Arab News 1m

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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Naharnet 1m

8 killed, 15 hurt in Israeli strikes on Lebanon hours after new ceasefire

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon and West Bekaa killed eight people and wounded 15 others on Thursday, hours after a new ceasefire was announced between Lebanon and Israel, the Health Ministry said. An Israeli strike in on Sohmor in West Bekaa killed five people, while another attack near the south»»»

UPI 2m

Kennedy Center lawyers tell staff to remove Trump's name by June 12 - UPI.com

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 3m

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 6m

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...»»»

Arab News 13m

Where We Are Going Today: Koyee Korean Cafe and Cuisine in Alkhobar

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 »»»

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Naharnet 13m

Bassil criticizes state over negotiations, Hezbollah over goals

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil on Thursday criticized both the Lebanese state led by President Joseph Aoun and PM Nawaf Salam, and his former ally Hezbollah. "True peace is not merely the absence of tension, but the achievement of justice. This is a phrase coined by Martin Luther King »»»

Arab News 13m

Israel to open embassy in Slovenia

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 »»»

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The Peninsula 15m

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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Al Manar 16m

Israeli media: Army faces a new serious security incident in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Arab News 19m

On World Environment Day, Saudi institutions highlight their work

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 »»»

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Arab News 19m

Pakistan says ‘special’ relationship with US encompasses trade, investment, security cooperation

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»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

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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Al Manar 28m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 20:30, a Merkava tank in the vicinity of the historic Beaufort Castle with a guided missile, leading to its destruction: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 28m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 20:30, the newly established site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at Al-Oweida Hill in Odaisseh town with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 15 - 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 on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 20:30, the newly established site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army »»»

Dailynews Hungary 33m

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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Arab News 37m

Israel to open embassy in Slovenia

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 »»»

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UPI 38m

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 39m

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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Arab News 43m

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 49m

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 49m

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 57m

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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»»»

UPI 1h

Chilean court orders Amazon to pay actors copyright fees - UPI.com

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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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Sputnik 1h

Europe Prolonging Ukraine Conflict to Gain Foothold for Threatening Russia - Lavrov

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

What Israel’s capture of a medieval castle says about the challenge of breaking Lebanon’s cycle of conflict

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»»»

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Arab News 1h

Meta ‘supreme court’ calls for clear rules on account bans

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»»»

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Naharnet 1h

The 'pilot zones' and the plan for a Lebanon ceasefire

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»»»

Jordan Times 1h

Overtaken by Hong Kong in global wealth management, Swiss keep cool

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»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

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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Jordan Times 1h

OECD report spotlights Jordan's Audit Bureau Experience

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»»»

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Naharnet 1h

France charges HSBC in Riad Salameh case

The Swiss subsidiary of British bank HSBC has been charged in France as part of an embezzlement probe into former Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh, the financial crimes prosecutor's office said Thursday. The bank was charged with money laundering and criminal conspiracy to commit acts such »»»

France24 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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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Al Manar 1h

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

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel, Hezbollah Dash Hopes for ‘Last-Chance’ Ceasefire Deal

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»»»

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BNE 1h

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 1h

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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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Hungary marks Day of National Cohesion, leaders reflect on Treaty of Trianon and national unity

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 »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Industrial Forum Held on Day 2 of Hemus 2026 International Defence Exhibition

An Industrial Forum was held in Plovdiv on Thursday as part of the Hemus 2026 International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition, which opened on Wednesday. The event brought together institutional representatives, members of academia, defence industry officials, high-tech companies, startups,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Deputy Foreign Minister Hristo Polendakov Meets Outgoing Canadian Ambassador Buchan

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»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

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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Arab News 2h

Italian journalist aboard Gaza flotilla accuses Israel of torture

LONDON: An Italian journalist who took part in a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla has accused the Israeli military of subjecting detainees to treatment that amounted to torture. Speaking at a press conference in Rome on Wednesday, Alessandro Mantovani said: “From the very beginning, we were beaten »»»

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Gulf News 2h

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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