Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, and Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Sherif Farouk, inaugurated the 14th edition of Food Ingredients Africa (Fi Africa) and ProPak MENA 2026, the region’s leading trade exhibitions for food processing, packaging, and packaging technologies. Organis»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that net foreign assets (NFAs) in Egypt’s banking sector rose to approximately $22.903bn, equivalent to EGP 1.229trn, in April 2026, up from $21.320bn, or EGP 1.164trn, in March. Net foreign assets are among the most important indicators of banking sector s»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, said a new package of customs facilitation measures marks a further step towards simplifying procedures for the business community and reducing administrative burdens on economic operators, helping to enhance the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy, »»»

Egypt is studying a comprehensive plan to develop the Blue Hole diving site within the Abu Galum Protected Area in South Sinai while safeguarding its fragile marine ecosystem, according to the Ministry of Local Development and Environment. Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad re»»»

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has unveiled the key features of Egypt’s Economic and Social Development Plan for fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, as well as the medium-term development framework covering the period from FY 2026/27 to FY 2029/30. The plan was presented during a meeting o»»»

The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) is considering the implementation of an automatic pricing system for medicines. This proposed mechanism is designed to adjust drug prices in real-time, based on fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate, as confirmed by an official source to Cairo 24. The introducti»»»

The Lebanese delegation to the Washington peace talks with Israel "sensed Israeli and U.S. acceptance regarding a comprehensive ceasefire, and the three parties presented proposals on specific ceasefire formulas," Baabda sources said on Tuesday. "There is seriousness and a clear effort and interest»»»

Poland is facing the same “China Shock 2.0” affecting Germany, according to an analysis inspired by economists Sander Tordoir and Brad Setser. Industries most exposed to rising Chinese imports have been in decline since 2023, with textile output down 20%, electrical equipment production down 26.5%,»»»

Estonian investment group Summus Capital has acquired the fully leased office complex The Park Kraków for €48 mln, strengthening its presence in Poland, which now accounts for approximately 43% of the company’s real estate portfolio. Located in Kraków’s Podgórze district, the complex consists of tw»»»

A third Ronald McDonald House in Poland opened on May 26, 2026, at the Children’s Memorial Health Institute (IPCZD) in Warsaw. The single-story, 1,700 sqm facility offers 20 family rooms, a kitchen, laundry room, and garden, allowing families of children undergoing long-term treatment to stay close»»»

Inflation in the euro area unexpectedly accelerated in May, increasing pressure on the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise interest rates at its June meeting. Headline HICP inflation rose to 3.2% y/y from 3.0% in April, while core inflation, which excludes food and energy, climbed to 2.5% from 2.2»»»

Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced at the European Financial Congress in Sopot that Poland will pursue technological sovereignty as a strategic national objective. He argued that, rather than fearing artificial intelligence, countries must learn to use it effectively while ensuring it does not ga»»»

The Baltic Sea is facing one of the most serious crises in its history, with declining fish stocks, falling catches, and a shrinking fishing fleet. A new European Parliament report proposes making the Baltic a pilot region for ecosystem-based management, addressing not only fishing but also polluti»»»

The murder of civilians in Starobelsk by the Ukrainian military is far from the only such attack carried out by forces loyal to the regime in Kiev, warned Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova. Every day, Lantratova pointed out, Ukrainian forces deliberately target buses, civilian vehic»»»

AMMAN — Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) revealed that the value of shares bought by non-Jordanian investors at the ASE in May 2026 was JD33.0 million, representing 11.4 per cent of the overall trading value, while the value of shares sold by them amounted to JD43.2 million.The value of shares bought by »»»

AMMAN — Jordan's exports of pharmaceutical products increased by 17.6 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, reaching JD147 million compared with JD125 million in the corresponding period last year, a Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) official said.The growth has been driven by several factors, »»»

AMMAN — Audit Bureau President Radhi Al Hamadeen underlined the importance of enhancing the role of supreme audit institutions (SAIs) in safeguarding public funds and supporting fiscal sustainability.Speaking at the "Forum on Restoring Public Finances" at the headquarters of t»»»

Revolut has temporarily suspended the new transaction fee it recently announced for bank transfers in Hungary, meaning customers will not be charged for now — including those who have already received a Hungarian account number. According to Hungarian fintech outlet RevB.hu, Revolut says the fee is»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in April in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. Trump privately signed another executive order Tuesday requesting that tech companies give the government access to their AI models before release. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | »»»

US President Donald Trump was said to be reconsidering a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund on Monday, created as part of a settlement with the IRS, amid legal challenges and growing opposition from Republicans. The Justice Department has paused implementation following a court order, rai»»»

Californians have their final chance to vote Tuesday in a fiercely contested gubernatorial primary ahead of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate coming to an end at the end of the year. The state's open-primary system, which allows the two best-performing candidates to advance regardless»»»

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 18:00, a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the vicinity of the histo»»»

The ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon began a new round of direct talks in Washington Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he received de-escalation commitments from both sides. But Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon killed eight people, according to Lebanese authorities. Follow our live»»»

Israel ​kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing eight people, including children, as it pressed its campaign against Hezbollah a day after President Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Beirut to avert a further escalation.   Israeli drone str»»»

In tonight's edition: Hundreds protest in Kenya over plans to build an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens in the town of Nanyuki. Also, despite almost 300 suspected deaths from the outbreak, there have still been signs of progress in supplying rural Congolese health centres and millions are in»»»

