Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat
LONDON: Security agencies from the “Five Eyes” alliance which includes the United States and Britain issued a warning on Wednesday about Chinese spies aggressively using online job platforms to recruit people with access to sensitive information. The “Safeguarding Our Secrets” bulletin says China»»»
Iran FM Araghchi Reiterates Lebanon is Part and Parcel of Regional Ceasefire
Iran and the United States are reviewing texts exchanged through intermediaries and working toward a “final formula” for a possible understanding, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen television network. “There is currently no negotiation mechanism»»»
US sanctions Iran's largest crypto currency exchange Nobitex
WASHINGTON, United States — The US Treasury on Tuesday issued sanctions against Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto currency platform, hitting a sector that has seen increased activity since the start of the war in the Middle East in February.Experts say digital asset platforms have been used to circumv»»»
TABADUL cross-regional trading platform to connect exchanges and borders
AMMAN — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) activated a new cross-border trading link through the Tabadul Connectivity Platform, to make it easier for investors in Jordan and the UAE to access each other's markets using local brokers and local currencies.Speak»»»
Tête à tête - 'Both sides are committed' to US-EU trade deal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer insisted that despite fresh US tariffs proposed this Wednesday, "both sides are committed to compliance" with the US-EU trade deal. The top US trade official said he saw "a lot of room" for continued compliance, notwit»»»
Months after the regime crackdown, Iranians search for missing protesters
The deadly crackdown on the December 2025-January 2026 anti-regime protests saw many Iranians killed, tracked or detained. The US-Israel war on Iran has intensified the repression, but it has not stopped families from trying to trace their missing loved ones or from seeking justice for people who h»»»
11 officers, police dog hurt after riots in Southampton, England - UPI.com
June 3 (UPI) -- Police officers and a police dog were injured when far-right activists began violent protests in Southampton in southern England, law enforcement officials said Wednesday. The riots happened after police released video footage Monday of a police officer handcuffing 18-year-old stabb»»»
France arrests Russian captain of Moscow-linked oil tanker
The captain of the Tagor, a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s “ghost fleet” that was boarded in the Atlantic Ocean by the French Navy, was taken into custody on Tuesday, announced Brest prosecutor Stéphane Kellenberger. French authorities have taken into custody the Russian captain of a sei»»»
UK far right exploiting student stabbing attack 'to promote moral panic', expert says
Britain’s interior minister accused activists of hijacking a tragedy to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest over the death of a teenager who was handcuffed as he lay dying while his killer stood nearby. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Aaron Edwards, Honorary Research Fello»»»
Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign
BOGOTA, Colombia: Colombian lawyer and presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who secured the most votes in the first round of Colombia’s elections, on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for endorsing his campaign, in an election that serves as a litmus test as the region shifts »»»
Amir receives phone call from US President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Monday from the, President of the United States of America, HE Donald Trump. During the call, the two leaders reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East in light of the political and security developments tak»»»
Indonesia arrests sacked head of free meal scheme
JAKARTA: Indonesian officials on Wednesday arrested the former head of the country’s free school meals program, blighted by mass food poisonings and corruption claims, a day after he was fired. The much-hyped billion-dollar feeding scheme was the flagship policy of President Prabowo Subianto’s 2024»»»
Al-Shaibani, Safadi discuss regional developments in phone call
Damascus, June 3 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani discussed on Wednesday recent regional developments and their implications for the region during a telephone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite »»»
Landslides: 72 sites reported in 2024 and 2025, Zouari calls for proactive strategy
Tunis, June 3 (TAP) - Public Works and Housing Minister Slah Zouari called on Wednesday for a proactive strategy to tackle landslides, during the opening of a technical seminar organised in Tunis by the Tunisian Roads Association (ATR) and the...»»»
