Goodbye traffic? Manila-Lucena superhighway set to transform Southern Luzon travel
Manila: Motorists traveling to Quezon province from the Philippine capital Manila could soon see significantly shorter travel times as the long-awaited South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (SLEX TR4) moves closer to completion, marking a major step in one of the country's most important infrastructur»»»
Press Review - Chinese-linked tech company uses AI to predict who might become a dissident
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 3, 2026: The British front pages discuss the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak after the release of shocking police bodycam footage. Next, the Trump administration's appointment of the new director of national intelligence is getting a lot of coverage. Al»»»
The UAE built world-class cultural institutions: What comes next?
Cultural ambition is measured by what a country builds. Cultural strength is defined by who carries it forward. With the launch of Tashyeed, a new phase in the country’s cultural development comes into focus. The focus is no longer only on what has been built, but on how that progress is carried fo»»»
Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, meteorologists say
MIAMI: Tropical Storm Amanda formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, marking the first tropical cyclone of the season, the National Hurricane Center said. Amanda was located about 1,475 miles (2,375 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, according »»»
European airport passenger traffic drops for first time since pandemic recovery
BRUSSELS: Passenger traffic across European airports fell in April for the first time since the post-pandemic recovery began five years ago, driven by escalating disruptions and conflicts in the Middle East. The April 2026 air traffic report released by the Brussels-based Airport Council Internatio»»»
EU wants to favour European firms for most sensitive cloud, AI contracts
The EU on Wednesday proposed favouring European companies in public contracts for cloud computing and AI services in the most sensitive sectors as part of a bigger package to cut reliance on foreign firms. EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen insisted that "we are not closing anyone out" but told journali»»»
When will UAE fuel prices start dropping? What global oil experts say
Dubai: After four consecutive months of fuel price increases, many UAE motorists are hoping relief is finally around the corner. There are signs that global oil markets are cooling. Brent crude, the international benchmark, is trading around $97 a barrel, down from the $110-$120 levels seen earlier»»»
Poll: U.S. support for LGBTQ+ issues still lower than one-time peak - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Supporters watch as local politicians and others raise an LGBTQ+ Pride flag in February at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City after the Trump administration had the National Park Service remove it earlier in the week. A Gallup poll released Wednesday shows people in the Unite»»»
Truth or Fake - Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, hints it could stay permanently
In a video posted to his official Tiktok account on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump suggested he may never remove the enormous UFC arena that’s being constructed on the White House lawn for his birthday celebrations. He also compared it to the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, also initially meant»»»
Spotlight - Oddone hails EU-Mercosur accord's 'civilisational approach' beyond commercial and economic interests
Français Picard is pleased to welcome Gabriel Oddone, economist, professor and Uruguay's Economy and Finance Minister. He offers a striking defense of the social democratic model at a moment when much of Latin America appears to be espousing hard right socio-political and economic policies. Speakin»»»
Middle East war live: Israel and Lebanon agree to implement conditional ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of “pilot” security zones inside Lebanon from which Hezbollah militants would be banned. In a joint statement released after a fourth round of US-mediated talks at the State Department, the two sides said the c»»»
Algeria court clears way for pardon of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes
French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, detained in Algeria since 2024 on terror charges, may be eligible for a possible presidential pardon, his lawyers said Wednesday. Algeria's Court de Cassation, the country's highest appeals court, rejected prosecutors' calls for a tougher sentence, »»»
MOPCO, Egypt’s largest industrial facility dedicated to producing nitrogenous fertilizers
Eng. Karim Badawi, the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, recently visited the MOPCO Fertilizers Production Complex in Damietta to evaluate the ongoing production processes. During his visit, he highlighted the importance of advancing development efforts, adhering to stringent safety stan»»»
Iranian drone hits Kuwait International Airport
The missile that smashed into Kuwait International Airport's Terminal 1 on Wednesday was not fired by Iran, but was a US patriot missile launched to defend Washington's regional military base from attack, Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) has claimed. The missile exchange followed an»»»
OIC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
