Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections, which could reshape the country's ties with Russia and the West, mark a "historic moment" for the country, according to Ulrich Schmid, Professor of Eastern European Studies at the University of St Gallen. Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seekin»»»

Istanbul, Turkiye: Turkish authorities have banned entry to forested areas across Istanbul from June 8 to October 15, the Istanbul Governor's Office announced Saturday. The measure also prohibits lighting fires near forests, including barbecues and camp stoves, among others, it said. The decision a»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 07:30, a Merkava tank at the newly established Blat site with an Ababil »»»

Rosneft Chief Executive Igor Sechin said on Saturday that US energy companies were the main beneficiaries of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz but warned that continued tensions in the artery for one fifth of the world's crude would undermine long-term demand for oil. Iran blockaded the Strait, t»»»

The municipal leadership of Kazanlak and a delegation from the Spanish city of Xativa discussed opportunities for cooperation in culture, education, tourism, and business, Kazanlak Municipality said in a press release on Saturday. With such meetings, aimed at building a sustainable partnership betw»»»

Pope Leo arrived in Spain on Saturday for a week-long visit, 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. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from »»»

Dubai: When Sperxos Pavlopoulos boarded his flight to Dubai in 2014, he had no guarantee of success. He left behind family, friends, and a familiar life in Greece, carrying little more than his passion for cooking and a hunger to grow. “Even from a distance, you could feel that this was a city wher»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Calendar, in collaboration with organizers of the Colorverse Experience, is set to bring an interactive, story-driven adventure to Katara Cultural Village from July 15 to September 15, 2026. The event offers visitors a unique journey into a world of light, colour, and discove»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Fighters Repel Zionist Combat Drones, Strike Occupation Forces 06-06-2026 15:43 PM The Islamic Resistance continued on Saturday c»»»

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to save Lebanon from its "real foe," Israel, a day after Aoun called on Tehran to stop interfering in his country's affairs. "Based on Mr. Aoun's comments, one would think it's Iran that has occupied one-fifth »»»

Lebanon launched the rehabilitation of its second airport on Saturday, in preparation for an opening within months, at a time when the country faces constant fighting between Hezbollah and Israel. Lebanon currently has one international airport, in Beirut next to the capital's southern suburbs, a H»»»

Monaco: Championship leading teenager Kimi Antonelli bounced back to top the times for Mercedes ahead of both Ferraris in Saturday's final free practice ahead of qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian, who had endured a torrid race last year and appeared off the pace in Friday»»»

Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri on Saturday offered condolences to Lebanese Army Chief General Rodolphe Haylkal on martyrdom of two officers and a soldier in an Israeli attack on their vehicle in southern Lebanon. Speaker Berri contacted General Haykal “to offer his condolences to the military institu»»»

The Gulf countries of Bahrain and Kuwait came under renewed aerial attacks early Saturday after the United States said it had carried out strikes against Iran. Bahrain, home to the US Fifth Fleet headquarters, strongly condemned the attacks on its territory and neighbouring Kuwait. Bahrain said the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tickets are now available for multiple Oscar and Grammy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer's highly anticipated 'The Next Level' concert in Doha. The grand live concert will take place at the 974 Stadium Precinct on November 6 at 8pm and will feature a breathtaking show with his 19-pie»»»

Tehran, Iran: The United States, one of the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup, has refused to grant visas to 15 members of Iran's delegation, state television reported on Saturday. "Visas have been issued for the national team and the technical staff, and there are 15 members of the admini»»»

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RIYADH: World Bicycle Day, observed annually on June 3, highlights cycling as a simple, affordable, and eco-friendly mode of transport, and a key driver of public health and sustainable urban living. The Saudi Cycling Federation, in cooperation with the Saudi Sports for All Federation and the Sport»»»

BAHA: The development and rehabilitation of the flower garden at Prince Hussam Park has been completed by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s branch in the Baha region, in cooperation with Baha municipality. Fahd Al-Zahrani, director general of the ministry’s branch in Baha, said t»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigations, arrested a suspect involved in a robbery targeting one of the branches of an exchange company in Al Shaab area of the country. The Kuwait Ministry of Interior in a social media post recen»»»

DUBAI: The Palestine Film Institute has unveiled the lineup of filmmakers and work-in-progress projects set to be showcased at this year’s Sheffield DocFest, highlighting a slate of stories centered on identity, memory and resistance. Presented in collaboration with Sheffield DocFest and supported »»»

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union will increase support for sustainable infrastructure, green investment and digitalisation projects across EU economies where the lender operates, the two institutions announced on June 5. Speaking at the EBRD's Annua»»»

Washington, United States: The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday it had detected a second case of a dangerous livestock pest in Texas, while Canada introduced a temporary ban on livestock from the state. The new incidence of the New World screwworm (NWS), whose flesh-eating larvae can»»»

