Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to New Orleans battery - UPI.com
Shia Labeouf attends the photo call for "Slauson Rec" at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 18, 2025. He pleaded guilty Wednesday to three misdemeanor counts of battery in New Orleans. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty Wed»»»
Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' after 37 years at CBS - UPI.com
Scott Pelley and his wife, Jane Boone, arrive for the formal Artist's Dinner honoring the recipients of the 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2016. Pelley was fired from CBS Wednesday. File Pool photo by Ron Sachs/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- CBS News fired veteran journalist Scott Pelley»»»
Brazil's President Lula blames Bolsonaro family for U.S. tariff plan - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks out at a ministerial meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia on Wednesday against announcements from the Trump administration threatening additional tariffs on Brazil over alleged unfair Brazilian trade practices. Photo by Andre Borges/EPA Jun»»»
Sheikha Moza attends Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony
Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of 401 graduates from seven schools within the organization’s unique educational ecosystem. Vice Chairperson of Qatar Fo»»»
Bahrain arrests 15 individuals linked to Iranian agents case
Manama: The Bahraini Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 15 people described as "field operatives implementing inciting directives in the case of Iranian agents in the country." This group works to influence citizens, especially young people, to have them implicated in acts that are criminali»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:15 on Wednesday 03-06-2026 a second Merkava tank in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle, southern Lebanon, with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV], leading to its destruction: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Thunderstorm cells and isolated rain expected in central regions Wednesday night
Tunis, June 3 (TAP) - Localised thunderstorm cells accompanied by isolated rainfall are expected late on Wednesday and during the early night over central regions of Tunisia, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»
Saudi FM receives IAEA chief
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed cooperation between the Kingdom and the IAEA, particularly regarding nuclear non-proli»»»
Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed on Wednesday a row with U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon. Trump confirmed in an interview published on Wednesday in the New York Pos»»»
No major progress achieved in Lebanese-Israeli talks
No significant progress has been made so far in the negotiations with Israel in Washington, Lebanese presidency sources told Al-Arabiya on Wednesday evening. "The Lebanese delegation's insistence in the negotiations on a ceasefire first has prevented progress on other points," the sources said. Isr»»»
Economy Minister affirms state support for SAFRAN Tunisias expansion and development plan
Tunis, June 3 (TAP) - Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh affirmed on Wednesday the ministry’s readiness, along with investment-related institutions, to provide the necessary support to SAFRAN Tunisie in implementing its strategic...»»»
Investment minister, IFC discuss enhancing Egypt’s business environment
Mohamed Farid, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Ethiopis Tafara, Regional Vice-President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and his accompanying delegation to review the ministry’s priorities and plans for advancing the investment and foreign trade »»»
EGX unveils comprehensive plan to boost SME market
Omar Radwan, Chairperson of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), announced that one of the Exchange’s top priorities—developed in coordination with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)—is the implementation of a comprehensive plan to strengthen the SME market. The initiative seeks to empower small and »»»
Egypt’s trade deficit widens 48.8% to $4.6bn in March amid rising imports
Egypt’s trade deficit widened by 48.8% year-on-year to $4.6bn in March 2026, compared with $3.1bn in the same month of 2025, according to the latest Monthly Foreign Trade Data bulletin issued by Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The increase came as exports dec»»»
Planning minister, OECD discuss launch of second phase of Egypt country programme
Ahmed Rostom, Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Andreas Schaal, Director for Global Relations and Cooperation at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and launching the second phase of the Egyp»»»
Egypt, Ireland explore deeper industrial cooperation in pharmaceuticals, electronics
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with Ireland’s Ambassador to Egypt, Aidan O’Hara, to discuss expanding industrial cooperation and strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries. The meeting, attended by Ahmed Maghawry, Assistant Minister for International Coopera»»»
Egypt, Mauritania explore expanded cooperation in healthcare, medical training and pharmaceuticals
Egypt and Mauritania have explored opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation in healthcare, with discussions focusing on medical training, pharmaceutical collaboration, preventive healthcare and medical tourism during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Gha»»»
PM Madbouly reviews efforts to maximize utilization of military production companies
