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4.1-magnitude earthquake hits just west of Las Vegas - UPI.com

Seismologists reported a 4.1 magnitude earthquake about 14 miles from Las Vegas and could be felt throughout the valley, although there have been no reports of damage. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- An earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude was recorded by scientists j»»»

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Zambia extends copper concentrate export-duty waiver, prioritising output over beneficiation amid smelter constraints

Zambia has extended the suspension of a 10% export duty on copper concentrates until September 30, providing relief to mining companies grappling with rising stockpiles of unprocessed material amid prolonged smelter maintenance programmes and processing constraints across the country's copper secto»»»

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Gulf News 6m

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members

The United States announced fresh economic sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbour. Among those targeted were the son and a grandson of former presid»»»

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Gulf News 6m

Martin Ney: German serial killer found guilty of murder of French schoolboy

A German serial killer already in prison for the murders of three children was found guilty by a French court on Thursday for the abduction and killing of a 10-year-old boy during a school trip in 2004. Martin Ney, dubbed "the man in black", was handed another life sentence for the murder and kidna»»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Qatar Foundation creates sporting opportunities for women and girls at Education City Stadium

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s ever-popular Ladies Sport Night is back for the summer – giving women and girls the chance to enjoy sport in a FIFA World Cup arena. The Education City Stadium will be the setting for female-focused sporting tournaments, activities, interaction, and fun »»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Qatar Museums kicks off June withart, culture, sport & family adventure

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) has announced its June 2026 public programme — a dynamic month of workshops, exhibitions, family drop-ins and masterclasses spanning its museums and creative spaces across Doha. From World Cup celebrations and Olympic Day activations to a photography exh»»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Qatar: A premier destination for sustainable tourism landmarks

Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of World Environment Day on June 5, Visit Qatar is highlighting a diverse range of sustainable tourism destinations and experiences that reflect the State of Qatar’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development and responsible tourism. In alignment with »»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

3 limousine operators found violating norms during MoT Eid inspection campaign

Tribune News Network Doha A new three-day inspection campaign, conducted by the Ministry of Transport during the Eid Al Adha on limousine cars that belong to the companies engaged in the business of passenger transportation via electronic applications, has resulting in reporting three violations. L»»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Qatar advances science-based and proactive approach to protect environment: Dr. Al Subaie

QNA Doha Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has affirmed that environmental protection in Qatar is a firmly established national priority and an integrated framework closely linked to quality of life, the sustainability of resources and the »»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Initiative expected to facilitate participation of more than 1,000 in FIFA World Cup 2026

Director of Programmes at DAAM Hassan Yousef Al Obaidly said, “We are proud to support this initiative, which goes beyond being merely a supporters’ trip. It represents a message of loyalty and encouragement for our national team at the world’s biggest sporting event.Through this support, we aim to»»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Talabat, TOD by beIN team up to bring fans an elevated FIFA WC 2026 experience in MENA

Tribune News Network Doha As the MENA region gears up for the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026, talabat, the region’s leading everyday delivery app, has announced a strategic partnership with TOD by beIN, the exclusive streaming platform for the tournament, to bring fans a more seamless and r»»»

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Qatar Tribune 34m

Bang & Olufsen unveils the powerful Beosound Premiere soundbar

Tribune News Network Doha Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its powerful Beosound Premiere, a statement soundbar that provides an artfully crafted three-dimensional spatial audio experience from a striking three-dimensional silhouette, made to take centre stage. Precision-engineered for unwavering fideli»»»

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UPI 37m

Senate Democrats' effort to kill Trump 'anti-weaponization fund' fails - UPI.com

Senate Republicans killed a Democratic effort to permanently ban President Donald Trump's anti-weaponization fund. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans killed an effort by Democrats to permanently prevent President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponizat»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Philippines Senate shakeup: Lawyers' group says June 3 session with 12 senators 'lawful', citing 1949 SC precedent

Manila: The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) declared on Thursday that a controversial Senate session conducted with only 12 senators present was lawful and valid, citing a landmark 1949 Supreme Court ruling that allows for a practical interpretation of quorum when some members are unavailab»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Kuwait's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The call discussed cooperation relations between the two countri»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

What are ‘pilot zones’ in Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire deal? – Ya Libnan

Share: United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, left, is joined by second from left: State Department Chief of Staff Dan Holler, Sr., State Department Counselor and Director, Office of Policy Planning Michael A. Needham and United States Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, as they meet with»»»

Arab News 1h

AI helps Saudi real estate shift from delays to data-driven delivery

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector is entering a new phase of artificial intelligence adoption as large-scale developments move beyond digital experimentation and into day-to-day operations on construction sites. Across the Kingdom’s built environment, developers and contractors are increa»»»

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RT 1h

Trump redefines ‘ceasefire’

