BNE 5m

COMMENT: A new world of asymmetrical diplomacy

The world has changed in a very fundamental way. For most of the last century the world has been run on the lines of Great Power Geopolitics: them and us; the enlightened and the barbaric; the rich and the poor. During the Cold War this was framed as Capitalists vs Communists. Since the collapse of»»»

intellinews.com
Al Awsat 14m

Regional War Weighs on Output, New Business Growth in UAE

The UAE's non-oil private sector expanded only modestly in May as war in the region and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz weighed on output and new business growth, a business survey showed on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global UAE Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52.6 in M»»»

english.aawsat.com
Al Awsat 14m

Fire Sweeps Through New Delhi Building, Killing at Least 18 People

A fire swept through a building in a New Delhi neighborhood Wednesday, killing at least 18 people and injuring several others, news agency Press Trust of India reported. The building in the Malviya Nagar neighborhood in the southern part of the city had a restaurant on the ground floor and resident»»»

english.aawsat.com
Arab News 42m

37 people rescued from New Delhi building fire that killed 4

NEW DELHI: A fire swept through a building in a New Delhi neighborhood Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring several others, officials said. The building in the Malviya Nagar neighborhood in the southern part of the city had a restaurant on the ground floor and residential units abov»»»

arabnews.com
The Peninsula 1h

WISE research explores AI, disinformation and higher education

Doha, Qatar: The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, hosted a research policy dialogue titled “Trust Me, I’m an Algorithm? AI, Disinformation, and Higher Education,” organised in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Northwestern Univer»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 1h

KHDA to inspect Dubai schools with no more than 24 hours’ notice

Dubai: Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that private schools across the emirate will receive short-notice inspection visits from the 2026-27 academic year, with schools given no more than 24 hours' notice before a quality assurance team arrives. The announcemen»»»

gulfnews.com
Novinite 1h

The Ukrainian Investor, the Illegal City, and the Political Cover: Bulgaria's Biggest Scandal of the YearOpinions

This story is still breaking. New details emerge every day, officials are being fired, investigators are opening cases, and key figures are crossing borders. What follows is the most complete picture available as of early June 2026. Much more will come to light in the weeks ahead. Sometime in Novem»»»

novinite.com
The Peninsula 1h

QF forms three new study-abroad partnerships with US universities at Global Education Conference

Doha, Qatar: Academic collaborations, student mobility, and cross-cultural ties between Qatar and the US are to be strengthened through three new study-abroad agreements between Qatar Foundation and three American universities. At the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in Florida – one of the worl»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 1h

Are we teaching children to think or simply to comply?

Last week, at a community learning event for children, I witnessed something that many adults would probably consider a success. I saw it as a missed opportunity. The room was alive with excitement. Children were chatting, laughing, and eagerly asking one another what the session would be about. So»»»

gulfnews.com
The Peninsula 1h

NCSA unveils frameworks to protect personal data privacy

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has spotlighted data classification as a cornerstone of information privacy in an increasingly interconnected digital world. In an awareness framework shared via its official channels, the regulatory body outlined a unified five-tier data c»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
RT 1h

Ukraine is causing more regime change in the EU than in Russia

Unelected European Commission President ‘Queen’ Ursula von der Leyen was in Lithuania a few days ago to come up with a plan to tackle Ukrainian drones that risk regime changing European allies. The strategy? Blame Russia – the political equivalent of a universal remote to change the channel from on»»»

rt.com
Daily News Egypt 2h

Deploying a White Label Crypto Payment Gateway: What the Process Actually Looks Like

The decision to introduce crypto payments into a business environment is often discussed as a technology question. In practice, companies usually discover that implementation has less to do with software alone and more to do with how payment activity fits existing business routines. A company may a»»»

dailynewsegypt.com
The Peninsula 2h

World Cup squads confirmed: 1,248 dreams, 48 teams and a truly global cast of players

