Future prospects of automotive components industry discussed
Tunis, June 3 (TAP)- Future prospects of the automotive components and equipment industry were discussed Tuesday by Minister of Public Works and Housing and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Salah Zouari and President of the Tunisian...»»»
Iran Executes Man Convicted of Killing Police Officer During Protest
Iran's judiciary on Wednesday announced the execution of a man convicted of killing a police officer during the wave of anti-government protests that swept the country earlier this year. Iran executes more people annually than any other nation besides China, according to rights groups, and has carr»»»
One of mysteriously missing US nuclear lab workers found dead
The remains of missing Los Alamos National Laboratory employee Melissa Casias have been found in Carson National Forest, New Mexico State Police have said. A handgun was located alongside the remains, but the exact cause and manner of death have yet to be determined. A hiker discovered human remain»»»
Egyptian wins New Jersey Democratic Congressional nomination
CHICAGO: An Egyptian-American US Army trauma surgeon who served in Iraq and Gaza, and who treated first responders injured in the 9/11 attacks, won the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District seat on Tuesday. Adam Hamawy is favored to defeat the winner of the Republican p»»»
Pensions Go Up by 7.8% from July 1
Pensions will be increased by 7.8% from July 1 under the so-called Swiss rule, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev told a news briefing at the Council of Ministers on Wednesday. With this rule, the average increase rate is based on the average annual inflation and average annual »»»
Dubai Police warn against wrong-way driving after Majan crash injures motorcyclist
Dubai: Dubai Police has warned motorists and motorcycle riders against driving against the flow of traffic after a serious crash in the Majan area left a motorcyclist injured. The warning follows a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle on an internal road in Majan after the rider travelled i»»»
Trump Says Iran Naval Blockade Unlikely to Last Until September
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that he considers it unlikely that the naval blockade imposed on Iran will be maintained until early September. "I don’t know. I mean, I think it could be [closed through Labor Day], but I think it’s unlikely. I think that we’ll have it. I think thi»»»
Death trap opposite a hospital: Questions mount after Delhi fire kills 21
A building that offered shelter to families seeking treatment and hope became the site of a devastating tragedy on Wednesday, raising urgent questions about safety standards, oversight and accountability in one of New Delhi’s busiest medical corridors. The multi-storey guest house in south Delhi’s »»»
Kuwait detains one for filming missile interception, causing road accident
Doha, Qatar: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior arrested a social media user for filming and posting video clips containing footage of air defenses engaging with a number of missiles. The individual was further found to have used his mobile phone to film while driving, which led to a traffic accident»»»
Central Asia's new financial hub Tamchy SFIT opens its first business centre
The Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory (Tamchy SFIT) has opened its first business centre on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, marking the territory's transition from regulatory framework to operational reality as it prepares to welcome its first resident companies. The 3,850-square-metre fa»»»
PM orders swift completion of timetable for restructuring economic authorities
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly directed, Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, swift completion of a comprehensive timetable for the restructuring of Egypt’s economic authorities, including deadlines for mergers and conversions into public service bodies. The directive came during a meeting on Tuesday with Dep»»»
Martyrs in Widespread Israeli Raids on Southern Lebanon and South of Beirut
Lebanon witnessed a sharp escalation in Israeli attacks on Wednesday, as a series of drone and warplane strikes targeted multiple areas across the country’s south as well as south of the capital, Beirut, leaving at least 12 people martyred and several others wounded, according to initial reports. T»»»
Vucic to host Costa on Thursday
BELGRADE - European Council President Antonio Costa will be on a working visit to Serbia on Wednesday and Thursday. He will be hosted by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at the Palace of Serbia on Thursday morning. Vucic and Costa will hold a tete-a-tete meeting at 9 am, the presidential press of»»»
Kuwait arrests driver for filming air defences intercepting Iranian missiles while driving
Kuwaiti authorities have arrested a social media user who filmed and published videos showing the country's air defence systems engaging Iranian missile attacks while driving, causing a traffic accident in the process, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry said that he was detained »»»
MOI highlights importance of following tram traffic signs
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) called on motorists and road users to comply with tram traffic signs and signals at all times. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that adhering to these signs and signals reflects awareness of public safety and respect for traffic laws. The Minis»»»
Delhi fire tragedy: Hotel with six-room permit operated 25 rooms
New Delhi: As investigators searched for answers after a devastating fire killed at least 21 people at a South Delhi hotel, fresh details emerged on Wednesday suggesting that the property may have been operating far beyond the limits of its official licence, potentially turning the building into a »»»
Signal Iduna and MedLife announces a new generation of health solutions for companies
The partnership between Signal Iduna and MedLife responds to the rapid transformation of the health benefits landscape, where companies are increasingly seeking solutions that combine financial protection, easy access to medical services, and preventive tools tailored to employee profiles. In this »»»
EGX Rises, but Tax Reform and S&P Review Cast a Shadow
Cairo — Egypt’s capital markets are facing two potentially significant tests after the government moved to restore a stamp tax on stock-market transactions and S&P Dow Jones Indices launched a consultation on whether the country should retain its emerging-market status, developments that could infl»»»
