Sputnik 3m

Iran Urges US to Unfreeze 50% of Assets Immediately After Memorandum - Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is demanding that the United States unfreeze at least 50% of its foreign assets immediately following the signing of a memorandum of understanding, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Thursday. "Iran insists, at a minimum, that 50% of the frozen assets »»»

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Arabfinance 9m

Marseilia’s standalone profits hike 386.4% YoY in Q1 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Marseilia Almasreia Alkhalegeya for Holding Investment generated a standalone net profit after tax of EGP 54.975 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, 386.41% year-on-year (YoY) higher than EGP 11.302 million, according to the financial results. Basic earnings per share (EPS) inc»»»

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Al Awsat 15m

IAEA Raises 'Proliferation' Fears Over Iran Sites

The UN nuclear agency reaffirmed in a confidential report on Thursday that a lack of access to verify nuclear material in Iran posed a "proliferation concern,” calling on the country to "engage the agency constructively.” The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not had access to some key »»»

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Gulf News 16m

Iran's invisible leader: Is Mojtaba Khamenei really in charge?

Dubai: Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since his appointment on March 8, yet senior US officials now say he is increasingly involved in the country's affairs, raising fresh questions about who really holds power in Tehran. No photographs have been released, his he»»»

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Business-review 18m

Romanian Police and Ursus Breweries study: Perceived traffic safety reaches an all-time high in Romania, at 66%

The sociological research was supported by Ursus Breweries and conducted by Cult Research, in partnership with the Romanian Police, through the Traffic Directorate and the Institute for Crime Research and Prevention. The study has been conducted every four years since 2008 and provides a comprehens»»»

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Naharnet 22m

Sirens sound in north Israel after Netanyahu visit

Drone alert sirens sounded in several border communities in northern Israel on Thursday shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials wrapped up a visit to the area, Israeli media reports said. The Israeli military later said the sirens were triggered by attempts to intercept »»»

Gulf News 28m

India appoints first non-Muslim ambassador to Saudi Arabia

For the first time since independence, India has appointed a non-Muslim diplomat as its ambassador to Saudi Arabia, ending a long-standing convention that reflected the unique religious and diplomatic significance of one of New Delhi’s most important overseas postings. The Ministry of External Affa»»»

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UPI 35m

John Bolton to plead guilty to retaining classified information - UPI.com

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to retaining classified information. File Photo by Abir Sultan/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton has agreed to plead guil»»»

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UPI 35m

Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said during a private dinner Wednesday evening at the White House that he plans to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to be permanent attorney general this week. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he plans to nomina»»»

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EU Observer 37m

Trianon speech shows Magyar’s tightrope: defending Hungarians abroad while courting Brussels (53 days post-election)

Our weekly digest of Hungarian politics continues, as we report on developments after April’s historic election and on the formation of the Tisza government. This week we cover the following topics: According to Péter Magyar, Hungary ‘borders itself‘ What does his breakthrough with Ukraine mean? Wa»»»

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Al Awsat 39m

Denmark Performs Autopsy on 'Timmy' the Whale

Scientists will on Thursday conduct an autopsy on "Timmy", the humpback whale whose ordeal to return to the open seas captured Germany's hearts and sparked a media frenzy, Danish officials said. The whale, which had struggled since beaching near the German coast, died after being transported into t»»»

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Arab News 1h

UN nuclear watchdog raises ‘proliferation’ fears over Iran sites

VIENNA: The UN nuclear agency reaffirmed in a confidential report seen by AFP on Thursday that a lack of access to verify nuclear material in Iran posed a “proliferation concern,” calling on the Islamic republic to “engage the agency constructively.” The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ha»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli media: An Israeli soldier was killed and others were wounded in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: An Israeli soldier was killed and others were wounded in southern Lebanon 04-06-2026 18:19 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»

BBC 1h

Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?

Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month? 7 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAnthony Zurcher, Jessica Murphy and Will GrantWashington DC, Toronto and Mexico City Watch: World Cup hosts Trump, Sheinbaum and Carney take stage together Think of it as be»»»

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BBC 1h

Delcy Rodríguez visits India: Will oil talks lead to an energy deal?

Delcy Rodríguez visits India: Will oil talks lead to an energy deal? 10 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSoutik BiswasIndia correspondent AFP via Getty ImagesRodríguez arrives in India on Wednesday for her sixth visit, with energy ties high on the agenda Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acti»»»

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BBC 1h

Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact

Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact 2 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNadine YousifSenior Canada reporter Getty ImagesDominic LeBlanc, the minister for Canada-US trade, is in Washington on Tuesday for trade talks Canada has formally requested a rene»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Military Media Video Shows Islamic Resistance Attacks on Israeli “Bird Dome”: It Was Not a False Alarm

Hezbollah Military Media released a video which shows the Islamic Resistance attacks on the Israeli “Iron Dome”, describing it as “Bird Dome”. The panicked Israelis appear to be checking the news reports about the sirens, but the video affirms, “It was not a false alarm.” Military Media video shows»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israeli settlers damage water supply line serving Palestinian Bedouins

LONDON: Israeli settlers on Wednesday vandalized a water pipeline supplying the Bedouin community of Arab Al-Tabna, located east of occupied East Jerusalem. The attack deprived families of their sole source of water, exacerbating their already difficult living conditions in the arid Jordan Valley, »»»

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Arab News 1h

Syrians dispatch aid to Deir Ezzor as 54 water stations remain out of service

LONDON: Syrian authorities said that 54 water stations remain out of service due to floods that have affected the Deir Ezzor governorate, located along the Euphrates River in the southeastern part of the country. Authorities are also dispatching humanitarian aid through charities to help residents,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Multinational Exercise THRACIAN BLADE 2026 Begins at Bulgaria’s Krumovo Air Base

The multinational flight exercise THRACIAN BLADE 2026 officially began on Thursday with an opening ceremony at the 24th Air Base in Krumovo, according to a press release issued by the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence. The exercise is conducted under the leadership of the Bulgarian Air Force and the Mu»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Statement Offers Condolences on the Passing of Grand Religious Authority His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Is’haq Al-Fayyad - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Statement Offers Condolences on the Passing of Grand Religious Authority His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Is’haq Al-Fayyad 04-»»»

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UPI 1h

First case of flesh-eating screwworm in 60 years confirmed in U.S. - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed the first case of a flesh-eating screwworm fly in the United States in 60 years has been discovered in a 3-week-old calf in Texas. File Photo by Manuel Blanco/EPA-EFE June 4 (UPI) -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed the first cas»»»

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Arab News 1h

Cooling of Prophet’s Mosque enhanced

MADINAH: The Saudi General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques has said that 117,000 sq. meters of white Thassos marble have been used to clad the rooftop and outdoor courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. White Thassos marble is one of the most prominent architectural elements of the Prophe»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi crown prince denounces ‘brutal’ Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denounced and condemned “brutal” Iranian attacks on Bahrain during a phone call with King Hamad on Thursday. Bahrain’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that its military intercepted and destroyed three missiles and a number of drones fired by Iran. T»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Heritage Commission uncovers more than 1,700 finds at historic Miqat Al-Juhfah

RIYADH: The Saudi Heritage Commission has uncovered more than 1,700 archaeological finds at the historic Miqat Al-Juhfah site, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In collaboration with the University of Exeter, the commission has completed the first phase of survey and documentation. Pottery, glass, s»»»

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France24 1h

Summer blockbuster: Why the French keep coming back to Charles de Gaulle

The release of a two-part summer blockbuster on General Charles de Gaulle’s fight to rally resistance to Nazi occupation is yet another sign that the once-divisive figure continues to fascinate the French public. And while his name risks being turned into an empty signifier of fading French glory o»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Hezbollah Rejects Latest Ceasefire Agreement as Israeli Strikes Kill 4 in Lebanon

Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and the Lebanese government, and the militant group demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as continued fighting there hampered moves to end the Iran war. The Hezbollah announcement came as Israeli str»»»

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Novinite 1h

Sofia and Athens Strengthen Alliance as Leaders Discuss Water, Security and EU Priorities

Following talks in Sofia, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined an ambitious agenda focused on transboundary water management, energy security, transport connectivity, defense cooperation, and the future of the European Union. Both leaders descri»»»

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Novinite 1h

Revealed: How Bulgaria Has Been Arming Ukraine for Four Years

Bulgaria has been one of Ukraine's most significant arms suppliers since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. That much has been known in general terms for some time. What has not been publicly discussed in detail until now is the scale and the method, specifically, how Sofia»»»

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Novinite 1h

EBRD Keeps Bulgaria Growth Forecast at 2.7%, Sees Slower 2027 ExpansionOpinions

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has kept its outlook for Bulgaria’s economic growth in 2026 unchanged while slightly revising down its forecast for 2027, according to its latest regional economic report. For 2026, the bank continues to project Bulgarian GDP growth at 2.7»»»

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BNE 1h

COMMENT: Europe risks becoming a ‘vassal’ unless it relearns power politics, Sciences Po chief warns

  Europe is in a historic decline that threatens its economic model, political autonomy and global influence, and lacks the intellectual framework needed to reverse the trend, according to the head of France's elite Sciences Po university. In a sweeping critique of Europe's strategic complacen»»»

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BNE 1h

Budapest and Kyiv reach agreement on expanding the rights of ethnic Hungarians, Peter Magyar says

Hungary and Ukraine have reached a comprehensive agreement to expand the language, education, cultural, and political rights of the some 100,000 ethnic Hungarians living in Ukraine's western Transcarpathia region, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced on June 3 in a long social media post»»»

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BNE 1h

Qatar Airways expands African network with Port Sudan launch and added frequencies

Qatar Airways is expanding its African network with route resumptions, added frequencies and a new service to Port Sudan, Emerging Travel reported on June 4, as the carrier continues to pivot after the third Gulf war with Iran in March. The airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles and»»»

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Arab News 1h

How will Jordan navigate the World Cup without Yazan Al-Naimat?

RIYADH: Once the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was finalized, it was already seen within the Jordan camp as a monumental task to qualify for the knockout stages. But when Yazan Al-Naimat ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in late December, optimism quickly gave way to concern among Jordanian fans. »»»

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EU Observer 2h

EU court adviser urges judges to reject Le Pen bid against asylum relocation rules

The French far-right were delivered a blow on Thursday (4 June) in their efforts to scupper new EU rules on sharing arriving prospective asylum seekers among the bloc’s member states. Although only an opinion and non-binding, an advocate general at Europe’s top court in Luxembourg suggested their c»»»

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Sputnik 2h

From Prohibition to Taxation: Pakistan's Crypto Shift is Real

Pakistan's authority bringing the crypto under the tax net reflects that serious efforts are being made to legalize and regulate the crypto business, according to Mian Abrar, geopolitical analyst. Pakistan plans to introduce a capital gains tax on cryptocurrency transactions in the 2026–27 budget, »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Russia's Zakharova Says Will Watch How BBC Covers Ukrainian Attacks Going Forward

ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday she would be watching how BBC covers crimes committed by the Ukrainian military after the UK broadcaster declined to visit the site of the Ukrainian attack on a college in Starobelsk in the Lugansk Peop»»»

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Naharnet 2h

EU signs off on new 100-million-euro in support for Lebanese Army

The European Union signed off Thursday on a new 100-million-euro ($116 million) support package for the Lebanese Army, as it seeks to bolster the military amid a fragile ceasefire in the country. "The latest ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon offers a chance to prevent a return to full-scale host»»»

