Arab News 1m

Powerful Iran-backed militias in Iraq say they will start handing in weapons to authorities

IRBIL, Iraq: Two of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed militias said on Tuesday they would begin handing in their weapons to the authorities, a major step in the new government’s effort to rein in militias that have long operated on their own even though they were nominally under state command. One o»»»

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RT 22m

EU risks economic decline due to protectionism, Serbia’s Vucic tells Bloomberg

Protectionism is pushing the EU toward economic decline, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has told Bloomberg, arguing that barriers to investment between Europe, China and the US are hurting growth. Vucic made the remarks on Tuesday shortly after returning from Beijing, where he secured more than»»»

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RT 22m

Anduril Industries gambles on China confrontation

Defense tech contractor Anduril is currently valued at $61 billion, with plans to expand and go public. But it’s a valuation that depends on its founder’s ability to hawk vaporware to the Pentagon, and to talk the US to the edge of a cataclysmic war with China. Read more Wired for War: What’s in Pa»»»

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Arab News 25m

Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists

DUBAI: Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the US to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were ongoing. More than three ​months after the US and Israel launched strikes ag»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Zverev powers into French Open semis, Kostyuk to face Andreeva

Paris: Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, where Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva will meet for a place in the women's final. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men's draw, put an end to Spanish teenager Jodar's»»»

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Daily News Egypt 36m

Egypt pitches Africa gateway, labour supply to South Korea at inaugural strategic dialogue

Egypt pitched its Suez Canal Economic Zone and status as a strategic gateway to African markets to attract new South Korean investments on Tuesday, while declaring its water security an “existential issue” during talks on regional crises. The investment push came during the first round of the Egypt»»»

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Daily News Egypt 36m

Opinion | Trump and Netanyahu: An Alliance Eroding Amid the Fires of War

“My hair is on fire.” This was reportedly how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted after a phone call with US President Donald Trump, following Trump’s announcement on Truth Social that he would refrain from launching additional strikes against Iran. Few phrases better capture the curr»»»

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Arab News 40m

AD Ports enters Latin America with $835m Brazil terminal deal

JEDDAH: Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has entered the Latin American market through the acquisition of Brazil’s Corredor Logistica e Infraestrutura, a leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, in a deal valued at 3.1 billion dirhams ($835 million). The move strengthens AD Ports Group’s exp»»»

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Libya Herald 41m

Central Bank of Libya source to Libya Herald: US$ 3.5 bn plan launched today to cover Letters of Credit, transfers, and personal use

A senior source at the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) revealed to that the bank has begun implementing a programme to sell foreign currency to commercial banks totalling $3.5 billion. This programme aims to meet the demand for foreign currency and support market needs, the source added. The source exp»»»

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Al Manar 43m

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 17:20, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the vicinity of the historic Beaufort (Al-Shaqif) Castle in southern Lebanon with artillery shells: statement 7 - 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 Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 17:20, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the vicinity of the histo»»»

Al Awsat 46m

Renewable Energy Helps Red Sea Global Avoid 118,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions

Red Sea Global (RSG) announced on Tuesday a major sustainability milestone, revealing that it successfully avoided 117,879 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) emissions during 2024. The achievement was independently verified and officially certified by DNV, confirming the company's full relia»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Anthropic expands access to powerful Mythos AI model

New York, USA: Anthropic on Tuesday gave approximately 150 organizations around the world access to Mythos, its powerful new AI model whose rapid ability to identify weaknesses in computer security has sparked global concern. The California AI company had initially restricted access to Mythos in ea»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Foreign Ministers of Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Turkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia condemn Al Aqsa Mosque continuous incursions by Israeli settlers

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemn in the strongest terms the c»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Qassam Spokesman: Assassinating Commanders Won’t Stop Resistance, Mediators Must Bear Responsibilities

Abu Ubaida, the military spokesman for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, affirmed that the Palestinian resistance continues its struggle despite assassinations and losses, emphasizing that the martyrdom of its leaders will not weaken it or halt its project. He also called on mediators to assume th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Rubio: US Has Not Offered Iran Sanctions Relief to Reopen Strait

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's negotiating team has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and insisted that any sanctions relief was tied to Tehran giving up its nuclear program. "Right now, everything that'»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iraq’s Asaib Ahl Al-Haq Says It Will Start Handing Its Weapons to the State

One of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed armed groups said Tuesday it would begin putting its weapons under government control, a major step in the new government’s effort to bring armed factions that have long operated on their own under state command. Asaib Ahl al-Haq said it had formed a committe»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Labour meets counterparts from Syria, Lebanon and Sudan

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Labour, HE Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with the Minister of Social Affairs and Labour of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Hind Kabawat, the Minister of Labour of the Lebanese Republic, HE Mohammad Haidar and Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare of the Republic of S»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Strong Summer Demand and New Air Routes Reinforce Egypt’s Tourism Momentum

