Bahrain says targeted by Iran, denounces 'blatant aggression'
Manama: Bahrain's foreign ministry on Saturday decried attacks by Iran against its territory and neighbouring Kuwait, saying the two Gulf countries intercepted seven missiles fired by the Islamic republic. "The ministry of foreign affairs strongly condemns the renewed attacks by the Islamic Republi»»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli airstrike on Al-Saksakiyeh and drone strike on Nabatieh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanese-Born US Envoy Michel Issa Arrives with High Expectations
When the new US ambassador to Lebanon arrived in Beirut, he did not need a learning period or special State Department training before taking up his first diplomatic post after a brief retirement from the world of business and automobiles. Ambassador Michel Issa knows Beirut and the rest of Lebanon»»»
Kuwait reopens airspace after overnight missile and drone interceptions
Dubai: Kuwait resumed air traffic operations early on Saturday after temporarily closing its airspace following missile and drone attacks linked to escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said air navigation resumed at 6:15 a.m. local»»»
Philippine Embassy in UAE announces June holiday closures: What you need to know
Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in the UAE will be closed on June 12 and June 15 in observance of the Philippine Independence Day and the Islamic New Year, respectively. In an advisory, the embassy has announced the scheduled closures which means regular consular and administrative services will not »»»
Ministry of Public Health to honour top food establishments for safety excellence
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health will observe World Food Safety Day 2026 on June 7, and as part of this event, it will honour food establishments demonstrating outstanding performance under the Food Establishment Classification Programme. This recognition acknowledges their voluntary com»»»
Death Toll in Friday’s Crash in Sofia Rises to Three
One of the people injured in Friday evening’s traffic accident in Sofia has died from his injuries at St. Anna University Hospital. The death toll from the incident has therefore risen to three. Two people lost their lives in the crash, which involved two passenger cars and a city bus in Sofia. Acc»»»
Tunisia and Argentina reaffirm commitment to mutually beneficial partnership
TUNIS, June 6 (TAP) – Tunisia and Argentina reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during talks held Friday between Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ben Ayed and Argentine...»»»
Lebanese Army: “A number of soldiers, including an officer, were martyred in a barbaric and aggressive Israeli airstrike” on a military vehicle on the Khardali–Nabatieh road - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli enemy army issues threat to evacuate five towns in southern Lebanon: Aramta, Sujod, Kfar Houna, Mashghara and Ansariyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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German military faces critical spare-parts shortage
The German Armed Forces could see their operational capabilities severely limited by a growing repair backlog caused by a critical shortage of spare parts, according to media reports citing internal documents from a key military maintenance provider. The situation is particularly serious for heavy »»»
Radev Government Signals “New Page” in Bulgaria-China Relations as Investment Push Expands
The Radev government has signaled a clear intention to deepen economic cooperation with China and encourage greater Chinese investment in Bulgaria, Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Alexander Pulev said during a China-Bulgaria roundtable on trade and investment held in Sofia. Speaking at t»»»
Three Lives Lost in Sofia Horror Crash as Prosecutors Pursue Intentional Homicide ChargesOpinions
The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office is preparing to bring the most severe charges against the two drivers believed to be responsible for the devastating crash involving a public transport bus on Chelopeshko Shose in Sofia last night. Prosecutors are expected to charge both men with causing death in »»»
Israeli Enemy Targets Lebanese Army Vehicle in Southern Lebanon, Officer Among Martyred Soldiers
Even the Lebanese Army is not spared in the Israeli aggression on Lebanon The Israeli aggression on Lebanon has now struck the Lebanese Army itself amid the ongoing attacks across the country, mainly in the south. Al-Manar correspondent reported on Saturday that a Lebanese Army brigadier general an»»»
Yemeni Gov’t Accuses Houthis of Assassinating Senior Development Official
The Yemeni government has accused the Houthi group of assassinating one of the country’s most prominent development officials, in a case that has drawn wide attention because of the victim’s stature and his role in leading an important development program. The accusation was made during talks betwe»»»
Tunisia: 80% of marine waste originates from land-based sources, Ministry says
TUNIS, June 6 (TAP) – Nearly 80% of the waste entering Tunisia’s marine environment originates from land-based sources, Acting Director General of Environment and Quality of Life at the Ministry of Environment Aouatef Arbi said on Friday, marking...»»»
Jamaica hit by nationwide blackout
Kingston, Jamaica: A power cut struck the entire island of Jamaica on Friday, the country's energy minister said, without providing a reason for the outage. "Island-wide black out," Daryl Vaz announced in a post on X. Vaz said that power was expected to be restored overnight, adding that "some plac»»»
42°C heat expected in Southwest and Far South, Saturday
Tunis, 6 June 2026 (TAP) – Maximum temperatures on Saturday will range between 27°C and 32°C along the coast, and between 33°C and 38°C in the rest of the country. Temperatures may reach 42°C in the southwest and the far south, with locally hot, dry...»»»