El-Sisi to partake in Arab Summit
President Abdel El-Sisi will partake in the next Arab Summit which is will be held on July 25th and 26th in Nouakchott, Mauritania. El-Sisi praised Mauritania for its reception of the Arab Summit, expressing his intention of full cooperation with Mauritania to make the summit successful. El-Sisi re»»»
Egyptian Stock Market Ends 2024 on a High Note, Gaining EGP 30 Billion
As the curtain falls on 2024, the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has closed the year with a significant boost, adding nearly EGP 30 billion to its market capitalization. This robust performance during the last trading session underscores a year of strategic growth and investor confidence in Egypt’s capita»»»
Syrian delegation meets UNODC officials in Vienna
Vienna. June 3 (SANA) A Syrian delegation led by Deputy Justice Minister Mustafa al-Qassem held a bilateral meeting with officials from the Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB) of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on the sidelines of the 35th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and»»»
Saudi center forecasts hotter summer this year
JEDDAH: The National Center for Meteorology said that climate forecasts for summer 2026 indicated above-normal temperatures across all regions of Saudi Arabia, while rainfall was expected to range between near-normal and below-normal levels in several areas. In its seasonal climate report, the cent»»»
Péter Magyar: sweeping deal struck with Ukraine
Péter Magyar has announced on Facebook that his government has reached a comprehensive agreement with Ukraine concerning the expansion of linguistic, educational, cultural and political rights for the country’s Hungarian minority, numbering around 100,000. In return, Hungary may support the opening»»»
Netanyahu says Iran 'playing with fire' after attack on Kuwait
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Iran was "playing with fire" after the Islamic republic carried out an attack on Kuwait. "Iran surely knows what the (U.S.) president has said, that if necessary, there'll be a full-scale return to military action," Netanyahu said in »»»
Rubio says enriched uranium key issue in Iran talks, no deal yet
The fate of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles is at the center of talks with Washington, and Tehran has not yet agreed to a peace deal, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. Washington insists that Iran must turn over its near-weapons-grade enriched uranium, agree to curb its »»»
Iran FM warns any attack on Beirut will trigger 'full-scale resumption of war'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Wednesday that any attack on Lebanese capital Beirut would trigger a "full-scale resumption" of the Middle East war, as Israel pressed its campaign against Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. "Any attack on Beirut will have grave consequences and wil»»»
Tropical Storm Amanda forms in eastern Pacific Hurricane threat looms - UPI.com
Tropical Storm Amanda formed about halfway between Hawaii and Mexico. Photo courtesy of NOAA Tropical Storm Amanda has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean, becoming the first named tropical storm of the year within 1,500 miles of the Americas. A separate area of tropical interest, close to Mexico, »»»
Fugitive neo-Nazi Marla-Svenja Liebich faces extradition to Germany
A Czech regional court has ordered a transgender neo-Nazi fugitive convicted of multiple offenses to be deported back to Germany, according to Reuters and Agence France-Presse (AFP). Marla-Svenja Liebich, formerly known as Sven Liebich, had previously sparked an uproar over prison placement in Germ»»»
Al Jassim: “Hosting FIFA World Cup 2022 was never the finish line; it was the foundation for building long-term national capabilities”
Doha, Qatar: Jassim Al Jassim, CEO of the Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) in Qatar, participated in the Foreign Policy Sports Diplomacy Summit held at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington D.C. to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States and the countdown to th»»»
Bahrain arrests 15 suspects over alleged links to Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior said on Wednesday it had arrested 15 people accused of operating as field agents for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in a major security operation aimed at protecting national security. The arrests were made following intelligence investigations and s»»»
OpenAI CEO Altman to meet with politicians, officials in D.C. - UPI.com
Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, attends the 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony in April in Santa Monica, Calif. Altman is meeting Wednesday with lawmakers and Trump administration officials in Washington, D.C. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was expected»»»
Qatar appoints Fatima Al Kuwari as Chief Executive Officer of its 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Bid File
Doha, Qatar: In a step that reflects Qatar’s ambition to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2036, Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qatar’s bid file, as part of the State’s efforts to present the first Olympic and Paralympic Games in the Middle East. The appoi»»»
Watch: World's largest blanket fort constructed in Las Vegas - UPI.com
June 3 (UPI) -- A blanket fort designed by Nevada high school students officially broke a Guinness World Record when it was confirmed to cover an area of 14,103 square feet. Clark County announced the fort, designed by students from West Career & Technical Academy, was constructed at the Desert Bre»»»
US Needs to Maintain Relations with Russia - Rubio
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that Washington should maintain relations and dialogue with Russia, regardless of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. "At a minimum, we have to have relations and conversations with Russians, we just do," Rubio told a House Com»»»
Israeli report claims that Israel may 'attack Beirut' in coming days
The estimations suggest that Israel will attack Beirut in the coming days, Israeli officials told Israel's Channel 13 on Wednesday, after Hezbollah claimed a rocket attack on north Israel. "If any violation occurs by Hezbollah, the Israeli army will be able to attack throughout Lebanon, including B»»»