Doha: The final squad lists for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have been published by FIFA, representing one of the tournament’s most exciting milestones with just eight days to go until kick-off. With 48 teams and 1,248 players made available to take to the pitch across 104 matches in Canada, Mexico and »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Awsat 2h

Beirut Southern Suburbs Residents Live Between Displacement, Return

The latest Israeli threat threw Beirut’s southern suburbs into turmoil within hours. Schools were evacuated, parents rushed to pull their children out of classrooms, and many residents fled their homes in haste. Roads filled with a new wave of displacement, reviving scenes the Lebanese have endured»»»

english.aawsat.com
The Peninsula 2h

Compete, not compare: Lopetegui sets Qatar World Cup tone

Doha, Qatar: Switzerland, Canada or Bosnia and Herzegovina. The opponents in Qatar’s Group B campaign at the FIFA World Cup 2026 matter little to Julen Lopetegui. For the Qatar head coach, the focus is not on who stands across the pitch, but on how his side responds when the tournament begins in th»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BBC 2h

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show 14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSimi JolaosoBille Simi Jolaoso / BBCResidents of the riverine community of Bille say their livelihoods have been lost because of oil pollution British mult»»»

bbc.com
Gulf News 3h

India hosts second batch of Nepali start-ups under IN-SPAN Initiative

Kathmandu: As India and Nepal deepen their engagements across all fronts, the second cohort of the India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) programme commenced from Monday. Under this drive, 25 Nepali startups are undergoing an eight-week, fully-funded training and innovation programme at »»»

gulfnews.com
Arab News 3h

‘If Ebola comes, we’ll be wiped out’: fear grips camps in DR Congo

BUNIA, DR Congo: Dorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. “If Ebola comes, we’ll be wiped out as we’re packed like sardines,” the displaced woman to»»»

arabnews.com
Arab News 3h

North Korea slams US remarks comparing South to ‘dagger’

SEOUL: North Korea slammed on Wednesday remarks by the top American military official in South Korea comparing his host nation to “the dagger in the heart of Asia,” saying it reflected Washington’s strategy to contain China. General Xavier Brunson made the comments in an interview as speculation bu»»»

arabnews.com
Gulf News 4h

Weather forecast: How hot will the UAE get this summer in June?

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to remain close to seasonal averages throughout June, with the national monthly average forecast to reach 34.6°C, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its monthly climate outlook, the NCM said rainfall during June is expected to r»»»

gulfnews.com
Arab News 4h

Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that is looking increasingly in doubt. Rubio defended the Trump administration’s approach to Iran and other global hotsp»»»

arabnews.com
Ya Libnan 5h

Lebanon hopes crunch talks in Washington will halt an Israeli invasion – Ya Libnan

Share: US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, right, holds a signed ‘Make America Great Again’ hat while, left to right, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad listen to US President Donald Trump speak [AFP] Published On 2 Jun 2026 Diplomats from Israe»»»

Gulf News 6h

Why Lebanon remains a threat to Trump’s Iran diplomacy

Dubai: As US President Donald Trump pushed for a diplomatic exit from the Iran war, renewed tensions in Lebanon threatened to derail his efforts, highlighting what CNN described as one of the biggest obstacles facing the White House’s Middle East strategy. On Monday, tensions between Israel and Hez»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 6h

From legacy to longevity: Governance lessons for family enterprises in the Middle East

Family enterprises are the backbone of economic life across much of the Middle East. They are also among the most emotionally charged organisational forms we know. That combination creates extraordinary resilience and, occasionally, spectacular failure. Family ownership brings advantages that liste»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 7h

Sharjah toddler's death: Parents of neighbouring girls secure bail after tragedy

Sharjah: The parents of the two girls allegedly involved in the death of a Pakistani toddler from a Sharjah building staircase window have been released on bail, while the girls remain under the care of the Child Protection Department as investigations continue, Gulf News can confirm. The latest de»»»

gulfnews.com
Arab News 7h

Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends

PARIS, France: Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Jakub Mensik halted Joao Fonseca’s scintillating run in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men’s draw, put an end to Spanis»»»

arabnews.com
RT 8h

Man with ‘bomb’ barricades himself inside California bank

A man has barricaded himself inside a JPMorgan Chase bank in Bakersfield, California, with an unknown number of people inside, police have said. Officers responded to the downtown branch after a bomb threat was reported at around 1pm on Tuesday. The incident took place at the Chase Bank building ne»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 8h