Cairo — Egypt’s tourism industry is entering the peak summer season from a position of strength despite heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, as hotel occupancy rates surged during the Eid Al-Adha holiday and Gulf carriers expanded services to the Mediterranean resort city of Ala»»»

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Arab News 1h

Lebanon seeks Iranian pressure on Hezbollah to secure ceasefire, sources say

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has been working through Iranian channels to secure Hezbollah’s commitment to a ceasefire while his country presses ahead with negotiations aimed at ending the war, political sources have told Arab News. The Amal Movement leader remains central to ef»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Restoring Peace in Middle East Will Strengthen Europe's Stability, PM Radev Says at Meeting with Lebanese Defence Minister

Restoring peace in the Middle East will strengthen Europe's stability, which is directly affected by disrupted supply chains and, in particular, rising energy prices resulting from the military conflict in the region, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during a meeting with Lebanon's Minister of Natio»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE firms rush to meet new salary deadline as payroll volumes jump 151%

Dubai: Al Ansari Exchange said it recorded a more than 151 per cent increase in the number of companies processing salaries through its Wage Protection System (WPS) platform on June 1, as UAE private sector employers adjusted payroll processes to comply with new salary payment requirements. The inc»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran Studying Deal to Halt War as Stalemate Persists

Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the US to halt their war but has not communicated with Washington for a few days, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were ongoing. More than three months after the US and Israel launched strikes against Ir»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Restoring Peace in Middle East Will Strengthen Europe's Stability, PM Rumen Radev Says at Meeting with Lebanese Defence Minister

Restoring peace in the Middle East will strengthen Europe's stability, which is directly affected by disrupted supply chains and, in particular, rising energy prices resulting from the military conflict in the region, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during a meeting with Lebanon's Minister of Natio»»»

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Gulf News 1h

flydubai marks 17 years with 140 million passengers, 100 destinations

Dubai: Dubai-based carrier flydubai has marked its 17th anniversary, highlighting its growth from a low-cost startup airline into a carrier serving 100 destinations across its network. Figures shared by the Government of Dubai Media Office showed that flydubai has carried more than 140 million pass»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Lebanese President affirms commitment to entrenching civil peace and internal security in Lebanon

Beirut: Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun has affirmed that he is committed to entrenching civil peace and internal security in Lebanon, stressing that anyone who stokes tensions in Lebanon is providing a service to Israel. Civil peace can never be compromised, because the Lebanese people have»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Collapse of US-Iran Peace Deal a 'Definite Likelihood'

Hostilities in the Persian Gulf may resume at a moment’s notice, Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Georgetown University Qatar, explains to Sputnik. The issue of frozen Iranian assets and lifting anti-Iranian sanctions still remains the sticking points in the talks.Though the broad outline»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Muhammad Ali’s Family Reflects on the Champion Boxer’s Legacy 10 Years After His Death

Muhammad Ali's legacy extends beyond his stinging right jab, world titles and Olympic gold medal, to the heart and compassion he showed long after he left the ring, his wife Lonnie Ali said. “He transcended boxing into every space you can imagine,” she told The Associated Press this week ahead of t»»»

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Arab News 1h

‘Life and hope’: Lebanon hospital resilient after Israeli attack

TYRE, Lebanon: In a south Lebanon hospital heavily damaged by deadly Israeli strikes nearby, Dr. Nasser Al-Masri held a new-born baby, calling him “a message of life and hope” despite the war. Israeli strikes near the Jabal Amel hospital in Tyre on Monday killed four people and wounded 127, includi»»»

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Arab News 1h

‘Life and hope’: Lebanon hospital resilient after Israeli attack

TYRE, Lebanon: In a south Lebanon hospital heavily damaged by deadly Israeli strikes nearby, Dr. Nasser Al-Masri held a new-born baby, calling him “a message of life and hope” despite the war. Israeli strikes near the Jabal Amel hospital in Tyre on Monday killed four people and wounded 127, includi»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UN Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Gaps in Global Food Aid Amid Funding Cuts

The United Nations warned Tuesday that dramatic funding cuts for aid, at a time of multiple crises, have created unparallelled gaps, leaving tens of millions going hungry. The UN's World Food Program said it was facing a 75-percent shortfall in its funding, with dire and deadly consequences. "The g»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Kills 8 in Lebanon, a Day After Trump Said Israel and Hezbollah Will De-Escalate

Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed eight people, including two children and their father, a day after US President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to dial back fighting. Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, continued launching dozens of projectiles and drones t»»»

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Arab News 2h

’I can’t breathe’: Outrage after UK police handcuff dying student

SOUTHAMPTON, UK: Body camera footage of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage Tuesday. Eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak is heard repeatedly telling police “I can’t breathe” in the foot»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai is ready to turn global challenges into growth opportunities, says Sheikh Hamdan

