned protest against the federal government's mandate extension for President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Photo by Said Yusu»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:30 on Thursday 04-06-2026 two Merkava tanks in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle with two Ababil loitering gliders [FPV], achieving confirmed hits: statement 13 - 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 at 19:30 on Thursday 04-06-2026 two Merkava tanks in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle wit»»»

BNE 2h

Turkmenistan doesn’t like Elon Musk

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»»»

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UPI 3h

DOJ announces 6 convictions of health care fraud in 3 weeks - UPI.com

Vice President JD Vance is the country's fraud czar. The Department of Justice announced six healthcare fraud convictions in the past three weeks. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice announced that it had secured the convictions of six people in t»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkiye's Foreign Minister 

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 »»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE Weather: Intense summer heat and dry conditions to begin June 7 with Pleiades rise

The UAE will enter a period of intense summer heat and dry conditions from June 7 as the Pleiades star cluster rises above the eastern horizon, marking the start of the Gulf region’s traditional summer season known in Arabic as “Al Qayz”, a leading Emirati astronomer said. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairm»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Head of Metula settlement: The state has left us to live again under warnings and missiles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Head of Metula settlement: The state has left us to live again under warnings and missiles 04-06-2026 20:08 PM Latest News Urgent News Isla»»»

Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:00 on Thursday 04-06-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at the newly established Nemer Al-Jamal site with two loitering drones: statement 12 - 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 at 16:00 on Thursday 04-06-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy »»»

The Peninsula 3h

Turkiye discusses extending Hejaz Railway to Oman as alternative trade route to Strait of Hormuz

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»»»

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Al Awsat 3h

Why Lebanon, Israel Chose Beaufort Castle as Pilot Zone

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 »»»

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Tanjug 3h

Vucic: It is no secret Montenegrin crime clans planned to get me assassinated

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»»»

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Al Awsat 4h

Saudi Energy Minister Says Kingdom Remains Reliable, Flexible Supplier

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman seized the spotlight at a high-level dialogue session held during the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, breaking a strategic silence that had become a focus of questions and a gauge for global market expectations. Speaking on Thursda»»»

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RT 4h

BBC apologizes after misquoting Farage on Henry Nowak murder

The BBC has been forced to issue an apology after one of its presenters sparked an uproar by misquoting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as calling for “white cold rage” in response to the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak. Nowak was stabbed to death in Southampton in December by Vickrum Singh»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar's diversification drive fuels economic expansion, attracts strong investment flows

Doha: Qatar's economy continues to demonstrate resilience and sustained expansion, underpinned by long-term strategic planning, robust investment inflows, and accelerated efforts to diversify beyond the hydrocarbon sector, according to data released by Qatar's International Media Office (IMO). The »»»

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Sputnik 4h

Russia Still Awaiting Response From UN Chief on Lavrov's Letter Regarding Bucha - Nebenzia

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia has not received response from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on US Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's letter about the Bucha incident filed on May 1, Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Thursday. "That was one of the many letters Minis»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Greek Foreign Minister

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 Hellenic Republic, HE Georgios Gerapetritis. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation relations and »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Dutch Foreign Minister

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 Kingdom of the Netherlands HE Tom Berendsen. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation relations and »»»

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Sana 4h

Al-Shaibani, Sayoud discuss expanding bilateral cooperation

Algiers, June 4 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Head of the General Intelligence Service Hussein al-Salama discussed on Thursday with Saïd Sayoud, the Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Iran Urges US to Unfreeze 50% of Assets Immediately After Memorandum - Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is demanding that the United States unfreeze at least 50% of its foreign assets immediately following the signing of a memorandum of understanding, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Thursday. "Iran insists, at a minimum, that 50% of the frozen assets »»»

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