The European SAFE financial mechanism allows Bulgaria to modernize its armed forces while strengthening its industrial and technological capacity, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Wednesday in Plovdiv at the opening of the 17th International Defence Products and Services Exhibition, Hemus 202»»»

Former Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova told reporters in Parliament on Wednesday that she does not know how the deficit reached 7.4%. She was adamant that no data had been manipulated. Petkova said that it is clear that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Galab Donev has causes for co»»»

New Delhi, India: India approved a $1billion support package for airlines on Wednesday to cushion the impact of soaring aviation fuel costs triggered by the Iran war. The conflict has engulfed the oil-rich Middle East and choked the Strait of Hormuz, through which one fifth of the world's oil usual»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: More than one thousand climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest this season, officials said Wednesday, making it the busiest season on record. Climbers and officials said that a wide summit window -- a period of stable weather that allows safe attempts -- contributed to a surg»»»

Sharjah: An Indian expat was reportedly stabbed and clubbed to death in broad daylight on a Sharjah street after what is said to be a 'social media war on TikTok.' Sharjah Police confirmed the incident to Gulf News on Wednesday and said a number of suspects have been arrested in connection with the»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi provided further details on the emirate's recently announced rental freeze, confirming that the annual rental increase cap has been temporarily reduced from 5% to 0% across residential, commercial and industrial properties. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

Paris, France: French authorities said Wednesday that they had imposed two fines on Shein totalling more than 22 million euros ($25.5 million), citing problems with product traceability, environmental labelling and delivery times. The new penalties bring the total fines imposed by France against th»»»

Arab Finance: Gulf Canadian Real Estate Investment (CCRS) shifted to net profits worth EGP 1.998 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, versus net losses of EGP 168,386 in Q1 2025, the financial results indicated. Earnings per share (EPS) hit EGP 0.010 in Q1 2026 when compared to a loss per sha»»»

1 of 2 | Florida is suing OpenAI and its CEO and founder Sam Altman over safety and design concerns about ChatGPT. File photo by Wu Hao/EPA-EFE June 1 (UPI) -- Florida's attorney general announced Monday that the state is suing OpenAI and its founder and CEO, Sam Altman, saying the company chose "p»»»

Under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has signed an institutional partnership agreement with the International U»»»

A partial state of emergency was declared in the villages of Ploski, Ladarevo, and Dzhigurovo in Sandanski Municipality due to a major locust infestation, the Municipality said on Wednesday. In total, about 260 ha have been impacted. Officials expect spraying operations in the hard-to-reach to be c»»»

Arab Finance: The standalone net losses of Arabia for Investment and Development reached EGP 899,586 as of March 31st, 2026, according to the financial results. Loss per share amounted to EGP 0.001 at the end of March 2026. Arabia Investment and Development was established in March 2025 and was lis»»»

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and South Korea's Vice Foreign Minister for Diplomatic Strategy and Intelligence Jeong Yeon-doo met Tuesday as part of two-day talks. Photo courtesy of South Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs South Korea and the United States on Wed»»»

A Royal Navy helicopter came down in a remote area of the English county of Devon early Wednesday. Police and the Ministry of Defense provided no details of casualties or damage. Image courtesy of UPI June 3 (UPI) -- A Royal Navy helicopter crashed in a field in a remote area of Devon in southwest »»»

Doha, Qatar: The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense said that its air defenses intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and 17 drones within Kuwaiti airspace since dawn on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi said that most were intercepted over several residential area»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that the recently launched UAE Skills Platform serves more than 200,000 students and approximately 200 educational institutions across the UAE. The platform is expected to contribute to the development of more than 1,700 future»»»

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority has announced that organisations across the UAE have 60 days left to apply for the fourth cycle of the Parent-friendly Label programme. Applications remain open until July 31, 2026, for organisations from the semi-government, private and third sectors. Get up»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Footage Exposes Israeli Vulnerability in South Lebanon 03-06-2026 15:25 PM Image of former Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revoluti»»»

US primaries are taking place in six states. The voting will shape the landscape of the midterms in November, as it decides who is going to be on the ballot. Key races to look out for include California, where candidates will be looking to replace term-limited Gavin Newsom. FRANCE 24's Wassim Corne»»»

The fragile ceasefire in the US Iran war was tested overnight as Tehran launched a series of drone and missile attacks on Kuwait, hitting and severely damaging its international airport. Kuwaiti authorities have insisted that missiles are being intercepted while the US has launched what it calls se»»»

The ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon began a new round of direct talks in Washington on after US President Donald Trump said he had received commitments to de-escalation from both sides. The fourth meeting between representatives of the two countries, which do not have diplomatic relations, is tak»»»

Israel continues to hit targets in Lebanon despite a partial US-brokered ceasefire in place. Lebanese and Israeli diplomats are in Washington for the fourth round of direct talks, but those negotiations have been strongly opposed by Hezbollah. Pressure also mounting within Netanyahu's own governmen»»»

In Kenya, the High Court has extended the suspension order against the implementation of a controversial agreement between Kenya and the United States that includes plans for an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans suspected of being infected with the virus. This comes amid protests over said ce»»»

Hundreds of foreign nationals have been forced to flee their homes in South Africa after violent anti-migrant mobs began chasing them down. Weeks of violent protests have led to the deaths of at least five nationals of Mozambique, that country's government said, adding that roughly 300 had fled bac»»»

Hundreds of protesters marched through Kenya's capital on June 1 against the high number of killings of women and children. At least 69 women have been killed since the beginning of the year, with official data also recording over 10,000 missing children over the past sixteen months.»»»

