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»»»
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»»»
Three dead, seven injured in Ukraine attack on Simferopol, Moscow-installed governor says
Three people were killed and another seven injured in Ukraine’s attack on the city of Simferopol in Russia-annexed Crimea, the Moscow-installed governor said on Thursday. Sergei Aksyonov, writing on Telegram, said the attack was on non-residential facilities. He did not specify wha»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
'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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
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.»»»
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
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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»»»
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»»»
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
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Sneaker Con Doha draws record visitors in largest Sneaker Con event in history
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has concluded the inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Doha, which took place from May 29 to 31 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), marking a major milestone for the globally renowned franchise. Welcoming more than 33,000 visitors over three day»»»
Al Khulaifi, UAE ambassador discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi met the United Arab Emirates’ Ambassador to Qatar to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in Doha on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and explorin»»»
QU medical student pursues excellence in medicine, research, community service
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) Health Sector has highlighted the inspiring journey of Talal Al Sayed, whose curiosity and empathy from an early age guided him toward pursuing a career in medicine. A childhood accident became a defining moment that shaped his professional aspiration»»»
Global Carbon Council and CIFOR-ICRAF to work together to bridge $7 trillion nature-finance shortfall
Tribune News Network DOHA The Global Carbon Council (GCC) –an independent, internationally recognised carbon crediting standard in the Global South – has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), which »»»
EAA marks 74 Afghan scholars’ graduation from 27 US institutions through Qatar Scholarship
Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with the support of its strategic partner, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), celebrated the graduation of 74 Afghan students supported through the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Pr»»»
Qatar’s FIFA experiencecontinues to support global sport community
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s hosting journey did not end with the FIFA World Cup 2022 as the expertise and partnerships built through that tournament continue to support the global sporting community, including preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 across North America, said Ambassador of Q»»»
MoT launches updated Qatar Bicycle Master Plan
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced the launch of the updated version of the Qatar Bicycle Master Plan - an integrated package of plans, policies and regulations-that will guide the development of cycling and micromobility, aiming at improving safety, enhancing f»»»
QGOSM adopts technical regulations to extend sales period for vehicle tyres
Tribune News Network Doha In an effort to enhance road user safety and ensure the quality of products available in the local market, the Qatar General Organisation for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM) has announced the adoption of new regulations to extend the sales period for tyres used in passenge»»»
Ashghal delivers 3,430 km of cycling paths across Qatar
QNA Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed more than 3,430 kilometres of cycling paths between 2013 and 2025 as part of its efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and sustainable mobility across the country. Marking World Bicycle Day, Ashghal said, in a statement on Wednesday, the n»»»
Kabawat: Syria seeks international partnerships to support sustainable recovery
Geneva, June 3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Social Affairs and Labour Hind Kabawat said Syria is seeking to build genuine partnerships with international partners that strengthen institutions supporting sustainable recovery while respecting Syrians’ ownership of their future. Speaking during the 114t»»»
Israeli strikes kill 8 in southern Lebanon, including 2 medics, as border tensions escalate
At least eight people were killed in separate Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health. The dead included two paramedics whose ambulance was hit while responding to emergencies. The ministry's Emergency Operations Center said an air strike o»»»
Senators debate Trump’s ‘denaturalization’ plans for American citizens - UPI.com
An aide to Sen. Eric Schmitt holds up a sign Wednesday depicting the radicalization of Mirsad Ramic, a naturalized U.S. citizen who was convicted in 2024 of providing material support to ISIS after traveling to Syria to join the terrorist organization. The hearing was held at the at the Dirksen Sen»»»
Scientists discover ancient bird with enormous tail feathers for courtship - UPI.com
(A) The holotype specimen of Plumadraco, (B) a closer view of the body and, (C) a line drawing of the same portion of the body shown in B. Image courtesy Clark et al./PLoS One Scientists have identified a 121-million-year-old fossil as a new prehistoric bird species. A recent study described the ex»»»
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»»»
Battered war ministry spends billions on Severomorsk entertainment complex
Deputy war minister and former FSB officer Pavel Fradkov has visited the Northern Fleet headquarters city to inspect the ongoing reconstruction of the local Officers’ Club and sports centre. Lieutenant General Fradkov arrived in Severomorsk this week, the city that hosts Russia’s Northern Fleet. Th»»»
Qatar elected Rapporteur of UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee for its 81st session
NEW YORK: The Sixth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, which is responsible for legal matters, the codification of international law, and its progressive development, has elected Abdulaziz Fadala Al Sulaiti, Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the Unite»»»
