Sputnik 12m

US House Adopts Resolution to Rein in Trump’s War Powers on Iran — Reports

The US House of Representatives voted 215–208 to adopt a War Powers resolution aimed at reasserting congressional authority over military action against Iran, American media reported. The vote comes more than three months after President Donald Trump launched military aggression against Iran, with »»»

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France24 14m

Ukraine pushed Russia back in May for second month running, ISW finds

Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, according to data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Christina Harward, Russia Deputy Team Lead at ISW, says that successful tactical counterattack»»»

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Arab News 18m

Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds

Eleven-year-old Ederson Galicia Alva had just stepped off the plane and into the Miami airport’s dim hallways when federal agents pulled his mother aside for questioning. Again. Panic welled up. His excitement at soon being back at recess with his Florida classmates fell away. Would the government »»»

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24 News Agency 32m

Kyrgyzstan - non-permanent member of UN Security Council. What President said - | 24.KG

For the first time in its history, Kyrgyzstan has been elected a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. The country will be a member of one of the main organs of the international organization for 2027-2028. The decision was made on Wednesday. President Sadyr Japarov thanked UN countries »»»

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Arab News 42m

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

SEOUL: North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff assessed the site as a uranium enrichment plant and said it was closel»»»

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Arab News 42m

Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Gaza: civil defense

GAZA CITY: Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least eight people on Thursday, a spokesman for the civil defense agency in the Palestinian territory told AFP. “At least eight martyrs as a result of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City at dawn,” with seven killed in strikes on residential buildings and one»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US military blows up narco-terror vessel in eastern Pacific, kills 2 in latest strike

US military forces carried out a lethal kinetic strike on Wednesday on a vessel operated by what it designated as terrorist organisations engaged in narco-trafficking along known routes in the Eastern Pacific, killing two individuals, US Southern Command (SouthCom) announced Thursday. The operation»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump says Iran talks going 'very well', could yield result 'this weekend' — Iran's Araghchi says something else

US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that talks with Iran are going "very well" and could yield results over the coming weekend. "I hear the negotiation itself is going very well actually," Trump told reporters, adding of a potential deal: "It could happen... over the weekend." Get updated»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ukraine strike kills 3 in Russian-occupied Crimea

A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in Crimea, the region's Moscow-installed authorities said Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg where Russia was hosting an economic forum. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of a "real" risk of the Uk»»»

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BNE 1h

Ukraine drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal as Russia's SPIEF investment forum kicks off

Ukraine hit St Petersburg oil terminals on the morning of June 3 just as Russia’s flagship St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) kicks in a message designed to show that nowhere in Russia is safe from Ukraine’s long-range drones. Ukraine drones flew over the city before diving into oi»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi eco-tourism milestone as Al-Urumah Season draws 800,000 visitors

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s flagship eco-tourism initiative, Al-Urumah Season, has concluded its fifth edition after attracting more than 800,000 visitors over six months, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing appetite for nature-based tourism and conservation-focused travel. The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohamme»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Iran war live updates: Israel and Lebanon agree to renew cease-fire – Ya Libnan

Share: The State Department on Wednesday announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a cease-fire following two days of high-level meetings held in Washington.Credit…Oliver Contreras/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The U.S.-brokered agreement called for “a complete cessation” of fire from H»»»

Gulf News 2h

UAE weather update: 47°C heat expected with dust and rough sea conditions

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience dusty weather, strong winds and rough sea conditions over the coming days as a weak surface low-pressure system affects the country, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said the weather today would be fair in general, with light to moderate win»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi shuts Galleria Café over repeated food safety violations

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the administrative closure of a café branch on Abu Dhabi Island after inspectors found repeated food safety violations that posed a risk to public health. The authority said it had issued a closure order against Galleria Café »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Emir of Qatar, US President discuss regional de-escalation

DOHA: His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, received a phone call on Wednesday from US President Donald Trump. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest updates in the Middle East in light of ongoing political and security developments, as well as regio»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

 Kyrgyzstan elected non-permanent member of UN Security Council - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan has been elected a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the first time in its history. The republic will serve on one of the UN’s principal bodies during the 2027–2028 term. The vote took place on June 3 during a session of the UN General Assembly in New York. »»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Iran uses Lebanon as leverage in exploiting tension between, US and Israel – Ya Libnan

Share: BY LAURA KELLY AND FILIP TIMOTIJA Iran is using Lebanon as leverage in peace talks with the U.S., exploiting tensions between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in the process. Trump held two expletive-laden calls with Netanyahu earlier this week, dema»»»

