Second New World Screwworm case confirmed in Texas cattle - UPI.com
A second case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in a calf in Texas this week about six miles away from the first case, raising concern about the infestation, the USDA said. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- A second case of New World screwworm was c»»»
Pope Leo hopes to bridge Spain's political divide on papal visit - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Pope Leo XIV blesses infants on his visit to the Caritas Charity Centrer in the Lucero neighborhood of Madrid Saturday. The pontiff is visiting Spain from from June 6 through June 12, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Photo by Ciro Fusco/EPA June 6 (UPI) -- Pope Leo X»»»
Russia goes on the offensive against Armenian PM Pashinyan
Days before Armenia’s parliamentary elections on June 7, Russia is carrying out a full-scale offensive and campaign of pressure against the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which has the strongest chances of winning. Not only President Vladimir Putin, but also the leaders of the »»»
Syrian ‘open-air museum’ returns to global heritage map
DAMASCUS: Stretching between the southern Syrian provinces of Daraa and Sweida, Al-Lajat emerges as a vast basaltic landscape of volcanic rock formations, caves, and deep fissures recently brought back into international heritage focus following its inscription in ICESCO’s ( Islamic World Education»»»
What We Are Reading Today: Mesozoic Plants by Sante Mazzei
The Mesozoic was dominated by a spectacular array of flora, from ferns, conifers, and cycads to ginkgos and flowering plants. This wide-ranging illustrated guide provides an unparalleled, in-depth look at the era’s extraordinary plant life, exploring its natural history, biology, and evolution over»»»
Qatar National Library launches second cycle of "Keys to Palestine" initiative
Doha: Qatar National Library has launched the second cycle of "Keys to Palestine," its community-driven digital initiative dedicated to preserving the lived experiences and collective memory of Palestinians. The launch was marked by an event titled "Keys to Palestine: Memory, Stories, and Documenta»»»
New visa service for workers and drivers in Kuwait with tightened eligibility rules
The Ministry of Interior of Kuwait has introduced a new digital service, in coordination with the Public Authority for Manpower and the ministry’s IT sector, allowing citizens and expatriates to issue and manage domestic worker and driver-related services online through the unified government appli»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy targets the two towns of Barachit and Kawnine in South Lebanon with phosphorus shells - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy targets the two towns of Barachit and Kawnine in South Lebanon with phosphorus shells 06-06-2026 21:2»»»
Pope Leo urges leaders to listen to the world’s cries for peace
MADIRD: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday hailed Spain, whose government has opposed wars in Gaza, Iran, and Ukraine, for its “commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples” during a state visit. “I express my gratitude to your country for its faithful adherence to international law and multilateralism, »»»
Princess Sarah meets Russian minister of agriculture in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG: Princess Sarah bint Bandar, executive director of the International Dates Council, recently met with Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut at the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. During the meeting, the two sides discussed Russia’s accession to membership of th»»»
Review: ‘Obsession’ – supernatural psychological horror film
The oldest lesson in fairytales is that wishes come with conditions. In 26-year-old YouTube creator Curry Barker’s breakout horror feature “Obsession,” the price of one young man’s longing is another woman’s horror. Made for less than $1 million, and filmed on a tight 20-day production timeline, Ba»»»
Qatar participates in Coordination Meeting of GCC Ministers of Labour
Geneva: The State of Qatar took part on Saturday in the 64th Coordination Meeting of the Ministers of Labour of the GCC Member States as part of consultation and coordination on matters laid out for the international meetings relevant to the labour sector. Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh A»»»
M&P Group expands global reach through new strategic partnerships at Cairo forum
M&P Group, a public affairs and strategic communications firm, has expanded its international footprint through a series of strategic partnerships announced during the seventh edition of the Mosaic International Forum for Strategic Affairs – Middle East and Africa Edition, held in Cairo. Organised »»»
Egypt condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait and Bahrain as US-Iran deadlock persists over $24bn
Egypt strongly condemned an Iranian attack targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, describing it as a dangerous escalation that threatens the security and stability of the Arabian Gulf and the wider region. In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attack a blatant viola»»»
Egypt explores expanded renewable energy cooperation with China Energy, EPPEI
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held talks with senior executives from China Energy and the Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI) to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in renewable energy integration, power grid modernisation, energy stora»»»
Young investors fuel Egypt’s digital gold boom: iSagha
Egypt is witnessing a significant surge in digital gold investment, driven largely by younger investors, as changing consumer behaviour and growing financial awareness reshape the domestic gold market, according to Saied Embaby, CEO of iSagha, the online gold and jewellery trading platform. Citing »»»
Al-Sisi reviews Universal Health Insurance rollout, approves wage increase for ambulance workers
