Naharnet 3m

Israeli strikes kill 7 in Tyre, warns 3 villages north of Litani

Israeli strikes overnight in the south Lebanon city of Tyre killed seven people, a source from Lebanon's civil defense told AFP on Friday, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. One strike near the Jabal Amel hospital killed four people, wounded seven and lightly damaged the facility, whi»»»

Gulf News 6m

‘Ahd wa Waad’: Thousands join UAE’s new national loyalty initiative

Throughout the history of the United Arab Emirates, the strong bond between the leadership and the people has remained one of the nation’s greatest sources of success, stability, and sustainable development. Against this backdrop, the “Ahd wa Waad” (Covenant and Commitment) initiative emerged as a »»»

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Arab News 15m

Balkan leaders attend EU summit in Montenegro as enlargement gains urgency

TIVAT: Leaders from across the European Union and the Balkans are gathering in Montenegro on Friday to discuss expanding the bloc to include countries in the region, seen as a key area in countering security and economic threats posed by Russia and China. The EU-Western Balkans summit, being held i»»»

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Arab News 15m

Highlights from ‘Global Positioning System’ 

‘Study of History III’ Subas Tamang Art Jameel’s two-chapter group exhibition, “Global Positioning System” — currently showing at Jameel Arts Center in Dubai and at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah — features works from more than 40 artists from across the world that “engage critically with contested topograp»»»

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Arab News 15m

Israeli strikes kill 7 in south Lebanon’s Tyre: civil defense

BEIRUT: Israeli strikes overnight in the south Lebanon city of Tyre killed seven people, a source from Lebanon’s civil defense told AFP on Friday, despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. One strike near the Jabal Amel hospital killed four people, wounded seven and lightly damaged the facil»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

Japan lead Asia’s World Cup charge

Doha, Qatar: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Asia will be represented by a record nine nations at football’s biggest tournament. The expanded 48-team format has increased the continent’s presence, with a mix of established powers and first-t»»»

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Gulf News 18m

UAE residents and citizens invited to sign ‘Ahd wa Waad’ national pledge

Throughout the history of the United Arab Emirates, the strong bond between the leadership and the people has remained one of the nation’s greatest sources of success, stability, and sustainable development. Against this backdrop, the “Ahd wa Waad” (Covenant and Commitment) initiative emerged as a »»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Forcing Airport to Close

A highly active volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted several times on Friday, spewing towering ash columns into the sky and forcing a local airport to close, authorities said. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted at 11:15 am (0315 GMT), sending volcanic material 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mil»»»

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Al Awsat 21m

Asian Stocks Take another Hit from AI, Mideast Worries

Asian equities went into reverse Friday on continued worries about the AI trade after disappointing forecasts from chip titan Broadcom, while investors were also keeping a wary eye on stuttering Middle East peace efforts. After leading several markets to record highs this year, technology firms are»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia

New York: FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. As recently as last month, FIFA's official stadium code of conduct included a c»»»

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Al Awsat 33m

China's Xi to Visit North Korea in Push for Deeper Ties

China said on Friday President Xi Jinping would visit North Korea on a two-day trip from June 8, his first in nearly seven years as Beijing looks to reassert ties with Pyongyang, its only formal treaty ally. Beijing has worked to draw Pyongyang back into its fold after the COVID-19 pandemic froze e»»»

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Gulf News 35m

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

VIENNA: The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran affected by the war last June according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog circulated to member states and seen Thursday by The Associated Press. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) »»»

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Actmedia 35m

PSD: To support Gov't, we want observance of certain principles - resuming investments, protecting low-income Romanians

Social Democratic Party (PSD) President Sorin Grindeanu declared on Thursday that, in order to support the new Government, PSD wants the observance of certain principles, namely the resumption of investments and economic stimulation to recover lost jobs, the protection of Romanians with low and med»»»

Arab News 39m

Recipes for Success: Chef Norberto Valdez Palacios 

DUBAI: Argentine chef Norberto Valdez Palacios brings more than two decades of global experience to his role as executive chef of the Red Sea Edition in Saudi Arabia. A pivotal chapter in his career, he says, was working with Mauro Colagreco at MGM Cotai in Macao, which helped refine his culinary p»»»

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Al Manar 44m

Lebanese Presidency: President Aoun discussed Lebanese-Iranian relations with Lebanon’s ambassador to Iran, Hassan Abbas - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Presidency: President Aoun discussed Lebanese-Iranian relations with Lebanon’s ambassador to Iran, Hassan Abbas 05-06-2026 09:35 A»»»

Al Awsat 45m

Sadr Hands over Saraya al-Salam to Iraqi Govt as PMF to Be ‘Restructured’

The armed wing of influential cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's movement handed over on Thursday its security responsibilities to the Iraqi army in Samarra city. The Saraya al-Salam are part of the pro-Iran Popular Mobilization Forces and hold security responsibilities in several regions, notably Samarra. S»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close