JEDDAH: The General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned on Wednesday the continuous Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. The secretariat stated in an official communique that these operations constitute a flagrant viol»»»
Sabalenka ousted by Shnaider as shocks continue to rock French Open
PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the French Open on a windy Wednesday at Roland Garros as Diana Shnaider staged an inspired comeback to beat the world number one 3-6 7-5 6-0 and further blow open the draw heading into the semifinals. In a tournament that has already witnessed several shock»»»
Three dead, seven injured in Ukraine attack on Simferopol, Moscow-installed governor says
Three people were killed and another seven injured in Ukraine’s attack on the city of Simferopol in Russia-annexed Crimea, the Moscow-installed governor said on Thursday. Sergei Aksyonov, writing on Telegram, said the attack was on non-residential facilities. He did not specify wha»»»
Lebanon, Israel agree ceasefire contingent on cessation of Hezbollah fire, withdrawal of its fighters
Lebanon and Israel agreed early Thursday to "the implementation of a ceasefire." Below is the full text of a joint statement issued by the U.S., Lebanon and Israel after two days of talks in Washington: "The United States convened the fourth high-level trilateral meeting between Israeli and Lebanes»»»
Israel, Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire and create Lebanese security zones
BEIRUT: Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of “pilot” security zones inside Lebanon from which Hezbollah militants would be banned. In a joint statement released after a fourth round of US-mediated talks at the State Department, the two sides sa»»»
House defies Trump, votes for resolution against Iran war - UPI.com
The U.S House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a measure directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. troops from the conflict with Iran unless Congress votes to continue the conflict. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. House of Representatives voted»»»
Video: CCTV footage reveals moment Iran Shahed-136 drone hits Kuwait airport terminal
Video: Kuwait Airport terminal hit by Iranian drone as Tehran blames US patriot malfunction CCTV footage from multiple angles captured a low-flying drone slamming into a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, causing visible damage. This raises questions about the accuracy»»»
'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond'
'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond' 5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEd ButlerBusiness reporter, Kono, Sierra Leone AFP via Getty ImagesDiamond miners in Sierra Leone can hunt for days on end and find none of the precious stones The rising popularity of lab-grown diam»»»
How QF’s schools have shaped the future of their graduates
Tribune News Network Doha As the Class of 2026 from Qatar Foundation schools prepare to embark on a new chapter in their lives, alumni of one of the schools –Qatar Academy Doha – are reflecting on the moments there that shaped their personalities, broadened their perspectives, and guided them towar»»»
Sheikha Moza attends QF Schools Commencement Ceremony to honour 401 graduates from 7 schools
Tribune News Network Doha Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), attended the QF Schools Commencement Ceremony, which celebrated the achievements of 401 graduates from seven schools within the organisation’s unique educational ecosystem. Her Excellency Sheikha »»»
US House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran
WASHINGTON: The US House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt the US military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long war that has reordered politics at home and abroad. House Speaker Mik»»»
EU to move Ukraine accession bid forward as Hungary drops veto
BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday agreed to move Ukraine and Moldova to the next stage in their membership bids, as diplomats said Hungary signalled it was dropping its long-standing veto against Kyiv. “This marks a significant milestone in their European integration path, and sends a strong message of»»»
Mega IPO: SpaceX seen raising $75 billion in share offering, valuation skyrocketing to $1.77 trillion
SpaceX, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., has unveiled plans for what could become the largest initial public offering (IPO) of all time, as it sets it sights on making humans "multiplanetary". The company founded by Elon Musk targets a valuation of about $1.75 trillion to $1.»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 22:30, a gathering of vehicles and soldiers of the Israeli enemy army on the southern outskirts of the town of Yohmor Al-Shaqif in southern Lebanon with a barrage of rockets: statement 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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PM Rama Defends Zvernec Project, Dismisses Trump Family Claims in CNN Interview
Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended the controversial development project in Zvernec, rejecting allegations linking the initiative to the Trump family and accusing foreign competitors and disinformation campaigns of fueling public opposition. Speaking in a live interview with CNN International, Ra»»»
Tunisia, Bulgaria hold 3rd political consultations
Tunis, June 3 (TAP) - The third round of Tunisian-Bulgarian political consultations was held on Wednesday in Tunis.The meeting was co-chaired by Nabil Ben Khedher, Director General for Bilateral Relations with European Countries at the Ministry of...»»»