A ceasefire in the Middle East does not always mean that shooting stops entirely, US President Donald Trump has said, after reporters pressed him on the latest military exchanges involving Iran. US forces this week reportedly targeted a tanker destined for Iran’s Kharg Island, triggering an Iranian»»»

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Arab News 1h

2 children among 9 killed in Gaza City

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least nine Palestinians, a hospital said on Thursday, even as much of the world’s attention was focused on the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The nine people were killed in at least four separate strikes in Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital,»»»

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Naharnet 1h

8 killed, 15 hurt in Israeli strikes on Lebanon hours after new ceasefire

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon and West Bekaa killed eight people and wounded 15 others on Thursday, hours after a new ceasefire was announced between Lebanon and Israel, the Health Ministry said. An Israeli strike in on Sohmor in West Bekaa killed five people, while another attack near the south»»»

Naharnet 1h

Israeli army says soldier killed in south Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Thursday that one of its soldiers was killed in southern Lebanon, the first fatality since the announcement of a new ceasefire plan. Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, 21, "fell in combat" the military said in a brief statement. A military source told AFP that he was killed »»»

Arab News 1h

49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down

ABIDJAN: Forty-nine people died of thirst in an isolated Sahara desert district in Niger after the truck transporting them broke down, authorities said Thursday. The dead were among a group returning from Mali for a Muslim festival when they ran short of water, the Agadez governorate said in a post»»»

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UPI 2h

Kennedy Center lawyers tell staff to remove Trump's name by June 12 - UPI.com

The Kennedy Center's lawyers instructed staff to remove President Donald Trump's name from the center by June 12. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- The Kennedy Center ordered its staff Thursday to remove President Donald Trump's name from the center by June 12. A memo was »»»

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Arab News 2h

Where We Are Going Today: Koyee Korean Cafe and Cuisine in Alkhobar

If you feel like sampling a taste of Korea while in Alkhobar, look no further than Villaggio Restaurants Village and Koyee Korean Cafe and Cuisine. While Riyadh has its original Koyee barbecue spot, which opened in early 2025, this second location, which launched six months ago, has a more curated »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Bassil criticizes state over negotiations, Hezbollah over goals

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil on Thursday criticized both the Lebanese state led by President Joseph Aoun and PM Nawaf Salam, and his former ally Hezbollah. "True peace is not merely the absence of tension, but the achievement of justice. This is a phrase coined by Martin Luther King »»»

Arab News 2h

Israel to open embassy in Slovenia

JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Thursday that it will open an embassy in Slovenia, marking what it hopes will be a new chapter in relations with the European country under the newly formed government in Ljubljana. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured after the previous center-left government »»»

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UPI 2h

Pilot linked to $3.6M hashish seizure in Paraguay denies involvement - UPI.com

ASUNCION, Paraguay,, June 4 (UPI) -- Estonian pilot Keith Siilats, who is being sought by Paraguayan authorities following the discovery of some $3.6 million worth of hashish and marijuana aboard the private jet he was flying, denied any involvement in the smuggling and questioned airport security »»»

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Arab News 2h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘Athens and Sparta’ by Adrian Goldsworthy

In “Athens and Sparta,” eminent historian Adrian Goldsworthy tells the definitive history of the relationship between brutal, militaristic Sparta and brash, radically democratic Athens. He narrates their incredible rise to prominence and how they became allies, rivals, and and ultimately, enemies. »»»

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Arab News 2h

On World Environment Day, Saudi institutions highlight their work

RIYADH: As World Environment Day 2026 focuses global attention on climate change, Saudi Arabia’s local story is being shaped by delivery: protected ecosystems, restoration informed by evidence, and solutions that can be measured and scaled. World Environment Day is observed on June 5, and the 2026 »»»

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Arab News 2h

Pakistan says ‘special’ relationship with US encompasses trade, investment, security cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan enjoys a special relationship with the US that encompasses cooperation in trade, investment, security, counterterrorism, energy and people-to-people exchanges, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday. Pakistan has managed to forge close ties with the US under Donald Trump»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar calls for stronger international cooperation to promote decent work

Doha: The State of Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to continuing support for the efforts of the International Labour Organization, strengthening international cooperation, and working towards a work environment that is more equitable and sustainable, where technological progress goes hand in hand w»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 20:30, a Merkava tank in the vicinity of the historic Beaufort Castle with a guided missile, leading to its destruction: statement 14 - 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 Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 20:30, a Merkava tank in the vicinity of the historic Beaufort Castle wi»»»

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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 20:30, the newly established site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at Al-Oweida Hill in Odaisseh town with a swarm of loitering drones: statement 15 - 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 Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 20:30, the newly established site belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army »»»

Dailynews Hungary 2h

Shocking collapse? Tisza Party is ahead of Fidesz by 3 million supporters

Hungary’s governing Tisza Party has reached an unprecedented level of public support, according to a new survey by Závecz Research, opening a gap of roughly three million supporters over former ruling party Fidesz. Tisza Party’s popularity is constantly growing The poll, conducted between 27 May an»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israel to open embassy in Slovenia

JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Thursday that it will open an embassy in Slovenia, marking what it hopes will be a new chapter in relations with the European country under the newly formed government in Ljubljana. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured after the previous center-left government »»»

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UPI 2h

Melinda French Gates donates $215M, funding $600M for women's health - UPI.com

Philanthropost Melinda French Gates has donated $600 million to women's health projects in the past two years. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Melinda French Gates has added another $215 million to her organization Pivotal, which funds social initiatives for women and »»»

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UPI 2h

Watch: Orphaned long-tailed weasel returned to the wild in California - UPI.com

June 3 (UPI) -- The San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program announced an orphaned long-tailed weasel has successfully been rehabilitated and returned to the wild. Officials said the weasel was found as a newborn in Riverside County on March 20 and was taken to the Humane Society's Bahde»»»

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UPI 2h

Look: Teen assembles Mr. Potato Head in record-breaking 4.63 seconds - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Calen Seah broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head at 4.63 seconds. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records June 4 (UPI) -- A Singapore teenager parlayed his speedy Rubik's cube solving skills into breaking the Guinness World Record for the fastest»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ever tried saving a life? National ambulance lets you learn

Dubai: National Ambulance, part of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, is taking part in the Middle East Ambulance, Medical Transportation and Rescue Exhibition and Conference (EMTEX 2026), which opened in Dubai on Wednesday and continues for two days. The event brings together e»»»

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France24 2h

A 'rogues' gallery' of notorious figures at Russia's biggest economic conference

Russia-U.S. talks on economic and energy issues continue despite a pause in Ukraine peace negotiations, Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev told ​Reuters on Thursday, ‌adding he spoke to U.S. counterparts a day earlier. He spoke on the sidelines of the St Petersburg economic summit, where, as FRA»»»

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France24 2h

Massive disinformation campaign underway in Armenia ahead of elections, analysts warn

One ballot box, two competing battles. In Armenia, voters are heading to the polls to decide the future direction of their country. But beneath the political campaigns lies a far more insidious warfare. Analysts warn that a massive, coordinated network of foreign disinformation - much of it tracing»»»

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France24 2h

Zelensky in open letter to Putin proposes face-to-face meeting and 'full ceasefire'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for a face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, saying he was also ready for a “full ceasefire”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a ra»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Egyptian Vulture Conservation Project with Bulgarian Participation Wins LIFE Awards Citizens' Prize

A project aiming to strengthen the population of Egyptian vultures, where Bulgaria is one of the partners, won the LIFE Awards 2026 Citizens' Prize, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) - the coordinating beneficiary for the project - reported Thursday. The winning project is ti»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final clash

Paris: Maja Chwalinska made French Open history on Thursday as the world number 114 became the first qualifier in the professional era to reach the Roland Garros final, where she will take on Mirra Andreeva. The Pole downed Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the last four to join Russian 19-year-old »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister receives phone call from Egypt's Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The call discussed cooperation relati»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Watch: Lufthansa Boeing 787 suddenly drops nose-first at Frankfurt Airport

Berlin: German airline Lufthansa said several employees were injured Thursday after the nose gear of a Boeing jet suddenly gave way while the aircraft was parked at a gate in Frankfurt, sending the front tip of the plane crashing down to the ground. Only crew members and ground staff were on board »»»

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Naharnet 3h

North Israel residents hold little hope for Lebanon truce deal

Despite living just 300 meters from the border wall separating Israel from Lebanon, Sigalit Levin has little enthusiasm for the new ceasefire deal meant to bring a lasting end to fighting with Hezbollah. "We can't keep doing this," the 60-year-old told AFP from her home in Shlomi, a small town in I»»»

Naharnet 3h

UN chief condemns killing of Serbian peacekeeper in Lebanon

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the latest killing of a peacekeeper in southern Lebanon and demanded those responsible be brought to justice, his spokesman said Thursday. The Serbian peacekeeper, who died from wounds sustained Wednesday from mortar fire at his base, is the seventh»»»

Arab News 3h

What We Are Reading Today: The Robot Who Doesn’t Feel

In his new book, “The Robot Who Doesn’t Feel,” British dentist and researcher Dr. Ameed Khalid Abdulhamid introduces children to some of the questions raised by the development of artificial intelligence. Aimed at youngsters between the ages of 9 and 12 and available in both English and Arabic, it »»»

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UPI 3h

Chilean court orders Amazon to pay actors copyright fees - UPI.com

The First Civil Court of Santiago ruled that Amazon Prime Video failed to comply with Chile's intellectual property laws and ordered the company to pay unpaid fees accumulated over more than four years, Photo by ADM/Pixabay SANTIAGO, Chile, June 4 (UPI) -- A Chilean court ordered Amazon Prime Video»»»

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