Gulf News 2h

NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: After six months of radio silence, NASA’s Maven spacecraft around Mars has been declared dead. The space agency confirmed Wednesday that the mission had ended after more than a decade of observations. “The team really did experience the loss of a loved one with the end of t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Goodbye traffic? Manila-Lucena superhighway set to transform Southern Luzon travel

Manila: Motorists traveling to Quezon province from the Philippine capital Manila could soon see significantly shorter travel times as the long-awaited South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (SLEX TR4) moves closer to completion, marking a major step in one of the country's most important infrastructur»»»

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France24 3h

Press Review - Chinese-linked tech company uses AI to predict who might become a dissident

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 3, 2026: The British front pages discuss the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak after the release of shocking police bodycam footage. Next, the Trump administration's appointment of the new director of national intelligence is getting a lot of coverage. Al»»»

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Gulf News 3h

The UAE built world-class cultural institutions: What comes next?

Cultural ambition is measured by what a country builds. Cultural strength is defined by who carries it forward. With the launch of Tashyeed, a new phase in the country’s cultural development comes into focus. The focus is no longer only on what has been built, but on how that progress is carried fo»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say

MIAMI: Tropical Storm Amanda formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first tropical cyclone of the season, the National Hurricane Center said. Amanda was located about 1,475 miles (2,375 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, according »»»

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Gulf News 3h

When will UAE fuel prices start dropping? What global oil experts say

Dubai: After four consecutive months of fuel price increases, many UAE motorists are hoping relief is finally around the corner. There are signs that global oil markets are cooling. Brent crude, the international benchmark, is trading around $97 a barrel, down from the $110-$120 levels seen earlier»»»

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UPI 4h

Poll: U.S. support for LGBTQ+ issues still lower than one-time peak - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Supporters watch as local politicians and others raise an LGBTQ+ Pride flag in February at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City after the Trump administration had the National Park Service remove it earlier in the week. A Gallup poll released Wednesday shows people in the Unite»»»

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France24 4h

Truth or Fake - Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, hints it could stay permanently

In a video posted to his official Tiktok account on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump suggested he may never remove the enormous UFC arena that’s being constructed on the White House lawn for his birthday celebrations. He also compared it to the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, also initially meant»»»

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France24 4h

Spotlight - Oddone hails EU-Mercosur accord's 'civilisational approach' beyond commercial and economic interests

Français Picard is pleased to welcome Gabriel Oddone, economist, professor and Uruguay's Economy and Finance Minister. He offers a striking defense of the social democratic model at a moment when much of Latin America appears to be espousing hard right socio-political and economic policies. Speakin»»»

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France24 4h

Middle East war live: Israel and Lebanon agree to implement conditional ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of “pilot” security zones inside Lebanon from which Hezbollah militants would be banned. In a joint statement released after a fourth round of US-mediated talks at the State Department, the two sides said the c»»»

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France24 4h

Algeria court clears way for pardon of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes

French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, detained in Algeria since 2024 on terror charges, may be eligible for a possible presidential pardon, his lawyers said Wednesday. Algeria's Court de Cassation, the country's highest appeals court, rejected prosecutors' calls for a tougher sentence, »»»

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Middle East Observer 4h

MOPCO, Egypt’s largest industrial facility dedicated to producing nitrogenous fertilizers

Eng. Karim Badawi, the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, recently visited the MOPCO Fertilizers Production Complex in Damietta to evaluate the ongoing production processes. During his visit, he highlighted the importance of advancing development efforts, adhering to stringent safety stan»»»

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RT 4h

Iranian drone hits Kuwait International Airport

The missile that smashed into Kuwait International Airport's Terminal 1 on Wednesday was not fired by Iran, but was a US patriot missile launched to defend Washington's regional military base from attack, Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) has claimed. The missile exchange followed an»»»

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Gulf News 4h

OIC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait

JEDDAH: The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned on Wednesday the continuous Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. The secretariat stated in an official communique that these operations constitute a flagrant viol»»»

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Arab News 4h

Sabalenka ousted by Shnaider as shocks continue to rock French Open

PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the French Open on a windy Wednesday at Roland Garros as Diana Shnaider staged an inspired comeback to beat the world number one 3-6 7-5 ​6-0 and further blow open the draw heading into the semifinals. In a tournament that has already witnessed several shock»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Lebanon, Israel agree ceasefire contingent on cessation of Hezbollah fire, withdrawal of its fighters

Lebanon and Israel agreed early Thursday to "the implementation of a ceasefire." Below is the full text of a joint statement issued by the U.S., Lebanon and Israel after two days of talks in Washington: "The United States convened the fourth high-level trilateral meeting between Israeli and Lebanes»»»