A highly active volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted several times on Friday, spewing towering ash columns into the sky and forcing a local airport to close, authorities said. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted at 11:15 am local time (0315 GMT), sending volcanic material 2.5 kilometr»»»

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Al Manar 56m

Al-Manar correspondent: Since dawn, enemy drones have targeted the towns of Zibdin, Nabatieh, Haboush, Harouf, and Abba, coinciding with airstrikes on the outskirts of the town of Shoukin, resulting in martyrs and wounded - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Since dawn, enemy drones have targeted the towns of Zibdin, Nabatieh, Haboush, Harouf, and Abba, coinciding with ai»»»

Al Manar 56m

Israeli media: Netanyahu said there is no agreement now and that Hezbollah opposes it, and if there is a change, he will put a proposal to a vote - 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: Netanyahu said there is no agreement now and that Hezbollah opposes it, and if there is a change, he will put a proposal to »»»

Al Awsat 57m

Rescued Orphaned Elephant Highlights Nigeria's Conservation Fight

As dawn breaks over Nigeria's Okomu National Park, an exhausted wildlife caretaker prepares milk formula for Agbaibor, a months-old orphaned forest elephant rescued after wandering out of the rainforest alone. "The baby elephant has to take two liters of this per meal," said Joshua Aribasoye, one o»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close

Jakarta: A highly active volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted several times on Friday, spewing towering ash columns into the sky and forcing a local airport to close, authorities said. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted at 11:15 am (0315 GMT), sending volcanic material 2.5 kilometres»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran oil exports collapse: Down 89% as US blockade, sanctions pressure intensify — what happens next

Iran's crude oil exports fell to their lowest level in at least six years in May, according to industry tracking firms. This comes amid tighter US sanctions enforcement and blockade — shipping restrictions sharply reduced the flow of Iranian barrels to international markets. 'Dual blockade'The US C»»»

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Arab News 1h

Rescued orphaned elephant highlights Nigeria’s conservation fight

OKOMU: As dawn breaks over Nigeria’s Okomu National Park, an exhausted wildlife caretaker prepares milk formula for Agbaibor, a months-old orphaned forest elephant rescued after wandering out of the rainforest alone. “The baby elephant has to take two liters of this per meal,” said Joshua Aribasoye»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar launches ‘National Digital Safety Index’

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) yesterday launched the ‘National Digital Safety Index,’ the first initiative of its kind in Qatar aimed at measuring digital safety awareness and cybersecurity knowledge across different segments of society and professional sectors. The new ind»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

A new state rental housing programme could reshape Hungary’s housing market

As house prices continue to reach record levels across much of Hungary, finding affordable accommodation is becoming increasingly difficult for young people, university students and workers. One possible answer may lie in expanding the country’s rental housing sector, which is expected to become a »»»

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Arab News 1h

Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust

WELLINGTON: More than 100,000 live cockroaches illegal to keep in Australia were confiscated from a single breeder in the country’s largest-ever seizure of exotic invertebrates, officials said Friday. The haul of Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia cockroaches, worth 200,000 Australian dollars»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Hezbollah Rejects Latest Ceasefire Agreement as Israeli Strikes Kill 4 in Lebanon

Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, and the militant group demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as more fighting there hampered efforts to end the Iran war. The Hezbollah announcement came as Israeli strikes killed»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Oil drops, stocks mixed on Mideast war, AI uncertainty

LONDON — Oil prices and the dollar retreated Thursday while stock markets were mixed as traders tracked conflicting events in the Middle East war, while a disappointing outlook from US chipmaker Broadcom weighed on AI stocks.Iran reported "no tangible progress" in negotiations on ending the war, ev»»»

Gulf News 2h

Philip Morris Middle East launches IQOS ILUMA i Electric Purple in Dubai

Philip Morris Middle East, an affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) has introduced the IQOS ILUMA i Electric Purple to the UAE market, making the country the second in the region to receive the device following its recent global rollout. The launch, held at the IQOS Boutique in Dubai Mall,»»»

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RT 2h

Is there a German word for Berlin’s UN humiliation?

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has blamed Berlin’s failure to secure a seat at the UN Security Council on his country’s superior moral positions. If only there were a German word for that… Read more Germany blames Russia over UN Security Council humiliation Germany failed to win a temporar»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Considered Operation to Seize Iran’s Uranium — Trump

US President Donald Trump said his administration had considered sending forces into Iran to seize its highly enriched uranium, but rejected the idea due to the risk of American casualties. Such an operation would have required US forces to remain in a war zone for “a week to two weeks,” with heavy»»»

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Arab News 2h

Palestinians call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation

GENEVA: The Palestinian ambassador to the UN, surrounded by his counterparts from Arab and Muslim countries, called on the United States on Thursday to stop Israel’s annexation of its territories.“I know that President (Donald) Trump is capable, and he has the tools to stop Netanyahu in his tracks,»»»