Owner of Ukrainian Corporation KYB Currently in Turkiye, MP Rashkov Says
Boyko Rashkov MP of Continue the Change Wednesday said that he had information indicating that Oleg Nevzorov, the owner of the Ukrainian corporation KYB linked to a high-profile illegal construction scheme near the Black Sea city of Varna, is in Turkiye. "The information available to me is that Ole»»»
Saudi industry ministry chemical clearance requests rise 29% in April
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia processed 778 chemical clearance service requests in April, a monthly increase of 29 percent, as industrial permitting activity rebounded alongside efforts to support manufacturing growth and investment. Jarrah bin Mohammed Al-Jarrah, spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry an»»»
Vucic: Serbia to continue to actively contribute to IPU's work
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President Tulia Ackson in Belgrade on Wednesday to discuss advancement of Serbia's relations with the international organisation and the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening mutual understanding and c»»»
37 injured in multi-vehicle pileup in southern France
Paris, France: Thirty-seven people were injured in a massive vehicle pileup triggered by a heavy truck in the southern French city of Antibes on Tuesday. The semi-truck carrying construction equipment tore down a slope without braking at around 2pm (1200 GMT) in the Alpes-Maritimes department, repo»»»
Kuwait Airways resumes operations at airport's Terminal 4 after safety review and damage assessment
Kuwait has resumed all Kuwait Airways flights through Terminal 4 (T4) at its international airport after technical teams completed damage assessments and confirmed the facility's operational readiness, the country's General Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday. The authority said the decision»»»
New composition of Central Election Commission approved in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) has approved the new composition of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums (CEC) of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to recently adopted legislation, the number of CEC members has been reduced from 12 to 8. The new composition was formed on the basis of »»»
Earthquake in Tajikistan felt in Kyrgyz Karamyk village - | 24.KG
An earthquake measuring approximately 5 points at the epicenter on the MSK-64 intensity scale was recorded on June 3 at 12:58 p.m., the Institute of Seismology reported. Preliminary data indicate that the earthquake’s epicenter was located in Tajikistan, 55 kilometers southeast of the village of Ka»»»
Oil rises as Middle East tensions persist, gold slips
London, June 3 (SANA) Oil prices rose on Wednesday as renewed tensions in the Middle East fueled concerns over potential supply disruptions, while gold prices edged lower despite continued geopolitical uncertainty. Brent crude futures gained 1.2% to $97.15 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermedia»»»
NATO Chief Visits Kyiv After Russian Strikes
NATO chief Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday for an unannounced trip, after a series of large-scale fatal Russian attacks on the Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is expected to meet with Rutte, has been appealing to members of the defense bloc for help protecting Ukraine from Russia»»»
Israel Carries Out Deadly Strikes Near Beirut, Across Southern Lebanon
Lebanon said an Israeli strike hit a target near Beirut on Wednesday while a medical source told AFP six people were killed as Israel pounded the country's south. The Israeli army, meanwhile, said it intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon, the first such i»»»
Colombia's presidential frontrunner vows closer US ties after Trump endorsement
Colombia's hard-right presidential frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella pledged closer ties with the United States on Tuesday after receiving US President Donald Trump's endorsement, strengthening his position ahead of a June 21 run-off election against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. Colombia's hard-»»»
Middle East war live: Iran launches deadly drone attack on Kuwait airport
Kuwait on Wednesday said an Iranian drone and missile attack targeted the country’s international airport and killed at least one person and wounded several others and briefly caused flight suspensions and diversions. The attack comes just hours after Iran and the United States traded missile»»»
Economy Ministry introduces new measures to regulate import of grains and raw materials - to stabilise prices and support food security
The Ministry of Economy and Trade announced yesterday the start of implementing new measures (No. 289/2026) to regulate the import of grains and raw materials, aimed at limiting imports to actual production units and preventing their importation for the purpose of resale. The measures include re»»»
Kuwait International Airport partially resumes operation
Kuwait: Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the resumption of Kuwait Airways flights from Terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport. This comes after the completion of damage assessments by technical teams and relevant authorities, and the imple»»»
LIVE UPDATES: St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Day 1
The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held on June 3-6 under the theme "Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future." The main plenary session with Russia's President Vladimir Putin is scheduled for June 5. The agenda prioritizes joint ventures, national currency settleme»»»
‘If Ebola Comes, We’ll Be Wiped Out’: Fear Grips Camps in DR Congo
Dorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. "If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out as we're packed like sardines," the displaced woman told AFP at the spr»»»
Tragedy strikes as fire sweeps through Delhi hotel
1/10Emergency crews responded with eight fire engines and battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control. Authorities said more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.AP2/10Local residents rescue a foreign national from a hotel engulfed by fire»»»
Iran attack on Kuwait airport kills one; Kuwait condemns strike
The Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement strongly condemning the ongoing Iranian attacks targeting the country, including its main airport. In the statement issued on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the Ministry expressed Kuwait's condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest terms,»»»
The Debate - The Macron method: How to deal with Putin's Russia?
