Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday proposing they jumpstart 'direct negotiations' to end the war by fixing a date to meet face-to-face. File photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo June 5 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cha»»»

June 4 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers in New York were summoned to a marsh where a coyote had wandered into the 4-foot-deep mud and become stuck. The Strong Island Animal Rescue League said rescuer Frankie Floridia responded to a call for assistance from police in St. James, Long Island. Floridia worked »»»

June 4 (UPI) -- An Arizona police department shared video of officers and wildlife officials using a tarp to catch a tranquilized bear as it fell out of a tree. The Sahuarita Police Department said officers were called to a location in Rancho Sahuarita where a wandering bear had climbed up a tree. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondents in south Lebanon report Israeli airstrike on Nabatieh Al-Fawqa and drone strike on Qana 05-06-2026 15:04 PM Latest »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 03:15, a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” ene»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 03:20, a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” ene»»»

Oil prices edged lower after Oman said operations at Mina al Fahal port were proceeding normally, following a Reuters report that oil loadings had been suspended after an explosion. Brent crude futures fell by 50 cents, or 0.53%, to $94.53 a barrel by 0915 GMT after settling down 2.84% in the previ»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Swiss Ambassador to Belgrade Anne Lugon-Moulin on Friday to discuss further strengthening of bilateral relations and implementation of joint development projects. "The Prime Minister underlined that the Cooperation Programme between Serbia and the Swiss Co»»»

Speaking to reporters before the EU-Western Balkans Summit here on Friday, Prime Minster Rumen Radev said that the causes of the current deficit lie in past policies. He expressed hope the parliamentary parties will show maturity and a constructive spirit, so that the deficit can be reduced through»»»

By decree of President Iliana Iotova, Georgi Vodenksi is appointed Ambassador of Bulgaria to the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic, with residence in Astana. The decree was published in Friday’s issue of the State Gazette. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is to implement the decree. Geo»»»

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Parliamentary Group will move draft parliamentary resolutions on the dismissal of the entire management of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), MRF Deputy Floor Leader Hamid Hamid told journalists in Parliament on Friday. Hamid said that the healthca»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump told journalists in a press conference that he thinks "progress is made" in the Lebanese-Israeli conflict. "It would be really nice if Lebanon could have some peace," Trump said. "Lebanon has been under attack for so many years and always like an underdog, and it would b»»»

Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri said Friday that the Iran-backed group would withdraw from the area south of Lebanon's Litani River if Israel pulls out and a comprehensive ceasefire is reached. "I agree to... Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in parallel with a»»»

On June 5, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov received the Ministers of Internal Affairs and Public Security of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. The presidential press service reported. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of international security, combatin»»»

Dubai: Rylen Anil woke up one morning to find his phone flooded with notifications. By the time the school day ended, his mum had already seen the headlines. A 16-year-old hacker had breached two of India's most high-stakes examination systems and that teenager was her son. Anil, a Class 12 CBSE st»»»

After controversy surrounding the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement announced following US-sponsored talks in Washington on Wednesday, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Friday clarified his position, saying he supports Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in parallel with»»»

DIRIYAH: The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale — enticing with groundbreaking art installations, countless canvases and tapestries, and endless stories — closed last month, but its final act is sure to also leave a sustainable mark in the world. The Studio Youth event “Upcycling Wonderground” trans»»»

Volodymyr Zelensky could soon make an official visit to Budapest, according to Ukraine’s ambassador to Hungary, in what would mark a significant milestone in the rapidly improving relationship between the two neighbouring countries. Zelensky’s Budapest visit under discussion Speaking to Hungarian m»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: Japan's World Cup squad had to twice change their training pitches in Mexico because of the poor condition of the fields, Japanese media said, in a turbulent start to preparations. Hajime Moriyasu's side initially earmarked a practice pitch belonging to Tigres UANL in Monterrey a»»»

Dubai: Vantage Markets today announced a strengthened UAE and MENA market engagement strategy, outlining a trust led regional direction focused on transparency, trader education, responsible market access and long-term participation in one of the world’s fastest evolving financial hubs. “The UAE is»»»

Ramstein Flag 2026 will span a vast area from northern Norway to southern Spain. The first fighter jets and support aircraft from participating nations have already arrived at Kallax Airport in Sweden and Rovaniemi Air Base in Finland. In Norway, Ørland Air Base will host most of the visiting aircr»»»

The body of a 24-year-old citizen of Kyrgyzstan was found in Germany, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. According to the ministry, on June 1, German law enforcement agencies found the body of a woman, 24, in Lake Constance. The Kyrgyz Embassy in Germany is currently investigating the circum»»»