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Arab News 2h

Trump says he thinks progress is being made on Lebanon

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he ‌believed progress ‌was ​being ‌made between ⁠Israel ​and Lebanon ⁠and that Lebanon deserved to have peace. Trump told reporters in ⁠the Oval ‌Office ‌that he ​had ‌spoken to Israeli ‌Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and “I actually spoke t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Friday sermon, 5th June 2026: 'There is no might nor power except through Allah'

First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, the Possessor of perfect strength and unassailable power. Glory be to Him, the One who grants success and assistance. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that our master and Prophet Muḥammad is the Messenger of All»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Tightens Noose on Cuba, Claims It Just Wants the Island to 'Feed Its People'

The US Treasury and State Departments have introduced a new wave of sanctions against Cuba, targeting President Miguel Diaz-Canel, family members of Raul Castro, and key institutions including the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR). When asked if the new restrictions were meant to »»»

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Arab News 2h

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

KIRYAT SHMONA: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a new poll has shown, putting pressure on him to take a more hawkish stance as elections loom. Wednesday night’s ceasefire agreement between »»»

Arab News 3h

WFP chief repeats warning over global food crisis amid Hormuz closure

LONDON: The UN’s World Food Programme on Thursday repeated its warning over the energy and food shock arising from the Iran war, raising the alarm that 45 million people worldwide could be pushed into hunger. It came during a briefing by Carl Skau, acting executive director of WFP, which has been b»»»

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Arab News 3h

In public letter, Ukraine’s Zelensky calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The letter, the first public message Zelensky has written directly to Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion»»»

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Arab News 3h

House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON: The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result.The legislation, sponsored b»»»

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Arab News 3h

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced Friday, in what will be his first visit in nearly seven years. His trip will the latest in a series of steps by China to reinforce its close ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor, whose leader Kim Jong »»»

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France24 3h

Truth or Fake - Viral videos mislead as Albania erupts against Kushner-linked luxury resort

Thursday marked the fourth straight day of protests in Albania, that erupted over a proposed billion-dollar luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, married to Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka. Online though, false videos about the rallies are going viral, with internet users sharing dated and out of »»»

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BNE 3h

Russian oil flows through Druzhba return to normal as Hungary and Slovakia resume Russian oil and gas imports

Russian crude oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia through the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline returned to normal levels in May, marking the first full month of uninterrupted supplies since transit resumed in April after a disruption that highlighted the continuing importance of one of Europe's last »»»

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France24 3h

SpaceX eyes $75 billion IPO, valuing company at $1.77 trillion

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company, said on Wednesday it plans to raise about $75 billion in an initial public offering, valuing the company at $1.765 trillion. The company will offer 555.6 million shares at $135 each, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s record $25.6 billion IPO in 2019. SpaceX»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Orbán may yet stage political comeback

No signs of fatigue are visible in Viktor Orbán, chairman of Fidesz. On the contrary, he may be capable of renewing the party and keeping the community united and strengthened, former Minister of Public Administration and Regional Development Tibor Navracsics said in a podcast published on Thursday»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Inland temperatures are forecast to climb as high as 46°C on Friday

Dubai: A spell of dusty and unsettled weather is set to affect the UAE on Friday and through the weekend, with strong winds expected to stir up sand and dust, reduce visibility and create rough sea conditions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM forecast said Friday will »»»

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Gulf News 4h

US House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON: The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. The legislation, sponsored »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Leaked video reveals extensive fire damage aboard USS Ford aircraft carrier following report of 'sewage crisis', undercutting US Navy’s initial assurances

Newly obtained video published exclusively by CNN shows extensive damage aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford following a March fire, raising questions about the severity of the incident and the Navy's initial characterisation of the blaze. The video, which CNN said was recorded aboard th»»»

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RT 5h

Palestinian seeking work in Israel killed while crossing separation wall

The family of a young Palestinian man who was shot dead by Israeli forces near the concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem, has told RT that his determination to find work drove him to his death. Imad Ishtayeh’s death was confirmed by the Palestinian Health Ministry on Sun»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

“Israel has never been stronger and Iran has never been weaker”, Netanyahu tells CNBC – Interview – Ya Libnan

Share: Following is the unofficial transcript of a CNBC exclusive interview with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” (M-F, 9AM-12PM ET) Wednesday, June 3 PART I SARA EISEN: Hi. Good morning, Carl, from Jerusalem this morning. I’m here in the Israeli Prime Mi»»»

Gulf News 7h

From Hormuz to Fujairah: Why UAE is central to Gulf's 'Plan B' for oil trade

Dubai: Gulf countries are accelerating plans to move oil through routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, as international institutions warn that prolonged disruption to shipping through the vital waterway could threaten fuel security, economic growth and food supplies worldwide. Get updated faster»»»

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