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting Wednesday at the Government Headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to review ongoing efforts to maximize the utilization of companies and factories affiliated with the Ministry of Military Production. The meeting was attended by Minister of »»»
Egypt earns international recognition for civil aviation progress
Egypt has received fresh international recognition for the rapid development of its civil aviation sector and its growing ability to host major global aviation events, following the successful organization of the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC 2026) in Cairo from 19 to 21 May. Organized»»»
Egypt’s Competition Authority approves eight economic concentration transactions across key sectors
The Economic Concentration Review Committee at the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) has approved eight acquisition and investment transactions across a range of sectors, underscoring continued merger and acquisition activity involving international corporations and investment firms. Among the a»»»
Customs officials seize 6kg marijuana at Muscat airport
Doha, Qatar: Oman customs officials have arrested a passenger and seized 17 packages of marijuana weighing 6.179 kilograms at Muscat International Airport recently. According to the authorities, the drugs were discovered concealed inside the travelers luggage during inspection procedures at the air»»»
Transportation Ministry launches updated Qatar Bicycle Master Plan
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport has announced the launch of the updated version of the Qatar Bicycle Master Plan - an integrated package of plans, policies, and regulations that will guide the development of cycling and micromobility, aiming at improving safety, enhancing facilities, and cre»»»
ADX and FINTECH.TV launch Mena’s first global financial news studio linking Abu Dhabi and Wall Street
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and US-based financial media platform FINTECH.TV have launched the Mena region's first international live financial news studio, establishing a daily broadcast link between Abu Dhabi and Wall Street. Under the agreement, FINTECH.TV, which is headquartered at the »»»
Hemus 2026 International Defence Exhibition Kicks Off in Plovdiv
The Hemus 2026 International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition opened on the premises of the International Fair of Plovdiv on Wednesday. The four-day event has attracted 197 Bulgarian and international exhibitors. It is proceeding under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry »»»
UAE expresses solidarity with India, conveys condolences over victims of hotel fire in New Delhi
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India following a fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the »»»
South Korea's ruling party heads for local election sweep
Seoul: South Korea's ruling Democratic Party is poised to dominate local elections held on Wednesday, leading in all but three metropolitan races, official data shows. The Democratic Party was leading in 13 of 16 metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial races -- including Seoul -- as of early Thursda»»»
Sabalenka crumbles to French Open quarter-final defeat by Shnaider
Paris: Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a first French Open title was left in tatters as she fell apart in a bizarre defeat by Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. The world number one led by a set and a double-break before exiting the tournament in a blaze of unforced erro»»»
Bulgarian FM Petrova Attends OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova – Chamova took part in the annual Ministerial Council Meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which is taking place in Paris on June 3 and 4, the Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. The forum bring»»»
Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone call with Kuwaiti FM
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. During the call, they discussed developments in the region. Sheikh Abdullah expressed UAE»»»
Battered war ministry invests billions in Severomorsk entertainment complex
Deputy war minister and former FSB officer Pavel Fradkov has visited the Northern Fleet headquarters city to inspect the ongoing reconstruction of the local Officers’ Club and sports centre. Lieutenant General Fradkov arrived in Severomorsk this week, the city that hosts Russia’s Northern Fleet. Th»»»
Bulgarian Constitutional Court Delegation Visits French Constitutional Council in Paris
A delegation of Bulgaria's Constitutional Court paid an official visit to the Constitutional Council of France in Paris, the Constitutional Court said in a press release on Wednesday. The discussions focused on political rights, the legality of elections and oversight of political party financing, »»»
Hezbollah Statement Responds to Israeli Enemy’s False Claims concerning Tebnin Governmental Hospital
Hezbollah issued on Wednesday a statement to refute the false claims of the Israeli enemy concerning Tebnin Governmental Hospital. The statement affirmed that the Zionist enemy allegations are aimed at justifying the attacks on hospitals, medical staff, health institutions, and paramedics, calling »»»
Expanded qualification system for Gulf nations at inaugural Esports Nations Cup
RIYADH: Recently announced wildcard mechanisms for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh this November — solidarity slots, host region slots, and special invites — introduce structured pathways designed to expand global, nation-based esports competition, including representation opportunities»»»
Foreign Minister Petrova Meets OECD Secretary-General Cormann in Paris
Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova met with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Secretary-General Mathias Cormann on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris, the Foreign Ministry reported on Wednesday. During the meeting, Petrova s»»»