IAEA chief: Barakah attack a ‘trial by fire’ that proved UAE nuclear safety systems work

Abu Dhabi: Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has reiterated the agency’s unequivocal opposition to any attack on peaceful nuclear facilities and stressing that such installations are fully protected under international humanitarian law. Gr»»»

gulfnews.com
Arab News 9h

Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference

SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Tuesday announced a sweeping slate of AI initiatives, from autonomous workplace assistants and gadgets to Nvidia-powered PCs ​and a new in-house reasoning model, in a push to move beyond apps and remake computing around AI. At its annual software developer conference, Mi»»»

arabnews.com
UPI 9h

Saildrones head into hurricanes for sixth straight year to help NOAA sharpen forecasts - UPI.com

As the 2026 hurricane season begins, a fleet of remote vessels known as Saildrones will continue to gather data for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the sixth year in a row. Saildrone, a maritime defense company, will deploy 10 Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vehicles dur»»»

upi.com
France24 9h

Trump signs order allowing AI companies to give government access to models before release

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to enable leading AI developers to voluntarily ​submit their most capable models for government cybersecurity tests before releasing them to the public. The order was triggered by concerns over Anthropic's Mythos model, which the company r»»»

france24.com
Qatar Tribune 10h

QF forms study-abroad partnerships with US universities at NAFSA

Tribune News Network Orlando, US Academic collaborations, student mobility and cross-cultural ties between Qatar and the US are to be strengthened through three new study-abroad agreements between Qatar Foundation (QF) and three American universities. At the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in F»»»

qatar-tribune.com
UPI 10h

NASA images reveal Santa Rosa Island Fire burn scar covering third of the island - UPI.com

A pair of newly released NASA satellite images show just how dramatically the Santa Rosa Island Fire changed one of California's Channel Islands in little more than a week, with a burn scar spreading across a large section of the island. The human-caused fire, which started on May 15, ultimately bu»»»

upi.com
Al Manar 10h

Hezbollah Looks More Capable than It Did When War Began: NYT - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Looks More Capable than It Did When War Began: NYT 03-06-2026 00:46 AM An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devol»»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Qatar Tribune 10h

Int’l team led by WCM-Q professor awarded $9mn Parkinson’s research grant

Tribune News Network Doha Prof. Hilal A. Lashuel, professor of neuroscience in neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has been awarded a $9 million three-year research grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) in partnership with The Mi»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Arab News 11h

What is Hezbollah, the Lebanese group at war with Israel?

BEIRUT: The war ‌between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah has devastated swathes of Lebanon, though a partial de-escalation agreement announced on Monday has averted renewed airstrikes on the capital Beirut for now. Israel seeks to end the threat posed by Hezbollah rocket fire and force the gro»»»

arabnews.com
UPI 11h

Ghana's parliament passes anti-gay bill mandating prison sentences - UPI.com

President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana speaks at the United Nations in September. Ghana's parliament just passed an anti-LGBTQ+ law requiring prison time and mandatory reporting. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo June 2 (UPI) -- Ghana's parliament approved a bill criminalizing identific»»»

upi.com
Arab News 12h

Qatar seek World Cup redemption but have they learned the lessons of 2022?