Iran Navy Targets ‘Command Center’ aboard US Destroyer in Retaliation for Aggression
The Iranian Navy announces targeting the “command-and-control center” behind recent US violations, saying the facility was located aboard an American destroyer operating in the Sea of Oman. The development was announced in a statement released by the Army’s Public Relations Office on Wednesday. The»»»
Iran FM warns any attack on Beirut will trigger ‘full-scale resumption of war’
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Wednesday that any attack on Beirut would trigger a “full-scale resumption” of the Middle East war, as Israel pressed its campaign against Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Iran has repeatedly insisted that any deal to end the wider Middle »»»
Aura Energy targets 2026 FID for Mauritania uranium mine following deal with "major" nuclear utility
Aura Energy (ASX: AEE, AIM: AURA) is targeting a final investment decision (FID) for its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania by the end of 2026 after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a “major international nuclear utility” and advancing multiple funding options. The Australian »»»
EU targets Kyrgyzstan in first use of new sanctions tool to hit third parties aiding Russia
The European Union has for the first time imposed trade restrictions on a third country for systematically facilitating the circumvention of sanctions against Russia, marking a significant escalation in Brussels' efforts to tighten the economic pressure on Moscow more than four years after the inva»»»
EU targets Kyrgyzstan in first use of new sanctions tool to hit third parties aiding Russia
The European Union has for the first time imposed trade restrictions on a third country for systematically facilitating the circumvention of sanctions against Russia, marking a significant escalation in Brussels' efforts to tighten the economic pressure on Moscow more than four years after the inva»»»
The Debate - Can Europe own its digital destiny? EU unveils tech sovereignty roadmap
The list runs long, strategic sectors where Europe's rarely the master of its own destiny, energy, manufacturing, even its nuclear deterrence. How about digital? Who even owns the personal data of its own citizens? The European Commission this Wednesday unveiling its tech sovereignty roadmap. »»»
AI chatbot responses polluted by pro-Russian disinformation
AI-driven chatbots are increasingly being used as sources of information, but they are also vulnerable to disinformation campaigns. Experts have found that pro-Russian misinformation, in particular, can seep into the responses generated by these conversational agents. Claims have been circulating o»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 20:15 on Wednesday 03-06-2026 an “Israeli” force positioned inside a house in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle, southern Lebanon, with a loitering drone, achieving a confirmed hit: statement 15 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Indian man killed after TikTok dispute escalates into fatal attack in UAE: Report
DOHA: An Indian national was killed in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, following a dispute that reportedly began during a TikTok live session and later escalated into a deadly confrontation, according to a report by Gulf News. The report said Sharjah Police confirmed the death of Ismail Ponnan Ibrah»»»
Where We Are Going Today: Spicy Bowl China
As someone who is always searching for authentic and affordable international food in Riyadh, I recently visited Spicy Bowl China in east Riyadh, a small Chinese restaurant that has gained attention on social media for its Nanchang-style noodles. The restaurant is owned and operated by Chinese staf»»»
Hormuz crisis leaves poorer nations struggling with higher fuel bills and political unrest
LONDON: The first sign that something had snapped in Kenya was not a headline on a trading screen but the silence on Nairobi’s usually jammed roads. On a Monday in mid‑May, matatu drivers parked up their minibuses over yet another steep fuel price hike blamed on the war in the Gulf. By the time the»»»
Women say they were raped, ransomed by RSF men in ongoing Sudan civil war
KHARTOUM: Naked, hungry, raped and lying in her own urine, the woman said her captors after two days of misery handed her a phone. Call your friends and family, they said. Tell them to buy your freedom or you’ll be killed. The 38-year-old said she screamed on the calls as horrified loved ones liste»»»
Queen Rania says ‘sense of heaviness’ felt across Middle East troubled by conflict
LONDON: Queen Rania reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to humility and diplomacy in a Middle East troubled by conflict during a speech at the South by Southwest London conference on Wednesday. She said that since late 2023 a prevailing “sense of heaviness” had been felt across the Middle East, particul»»»
Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat
LONDON: Security agencies from the “Five Eyes” alliance which includes the United States and Britain issued a warning on Wednesday about Chinese spies aggressively using online job platforms to recruit people with access to sensitive information. The “Safeguarding Our Secrets” bulletin says China»»»
NASA declares MAVEN spacecraft dead, mission at an end - UPI.com
The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution spacecraft undergoes final preparations in September 2013 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. After more than 11 years in space, NASA declared the MAVEN spacecraft and mission dead Wednesday. File photo by Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell/UPI | License Photo J»»»
Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat
LONDON: Security agencies from the “Five Eyes” alliance which includes the United States and Britain issued a warning on Wednesday about Chinese spies aggressively using online job platforms to recruit people with access to sensitive information. The “Safeguarding Our Secrets” bulletin says China»»»
Iran FM Araghchi Reiterates Lebanon is Part and Parcel of Regional Ceasefire
Iran and the United States are reviewing texts exchanged through intermediaries and working toward a “final formula” for a possible understanding, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen television network. “There is currently no negotiation mechanism»»»