Kyrgyzstan considers EU sanctions illegal and continues dialogue — Amangeldiev - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan considers Western sanctions illegal and continues dialogue with the European Union on the issue. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. «We believe that Western sanctions are illega»»»
Ex-head of Probation Department appointed Deputy Justice Minister of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Daniyar Kalmatov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic. In 1993, he graduated from the Bukhara Technological Institute of Kyrgyz Technical University with a degree in engineering technology, and in 1999 from Moscow State Social University with a degree in law. He bega»»»
US commentators barred from UK over Israel criticism to address Oxford Union remotely
LONDON: Two left-wing American political commentators barred from entering the UK over their alleged criticism of Israel will address the Oxford Union via livestream after being blocked from traveling to Britain. Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker were refused entry by the Home Office, which deemed their p»»»
Algeria clears way for potential pardon of jailed French journalist
ALGIERS: An Algerian court cleared the way for a presidential pardon of a detained French journalist by rejecting an appeal from prosecutors for a tougher sentence and acknowledging the defendant’s withdrawal of his own appeal, his lawyers said on Wednesday. The lawyers for Christophe Gleizes, a Fr»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:30 on Wednesday 03-06-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle, southern Lebanon, with artillery shells. One of the shells struck a military vehicle which led to its disablement: statement 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ministers highlight private sector role in Syria’s economic recovery
Damascus, June 3 (SANA) Senior Syrian officials underscored on Wednesday the importance of strengthening cooperation with the private sector, enhancing investment opportunities and advancing economic reforms during the closing session of the Syrian Private Sector Dialogue 2026 Conference held in Da»»»
Stock market surges 1.18% on Wednesday
Tunis, June 3 (TAP) - The Tunindex closed Wednesday’s trading session on a buoyant note, surging 1.18% to 18,304.27 points on a sustained turnover of TND 21.2 million, according to stockbroker Tunisia Valeurs.ICF share gained 6% to TND 101.760, in a...»»»
Tunnels or Voiceprints: Why Israel Is Killing Qassam Leaders Faster
Throughout Israel’s war on Gaza, from October 2023 until a fragile ceasefire was announced two years later in October 2025, Israel’s pursuit of the leaders of Hamas and its military wing, the Qassam Brigades, was neither quick nor easy. That changed in recent weeks. A wave of faster, more concentra»»»
Egypt signs strategic pact framework with Japan, pitches Suez Canal industrial zone to secure global supply chains
Egypt and Japan signed a preliminary strategic partnership framework on Wednesday to prepare for a presidential-level agreement, as Cairo proposed establishing a dedicated Japanese industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone to help secure global supply chains. The preliminary framework, alongs»»»
EU sanctions: Foreign Minister discusses pressure on Kyrgyz economy in New York - | 24.KG
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev held talks in New York with Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger. The main topic of discussion was the European Union’s sanctions policy and its destructive impact on the economic stability of the Cent»»»
First group of Kyrgyz pilgrims returns from Saudi Arabia - | 24.KG
The first group of Kyrgyz pilgrims who performed the Hajj has safely returned home. The muftiyat reported. According to the muftiyat, 340 pilgrims arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Medina — Bishkek flight, while another 180 returned on Jeddah — Osh flight. In Bishkek, the pilgrims were welcomed by Deputy Mu»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 18:30 on Wednesday 03-06-2026 a gathering of “Israeli” enemy army soldiers in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle, southern Lebanon, with rocket barrages: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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SPIEF Director to QNA: Forum explores global challenges, cooperation opportunities
St. Petersburg: Director of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 (SPIEF) Alexey Valkov said the forum continues to reinforce its position as a leading global platform that brings together decision-makers, business leaders and experts from around the world to discuss major economic c»»»
Western media join forces to confront AI challenges
MARSEILLE: Around 30 European and North American media outlets on Wednesday joined a coalition launched by Britain’s BBC, Sky News and The Guardian, aiming to secure fair payment for news content from artificial intelligence giants. New members of the SPUR Coalition include France’s CMA Media, Swit»»»
Syria ready to open government records to EU investigators of Assad regime’s war crimes
LONDON: The government of the Syrian Arab Republic has offered to cooperate with EU members in investigating individuals from the ousted Bashar Assad regime who are complicit in war crimes during the civil war, which lasted from 2011 to 2024. The Syrian Interior Ministry announced its readiness to »»»
Bulgaria Attends Balkan Chiefs of Defence Meeting
"Modern conflicts are no longer limited to the battlefield, and protecting the civilian population must be viewed as an integral part of national resilience," Bulgaria's Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, said, quoted by the Bulgarian Defence Ministry in a press release on Wednesday. The Admir»»»