MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said during a visit to a newly-inaugurated nuclear materials production plant this week that the Asian country had refined its plan to expand its nuclear forces at an exponential rate. "Today we have updated the digits that are critical for our nuc»»»

ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - More than 168,000 hectares of border territories have been cleared of landmines in the western Russian region of Kursk, with a total of 92 settlements declared mine-free, Kursk Region Governor Alexander Khinshtein told Sputnik. "To date, more than 168,000 hectares of terr»»»

Cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an important driver of economic growth and development for the region, Myanmar’s Minister of National Planning, Investment, and Foreign Economic Relations Aung Cho Htwe on the sidelines »»»

Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Colombia top the list of the world's most neglected displacement crises, the Norwegian Refugee Council aid group said on Thursday. Sudan, which since 2023 has been ravaged by a bloody conflict between two rival generals competing for power, has more than »»»

In an exclusive interview with Business Review, GRF+ CEO Irina Ciocan-Stănescu discusses the company’s plans to become the first communications consultancy listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, the strategic rationale behind the listing, the opportunities AI is creating for the communications sec»»»

Gold remained near record levels during the week ending 4 June, highlighting investors’ growing focus on inflation and monetary-policy risks despite tentative signs of de-escalation in the Middle East. Spot gold traded around $4,450 an ounce by Thursday, recovering part of the previous session’s lo»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov met with a delegation of the European Commission led by Declan Costello to discuss progress on justice-sector milestones under Bulgaria's National Recovery and Resilience Plan linked to the fourth and fifth payment requests, the Justice Ministry said Thursday. Duri»»»

HEADLINES The dominant topic across print, broadcast and online media on Thursday is the package of pension-related changes adopted by Parliament on Wednesday and the broader debate surrounding Bulgaria's fiscal policy. Coverage focuses on the expected impact of the measures on pensioners, public s»»»

Russia has welcomed the election of the Kyrgyz Republic as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. The statement was made by Kirill Logvinov, director of the Department of International Organizations at the Russian Foreign Ministry. He described the ele»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a newly inaugurated nuclear materials production facility, state media reported Thursday. This photo shows a new ICBM during a military parade in Pyongyang on October 10, 2025. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, June 4 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visi»»»

Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom said Egypt plays a pivotal role in advancing economic development efforts at the regional level through its co-chairmanship, alongside Italy, of the Governance Program under the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) »»»

TASHKENT (Sputnik) - Cooperation between the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) strengthens security in the Eurasian region, CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev said on Thursday. "The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, with which we have been s»»»

The cave lion was one of the biggest cats to ever live, prowling a huge swathe of territory from Western Europe across Siberia and into North America and hunting large prey - and perhaps even people - before going extinct around the end of the Ice Age. New genome research reveals what made this big»»»

At least nine Palestinians were killed overnight in strikes in Gaza, according to local hospitals, 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 Shif»»»

Heavy gunfire rocked Somalia's capital overnight, with smoke rising over the city and armed forces deployed on the streets on Thursday, AFP journalists reported, after clashes erupted between rival political factions ahead of planned protests. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plunged Somalia into a »»»

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said Thursday that a peacekeeper was killed and two others wounded when shelling hit their base in the country's south the previous night. "A UNIFIL peacekeeper died early this morning from critical injuries sustained when mortar shells struck his positio»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to issue a statement afternoon on Thursday on latest developments. The statement will be released on Al-Manar at 15:00 (Beirut time), Hezbollah Media Relations announced on Thursday. It added that Sheikh Qassem’s statement is on the occasion of deat»»»

China’s automotive giant SAIC Motor has selected Spain as the location for its first manufacturing plant within the European Union, ending speculation that Hungary could secure another major Chinese investment in its rapidly expanding automotive sector. The company, best known in Europe through its»»»

BUNIA: Every day for the past week, Aline Kasiwa has fed her sick mother, helped her drink and washed her clothes, all while fearing she could catch the Ebola virus as eastern Congo is plagued by one of the fastest-spreading outbreaks of the disease on record. “She is the only family I have left. I»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO allies on Thursday launched an annual BALTOPS naval exercise in the Baltic Sea, which will run through June 19 and take place near Russia's borders. About 20 ships and roughly 6,000 troops from 16 NATO countries are taking part in BALTOPS 26, versus more than 40 ships, 25 ai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hot to very hot conditions are expected across the country during the weekend, accompanied by northwesterly winds, dusty conditions and rough seas, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department In a social media post, the weekend weather forecast issued by the department stated that te»»»

Speaking at the Hemus 2026 International Defence Equipment and Services Exhibition here on Thursday, Deputy Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Mihaela Karadimova said that Bulgaria should be more than a participant, the Ministry of Economy press service reported. Bulgaria should be a rec»»»

Parliament adopted at second reading amendments to the Act on Administrative Regulation of Economic Activities Associated with Oil and Petroleum Products on Thursday. The changes require the special commercial administrator to submit a monthly report on the activities of each company under his mana»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hebrew media: Hezbollah attack drone struck car of Israeli army’s Northern Command chief shortly after he exited it 04-06-2026 11:38 AM Lat»»»