Ministry of Supply strikes a deal to purchase 235,000 tonnes of wheat from Russia, France and Romania. Wheat reserves will cover needs till early May 2016
MEO – Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade struck a deal to purchase 235,000 tonnes of Russian, French and Romanian wheat, during an international bid that was held where national and international companies presented offers of an average $189.17 per tonne; provided that the provision of wheat sta»»»
Bahrain says targeted by Iran, denounces ‘blatant aggression’
DUBAI: Bahrain condemned on Saturday the latest Iranian attack against its territory and neighbouring Kuwait, saying the two Gulf countries intercepted seven missiles fired by Iran. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned what it described as “Iran's aggression against the Kingdom of Bah»»»
Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears
MPONDWE BORDER,: Leah Masika was on the verge of tears as she thought of her valuable consignment of plantain stuck in a long convoy of trucks on both sides of the Uganda-Congo border. Her cargo, destined for Uganda, was starting to leak water, and would go bad within hours if there was no movement»»»
On This Day, June 6: YMCA founded in London - UPI.com
On June 6, 1844, the Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- was founded in London. 1 of 4 | Olympic swim champ Michael Phelps talks with children at a YMCA in New York City on August 28, 2008. On June 6, 1844, the Young Men's Christian Association -- YMCA -- was founded in London. File Photo »»»
How a British expat is driving sustainable living, giving in the UAE
Dubai: It started, as many modern ideas do, with clutter. In a home in the UAE, British expatriate Shaima Sibtain has found herself surrounded by things she no longer needed, baby grows her children had outgrown, a luxury handbag she no longer used, and clothes full of memories she couldn’t bring h»»»
US authorizes sale of $2 bn in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait
Washington, United States: The United States announced Friday its approval of a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, one of the Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes during the Middle East war. In a statement, the US State Department said it would allow purchases of counter-drone technology from defe»»»
Sudanese Groups Agree on Basis for Transition to Democratic Rule
Sudanese political and civil forces from rival camps have reached a significant breakthrough, agreeing on a common vision to launch a process aimed at ending the war and laying the groundwork for a peaceful transition to democratic civilian rule, following days of talks. The forces, once grouped un»»»
Several Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon
Several Lebanese soldiers, including an officer, were killed in an Israeli strike targeting their military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatieh road in south Lebanon, the Lebanese army said on Saturday. The Lebanese army has historically avoided involvement in confrontations between Hezb»»»
Pope Leo heads to Spain with migrants and polarization in focus
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo set off on Saturday for a week-long visit to Spain, his first to an EU country outside Italy, where he will inaugurate a new tower in Barcelona’s famed Sagrada Familia basilica and meet migrants who braved dangerous Atlantic waters to reach Europe. The first American head of »»»
Several Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon
Several Lebanese soldiers, including an officer, were killed in an Israeli strike targeting their military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatieh road in south Lebanon, the Lebanese army said on Saturday. The Lebanese army has historically avoided involvement in confrontations between Hezb»»»
EU fossil fuel imports decline since Middle East conflict began
BRUSSELS, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) -- While the EU has responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states have “deepened their exposure by increasing them". However, the EU still spends billions of euros on fossil fuel imports – and has increased its dependency»»»
India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest
New Delhi: Indian police tightened security in New Delhi on Saturday ahead of a protest by the satirical "Cockroach People's Party", over alleged irregularities in major examinations. The parody "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) -- a play on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -»»»
A Lebanese Army brigadier general, accompanying soldier martyred as Israeli drone targets their road on Khardali-Marjeyoun road: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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New Study Finds That We Can Multitask
Researchers have long said that the human brain is not set up to multitask — but new research is challenging that understanding. Experts previously explained that when we believe we’re multitasking, we’re actually just quickly switching between tasks. That’s because the area of the brain that manag»»»
'I thought I would perish': Everest survivor recounts ordeal
Kathmandu, Nepal: A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he "chewed ice" to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community. Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world's ta»»»
Diver in ‘serious’ shark attack in Western Australia: authorities
A diver sustained critical injuries in a "serious" shark attack in Western Australia on Saturday, authorities said. The man in his thirties was attacked by a 4.5 metre shark off Michaelmas Island, southeast of Perth, ambulance services and the Western Australian government said.»»»