Naharnet 2h

Salam says army to start deploying in 'pilot zones' in south

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday that the army would begin deploying in "pilot zones" in the country's south, a day after Israel and Lebanon agreed in Washington to implement a ceasefire. "The next step is practical and tangible: the deployment of the Lebanese army in pilot zones as a fi»»»

Tanjug 2h

Costa: EU committed to Serbia's European perspective, enlargement based on trust-building

BELGRADE- European Council President Antonio Costa said on Thursday he had come to Belgrade to reaffirm the EU's continued commitment to Serbia's European perspective and added that EU enlargement represented a geostrategic necessity for Europe and was based on trust-building. "In these times of gl»»»

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Sputnik 2h

German War on Berlin WWII Monument is Smokescreen for Neo-Nazis in Europe

The proposal by SPD lawmakers to add descriptions of Joseph Stalin’s alleged crimes to the famous Soviet WWII memorial in Berlin is directly related to the rise of Nazi ideology in Europe, Israeli politician and diplomat Yakov Kedmi tells Sputnik. “The scumbag who suggested it, he thus equated hims»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Costa: EU committed to Serbia's European perspective, enlargement based on trust-buil

BELGRADE- European Council President Antonio Costa said on Thursday he had come to Belgrade to reaffirm the EU's continued commitment to Serbia's European perspective and added that EU enlargement represented a geostrategic necessity for Europe and was based on trust-building. "In these times of gl»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Saudi Arabia uncovers 1,700 artefacts at historic Al Juhfah Hajj Site, shedding light on early Islamic pilgrimage route

More than 1,700 artefacts have been uncovered at the archaeological site of Miqat Al Juhfah, highlighting the historical importance of one of the key stations on the ancient Hajj route to Mecca, Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission said. The discoveries were made during the completion of the first se»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah Leader Calls on Lebanese Officials to Stop Humiliating Negotiations in Washington: ‘Israel’ Won’t Gain through Politics What It Failed to Reach in War

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem lashed out at the direct negotiations between the Lebanese government and the Israeli enemy, stressing that Washington’s announcement outlines the basic principles as seen by America and Israel for Lebanon’s submission to the “Greater Israel” project. »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

St. Petersburg Forum Brings Together Energy Leaders to Discuss Hormuz Security, Future of Global Markets

Global energy markets will turn their attention on Friday to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where a high-level panel discussion titled “Global Energy Systems: How Is the World’s Energy Sector Responding to Challenges and Risks?” will take place. The 29th edition of the forum, bein»»»

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Sputnik 2h

‘Historical Revisionism’: Germany Proposes Accusatory Context for Soviet War Memorial

Berlin’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has proposed adding critical commentary to Joseph Stalin's quotes at the Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park — via new plaques or QR codes — citing the need to "contextualize" Soviet aggression. The Greens are calling for measures to prevent war memorials fr»»»

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Naharnet 2h

What to know about latest ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their shaky ceasefire, with an aim to continue talks later this month for a comprehensive peace deal. The U.S.-brokered agreement, announced in a joint statement by the U.S., Israel and Lebanon Wednesday, comes after Israeli forces made their deepest incursio»»»

Naharnet 2h

Qassem says Hezbollah demands 'comprehensive' ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal

Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and the Lebanese government, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem, in a written statement read on TV, said the agreement's demand that Hezbollah fighters leave southern Leban»»»

UPI 2h

2 protesters arrested at Delaney Hall immigration detention center - UPI.com

Protestors speak against ICE outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., on May 27. Two protesters were arrested Wednesday night. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Protesters and police clashed again at Delaney Hall Wednesday night after the city of Newark li»»»

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UPI 2h

Republican Hilton, Democrat Becerra lead California governor primary - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Former Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on former President Joe Biden's proposed budget request for the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2025 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.»»»

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