Hungary’s largest ongoing municipal corruption investigation has expanded significantly, with prosecutors announcing that 12 additional suspects have been questioned in connection with the so-called Óbuda (Budapest’s District III) corruption case. The latest developments bring the total number of s»»»

Dubai: Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, announced the launch of its fully regulated AED on and off ramp solution in the UAE, enabling users to move between fiat and crypto with a level of simplicity, cost efficiency, and trust that marks »»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Sofia on Thursday to discuss bilateral strategic partnership, energy, transport connectivity, security and issues on the European agenda. The two counterparts held a one-on-one meeting at the Council of Minist»»»

With US-Israeli strikes against Iran earlier this year aimed in part at curtailing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the subject of atomic weapons has once again risen to the fore in global policy discussions, not least because North Korea is now a nuclear-armed state. In Europe, states that once counted A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mada Assistive Technology Center has launched the Mada Innovation Award 2026, aimed at encouraging the development of innovative Arabic-language solutions in assistive technology and digital accessibility to empower persons with disabilities and senior citizens and enhance their qualit»»»

Washington, June 4 (SANA) Oil prices fell on Thursday after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon raised hopes for a broader deal that could help ease regional tensions, while the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to cond»»»

Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has released a video it says shows the moment an alleged Iranian drone hit a terminal at Kuwait International Airport on June 3. The agency described the incident as a “brutal Iranian drone attack,” saying it caused loss of life, serious injuries, and »»»

Clashes have broken out in the UK city of Southampton after hundreds of people gathered to protest the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak and his treatment at the hands of police in his final minutes. The rally on Tuesday followed the release of police bodycam footage from last year showing »»»

For the third time in less than two decades, prominent Iraqi Shiite cleric and politician Muqtada al-Sadr has announced the dismantling of a militia he created and oversaw. Last month, he announced that the Peace Brigades—the last and most important armed wing linked to the Sadrist current—would di»»»

A year after the brief but ferocious four-day conflict between Pakistan and India pushed South Asia to the edge of a nuclear precipice, the silence along the Line of Control feels less like peace and more like a pause—tense, brittle, and deeply uncertain. But beneath the quiet, the subcontinent’s t»»»

On 19 May, Russia began a large-scale military exercise that lasted three days, during which nuclear weapons were transferred to field storage facilities in Belarus, capping a series of joint drills. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin used the opportunity to stress that the country’s nuclear triad (»»»

After numerous attacks by the Islamic Resistance, the Israeli occupation forces started withdrawing on Thursday from Debbine town, South Lebanon, according to media reports. According to Al-Manar reporter, the Lebanese Army deployed miliary units to secure the highway that links Khiam, Ebl Al-Saqi,»»»

Abu Dhabi is steadily laying the foundations needed to ensure sustained long-term demand for real estate, supported by robust national frameworks, regulatory transparency, and strategic infrastructure investments, according to a report by Object 1. The report highlighted that Abu Dhabi has entered »»»

The Israeli army carried out airstrikes in south Lebanon on Thursday, hours after Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire. An Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle on the Zefta road, while other strikes targeted Kfartebnit, Shehour, Bestat, Kfar Remman, Tebnine, Maaroub, Zawtar, Shoukin, »»»

The head of the Quds Force, the foreign arm of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards, said Thursday that Israel must pull back from its current front lines in Lebanon, where it is fighting Tehran's ally Hezbollah. "Supporting the resistance in Lebanon is the duty of all of us, and removing Israel fro»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Thursday that an agreement on implementing a ceasefire announced in Washington after talks with Israel was the "last chance" to reach a comprehensive truce. "The results of the fourth round of negotiations, and the statement issued from it, which included very important p»»»

"There will be no people above the law, regardless of whether their surname is Mavrodiev or Mihaylov," Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. There were media publications earlier in the day about the arrest of Stoyan Mavrodiev in Serbia, who was head of the Bulgarian Deve»»»

The US is mulling the deployment of its nuclear weapons to more NATO states in Europe, the Financial Times has reported, citing sources familiar with the discussions. Russia has already said that any NATO nuclear moves toward its borders would not go unanswered. The potential move comes as Washingt»»»

Dubai: A Bahrain-based Indian expat who won Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket's latest draw did not just beat the odds after seven years of trying. He did it with a free ticket, one of two he received through a buy-two-get-two promotion, with the winning number chosen by his wife and sister whil»»»

TEHRAN: The head of the Quds Force, the foreign arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards, said Thursday that Israel must pull back from its current front lines in Lebanon, where it is fighting Tehran’s ally Hezbollah. “Supporting the resistance in Lebanon is the duty of all of us, and removing Is»»»

June 4 (UPI) -- Israel and Lebanon signed up to a fresh U.S.-brokered cease-fire to clear the path for negotiations toward "a comprehensive peace and security agreement" between the two countries. The truce, predicated on Iran-backed Hezbollah halting all attacks and withdrawing from south of the L»»»

The Islamic Resistance continued on Thursday confronting the Zionist war on Lebanon, dealing more blows to the Israeli occupation forces in the various towns and villages of South Lebanon. In this context, Hezbollah Military Media issued the following statements: Statement 1 In defense of Lebanon a»»»

Kuwaiti authorities have arrested a suspect accused of robbing a branch of a money exchange company in the Al Shaab area after an intensive search operation that led to his identification and capture, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said the incident began when security author»»»

Dubai: A retired Turkish police officer fatally shot his son during a confrontation in the country's southern city of Adana after a dispute allegedly linked to drug use escalated into violence, local media reported. The incident occurred when 52-year-old Faruk Kayhan encountered his son, Ahmet Kayh»»»