Here's one for free speech absolutists to chew on: What should the French government do when the former head of Russian state television's French-language channel is offered a place of rank on an all-news station with a free-to-air broadcast license and she touts Kremlin propaganda lines with littl»»»
Live: Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg wounds several, damages infrastructure
Ukrainian drones on Wednesday hit buildings in several districts in Russia’s second city Saint Petersburg, injuring a number of people and damaging infrastructure, the region’s governor said. The attack comes as the city stands host for an economic conference known as the “Russian Davos” and which »»»
Sanctions Evasion Probe: Zlatev’s €8.6M Moscow-Linked Property Deal Triggers Institutional Investigation in Bulgaria
A case involving potential violations of EU sanctions and suspected money laundering has triggered a political and institutional response in Bulgaria, after reports that former Lukoil Bulgaria CEO Valentin Zlatev acquired high-value Russian state-owned properties in Sofia. The “Democratic Bulgaria”»»»
“No F-16 Missiles, No Maternity Cuts, No Pension Reduction”: Bulgaria's PM Rejects Claims His Own Party Made
The National Assembly began Wednesday’s plenary session with a minute of silence in memory of MP Lyuben Dilov Jr., who died the previous day. The proposal was made by GERB lawmaker Toma Bikov, who described it as “the most difficult procedure I have ever carried out.” Parliament Speaker Mihaela Dot»»»
Bulgaria Urges Diplomacy as Radev Links Middle East Peace to European Security and Energy Prices
Prime Minister Rumen Radev has said that restoring peace in the Middle East would have a direct positive impact on European stability, as he held talks with Lebanon’s Defense Minister Major General Michel Menassa during an official visit to Bulgaria on June 2. According to Radev, ongoing military t»»»
Arkhangelsk launches anti-ship missile in the Barents Sea
The Northern Fleet's newest Yasen-M class submarine has launched an Oniks anti-ship missile in maritime border waters between Norway and Russia. A large area stretching north of the Varanger Peninsula and eastwards into the Barents Sea was temporarily closed to civilian shipping and air traffic whi»»»
Targovishte Bans Linden Blossom Harvesting
Targovishte Mayor Darin Dimitrov Wednesday issued an order prohibiting the harvesting of linden blossoms, the municipal press centre said. Linden blossoms makes a herbal tea that is very popular in Bulgaria and people would harvest the blossoms for own use and for sale. Harvesting now is prohibited»»»
Prosecutors' Chamber Seeks Acting National Investigation Service Head Proposals
The Prosecutors' Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) decided at a meeting on Wednesday to request that acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova submit proposals for an acting Director of the National Investigation Service (NIS) within three days. The Chamber had been expected to appoint »»»
Two killed in Kenya protests over US-backed Ebola isolation centre
Two people were shot dead in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki during protests against plans to establish a US-backed Ebola isolation centre at the nearby Laikipia Air Base, according to the BBC. The deaths occurred as demonstrations intensified over a proposed 50-bed Ebola treatment facility inte»»»
Djedovic Handanovic attends St Petersburg International Economic Forum
ST PETERSBURG - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic is attending the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, where she will deliver a lecture on the development of Serbia's energy sector, her ministry confirmed to Tanjug on Wednesday. While in Russia, Djedovic Han»»»
US Sanctions Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange over IRGC Links
The United States announced sanctions on Iran’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday, accusing it of enabling the Iranian government and blacklisted state institutions to circumvent Western sanctions. The new sanctions follow a Reuters investigation published on May 1 which showed how Nobitex»»»
Putin Squeezes Armenia as Russia Seeks to Retain Global Clout
President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap Russian oil and gas. The Russian leader issued the warning before a parliamentary election in Armenia on Sunday, which polls suggest the party of We»»»
Azerbaijan's non-oil exports reach $1.1bn in four months as gold surges
Azerbaijan's non-oil and gas exports rose 13% year-on-year to $1.1bn in the first four months of 2026, according to the May edition of the Export Review published by the Centre for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), with gold, petrochemicals and satellite services posting gains»»»
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»»»