French astronauts Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost will embark on separate space missions in 2027 US company Vast announced on Tuesday. Prost is set to visit the Vast-developed Haven-1 commercial space station, which is scheduled to be deployed next year after years of delays, and Pesquet »»»

We're joined by Renée Bertini, a journalist with ENTR's English-language team, who takes us to Martinique, one of France's overseas departments in the Caribbean. She explains the main issues faced by young people in Martinique (a lack of academic and job opportunities, as well as a complex colonial»»»

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Phil Clark, Professor of International Politics at SOAS University of London. He specialises in conflict and post-conflict issues. As French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurate a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of»»»

In the era of second-screen viewing — where many streaming platforms are opting for storytelling designed to accommodate audiences who scroll on their phones while they only half-watch the other screen — Vince Gilligan’s latest series requires your full attention. The anticipation surrounding the “»»»

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,»»»

Hezbollah will not accept a "partial ceasefire" with Israel, a senior official from the Iran-backed group said Tuesday, refusing to halt attacks against northern Israel in exchange for Israel sparing Beirut's southern suburbs, although they appeared to have stopped on Tuesday. "We will not accept a»»»

Israel and Lebanon could reach a peace agreement within days were it not for the obstacle posed by Hezbollah, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday, as the two sides began a fourth round of talks in Washington. "Israel and Lebanon can do a peace deal tomorrow," Rubio told the Senate Fore»»»

Ride-sharing service Uber released its 10th annual Lost & Found Index, an accounting of the most common -- and most unusual -- items left behind by passengers. Photo courtesy of Uber June 2 (UPI) -- Ride-sharing service Uber released its 10th annual Lost & Found Index, an accounting of the most com»»»

MALE: Saudi Ambassador to the Maldives Yahya bin Hassan Al-Qahtani received Abdulla Riyaz, president of the Maldives Association of Fire, Safety and Security Industry, at the Saudi Embassy in Male on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Tariq Tayeb, head of economic and cultural affairs at the emba»»»

Israel continued to strike southern Lebanon on Tuesday as Iran-backed Hezbollah attacked its troops there despite an apparent Washington-brokered de-escalation deal and a fourth round of U.S.-hosted talks between Lebanon and Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump had announced an agreement to halt som»»»

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he has evidence of software modifications that allegedly introduced hundreds of thousands of voter identification records that were not properly registered and altered voting tables. Photo by EPA June 2 (UPI) -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro reiterated all»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 2: The European Union approves the creation of offshore "return hubs" to where failed asylum seekers could be sent. The British papers focus on a new trove of documents pertaining to Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the US. The Canadian province of Al»»»

Eight bottles of Chateau d'Yquem – one of the world's most expensive white wines – were among a collection of 136 bottles discovered under a Czech castle floor that were hidden by the owners after the end of World War II. They have now been restored by the original French winemakers in what th»»»

Ever been asked how much money you make and felt uncomfortable? In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at salary transparency. With the looming deadline of an EU directive on the issue, we find out what changes are coming, which nations are ready and why transparency may actually ease tensio»»»

Russia pounded several Ukrainian cities with hundreds of drones and dozens of ​missiles early on Tuesday, killig18 people and wounding more than 100. Ukraine says Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles overnight. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv.»»»

Bulgaria’s political confrontation over the proposed fiscal package intensified sharply in parliament, with opposition parties accusing Rumen Radev's cabinet over debt, pensions, and party financing. The debate centers on a set of measures including a planned 3.8 billion euro increase in »»»

Annual inflation in Bulgaria rose to 7% in May, according to the National Statistical Institute’s preliminary flash estimate, marking a further acceleration from 6.8% in April. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.2%, signaling continued upward pressure on household costs. The NSI dat»»»

Progressive Bulgaria (PB) has withdrawn its controversial proposal to increase Bulgaria’s debt ceiling by 3.8 billion euros, following strong criticism from opposition parties. However, the measure is expected to return shortly, this time formally submitted by the Council of Ministers. The proposal»»»

Prices for beach equipment such as umbrellas and sun loungers along the Varna coastline have been kept unchanged compared to last year, according to operators as the summer season officially begins. Lifeguard services and beach infrastructure are already in place from June 1, marking the start of a»»»

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has unveiled its draft pricing decision for the upcoming regulatory period, proposing higher electricity and heating costs for households starting July 1, 2026. Under the regulator’s calculations, household electricity prices are expected to rise by»»»

By the end of May 2026, Bulgaria’s budget balance under the consolidated fiscal program is projected to show a deficit of around 2.5 billion euros, equivalent to roughly 2 percent of GDP, according to preliminary estimates from the Ministry of Finance. This marks a clear deterioration compared to t»»»

ABU DHABI: The International Atomic Energy Agency is ​offering the UAE technical as well as moral support, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi ‌said on ‌Tuesday after ​a ‌visit ⁠to ​the site ⁠of a nuclear power plant that came under a drone attack last month. Grossi ⁠said Emirati authorities ‌had ‌reacted ver»»»

Allied Gold Corporation (TSX/NYSE:AAUC) said it has received approval under Canada’s Investment Canada Act for the proposed acquisition of the company by Chinese peer Zijin Gold International (HKEX:2259), completing the Canadian regulatory review process for the takeover. The transaction has also r»»»

US President Donald Trump has nominated Douglas Holder to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Bulgaria, according to a notice published on the White House website on June 1. Holder is a Republican former member of the Florida House of R»»»