Meteorology Institute Issues Yellow and Orange Code Warning for Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms in 13 Regions
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a yellow and orange code warning for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in 13 regions of Bulgaria on Thursday, according to an announcement published on NIMH's website on Wednesday. An orange code has been issued for Gabrovo Region»»»
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to New Orleans battery - UPI.com
Shia Labeouf attends the photo call for "Slauson Rec" at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 18, 2025. He pleaded guilty Wednesday to three misdemeanor counts of battery in New Orleans. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty Wed»»»
Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' after 37 years at CBS - UPI.com
Scott Pelley and his wife, Jane Boone, arrive for the formal Artist's Dinner honoring the recipients of the 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2016. Pelley was fired from CBS Wednesday. File Pool photo by Ron Sachs/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- CBS News fired veteran journalist Scott Pelley»»»
Brazil's President Lula blames Bolsonaro family for U.S. tariff plan - UPI.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks out at a ministerial meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia on Wednesday against announcements from the Trump administration threatening additional tariffs on Brazil over alleged unfair Brazilian trade practices. Photo by Andre Borges/EPA Jun»»»
Sheikha Moza attends Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony
Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended the Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of 401 graduates from seven schools within the organization’s unique educational ecosystem. Vice Chairperson of Qatar Fo»»»
Bahrain arrests 15 individuals linked to Iranian agents case
Manama: The Bahraini Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 15 people described as "field operatives implementing inciting directives in the case of Iranian agents in the country." This group works to influence citizens, especially young people, to have them implicated in acts that are criminali»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:15 on Wednesday 03-06-2026 a second Merkava tank in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castle, southern Lebanon, with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV], leading to its destruction: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 19:15 on Wednesday 03-06-2026 a second Merkava tank in the vicinity of the historic Al-Shaqif Castl»»»
Saudi FM receives IAEA chief
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed cooperation between the Kingdom and the IAEA, particularly regarding nuclear non-proli»»»
Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed on Wednesday a row with U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon. Trump confirmed in an interview published on Wednesday in the New York Pos»»»
No major progress achieved in Lebanese-Israeli talks
No significant progress has been made so far in the negotiations with Israel in Washington, Lebanese presidency sources told Al-Arabiya on Wednesday evening. "The Lebanese delegation's insistence in the negotiations on a ceasefire first has prevented progress on other points," the sources said. Isr»»»
Economy Minister affirms state support for SAFRAN Tunisias expansion and development plan
Tunis, June 3 (TAP) - Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh affirmed on Wednesday the ministry’s readiness, along with investment-related institutions, to provide the necessary support to SAFRAN Tunisie in implementing its strategic...»»»
Investment minister, IFC discuss enhancing Egypt’s business environment
Mohamed Farid, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Ethiopis Tafara, Regional Vice-President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and his accompanying delegation to review the ministry’s priorities and plans for advancing the investment and foreign trade »»»
EGX unveils comprehensive plan to boost SME market
Omar Radwan, Chairperson of the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), announced that one of the Exchange’s top priorities—developed in coordination with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)—is the implementation of a comprehensive plan to strengthen the SME market. The initiative seeks to empower small and »»»
Egypt’s trade deficit widens 48.8% to $4.6bn in March amid rising imports
Egypt’s trade deficit widened by 48.8% year-on-year to $4.6bn in March 2026, compared with $3.1bn in the same month of 2025, according to the latest Monthly Foreign Trade Data bulletin issued by Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The increase came as exports dec»»»
Planning minister, OECD discuss launch of second phase of Egypt country programme
Ahmed Rostom, Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Andreas Schaal, Director for Global Relations and Cooperation at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and launching the second phase of the Egyp»»»
Egypt, Ireland explore deeper industrial cooperation in pharmaceuticals, electronics
Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with Ireland’s Ambassador to Egypt, Aidan O’Hara, to discuss expanding industrial cooperation and strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries. The meeting, attended by Ahmed Maghawry, Assistant Minister for International Coopera»»»
Egypt, Mauritania explore expanded cooperation in healthcare, medical training and pharmaceuticals
Egypt and Mauritania have explored opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation in healthcare, with discussions focusing on medical training, pharmaceutical collaboration, preventive healthcare and medical tourism during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Gha»»»
PM Madbouly reviews efforts to maximize utilization of military production companies
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting Wednesday at the Government Headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to review ongoing efforts to maximize the utilization of companies and factories affiliated with the Ministry of Military Production. The meeting was attended by Minister of »»»