Two paramedics were killed on Wednesday in an Israeli strike on the country's south, with at least 130 emergency and health workers now killed since the Israel-Hezbollah war began in March. A ministry statement said that "the Israeli enemy directly targeted an ambulance belonging to the Risala Scou»»»

Continue the Change party leader Assen Vassilev described as "outrageous and unconstitutional" the discontinuation of the COVID supplement for pensions granted after July 1, approved by the National Assembly on Wednesday along with other amendments to the so-called budget extension law for 2026. Va»»»

1 of 5 | South Korean voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for the ruling Democratic Party in nationwide local elections Wednesday, exit polls said. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI SEOUL, June 3 (UPI) -- South Korean voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for the ruling Democratic Party in nation»»»

June 2 (UPI) -- Maryland State Police were called to a busy stretch of highway to wrangle an emu spotted running loose in the roadway. Troopers from the Salisbury Barrack were summoned to the Salisbury Bypass, near the Ocean City exit, about 10:30 a.m. Saturday on a report of a massive bird running»»»

An exotic animal expert called in to help capture a porcupine on the loose in Poland was surprised to discover the loose animal was his own escaped pet. Photo courtesy of Malopolska Police June 2 (UPI) -- An exotic animal expert called in to help capture a porcupine on the loose in Poland was surpr»»»

June 2 (UPI) -- A parakeet on the loose in a Scottish suburb is being blamed for causing thousands of dollars in damage by pecking away at the rubber parts of residents' cars. Residents said the small parrot has been seen wandering loose in Lochardil, a suburb of Inverness, since February. Neighbor»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Gabon's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Nina Alida Abuona signed on Wednesday in Belgrade a contract on Gabon's participation in the specialised expo. The c»»»

NATO chief Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on June 3 for an unannounced trip after a series of large-scale fatal Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital. It also comes as Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg just as the city's flagship economic forum opens. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze has more from K»»»

Denmark's government has finally been unveiled after the country's general election back in March. Mette Frederiksen will return for a third term as prime minister, leading a centre-left coalition minority government. She is expected to maintain a firm stance against US President Donald Trump's amb»»»

Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg as officials gathered for a flagship economic forum in the city. The strikes come a day after a barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed 23 people across Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani looks at why those strikes are »»»

For the first time in Vatican history, a lay woman will head the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication. Maria Montserrat Alvarado, CEO of a Catholic television network, will be in charge of the vast apparatus surrounding the Pope. Television, radio, broadcasting... A clear commitment to continuing »»»

Protests erupted in the UK after a video emerged of a dying student being handcuffed by police. Eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak was heard repeatedly telling officers: "I can't breathe" after he was stabbed by a Sikh man who falsely accused him of racial abuse. The far right have seized on the case, s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport have implemented more than 3,430km of bicycle paths from 2013 to 2025. The Ministry in a social media post on the occasion of World Bicycle Day celebrated every June 3 reaffirmed its commitment to supp»»»

Arab Finance: Emaar Misr for Development has issued a clarification regarding its executive structure, confirming that no Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been appointed, as per a disclosure. The company stated that its Managing Director, Mohamed Alabbar, maintains direct and full oversight of Ema»»»

Evgeni Simeonov has been appointed as the new special commercial manager of Lukoil Bulgaria, replacing Rumen Spetsov, following a decision announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Pulev. The announcement was made during a briefing at the Council»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev has warned that Bulgaria’s public finances are facing a significantly worse-than-expected position, citing a projected deficit of 7.4% if no policy changes are made, along with additional unpaid obligations worth 2.2 billion euros. Speaking at »»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev has said Bulgaria will have to take on new debt of up to €3.8 billion, describing the measure as unavoidable given current fiscal pressures and urgent state obligations. Speaking at a Council of Ministers briefing, Donev warned that without the»»»

Q Mobility has announced the activation of its Smart Parking System across public multi-storey car parks in Abu Dhabi, under the regulatory supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport. The new system enables aut»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army says officer, soldier injured in delibrate Israeli attack on their vehicle in Deir Al-Zahrani 03-06-2026 15:04 PM Latest News»»»

US President Donald Trump acknowledged a tense exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he was unhappy with Israel’s continued fighting in Lebanon. “I did,” Trump said when asked about the exchange in an interview on the New York Post’s Pod Force One podcast. “I wouldn’t say »»»

US President ‌Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon and that he would probably meet with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at some point if things "work out". "They've already agreed they're not going to have a nuclear weapon," Trump told "Pod Force One" in an interview broad»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said two paramedics were killed on Wednesday in an Israeli strike on the country’s south, with at least 130 emergency and health workers now killed since the Israel-Hezbollah war began in March. A ministry statement said that “the Israeli enemy directly targeted an»»»

Kuala Lumpur: A cultural seminar titled “Literary Translation and the Engineering of an Interconnected Cultural Future” was held, moderated by journalist Ahmed Al-Alkami and featuring Sami Al-Salmi as a speaker. The seminar was part of the cultural program accompanying Saudi Arabia’s participation »»»

MANILA: Saudi utility developer ACWA Power will develop an energy storage facility powering a new smart city in the Philippines as part of a deal with the country’s government. The 500-hectare site will be constructed in a special economic zone near Manila. The deal was signed on Tuesday by the Sau»»»

Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Galab Donev presented a package of measures to tackle the excessive deficit. At a press conference on Wednesday, he said that reducing the deficit from 7.4% to 3% is possible and depends on the measures that will be proposed in the State Budget Act and imp»»»

Doha, Qatar: ​The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced the recall of GODIVA Kunafah & Pistachio Milk Chocolate Bar manufactured in Saudi Arabia, due to the presence of eggs, an undeclared ingredient on its nutritional label, which may cause allergic reactions in some consumers with egg allerg»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Uzbek Senate Speaker Tanzila Narbaeva in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss further advancement of Serbia-Uzbekistan relations, noting that there is significant space to expand cooperation and create new opportunities for economic growth. In a po»»»

RAFHA: The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority has opened applications for Talh beekeeping permits as part of the fifth beekeepers’ season. Applications can be submitted via the authority’s website, reflecting ongoing efforts to regulate beekeeping and promote the sus»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi has met the United Arab Emirates' ambassador to the State of Qatar, HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi, to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The meeting took place»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Sports for All Federation has announced a new edition of its women's indoor track race series at Aspire Zone this June, as part of efforts to promote women's participation in sport and community activities. The series will feature four rounds on June 6, 13, 20 and 26, with compet»»»

During an operation by the Economic Police in Plovdiv, a scheme to embezzle funds from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) through fictitious rehabilitation clinical pathways was uncovered, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev reported here on Wednesday following a meeting of the cabinet. It»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell on Wednesday, offering temporary relief to jewellery buyers. Yet the latest drop also highlights a growing challenge for UAE shoppers: frequent swings are making it harder to decide when to buy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simpl»»»

London, United Kingdom: Danube Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, is set to strengthen its international presence with the launch of its new sales office in Central London. Located at 44 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 1BW, the new office marks another milestone in the c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters target gathering of Israeli soldiers in Adaisseh with artillery rounds: Hezbollah Military Media statement 2 03»»»

Gabriel Voicu and Victor Vremera, experts in the Romanian real estate market with over 10,000 brokered transactions and a combined volume of approximately €1 billion, reunite after complementary professional journeys in the field and jointly launch the Pinwell Group, an integrated structure of five»»»

The ample participation of countries in SPIEF reflects the level of trust in Russia, as well as shows faith in cooperation with new and trustworthy global powers, Lebanese international relations expert Jerar Dib tells Sputnik. With over 20,000 participants from around 130 countries, the forum is a»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh raised electricity prices by 16 percent on Wednesday, the latest increase as the government seeks to ease pressure on state finances caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The South Asian nation of 170 million people depends heavily on imports for its energy needs. Repeated pr»»»

Israel warned overnight the Christian neighborhoods in the coastal city of Tyre that Hezbollah members are among them. Many Lebanese Shiite Muslims fled to those areas in recent days because they were spared from the aerial bombardment along the Mediterranean coast. After the warning, the Lebanese »»»

The State Department said progress was made during the first day of talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington on Tuesday. "Progress continues on the political and security tracks as we break from the failures of the past 20 years and advance toward a comprehensive agreement aimed at restoring »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is expected to experience fresh to strong northwesterly winds on Friday June 5 and Saturday June 6, the Qatar Meteorology Department has predicted. The department in a social media post stated that the strong winds may lead to blowing dust and reduced horizontal visibility, advis»»»

UAE has declared Monday as a holiday for the public and private sectors on the occasion of Islamic New Year. Khitam Al AmirChief News EditorWith over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional news from »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanese towns of Nabatieh Al-Fawqa, Kfar Tibnit and Maifadoun: Al-Manar correspondent 03-06-2026 14:21 P»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone strikes an ambulance on Ma’roub road in southern Lebanon, killing three people: Al-Manar correspondent 03-06-2026 14:27 PM La»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost up to 435 soldiers in combat against Russia's Vostok (East) battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to up to 435»»»

MAKKAH: The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques’ Architecture continues to enrich the visitor experience by showcasing rare historical artifacts that reflect the development of services at the Grand Mosque over recent decades. Among these is a wooden platform on a marble base, once placed next to th»»»

Founded in 2024, MOVA has become, in less than two years, one of the most dynamic global premium smart living brands, with a presence in more than 3,000 retail stores worldwide, products reaching over 1.4 million households and a global community of more than 4 million registered members. During th»»»

An Israeli strike Wednesday hit a car on a busy highway just south of Beirut, hours before the second day of talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington are set to take place. The strike in Khaldeh came without warning, and it was not immediately clear if the person targeted was killed. Israel a»»»

The Sofia District Prosecutor's Office has charged and detained a Belgian citizen for stabbing another man in the abdomen outside a swimming pool in Sofia, the prosecution service said on Wednesday. The suspect has been detained for up to 72 hours. The evidence gathered so far indicates that on Jun»»»

Former concentration camp inmates and public figures have objected to the plans for the reconstruction of the Belene forced labour camp at a press conference entitled "Victims and their heirs invite the authorities and politicians to the annual memorial service to Belene" at the BTA National Press »»»