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NENK to increase its authorized capital by 3.75 billion soms - | 24.KG

National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan OJSC (NENK) will increase its authorized capital by 3.75 billion soms, the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange reported. Shareholders approved an increase in the company’s authorized capital by the specified amount through an additional issue and private placement of commo»»»

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Arab News 59m

US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon and has proposed a plan to allow for “gradual de-escalation,” a US official said on Sunday.The US has proposed tha»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Frozen chicken deal turns into Dh1.43m legal battle in Dubai

Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance has ordered a food importing company to pay $390,503.47 (Dh1.43 million) to an overseas supplier for frozen chicken products after finding that the company failed to settle outstanding payments for imported shipments. The court also ordered the importer to p»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kuwait bans delivery motorcycles during summer heat hours

Kuwait has banned delivery motorcycles from operating on roads during the hottest hours of the day as part of broader measures to protect workers from extreme summer temperatures. The Interior Ministry's General Traffic Department said delivery motorcycles would be prohibited from operating nationw»»»

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Arab News 1h

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

NEW YORK: A surprising gut feeling may help pigeons find their way home. Animals use various techniques to navigate including following the stars and remembering key landmarks. Birds, fish and turtles orient themselves using Earth’s magnetic field as a compass. But it’s not yet clear how exactly th»»»

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Arab News 1h

Pro-Trump de la Espriella and peace-builder Cepeda to face off in a presidential runoff in Colombia

BOGOTÁ, Colombia: Tough-on-crime lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and peace-builder Iván Cepeda were leading the vote count in the first round of Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, and are to face off in a runoff in the South American nation later in June. De la Espriella — a newcomer known»»»

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Arab News 1h

Kohli fulfils dream with title-winning stroke as Bengaluru retain IPL title

AHMEDABAD: Virat Kohli ‌fulfilled a long-held dream after he lofted the ball for a six to seal a memorable victory ​as Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained their Indian Premier League title on Sunday. Kohli cut a composed figure after Bengaluru’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra »»»

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Arab News 1h

Two former Assad regime officers on trial in Austria over torture charges

VIENNA: An ex-Syrian general and a former senior Syrian police officer go on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of torturing opponents of the now-deposed regime of Bashar Assad. State prosecutors in Vienna said in a statement the two were accused “of having, on numerous occasions, ordered or failed»»»

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Arab News 1h

Visits to restart at New Jersey migrant detention center as police expand restricted area

WASHINGTON: New Jersey State Police closed off an area outside ​a Newark immigrant detention center after tensions escalated at protests over the weekend, while FBI and Homeland Security investigators were on the scene on Sunday. After two nights with arrests of activists outside theDelaney Hall im»»»

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Arab News 1h

Two former Assad regime officers on trial in Austria over torture charges

VIENNA: An ex-Syrian general and a former senior Syrian police officer go on trial in Vienna on Monday, accused of torturing opponents of the now-deposed regime of Bashar Assad. State prosecutors in Vienna said in a statement the two were accused “of having, on numerous occasions, ordered or failed»»»

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Arab News 1h

Fed’s Powell warns that politicizing the Fed would cost public trust

WASHINGTON: US Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell on ​Sunday warned about the impact of a politicized Fed and made a broader call for the defense of democratic institutions in his first public remarks since the end of his eight-year stint as head of the central bank. “Democratic institutions ta»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran reopens 50 access points at 18 underground missile facilities after the ceasefire period began — satellite images show

Amid instense US-Iran talks and renewed tensions, new satellite imagery suggests Iranian crews are already moving bulldozers and dump trucks into damaged underground missile and nuclear-linked sites, rapidly clearing debris and reopening access routes. The images, as reported by CNN, highlight a st»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Denied: Report of Iran President Mahmoud Pezeshkian's resignation amid turbulent political landscape

Also In This Package Iranian President Pezeshkian resigns: Report Hardline Iran general emerges as key figure in US talks Iran stands firm on talks, rejects US pressure tactics How Mojtaba Khamenei leads Iran from a secret hideout In a swift rebuttal to circulating rumours, sources close to Iranian»»»

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BNE 2h

Poll points to landslide win for Armenia's Pashinyan as Russia steps up pressure before election

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party is on course for a commanding victory in next week's parliamentary election, according to a new opinion poll, even as Russia escalates diplomatic and economic pressure over Yerevan's increasingly pro-Western foreign policy. A sur»»»

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UPI 2h

U.S. Virgin Islands hit with weekend blackouts amid power instability - UPI.com

May 31 (UPI) -- St. Thomas and St. John were hit with blackouts over the weekend, as the U.S. Virgin Islands combats its energy insecurity issues. The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said in a statement that the power issues stem from operational instability at a power plant. It said the o»»»

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BBC 2h

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTamasin FordBBC Africa Eye Meji AlabiMeji Alabi, famous for his edgy videos, wanted to explore more of Nigeria's traumatic past beyond his grandfather's war stories Me»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Youth-Driven Fintech Surge: Transforming Egypt’s Financial Landscape

