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15 World Cup delegation members denied US visas: Iran media

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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Al-Manar correspondent: Rockets fired from Lebanon targeting Israeli forces positions in Al-Bayyada southern border town - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Arab News 18m

Cycling tours held in three Saudi cities

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»»»

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Arab News 18m

30,000 flower seedlings planted in Baha park

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»»»

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Kuwait authorities arrest suspect accused of armed robbery in exchange house

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»»»

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Arab News 25m

Palestine Film Institute unveils Sheffield DocFest lineup

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 »»»

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BNE 25m

EBRD2026: EBRD, EU expand InvestEU support with €478mn in new guarantees

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»»»

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US reports second case of dangerous livestock pest

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»»»

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Jamaica experiencing island-wide blackout

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»»»

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RT 30m

SpaceX signs $30 billion AI deal with Google

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»»»

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EU weighs ending protection for military-aged Ukrainian men

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»»»

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Australia flu cases drop 65 percent as experts urge vaccination

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»»»

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Gulf News 38m

New roads, extra lanes and traffic improvements coming to Dubai

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»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Netflix names new board chair as co-founder departs

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»»»

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Kuwaiti authorities respond to three reports of falling debris from defensive interception operations

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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Al Manar 41m

Israeli warplanes stage airstrikes on Nabatieh, Kfar Tibnit and the area between Zawtar and Maifadoun: Al-Manar reporter in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Gulf News 46m

UAE: Attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait violate sovereignty and stability

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,»»»

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Qatar condemns Israeli strike on Lebanese Army patrol

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»»»

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TAP 52m

Delegation from Tunisia-Cote Divoire friendship group to viist Abidjan

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...»»»

France24 59m

Middle East live: US military says Iran launched seven ballistic missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain

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»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Fair and Effective Justice Impossible without Strong, Independent, Respected Bar - Minister Naydenov

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»»»

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France24 1h

Parisians will be able to swim for a second year in the Seine

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»»»

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France24 1h

Supporters of India's Gen Z 'cockroach' party stage first protest in New Delhi

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.»»»

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France24 1h

Access Asia - India’s Cockroach Party fights attempts to discredit the movement

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar strongly condemns repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

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»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri offers condolences to Lebanese Army Chief General Rodolphe Haykal on martyrdom of officers, soldier in Israeli strike on their vehicle in soutehrn Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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France24 1h

Pope Leo visits Spain to highlight migration, meet victims of sexual abuse by clergy

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»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Nasr Casting Company Reopens projecting a 47,000-Ton Output

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»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

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»»»

Naharnet 1h

Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting

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»»»

Naharnet 1h

US defends Israel-Lebanon agreement, again blames Hezbollah for pursuing a 'pointless war'

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»»»

Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Military Media statement 2: Confirmed hit scored as Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Israeli Merkava in newly established site of Blat with an Ababil attack drone - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Hezbollah on Israeli attack on Lebanese Army: We condemn this heinous aggression and reiterate our support for our national army - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Sputnik 1h

Achieving Goals Set at Start of Special Military Operation Important for Russia - Peskov

It is important for Russia to achieve its interests and fulfill the objectives set at the beginning of the special military operation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday. "The conflict is long-standing, has been going on for a long time, and the combat phase is already in its fifth ye»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Fires break out in Kuwait after missile interception debris falls to ground

Dubai: Kuwait's firefighting authorities said they responded to two fires early on Saturday caused by debris from intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, as the country remained on high alert following one of the most serious security incidents to affect the Gulf state in recent years. Brigadier G»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel, Hezbollah continue to trade attacks

Lebanon's leaders issued pointed calls for Iran to stop interfering in their country's affairs on Friday, as Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah traded attacks after a new truce deal was flatly rejected by the group. Lebanese state media reported fresh Israeli strikes on more than 40 locations Frida»»»