Monterrey, Mexico: Japan's World Cup squad had to twice change their training pitches in Mexico because of the poor condition of the fields, Japanese media said, in a turbulent start to preparations. Hajime Moriyasu's side initially earmarked a practice pitch belonging to Tigres UANL in Monterrey a»»»

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»»»

Kathmandu: The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in a stable condition and recovering in hospital. Mountaineer Dawa Sherpa, 57, vanished in bitter condition»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in a stable condition and recovering in hospital. Mountaineer Dawa Sherpa, 57, vanished in bitter co»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s parliament speaker and Hezbollah ally ​Nabih Berri said on Friday he would agree to the withdrawal of the Iran-backed group ‌from southern ‌Lebanon ​if Israeli ‌troops ⁠simultaneously ​left territory ⁠they occupy in the country. In written comments distributed by his office, Berri»»»

Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri said Friday that the Iran-backed group would withdraw from the area south of Lebanon's Litani River if Israel pulls out and a comprehensive ceasefire is reached. "I agree to... Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in parallel with a»»»

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»»»

This spring, over 400,000 forest and fruit trees were planted in four districts of Kyrgyzstan as part of an FAO project to combat climate change, the organization’s press service reported. The trees were planted on an area of ​​over 500 hectares of state forest fund lands and municipal territories »»»

Sharjah: Motorists in Sharjah will face temporary traffic diversions on Al Khan Road from Saturday as authorities begin a new phase of a major infrastructure project aimed at expanding the roadway and constructing new bridges to improve traffic flow across the emirate. The Sharjah Roads and Transpo»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that the price of Kuwait's crude oil fell by USD 1.97 per barrel. KPC said in a statement that Kuwaiti crude traded at USD 107.95 per barrel on Thursday, down from USD 109.92 per barrel in the previous trading session. In global markets, Bren»»»

Dhaka, June 5 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Israel is expanding the scope of regional conflict through its military operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, warning that these actions undermine prospects for a two-state solution. Speaking at a press conferenc»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has returned 185 military personnel from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime, and 185 prisoners of war of the armed forces of Ukraine have been transferred in return, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. "On June 5, 185 Russian servicepeople were returned f»»»

India produces millions of graduates every year. Degrees continue to rise.Certifications continue to grow.Coaching institutes continue to expand. Yet one challenge remains deeply rooted in the education and employability ecosystem: companies still struggle to find job-ready talent, while students c»»»

Dubai: V Perfumes is proud to announce the launch of Emirati, by Emirati Hands, a pioneering Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to empower Emirati women fragrance entrepreneurs. The program provides a premium retail platform by offering dedicated shelf space across V Perfumes»»»

Dubai: Emirates has promoted two Emirati pilots to captain, making aviation history as the airline's first Emirati female captains and marking a significant milestone in the UAE's efforts to empower women in the aviation sector. Nearly two decades after joining Emirates as cadet pilots with dreams »»»

Nearly 67,000 people in need of support will continue to receive free lunches in 2027, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy said in a press release on Friday. The amount allocated per meal will also be increased, which will allow municipalities to ensure the quality of the food. This is made po»»»

For decades, vaccine development has largely followed the same pattern: a dangerous virus emerges, scientists identify it, develop a vaccine and then race to keep up as the pathogen evolves. Researchers at the University of Cambridge now believe they may have found a way to turn that model on its h»»»

Washington: SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites into space as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its satellite internet network worldwide. The company stated in a press release that the Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, the US Space Force's launch site in Florida, after a brief de»»»

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Riyadh: Learning Arabic has become essential for expatriate employees seeking professional and social integration in Saudi Arabia. Prof. Saad Al-Qahtani, head of the educational programs sector at the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, confirmed plans to expand the scope of the “Wesal”»»»

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»»»

Share: File : Hezbollah SG Naim Qassem Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to a full ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks and withdrawing its operatives from the area south of the Litani River in Lebanon, according to a joint statement from the U.S., Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah reje»»»

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BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric congratulated Tone Kajzer on Thursday on becoming Slovenia's new FM. "Warm congratulations to Tone Kajzer on becoming Slovenia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs. Having served together in Washington, I know firsthand his professionalism, dedication and co»»»

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»»»

A previously planned exercise will take place on June 6 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the area surrounding the US Embassy in Sofia's Lozenets borough, the Interior Ministry said on Friday. As a result, pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area will be temporarily restricted, while the presenc»»»