Rescue workers in Laos have safely evacuated four villagers who had been trapped in a flooded cave for ten days, the day after another one was successfully extracted. Two men remain missing. Story by Jennie Shin.»»»

For more than a millennium, Japan has celebrated its samurai heritage with armoured horseriders charging through the countryside during its annual Soma Nomaoi festival. Up until two years ago, the tradition was threatened by soaring summer temperatures brought on by climate change. Organisers have »»»

The Tisza government, led by Péter Magyar, had intended to suspend the arrival of new guest workers to Hungary from 1 June. However, the necessary legislation has yet to materialise. The prime minister’s office has now addressed the prospect of a ban, while business leaders have offered their own a»»»

Two paramedics were killed on Wednesday in an Israeli strike on the country's south, with at least 130 emergency and health workers now killed since the Israel-Hezbollah war began in March. A ministry statement said that "the Israeli enemy directly targeted an ambulance belonging to the Risala Scou»»»

Continue the Change party leader Assen Vassilev described as "outrageous and unconstitutional" the discontinuation of the COVID supplement for pensions granted after July 1, approved by the National Assembly on Wednesday along with other amendments to the so-called budget extension law for 2026. Va»»»

1 of 5 | South Korean voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for the ruling Democratic Party in nationwide local elections Wednesday, exit polls said. Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI SEOUL, June 3 (UPI) -- South Korean voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for the ruling Democratic Party in nation»»»

June 2 (UPI) -- Maryland State Police were called to a busy stretch of highway to wrangle an emu spotted running loose in the roadway. Troopers from the Salisbury Barrack were summoned to the Salisbury Bypass, near the Ocean City exit, about 10:30 a.m. Saturday on a report of a massive bird running»»»

An exotic animal expert called in to help capture a porcupine on the loose in Poland was surprised to discover the loose animal was his own escaped pet. Photo courtesy of Malopolska Police June 2 (UPI) -- An exotic animal expert called in to help capture a porcupine on the loose in Poland was surpr»»»

June 2 (UPI) -- A parakeet on the loose in a Scottish suburb is being blamed for causing thousands of dollars in damage by pecking away at the rubber parts of residents' cars. Residents said the small parrot has been seen wandering loose in Lochardil, a suburb of Inverness, since February. Neighbor»»»

BELGRADE - Serbia's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic, who is also minister of internal and external trade, EXPO 2027 Director Danilo Jerinic and Gabon's EXPO 2027 Commissioner Nina Alida Abuona signed on Wednesday in Belgrade a contract on Gabon's participation in the specialised expo. The c»»»

NATO chief Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on June 3 for an unannounced trip after a series of large-scale fatal Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital. It also comes as Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg just as the city's flagship economic forum opens. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze has more from K»»»

Denmark's government has finally been unveiled after the country's general election back in March. Mette Frederiksen will return for a third term as prime minister, leading a centre-left coalition minority government. She is expected to maintain a firm stance against US President Donald Trump's amb»»»

Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg as officials gathered for a flagship economic forum in the city. The strikes come a day after a barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed 23 people across Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani looks at why those strikes are »»»

For the first time in Vatican history, a lay woman will head the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication. Maria Montserrat Alvarado, CEO of a Catholic television network, will be in charge of the vast apparatus surrounding the Pope. Television, radio, broadcasting... A clear commitment to continuing »»»

Protests erupted in the UK after a video emerged of a dying student being handcuffed by police. Eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak was heard repeatedly telling officers: "I can't breathe" after he was stabbed by a Sikh man who falsely accused him of racial abuse. The far right have seized on the case, s»»»

Doha, Qatar: A Shura Council committee has continued its review of a draft traffic law, as lawmakers examine proposed updates to the country's road regulations. The Internal and External Affairs Committee met on Wednesday under the chairmanship of HE the Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim to con»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport have implemented more than 3,430km of bicycle paths from 2013 to 2025. The Ministry in a social media post on the occasion of World Bicycle Day celebrated every June 3 reaffirmed its commitment to supp»»»

Arab Finance: Emaar Misr for Development has issued a clarification regarding its executive structure, confirming that no Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been appointed, as per a disclosure. The company stated that its Managing Director, Mohamed Alabbar, maintains direct and full oversight of Ema»»»

Evgeni Simeonov has been appointed as the new special commercial manager of Lukoil Bulgaria, replacing Rumen Spetsov, following a decision announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Pulev. The announcement was made during a briefing at the Council»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev has warned that Bulgaria’s public finances are facing a significantly worse-than-expected position, citing a projected deficit of 7.4% if no policy changes are made, along with additional unpaid obligations worth 2.2 billion euros. Speaking at »»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev has said Bulgaria will have to take on new debt of up to €3.8 billion, describing the measure as unavoidable given current fiscal pressures and urgent state obligations. Speaking at a Council of Ministers briefing, Donev warned that without the»»»

Q Mobility has announced the activation of its Smart Parking System across public multi-storey car parks in Abu Dhabi, under the regulatory supervision of the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport. The new system enables aut»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army says officer, soldier injured in delibrate Israeli attack on their vehicle in Deir Al-Zahrani 03-06-2026 15:04 PM Latest News»»»