What triggered the deadly US-Iran escalation? What to know
Dubai: A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under severe strain on Wednesday after a series of military exchanges across the Gulf culminated in an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait’s main airport, killing at least one person and injuring others. The latest escalation marks one o»»»
Iranian Armed Forces and Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ issue joint statement in remembrance of late Imam Khomeini on the anniversary of his passing - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranian Armed Forces and Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ: Iranian nation won’t back down in the face of threats and aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Khamenei Adviser Vows 'Deluge of Missiles' if New US Attack on Iran
The military adviser to Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday warned of more missile and drone strikes should the United States renew its attacks on Iran. "Every shot fired and every attack will be met with a deluge of missiles and drones," Mohsen Rezaei posted on X, adding that "the aggressor will sw»»»
Current shopping cart: Romanians are embracing the superfood trend
Social media trends, now in shopping carts Social media has begun to shape Romanians’ eating habits, turning online trends into choices at the grocery store. NielsenIQ data shows a shift toward foods rich in protein and Omega-3. Tuna has seen remarkable growth, with sales volumes across the entire »»»
Israel army says intercepts 'hostile aircraft' from Lebanon
The Israeli army said it intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon on Wednesday, the first such infiltration reported by the military in more than 24 hours. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in the »»»
Hundreds flee as South Africa anti-migrant mobs go door-to-door
GANSBAAI: Hundreds of foreigners fearing for their lives have taken shelter in community halls on South Africa’s south coast, saying mobs of locals were going door-to-door telling them to leave the country.Mostly nationals of Malawi and Mozambique, many told AFP they had fled their homes at the wee»»»
Higher fares, conflicts, visa delays: UAE families change summertime travel trends
Dubai: With exactly one month left until schools across the UAE break for summer, families are entering one of the busiest travel booking periods of the year — but many are planning holidays differently in 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Across the aviation and t»»»
Pepsi celebrates 60 years in Romania with an exhibition at Art Safari
Over time, Pepsi has been more than a soft drink: it has become the taste of freedom and experiences shared with loved ones, a constant presence in the way Romanians have lived and celebrated both important and everyday moments in their lives. In this context, the bottle, the can, the crate, and Pe»»»
Media Review: June 3
BUDGET – DEBT – PENSIONS The Bulgarian media cover the series of parliamentary decisions and proposals that sparked debate over pension policy and fiscal priorities, including changes to COVID-era supplements, indexation rules, and broader efforts to contain budget spending. *** Dnevnik: The ruling»»»
Israeli strikes on south kill 5, wound hospital staff
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed five people, including a child, and wounded 48, the Lebanese health ministry said. Those wounded in the strikes across the south included "a doctor and five employees of Tebnine Governmental Hospital, which sustained damage in yet another episod»»»
Israeli strikes kill 6 near Tyre, target car on Khaldeh road despite ongoing talks
Lebanese state media reported an Israeli strike near Beirut on Wednesday as well as attacks on south Lebanon, ahead of a second day of talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the targeting of a car on the Khaldeh road", referring to an area»»»
UN chief proposes options to help end Lebanon conflict after peacekeepers leave
The United Nations chief has proposed three options to help end the decades-old conflict between Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israel when the 8,100-member U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon ends on Dec. 31. All of the options presented to the U.N. Security Council by Sec»»»
Sirens sound in northern Israel after ‘hostile aircraft infiltration’, military says
DUBAI: The Israeli military said sirens sounded in northern Israel on Wednesday following what it described as a “hostile aircraft infiltration.” Lebanon had announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that would see Israel halt strikes on Beirut’s Hezbollah-controlled »»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese town of Siddiqin - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Analyst Warns Lebanon War Sliding Into ‘Quagmire’ Amid Hezbollah Evolving Tactics
Israeli war in southern Lebanon is increasingly turning into a strategic trap, analyst Ofer Shelah said, warning that Hezbollah’s evolving tactics and sustained attacks are dragging ‘Israel’ into a prolonged war of attrition. Talking to Israeli Channel 12, Shelah, a journalist and director of the “»»»
NBA Finals showcase new era of parity as Knicks and Spurs renew rivalry with history on the line
DUBAI: The 2026 NBA Finals tip off on Thursday, June 4, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs meeting on basketball’s biggest stage for the first time since 1999. The Knicks are seeking their first NBA championship since 1973, while the Spurs are chasing a sixth title. Regardless of the ou»»»
Walk on real Omani sand at the heart of La Biennale di Venezia