Mullin says ICE training will return to ‘regular standards’ - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Markwayne Mullin, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Troy Edgar, deputy secretary, are shown Wednesday during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget request for DHS in the Canon House Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters intercepted on Wednesday, at 15:30, an Israeli Hermes 450-Zik drone in the airspace of the western sector of southern Lebanon with a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to retreat: statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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MoFA spokesperson highlights Qatar’s efforts in addressing international crises
QNA Berlin Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari participated in a dialogue session on current regional challenges and Qatar’s mediation efforts in addressing international crises in Berlin on Wednesday. The s»»»
Reforms to improve judicial efficiency, accelerate dispute resolution
The proposed amendments form part of Qatar’s broader national initiative to modernise the justice sector and enhance the procedural legislative framework governing civil and commercial litigation. The reforms are intended to improve judicial efficiency, accelerate dispute resolution and support the»»»
Sneaker Con Doha draws record visitors in largest Sneaker Con event in history
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar has concluded the inaugural edition of Sneaker Con Doha, which took place from May 29 to 31 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), marking a major milestone for the globally renowned franchise. Welcoming more than 33,000 visitors over three day»»»
Doha Festival City sees 15% annual increase footfall during Eid Al Adha
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in footfall during May, while footfall during the three-day Eid Al Adha holiday period increased by 14.5% compared to the »»»
MOFA SECRETARY-GENERAL MEETS CHINESE AMBASSADOR
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Ambassador of China to Qatar HE Cao Xiaolin on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed relations between the two countries. (QNA)»»»
Aspire Zone subsidiary and Qatar Social Work Foundation sign cooperation deal
QNA Doha Sports City Advertising Company, a subsidiary of Aspire Zone Foundation, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work to strengthen cooperation in social development initiatives and public awareness campaigns. The agreement aims to leverage the company»»»
Al Khulaifi, UAE ambassador discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations
QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi met the United Arab Emirates’ Ambassador to Qatar to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in Doha on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and explorin»»»
QU medical student pursues excellence in medicine, research, community service
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) Health Sector has highlighted the inspiring journey of Talal Al Sayed, whose curiosity and empathy from an early age guided him toward pursuing a career in medicine. A childhood accident became a defining moment that shaped his professional aspiration»»»
Global Carbon Council and CIFOR-ICRAF to work together to bridge $7 trillion nature-finance shortfall
Tribune News Network DOHA The Global Carbon Council (GCC) –an independent, internationally recognised carbon crediting standard in the Global South – has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), which »»»
EAA marks 74 Afghan scholars’ graduation from 27 US institutions through Qatar Scholarship
Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with the support of its strategic partner, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), celebrated the graduation of 74 Afghan students supported through the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Pr»»»
Lebanese PM, Qatar’s ambassador review relations, regional security
QNA Beirut Prime Minister of Lebanon Dr. Nawaf Salam met with Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Beirut on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, in addition to the latest develo»»»
Qatar’s FIFA experiencecontinues to support global sport community
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s hosting journey did not end with the FIFA World Cup 2022 as the expertise and partnerships built through that tournament continue to support the global sporting community, including preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 across North America, said Ambassador of Q»»»
MoT launches updated Qatar Bicycle Master Plan
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has announced the launch of the updated version of the Qatar Bicycle Master Plan - an integrated package of plans, policies and regulations-that will guide the development of cycling and micromobility, aiming at improving safety, enhancing f»»»
QGOSM adopts technical regulations to extend sales period for vehicle tyres
Tribune News Network Doha In an effort to enhance road user safety and ensure the quality of products available in the local market, the Qatar General Organisation for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM) has announced the adoption of new regulations to extend the sales period for tyres used in passenge»»»
Ashghal delivers 3,430 km of cycling paths across Qatar
QNA Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed more than 3,430 kilometres of cycling paths between 2013 and 2025 as part of its efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and sustainable mobility across the country. Marking World Bicycle Day, Ashghal said, in a statement on Wednesday, the n»»»
Ben Ayed meets head of Bulgarian delegation to 3rd bilateral political consultations
Tunis, June 3 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, met on Wednesday in Tunis, head of the Bulgarian delegation and Director General for Bilateral Relations at the Bulgarian...»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 23:00 on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles on the southern outskirts of the town of Debbine in southern Lebanon with two rocket salvos: statement 17 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent: A Zionist glider targeted the vicinity of the public park in the city of Tyre - 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: A Zionist glider targeted the vicinity of the public park in the city of Tyre 04-06-2026 00:43 AM Latest News Urgen»»»