LONDON: An unprecedented eight teams from the Arab region will participate at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded 48-nation tournament means that there are 32 places available in the knockout stages. Arab News tries to predict the unpredictable and rank their chances to get out of their groups. Morocc»»»

BEIRUT: A United Nations peacekeeper has been killed in Lebanon, the force and Serbian authorities said Thursday, after a base was hit in the south where Israel and Hezbollah are fighting.The death brings to seven the number of UNIFIL peacekeepers killed since the latest conflict erupted in March.“»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israelin warplanes strike southern Lebanese towns of Adshit, Deir Al-Zahrani and Harouf: Al-Manar reporter 04-06-2026 13:38 PM Latest News »»»

A UN peacekeeper ​in Lebanon died ‌on Thursday from wounds ​sustained when ​mortar shells hit his ⁠position near ​Marjayoun in southeastern ​Lebanon late the previous night, the ​UN peacekeeping ​mission said. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said ​two ​other ⁠peacekeepers were »»»

Marcin Romanowski, the former Polish deputy justice minister accused of corruption and misuse of public funds, received HUF 17.5 million while living in Hungary under political asylum, according to his latest asset declaration. Lucrative role at Hungarian institute The Polish politician, who fled t»»»

ST PETERSBURG: President Vladimir Putin faced two rival outlines of Russia’s future as he hosted his premier annual investment conference with the war in Ukraine unabated. Some participants at the glitzy St. Petersburg International Economic Forum said Russia should fight ​on and gird for global co»»»

KLEINMOND: Four days ago, Mozambican ‌immigrant Lado Amido answered a knock at his door in the South African town of Kleinmond. Outside, an angry crowd told him foreigners such as him had to leave. They went door-to-door delivering the same message. Amido ​fled and spent two nights in the mountains»»»

Parliament adopted at second reading amendments to the Investment Promotion Act, creating an Investment Coordination Council under the Council of Ministers and aligning the legislation with the Government's new ministerial structure. The amendments reflect the redistribution of responsibilities bet»»»

Share: By Jana Choukeir Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for progress toward e»»»

The European Commission’s drive to cut corporate red tape partly rests on a competitiveness narrative that is not supported by its own evidence, according to experts and data from the European Investment Bank. They show that in fact US companies report greater regulatory obstacles to investment tha»»»

Most people in today’s Middle East were born after 1979. Yet they often overlook how profoundly that year shaped their countries, their stability, and their daily lives. It unleashed storms, wars, and leaders whose ambitions and dangers far exceeded the borders from which they emerged. Some observe»»»

NEW DELHI: The owner of a south Delhi hotel where a devastating fire killed 21 people allegedly drove past the burning building and left without stopping because he was afraid, according to investigators probing one of the capital’s deadliest hotel disasters in recent years. Police arrested hotel o»»»

Ethiopia, as a nation with a remarkable centuries-old history, diverse civilisations, and an unyielding legacy of independence, has achieved a critical milestone in political maturity. While the country’s formal engagement with modern democratic systems is relatively recent, the progress forged ove»»»

Israel will continue its operations in southern Lebanon for now and will not withdraw from the country despite Wednesday’s conditional ceasefire after US-mediated talks, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Thursday. Lebanese state media reported Israeli strikes on the country's south after ai»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli dornes strikes on towns of Jebshit, Doweir and Kafra 04-06-2026 13:14 PM Latest New»»»

At least four people have been killed in Crimea, Moscow-installed authorities said on Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military facilities in Saint Petersburg during Russia's flagship economic forum. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of a "real" risk of escalation, while Ukrain»»»

Former Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) chief Stoyan Mavrodiev has been detained in Belgrade, according to information confirmed through cooperation between Bulgarian and Serbian authorities. His identity has been officially verified, and Bulgarian prosecutors, together with the Interior Ministry, »»»

The court in Sofia has upheld a decision to release without bail a 20-year-old man accused in the death of a 16-year-old girl in Blagoevgrad, a case that has drawn significant public attention and remains under active investigation. The three-judge panel confirmed the earlier ruling of the Blagoevg»»»

President Sadyr Japarov has signed amendments to the Law «On the Diplomatic Service of the Kyrgyz Republic.» The document was adopted by the Zhogorku Kenesh on April 22, 2026. According to the presidential administration, the law is aimed at improving the functioning of the diplomatic service, stre»»»

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) has presented three macroeconomic scenarios for Bulgaria’s economic development through 2028 in its annual report prepared by the Institute for Economic Research. The document, titled “Economic Development and Policies in Bulgaria: Assessments and Expectation»»»

Pay transparency is already affecting companies in Romania, even before Directive (EU) 2023/970 is implemented locally. According to a Mirro study conducted among 100 companies in the country, 47% of organisations say they have already faced tensions, requests for pay equity, or employee departures»»»

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The economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow growth across emerging Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa and the Mediterranean, as higher energy costs reignite inflation, weaken industrial competitiveness and strain already fragile public finances, the European »»»

The economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow growth across emerging Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa and the Mediterranean, as higher energy costs reignite inflation, weaken industrial competitiveness and strain already fragile public finances, the European »»»

Uzbekistan is betting heavily on technology as the next engine of economic growth, with state-backed IT Park emerging as the centrepiece of the country’s ambitions to become Central Asia’s leading exporter of digital services. That vision was on display at the sixth International PLUS-Forum Digital»»»

Central Asia is moving to convert its vast reserves of critical minerals into economic and geopolitical leverage as governments seek to position the region at the centre of global supply chains increasingly shaped by competition between China, the US and Europe. The push comes as demand soars in th»»»