VENICE: The Sultanate of Oman Pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, which ends on Nov. 22, is asking visitors to slow down and engage with unexpected materials — and fellow guests. “We are bringing sand from a desert in Oman to Venice,” artist and curator Hait»»»
Gargash urges unified GCC response to repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has called for a firm and united GCC position against the repeated Iranian aggression against Kuwait and Bahrain, saying the security and interests of GCC countries are inseparable. In a post on X platform, Gargash said GCC »»»
Israeli drone strikes Nabatieh Al-Fawqa: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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OECD Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecasts Over Mideast War Fallout
The war in the Middle East has dented economic growth prospects worldwide, with a more severe shock likely if no effective ceasefire is agreed before 2027, the OECD warned Wednesday. Global economic growth is now forecast to slip to 2.8 percent for 2026 if Gulf exports of oil and gas return to pre-»»»
Why Field Service Teams Need Time Tracking With GPS, Geofencing, and Mobile
For a long time, time tracking was seen as something only desk workers needed. The assumption was simple: if you sit at a desk, a time tracker makes sense, but if you’re out in the field, it doesn’t apply to you. So cleaning crews, landscaping teams, and HVAC technicians simply kept relying on manu»»»
Israeli strikes on south kill 5, wound hospital staff
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed five people, including a child, and wounded 48, the Lebanese health ministry said. Those wounded in the strikes across the south included "a doctor and five employees of Tebnine Governmental Hospital, which sustained damage in yet another episod»»»
Israel strikes south, car on Khaldeh road despite ongoing talks
Lebanese state media reported an Israeli strike near Beirut on Wednesday as well as attacks on south Lebanon, ahead of a second day of talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the targeting of a car on the Khaldeh road", referring to an area»»»
Virtual taekwondo to feature at 2026 Asian Games
Tokyo: Fighters wearing virtual reality headsets will battle it out in cyberspace at this year's Asian Games in Japan after organisers approved the inclusion of virtual taekwondo. The non-contact sport sees combatants strap sensors to their bodies and aim kicks at virtual opponents in what develope»»»
Vietnamese assassins attacked restaurant owner's creditors
Hungary’s Chief Prosecutor for Budapest has brought charges of attempted aggravated murder and other offences against seven Vietnamese men, seeking custodial sentences, after they allegedly attacked their creditors with machetes. Vietnamese restaurant owner owed a lot of money In a statement issued»»»
West using Romania drone incident in information warfare – Russia’s UN envoy
Western countries have been quick to point the finger at Moscow over a recent drone incident in Romania while demonstrating little interest in a comprehensive investigation into it, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia has said. Multiple similar aerial incursions in the past»»»
COMMENT: A new world of asymmetrical diplomacy
The world has changed in a very fundamental way. For most of the last century the world has been run on the lines of Great Power Geopolitics: them and us; the enlightened and the barbaric; the rich and the poor. During the Cold War this was framed as Capitalists vs Communists. Since the collapse of»»»
Kazakhstan taking on lots of debt to China
Kazakhstan is quickly racking up debt to China and Astana’s obligations to Beijing appear poised to keep growing in the coming years. The trend of aggressive borrowing from China started in 2025, when Kazakhstan obtained over $3.5bn in credit, increasing the country’s total debt to the PRC to $12.8»»»
India removes exam chief over marking fiasco
New Delhi: Indian authorities have removed top education bosses from the exam board after marking failures in tests taken by nearly two million high school students sparked outrage and calls for protests. The controversy, after the board acknowledged cybersecurity vulnerabilities in a digital marki»»»
Facing uproar, Netanyahu announces 'mega-plan' for Israel's battered north
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday allocations of 13 billion shekels (more than $4.5 billion) to secure and develop northern communities along the Lebanon border, battered by weeks of fire from Iran-backed Hezbollah. "The government made dramatic decisions today to stren»»»
Why DK Shivakumar will be called India’s richest Chief Minister
Dubai: D.K. Shivakumar, one of the most influential leaders in the Congress party, is set to take over as Karnataka’s Chief Minister, marking the culmination of a political journey that spans more than three decades. Known within political circles as the Congress party’s “troubleshooter,” Shivakuma»»»
Qatar’s fashion talent makes North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto
Doha, Qatar: Three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers made their North American runway debut at Fashion Art Toronto last week, presenting original collections to international audiences as part of the Qatar-Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. Representing Doha’s innovation and entreprene»»»
Scientists Find Yeast in Ancient Iceman's Guts -- and Make Bread
Yeast has been growing in the guts of a frozen mummy called Oetzi the Iceman for thousands of years, scientists have discovered, telling AFP they used it to make a tasty sourdough bread. More than 5,300 years ago -- before the Egyptian pyramids were built -- Oezti was strolling through the Alps on »»»
Egypt’s Private Sector Slump Deepens as Cost Pressures Hit Three-Year High