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on the implementation of the country’s Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) and approved a proposal to improve wages for employees of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, according to a statement issued by the presidency. Al-Sisi met with P»»»
MSMEDA injects EGP 1.5bn into green economy projects since 2014: CEO Rahmy
Bassel Rahmy, Chief Executive Officer of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), announced that the agency has provided EGP 1.5bn in financing for green economy projects between July 2014 and April 2026, reflecting Egypt’s growing commitment to environmental sustainabili»»»
Albanians protest Jared Kushner-backed resort plan on nature reserve
Protesters on Saturday gathered at the Vjosa-Narta lagoon, a nature reserve on the Albanian coast, to denounce a plan by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to build a luxury resort inan environmentally sensitive area. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has insisted that "top" ex»»»
Ukraine launches fresh drone attack on St. Petersburg region on final day of ‘Russian Davos’
Ukraine on Saturday fired hundreds of drones targeting the St. Petersburg region in the second such attack on Russia’s second-largest city in less than a week. The attack came on the final day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, President Vladimir Putin’s annual investment forum kno»»»
Hegseth blasts ‘invasion’ of migrants on Europe’s beaches in D-Day speech in France
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in France with a speech that bemoaned the "invasion" of "boats and men" on Europe's beaches. In his address at a US military cemetery in Normandy, Hegseth called on allies to contribute more for t»»»
Survey: 46.5% of Poles remain in contact with work during vacation
Vacations increasingly reveal work overload and prompt employees to reassess their jobs. A Devire survey by SW Research found that 46.5% of working Poles stay in contact with work during vacation, while only 39.5% fully disconnect. The main reasons are responsibility for teams and projects, fear of»»»
Poland heavily dependent on energy imports at huge cost
Poland’s energy transition is progressing but remains inconsistent. Renewable energy is growing, yet dependence on imported energy rose from 29% in 2015 to 46% in 2024, creating major costs. In 2025, Poland paid an estimated PLN 104 bln for net imports of energy resources and fuels, including PLN 5»»»
Money from SAFE going to Polish companies for defense
The first SAFE program payment has reached Polish defense companies after contracts were signed. SAFE provides Poland with about EUR 43.7 bln in EU loans for defense investments, mainly equipment for the Polish Armed Forces. Around EUR 6.5 bln, or a 15% advance, has already gone to the Armed Forces»»»
Tatra Mountains under siege by tourists in Krupówki and Morskie Oko
The Tatra region is seeing heavy tourist traffic during the June long weekend, with crowded Krupówki, full parking near the Morskie Oko trail, and lines at major attractions. Although average accommodation occupancy is around 70%, visitor numbers are high, driven mainly by Polish tourists, who make»»»
Israeli strike in Gaza kills 7 people, including 2 women
CAIRO: An Israeli strike killed at least seven Palestinians, including two women, in Gaza on Saturday, health officials said, as mediators restarted talks in Cairo with Hamas and other factions over safeguarding a strained ceasefire agreement. Medics said seven people were killed and 15 others, in»»»
$900m deal to improve Iraq’s road infrastructure
BAGHDAD: The World Bank has announced a $900 million financing package for Iraq to improve its road infrastructure, including links to neighboring Turkiye, Syria, and Jordan. Iraq is, after many years, experiencing a period of relative stability that has enabled new economic projects and major inve»»»
Flood-ravaged Libyan port city of Derna getting back on its feet, but trauma lingers
DERNA, Libya: Nearly three years after a catastrophic storm tore through eastern Libya’s port city of Derna, killing almost 4,000 people, the city is getting back on its feet, but the trauma persists. New roads and bridges, thousands of new homes, and a hospital have risen from the rubble since a s»»»
QRCS's Eid Al-Adha Sacrifice campaign reaches over 247,000 beneficiaries in 14 Nations
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), through its Eid Al-Adha Sacrifice Campaign 1447 AH, reached 247,344 beneficiaries in Qatar and 13 nations across Asia and Africa: Palestine/Gaza, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Niger, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Uganda, The Gambia, an»»»
The EU’s ‘strictest-ever migration law’ won’t change anything
The European Union’s new migration rules, agreed upon in principle by lawmakers and state representatives, will allow EU countries to transfer rejected asylum seekers to third countries if they cannot be returned to their countries of origin. They also introduce stricter rules for dealing with ille»»»
Iran Warns US Strikes Risk Dragging Middle East Back Into Conflict
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The United States is exposing the Middle East to serious risks by violating the ceasefire with Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. Earlier in the week, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said US forces carried out strikes on Iranian radar stations in Goruk and on Q»»»
Hikma wins US Supreme Court ruling in major pharmaceutical patent case
AMMAN — Hikma Pharmaceuticals has won a US Supreme Court ruling that its heart medication Vascepa does not infringe patents held by rival Amarin Pharma.The decision marks a significant milestone for Hikma Pharmaceuticals, underscoring its competitiveness in global pharmaceutical markets and its abi»»»
Minister of Investment engages UK business leaders to promote investment opportunities in Jordan
AMMAN — Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh held a series of economic meetings with business and trade representatives in London to promote investment in Jordan, strengthen partnerships and attract qualitative investments.Abu Ghazaleh participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by British Exp»»»