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has said the emirate will continue strengthening its economy and tourism sector through “practical measures, enhanced facilitation, and innovative solutions” aim»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

‘Life and Hope’: Lebanon Hospital Resilient After Israeli Attack

In a south Lebanon hospital heavily damaged by deadly Israeli strikes nearby, Dr. Nasser al-Masri held a new-born baby, calling him "a message of life and hope" despite the war. Israeli strikes near the Jabal Amel hospital in Tyre on Monday killed four people and wounded 127, including four doctors»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Joint statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar on incursions by extremist Israeli settlers into Al Aqsa Mosque

The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn in the strongest terms the continued incu»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Aoun: Strength not in waging war but in having courage to end it

The path of negotiation is "the least costly for the country, especially since wars throughout history have ended with a victor and a vanquished, or with negotiations to resolve the conflict," President Joseph Aoun said on Tuesday. "This is the case for a number of Arab countries that have adopted »»»

Naharnet 2h

Salam calls for cementing ceasefire across Lebanon

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam commented Tuesday on the resumption of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations in Washington by saying that "what remains is to consolidate a ceasefire throughout Lebanon." His remarks come a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to de»»»

Naharnet 2h

New round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins in Washington

The ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon began a new round of direct talks in Washington on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had received commitments from both sides to de-escalate. The fourth meeting between representatives of the two sides, which do not have diplomatic relations, is»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Palestinian Cabinet urges world to pressure Israel into halting settlement construction plans

Occupied Jerusalem: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa called on the international community and countries around the world to step up maximum pressure on the occupation authorities to halt plans to build thousands of unlawful colonial units in the West Bank. Mustafa was chairing the weekl»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE residents can now freeze insurance premiums for 5 years as healthcare costs soar

Dubai: UAE residents will now be able to lock in their health insurance premium for up to five years under a new add-on launched by Policybazaar.ae, the company announced Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The online insurance marketplace said its new “Health Insu»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah Crown Prince orders faster adoption of AI assistants in government

Sharjah: Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), has ordered the acceleration of the adoption of modern technologies powered by artificial intelligence (AI) assistants and their integration into gove»»»

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Arab News 2h

Middle East war hammering aid supply chains: UN

GENEVA: Even if the Middle East war stopped immediately, disrupted global humanitarian supply lines would not recover before 2027, the United Nations said Tuesday. Nearly 100 days on from the February 28 US-Israeli attacks on Iran which triggered the conflict, the fall-out extends far beyond the Mi»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Oil inventories could reach critical levels ahead of peak summer demand, says IEA

London: Global oil inventories could reach critical levels ahead of the peak summer demand period if stock draws continue at their current pace, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Toril Bosoni, Head of the Oil Industry and Markets Division at the IEA, said: "We're »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Why AD Ports’ biggest-ever acquisition in Brazil could reshape UAE food trade routes

Abu Dhabi: AD Ports Group announced Monday it has acquired Brazil-based independent agri-bulk terminal operator Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI) in at an enterprise value of Dh3.1 billion ($835 million), marking the Abu Dhabi company’s first major expansion into Latin America. Sign up for »»»

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Al Manar 3h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 08:10 on Tuesday 02-06-2026 a second Namera vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the southeastern outskirts of Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah town with an Ababil loitering glider, achieving a confirmed hit: statement 4 - 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 08:10 on Tuesday 02-06-2026 a second Namera vehicle belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the so»»»

BBC 3h

South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men

South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMayeni JonesAfrica correspondent, Johannesburg Gallo Images via Getty ImagesSouth African police on Tuesday said they were investigating the killings of two men from Mozambique Two men from Moza»»»

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Arab News 3h

Israel arms exports hit another all-time high: ministry

JERUSALEM: Israeli arms exports have reached an all-time high for the fifth consecutive year, hitting more than $19 billion in 2025 driven by missile, rocket and air defense systems, the defense ministry announced Tuesday. Israel is among the world’s leading arms exporters. Its forces have fought o»»»

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Arab News 3h

Waste management center records sharp drop in violations

MAKKAH: The National Center for Waste Management concluded its Hajj operations by deploying advanced technical and field systems to optimize waste management and environmental sustainability at the holy sites. It carried out 1,691 field inspection tours in Makkah, significantly improving regulatory»»»

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Arab News 4h

New round of Israel-Lebanon talks begin in Washington

WASHINGTON: The ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon began a new round of direct talks in Washington on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he had received commitments to de-escalation from both sides.The fourth meeting between representatives of the two countries, which do not have diplomati»»»

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Naharnet 4h

New round of Israel-Lebanon talks begin in Washington

The ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon began a new round of direct talks in Washington on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had received commitments to de-escalation from both sides. The fourth meeting between representatives of the two countries, which do not have diplomatic relatio»»»