Saudi Arabia's Ports Authority (Mawani) has added a new shipping service operated by Emirates Shipping Line at Jeddah Islamic Port, linking the Kingdom's largest Red Sea port with India and Djibouti as part of efforts to strengthen trade connectivity and logistics services. The new service will con»»»

Dubai: Germany has officially removed the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals travelling onward to a third country through German airports, easing travel rules for thousands of passengers using European hubs for international connections. Sign up for our daily business newsletter,»»»

Israel's defense minister said Thursday that a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon grants the military the "freedom" to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks Israeli communities, adding that operations in southern Lebanon would continue. "The IDF will, at this stage, continue its fire and ground operatio»»»

RIYADH: Qatar’s non-energy private sector continued to feel the impacts of the regional conflict in May, as new business inflows fell sharply, according to S&P Global. The country’s Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 45.9 in May from 46.4 in April, pointing to a deterioration in business conditi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli airstrike on Kafra 04-06-2026 11:23 AM Latest News Urgent News UNIFIL: Peacekeep»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UNIFIL: Peacekeeper killed and two others wounded by mortar fire near Marjeyoun, investigation underway 04-06-2026 11:25 AM Latest News Urg»»»

Heavy gunfire rocked Somalia's capital overnight, with smoke rising over the city and armed forces deployed on the streets on Thursday, AFP journalists reported, after clashes erupted between rival political factions ahead of planned protests. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plunged Somalia into a »»»

WELLINGTON: Beijing banned four New Zealand lawmakers from traveling to China for a year and demanded they apologize because they visited Taiwan on a parliamentary trip, according to a message from the Chinese embassy conveyed via parliamentary officials and shown to The Associated Press on Thursda»»»

Canberra, Australia: Scientists have produced the largest map yet of the Universe's magnetic fields, revealing an invisible cosmic web shaping galaxy formation and evolution. The map, known as SPICE-RACS, is five times larger than previous efforts and draws on observations from the ASKAP radio tele»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Residents and visitors in Ras Al Khaimah can now experience the emirate's first electric public bus following the launch of the revamped Purple Route, a major upgrade that expands public transport coverage, improves connectivity to essential services, and supports the emirate's sust»»»

Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAbdishukri Haybe,BBC SomaliandBasillioh Rukanga AFP via Getty ImagesFighting continued overnight after breaking out on Wednesday evening Government forces and opposition fighters ha»»»

Dubai: A new national initiative has been quietly making its way across the UAE. The Pledge and Commitment initiative was launched in May by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, at a ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. The launch drew more than 4,800 part»»»

Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday agreed to a new ceasefire following talks mediated by the United States. Under the agreement, Hezbollah is to stop all attacks on Israel and withdraw its fighters from the area south of the Litani River in southern Lebanon. In a joint statement, the US, Israel and Le»»»

DUBAI: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon would allow Israel to maintain military operations in southern Lebanon and retain the “freedom of action” to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks Israeli territory. Katz said the Israeli army would continue its fire a»»»

The Minister of State for Prime Ministerial and Cabinet Affairs, Mohammed bin Ghalbon, followed up yesterday on the executive procedures related to completing the new Ministerial Complex during a meeting held at the headquarters of the Libyan Investment and Development Company (LIDCO). The Minister»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ayatollah Sayyed Khamenei: We managed to foil enemy’s plots, any spread of negative narrative among the public is considered support for th»»»

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a new poll has shown, putting pressure on him to take a more hawkish stance as elections loom. Wednesday night's ceasefire agreement between Israel and Leba»»»

Moscow says it wants a pragmatic relationship with the cabinet formed after Hungary’s 12 April election, while Budapest has signalled both continuity and review on key energy questions. Although they labelled Hungary as an “unfriendly country” right after the elections, Russia has said it is ready »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Iran are going “very well” and could yield results over the coming weekend. “I hear the negotiation itself is going very well actually,” Trump told reporters, adding of a potential deal: “It could happen... over the weekend.” And »»»

Israel's defense minister said Thursday that a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon grants the military the "freedom" to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks Israeli communities, adding that operations in southern Lebanon would continue. "The IDF will, at this stage, continue its fire and ground operatio»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after crawling alone almost to Base Camp, officials told AFP on Thursday. His wife had even begun to offer last rite prayers for his soul, she told AFP at the hospital»»»

New Delhi, India: Indian police have arrested the owner of a New Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, as investigators probe safety failures. Police said owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested late Wednesday, hours after the blaze gutted the building, killing at least nine Indians and several forei»»»

Simtel engineering and technology group announces the completion of the battery energy storage project carried out for Energy Capital Group, owned by MOGAN Bucharest SRL, part of the GÜR?? Group from Turkey. With an installed capacity of 100 MW and 200 MWh, the project implemented in the village of»»»

Transelectrica is implementing Dynamic Line Rating technology on dozens of overhead power lines in Romania, a digital solution that allows the grid’s transmission capacity to be increased by up to 25% without building new infrastructure, said Bogdan Leu, Research & Innovation Project ...»»»