Israeli forces kill a Palestinian infant in the occupied West Bank, say health officials
CAIRO: Israeli troops killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby boy after firing at his parents’ vehicle in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said. Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed Friday evening, and his parents were wounded while driving in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron»»»
Australia Prosecutes Woman Accused of Enslaving Yazidi Teen in Syria
A woman accused of enslaving a Yazidi teenager in Syria would agree to wear an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet and undergo religious counseling if she were freed on bail, her lawyer told a court Friday. Zeinab Ahmad, 31, continued an application for bail in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on »»»
US authorises sale of $2 billion in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait
The United States announced Friday its approval of a $1.98 billion arms sale to Kuwait, one of the Gulf countries hit by Iranian strikes during the Middle East war. In a statement, the US State Department said it would allow purchases of counter-drone technology from defense company Anduril, which »»»
Explainer: Hungary’s guest worker ban takes effect, but foreign workers can still arrive under stricter rules
Hungary’s government has officially introduced its long-promised guest worker restrictions, but the new regulation does not completely shut the door on foreign labour. While applications for new guest worker residence permits have been suspended from 6 June, workers from certain countries may still»»»
The World This Week - Ukraine: Dear Putin, Lebanon: A Crude Call, Colombia's 'Tiger'
In a week where a renewed ceasefire was proclaimed between Israel and Lebanon, a deal that hinges on the complete cessation of attacks from the Iranian backed militants Hezbollah and withdrawal from the south of the country. 24 hours later however, Hezbollah rejected the agreement that is closely t»»»
CEC of Kyrgyzstan demonstrates remote voting equipment to PACE rapporteur - | 24.KG
Tynchtyk Shainazarov, Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC), met with Marietta Karamanli, Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and Rapporteur on the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the CEC press service, they discussed the»»»
MTVA CEO resigns over planned media transformation
Dániel Papp, chief executive of the Media Services and Support Trust Fund (MTVA), has initiated the termination of his employment with András Koltay, chairman of the Media Council of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), acting in his capacity as the holder of employer rights,»»»
6 top tips to manage heat stress at work: MoPH
Doha, Qatar: The soaring temperatures in Qatar have prompted the Ministry of Public Health to issue a few tips to protect community members from heat stress while outdoors. Its tips include: 1. Drink cool water every 15-20 minutes 2. Avoid tea, coffee, energy drinks and soft drinks 3. Take breaks i»»»
UN Mission Condemns Calls for Violence Against its Staff in Libya
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya denied on Friday that its refugee agency is seeking to resettle irregular migrants in the country, affirming that “allegations to the contrary are categorically false.” UNSMIL said in a statement it took note of the demonstrations held in front of its pre»»»
EU Warns on Bulgaria’s Budget, Urges End to Flat Tax SystemOpinions
The European Commission is preparing to launch an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria, according to official Commission documents. Alongside the fiscal warning, Brussels is also urging structural economic changes, including a reassessment of the country’s 10% flat tax system, which it argu»»»
US Military Strikes Iranian Coastal Surveillance Radar as Iran Attempts to Attack Kuwait, Bahrain
The US military said it shot down Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf states on Friday, while striking some of Iran’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response. US Central Command said on social media Friday night that Iran fired seven ballistic mi»»»
Traditional Sabantui festival to take place in Bishkek - | 24.KG
The traditional Sabantui festival will take place in Karagachevaya Roscha on June 7, organizers announced. The program includes folk games and traditional competitions, fun contests for adults and children, a concert program, performances by artists from Tatarstan, and much more. The event will sta»»»
A bunk bed, Dh500, and a mother's prayers: How the UAE helped this expat bring Philippine craftsmanship to the world
Dubai: In her early days in Dubai, Marilou Lorenzo-Joson slept on the top bunk of a room she shared with seven other women and wondered what came next. She has arrived in the UAE in 2005 with borrowed money, a visit visa, and just Dh500 in her pocket. Back home in the Philippines, a mother battling»»»
US Issues New Iran-Linked Sanctions
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a network allegedly exporting Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Iran to South and Eastern Asia, the Treasury said. The network used front companies in the United Arab Emirates and China and a "shadow fleet" of vessels, according to a Treasury statem»»»
Government to Implement Long-term Measures to Reduce Budget Deficit, Instead of Raising Taxes, Finance Minister Says
The government will not rush to implement short-term measures such as raising taxes. Instead, it will adopt a long-term approach to reducing government spending so that the budget deficit remains within the required limit, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev said on the Panorama »»»
Bishkek's Old Square temporarily closed to traffic - | 24.KG
Due to a cultural event at Turdakun Usubaliev Square (Old Square) in Bishkek, traffic will be restricted from June 5 to 8. The press service of the capital’s Patrol Police Department reported. During this time, all types of vehicles will be temporarily prohibited from entering the square, as well a»»»