RIYADH: Four years after suffering the ignominy of becoming the first host nation to lose all three group-stage matches at the FIFA World Cup finals, Qatar return to football’s biggest stage in search of redemption. The Maroons once again line up as continental champions, having retained the AFC As»»»

arabnews.com
Dailynews Hungary 13h

Revolut introduces important change concerning transfer fee

Revolut has temporarily suspended the new transaction fee it recently announced for bank transfers in Hungary, meaning customers will not be charged for now — including those who have already received a Hungarian account number. According to Hungarian fintech outlet RevB.hu, Revolut says the fee is»»»

dailynewshungary.com
France24 13h

Trump reconsiders $1.8 billion ally compensation fund amid Republican backlash

US President Donald Trump was said to be reconsidering a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund on Monday, created as part of a settlement with the IRS, amid legal challenges and growing opposition from Republicans. The Justice Department has paused implementation following a court order, rai»»»

france24.com
France24 13h

Californians vote in fiercely contested gubernatorial and congressional primaries

Californians have their final chance to vote Tuesday in a fiercely contested gubernatorial primary ahead of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate coming to an end at the end of the year. The state's open-primary system, which allows the two best-performing candidates to advance regardless»»»

france24.com
France24 13h

Spotlight - Why are so many young people leaving Martinique?

We're joined by Renée Bertini, a journalist with ENTR's English-language team, who takes us to Martinique, one of France's overseas departments in the Caribbean. She explains the main issues faced by young people in Martinique (a lack of academic and job opportunities, as well as a complex colonial»»»

france24.com
France24 13h

Press Review - Offshore detention hubs: Europe turns to Trump-style tactics on migration

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 2: The European Union approves the creation of offshore "return hubs" to where failed asylum seekers could be sent. The British papers focus on a new trove of documents pertaining to Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the US. The Canadian province of Al»»»

france24.com
France24 13h

Entre Nous - Salary transparency: How much do you earn?

Ever been asked how much money you make and felt uncomfortable? In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at salary transparency. With the looming deadline of an EU directive on the issue, we find out what changes are coming, which nations are ready and why transparency may actually ease tensio»»»

france24.com
Novinite 13h

Opposition Forces Progressive Bulgaria to Withdraw €3.8 Billion Debt Plan, Cabinet to ResubmitOpinions

Progressive Bulgaria (PB) has withdrawn its controversial proposal to increase Bulgaria’s debt ceiling by 3.8 billion euros, following strong criticism from opposition parties. However, the measure is expected to return shortly, this time formally submitted by the Council of Ministers. The proposal»»»

novinite.com
RT 14h

Israel hurting global economy to prolong US-Iran conflict, Professor Marandi says

Israel has a clear interest in prolonging US hostilities with Iran and has been successfully sabotaging efforts to reach a peace agreement, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT. The political analyst was commenting on the latest escalation of Israeli military operations against»»»

rt.com
RT 14h

Anduril Industries gambles on China confrontation

Defense tech contractor Anduril is currently valued at $61 billion, with plans to expand and go public. But it’s a valuation that depends on its founder’s ability to hawk vaporware to the Pentagon, and to talk the US to the edge of a cataclysmic war with China. Read more Wired for War: What’s in Pa»»»

rt.com
The Peninsula 14h

Zverev powers into French Open semis, Kostyuk to face Andreeva

Paris: Alexander Zverev breezed past Rafael Jodar to stay on course for an elusive Grand Slam title at the French Open, where Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva will meet for a place in the women's final. Zverev, the highest-ranked player left in the men's draw, put an end to Spanish teenager Jodar's»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Daily News Egypt 15h

Opinion | Trump and Netanyahu: An Alliance Eroding Amid the Fires of War

“My hair is on fire.” This was reportedly how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted after a phone call with US President Donald Trump, following Trump’s announcement on Truth Social that he would refrain from launching additional strikes against Iran. Few phrases better capture the curr»»»

dailynewsegypt.com
Al Awsat 15h

Renewable Energy Helps Red Sea Global Avoid 118,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions

Red Sea Global (RSG) announced on Tuesday a major sustainability milestone, revealing that it successfully avoided 117,879 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) emissions during 2024. The achievement was independently verified and officially certified by DNV, confirming the company's full relia»»»

english.aawsat.com