Social Security Investment Fund hosts 11th Corporate Governance Forum
AMMAN — The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) convened on Saturday its 11th Corporate Governance Forum"Governance in Times of Transformation: Responsible Leadership and a Digital Future" bringing together the Fund's institutional representatives on the boards and supervisory bodies of its port»»»
Video: US releases strike footage on Iranian radar sites amid Gulf escalation
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released video footage showing strikes on Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites, following recent escalations in the Gulf region. According to CENTCOM, the strikes were carried out “to defend against further maritime attacks” after Iran launched drones toward»»»
Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after new US strikes
Tehran (AFP) – Iran launched a salvo of missiles at US allies Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday after fresh American strikes, drawing a furious response from the Gulf monarchies and further straining a fragile truce. Weeks of indirect talks marked by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire»»»
Ukraine hits St. Petersburg in overnight strikes - UPI.com
Saturday is the last day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's St. Petersburt International Economic Forum. Ukraine struck military targets near the city overnight Friday. Photo by Anatoly Maltsev/EPA June 6 (UPI) -- A drone attack launched by Ukraine hit St. Petersburg, Russia, overnight as Russia»»»
Marc Marquez dominates Sprint race at Balaton Park, remains unbeaten in Hungary
Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) continued his flawless record on Hungarian soil by securing another Sprint victory at the 2026 MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix. Marc Marquez apparently loves racing in Hungary In only his second race weekend since returning to action, the reigning world champion delive»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 19:10, a command headquarters belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in the vicinity of Al-Shaqif Castle with artillery shells: statement 24 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Damascus countryside limestone output rises, boosting Syria’s exports
Damascus, June 6 (SANA) Limestone production and exports from Damascus countryside are increasing, with officials describing the sector as one of Syria’s key mineral industries supporting construction activity and export revenues. Data from Syria’s General Establishment of Geology and Mineral Resou»»»
Banque du Caire launches new savings certificates with returns of up to 18.5%
Banque du Caire has launched a new suite of savings certificates offering returns of up to 18.5%, as part of its ongoing strategy to provide flexible savings and investment solutions tailored to the needs of different customer segments while helping maximise returns on savings. In a statement, the »»»
Egypt steps up preparations to host OECD MENA ministerial meeting
Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has held talks with Luca Sabbatucci, Italy’s Permanent Representative to international organisations in Paris, and Esen Altuğ, Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as Egy»»»
African Tourism Board appoints two Egyptians to executive leadership roles
The African Tourism Board (ATB) has announced the appointment of two Egyptians to its executive leadership team, with Ambassador Ramy Waheed named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Ambassador Nancy Abdelhadi named Chief Operating Officer (COO). The appointments were ratified as part of the organiza»»»
KOICA, WFP support refugees, host communities in Egypt
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have marked the completion of a joint programme supporting refugees and Egyptian host communities through integrated initiatives to improve nutrition, economic resilience, and social cohesion. With »»»
Union of Arab Banks names Qatar's Finance Minister “Personality of the Year 2026”
PARIS: The Union of Arab Banks has selected the Minister of Finance, H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, as the recipient of the “Leadership Visionary- Personality of the Year 2026” award, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of financial policies and the enhancement of the e»»»
Watch Series of Islamic Resistance Attacks on Israeli Occupation Forces Zawtar Al-Sharqiyah Town, South Lebanon, with Loitering Gliders - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia condemns ‘Israeli aggression’ against Lebanon
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned the latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Israel killed a number of Lebanese soldiers as it was targeting their vehicle in southern Lebanon. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the Kingdom rejected the “continuation of the Israeli aggression a»»»
New tariffs imposed by EU to protect against imported steel
The EU is introducing lower duty-free steel import quotas and raising tariffs from 25% to 50% once those limits are exceeded. The new rules, approved by the European Parliament in May, are meant to protect EU steelmakers from global oversupply, dumping, and subsidized competition. The current safeg»»»
Finnish YIT wants to build shelters in Poland
Finnish developer YIT wants to bring Scandinavian housing standards to Poland, including shelters in new buildings, turnkey apartments, and cooperation with local governments on protective infrastructure. Poland is becoming one of YIT’s key European growth markets. The company says shelters should »»»
Loft doors being used for homes, apartments and offices for modern design
Loft-style doors have become a popular feature in modern interiors because they combine aesthetics, durability, and functionality. Their steel-and-glass construction allows spaces to be divided while maintaining natural light and a sense of openness. They are widely used in homes, apartments, offic»»»