Over the past five years, Egypt has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its financial technology sector, with a 5.5-fold increase in fintech startups. According to the FinTech Landscape Report by Entlaq, in collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Dutch Embassy in Egypt, th»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Parents cannot raise resilient children in a society that leaves them to struggle alone

Every parent knows the quiet pressure of wanting to get it right. It is there in the morning rush before school, in the late-night worry after a difficult conversation, in the decision to stay firm when it would be easier to give in, and in the hope that every sacrifice made today will help a child»»»

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France24 2h

Iran rejects US deal without firm guarantees; Washington warns war could resume

The United States warned it is prepared to restart military action against Iran if necessary, as President Donald Trump reiterated that any peace agreement must prevent Tehran from ever developing nuclear weapons. Iran's chief negotiator said Sunday that Tehran would not accept any deal with Washin»»»

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Gulf News 3h

118 vessels redirected, five disabled under Iran blockade: US military

Florida [US], June 1 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces have redirected 118 commercial vessels and disabled five others as part of Washington's active naval blockade aimed at Iranian ports. American forces established a naval blockade of Iran on 13»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran reopens 50 access points at 18 underground missile facilities after the ceasefire period began — satellite images show

Amid instense US-Iran talks and renewed tensions, new satellite imagery suggests Iranian crews are already moving bulldozers and dump trucks into damaged underground missile and nuclear-linked sites, rapidly clearing debris and reopening access routes. The images, as reported by CNN, highlight a st»»»

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France24 3h

Hard-right populist tops Colombia vote, faces leftist in runoff

Colombia's presidential election is headed to a runoff after voters delivered a sharply polarised first-round result on Sunday, setting up a contest between hard-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. The vote came at the end of Colombia's bloodiest campaign in mor»»»

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BNE 3h

AfDB forecasts Africa growth slowdown to 4.2% in 2026 amid global tensions

Africa’s economies are projected to grow 4.2% in 2026, slightly below the estimated 4.4% expansion recorded in 2025, before rebounding to 4.4% in 2027, according to the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2026 African Economic Outlook released at the bank’s annual meetings in Brazzaville. The AfDB sa»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

26/02/2017 Tenders

Healthcare, Medical Equipment & Services Client : El Salhia Company For Investment & Development The Agricultural Salhia Project Address : New Salhia City Tel.: 02-3202611 Tender : General tender for the supply of veterinary medicine for the chicken production sector Tender documents : EGP250 Openi»»»

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Arab News 3h

Harvard ceremony honors 70 Saudi graduates as scholarship program expands global talent drive

BOSTON: Seventy Saudi students graduating from some of the United States’ most prestigious universities were honored at a ceremony hosted at Harvard University, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s long-running investment in overseas education and human capital development under the Custodian of the Two Hol»»»

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BBC 3h

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival 7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIone WellsSouth America correspondent Getty ImagesIván Cepeda Castro (left) and his rival Abelardo de la Espriella (right) go head-to-head in a presidential election runoff vote»»»

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Middle East Observer 4h

Localizing Innovation: Air Liquide’s €80mn Investment in Egypt

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated Air Liquide Egypt’s new medical and industrial gases plant in the Integrated Sokhna Zone, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). With an investment of €80 million, this facility underscores Egypt’s commitment to enhancing its industrial infrastruc»»»

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UPI 4h

55 killed, Myanmar village destroyed in accidental gunpowder blast - UPI.com

A military vehicle patrols on the road in Yangon, Myanmar, in February 2022. An accidental explosion in a rebel-held part of the country on Sunday killed 55 people and injured many more, rebel leaders said. File photo by Stringer/EPA-EFE May 31 (UPI) -- Fifty-five people were killed, including six »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Crude oil rises 2% on renewed bullish sentiment driven by geopolitical tensions

Crude oil just woke up with serious attitude this Monday morning (June 1, 2026). As Asian markets kicked off the new trading week, WTI Crude blasted higher to $89.41, jumping $2.05 (+2.35%), while benchmark Brent Crude powered up to $93.03, gaining $1.91 (+2.10%), as of 8.07 am in Tokyo trading. En»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Israel's widening Lebanon offensive 'cause for serious concern': Germany warns of severe humanitarian fallout

Berlin: Germany has sounded a strong note of alarm over Israel's broadening ground offensive in southern Lebanon, warning that a wider military offensive threatens to push the highly volatile region into a deeper crisis. In a report, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul cautioned that the curren»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Katara Hospitality launches‘Summer Your Way’ with up to 40% savings across hotels and resorts

Tribune News Network Doha Katara Hospitality, a global hospitality asset owner and manager based in Qatar with more than five decades of industry experience, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated ‘Summer Your Way’ campaign, offering exclusive seasonal experiences, luxury staycation pac»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QF: Listen to communitiesso sport can meet their needs and change lives

Tribune News Network Kigali Sport-for-development pathways can only leave a lasting impact on people’s lives if they are built with – not just for – the communities they aim to serve, Qatar Foundation (QF) has told an international summit on shaping Africa’s sporting future. Hosted by the Basketbal»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QF school graduates look ahead to new academic journeys