Mexico City: An island-wide power blackout hit Jamaica on Friday evening following a system failure, according to the country's officials and power utility. "Island-wide black out," Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Daryl Vaz said in a post on X, adding that he was awaiting an up»»»

Google has agreed to pay SpaceX $920 million per month for AI compute capacity through June 2029, according to the space-tech company’s filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The arrangement is worth almost $30 billion over the full period and covers the rental of “approximately 110»»»

Ukraine has asked Brussels to exclude military-aged Ukrainian men from temporary protection measures, EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner has said, according to Deutsche Welle. Kiev has been seeking to replenish troop numbers amid mounting manpower shortages. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians ha»»»

Melbourne, Australia: Recorded influenza cases in Australia have plummeted 65 percent compared to the same period last year, but infectious diseases experts are urging the public not to underestimate the risk. The Australian Center for Disease Control (ACDC) released its latest respiratory surveill»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to introduce a series of road upgrades across the emirate this month, including the addition of a new lane on Sheikh Zayed Road for traffic joining from Hessa Street towards Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to improve traffic flow and reduce co»»»

San Francisco, United States: Netflix has named Jay Hoag as the chairman of its board of directors, the streaming giant said in a filing Friday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following the departure of co-founder Reed Hastings. Hoag assumed the role after the company's annual»»»

Kuwait: Kuwaiti authorities announced that they responded early this morning to three unusual reports of falling debris resulting from defensive interception operations. Official spokesperson for the Kuwait Fire Service, Brigadier General Mohammed Al Gharib stated in a press release that the unusua»»»

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Dubai: The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting both Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones, reaffirming its support for the two Gulf nations amid one of the most serious regional security escalations in recent years. In two separate statements issued on Saturday,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the Israeli attack that targeted a Lebanese Army patrol on the Khardali–Nabatieh road, which resulted in the martyrdom of two officers and a soldier. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, said that Qatar regards this as a serious escalation and a»»»

Tunis, June 6 (TAP) - Tunisia's Ambassador in Abidjan and Secretary-General of the National Assembly of Côte d'Ivoire Alain Acakpo-Addra underlined the importance of the visit which a delegation from the Tunisia-Cote D'ivoire friendship group is set...»»»

US military officials on Saturday said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward the neighbouring Gulf nations of Kuwait and Bahrain, with US forces intercepting six of the missiles and a seventh failing to reach its target. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had hit "enemy bases" in the Gul»»»

Without a strong, independent, and respected bar, there can be no fair and effective justice, Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov said in his address to the Spring National Conference of the Supreme Bar Council, his Ministry said in a press release on Saturday. Naydenov emphasized that trust in th»»»

Parisians will once again be able to swim in the Seine this summer, city officials said Friday, building on the success of last year's historic reopening of the river after a century-long ban and a massive clean-up effort ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Swimmers will for the second year be able t»»»

Hundreds of mostly young Indians gathered in New Dehli on Saturday for the first street protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party – a movement which began as an online joke but has quickly gained momentum among Indian youth disillusioned with their education, jobs and economic prospects.»»»

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will be a vote on its geopolitical future as incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer relations with the European Union and the United States despite longstanding ties with Russia that have been championed by his critics. FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizo»»»

On this edition of Access Asia, we explore how India’s nascent Cockroach Janta Party has tapped into the frustrations of the country’s youth. We speak with the party’s spokesperson, Saurav Das, who tells us that the movement is demanding accountability from the government. Political scientist Chris»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain, considering them a flagrant violation of the two countries' sovereignty and a blatant breach of the rules of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri offers condolences to Lebanese Army Chief General Rodolphe Haykal on martyrdom of officers, soldier in Israe»»»

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on Saturday for a seven-day trip focused on migration, including a visit to the Canary Islands where he will honour thousands of migrants who died trying to reach Europe. The trip comes at a politically sensitive time as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is under attac»»»

After a two-year hiatus, Nasr Casting Company has resumed operations, symbolizing a pivotal step in Egypt’s industrial revival. This reopening is the result of concerted efforts by Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, and Minister of Indu»»»

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal. An airstrike on a vehicle on a road linking the city of Nabatiyeh with the town of M»»»

Samira Bou Saab had hoped to see the execution of the man who was sentenced to death for killing her son. Instead, he eventually could be released under a sweeping draft amnesty law in Lebanon that is revealing the country's complex history of loyalties and conflict. Lebanon's largest amnesty since»»»

The Trump administration is defending this week’s agreement to extend an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and create Hezbollah-free zones in southern Lebanon as the best chance for peace between the two countries in years. A U.S. official said Friday that Wednesday’s agreement is the first step in a proces»»»

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