Arab News 5h

Israel, Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire and create Lebanese security zones

BEIRUT: Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of “pilot” security zones inside Lebanon from which Hezbollah militants would be banned. In a joint statement released after a fourth round of US-mediated talks at the State Department, the two sides sa»»»

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UPI 5h

House defies Trump, votes for resolution against Iran war - UPI.com

The U.S House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a measure directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. troops from the conflict with Iran unless Congress votes to continue the conflict. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. House of Representatives voted»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Video: CCTV footage reveals moment Iran Shahed-136 drone hits Kuwait airport terminal

Video: Kuwait Airport terminal hit by Iranian drone as Tehran blames US patriot malfunction CCTV footage from multiple angles captured a low-flying drone slamming into a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, causing visible damage. This raises questions about the accuracy»»»

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BBC 5h

'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond'

'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond' 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEd ButlerBusiness reporter, Kono, Sierra Leone AFP via Getty ImagesDiamond miners in Sierra Leone can hunt for days on end and find none of the precious stones The rising popularity of lab-grown diam»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

How QF’s schools have shaped the future of their graduates

Tribune News Network Doha As the Class of 2026 from Qatar Foundation schools prepare to embark on a new chapter in their lives, alumni of one of the schools –Qatar Academy Doha – are reflecting on the moments there that shaped their personalities, broadened their perspectives, and guided them towar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Sheikha Moza attends QF Schools Commencement Ceremony to honour 401 graduates from 7 schools

Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), attended the QF Schools Commencement Ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of 401 graduates from seven schools within the organisation’s unique educational ecosystem. Her Excellency Sheikha »»»

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Arab News 6h

US House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

WASHINGTON: The US House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the US military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long war that has reordered politics at home and abroad. House Speaker Mik»»»

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Arab News 6h

EU to move Ukraine accession bid forward as Hungary drops veto

BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday agreed to move Ukraine and Moldova to the next stage in their membership bids, as diplomats said Hungary signalled it was dropping its long-standing veto against Kyiv. “This marks a significant milestone in their European integration path, and sends a strong message of»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Mega IPO: SpaceX seen raising $75 billion in share offering, valuation skyrocketing to $1.77 trillion

SpaceX, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., has unveiled plans for what could become the largest initial public offering (IPO) of all time, as it sets it sights on making humans "multiplanetary". The company founded by Elon Musk targets a valuation of about $1.75 trillion to $1.»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 22:30, a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army on the southern outskirts of the town of Yohmor Al-Shaqif in southern Lebanon with a barrage of rockets: statement 2 - 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 Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 22:30, a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army o»»»

Albanian Daily News 6h

PM Rama Defends Zvernec Project, Dismisses Trump Family Claims in CNN Interview

Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended the controversial development project in Zvernec, rejecting allegations linking the initiative to the Trump family and accusing foreign competitors and disinformation campaigns of fueling public opposition. Speaking in a live interview with CNN International, Ra»»»

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TAP 6h

Tunisia, Bulgaria hold 3rd political consultations

Tunis, June 3 (TAP) - The third round of Tunisian-Bulgarian political consultations was held on Wednesday in Tunis.The meeting was co-chaired by Nabil Ben Khedher, Director General for Bilateral Relations with European Countries at the Ministry of...»»»

UPI 6h

Mullin says ICE training will return to ‘regular standards’ - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Markwayne Mullin, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Troy Edgar, deputy secretary, are shown Wednesday during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget request for DHS in the Canon House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Islamic Resistance fighters intercepted on Wednesday, at 15:30, an Israeli Hermes 450-Zik drone in the airspace of the western sector of southern Lebanon with a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to retreat: statement 1 - 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 intercepted on Wednesday, at 15:30, an Israeli Hermes 450-Zik drone in the airspace of the western sector of so»»»

Qatar Tribune 6h

MoFA spokesperson highlights Qatar’s efforts in addressing international crises

QNA Berlin Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated in a dialogue session on current regional challenges and Qatar’s mediation efforts in addressing international crises in Berlin on Wednesday. The s»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Reforms to improve judicial efficiency, accelerate dispute resolution

The proposed amendments form part of Qatar’s broader national initiative to modernise the justice sector and enhance the procedural legislative framework governing civil and commercial litigation. The reforms are intended to improve judicial efficiency, accelerate dispute resolution and support the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Doha Festival City sees 15% annual increase footfall during Eid Al Adha

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in footfall during May, while footfall during the three-day Eid Al Adha holiday period increased by 14.5% compared to the »»»

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