Tribune News Network Doha As graduation approaches, students from Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education schools are preparing to begin a new chapter in their lives, carrying with them academic and personal experiences that have shaped their character and future aspirations. Through academics,»»»

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UPI 5h

Israeli forces push further into south Lebanon, seize Beaufort castle - UPI.com

Smoke rises as a result of an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border on Sunday amid a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli forces announced they have retaken the strategic Beaufort Ridge north of the Litani River. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA May 31 (UP»»»

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UPI 5h

Analysis: Lebanon's Shiites face a 'semi-Nakba,' bearing the brunt of Israel-Hezbollah war - UPI.com

Damaged vehicles are seen following an Israeli airstrike that targeted an apartment in Choueifat, south of Beirut, Lebanon, on May 28, 2026. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said that, as of that date, Israeli attacks across Lebanon had killed more than 3,275 people and injured more than 9,850 since»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US President names Tom Barrack as special envoy to enhance ties with Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Colombians elect president amid rising drug violence

Polls started to close Sunday in Colombia's presidential election, a high‑stakes vote that could bring further peace talks with armed groups or a hard‑right military crackdown. Pre‑election polls showed left‑wing senator Ivan Cepeda narrowly ahead but facing a strong challenge from hard‑right lawye»»»

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Gulf News 6h

US President names Tom Barrack as special envoy to enhance ties with Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»

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Gulf News 6h

US President names Tom Barrack as special envoy to enhance ties with Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON: Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye, would also serve as special presidential envoy to both Syria and Iraq, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday. Trump said Washington deepens its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” he wrot»»»

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Arab News 6h

Wembanyama eyes ‘childhood dream’ after Spurs win NBA Western Conference Finals

LOS ANGELES: Victor Wembanyama is within sight of realizing a lifelong dream after helping the San Antonio Spurs battle past the Oklahoma City Thunder to set up an NBA Finals showdown with the New York Knicks on Saturday. Wembanyama’s 22-point haul was the cornerstone of a superb display as San Ant»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

‘Hour and hour’ programme brings community together in Eid celebration

Tribune News Network Doha In a festive atmosphere that captured the spirit of Eid and the warmth of family gatherings, the “hour and hour” programme concluded the third edition of its Blessed Eid Al Adha event, “Our Warmth in Our Celebration,” with wide participation from families, children, and a »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Ooredoo, HBKU and Ministry of Defence establish Qatar’s first quantum-safe communications link

Tribune News Network Doha In a landmark national moment, the collaboration between Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Ooredoo, and the Ministry of Defence of the State of Qatar has resulted in the establishment of Qatar’s first quantum-safe communications link, marking a significant milestone in the cou»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to serious complications: PHCC expert

Tribune News Network Doha The Health Education Department at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) organised awareness activities in recognition of the World Hypertension Day from May 13 to 21, 2026. The campaign aimed to increase community awareness of hypertension prevention, early detection, re»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Iranian President Pezeshkian, sidelined by IRGC, submits a resignation letter to Khamenei: Report

Reports indicate that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has formally submitted a resignation letter to the office of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Iran International. The report, which cites a source familiar with the matter, says Pezeshkian argued that Iran’s elected government h»»»

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BNE 6h

India's depreciating currency a symptom of structural problems for New Delhi

The Indian rupee lost nearly 11% of its value against the US dollar y/y between May 2025 and May 2026, a slide that makes it the worst performing currency in the world against the greenback when looked at from a one, five or ten year horizon. According to reference rate-FBIL data from India’s »»»

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BNE 6h

Business over principles: Irelands aluminium business with Russia is flourishing

More than 80% of Irish-made alumina was exported to Russia in the first quarter of 2026, the highest proportion since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Irish Times reported on May 30. The exports directly contradicted the Irish government's claim that the plant primarily serves E»»»

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BNE 6h

Russia's Dmitriev says Europe needs Russia to survive

Europe needs Russia to survive amid an energy crisis, Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president's special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), said, Komsomolskaya Pravda reported on May 31. His remarks foll»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Smaller apartments selling very well

Victoria Dom sold 1,365 apartments in 2025, up 35% y/y, outperforming the broader developer sector, which grew by 7%. The company said compact apartments remain highly popular, especially among first-time buyers. In 2025, it recognized 1,275 units in revenue and completed 14 projects in Warsaw, Kra»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Donnersmarck Palace in Silesia being rebuilt

Work on restoring the Donnersmarck Palace in Siemianowice Śląskie is moving ahead quickly. Arche Group bought the historic complex in 2024 for PLN 13.84 mln and is carrying out one of the region’s largest and most demanding conservation projects. By May 2026, key structural work had been completed,»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Scanway growing despite losses, preparing more contracts

Scanway, a Polish space-technology exporter listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, increased its Q1 net loss to PLN 4.1 mln from PLN 1.2 mln a year earlier, mainly due to investment in production facilities, a new lab, a clean room, equipment, materials, and staff. Revenue rose 29% y/y to about PLN 3»»»

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