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»»»

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has introduced a new digital service allowing individual employers to register and pay employees’ salaries directly through the ADIB Mobile Banking app and corporate employers via the ADIB Direct app. ADIB is one of the first banks to offer this service, which is fully»»»

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»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will speak to reporters on Thursday around 6 pm in Tivat, Montenegro, where he will be attending an EU-Western Balkans summit, Tanjug learns. The presidential press office has announced Vucic would be attending the Tivat summit on Thursday and Friday. D»»»

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 »»»

The European Commission said on Wednesday that it is advancing infringement procedures against Bulgaria and Poland and opening a procedure against Portugal over the incomplete transposition of EU rules on legal aid. The Commission said the three countries have failed to correctly implement EU provi»»»

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 (»»»

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has summarized the results of the state accreditation of medical educational institutions, conducted in accordance with the presidential decree. According to the ministry, 34 universities are currently training medical personnel in the republic. Twelve of these »»»

A country's success amid growing geopolitical tensions is determined by five key factors, Chairman of the Institute for Policy, Advocacy and Governance in Bangladesh Syed Munir Khasru said. "I propose five simple criteria. Can your people feed themselves? Do they have enough clean water? Is your na»»»

WARSAW, - The Serbia 3x3 basketball team beat Austria 21-11 in a Group A, Round 4 match at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 in Warsaw on Wednesday evening to secure a direct quarter-final berth. The encounter was the last game of the group stage. The Serbia team, comprised of Strahinja Stojacic, Nemanja»»»

The government is warning of a record budget deficit and signaling possible fiscal tightening measures, as officials and experts debate the scale of Bulgaria’s public finance challenges. Finance Minister Galab Donev said the country is facing a deficit of around 7.4% of GDP, or more than 8.5 billio»»»

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»»»

Greece stood by Bulgaria in protecting its airspace from potential threats, and the two countries can further strengthen cooperation in the field of defence, said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after a meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Radev in Sofia. The two leaders held a one»»»

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov today, June 4, had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. During the conversation, Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Sadyr Japarov on the election of Kyrgyzstan as a non-permanent member of the United N»»»

Unmanned aerial vehicles made in Kyrgyzstan were showcased at an exhibition in Bishkek. The international industrial exhibition, Ala-Too Trade and Industry Expo 2026, has been opened in the country’s capital. Photo Sputnik The civilian drones are priced at $50,000 per unit, the company developing a»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited the first international trade and industrial exhibition, Ala-Too Trade & Industry Expo, currently underway in Bishkek. According to the Cabinet’s press service, over 90 companies from six countries are particip»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Qatar Football Association (QFA) to support the Qatari fans delegation program, aimed at backing the national team during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under the agreement, the fund will provide the necess»»»

Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, is considering lifting fuel subsidies. This move, reported by Argaam, could potentially save the nation approximately SAR 30 billion annually while curbing local fuel consumption. As petrol and diesel prices are poised to rise, this decision marks a c»»»

Abu Dhabi: The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has named Dr Pradeep Y. Ramulu, M.D., M.H.S., Ph.D., as Chair of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, effective August 3, 2026. A glaucoma specialist and Bascom Palmer alumnus, Dr. Ramulu returns to lead the institution after nearly two decad»»»

"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»»»

ST PETERSBURG, - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Thursday in St Petersburg, where she is attending the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, that she would have further discussions with Gazprom Neft representatives later in the day and that a request»»»

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»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed the Decree «On the Development of Interregional Student Mobility in the Kyrgyz Republic.» The presidential press service reported. It is noted that the document is aimed at ensuring equal access to quality education for citizens regardless of their place of residence,»»»

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»»»

Paris, France: Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel and film "Persepolis", has died aged 56, AFP learned Thursday from a member of her close circle. "Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husban»»»

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»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday two river projects by arch-rival India would “weaponize” water and violate a major treaty between the neighboring nations, threatening a response if they move ahead. India, which has announced the two initiatives separately this year, insists it is within its ri»»»

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.“»»»

More than 2,400 people were rescued from drowning in 2025, while the number of drowning deaths has remained below 100 in recent years, indicating a sustained decline in water-related accidents, Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) Water Rescue Service Director Anton Nalbantov said at a press conference markin»»»

President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree «On Urgent Measures for the Development and Promotion of Chess in the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026–2030.» The document aims to create conditions for the wide popularization of chess among the population and to establish an effective system for training athlet»»»

From June 1 to 3, a Kyrgyzstan’s delegation participated in the 6th meeting of the Coordinating Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states on biological security in Saratov, Russia. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, along with th»»»

Thirty-six violators of migration laws have been identified in Issyk-Kul region. The press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported. Operation Illegal-CSTO 2026 was conducted in the region on June 2-3, during which 32 facilities employing foreigners were inspected. Accord»»»

A regular meeting of the Council of Ministers of Defense of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) was held in Moscow. The meeting was attended by CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov and Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Andrei Serdyukov. Following the session, the defense ministers »»»

Kyrgyzstan will only reopen access to TikTok social media platform after the launch of equipment capable of blocking certain prohibited content. Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), Alisher Erbaev, announced this at a parliamentary session today. MP Dastan Bekeshev r»»»

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