Naharnet 1h

Two Palestinian fighters recount the battle for Lebanon's Beaufort Castle

When former Palestinian fighter Moin Al-Taher heard the Israeli flag was once again flying over Lebanon's Beaufort castle, he cast his mind back more than 40 years, recalling its historic walls "blazing" under heavy shelling as his comrades fought to defend it. Moin Al-Taher and Mohammed al-Qarout »»»

Naharnet 1h

AFP demands answers after Israel envoy comments on 2023 attack on reporters in Lebanon

Agence France-Presse has demanded an explanation from Israel's ambassador to France after he admitted on French TV that his country was behind a 2023 attack on reporters in Lebanon. A Reuters journalist was killed and two AFP reporters were seriously wounded when they came under fire in southern Le»»»

Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports that Israeli drone strikes on Harouf have now reached three - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Sputnik 1h

World on Verge of Largest Financial Market Bubble Since 19th Century - Rosneft CEO

The world is on the verge of the largest financial market bubble since the 19th century, driven by the growing market share of technology companies, Russian oil giant Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said on Saturday. "Over the past ten years, the share of the ten largest technology companies in the US stoc»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Putin's Recipe for Genuine Sovereignty

The president’s SPIEF speech “focused on the fundamental trends of global development and formulated the main necessary pillars for sovereignty,” Russian Council on Foreign & Defense Policy deputy director of research Dmitry Suslov told Sputnik. These include:your own industrial baseyour own techno»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Death Toll in Friday’s Crash in Sofia Rises to Three, Two Are Indian Nationals

One of the people injured in Friday evening’s traffic accident in Sofia has died from their injuries at St. Anna University Hospital. The death toll from the accident, which involved two passenger cars and a city bus, has therefore risen to three. Two of the victims are Indian nationals, Ivo Bikov »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Lebanese soldiers, officer killed in Israeli strike on their vehicle

Several soldiers have been killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in south Lebanon, the Lebanese Army said Saturday, days after Israel and Lebanom announced a conditional truce following talks in the United States. "A number of military personnel, including an officer, were martyred in a barbaric»»»

Naharnet 1h

Iran FM urges President Aoun to save country from 'real foe'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged on Saturday Lebanese president Joseph Aoun, who had criticized Tehran for interfering in Lebanon, to save his country from its "real foe". "Based on Mr. Aoun's comments, one would think it's Iran that has occupied 1/5 of Lebanon, displaced 1/4 of Lebane»»»

Egypt Independent 1h

Egypt outlines major labor law overhaul at UN Geneva Conference

Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad on Saturday, June 06, 2026, discussed with Director General of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Gilbert F. Houngbo means of enhancing technical cooperation and joint coordination throughout the coming period, as well as a number of issues related to employm»»»

Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia foreign ministry condemns Iran's attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia foreign ministry condemned Iran's attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on Saturday. The two Gulf countries intercepted seven missiles fired by Iran on Saturday. In a statement on X, the Saudi foreign ministry said Iranian aggressions pose a threat to regional and international securit»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Arctic Takes on Special Significance Amid Hormuz Crisis - Rosneft CEO

The Arctic plays a special role as a reliable logistics route amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Russian oil giant Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said on Saturday. "We welcome attempts by some countries to create bypass routes, but from the perspective of global trade needs, the Arctic has a special role. »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Bahrain intercepts, destroys 3 missiles, several drones  

Doha, Qatar: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force announced that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed three missiles and a number of drones on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The General Command affirmed that all its weapons and units are at the highest levels of readiness and full»»»

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Arab News 1h

Indonesia looks to attract Saudi buyers through flagship trade fairs in Jakarta

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government is seeking Saudi participation at major trade events scheduled to take place in Jakarta later this year, as the Southeast Asian nation moves to expand its trade footprint in the global market. Saudi-Indonesia trade ties have been on the rise in recent years, with »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai family loses Dh8,000 to fake chalet rental scam

Dubai: With summer holidays prompting families to search for affordable staycation and travel options, Dubai Police has issued a fresh warning against online scams involving fake chalet and holiday home rental offers advertised on social media platforms and websites. The warning comes as part of Du»»»

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