Egypt's non-oil private sector remained mired in contraction in May, as a fresh surge in input costs squeezed demand, forced businesses into aggressive price hikes and triggered the steepest round of job cuts in nearly six years, a business survey showed on Wednesday. The headline S&P Global Egypt»»»
Behavioural Health Support Center focuses on building youth confidence and promoting positive values
Doha, Qatar: The Behavioural Health Support Center (Daam) continues its efforts to strengthen positive behaviours among young people and equip them with the skills needed to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing society, according to Andalus Ibrahim, Community Awareness Officer at the Cente»»»
Lebanon says Israeli strikes on south kill 5, wound hospital staff
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed five people, including a child, and wounded 48, the Lebanese health ministry said. Those wounded in the strikes across the south included "a doctor and five employees of Tebnine Governmental Hospital, which sustained damage in yet another episod»»»
Spain, France head list of World Cup favourites
Doha, Qatar: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Spain and France head the list of leading favourites to lift football’s most coveted trophy, while defending champions Argentina, five-time winners Brazil and England complete a strong group of contenders. Although the World Cup has »»»
Foxes, Sharks and Puffins in Line to Replace Historic Figures on UK Banknotes
Foxes, sharks and puffins are on a shortlist of wildlife to appear on Britain's next banknotes, replacing historic figures including World War Two leader Winston Churchill, novelist Jane Austen and mathematician Alan Turing. In all, the Bank of England and wildlife experts have selected 18 animals »»»
Russia Repels Drone Attack Over Leningrad Region as Economic Forum Kicks Off
Russia downed 50 drones over the Leningrad region northwest of Moscow overnight and continues to repel the suspected Ukrainian attacks, Governor Alexander Drozdenko said on Wednesday, as a major annual economic forum was about to start. The Leningrad region, home to crucial energy export infrastruc»»»
Thousands Protest Jared Kushner-Linked Resort Project in Albania
Thousands of Albanians protested Tuesday against a coastal tourism complex allegedly linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Chanting "Cancel the project" and holding banners reading "Albania is not for sale" and "Ivanka, go home" -- a reference to Kushner's wife -- the prot»»»
WATCH Hezbollah drones strike Israeli positions near Beaufort Castle
The militant group Hezbollah has released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers in the immediate vicinity of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. The 900-year-old medieval fortress was seized by the Israeli military over the weekend, with West Jerusalem hailing it as a majo»»»
On This Day, June 3: London Bridge attack kills 8 - UPI.com
On June 3, 2017, a van mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and the drivers stabbed people at nearby bars and restaurants, killing eight victims. 1 of 4 | Members of the public read tributes to the victims of the June 3 terror attack in London Bridge on June 8, 2017. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/»»»
Iraq Moving Forward with Imposing State Monopoly over Weapons
Iraq is stepping up its measures to impose state monopoly over weapons with some Shiite armed factions declaring that they were dismantling their military wings that have for years operated outside the control of the armed forces even though they are part of the official Popular Mobilization Forces»»»
WISE research explores AI, disinformation and higher education
Doha, Qatar: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, hosted a research policy dialogue titled “Trust Me, I’m an Algorithm? AI, Disinformation, and Higher Education,” organised in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Northwestern Univer»»»
ABB Egypt completes crane modernization project at Dekheila Port Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: ABB Egypt has completed a transformative crane drives modernization project at Dekheila Port, in collaboration with Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Company, to raise operational efficiency, according to a press release. ABB Egypt’s Motion Services division upgraded the port's crane operating sy»»»
Israeli enemy army issues threat to evacuate southern Lebanese towns of Erzai, Kawthariyat Al-Rez and Zrayriyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Rumen Radev's Party: “Not All 2.2 Million Pensioners in Bulgaria Will Die of Hunger”
Progressive Bulgaria’s proposed changes to pensions and party financing triggered a fierce political clash, with opposition parties accusing the government of balancing public finances at the expense of retirees and democratic institutions. The dispute erupted during a meeting of the parliamentary »»»
The Ukrainian Investor, the Illegal City, and the Political Cover: Bulgaria's Biggest Scandal of the YearOpinions
This story is still breaking. New details emerge every day, officials are being fired, investigators are opening cases, and key figures are crossing borders. What follows is the most complete picture available as of early June 2026. Much more will come to light in the weeks ahead. Sometime in Novem»»»
Cuba, lawfare, and Trump’s Venezuela temptation
A US Supreme Court ruling last week revives multi-million-dollar Cuba compensation claims against cruise giants, reopening one of the oldest wounds in relations between Washington and Havana. The ruling concerned Havana Docks Corporation v Royal Caribbean Cruises, which, on its surface, relates to »»»